The Work Of Wrestling
In this episode host Tim Kail compares and contrasts arguments had in a relationship with professional wrestling matches. Follow WOW on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
info_outline WOW - EP363 - The Rock RenaissanceThe Work Of Wrestling
(Note: if the audio sounds strange it's because I was using my Zoom H1N for the intro and outro - Rocky, my dog, wouldn't let me record in the room with the better mic, so I ask for your forgiveness and give you my thanks) This week Tim Kail talks about The Rock, only everything he's doing outside the ring. He then compares that to what he has going on and what we all have going on. Topics include: Pro-Wrestling Movies Social media Exercise and nutrition Spot on The Board of TKO Sit-com Athletic Wear line with Underarmor including his own shoes. A credit card Acorn w/Visa Terramana Tequilla...
info_outline WOW - EP362 - ShareThe Work Of Wrestling
This week Tim Kail returns to talk about the ongoing Road To WrestleMania (among other things). Topics include: The Rock being amazing. Roman Reigns' aura. Social Media promos being superior to television promos. What if Tim wrote a wrestling book? And more. Follow The Work Of Wrestling on , , , and . Thanks for listening!
info_outline WOW - EP361 - John MacyThe Work Of Wrestling
This week Tim is joined by his friend John Macy for a discussion on a variety of pro-wrestling topics, including but not limited to: John's thoughts on The Iron Claw. Our viewing habits. Losing interest in AEW. The downside of two more AEW shows. Too much wrestling. CM Punk. AEW Fight Forever. And more! Follow The Work Of Wrestling on , , , and . Thanks for listening!
info_outline WOW - EP36O - Elimination Chamber Review (2024)The Work Of Wrestling
This week Tim Kail reviews WWE's latest premium live event, Eliminatioin Chamber. Topics include: not getting enough sleep. Becky Lynch's Raw promos. Randy Orton telling a story. The dryness of Drew McIntyre vs Seth Rollins. Nia's lack of fluidity in the ring. Rhea Ripley winning in the main event. How to tell the story of a wrestler's resiliency in a new way. And more! Follow The Work Of Wrestling on , , , and . Thanks for listening!
info_outline WOW - EP359 - The Return of The RockThe Work Of Wrestling
This week on the podcast Tim examines The Rock's promo from the February 16th episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Topics include: Dwayne Johnson still having access to this character. What's new about Dwayne Johnson that makes the character all the better. Dwayne Johnson doing this because he loves it. The clarity of the character's motivations. And more! Follow The Work Of Wrestling on , , , and . Thanks for listening!
info_outline WOW - EP358 - A Rock And A Hard PlaceThe Work Of Wrestling
This week Tim talks about the WrestleMania Kickoff show, The Rock's performance, bad writing, Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns, and what match The Rock could have at WrestleMania. Email Tim at for inquiries and feedback. And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on , , , and . Thanks for listening!
info_outline WOW - EP357 - We Want Cody?The Work Of Wrestling
Tim Kail returns for a surprise episode all about The Rock vs Roman Reigns. Topics include: Metlzer journalism. The way WWE got to The Rock vs Roman Reigns How they could f*&$ up something so simple. We Want Cody hashtag and inevitable chants. Email Tim at for inquiries and feedback. And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on , , , and . Thanks for listening!
info_outline WOW - EP356 - The Royal Rumble w/Al MonelliThe Work Of Wrestling
Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail is joined by his longtime friend and fellow pro-wrestling fan, Alexander Monelli to review the 2024 Royal Rumble. They discuss each match of the Royal Rumble as well as: the awesomeness of Jade Cargil loving Roman Reigns whether or not The Rock "went into business for himself?" if it's definitely Cody vs Roman Reigns at WrestleMania the contracdictory nature of "finishing the story" within a neverending story. And much more. Watch Al's great documentaries at Subscribe to The Work of Wrestling on social media @WorkOfWrestling Thank you for listening!
info_outline WOW - EP355 - Christmas SpecialThe Work Of Wrestling
It's Christmas day, and Tim Kail returns to give the gift of a new episode! He talks about his evolving relationship with wrestling, how he hasn't been watching AEW, how his mental health has been, and why he loves pro-wrestling so much. Email Tim at for inquiries and feedback. And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on , , , and . Thanks for listening!
info_outlineWork Of Wrestling host Tim Kail takes a detour into 1992 and 1993 to watch Sting vs Vader at The Great American Bash, Starrcade, and Superbrawl.
Topics include:
- The origin of Tim's interest in WCW and Sting.
- The negative affect WWE's documentaries of WCW have had on shaping Tim's perspective on the company.
- The defining characteristics of "Surfer" Sting, as Tim sees them.
- How refreshing it is to see a character's creative equity maintained even in defeat.
- How the character's naiveté is balanced by his toughness and intelligence.
- The effective combination of Jim Ross and Jesse Ventura on commentary.
- Why this version of Sting resonates with Tim and activates his imagination.
And more!
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