Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail is joined by his friend and fellow pro-wrestling fan Al Monelli to discuss this year's Royal Rumble. Topics include:  the men's Rumble being bland and forgettabl by design. Cody Rhodes on the road to winning at WrestleMania. whether or not it should have been Sami Zayn winning the Rumble. the core purpose of the WrestleMania main event. the creativity of the Pitch Black match between LA Knight and Bray Wyatt. the letdown of Alexa Bliss vs Bianca Belair. how impressive Rhea Ripley is, especially in the closing minutes of the women's Rumble. the Shakespearian drama of Sami Zayn attacking Roman Reigns with a chair.  And much more! Visite www.monellifilms.com to learn more about Al's documentaries and support his work. Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Thanks for listening!

WOW - EP326 - The Royal Rumble (2023)

Tim Kail returns for an all new and free episode of The Work Of Wrestling podcast. This week, for The Lock-Up (4:15) Tim reviews the January 18th episode of AEW Dynamite. For The High Spot (22:08) he examines the complex relationship between fandoms and coorperations. For The Finish (31:26) he opens up about how the consistency of his pro-wrestling routines helped him out of a two-year long depression. Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Thanks for listening!

WOW - EP325 - In The Periphery

This week, on The Work Of Wrestling podcast, in The Lock-Up (2:58) host Tim Kail reviews the January 13th episode of AEW Rampage. In The High Spot (17:15) Tim examines the potential sale of WWE, and how that may not impact professional wrestling as much as some fans fear. He cites the Speaking Out Movement as an example of how pro-wrestling isn't owned by any one person or organization, and how it will endure regardless. And then in The Finish (30:00) he shares how he's going to apply for a wrestling writing gig. Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.  

WOW - EP324 - Wrestling Endures

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail unleashes on the story that WWE has been sold to Saudi Arabia, and how the terrible reporting misled the wrestling community. He explains the damage that can be done through this kind of reporting, the real problem with their being a lack of accountability, and the real benefit of their being a mechanism in place to hold power to account. Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.      

WOW - EP323 - Better Art

The Work Of Wrestling returns to the original three-part format once again! For The Lock-Up (4:40) Tim Kail reviews the January 4th episode of AEW Dynamite. For The High Spot (28:09) Tim focuses on the importance of "taking care of each other" and how art helps people. He emphasizes that the specific perspective an individual artist has may be just the thing someone feeling lost and alone needs to hear. Finally, in The Finish (39:11), Tim shares his thoughts on Wrestle Kingdom 17, especially on Mercedes Moné. Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

WOW - EP322 - The Contract

This week on The Work Of Wrestling podcast, host Tim Kail returns to the original three-part format of the show. In the intro he explains that it's been a struggle to write about wrestling lately, leaving him unsure if he'll be able to keep writing one article a week. In The Lock-Up (9:38) Tim reviews the latest episode of NXT. He describes the bland tone of the show and how it feels like a fusion of NXT Black & Gold with NXT 2.0 and, as a result, fails to have an identity. For The High Spot (23:58) Tim talks about "trying this at home" despite warnings to the contrary, where the responsibility lies with parents showing their kids wrestling, and what other values wrestling might unintentionally teach us. And in The Finish (34:50) Tim shares a story about how he's rekindled his fandom of The Rock. Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

WOW - EP321 - A New Year

It's the 2022 season finale! In this episode Tim opens up about the insecurities he's faced this season. He's visited by an old friend who has just the right words of wisdom. Thank you, dear listener, for sharing your time with me this year. It's been a pivotal season, where I finally feel like the show is back to where it was meant to be. Enjoy this episode and have a happy new year. Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.  

WOW - EP320 - The Anchor

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of suicidal ideation and depression. This week Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail is joined by longtime listener, occasional contributor, and overall friend of the pod Daniel Lee.  Topics include:  The origin of Daniel's fandom. Explaining your pro-wrestling fandom to people who don't get it. Tony Khan being just another promoter. The women's division of AEW. The Attitude Era really being The Nitro Era. The greatness of Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Daniel's journey to WrestleMania. How the consumption of media has evolved. Coping with depression and suicidal ideation. Robin Williams and the legacy he leaves behind. Leaning into one's uniqueness.  Follow Daniel on Instagram @daniel721lee. And read his blog daniellee721.blogspot.com. Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.  

WOW - EP319 - Daniel Lee

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail reflects on 2022.  Having a new episode ever week. Pro-wrestling Tees. Patreon. Great interviews with Mith Gifs and Kayla Fabienne. Writing weekly again. CM Punk having a great and terrible year. Wrestling proving structure to Tim's life. Getting better.  And much more! Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

WOW - EP318 - Reflections

Work Of Wrestling host, Tim Kail, is joined by the iconic pro-wrestler, podcaster, and comedian Colt Cabana. Topics include:  when Colt first starting thinking of pro-wrestling as an art. why Colt thinks it's harder to be a babyface than a heel. the two Art of Wrestling guests who made Colt nervous. what it's like to have people rooting for him. how wrestling locker-rooms deal with "bad apples". more realistic backstage segments. what it's like when wrestlers think it's okay to "bust Colt's chops" because he's a comedian. Colt's relationship with AEW. How he was contacted by AEW for his recent match with Chris Jericho. What advice Colt has for Tim in his goal to "get over" on the internet. A wresetler's relationship with their body. How comedy subverts expectations.   And much more! Support Colt by checking out the Whatnot stream he hosts with PWTs http://PWTLive.com. Also follow him on http://Twitch.tv/coltcabana and his socials are @coltcabana. You guy buy his merchandise at http://Coltmerch.com. Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Thanks for listening!

