Working the World

There is more than one royal family in professional wrestling, and we look into the various families that have made professional wrestling famous. We look into the history of the McMahon family, go international, and talk about the stigma of being a promoter's kid.

How are the physical demands met on a professional wrestler? Dive into the aspects of health and what best practices to take when wrestling. We will also be talking about the steroid scandal and the place of drugs in professional wrestling. Not to mention, we will also talk about the need for physical health in the indies.

How long have finishers been in place? What is the psychology behind them, and why are they being abused in modern day wrestling matches? Listen to us bring this aspect of wrestling to life as we also talk about the false finish and why it is so dreaded.

From it's beginning history to the Attitude Era and beyond, women's pro wrestling has been steeped in controversy, gimmickry, and politics. Listen to us as we talk about the legends and the game changers in the industry and why things were so rough back then... as well as the personal tales of Sarah of her learning how to train at the turn of the century. Our jargon of the day is learning about the term "Gaga". Join us as we return to tickle your fancy about professional wrestling in our new recording studio at KPAO.

Before Vince, there were cross promotions all the time and people trading tapes. After the territories were obsolete, the powers that be didn't even want to do cross-media unless they completely controlled it. See this special episode about the history of crossovers, how the higher-ups handled people going to Hollywood, and why the iron grip has loosened over time.

Everything from promotional wars to using wrestling jargon in promos has been used to make even more money at the cost of pulling back the curtain. Tune in to hear the history of worked shoots, from promotional wars to the Montreal Screwjob. How real is real in professional wrestling? Find out here at Working the World!

There are many dangerous aspects to professional wrestling, and workers put their lives on the line even when not performing in these styles. Flippity Do's and Strong Style come into mind when putting your body on the line, and we will dive into how they have been profitable as well as instances of them that are bad for the industry. All this and more on Working the World!

Why are we in love with the bad guys? Who are the prominent bad guys and what makes them popular despite being dastardly? We'll be going over rudos, technicos, and Monster Heels as well as the formulas of what makes a great heel, here on Working the World!

Was the Information Age really the death of Kayfabe, or were there more instances of business secrets being compromised? Learn the trade with us as we discuss Dirt Sheets, marks, smarks, and Kayfabe! How did the shifts during the eve of the internet affect professional wrestling more than most? Well, we're here to explain the art of Kayfabe and how seriously it was taken back in the day! 

Also, we have new music!

Welcome Jacob Lizzote, Salty Dalty's original theme music composer, with his hit single Fade Away! (Used with permission)

Referees have always played a key role in professional wrestling, and what better way to discuss them than to have our guest, Rudy Diamond, share his experiences as a referee and how important they are to a match's storytelling? We also talk about specific signals that referees use in a match and hear his veteran stories about their industry experiences!