Shake Them Ropes is a pro wrestling podcast hosted by Jeff Hawkins and Chris Novembrino. Each week, we dive into the top stories in professional wrestling and opine on whatever's on our mind from the week in professional wrestling television (and sometimes even Jeff's beloved 80s wrestling) with a light hearted take on the performance aspects of the product. Check us out on Twitter @ShakeThemRopes!
This podcast is a member of the Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network.Learn more about the Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network at voicesofwrestling.com.
Shake Them Ropes #221: WWE Battleground preview, Jason Jordan revealed as Kurt Angle's son, GLOW Episode 3, and more from Raw and Smackdown on this week's episode! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Rob & Jeff are back with many topics to get into. We start with the Impact Three: Del Rio's suspension, Broken Hardys IP fight, and DeAngelo Williams wrestling. Plus, This Week in WWE TV and GLOW episode 2! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
WWE Great Balls of Fire is officially over, but the talk isn't! Three legitimately great matches highlight a fantastic overall event during what is usually a slow, plodding time in the WWE schedule. Samoa Joe vs Brock Lesnar was a SummerSlam quality main event held a month early, but what does that now mean for SummerSlam itself? We'll discuss the results of each match, plus where WWE goes from here. Oh, and BRAUN! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-po...
This week, Jeff and Rob begin our review of the NETFLIX series GLOW. If you're on the fence about trying GLOW, tune in to our review of the pilot to help your decision. Plus, we're joined by a special guest to discuss the show! Also, one of the best looking lineups in some time happens this Sunday as WWE presents the Great Balls of Fire PPV. We'll discuss the buildup, matches, and future on this episode of Shake Them Ropes! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wre...
A big week for WWE: All three major weekly shows are headlined by the WWE Women's Division. Plus, Lavar Ball appears on Raw, the Fashion Police are raided again, and Braun is back. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jeff Hawkins is joined by Steve Kaufmann of Afterbuzz TV this week to discuss WWE Money In The Bank, Raw and Smackdown, plus some NXT TV and the Ember Moon Women's Title chase. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
We preview this weekend's WWE Money In The Bank PPV on STR 215 + This Week In Asstory, NJPW in the USA, Cody Rhodes, Raw, Smackdown and more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
We bounce through WWE TV for this week. The fallout from Extreme Rules, the road to Money In The Bank, the return of Lana, the passion of Joe, and more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
WWE Extreme Rules 2017 answers the question... What's next for Brock Lesnar? Well, we got our answer. Plus, Bayley begged for an Extreme Rules match against Alexa Bliss only to... be shy about being extreme. Whoops! More on Extreme Rules this week on STR! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Extreme Rules preview, This Week in Sidstory, Women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match, Kurt Angle and Corey Graves... all this and more on this week's Shake Them Ropes sponsored by Sid. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
This week, Rob and Jeff look at the Best of Sid in two different eras. Plus, the week that was in WWE: Jinder Mahal is WWE Champion, Breezango almost hangs them up, Matt Hardy vs Impact Wrestling, the Mae Young Classic is announced, and much more. Get 10% off your order on great men's and women's watches at http://www.LordTimePieces.com with promo code ROPES! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https...
WWE Backlash: Rob & Jeff discuss the results and fun from WWE Backlash, featuring Jinder Mahal in the main event for the WWE Championship. Plus, what match disappointed us beyond all thought. NXT Takeover: We'll discuss the future of both Hideo Itami and Bobby Roode, stemming from their NXT Title match in Chicago. Plus, the breakup of DIY. It's a loaded episode reviewing a major weekend for WWE... we hope you enjoy! Try ZipRecruiter free right now at http://www.ziprecruiter.com/shake! Suppor...
WWE Backlash, NXT Takeover, UK Championship special... it is a loaded weekend for WWE. Shake Them Ropes is here to discuss it all, plus our thoughts on what the most interesting match of the weekend really is! Support STR and our sponsor ZipRecruiter: When finding the right team for your small business, use ZipRecruiter to find the right people fast! ZipRecruiter.com/shake Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising In...
Shake Them Ropes returns to discuss the brutal WWE European tour as it relates to injuries to main roster talent. Plus, Jared Followill of Kings of Leon's disturbing comments, LINKIN PARK's new sound, and some wrestling talk about the upcoming NXT Takeover in Chicago and WWE Backlash. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Rob McCarron and Jeff Hawkins are back with a full rundown of WWE Payback, plus a look back at Bret Hart's Wrestling With Shadows documentary. We're also joined by Sealia Bloom to discuss her live attendance of WWE Payback and more. Check out our sponsor Lord Time Pieces @ http://www.lordtimepieces.com + Promo Code: Ropes Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & ...
WWE Payback (not Backlash, that comes later) is this Sunday! Rob & Jeff go through the card, and discuss how each match is the most important match in the history of this great sport. Plus: Dana vs Emma, twitter polls, Robyn's best song, Wrestling With Shadows, and Roderick Strong. And more. Of course. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ...
