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When It Was Real

When It Was Real

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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 to the past: 🎙️ Nikita Breznikov – Noted WWWF historian, author, actor, and former wrestling manager whose encyclopedic knowledge and firsthand experience bring authenticity and color to every tale. 🎙️ Benny “The Playa” Scala – Acclaimed pro wrestling author and podcaster, whose wit and warmth shine through as he recalls the matches, promos, and personalities that shaped a generation. Together, Nikita and Benny guide you through the smoky arenas, unforgettable promos, and dramatic moments that defined the WWWF in the 1970s—when kayfabe was king, the belts were hard-earned, and the crowd reactions were pure electricity. Whether you remember watching Bruno Sammartino defend his title at the Garden, or you’re just discovering the legends of the past, When It Was Real delivers a heartfelt, intelligent, and often humorous look at the era that made pro wrestling a cultural phenomenon. 📻 Tune in every Wednesday at 7 PM Eastern Time for a nostalgic ride on the Wrestling Wayback Machine—because there was a time when it was real.Copyright 2025 All Rights Reserved レスリング 格闘技・護身術
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  • When It Was Real - Episode 35 - David Batchelor

    When It Was Real - Episode 35 - David Batchelor
    2025/10/30

    This week on When It Was Real, Nikita and Benny welcome movie actor & professional wrestler David Batchelor — a true powerhouse trained by the legendary Dr. Tom Prichard and a proud graduate of the Jacobs-Prichard Wrestling Academy (JPWA)!

    David has appeared in 23 feature films, including Future World and Going Under, and has lit up screens on America’s Got Talent, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and WWE 2K17. His career spans acting, stunts, and award-winning film productions, earning recognition from the Olympus Film Festival and AT&T Createathon — plus a Jury Award nomination for Best US Film.

    Join us LIVE — Wednesday, October 29th at 7PM (EST) on The Playa Entertainment Network as Nikita and Benny sit down with David to talk training, fame, film, and the unforgettable moments... When It Was Real.

    👉 Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔, and SHARE to support the show!

    #WhenItWasReal #PodcastLive #DavidBatchelor #ProWrestling #HollywoodStories #DrTomPrichard #JPWA #StuntActor #BehindTheScenes #WrestlingLegends #FilmIndustry #ActingLife #EntertainmentPodcast #ThePlayaNetwork #LikeAndSubscribe
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  • When It Was Real - Episode 34 - After The Ring

    When It Was Real - Episode 34 - After The Ring
    2025/10/23

    This week, Nikita Breznikov and Benny "The Playa" Scala welcome special guest Evan Ginzburg, Associate Producer of 350 Days, to explore the often untold story of what happens after the final bell.

    🏆 What’s life like for a wrestler once the spotlight fades?

    🤕 How do they cope after the bumps, blood, sweat, and cheers are all memories?

    🎭 From legends to journeymen, these stories deserve to be heard.

    Tune in for candid, heartfelt, and sometimes heartbreaking talk about life after the ring — only on When It Was Real.

    👉 Every Wednesday at 7PM ET

    💬 Old school stories. Real talk. No kayfabe.

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  • When It Was Real - Episode 33 - Heroes of Wrestling

    When It Was Real - Episode 33 - Heroes of Wrestling
    2025/10/16

    🔥 "Heroes of Wrestling: The Infamous Night in Bay St. Louis"

    🔥 Wrestling historians and insiders Nikita Breznikov and Benny "The Playa" Scala are diving DEEP into one of the most controversial Pay Per Views in wrestling history: the 1999 "Heroes of Wrestling" event!

    💥 What REALLY happened behind the scenes?

    💥 What went wrong…and what went right?

    💥 What was it like managing Nikolai Volkoff and The Iron Sheik that night?

    💥 Why does this show STILL get talked about 25 years later?

    Legends like Jake "The Snake" Roberts, King Kong Bundy, The Bushwhackers, The Iron Sheik, and Nikolai Volkoff were all there — and so was Nikita himself.

    🕵️‍♂️ It’s more than a controversial PPV — it’s a wrestling mystery, and we’re pulling back the curtain.

    👀 Plus: Expect a surprise guest or two to drop by and tell their side of the story.

    🛎️ LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RING THE BELL so you never miss a trip back to a time…👉 WHEN IT WAS REAL.

    📺 Watch it LIVE on The Playa Entertainment Network

    📅 Wednesday, October 15 @ 7 PM ET

    #WhenItWasReal #HeroesOfWrestling #JakeTheSnake #TheIronSheik #NikolaiVolkoff #KingKongBundy #Bushwhackers #WrestlingHistory #ProWrestlingPodcast #WrestlingLegends #WrestlingFails #BehindTheScenes #ShootInterview #OldSchoolWrestling #WrestlingStories #PlayaEntertainment
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