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Shane Hartline's Smack Talk Open: Wrestling Meets Comedy

3/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

Shane Hartline hosts NAW or Never: Smack Talk Open Micro in Los Angeles, blending wrestling and comedy.
Performers showcase their smack-talk skills and receive feedback from judges to refine and experiment with their characters, with winners gaining recognition.
Jenn Sterger, a judge and former wrestler, highlights the importance of storytelling in wrestling.
Hartline plans to keep the format flexible, allowing surprises during performances, including the one-year anniversary show in May.

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Story summary

Shane Hartline hosts NAW or Never: Smack Talk Open Micro in Los Angeles, blending wrestling and comedy.
Performers showcase their smack-talk skills and receive feedback from judges to refine and experiment with their characters, with winners gaining recognition.
Jenn Sterger, a judge and former wrestler, highlights the importance of storytelling in wrestling.
Hartline plans to keep the format flexible, allowing surprises during performances, including the one-year anniversary show in May.