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 this episode and have a happy new year.

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Warning: this episode contains descriptions of suicidal ideation and depression.

This week Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail is joined by longtime listener, occasional contributor, and overall friend of the pod Daniel Lee. 

Topics include:

• The origin of Daniel's fandom.
• Explaining your pro-wrestling fandom to people who don't get it.
• Tony Khan being just another promoter.
• The women's division of AEW.
• The Attitude Era really being The Nitro Era.
• The greatness of Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat.
• Daniel's journey to WrestleMania.
• How the consumption of media has evolved.
• Coping with depression and suicidal ideation.
• Robin Williams and the legacy he leaves behind.
• Leaning into one's uniqueness.

Follow Daniel on Instagram @daniel721lee. And read his blog daniellee721.blogspot.com.

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Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail reflects on 2022.

• Having a new episode ever week.
• Pro-wrestling Tees.
• Patreon.
• Great interviews with Mith Gifs and Kayla Fabienne.
• Writing weekly again.
• CM Punk having a great and terrible year.
• Wrestling proving structure to Tim's life.
• Getting better.

And much more!

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Work Of Wrestling host, Tim Kail, is joined by the iconic pro-wrestler, podcaster, and comedian Colt Cabana.

Topics include:

• when Colt first starting thinking of pro-wrestling as an art.
• why Colt thinks it's harder to be a babyface than a heel.
• the two Art of Wrestling guests who made Colt nervous.
• what it's like to have people rooting for him.
• how wrestling locker-rooms deal with "bad apples".
• more realistic backstage segments.
• what it's like when wrestlers think it's okay to "bust Colt's chops" because he's a comedian.
• Colt's relationship with AEW.
• How he was contacted by AEW for his recent match with Chris Jericho.
• What advice Colt has for Tim in his goal to "get over" on the internet.
• A wresetler's relationship with their body.
• How comedy subverts expectations. 

And much more!

Support Colt by checking out the Whatnot stream he hosts with PWTs http://PWTLive.com.

Also follow him on http://Twitch.tv/coltcabana and his socials are @coltcabana. You guy buy his merchandise at http://Coltmerch.com.

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This week Tim Kail reviews Survivor Series: War Games! 

Topics include:

• 2 of the 5 matches being of consequence.
• The women's War Games match.
• Nikki Cross not connecting with her new, old character.
• Roman and Jey Uso talking backstage.
• Finn Balor vs AJ Styles.
• Shotzi vs Ronda Rousey.
• Seth Rollins vs Bobby Lashley vs Austin Theory.
• The men's War Games Match.
• Wanting to believe Sami Zayn could main event WrestleMania.

And much more!

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Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail is joined by his friend John Macy to discuss and dissect the latest AEW pay-per-view, Full Gear.

Topics include:

• the matches on the buy-in.
• the excellence of Jungle Boy vs Lucha Saurus.
• the uplifting return of The Elite.
• Ring Of Honor not fitting with AEW.
• The return of Saraya.
• Tim's match of the night Toni Storm vs Jamie Hayter.
• The dissolution of Swerve In Our Glory.
• The crowning of MJF as AEW World Champion.

And much more!

Here's a link to John's podcast The B Team: https://anchor.fm/john-macy

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This week, host Tim Kail reviews the November 11th episode of SmackDown.

Topics include:

• Writing 1 article a week, producing 1 video a week, and 1 podcast a week.
• Ronda Rousey and the damage done by scripted promos.
• The New Day vs The Usos for the unified Tag Titles.
• How it wasn't cool to like Roman Reigns just a few years ago.
• Why Bray Wyatt should be human, but not normal.

And more!

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Tim Kail shares his thoughts on the reborn Bray Wyatt following Bray's promo at Crown Jewel. He also discusses the revitalized www.workofwrestling.com

Topics include:

• Why modern wrestling fans cheer & boo.
• Why Bray Wyatt has always been a babyface.
• Why Tim is on board with this latest version of Bray.
• Wyatt's story being evocative of an addict's.

And much more!

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Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail reviews SmackDown and Rampage, before answering your questions!

Topics include:

• The Bloodline drama being the best thing in WWE.
• An analysis of Jey Uso and Sami Zayn.
• Liv Morgan vs Sonya Deville.
• Not really liking Ronda Rousey anymore.
• Analyzing Karion Kross and his entrance.
• The visual beauty of Bray Wyatt.
• How to get "back into" wrestling.
• Who is the best wrestler turned actor?
• Grading Triple H's performance since taking over WWE creative.

And much more!

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This week Tim Kail is joined by pro-wrestling gif-essayist Mith Gifs! 

Among other topics, the two discuss:

• Mith's creative process.
• Why Gifs are so perfect for pro-wrestling.
• What it is about Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens that captivates Mith so much.
• Dealing with the pressures of content creation.
• Mith's favorite wrestling match.
• Mith's favorite films and TV shows.
• The core reason pro-wrestling is so captivating.
• Advice for those just starting out on the internet and eager to find their niche.

You can follow Mith on Twitter @MithGifs.

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