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.
Jeff and Chris Novembrino (@chrisnovembrino) review, critique and deconstruct everything from NXT and Summerslam over this big WWE weekend. 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 and Jeff run through what should be a fun weekend of WWE with SummerSlam and Takeover. Plus, if you hadn't heard, Renee Young made history. 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 joins Jeff for airplane talk, then Jeff talks the debuts of Keith Lee and Ronda, ROH/NJPW selling out MSG, and other assorted things in the build to Summerslam. This one's a bit shorter than usual, but it's long enough to walk your dog. 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 episode has everything. First of all, Rob is back. Just because. NXT Power Rankings return with a brand new #1 on the chart. Also, Rob asks Jeff questions about life, entertainment, and sports. Oh, and Randy Orton is back so we can all watch WWE TV again safely. STR 278 now! 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...
Roman-Brock, The Women's PPV, a new NXT Champ and...TNA? Yes! TNA! All that and Jeff talks with Brian James O'Connell (@b3oc) about Mid-Atlantic Wrestling from 6-22-85 on the WWE Network. 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 first half, Jeff rages against bad storytelling, bad booking, bad everything about a bad Extreme Rules and the odd main roster shows, with a tip of the cap to Die Hard's 30th anniversary. Then, the wonderful salve that was 205 Live and NXT 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 the one time of year WWE gets extreme....except all those other times. Rob and Jeff both preview the Sunday PPV and Jeff has a few thoughts on JR, the Mae Young Classic and ROH/NJPW in MSG (letters!) 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, fresh off of "retiring" and ruining Jeff's goodbye on Fightful drops some audio about Brock. Then Jeff rides solo with thoughts on this week's WWE and Mid Atlantic Wrestling from 6/23/84. 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...
A very important message from Rob and Jeff on the future of Shake Them Ropes throughout the episode, but the final 10 minutes gets to the heart of the matter. Plus, this week in WWE TV... and booking the reveal of Braun Strowman's neighbors. 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 and Jeff are back to close out a wild week in WWE. Surprise results, surprise news, unfortunate news, and more. We talk Big Cass, Vader, WWE TV and more. It's Shake Them 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 & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Rob & Jeff preview an exciting weekend of WWE action. Who will be in the crowd at Takeover? What crazy stuff will Ricochet and Lars Sullivan do? Is Shinsuke Nakamura a cocksman? WHERE IS JAMES ELLSWORTH!? 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 and Jeff talk electrical panels and the impending debut of Lio Rush. 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...
Mike Sempervive of Wrestling Observer Radio sits in with Jeff Hawkins to talk about how DC sports are terrible and also pro wrestling. 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 answers your Twitter, Email, and personal questions on a solo edition of Shake Them 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 & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
The Rob McCarron Solo Vanity Project returns with Rob recklessly speculation on the move of WWE Smackdown Live to FOX. 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 spoils the end of WWE Royal Rumble 2019 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 Backlash 2018 is behind us, so now its time to move forward with fresh ideas and new stories to sink our teeth into like... Roman Reigns going for the Universal Title, AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura, and Brock Lesnar not being around. So, yeah, the summer of WWE is much like the spring of WWE. And winter, I guess. But hey we're just 7 months away from Royal Rumble 2019 build! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Adverti...
Jacob deGrom is injured so nothing means anything anymore but hey at least another WWE PPV is this weekend featuring Nutshots McGee trying for a third time to defeat AJ Styles for the WWE Championship. 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's best show ever. Jeff's best show ever. Your best show ever. Plus we profess love for this new guy we never heard of before who is taking Raw by storm, Drew McIntyre. 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 and Jeff run down a wild weekend for WWE. Bobby Lashley returns, No Way Jose and Ember Moon debut, Ronda Rousey's first WWE match, Brock Lesnar retains, Asuka's streak ends, and so much more. We deliver STR in two takes because one take just isn't enough for WWE WrestleMania 34 talk! 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/priv...
Rob McCarron and Jeff Hawkins return to predict what will be a wild and entertaining weekend in WWE land. It's WWE WrestleMania 34 and NXT Takeover: New Orleans time! We'll run through the matches, anticipated moments, potential surprises, and Ricochetness all on a packed edition of Shake Them 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 & Opt-Out: https://redci...
Chris Novembrino steps in for Rob this week as the guys talk the road to WWE WrestleMania, and the announcement of Daniel Bryan's return match. 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 and Jeff run down the what looks to be a nearly complete lineup for WWE WrestleMania 34\. Plus, after two years of purgatory, Daniel Bryan returns to the ring for WWE... for now. 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 and Jeff thoroughly review the best of this week in WWE TV. Braun Strowman is going to be the Tag Team Champions. Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar "miss" their scheduled appearances. Who will win the Trish Stratus Memorial Battle Royal? PLUS: Cena vs Undertaker is happening. Try ForHims.com/str for just $5 - Men's wellness, hair treatment, and more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...
Rob's back from vacation so you know what that means... Plus, Spanish Elias, WWE Fastlane preview, news on WWE releases, cuss words, Revival talk 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...
Jeff and special guest host Chris Novembrino go through this week in WWE from Elimination Chamber through NXT. The description is simple, the discussion is complex. 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 and Jeff are back heading into a potentially wild Elimination Chamber weekend. It's the next stop on the road to WrestleMania. We'll hopefully find out the direction for the Universal and Raw Women's Championships heading into Mania, plus the 2nd debut of Ronda Rousey. 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 was one up and down week of WWE television, folks. The highs of Raw, featuring Braun and Elias in a musical battle... The lows of Smackdown featuring Baron and Dolph entering the World Title picture. Plus, Rusev and Lana dress for the occasion, Buddy Murphy makes weight, and Akira Tozawa is still depressed over not being named 205 Live General Manager. All that and more on an all new Shake Them Ropes! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe...
The road to Elimination Chamber, Fastlane, and WrestleMania continues with twists and turns and Roderick Strong beating Hideo Itami WHAT!? 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...
Come for the Becky & Sami Mixed Match Challenge loss explanation, stay for the Shake Them Ropes WWE Royal Rumble Weekend in Review extravaganza. Rob and Jeff were live in Philadelphia for the Royal Rumble for all the craziness. Here our first person review of an amazing weekend. 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...
