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Episode 135 - Scufflers, Shooters, and Workers

Podcast: It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast
Published: May 11, 2026
Duration seconds: 2430
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Summary

In this episode, I discussed the lessons I learned writing Scufflers, Shooters, and Workers: Pioneer Wrestlers of the 19th Century, Vol. 1. I also discuss Sam Muchnick establishing Ted DiBiase as a main event wrestler from 1978 to 1980.