In this episode, I discuss a March 1901 match between Frank Gotch and Oscar Wasem in Burlington, Iowa. I also review a World Class Championship Wrestling show from May 1983. Update Brock Lesnar reportedly surprised everyone by retiring after his match with Oba Femi at Wrestlemania 42. Darby Allin wins the AEW World Championship on the April 15, 2026 episode […]
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In this episode, we discuss a horrible contest between Clarence Whistler and Duncan C. Ross in November 1881. I also review a WWF card from November 1986 in St. Louis that my cousin Dan and I attended. Update Happy to be close to the end on the new book project. Toupe suicida update Main Content After several months of wrangling, […]
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In this episode, we discuss Stanislaus Zbyszko finally winning the world title in 1921. I also review a Fred Kohler Chicago card from 1936. Updates Melissa Gotto incident at UFC Fight Night: Mociano vs. Duncan WWE/TKO policies starting to wear on WWE fan base Main Content Stanislaus Zbyszko traaveled to the United States in 1909 to wrestle Frank Gotch. After […]
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In this episode, I discuss two early supercards in 1911 and 1934. I also review Wrestlemania III, WWF’s biggest show of the national expansion. Main Content Labor Day Card on Labor Day, September 4, 1911 (34,000) Charles Postl versus Young Sampson in the opening match. Postl won in two straight falls Joe Rodgers wrestled Fred Erler in a one fall match […]
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In this episode, I discuss the match between James E. Owens, who had a claim to the American Collar-and-Elbow Wrestling Championship, and his first cousin, the powerful John McMahon. I also review the May 16, 1984 episode of Championship Wrestling from Florida. Update Megan Bayne almost kills herself on one of those stupid toupe suicidas during March 28, 2026 AEW […]
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In this episode, I discuss short title reigns that made the champions look like fluke champions. I also review 2026 AAA Rey de Reyes Tournament card. Update Future episodes on Joe Stecher and Anton “Tony” Stecher Andre Christol wrestled two legitimate contests with Edwin Bibby in late 1879. Still not sure if Thiebaud Bauer wrestled a legitimate contest. Main Content […]
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In this episode, I discuss 19th Century professional wrestlers Andre Christol and Thiebaud Bauer plus review All Out 2021, AEW’s highest selling pay-per-view to date. Update Happy birthday, baby girl! Collar-and-Elbow wrestling is the most popular wrestling style in the 1870s but it’s popularity begins to wain towards the end of the decade. Fans start to want to see more […]
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In this episode, I discuss Charlie Olson accidentally killing a wrestler in the ring during January 1911. I also review a WWA All-Star Wrestling Show from Indianapolis on May 4, 1974. Update In the past week, Chuck Norris died at 86 and Dennis Condrey died at 74. I can’t remember the last time I saw someone flip the middle finger […]
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In this episode, I discuss a contest between Oscar Wasem and Joe Caroll, who is better known as J.C. Marsh or Ollie Marsh, in 1907. Update UFC 326 Holloway vs. Oliveira – Underwhelming card particularly for what would have been a pay-per-view. A lot of older fighters with 50/50 or worse records. Why UFC is so nervous about gambling schemes […]
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In this episode, I discuss Tom Sharkey, a professional boxer and part-time wrestler, wrestling “Sailor” Tom Piening, a professional wrestler in February 1904. Update A family member reached out to me about the pronunciation of John “The Nebraska Tigerman” Pesek’s name. Influencer boxing Dash camera and body camera footage of Vince McMahon’s accident from July 24, 2025. I am going […]
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