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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 perks and fan-first moves
• KCW card highlights, merch, and big-and-tall sizes
• Classic analysis of Kerry Von Erich vs Ric Flair
• Worker-or-shoot on Vikingo heel turn and NXT botch
• AEW title choices, Hangman, Joe, and MJF implications
• Gunther’s nuclear heat and Cena’s poetic loss
• Why indie shows beat TV for connection and value
• Upcoming indie dates and our front row plans

Stick to the Work or Shoot podcast. The Showing Color team is gonna bring you everything from indie wrestling, right? We’re here for everything KCW, AMW, NWA, TSW, CGW, FOP, FBI, CIA, yo mommas house, it don't matter, we there all next year.

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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 “Bobo” Tackett walk us through the heartbeat of KCW: old-school presentation with modern pacing, a locker room that studies psychology over spot spam, and a clear promise of forward progress every show. They tease a special guest with WWE experience, spotlight OVW crossover with Freya the Slaya, and hint at 2026 ambitions that could push KCW to a national audience. We talk territory vibes, why bar shows and basketball gyms deliver unmatched energy, and how blue aprons and yellow buckles nod to Mid-Atlantic storytelling without getting stuck in nostalgia.

We don’t shy from hot topics either. Expect masked-man theories, Cena-era nostalgia, and frank talk about why TV swings between sterile and excessive. If you care about “how to start a wrestling promotion,” “indie wrestling storytelling,” or “best indie shows in Kentucky,” this is your map: build a team, find an ego-free mentor, learn to call it in the ring, and be comfortable being uncomfortable. Then reinvest in your fans. That’s KCW’s blueprint—and why Champions for Charity isn’t just a card, it’s a catalyst.

Grab your seat for five bucks, snag the limited event tee that sends money back to the pool, and come ready to pop. If this conversation hits, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs a reason to go to their local show this weekend.

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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 triple threat
• Hall of Fame honors and John Noble’s farewell
• Katina vs Evil Nate analysis, gear and presentation
• Country Gentlemen chaos and tag psychology
• War Games breakdown, Eric Porter turn, chair shots
• Production notes, merch talk, and crowd power
• AEW Full Gear reactions and Cena last-match picks
• Plans for KCW, Knoxville show, and 2025 indie coverage

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