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Greco Roman and Catch as Catch Can, epic battles and Carny scams. Why were there two Strangler Lewises? What’s a Hippodrome? Find out when you listen, learn, and party with Nick and Heidi Howitzer: The Pro Wrestling History Nerds!
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Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Childhood trauma! Midwestern tragedy! Showbiz Razzle Dazzle! Corrupt referees! And maybe even a little wrestling!
Nick and Chango discuss the early life and career of "The Nebraska Tiger Man" John Pesek!
Primary Sources:
-The Nebraska Tigerman- The John Pesek Story", by Geoff Pesek
-Selected articles from Library of Congress newspaper archives.
3 years ago
Gosh darn corrupt referees!!!