WOW - EP206 - WrestleMania 36 Review

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04/06/20 • 63 min

The Work Of Wrestling

Tim Kail and Al Monelli join forces once again to review the weirdest WrestleMania in WWE history!

Topics include:

The surreal, acid-trip, post-modern, meta masterpiece that is the #FireFlyFunHouse match.
All the ways in which WWE could have mitigated the loss of the crowd.
The fundamental difference between the #BoneyardMatch and the #FireFlyFunHouse match...but why it's okay to enjoy them both (or not).
Did WWE want viewers to believe the #BoneyardMatch was "cool", or did they understand they were making something "so bad it's good"?
Charlotte being the best, and why.
Kevin Owens vs Seth Rollins becoming an instant "hidden gem".
Randy Orton vs Edge being one of the few examples of using the lack of a crowd to a story's advantage.
Whether or not WWE should have done this show at all.
The real reason why WWE hasn't yet shut down.
What WWE could do in the weeks ahead if they're forced to shut down by the government.

And much more! This is a great convo between two old friends longtime listeners are sure to enjoy.

Follow Al on Twitter @MonelliFilms and follow his latest feature-length documentary at https://www.facebook.com/marionettelandfilm

Thanks for listening, one and all. See you next week!

Tim Kail and Al Monelli join forces once again to review the weirdest WrestleMania in WWE history!

Topics include:

The surreal, acid-trip, post-modern, meta masterpiece that is the #FireFlyFunHouse match.
All the ways in which WWE could have mitigated the loss of the crowd.
The fundamental difference between the #BoneyardMatch and the #FireFlyFunHouse match...but why it's okay to enjoy them both (or not).
Did WWE want viewers to believe the #BoneyardMatch was "cool", or did they understand they were making something "so bad it's good"?
Charlotte being the best, and why.
Kevin Owens vs Seth Rollins becoming an instant "hidden gem".
Randy Orton vs Edge being one of the few examples of using the lack of a crowd to a story's advantage.
Whether or not WWE should have done this show at all.
The real reason why WWE hasn't yet shut down.
What WWE could do in the weeks ahead if they're forced to shut down by the government.

And much more! This is a great convo between two old friends longtime listeners are sure to enjoy.

Follow Al on Twitter @MonelliFilms and follow his latest feature-length documentary at https://www.facebook.com/marionettelandfilm

Thanks for listening, one and all. See you next week!

Previous Episode

WOW - EP205 - Go On!

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail reveals what this episode was originally intended to be about...a fun surprise that was undone by a not-so-fun surprise. But all is not lost!

In the midst of his story, he is gets a call from an old friend of the pod, resulting in an impromptu conversation that promises to make us all feel like "everything is going to be all right."

Topics include:

AEW Blood And Guts being postponed.
Interactions with customer service ticket vendors in the wake of Covid-19.
The distinction between being a critic and being a consumer.
Roman Reigns reportedly dropping out of WrestleMania to protect his health.

And more!

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Thanks for listening and have a great night!

Next Episode

WOW - EP207 - The Hand

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail discusses the value of gaining distance from our emotions when analyzing art.

Topics include:

The ups & downs of the latest episode of AEW Dynamite.
How being "in one's feelings" can corrupt one's ability to effectively analyze art.
How mindfulness practices can help one better appreciate art (and life).
An exercise to illustrate how overpowering thoughts and feelings obscure our view of reality.
What does constructive criticism become when it is unmotivated by passing judgment?

And much more!

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Thanks for listening!