A loaded episode of bouncing around to all the topics in WWE this week. Matt Hardy's multiple personalities, Mike Bennett and Maria in WWE, the best of Raw and Smackdown, and much more. STR 205 Live! Except, not live. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
The 2017 WWE Superstar Shake Up (which definitely isn't a draft obviously...) is over, and we'll talk all of the roster moves: Which was the biggest, most surprising, least surprising, and more. Also, Jeff's WrestleMania weekend live thoughts, and your twitter questions! Support us and get free food with Blue Apron at http://www.blueapron.com/shake! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc...
Rob McCarron is joined by VOW's Joe Lanza to discuss WWE WrestleMania 33. We'll discuss the matches, results, and future of the brands heading into the rest of the year. Plus, NXT Takeover thoughts, Shinsuke Nakamura's future, and much more. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
WWE WrestleMania 33 weekend is finally here. On this week's Shake Them Ropes, Rob McCarron and Jeff Hawkins preview NXT Takeover: Orlando and WrestleMania 33 itself. It is more than just the result of Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar that matters, but also how we get there. Plus, is that the real main event of the show? NXT Takeover: Orlando looks to be a much better card than what the hype suggests. We're joined by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com to help us look at Saturday's NXT event. Plus, Ryan Satin...
Shake Them Ropes pops up early this week due to TRAVELING! Rob goes to Orlando one week early because... of course he does. So instead of Raw and Smackdown, this week its a trip back to 1987 as STR covers Southpaw Regional Wrestling's build up to Lethal Leap Year '87! Plus, NXT TV and the road to Takeover. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...
200 Episodes! We've made it, and we're not stopping now. This week on the show we reflect on the last three years of Shake Them Ropes, our favorite WWE events we covered, and a look into the future. Plus, Jack Swagger's release from WWE. That's not all! Don't think for a second we don't get into the final segments of both Raw and Smackdown from this week. AJ Styles fired! Seth Rollins running! Mick Foley teething! It's all on this week's episode of Shake Them Ropes, our 200th episode! Try Blue A...
Rob & Jeff return live for the WWE Fastlane 2017 post-show. We'll talk all the happenings from WWE Fastlane, including the Universal Championship match between Goldberg and Kevin Owens. Plus, Bully Ray and the Hardys in Ring of Honor. Support our show and try some free food with Blue Apron at http://www.blueapron.com/shake! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy ...
A full preview of Sunday's WWE Fastlane 2017 PPV comes along on this week's Shake Them Ropes. We get into the matches, what we're excited to see, and our expected winners and losers. Plus, WWE updates their Top 100 Matches to see before you die list... right when we complete our original countdown. GREAT TIMING! Various topics on the show include Emma and Dana Brooke's upcoming plans, #SamoaJoeFace, the future of the WWE Cruiserweight division, this week's great Smackdown, and the road to Wrestl...
(WARNING: Contains brief NXT TV spoilers) The two-year long saga ends, as we discuss Match #1 on the Top 100 Matches on WWE Network To See Before You Die countdown as originated by WWE Dot Com. It's Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels from WrestleMania 25! Plus, this week in WWE TV — Naomi, Braun vs Big Show, AJ vs Harper, and much more. Support our show and get free food! Visit http://www.blueapron.com/shake for three meals free right now! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-rop...
This episode is so loaded with topics we had to go over the hour mark once again. The list of topics range anywhere from Jeff booking Daniel Bryan to give his life for a dollar to Emmalina's debut and, apparently, final appearance on Raw. In between, we'll talk Bayley and Noami's title wins, the road to WrestleMania, and somehow our Top 100 match between Hart and Austin turns into a discussion on John Cena's career milestones. Yep. STR 196. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-t...
The Royal Rumble seemingly took place just yesterday, but wouldn't you know it, another WWE Pay Per View is already around the corner. This week on STR, we break down Sunday's Elimination Chamber PPV featuring three womens division matches on the main card (a record), and a (possibly) predictable Elimination Chamber match. Also, will Emmalina actually show up on Monday? And the Rock is making a movie about Paige. All this and more on STR 195 brought to you by http://www.mackweldon.com - Save 20%...
Rob & Jeff are back to talk the debut of Samoa Joe on WWE Raw, the main event of Elimination Chamber 2017, and all the fallout from the 2017 WWE Royal Rumble. Plus, our Top 100 comes closer to the top spot as we hit up Ric Flair vs Ricky Steamboat from Clash of the Champions VI! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
It's Royal Rumble time! The most exciting time of the year, we say! Rob and Jeff discuss the upcoming NXT Takeover and WWE Royal Rumble events in detail + We reveal your WWE Royal Rumble pool order of entry! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Info on the first ever STR Royal Rumble pool is given in this episode - so don't miss it if you wish to enter and win! Rob & Jeff go deep into Kurt Angle's upcoming induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, as well as analysis on the WWE UK Title Tournament and more. Save 10% off classic looking watches at http://www.lordtimepieces.com with promo code ROPES. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https:/...
