Oct 29, 20261h 58m
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...
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When It Was Real
Hosted by bennyjscala · sports · EN
About this Podcast:
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 defin
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What is When It Was Real about?
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.
What has When It Was Real covered recently?
Recent episodes include "When It Was Real - Episode 87 - Madison Square Garden - October 22, 1979" (29 October 2026, 118 minutes), "When It Was Real - Episode 86 - Madison Square Garden - October 24, 1977" (22 October 2026, 108 minutes), and "When It Was Real - Episode 85 - Madison Square Garden - October 23, 1978" (15 October 2026, 114 minutes).
How often does When It Was Real publish?
When It Was Real publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 102 minutes across 84 episodes.
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Booking probability for When It Was Real is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. When It Was Real requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. When It Was Real's contact route on record: public web form.
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- Oct 22, 20261h 48m
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...
- Oct 15, 20261h 54m
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'...
- Oct 1, 20261h 51m
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...
- Sep 24, 20261h 47m
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...
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- Sep 17, 20261h 32m
WHEN IT WAS REAL — EPISODE 81! ️ LIVE Wednesday, September 16 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...
- Sep 10, 20262h 1m
WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 80 ️ PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM – SEPTEMBER 18, 1982! ️ Fire up The Wrestling Wayback Machine, because this week Nikita and Benny are heading back to the City of Brotherly Love for a blockbuster...
- Sep 3, 20261h 50m
WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 79 ️ MADISON SQUARE GARDEN – AUGUST 30, 1982 ️ LIVE Wednesday, September 2 ⏰ 7:30 PM ET The Playa Entertainment Network Hop on the Wrestling Wayback Machine, because Nikita Breznikov and Benny...
- Aug 27, 20261h 47m
WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 78 ️ MADISON SQUARE GARDEN – AUGUST 29, 1977 ️ Fire up the Wrestling Wayback Machine because this week, Nikita Breznikov and Benny “The Playa” Scala are heading back to the legendary Madison...
- Aug 20, 20261h 40m
WHEN IT WAS REAL — EPISODE 77 ️ MADISON SQUARE GARDEN — AUGUST 7, 1976 ️ LIVE Wednesday, August 19 at 7:30 PM ET The Playa Entertainment Network Step inside the Wrestling Wayback Machine as When It Was Real returns to...
- Aug 13, 20261h 31m
WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 76 “THE (CHAIR) SHOT HEARD ’ROUND THE WORLD” LIVE Wednesday, August 12 at 7:30 PM ️ VERY SPECIAL GUEST: LARRY ZBYSZKO! It remains one of the most shocking, unforgettable moments in...
- Aug 9, 20262 min
Today marks the 46th anniversary of the epic Steel Cage Match at Shea Stadium between Larry Zbyszko and Bruno Sammartino. Larry will be our very special guest this Wednesday (August 12th), but to hold you until then, we...
- Aug 6, 20261h 50m
The Wrestling Wayback Machine returns to the World's Most Famous Arena as Nikita and Benny take you back to Madison Square Garden on August 28, 1978, for another unforgettable night in professional wrestling history...
- Jul 30, 20261h 41m
WHEN IT WAS REAL – Episode 74 Madison Square Garden – August 1, 1977 The Wrestling Wayback Machine is headed back to the Mecca of Professional Wrestling as Nikita Breznikov and Benny "The Playa" Scala relive another...
- Jul 23, 20261h 42m
WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 73 Madison Square Garden – July 30, 1983 LIVE Wednesday, July 22 • 7:30 PM ET Only on The Playa Entertainment Network Destination: Madison Square Garden – July 30, 1983! This week, The...
- Jul 16, 20261h 43m
WHEN IT WAS REAL – Episode 72 🗓️ LIVE Wednesday, July 15 • 7:30 PM ET 📺 Exclusively on The Playa Entertainment Network 🚨 The Wrestling Wayback Machine is fueled up and ready for another unforgettable trip through...
- Jul 9, 20261h 44m
🔥 WHEN IT WAS REAL – EPISODE 71 🔥 LIVE Wednesday, July 8th at 7:30 PM ET only on The Playa Entertainment Network! 🌡️ JULY...HOT AS HELL! 🌡️ The temperature is rising, and so is the excitement as Nikita Breznikov and...
- Jul 2, 20261h 43m
Every Wednesday night at 7:30 PM, climb aboard The Wrestling Wayback Machine with Nikita Breznikov and Benny "The Playa" Scala as they transport you back to the golden age of professional wrestling... WHEN IT WAS REAL...
- Jun 27, 20261h 59m
Happy Weekend to all! Here for your listening pleasure is one of our all-time favorite episodes...WWE Hall of Famer Johnny Rodz, 5-Time WWF World Tag Team Champion Tony Garea, and the man with the PhD in Professional...
- Jun 25, 20261h 49m
🚨 THE WRESTLING WAYBACK MACHINE IS HEADED BACK TO THE MECCA! 🚨 This Wednesday night at 7:30 PM, Episode 69 of When It Was Real takes a trip to one of the most legendary cards in professional wrestling history as...
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