Work Or Shoot?: A Wrestling Podcast
A Work is a legitimate and unscripted exchange or sequence within a wrestling match. A Shoot is defined as the planned or scripted elements of a match or storyline
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Work Or Shoot? is a podcast from Team T4 about everything professional wrestling.
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Episodes
43 episodes
From Snowmageddon To Spotlights: Gen Z On AEW, NWA, And The Grind
We trade Snowmageddon for steel cages, hot dogs, and a fast-rising 19-year-old who went from ROH tapings to NWA Exodus. Gen Z breaks down the grind, from AEW emails and backstage pivots to heel craft, hardcore limits, and why the first 20 secon...
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Episode 43
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1:10:42
'THE FACTION' AT NET PRO STUDIOS, HOME OF INNOVATE WRESTLING
We sit down at Net Pro Studios with the Faction to unpack losing two tag titles, why legacy beats gold, and how the Innovate crowd helps shape the story. The ring is loud, the training is real, and the politics are messier than the belts.
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Episode 42
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51:45
We Follow The Belt Chaos, Book The Rumble Picture, And Map Out A Year Of Indie Wrestling
We dive straight into SmackDown’s shock finish, then chase the ripple effects across the Rumble picture, Cody heel theories, and a volatile midcard. The back half is a love letter to indie wrestling with full cards, factions in crisis, and the ...
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Episode 41
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1:00:35
We Love You, Indie Wrestling, Please Take Our Money
We kick off the new year with WWE spoilers, crossover fatigue, and a full-throated defense of surprise pops, then pivot to how TV production choices bury great spots. The second half is all love for indie wrestling, where grit, heat, and real c...
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Episode 40
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1:04:37
Honkey Tonks and Title Shots: An Indie Wrestling Ringside Christmas
We turn a Christmas special into a full indie road report from Knoxville to KCW, break down a classic Flair vs Kerry match, and dive into worker-or-shoot calls on AAA, NXT, and AEW. A fierce take on Gunther’s heat and a poetic look at Cena’s go...
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Episode 39
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1:16:05
When TV Fades, The Territory Spirit Returns; From Virgie To The Big Time: KCW’s Mission, Memories, And A $5 Charity Supercard
A five-dollar ticket, a packed gym, and a mission bigger than the card itself. We bring Kentucky Championship Wrestling into the studio to unpack why indie wrestling is hitting harder than televised giants, how a small-town show can restore Vir...
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Episode 38
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56:04
Inside AMW’s Thanksgiving Turmoil: War Games, Hall Of Fame, And Why Local Wrestling Rocks. Plus John Nobles last match Hits Different
We relive AMW’s Thanksgiving Turmoil: a four-hour rollercoaster with double-ring War Games, a heartfelt Hall of Fame moment, and undercard surprises that made indie wrestling feel larger than life. We call shots honestly, celebrate the turn, an...
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Episode 37
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1:00:05
Bloodline Burnout, Saudi Daddies, and AEW Chaos: A Work or a Shoot?
The week felt like a coin flip between a brilliant slow burn and a tired rerun, and that’s exactly where we start. We wrestle with the eternal question—are we watching a real Jey Uso heel turn or another head fake designed to stretch the Bloodl...
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Episode 35
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1:07:44
Work Or Shoot?: Wayno has abandoned us.
The line between reality and performance in professional wrestling has never been more blurred, and in this episode, we welcome Wayne back as we dissect the most talked-about "work or shoot" moments rocking the wrestling world.We tackle...
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Episode 34
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1:02:10
The Beast's Return: Brock Lesnar Shakes Up SummerSlam
The unmistakable roar of "The Beast is Back!" sets the tone for this thrilling breakdown of WWE SummerSlam 2024. We called Brock Lesnar's return months ago after spotting his figure in merchandise shipments, and our predictions finally came tru...
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Episode 33
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1:01:37
Real Americans and Fake Injuries
The wrestling world was rocked this week by the passing of Hulk Hogan, and the Work or Shoot Podcast hosts deliver a raw, unfiltered conversation about the Hulkster's complicated legacy. Wrestling fans will appreciate the honest discussion abou...
