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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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AEW All Out Review | An Example Of How AEW Tells Stories (opens the original)
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This week on The Work Of Wrestling podcast, host Tim Kail reviews AEW's All Out pay-per-view. Tim gives his thoughts on each match, explains why he no longer cares about "sports centric" pro-wrestling, discusses how he's evolved as a fan/critic over the past eight years, and why he loves Jon Moxley so much. Follow Tim on Instagram @TimKailCreates Subscribe to his YouTube Channel @TimKailCreates Get a tee-shirt at: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling Subscribe to his Substack at: htt
You Ask, Tim Answers | A Q&A Episode of The Work Of Wrestling Podcast (opens the original)
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This week on The Work Of Wrestling podcast host Tim Kail opens up the virtual mail bag and answers listener's questions. You wanted to know Tim's favorite wrestling movie/tv show, where he thinks wrestling is headed, why cheating is so pervasive in pro-wrestling, how he would represent kayfabe in a show about wrestling, how professional wrestling informs his approach to mental health, and what he'd do with Seth Rollins. Subscribe to The Work Of Wrestling Substack: https://workofwrestling.substac
Pro-Wrestling Is Pro-Wrestling Is Pro-Wrestling | On Timeless Art, AEW's Form Of Storytelling, and Advertisements Ruining Narrative (opens the original)
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This week on The Work Of Wrestling podcast Tim Kail recorded three monologues on his handy H1N recorder. He discusses the importance of focusing on creating great art (because great art is timeless). He defends AEW's wrestling-centric form of pro-wrestling storytelling. Finally, he wonders what will happen to the next generation of storytellers brought up on WWE's form of advertisement-feuld narratives. Subscribe to The Work Of Wrestling Substack: https://workofwrestling.substack.com Get a WOW t
The Legend Of Wyatt Maddox | A Wrestling Conversation With Brian Ariotti (opens the original)
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This week Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail digs into the archive and unearths a hidden gem of an episode where he interviewed his friend and fellow artist Brian Ariotti (aka Wyatt Maddox). Tim and Brian discuss Brian's love of The Boogyman and other such outlandish wrestlers, the conflict between aging and appreciating art, prank calling pet stores, working for Ringside Collectibles, meeting Kofi Kingston backstage, and getting CM Punk Chipotle. Subscribe to Brian's podcast The Bravo Power Rankin
AEW All In Review | Pro-Wrestling Magic At Wembley Stadium (opens the original)
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This week on The Work Of Wrestling podcast host Tim Kail reviews AEW's biggest show of the year, All In at Wembley Stadium. Tim gives his thoughts on each match, praising the variety and sincerity of the performances. He also explains why AEW's match-centric style of storytelling gives wrestlers a greater opportunity to define their characters and "get over" with the crowd. Subscribe to The Work Of Wrestling Substack: https://workofwrestling.substack.com Get a WOW tee-shirt: https://www.prowrest
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