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The Work Of Wrestling

Professional wrestling is an art. The Work of Wrestling is dedicated to exploring that simple truth. Produced & hosted by Tim Kail.

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57:54

WOW - EP118 - CM Punk vs Daniel Bryan at Over The...

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2017/02/13

Tim Kail returns to Work of Wrestling with another special real-time commentary of a forgotten gem of a match, CM Punk vs Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship at the 2012 pay-per-view "Over The Limit". While the pay-per-view itself is forgettable, this match between Punk & Bryan is anything but. Their focus on realism, their believable selling, their consistent perspectives, and their innovative styles epitomize excellence in pro-wrestling artistry. Join Tim in watching this match as he pops like

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WOW - EP114 - The Wheel - Part 2

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2016/12/26

In part 2 of the Season Finale, Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail continues his investigation into why he, and so many others, feel perpetually dissatisfied by professional wrestling and often give up watching on a consistent basis. Rather than focus on all the repetitive criticisms that the pro-wrestling community consistently level at the WWE (Vince McMahon is out of touch, the writers are terrible, no one is "over"), Tim takes a deeper look at a potential flaw in the professional wrestling medium

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WOW - EP113 - The Wheel - Part 1

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2016/12/19

In part 1 of the 2-part Season Finale of The Work of Wrestling, host Tim Kail tries to answer a simple question that's been haunting him for years: is there a specific moment, match, promo, angle, or event where he realized that his fandom of the WWE was permanently damaged? Why is it that after about four years, he almost always needs to take a break from wrestling? Is it something about him, is it something about WWE, or is it a little of both? Join him as he investigates the peak of his fandom by

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01:01:08

WOW - EP110 - Kyle & Oliver of Pro-Wrestling Goes...

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2016/11/28

This is the first ever trans-Atlantic episode of The Work of Wrestling podcast! Kyle and Oliver of the UK visit the podcast to discuss their YouTube videos and song parodies known as "Pro-Wrestling Goes Acoustic". Tim has played K&O's music on the show before, but this time we actually get to hear from Kyle & Oliver themselves. They sat down to record their answers to a series of questions about everything ranging from the production of a single song-parody to whether or not they'd rather have a

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01:08:43

WOW - EP101 - WrestleMania 13 Revisited With Al Monelli

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2016/10/10

Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail is joined by his friend and fellow pro-wrestling fan Al Monelli to discuss the classic battle between Bret Hart and Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13. A continuation from last week's examination, Al offers up some insights by way of Bret's autobiography, he explains why Bret Hart & John Cena are his favorite wrestlers (and how they connect to Hilary Clinton!), and Al also delivers some useful constructive criticism for Monday Night Raw that could serve as a great model

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WOW - EP98 - Lee England Jr. Of Takeover Brooklyn

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2016/09/19

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail is joined by special guest Lee England Jr., the violinist who introduced Shinsuke Nakamura at NXT Takeover Brooklyn II. Lee share's his story, detailing how this performance came to be, the moments leading up to it, what it was like behind the curtain with the NXT talent and Triple H, his thoughts on the importance of legacy in the arts, the value of hard work and humility, and how this experience has reignited his passion for pro-wrestling. This is the ultimate

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01:02:22

WOW - EP96 - Notes

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2016/09/12

This week on The Work of Wrestling podcast host Tim Kail opens up on a number of topics ranging from the vastness of the universe to why discussions about RAW's ratings are pointless to how social media alters the priorities of fans and artists in society. It's a fun, thoughtful, informal episode that speaks to the importance of taking note of the random thoughts that enter your mind. Follow on Twitter @TimKailWrites and go to www.workofwrestling.com.

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WOW - EP90 - Mick Foley Returns!

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2016/08/01

The General Manager of Monday Night Raw, Mick Foley, joins Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail for an EXCLUSIVE interview about #WomensWrestling, his goals and function as RAW GM, his upcoming WWE Network Reality TV Show "Holey Foley", and much more! Mick gives listeners a peak behind the curtain on the night when Sasha Banks became the NEW WWE Women's Champion and also gives Tim some marriage advice! Follow Mick on Twitter @RealMickFoley and visit his website www.realmickfoley.com for details about his

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52:36

WOW - EP78 - Ricochet vs Will Ospreay

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2016/06/06

Ricochet and Will Ospreay set the internet on fire last week with a match in New Japan Pro-Wrestling that sparked a contentious debate among fans and analysts. The match was so acrobatic (with many moves executed in a synchronized fashion) that veteran wrestlers and analysts contested that it wasn't actually wrestling, that the acrobatics negated the basic conceit of competition in pro-wrestling performance. Tim Kail, host of The Work of Wrestling podcast, firm believer in the importance of keeping

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01:17:42

WOW - EP69 - WrestleMania Review

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2016/04/04

It's WrestleMania! Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail is joined by Al Monelli to review the WWE's biggest show of the year WrestleMania. In addition to discussing what they liked and didn't like, Tim & Al break down the nuances of Charlotte's excellent performance, the significance of the newly rebranded Women's Championship belt, Triple H's badassery, and where the WWE can go from here. Follow Tim on Twitter @MaximusWrestler and Al on Twitter @Monellifilms. Go to www.workofwrestling.com for the latest

