Today's episode is a story submitted by Liam Lambert, @crowtagonist on Instagram. Liam shares a coming of age tale about creating his own backyard wrestling federation in the suburbs of Lincolnshire. It's a heartwarming story about pro-wrestling's ability to forge strong bonds among people, even as they grow up and move apart.

To submit your story go to The Work Of Wrestling's Facebook page and click on the pinned post. That will take you to a Google form you can fill out.

Thank you for your listenership in 2025. 

Tim Kail reacts to Mick Foley severing ties with WWE in the wake of President Trump's disparaging remarks on Rob Reiner. Tim reads Mick's original social media post on the matter, offers up some thoughts of his own, and then shares a pivotal decision he's made about what he's willing to cover in pro-wrestling in 2026. 

This week Tim Kail covers not watching WWE, falling back in love with AEW, updating The Work Of Wrestling website, and why he'd rather President Trump not attend John Cena's last match.

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.

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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 are people so quick to pull the "heel turn" card?

And more!

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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 should not be painted as a sympathetic character.
• The excellence of Bryan Danielson vs MJF.
• Why MJF is a pitiable character.

And much more!

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This week host Tim Kail shares with listeners the ten things he's learned since becoming a pro-wrestling critic. The list includes:

1. Allow for change.
2. Set goals - even if they're big.
3. Interviews with fellow fans are better than interviews with "in the business".
4. Emotional detachment might be necessary.
5. Relationships evolve, and if the foundation is love it will last.
6. Know when not to talk.
7. Don't take social media seriously.
8. Cherish your audience.
9. Keep doubts in their proper place.
10. You will surprise yourself (and you should).

And much more!

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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 to Johnny Gargano.
• Montez Ford standing out.
• The excellence of Roman Reigns vs Sami Zayn.

And much more!

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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 in The Finish (1:33:20) Tim chronicles his history with pro-wrestling video games from WrestleMania 2000 all the way to WWE 2K23.

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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 sense when you listen to it). And, finally, for The Finish (30:40) he's joined by his mother Granny Franny, to discuss whether or not he should stop writing weekly articles for www.workofwrestling.com.

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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 WrestleMania main event.
• the creativity of the Pitch Black match between LA Knight and Bray Wyatt.
• the letdown of Alexa Bliss vs Bianca Belair.
• how impressive Rhea Ripley is, especially in the closing minutes of the women's Rumble.
• the Shakespearian drama of Sami Zayn attacking Roman Reigns with a chair.

And much more!

Visite www.monellifilms.com to learn more about Al's documentaries and support his work.

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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 routines helped him out of a two-year long depression.

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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 owned by any one person or organization, and how it will endure regardless. And then in The Finish (30:00) he shares how he's going to apply for a wrestling writing gig.

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Tim Kail lifts the hood on The Work Of Wrestling podcast and gives you a glimpse inside by sharing the results of the latest WOW survey!

How do you feel about the format of the latest episodes? How does Tim make you feel? Why haven't you submitted your story?! Would you be upset if Tim didn't review The Royal Rumble or WrestleMania?

All this and more in a fun episode you're sure to enjoy.

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 hold power to account.

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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 the thing someone feeling lost and alone needs to hear. Finally, in The Finish (39:11), Tim shares his thoughts on Wrestle Kingdom 17, especially on Mercedes Moné.

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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 bland tone of the show and how it feels like a fusion of NXT Black & Gold with NXT 2.0 and, as a result, fails to have an identity.

For The High Spot (23:58) Tim talks about "trying this at home" despite warnings to the contrary, where the responsibility lies with parents showing their kids wrestling, and what other values wrestling might unintentionally teach us.

And in The Finish (34:50) Tim shares a story about how he's rekindled his fandom of The Rock.

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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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Host Tim Kail reviews AEW's latest pay-per-view, Wrestle Dream.

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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*Warning - this episode contains explicit content...

Granny Franny joins Tim Kail for a very special and very personal episode of The Work of Wrestling podcast.

Topics include:

• Bray Wyatt's return address on Friday Night SmackDown.
• Sami Zayn and Roman Reigns stellar segments.
• Tim's new favorite shirt, Sami Zayns "Honorary Uce" tee.
• And just how that shirt helped Tim during a routine medical procedure.

And more!

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This week Tim Kail reviews WWE's latest premium live event Extreme Rules.

Topics include:

• Sheamus being great as a babyface.
• Ronda Rousey's bad attitude affecting her performance.
• The superficiality of the Karrion Kross character.
• Drew McIntyre in need of a reinvention.
• Edge vs Finn Balor bringing the good kind of melodrama.
• The many characters of Seth Rollins.
• Tim's full thoughts on Bray Wyatt.

