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Tim Kail

@workofwrestling

Host of The Work Of Wrestling podcast | New episodes on Monday | Currently writing a book, The Work Of Wrestling: A Book About Art | I love Batman, Star Wars, Star Trek, Mad Men, The X-Files, & Twin Peaks | Diagnosed Bipolar 1 in 2020 | He/Him

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Love that too. It feels weird to say this, but I like it when the crowd is genuinely funny, when they're engrossed in the action and there's a sense of play to their chants.

06.03.2026 03:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Like" if you similarly suffer from millennial age dysmorphia.

05.03.2026 23:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When my book is published, I want to go to a wrestling event and hand out free copies.

05.03.2026 23:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The kinds of questions only wrestling fans ask:

#WrestleSky

05.03.2026 22:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Work of Wrestling WHAT BRINGS ME JOY I realized something as I was pondering WWE this morning. I don't actually enjoy criticizing the company. While it gives me intellectual satisfaction to analyze any art, even bad.....

NEW Facebook Post on why I don't enjoy criticizing WWE:

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05.03.2026 16:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Contrary to the norm of our community I honestly don't enjoy criticizing WWE. Like the act of dismantling their less than good content doesn't bring me joy. WWE being good and telling interesting stories brings me joy. They're just not telling good stories right now.

05.03.2026 14:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We've got to get you on the pod, Rob! Would be great to catch up and get your take on the lay of the land.

05.03.2026 13:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Before each of his matches I honestly don't think much of Speedball Mike Bailey (his whole gimmick just doesn't resonate with me) but then he inevitably does something amazing in the match and I'm like, "Wow! I get it."

#AEWDynamite

05.03.2026 03:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks, Rob. That reassures me ๐Ÿ˜‚

05.03.2026 03:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I feel like I'm the only wrestling fan alive who isn't a fan of FTR.

#AEWDynamite

05.03.2026 02:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

First saw Thunder Rosa in NWA Powerrr several years ago. I loved her from the first moment I saw her work. Glad to see she's had success.

#AEWDynamite #WrestleSky

05.03.2026 02:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Jon Moxley has put together an impressive body of work over the years. Watching him work on #AEWDynamite every week feels like a privilege.

05.03.2026 02:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Orange & Darby vs The Dogs was just delightful. The way it began, with such chaos and fighting outside the ring pre-bell made what could've been a bathroom break feel distinct and meaningful. I love how #AEWDynamite makes every moment feel important.

05.03.2026 01:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Orange's pitiful little pyro is one of many small details that make him my favorite character in #ProWrestling today.

#AEWDynamite

05.03.2026 01:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Solid match between Kevin Knight and MJF.

Nice way to start off #AEWDynamite.

05.03.2026 01:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Excerpt from my forthcoming book, The Work Of Wrestling: A Book About Art ๐Ÿ“•๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿคผ, on #OrangeCassidy:

04.03.2026 22:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Psyched for #AEWDynamite!

04.03.2026 22:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Reality Era Podcast Episode ยท The Work Of Wrestling ยท February 9, 2015 ยท 36m

This one is an oldie but a goodie. Check out my remastered and re-released episode from The #WorkOfWrestling archive. This is the origin of the phrase "Moment Of Pop". I also examine #TripleH being interviewed by Steve Austin and I define The Reality Era.

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04.03.2026 15:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Goodnight, one and all. May the Moment of Pop be with you. ๐Ÿ˜ด

04.03.2026 03:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looking for more #followers, preferably good humans who are kind, funny, and talented. I dig #ProWrestling and will post mostly about that (hey #WrestleSky!) and other things that make me happy to be on this planet.

If you like the sound of that give me a follow and I'll follow back.

03.03.2026 22:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It was like a weird dream lol

03.03.2026 03:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There's something off about Punk v Roman in their current incarnations. I can't quite pinpoint what it is yet. But that promo exchange felt labored and the "I'm gonna bury you next to your father" line felt very scripted.

I don't know what their fight could be about.

#WWERaw

03.03.2026 03:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If this doesn't end with Finn beating the shit out of Dom then I don't understand wrestling in the slightest. #WWERaw

03.03.2026 02:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When is #RomanReigns?

03.03.2026 02:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Excellent match out of nowhere by Dragon Lee and Gunther. I was engaged from start to finish. Well done.

#WWERaw

03.03.2026 01:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Work Of Wrestling Performing Arts Podcast ยท Updated Weekly ยท Professional wrestling is an art. The Work of Wrestling is dedicated to exploring that simple truth. Produced & hosted by Tim Kail.

Hello #WrestleSky friends watching #WWERaw. My name is Tim and I host The #WorkOfWrestling #podcast where I analyze wrestling as an art form. New, free eps every Monday. Check it out!

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03.03.2026 01:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good overall start to #WWERaw. Simple things like that quick scene in the parking lot and Dragon attacking Gunther before the match make the show feel alive and like anything can happen. I hope they weave that energy throughout the show.

03.03.2026 01:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Should I watch #WWERaw tonight or the Real Housewives of Potomac?

I'd like to check in on what #WWE is doing, but I also want to be rewarded for my emotional investment.

Decisions, decisions.

03.03.2026 00:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Work Of Wrestling: Not An Elimination Chamber Review This week, Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail doesn't review Elimination Chamber. Instead, he reacts to the comments on his Facebook post about skipping this year's Chamber. Tim discusses the blandness o...

NEW & FREE #WorkOfWrestling #podcast where I DON'T review #WWEChamber and instead react to you comments on my Facebook page. It's a lighthearted rambly episode where I dismantle The Vision and discuss how we're being primed for a dictatorship.

www.workofwrestling.com/not-an-elimi...

03.03.2026 00:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Not An Elimination Chamber Review Podcast Episode ยท The Work Of Wrestling ยท March 2 ยท 1h 17m

NEW #WorkOfWrestling #podcast is available now where I discuss why I didn't review #WWEChamber. Give it a listen and let me know what you think:

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

02.03.2026 15:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0