WOW - EP317 - Colt Cabana

This week Tim Kail reviews Survivor Series: War Games!  Topics include:  2 of the 5 matches being of consequence. The women's War Games match. Nikki Cross not connecting with her new, old character. Roman and Jey Uso talking backstage. Finn Balor vs AJ Styles. Shotzi vs Ronda Rousey. Seth Rollins vs Bobby Lashley vs Austin Theory. The men's War Games Match. Wanting to believe Sami Zayn could main event WrestleMania.  And much more! Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thanks for listening!

WOW - EP316 - Survivor Series Review

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail is joined by his friend John Macy to discuss and dissect the latest AEW pay-per-view, Full Gear. Topics include:  the matches on the buy-in. the excellence of Jungle Boy vs Lucha Saurus. the uplifting return of The Elite. Ring Of Honor not fitting with AEW. The return of Saraya. Tim's match of the night Toni Storm vs Jamie Hayter. The dissolution of Swerve In Our Glory. The crowning of MJF as AEW World Champion.  And much more! Here's a link to John's podcast The B Team: https://anchor.fm/john-macy Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thanks for listening!

WOW - EP315 - Full Gear Review

This week, host Tim Kail reviews the November 11th episode of SmackDown. Topics include:  Writing 1 article a week, producing 1 video a week, and 1 podcast a week. Ronda Rousey and the damage done by scripted promos. The New Day vs The Usos for the unified Tag Titles. How it wasn't cool to like Roman Reigns just a few years ago. Why Bray Wyatt should be human, but not normal.  And more! Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thanks for listening!  

WOW - EP314 - SmackDown Review

Tim Kail shares his thoughts on the reborn Bray Wyatt following Bray's promo at Crown Jewel. He also discusses the revitalized www.workofwrestling.com Topics include:  Why modern wrestling fans cheer & boo. Why Bray Wyatt has always been a babyface. Why Tim is on board with this latest version of Bray. Wyatt's story being evocative of an addict's.  And much more! Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thanks for listening!

WOW - EP313 - Some Lights And A Song

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail reviews SmackDown and Rampage, before answering your questions! Topics include:  The Bloodline drama being the best thing in WWE. An analysis of Jey Uso and Sami Zayn. Liv Morgan vs Sonya Deville. Not really liking Ronda Rousey anymore. Analyzing Karion Kross and his entrance. The visual beauty of Bray Wyatt. How to get "back into" wrestling. Who is the best wrestler turned actor? Grading Triple H's performance since taking over WWE creative.  And much more! Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thanks for listening!

WOW - EP312 - Ucey

This week Tim Kail is joined by pro-wrestling gif-essayist Mith Gifs!  Among other topics, the two discuss:  Mith's creative process. Why Gifs are so perfect for pro-wrestling. What it is about Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens that captivates Mith so much. Dealing with the pressures of content creation. Mith's favorite wrestling match. Mith's favorite films and TV shows. The core reason pro-wrestling is so captivating. Advice for those just starting out on the internet and eager to find their niche.  You can follow Mith on Twitter @MithGifs. Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thanks for listening!

WOW - EP311 - Mith Gifs

*Warning - this episode contains explicit content... Granny Franny joins Tim Kail for a very special and very personal episode of The Work of Wrestling podcast. Topics include:  Bray Wyatt's return address on Friday Night SmackDown. Sami Zayn and Roman Reigns stellar segments. Tim's new favorite shirt, Sami Zayns "Honorary Uce" tee. And just how that shirt helped Tim during a routine medical procedure.  And more! Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thanks for listening!

WOW - EP310 - "No, but I do love pro-wrestling."

This week Tim Kail reviews WWE's latest premium live event Extreme Rules. Topics include:  Sheamus being great as a babyface. Ronda Rousey's bad attitude affecting her performance. The superficiality of the Karrion Kross character. Drew McIntyre in need of a reinvention. Edge vs Finn Balor bringing the good kind of melodrama. The many characters of Seth Rollins. Tim's full thoughts on Bray Wyatt.  And more! Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thanks for listening!

WOW - EP309 - Extreme Rules Review

This week Tim Kail talks ticket sales and cognitive behavorial therapy for the entire wrestling fanbase. Topics include:  Catastrophizing after the news of AEW's low ticket sales and dipping ratings. Why Tim likes AEW more than WWE, but doesn't assume that means anything in particular. Different cognitive distortions within the pro-wrestling community. Why Tim is more disturbed by AEW's new inability to use the word "shit". An alternative rational response to pro-wrestling news.  And more! Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thanks for listening!

WOW - EP308 - Distortions

This week Tim Kail dissects a segment from Smack Down and tells a story about sleep walking & wrestling action figures. Topics include:  The quality and depth of Sami Zayn's performance. Roman being bound for Hollywood. Tim's thoughts on the rest of Smack Down. How sleep walking has affected Tim's life. How a surprise placement of a figure helped him.    And more! Buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Become a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/workofwrestling And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thanks for listening!

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