In the 11th hour Tim Kail puts together an episode about coming down off the WrestleMania high, his plans for the podcast, going on hiatus, his short film, and his dog. Music by Ben Holland.By Tim Kail

It's WrestleMania week! Host Tim Kail is joined by Al Monelli to discuss and dissect WWE's latest showcase of the immortals.By Tim Kail

This Saturday Tim talks about being excited for WrestleMania! He also talks about his short film, The Rock and Roman Reigns being self-actualized, and gives tips for navigating WrestleMania. Follow The Work Of Wrestling on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Thanks for listening!By Tim Kail

This week on The Work Of Wrestling podcast Tim Kail analyzes the latest incarnation of The Rock, eventually leading him to ask "What is a man in 2024?"By Tim Kail

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.By Tim Kail

(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 goin…

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 X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Thanks for listening!…

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 X, Facebook, …

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 i…

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…

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 wrestlingworks@gmail.com for inquiries and feedback. And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Thanks for listenin…

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 wrestlingworks@gmail.com for inquiries and feedback. And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestl…

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…

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 wrestlingworks@gmail.com for inquiries and feedback. And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on…

Tim Kail returns for a new round of questions from the listeners. You wanted to know how Tim's work on his short films affecteed his appreciation for the pro-wrestling craft, who Tim would want to see in AEW & WWE, Tim's advice for how to get "back into" wrestling, his thoughts on the upcoming film The Iron Claw, his thoughts on whether AEW uses bl…

CM Punk has returned to WWE! And even though he's still on hiatus, Tim Kail dusted off the microphone and recorded some thoughts on this seminal moment in pro-wrestling history. Topics include: Tim making a top 5 wrestlers list in real-time. How some characters expand a fan's consciousness. Why CM Punk is so beloved by a particular generation of fa…

Tim Kail returns for a "Holiday Special" episode. He talks about what he's grateful for as well as his disdain for professional wrestling journalism. This episode, while inspired by the holiday spirit, is not family friendly! Email Tim at wrestlingworks@gmail.com for inquiries and feedback. And follow on Social Media @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter, Fa…

Tim Kail announces he's going back on hiatus. He's working on promoting one short film as he starts work on a feature and needs to clear up his headspace. That said, he's pleased with the handful of episodes his done this mini-season. In this episode topics include: AEW being in a good place. Not being a fan of Seth Rollins. Roman Reigns being a ca…

This week Tim Kail talks CM Punk being fired from AEW. Topics include: Tim's new article on www.workofwrestling.com 'CM Punk is Toxic and We're Okay'. how fans get brainwashed into believing anything. directing one's anger in the right direction. drama following Punk. the "love fest" being short-lived. And much more! Email Tim at wrestlingworks@gma…

This week Tim Kail returns to review WWE's event, Payback. Topics include: Becky Lynch's emotional vulnerability being her strength. Austin Theory and Rey Mysterio performing a quintessential WWE match (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). Tim's concern for the future of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. A beautiful vignette on Cody Rhodes. Size not matt…

This week Tim Kail joins the wrestling universe in London, England to watch AEW All In play out at Wembley Stadium. Topics include: the perfection of Jack Perry vs Hook. how giving CM Punk is in his matches. hitting the reset button on Saraya. The Stadium Stampede not living up to expectations. Why Tim doesn't care for FTR and The Young Bucks. Chri…

The wrestling world was shocked Thursday by news of Bray Wyatt's death (cause of death unkown at the time of this writing). Work Of Wrestling host shares his thoughts on Bray, commenting on his creativity, his WWE career, and what his passing should mean for all wrestling fans. Email Tim at wrestlingworks@gmail.com for inquiries and feedback. And f…

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail gets existential in the latest episode, inspired by an interaction he had with a fellow AEW fan. Topics indlude: Is the universe just having a long conversation with itself? What can we learn about our universe by imagining a lifeless one? What positives can be gained by interpretting the universe as organism that de…

Tim Kail returns to talk about the things he hates about professional wrestling. It's not as harsh as it sounds! It's actually quite constructive. Topics include: Why he's closing his tee-shirt store and switching off his Patreon. Long pauses to allow fans to chant. Impromptu matches. Modern promos. Until August 22nd, buy WOW-themed tee-shirts at w…

Tim Kail returns once again to review WWE's latest PLE, Summer Slam. Tim goes over each match from Logan Paul vs Ricochet to Roman Reigns vs Jey Uso. The standouts for him were Brock Lesnar vs Cody Rhodes and Asuka vs Bianca Belair vs Charlotte. Watch Tim's wrestling videos on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkOfWrestling Buy WOW-themed tee-shi…

Work Of Wrestling podcast host Tim Kail makes a surprise return for this special episode where he discusses excitement for Summer Slam, life away from pro-wrestling, working on short films, ghosting and hurting friends, the excellence of the Bloodline story, Tim's issue with the basic structures of pro-wrestling storytelling, and much more! Watch T…

What kind of pro-wrestling critic has Tim Kail become? That's the question at the heart of this season finale episode of The Work Of Wrestling podcast. Topics include: taking a hiatus from Work Of Wrestling. doing WOW weekly for 1 year and 9 months. what Tim will do while on hiatus. the grounding power of producing a weekly podcast. is Work Of Wres…