And more!

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This week Tim Kail talks ticket sales and cognitive behavorial therapy for the entire wrestling fanbase.

Topics include:

• Catastrophizing after the news of AEW's low ticket sales and dipping ratings.
• Why Tim likes AEW more than WWE, but doesn't assume that means anything in particular.
• Different cognitive distortions within the pro-wrestling community.
• Why Tim is more disturbed by AEW's new inability to use the word "shit".
• An alternative rational response to pro-wrestling news.

And more!

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This week Tim Kail dissects a segment from Smack Down and tells a story about sleep walking & wrestling action figures.

Topics include:

• The quality and depth of Sami Zayn's performance.
• Roman being bound for Hollywood.
• Tim's thoughts on the rest of Smack Down.
• How sleep walking has affected Tim's life.
• How a surprise placement of a figure helped him.

And more!

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It's Suicide Prevention Month, and host Tim Kail, who has faced his own mental health issues of late, lets you know you're not alone and that things can get better.

CLICK HERE for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Dial 988 for the suicide and crisis lifeline.

Reach out to Tim on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @WorkOfWrestling.

This week host Tim Kail is joined by Kayla Fabienne, a writer, teacher, ring announcer, and lover of professional wrestling.

You can read her and others' work on http://thespectacleofexcess.com.

Topics include:

• the unappreciated role of the ring bell.
• the difficulty of music cues.
• the improvisational nature of pro-wrestling.
• attempting to honor kayfabe.
• the meaning of certain in-ring rituals.
• confronting writer's block.

And more!

Follow Kayla on Twitter @SpectacleOfX.

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This week Tim Kail talks about CM Punk's post-All Out media scrum, the fallout, what it means from the perspective of art, and Jon Moxley's Dynamite promo. 

Topics include:

• Tim's initially positive response to Punk's press conference.
• Realizing the toxicity of Punk's words.
• Taking issue with the idea that Adam Page has "done nothing..."
• The hypocrisy in some of Punk's statements.
• Jon Moxley's promo as a rebuttal.
• Wanting to move on from what Punk represents.

And more!

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This week Tim Kail discusses the actual worth of WWE, why he believes they've swindled Netflix, and what we can do to push back against the darkness of our times.

Tim is joined once again by his friend John Macy to discuss AEW's latest pay-per-view, All Out.

Topics include:

• The masked man with the casino chip.
• There being one too many trios matches.
• The trios matches detracting from the Tag Champions.
• Has John changed his mind on Jade Cargil??
• Should Wardlow hug children?
• Powerhouse Hobbs defeats Ricky Starks; how much does this really hurt Ricky's ascent?
• The Acclaimed as fan favorites and how their tag title match has made them a more serious threat.
• The crowd loving Jamie Hayter.
• Was Jungle Boy Jack Peery underserved?
• Chris Jericho and Bryan Danielson put on a low key banger.
• Does Sting belong in AEW?
• And, finally, how could CM Punk possibly defeat Jon Moxley?

And much more!

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This week we journey to Cardiff to review Clash At The Castle.

Tim gives his thoughts on every match and then some.

Topics include:

• an analysis of every woman in the opening six-woman tag match.
• Sheamus and Gunther beating the hell out of each other in the match of the night.
• Some of Liv Morgan's shortcommings and how they could be improved.
• The bad acting of The Judgment Day vs the good acting of Edge and Rey.
• Rollins vs Riddle and how a lack of story reveals itself.
• Roman Reigns knowing his body.

And much more!

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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 is joined by his mom, Granny Franny, to review Dwayne Johnson's latest film, The Smashing Machine.

Tim and Franny discuss the film's unique perspective on sports-psychology, the turbulent relationship between Mark and Dawn, and Dwayne Johnson's Oscar-worthy, sensitive performance.

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Thank you for listening. May the moment of pop be with you.

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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This week Tim Kail reviews AEW's latest pay-per-view Forbidden door.

Topics include:

• The excellence of commentary.
• Why story and stakes makes for good matches.
• Why Tim's match of the night is Orange Cassidy vs Will Ospreay.
• Claudio vs Zach Saber Jr. being pure wrestling joy.
• Why does Adam Cole not resonate with Tim.
• Why it's so interesting to see Okada in a multi-man match.
• Tim feels like we have enough mediocre white guys at the top.
• Why Jay White is interesting.
• Why are so many matches anticlimactic?
• The main event match between Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Jon Moxley for the interim AEW Championship.

And much more!

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