Working Stiff: Comedians Talk Wrasslin'
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The First Ever Working Stiff Mailbag!
SummaryIn this episode of Working Stiff, the hosts dive into a wide-ranging discussion about the current state of professional wrestling, candidly expressing their frustration with the lack of engaging storytelling in the industry today. They focus heavily on the Bloodline narrative, criticizing it as an overly long and lazy storyline that has lost its initial impact. The conversation also touches on TNA, with the hosts reflecting on the company's historical significance while debating its uncertain future and the challenges of maintaining relevance in a modern landscape. The episode also highlights the upcoming Forbidden Door event and the complexities of cross-promotional relationships between wrestling organizations. The hosts compare the creative philosophies of different promotions, praising instances where performers take ownership of their own visions while lamenting the lack of direction in certain angles. Throughout the episode, the hosts maintain their signature conversational style, dissecting the industry's successes and failures with humor and critical honesty, ultimately leading into their first-ever mailbag segment where they address specific questions from their listener community.
Updated Jun 20, 2026
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