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01:07:20

WOW - EP65 - DX - PT2

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2016/03/14

This week on The Work Of Wrestling podcast Tim Kail is once again joined by Al Monelli to discuss how a heel Shawn Michaels went out in a blaze of glory headed into WrestleMania 14. Tim & Al discuss everything from the differences between today's main roster and the wrestlers of 1997 (from clothing choice to promo delivery), as well as the sudden shift in DX from a violent, nihilistic stable under Shawn's leadership into a pandering, militaristic group at war with WCW. Tim & Al also cover the

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WOW - EP64 - DX - PT1

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2016/03/07

Was DX originally a couple of fun-loving pranksters who turned pro-wrestling into the Jerry Springer show, or were they a symbol of unfettered chaos, a testament to Shawn Michaels' mad genius? This week on The Work of Wrestling podcast host Tim Kail and special guest Al Monelli explore that question, offering a definitive answer that you won't get in Attitude Era or DX montages. This is an exploration of of DX's true nature under the leadership of Shawn Michaels, and how vicious and violent and

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41:51

WOW - EP63 - Love

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2016/02/29

This week a cold-ridden Tim Kail hosts a traditional three-part episode of The Work of Wrestling podcast. For The Lock-Up Tim Kail does a real-time tasting & review of Steve Austin and El Segundo Brewing Company's Broken Skull IPA. For The High Spot Tim questions how we deal with falling out of love with a particular art form or artist, opening up about his increasing disinterest in videogames (a form that was once incredibly precious to him). Then, in The Finish, Tim tells a story about how he's

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01:05:49

WOW - EP59 - It's Yersel!

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2016/02/01

This week on The Work of Wrestling podcast, for The Lock-Up (9:40) host Tim Kail examines Grado vs Chris Renfrew at Insane Championship Wrestling's "Square Go" event. Tim breaks down Grado & Renfrew's promos, the essence of their conflict, and the brilliance of Grado's transformation. For The High Spot (35:40) Tim examines how an "awareness of mortality" can be an asset to one's creative life. In The Finish (51:08) Tim reads a story submission from @JohnDouglasFoto on Twitter, where John recounts

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WOW - EP53 - Time

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/12/28

This is the 2015 season finale of The Work of Wrestling podcast hosted by Tim Kail and the culmination of a year's worth of hard work and faith in the power of professional wrestling.

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WOW - EP48 - The Music

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/11/23

On January 8th, 2015 Sami Zayn cut a victory promo that must never be forgotten. On this week's episode of The Work of Wrestling podcast, host Tim Kail breaks down that promo, highlighting the intricacies of Sami's speech and the universal message of hope and conviction that he espouses. Follow Tim Kail on Twitter @MaximusWrestler. Go to www.workofwrestling.com for the latest Raw Review and editorial on professional wrestling. Email your stories to wrestlingworks@gmail.com.

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01:15:37

WOW - EP38 - The Best In The World!

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/09/14

The time has come to talk about the infamous "Shoot Heard Round the World" by CM Punk. Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail explicates Punk's improvised masterpiece, breaking down the significance of the promo line by line; how this promo gave birth to a new generation of pro-wrestling fans, how this promo wrote the distinction between "pro-wrestler" and "sports entertainer" into the fabric of the WWE's fiction, how this promo enlightened viewers about indy wrestler, pro-wrestling podcasting, and much

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WOW - EP36 - Macho Madness

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/08/31

This week's Work of Wrestling is devoted entirely to a story about The Macho Man Randy Savage submitted by self-proclaimed nerd-for-life Mike Taylor (@SlingerOtheWebs on Twitter). Part One is a description of Mike's first live event and his first encounter with The Macho Man, a transformative experience that turned Mike from Savage hater to lifelong fan. Part Two is a story that takes place many years later at Mike's local gym, where a chance encounter with Randy Savage revealed the wrestler's

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01:02:30

WOW - EP35 - KO

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/08/24

This week on The Work Of Wrestling podcast, for the Lock-Up Tim Kail reviews the NXT Take Over Brooklyn special with particular attention paid to #WomensWrestling and the Sasha Banks/Bayley show-stealer. For The High Spot Tim shares his thoughts on people who talk, inappropriately, during interactive artistic experiences - sharing Kevin Owens brilliant promo about the hypocritical NXT Full Sail audience. Keep an ear out for a song from YouTubers Kyle & Oliver ("Kevin Owens vs The world"). In The

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01:16:53

WOW - EP34 - Mick Freakin' Foley

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/08/17

Your ears do not decieve you. Mick Foley (aka Cactus Jack, aka Dude Love, aka Mankind, aka Santa-Ambassador, aka no.1 contender for the Nicest Guy on Earth Award) joins Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail to talk pro-wrestling. Starting at 7:55 Mick & Tim tell the story of how they first began communicating and how they forged a bond over I Am Santa Claus. Their conversation continues from there, covering Mick's time as The Commissioner, Sami Zayn appreciating one of Tim's articles, the difference

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