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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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Send a text We dive into why tag team wrestling still rules, break down AEW’s swerves and WWE’s stalls, and map the indie shows fueling our calendar. Gear drops, figure crossovers, and a ringside heel moment round out a packed, fast ride. • the craft of tag team psychology and the power of the hot tag • AEW Grand Slam outcomes and what the swerves signal • WWE predictability vs AEW volatility in long-term booking • favorite tag teams across eras and the Freebird rule debate • KCW tag divisio...
Send us a text We hit Vergie for KCW Ascension and watched a surprise triple threat, a fired-up debut from Party McFly, and Sean Cruz turn the crowd on a dime. The lights were new, the gym was loud, and the heavyweight scene now has a clear challenger with real momentum. • Party McFly’s Kentucky debut and move-set showcase • Impromptu triple threat and post-match chaos • Cruz’s heel philosophy on titles, heat and business • Unfinished business with Doug Delicious, Gen Z and Chainsaw Nate • P...
Send us a text We weigh a lopsided Rumble weekend where the women delivered, the men drifted, and AJ vs Gunther slapped in the best way. We map the road to Mania, question a masked attacker, and lock plans for our KCW Ascension post-show. • AJ Styles vs Gunther as the night’s pure fight • Women’s Rumble anchored by Liv, Raquel tension • Sol Ruca’s finisher and Lash Legend stock rising • Men’s Rumble pacing issues and production misses • Brock vs Ilya optics and “work vs shoot” vibes • Yeet F...
Send us a text 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 seconds decide everything. • NWA Locked & Loaded recap and why cages change pacing • Innovate Pro shocks with title changes and heel turns • KCW Ascension preview and junior heavyweight stakes • Gen Z’s AEW day: bloodwork scramble and sec...
Send us a text 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. • how crowd energy affects match flow • why titles are symbols and legacy is substance • Innovate Wrestling history and lineage of belts • training foundations at Net Pro and paying dues • breakdown of singles and tag finishers • faction math...
Send us a text 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 road map for a busy 2026. • Drew’s win and Fatu’s fingerprints on the main event • Melo vs Shinsuke entrances and Trick’s ceiling debate • Rumble in Saudi speculation and legends factor • Cody heel turn theory and Gable return timing • P...
Send us a text 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 crowd energy reminded us why we show up. • Jericho speculation and why spoilers kill the pop • Cardona’s return, names and trademarks, merch shifts • Picture-in-picture burying match moments on TV • Crossovers done right vs theme-night ov...
Send us a text 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 goodbye wrap the show. • Cotton Eyed Joe setup and ringside chaos • Scramble spillover and broken chairs moment • Country Gents table match finish and fan antics • Carson Drake vs Keri mechanical bull spot and pacing • KCW Golden Ticket pe...
Send us a text 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 Virgie’s public pool, and what real production value means when your goal is to make a parent forget the mortgage for two hours and let their kids scream for a hero. It’s wrestling as community, not just content. Jonathan Hampton and Jeremy...
Send us a text 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, and map out our new series reviewing indie shows. • VIP pre-show stories and meeting Good Brothers • Z Collins vs Gaines pacing and roll-up twist • RT3’s midair spear finish and selling • Chase Emery’s Southeastern title ...
Send us a text 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 Bloodline saga—and get honest about fatigue, nostalgia, and why pulling Paul Heyman out might be the only true reset. From there we zoom out: Saudi-hosted tentpoles change who gets to be there, which streaks survive, and how a Royal Rumble will...
Send a text 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 the disturbing Raja Davis incident head-on, examining how an untrained fighter's presence in a wrestling ring led to a legitimate and dangerous assault on wrestler Stu Sanders. The conversation doesn't shy away from placing blame where it belongs...
Send us a text 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 true in spectacular fashion as he confronted John Cena following Cody Rhodes' championship defense. Throughout our passionate discussion, we dissect both nights of what could have easily been condensed into a single action-packed event. The...
Send us a text 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 about separating Hogan's undeniable impact on the business from his controversial personal life, exploring how he blazed trails for wrestlers like The Rock and John Cena to transition to Hollywood careers. Heavy D shares a fascinating firsth...
Send us a text 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' knee injury might be the perfect setup for CM Punk's championship aspirations. The conversation takes fascinating turns through the landscape of modern wrestling, from Cody Rhodes' potential heel turn to WWE's renewed embrace of celebrity ...
Send a text 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 unexpected appearance in Saudi Arabia starts our conversation, as we question the legitimacy of his fan interaction and what it reveals about TKO's growing influence over WWE's direction. The corporate overlords seem to be making their presence fe...
Send a text 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 recent release was legitimate or a scripted storyline • Analyzing our experience at the Lexington WWE show where CM Punk made a surprise appearance • Breaking down CM Punk's Saudi Arabia controversy and his public apology • Discussing Liv Morgan's in...
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Send a text 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 Omos re-signed and Rusev returning – WWE doesn't need multiple similar big men • Dakota Kai and Eddie Thorpe releases were particularly shocking given their recent prominence • Backlash felt more like an extended episode of Raw than a premium event...
Send a text 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 immediate reactions to Cena's heel turn, with Noah particularly emotional as a lifelong Cena fan • Jay Uso defeated Gunther to capture the Intercontinental Championship in a match that everyone agrees was overdue • The women's triple threat match saw...
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