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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.
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.
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weekly
ความยาวเสียงโดยเฉลี่ย:
92 minutes
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สหรัฐอเมริกา
88 ตอน
ตั้งแต่ 10 กรกฎาคม 2025
episodic
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Since it's gonna be a cold weekend, here's a little bonus content to get you through...On this past week's Episode (#89), we featured Bob Backlund vs. Greg Valentine from the Garden on November 23, 1981...well, these guys were so good together, we're gonna take the Wrestling Wayback Machine back 2 …
ตอนก่อนหน้านี้ 🔗
🔥 WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 89! 🔥
🏆 MADISON SQUARE GARDEN – NOVEMBER 23, 1981! 🏆
📅 LIVE Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET
📺 On The Playa Entertainment Network!
🚂 ALL ABOARD THE WRESTLING WAYBACK MACHINE!
This week, Nikita Breznikov and Benny "The Playa" Scala take you back to the Mec…
🔥 WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 88! 🔥
🏆 PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM – NOVEMBER 8, 1980! 🏆
📅 LIVE Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM Eastern
📺 The Playa Entertainment Network
🚨 A TRIPLE MAIN EVENT! THREE CHAMPIONSHIPS ON THE LINE! 🚨
All aboard The Wrestling Wayback Machine! This week, Nikita Breznikov…
WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 87
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN – OCTOBER 22, 1979!
🚨 THREE CHAMPIONSHIPS! LEGENDARY SUPERSTARS! ONE EPIC NIGHT AT THE MECCA OF PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING! 🚨
🎙️ LIVE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 7:30 PM ET!
📺 ONLY ON THE PLAYA ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK!
🔥 THE WRESTLING WAYBACK MACHINE …
🔥 WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 86! 🔥
🏟️ MADISON SQUARE GARDEN – OCTOBER 24, 1977!
🚨 TEXAS DEATH MATCH! SUPERSTAR BILLY GRAHAM vs. DUSTY RHODES! 🚨
🎙️ LIVE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 AT 7:30 PM ET!
📺 THE PLAYA ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK!
THE MECCA OF PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING! THE GARDEN! NEW YORK CITY! AND TWO…
🚨 WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 85! 🚨
🔥 MADISON SQUARE GARDEN – OCTOBER 23, 1978! 🔥
📅 LIVE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM ET
📺 THE PLAYA ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK
🎙️ NIKITA BREZNIKOV & BENNY "THE PLAYA" SCALA
THE GARDEN IS ROCKIN'! THE LEGENDS ARE READY! AND THE GOLD IS ON THE LINE!
Ladies…
Since it's gonna be a long and rainy weekend in many places, here's a bit of extra content...Benny does this show with WhattaDay Joe Lowry every Friday afternoon...If you are a fan of the current product, this might be worth a listen!
🚨 WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 84! 🚨
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN… OCTOBER 19, 1981!
The World's Most Famous Arena is packed! The championship is on the line! And two of the toughest men of the era are about to collide in a Main Event that would become one of the most controversial battles in Madison Squa…
🔥 WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 83! 🔥
📅 LIVE Wednesday, September 30 at 7:30 PM ET
📺 The Playa Entertainment Network
This week, Nikita Breznikov and Benny “The Playa” Scala fire up the Wrestling Wayback Machine and travel back to Madison Square Garden – September 26, 1977!
🏆 WWWF CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWD…
WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 82! 🔥
🏟️ MADISON SQUARE GARDEN – SEPTEMBER 24, 1979
⛓️ THE MAIN EVENT – A STEEL CAGE MATCH! ⛓️
WWF CHAMPION BOB BACKLUND vs. PAT PATTERSON!
This Wednesday night, Nikita Breznikov and Benny “The Playa” Scala fire up the Wrestling Wayback Machine and head back to the Mec…
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