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Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club

Steve Cimino and Walt Schwenk
WWE
Hulk Hogan
The Shield
AJ Styles
Dwayne Johnson
Stephanie Mcmahon
John Cena
Ronda Rousey
AEW
All Elite Wrestling
Braun Strowman
The Iron Claw
Wrestlemania
The Wyatt Family
Netflix
The Wrestler
CM Punk
A24
Von Erich Family
Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson

The only thing better than watching wrestling and complaining about wrestling is reading about wrestling. That's why we have Awesome Truth, the internet's finest pro wrestling book club. On every episode, your hosts will discuss a classic wrestling book, movie, or documentary. WWE, AEW, even WCW, and ECW; they've got it all covered.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes240Founded9 years ago
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He did it! Somewhat out of nowhere, in Saudi Arabia, at a second-tier PLE, Sami Zayn won the world title. To celebrate, or at least check out the video evidence, we're watching along with Night of Champions 2026 and (hopefully) enjoying the triple th... more

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Recent Guests

Keith Elliot Greenberg
Author and wrestling journalist
Author of This Book Is All Elite
Episode: This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling (w/ Keith Elliot Greenberg)

Hosts

Steve Cimino
Host of Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club; frequently drives episodes with deep dives into wrestling books, documentaries, and industry context.
Walt Schwenk
Co-host of Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club; provides historical perspective and banter, often pairing book discussions with cultural context.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • The truth will set you free.

    Walt and Steve have found one of the few unexplored areas of professional wrestling podcasts and have done an outstanding job diving deep into it. As a fellow wrestling literature enthusiast, I always find their thoughts insightful and... well... truthful. Add to that they’ve recently had HUGE names like Conrad Thompson, Big E., The Young Bucks, and Tony Schiavone on the podcast and you’ve got something special. Every time I finish an episode I find myself going, “That was a good one teeeeeeewww... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJHoodedWolf
    United States5 years ago
  • Love It

    You guys do a great job

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris L1
    United States5 years ago
  • Fills a niche!

    Love that these guys are covering an aspect of wrestling that is often overlooked and make a book club entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bbcakes444
    United States5 years ago
  • Book fan!

    Love the show! You’ve got a new regular listener! GREAT JOB!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MomOf5Indiana
    United States5 years ago
  • Gotta love wrestling literature

    Wrestling podcasts are all the rage these days, but this one takes an interesting focus: books and documentaries. Modern and classic, plus special guests; this show tries to absorb and consume the best in pro wrestling history and insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kingmyno
    United States8 years ago

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Guests bring insider perspectives that deepen the discussion.
Consistently engaging, with well-researched episodes and compelling debates.
Audience appreciates the unique book-club framing for wrestling fans.
Wrestling-literature focused take stands out in a crowded space.
The show blends nostalgia with thoughtful critique of backstage dynamics and booking decisions.

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#174
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#74
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Frequently Asked Questions About Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club

What is Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A dedicated look at wrestling through books, documentaries, and long-form storytelling. Episodes surge around deep dives into wrestling literature, historical gimmicks, and how books and films shape fan understanding of the sport. The hosts often bring in guests to illuminate backstage culture, legacy moments, and the broader wrestling ecosystem, making it a thoughtful blend of critique, nostalgia, and scholarly discussion that appeals to readers and hardcore fans alike. A notable strength is the book-club framing combined with contextual commentary on eras, promotions, and notable figures, offering a unique angle for potential sponsors or guests who want to reach engaged, knowledge-seeking listeners who love wrestling history and narrative... more

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