This week Tim Kail analyzes Jon Moxley's squash of CM Punk and Sami Zayn's ascent to "honorary uce". Topics include:

• CM Punk's UFC losses.
• Jon Moxley becoming "The Man".
• What this loss means for Punk and, conversely, what this victory means for Mox.
• Falling in love with Sami Zayn in 2014.
• Forcing one's self to fall out of love with Zayn upon his main roster debut.
• Feeling like the joy of watching present day Zayn is unearned for anyone who stopped watching him over the past few years.

And much more!

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Tim Kail and The Work Of Wrestling podcast have reached 300 episodes! In honor of this milestone Tim focuses in on the basics of a good pro-wrestling segment rather than the dirt behind the scenes. He also share his thoughts on Mid South Wrestling. Topics include:

• lack of focus on pro-wrestling.
• frustration with wrestling fans and media.
• CM Punk vs Jon Moxley.
• Camerawork in pro-wrestling and what it's meant to achieve.

And much more!

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This week Tim Kail shares who his top five active wrestlers are and why. He also answers your questions.

Topics include:

• Inhabiting your character.
• AEW being new.
• Lack of diversity (even in Tim's own list).
• Who should win, Moxley or Punk?
• Is Tim going to WrestleMania?!

And much more!

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This week Tim Kail covers the AEW special event, Battle of the Belts.

Topics include:

• Tim's 2 year anniversary and of being diagnosed bi polar.
• How Wardlow can regain some momentum.
• Thunder Rosa vs Jamie Hayter underwhelming.
• Is Claudio the right fit for the Blackpool Combat Club?

And more!

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This week host Tim Kail reviews the WWE premium live event, Summer Slam!

Topics include:

• Becky Lynch vs Bianca Belair as match of the night.
• Great storytelling developments for Becky Lynch.
• Logan Paul doing big moves to hide his lack of fundamentals.
• Theory on the dak path of symbolically answering for Vince McMahon's misdeeds with booking and beyond.
• The always enjoyable Pat McAfee.
• The stellar tag match bewteen The Usos and The Street Profits.
• Liv Morgan not inhabiting her character.
• The iconi imagery of the Roman Reigns/Brock Lesnar match.

And much more!

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Tim Kail is sick this week. He's tested negative for Covid so this is just a good old-fashoined cold or sinus infection. Unfortunately this means he won't be able to review all of Summer Slam. So he gives a mini review in this short, informative episode.

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This week Tim Kail reviews the Ring Of Honor pay-per-view Death Before Dishonor. Before he gets to the ppv, though, he offers his thoughts on Vince McMahon retiring from WWE.

Topics include:

• Claudio winning his first world Championship.
• Dalton Castle making an impression.
• Serena Deeb being a vicious, technical master.
• Samoa Joe and Jay Lethal going all out.
• The Briscoes vs FTR being an instant classic.

And much more!

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This week Tim Kail checks in with the listener on the state of his mental health, pro-wrestling fandom, and critical wrestling theory.

Topics include:

• Tim's wrestling viewing habits.
• Low expectations for RAW.
• High expectations for Dynamite.
• Broad vs specific arts analysis.
• Being fair in one's critical analysis.

And more!

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This week Tim Kail discusses the recent news from the Wall Street Journal that Vince McMahon comitted acts of sexual misconduct and paid millions to keep it quiet.

Topics include:

• Tim's article "Hold Vince McMahon Accountable".
• The practical reason Vince McMahon must be removed.
• Thinking about his misdeeds through the prism of art.
• A simple way fans can hold him accountable.

And more!

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This week Tim Kail reviews the WWE premium live event, Money in the Bank. Topics include:

• Becky Lynch and Asuka being eternally "over".
• Bobby Lashley vs Theory.
• Not being able to "stand Theory".
• Liv Morgan being a feel good win.
• Carmella and Bianca Belair's underwhelming match, but interesting conclusion.
• "Integrated adverts".
• The excellet Street Profits vs The Usos.
• The also underwhemling Natalya vs Ronda Rousy, with an interesting conclusion thanks to Liv Morgan.
• A solid main event with a disatisfying conclusion.

And much more!

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