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Step into the squared circle of yesteryear with When It Was Real, the ultimate throwback podcast for fans of the golden era of professional wrestling. Each week, this deep-dive audio experience transports listeners to the gritty, unfiltered days of the 1970s World Wide Wrestling Federation, when larger-than-life characters and blood-and-guts rivalries captivated fans and made wrestling feel real. Hosted by two of wrestling’s most passionate historians, When It Was Real is your ringside seat ...
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When It Was Real - Episode 25 - Walter Part II
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Just Call Him Walter – Remembering Killer Kowalski – Part II This week on When It Was Real, hosts Nikita Breznikov and Benny "The Playa" Scala once again discuss the life and times of legendary wrestler/trainer Walter "Killer" Kowalski. This week, Nikita and Benny and joined by former WWWF professional wrestler John Callahan and podcaster, author, …
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When It Was Real - Episode 24 - Walter
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This week on When It Was Real, hosts Nikita Breznikov and Benny "The Playa" Scala sit down with two legends who knew Walter "Killer" Kowalski like no one else—Brittany "Boston Bad Girl" Brown and "Dangerous Dave" Star. Both were personally trained by the Hall of Famer, and they join us to pull back the curtain on the man behind the fearsome in-ring…
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When It Was Real - Episode 23 - The Underdogs Of Saturday Morning
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Get ready for a special episode of When It Was Real that flips the spotlight from the titans of the ring to the often-overlooked heroes of the squared circle. This Wednesday at 7 PM Eastern, noted WWWF historian, author, actor, and manager Nikita Breznikov, alongside veteran wrestling author and podcaster Benny "The Playa" Scala, return with a hear…
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When It Was Real - Episode 22 - A Tribute To Nikolai
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Get ready for a very special episode of When It Was Real – the ultimate old school wrestling podcast – with WWWF historian, author, actor, and legendary manager Nikita Breznikov, alongside wrestling writer and podcast host Benny “The Playa” Scala! This week, we pay a heartfelt tribute to WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff, just as we approach the 7t…
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When It Was Real - Episode 21 - The Unpredictable Johnny Rodz!
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Join Nikita and Benny as they are joined by a surprise guest, The Unpredictable Johnny Rodz! The WWE Hall of Famer was kind enough to chat about his legendary career and some never heard before stories!By bennyjscala
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When It Was Real - Episode 20 - Superstar Billy Graham
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This Wednesday at 7 PM Eastern, step into the Wrestling Wayback Machine with noted WWWF historian, author, actor, and legendary manager Nikita Breznikov, alongside pro wrestling author and podcaster Benny "The Playa" Scala, for another unforgettable trip back to the golden age of professional wrestling. On this week’s episode of When It Was Real, t…
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When It Was Real - Episode 19 - Mr. Tony Vellano
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Join noted author, historian, wrestling manager, and actor Nikita Breznikov as he teams up with pro wrestling author/podcaster Benny “The Playa” Scala for another episode of “When It Was Real." Every Wednesday at 7 PM Eastern Time, Nikita and Benny delve into the sacred history of professional wrestling. This week, the guys welcome Professional Wre…
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