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Episode 32
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50:22
Spears, Celebrities, Fake Injuries and Cooter Bites: Wrestling's Wildest Week
Is Seth Rollins truly injured, or is WWE crafting the perfect storyline leading into SummerSlam? The Work or Shoot Podcast dives headfirst into wrestling's most compelling conspiracy theories, examining the subtle clues that suggest Rollins' kn...
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Episode 31
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49:52
The Blurred Lines
The invisible line between reality and fiction is what makes professional wrestling magic, and on this episode of Work or Shoot, we're pulling back the curtain to examine exactly where that line falls in today's WWE landscape.CM Punk's ...
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Episode 30
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48:55
Truth, Lies, and Spears in Mid-Air
The line between reality and fiction in professional wrestling is constantly blurred, and we're here to analyze what's a "work" (planned storyline) versus a "shoot" (unscripted reality) in WWE and beyond.• Debating whether R-Truth's rec...
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Episode 29
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53:41
Work Or Shoot? : Dark Match (THE LOST EPISODE)
Literally lost this episode for a month. listen and laugh.Don't forget to Like, Sub, Comment, Write a letter, Call us, Meet us, Come on the podcast.
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57:28
Backlash Feels Like Raw: A Post-WrestleMania Reality Check
The wrestling world was rocked by surprising WWE roster cuts including Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, Cora Jade, and Eddie Thorpe, signaling a major post-WrestleMania rebuilding phase.• Strowman's release makes sense with O...
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Episode 27
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57:42
What's Best For Business: The Night Wrestling Changed Forever (And Wrestlemania 41 reactions)
John Cena shocks the wrestling world by defeating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to become a record-breaking 17-time world champion while simultaneously turning heel for the first time in nearly two decades.• The hosts express their imm...
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Episode 26
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1:00:03
Yeet or Be Yeeted: WrestleMania Week Preview
The Showing Color Podcast crew excitedly previews WrestleMania week with match-by-match predictions for both nights, discussing the meteoric rise of Jey Uso, Gunther's dominance, and potential Bloodline drama to come. They debate title changes ...
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Episode 25
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1:15:12
Happy 3:16 Day! Our Favorite Stone Cold Moments and Way Too Early WrestleMania Predictions
Stone Cold Day brings the wrestling world into focus as we dive headfirst into the chaotic build toward what might be the most star-studded WrestleMania in years. From the electrifying European crowds giving American audiences a masterclass in ...
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Episode 24
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1:00:15
Hello, My Name Is Mark. Elimination Chamber Results And Claybo Is Right.
Well, Shit.Don't forget to Like, Sub, Comment, Write a letter, Call us, Meet us, Come on the podcast.Check us out on YOUTUBE
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Episode 23
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1:17:57
CENA'S HEEL TURN?!, ALEXA BLISS AS "FEMALE FIEND" AND KO VS SAMI WILL BE VIOLENT
This episode reveals the highs and lows in wrestling, including discussions about the Royal Rumble results and predictions for the upcoming Elimination Chamber. We dissect Cena's potential heel turn and explore the implications of various match...
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Episode 22
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1:35:58
**Bonus episode** Ryno On The Rumble **Bonus episode**
The Royal Rumble has arrived, and with it comes anticipation for surprises, crowd favorites, and daring predictions. In our recent episode, we delve deep into who might win the Rumble and the potential storylines that could evolve post-event.
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1:21:06
Rumble Speculation, Clay's Shiny Belt Drama, and Will Cody Turn Heel? Let's Get Ready to Rumble!!
Excitement fills the air as the team delivers detailed predictions for the highly anticipated Royal Rumble. With lively discussions on potential surprise returns and expectations for the women's and men's Rumble matches, the hosts explore the s...
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Episode 21
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1:10:55
Jingle Bells & Wrestling Tales, Cody's Feud Twist, AEW Moves, And Wayno's In The Ring!
This episode blends wrestling nostalgia with holiday cheer, fostering lively discussions on everything from replica wrestling rings to iconic moves. We celebrate unforgettable wrestling moments while exploring the connections between festive sp...
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Episode 20
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