For this week, the penultimate episode of the season, Tim Kail review WWE's latest premium live event, Backlash. Topics include: the ways in which WWE is narratively lazy. Bianca Belair carrying herself like a champ. what would Bret Hart do with Omos? Bobby Lashley vs Austin Theory vs Bronson Reed delivering. Zelina Vega overdelivering. Damian Prei…

Tim Kail returns for another week of in-depth reviews of Raw, Dynamite, and SmackDown. Topics include: A review of Monday Night Raw 4/24/23 A review of AEW Dynamite 4/26/23 A review of Smack Down 4/28/23 The similarities and differences between WWE and AEW. The way WWE puts midcard characters in little stories. Wanting the Blackpool Combat Club to …

In this episode it's Week 2 of Tim's experiment chronicling his week of pro-wrestling watching. Topics include: Quality vs consistency. The differences between WWE & AEW. WWE's robotic characters. Can Seth Rollins "put it all together"? Trish Stratus talking to us like children. The distinction between WWE and other television. The death of Rampage…

Tim Kail returns for an episode where he chronicles his week of watching wrestling. Topics include: A Monday Night Raw Review. Talking a lot without saying much. The pitfalls of tag teams behaving as individuals. The overabundance of "backstage attacks". Why is Cody Rhodes smililng so much? An AEW Dynamite Review. The "Four Pillars" scouting eachot…

This week Tim Kail talks about how he has nothing to talk about, which leads to a lot to talking! Topics include: Being on vacation and how that affected Tim's week with wrestling. Shawn Michales vs John Cena on RAW. Finishing a short film. What does the narrative 'heavy lifting' in different genres. How to deal with feelings of inadequacy. The sta…

The boys are back! The Pinoy Powerhouse AKA the Handsomest Man Alive Byron and the 10th Wonder of the World Dick recap WrestleMania 39 weekend! Who is having a better run, Hook or Dominik Mysterio? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/put-me-over-podcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

Tim Kail is joined by friend and fellow pro-wrestling fan Al Monelli to discuss WrestleMania 39. Topics include: The meloncholy that comes with the end of a WrestleMania. What does it mean that Cody Rhodes lost? Al's gambling conspiracy theory. The excellence of the night one main event tag match between The Usos and Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens. Does R…

In honor of WrestleMania day, Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail publishes this bonus episode. Pass some time with Tim as he shares his predictions for Night 1 and 2 of the Showcase of the Immortals. Topics include: Seth Rollins' character (or lack thereof). why Trish Stratus should turn on Becky Lynch. getting bodies out there for a participation tro…

In this episode host Tim Kail chronicles his week in effort to capture what life is like for a pro-wrestling fan in 2023. Topics include: a review of Monday Night Raw. what it's like to be a wrestling fan in 2023. a review of AEW Dynamite. reflecting on a lackluster episode of Dynamite. sharing regrets and frustrations related to the podcast. a rev…

This week sees the return of the three-part format. For The Lock-Up, Tim reviews WWE 2K23, for The High Spot he discusses the role memory plays in professional wrestling fandom, and in The Finish he shares three short stories about how pro-wrestling factored into his personal life in unexpected ways. Watch Tim's wrestling videos on Youtube: https:/…

This week host, Tim Kail, answers your questions! You wanted to know: what happens if Cody doesn't win at WrestleMania? what does Tim think about gambling & WWE and whether or not it would bring more people to WWE. what Tim thinks about how the WWE has handled the transition from Sami Zayn to Cody Rhodes. Tim's feelings on refs holding ladders. Why…

Host, Tim Kail, reviews AEW's latest pay-per-view, Revolution. Topics include: was the PPV worth $50? Christian Cage vs Jungle Boy Jack Perry delivering despite expectations. Ricky Starks' awesome spear. The House of Black failing to resonate with Tim. Ruby Soho delivering her best performance to date. The bloody fun of Mox vs Hangman. Why Wardlow …

This week host Tim Kail shares with listeners the ten things he's learned since becoming a pro-wrestling critic. The list includes: Allow for change. Set goals - even if they're big. Interviews with fellow fans are better than interviews with "in the business". Emotional detachment might be necessary. Relationships evolve, and if the foundation is …

This week host Tim Kail reviews WWE's latest premium live event, The Elimination Chamber. Topics include: The enduring excellence of Asuka. The humor of Carmella. What makes a good Elimination Chamber match? The dissapointment of Bobby Lashley vs Brock Lesnar. The messy fun of Edge & Beth Phoenix vs Finn Balor and Rhea Ripley. Crowds not responding…

Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail discusses, in The Lock-Up (1:03:14), the February 10th episode of Friday Night Smackdown and how The Bloodline Story may be the first wrestling story ever where he's been emotionally invested in every character. In The High Spot (1:19:00) Tim asks whether or not the WWE audience has been beaten into submission. And i…

This week for The Lock-Up (2:18) Tim Kail reviews the February 3rd episode of SmackDown. He critiques a few matches before discussing, in more detail, the closing Romen Reigns/Sami Zayn segment. In the High Spot (13:23) he examines the idea that the Bloodline saga is one of the best things to ever happen in wrestling and why that's sad (it'll make …

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 Wrest…

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…

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 o…

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 …

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…

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 bla…

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 th…