Episode 113 – Catch in a Jacket

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In this episode, I discuss an odd arrangement for a catch-as-catch-can wrestling match in 1881. I also recommend a compilation Chicago wrestling card from 1950-1951 and review one of Sam Muchnick’s cards after the formation of the National Wrestling Alliance. Update The Wrestling Observer 1985 book (affiliate link) on Amazon Main Content On March 31, 1881, Clarence Whistler wrestled Henry […]

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Episode 112 – Shikat Not Stanislaus

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In this episode, I talk about the conflating of two of the biggest double-crosses in professional wrestling. I also talk about a Jack Curley card from 1917. Update Had enough of WWE’s new philosophy of profits over fan satisfaction. Current state of professional wrestling versus 1990s when 7.5 and 10 million people watched one or both Raw and Nitro during […]

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Episode 111 – Homer Works Us

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In this episode, I discuss a collar-and-elbow match with Homer Lane in 1875. I also compare Tom Packs’ and Sam Muchnick’s St. Louis wrestling cards in April 1946. Update I will finish the second edition of St. Louis’ Civil War in early December. After completing this highly violent episode of St. Louis history, it will be nice to get back […]

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Episode 109 – The Great Unknown

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In this episode, I discuss the career of 19th Century professional wrestler D.A. McMillan. I also discuss recent gambling schemes. Update Potential UFC gambling scandal and how it mirrors why professional wrestlers originally began working their matches in the 1800s. Why I stopped watching NXT Halloween Havoc early in the show. The boys will be on the Thanksgiving Week show. […]

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Episode 108 – Not Quite the King

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In this episode, I will discuss the incredible career of Aleksander “Alex” Aberg from 1914-1917 in the United States. Recommendations K.O. on Netflix starring Cyril Gane. Also made appearance in Le Cage, a previous recommendation. Thoughts on Cyril Gane Main Content Aleksander “Alex” Aberg was born in Kolga, modern day Estonia, on August 11, 1881. Estonia was part of the […]

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Episode 106 – Hotlanta

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In this episode, I discuss one of the first regular Atlanta cards in February 1926. I end the podcast with bonus content about famed hooker Ad Santel. Update Gronk butchering Emeka Egbuka’s name and it reminding me of Dan. Whig Presidential History Main Content History of Atlanta promoting – Disappointing documentary Paul Jones bought the Georgia promotion in 1944. However, […]

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