I would suggest you remind your wife of the safety aspect of being properly done and the piece of mind a sound sleep will give. As well, you did say it was "your Mancave" so just do it. If your carefull cutting the drywall out in the time it takes the electrician to install the lines and to have the board up and the taping and first skim coat on, your wife should be just leaving from the afternoon at the Spa being pampered that you paid for in advance.
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