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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 2026 All Rights Reserved Sports de combat et self-defense
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  • When It Was Real - Episode 61 - Madison Square Garden - April 26, 1976

    When It Was Real - Episode 61 - Madison Square Garden - April 26, 1976
    Apr 30 2026

    🚨 WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 61 🚨

    The Wrestling Wayback Machine stops at the legendary Madison Square Garden… April 26, 1976… and what should have been another triumphant night for the champion turned into one of the most shocking moments in wrestling history.

    A sellout crowd came to see the unstoppable Bruno… but left in stunned silence. A new, dangerous force had arrived — Stan “The Lariat” Hansen — and in one devastating moment, everything changed. A broken neck. A fallen legend. And a city in disbelief.

    What REALLY happened that night? What did the fans NOT see? And how did this moment reshape the wrestling world forever?

    Nikita Breznikov and Benny “The Playa” Scala take you deeper than ever — uncovering the story BEHIND the story, only on When It Was Real.

    📅 LIVE Wednesday, April 29 ⏰ 7:30 PM 📺 The Playa Entertainment Network

    Strap in… history isn’t just remembered — it’s relived.

    #WhenItWasReal #WrestlingWaybackMachine #MSG1976 #Bruno #StanHansen #ProWrestlingHistory #TerritoryDays #OldSchoolWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #ThePlayaEntertainmentNetwork #LivePodcast #WrestlingLegends #BehindTheStory
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    1 h et 33 min
  • When It Was Real - Episode 60 - Capital Centre - April 23, 1983

    When It Was Real - Episode 60 - Capital Centre - April 23, 1983
    Apr 23 2026

    🔥 WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 60 🔥

    The Wrestling Wayback Machine is fired up once again as Nikita and Benny take you back to April 23, 1983, in Landover, Maryland—where the giants walked tall and the action hit HARD!

    Step into a night where legends collided and the stakes were sky-high…

    💥 André the Giant vs. John Studd – a true battle of behemoths that shook the ring to its core! 🏆 Don Muraco vs. Rocky Johnson – the Intercontinental Championship on the line in a clash of power, pride, and pure 80s intensity!

    From the electric crowd to the unforgettable showdowns, this episode dives deep into one of the most hard-hitting cards of the era. Relive the drama, the larger-than-life personalities, and the moments that made wrestling feel… REAL.

    📺 Catch it LIVE Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 PM on The Playa Entertainment Network 🎯 Destination: When It Was Real

    #WhenItWasReal #WrestlingWaybackMachine #WWF1983 #AndreTheGiant #JohnStudd #DonMuraco #RockyJohnson #IntercontinentalChampionship #ProWrestlingHistory #OldSchoolWrestling #TerritorialDays #WrestlingLegends #ThePlayaEntertainmentNetwork
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    1 h et 37 min
  • When It Was Real - Episode 59 - Madison Square Garden - April 14, 1975

    When It Was Real - Episode 59 - Madison Square Garden - April 14, 1975
    Apr 16 2026

    The Wrestling Wayback Machine is rolling ALL THE WAY BACK to April 14, 1975… 📍 Madison Square Garden… the MECCA of professional wrestling!

    This week, Nikita and Benny take a deep dive into one of the most intense nights in WWWF history…

    💥 HEADLINER: Champion vs. Former Friend turned BITTER ENEMY 🇮🇹 Bruno Sammartino ⚔️ vs ⚔️ 🇬🇷 Spiros Arion 🔥 in a brutal GREEK DEATH MATCH 🔥

    Once allies… now fueled by betrayal, pride, and pure hatred—this wasn’t just a match… it was WAR.

    But that’s not all… 💪 7 MORE ACTION-PACKED MATCHES 💥 Legends, rivalries, and unforgettable moments 🎟️ A card that was worth EVERY penny of admission

    🎙️ Join Nikita and Benny as they break it all down, relive the drama, and take you back to a time when the punches felt real… and the stakes were even higher.

    ⏳ Step inside the time machine… Because this is wrestling the way it USED TO BE…

    👉 WHEN IT WAS REAL 👈

    📅 LIVE: Wednesday, April 15 ⏰ 7:30 PM 📺 Only on The Playa Entertainment Network

    #WhenItWasReal #WrestlingWaybackMachine #BrunoSammartino #SpirosArion #MadisonSquareGarden #WWWF #OldSchoolWrestling #ProWrestlingHistory #TerritoryDays #WrestlingLegends #GreekDeathMatch #ClassicWrestling #ThePlayaEntertainmentNetwork #LivePodcast #WrestlingFans #BackInTheDay #VintageWrestling
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    1 h et 34 min
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