Today’s Shake Them Ropes has everything: A Survivor Series card, a PWG card, an ROH card, WWE Business talk with Bleacher Report’s Chris Harrington, Finn Bálor pronunciation lessons, and even Sasha Banks' and Bálor’s entrance themes make an appearance. Everything! Special thanks to Chris Harrington for coming on to talk WWE biz, Q3 earnings, WWE Network and more. Follow Chris on Twitter @mookieghana and us at ShakeThemRopes.com! 00:00-02:12: Intro | Contact Info 02:12-08:15: The Women of NXT 08:...
Oct 31, 2014•1 hr 29 min
WWE Hell In A Cell has ended, so Rob McCarron and Jeff Hawkins go LIVE at ShakeThemRopes.com to get your immediate reaction to what happened, where things are going, and what impressed you the most. We run down the card to discuss the winners and losers, and take your calls for reactions. Plus, we get into the weekend NXT events and audience controversy a bit. A fun and lively show to start your week! Subscribe for free via...iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrest...
Oct 27, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Rob & Jeff return to preview and predict WWE's next special live event, Hell In A Cell. We wade through the laziness and confusion to break down what might happen, what should happen, and what will happen this Sunday on Pay-Per-View. We'll be back Sunday night, immediately after Hell In A Cell, for a LIVE call-in recap show. Catch all the info at ShakeThemRopes.com. An Enzo Amoré approved (unofficially) here, hope you enjoy it! 00:00-04:20: Intro & Post-HIAC Show Info04:20-06:30: Enzo Am...
Oct 22, 2014•1 hr 6 min
Brad Maddox is back, Justin Roberts is gone, Rusev is hitting dropkicks, and more hot topics from the week are discussed on Shake Them Ropes. Rob & Jeff return to find out exactly what is anything, and what is nothing, while finding many excuses to delay talking about Raw until they absolutely have to. Also, was Chris Benoit a bigger star in WCW than WWE? The answer… may surprise you. (No, it won’t) 00:00-04:40: Johnny Dangerously 04:40-08:10: Justin Roberts Released 08:10-13:05: Brad Maddox...
Oct 16, 2014•1 hr 4 min
Former WWE Superstar and NXT coach, Nick Dinsmore, took some time to chat with Rob McCarron on Shake Them Ropes. Formerly "Eugene" in WWE, Nick discusses a wide range of topics: Returning to WWE to coach at the Performance Center, living in India for three months while taping Ring Ka King, Fergal Devitt’s lack of driving skills, and more. Rob also goes into the news from the Smackdown taping, and a new stipulation added to a Hell In A Cell match. 00:00-01:00: Intro 01:00-05:00: Smackdown News 05...
Oct 09, 2014•35 min
Hall of Fame season continues, and this week Rob McCarron reveals his completed ballot for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame 2014. Plus, we discuss Rock's return, and some possibly unreasonable anger emerges. Also, Nick Dinsmore is released, and pronunciation lessons that may or may not be accurate. 00:00-01:45: Intro01:45-21:30: Rock's Return with Rusev21:30-35:10: Raw Thoughts35:10-36:00: Brief Announcer Rant36:00-39:00: Puroresushop.com / Pronunciations39:00-58:12: Rob's Hall of ...
Oct 08, 2014•1 hr 7 min
A very special edition of Shake Them Ropes, as Rob McCarron discusses his visit to the NXT TV Tapings last week, plus his visit to the WWE Performance Center. Rob got a solo tour of the entire complex, plus time with head coach Bill DeMott, so we’ll talk a bit about that. Plus, we run down the key topics from Raw, including Luke Harper’s freedom, John Cena’s inclusion in the hottest angle going, and what Rob got wrong about Mark Henry. Catch more on the WWE Performance Center in the following we...
Oct 01, 2014•1 hr 10 min
Rob McCarron and Jeff Hawkins, of the Shake Them Ropes audio podcast on Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network, chat for an hour on the WON Hall of Fame candidacy of Sting. We go through the WCW icon's career, his best matches, his legacy, and reasons why he has such a strong following as well as a strong dissenting base on his WON Hall of Fame portfolio. Catch VoicesofWrestling.com all month for commentary on the 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame voting and inductions. Support this p...
Sep 24, 2014•1 hr
STR returns this week to run down WWE Night of Champions, what we liked and didn't, plus we go over the keys from WWE Raw. Also, Rob is going to the Performance Center! WWE has been kind enough to invite Rob down to the Performance Center on Friday, and he'll get a first hand look at the TV tapings on Thursday. Follow the events @ShakeThemRopes, on Voices of Wrestling.com, and the WrestlingObserver.com! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nx...
Sep 24, 2014•42 min
A packed edition of Shake Them Ropes this week as Rob McCarron & Jeff Hawkins run down NXT Takeover, the near future of NXT, WWE’s unenthusiastic Raw, and predictions for Night of Champions. Plus, This Week in WWE History, some Old School birthdays, and Rob gets DDT’d by Ian Rotten. 00:00-01:50: Intro 01:50-27:15: WWE Raw Discussion 27:15-47:10: Night of Champions 47:10-48:20: Old School Birthdays 48:20-50:40: PuroresuShop.com / Contact Us 50:40-76:50: NXT Takeover & NXT Discussion 76:50...
Sep 17, 2014•1 hr 24 min
In this loaded edition of Shake Them Ropes, Rob & Jeff discuss CM Punk's resumé for the WON Hall of Fame, preview NXT Takeover II, recap a better edition of WWE Raw, and debate on whether Batista is a bigger star than The Rock at the moment. We thank you for listening, and if you like the show, please rate and review us on iTunes! 00:00-03:10: Intro & Contact Info 03:10-10:55: Who is the bigger star right now? 10:55-15:50: Sean O’Haire death 15:50-19:10: Monday Night War 19:10-49:13: WWE...
Sep 11, 2014•1 hr 38 min
Shake Them Ropes returns this week to cover WWE Raw, featuring not only one, but TWO awful Divas segments. Plus, BREAKING NEWS on next week's Raw guest star, and it isn't Michael Sam. Take a moment to subscribe and review the show on iTunes, and we encourage all audience participation on Twitter @ShakeThemRopes, via Skype/Phone, and more. Find all the info at ShakeThemRopes.com or VoicesofWrestling.com! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nx...
Sep 03, 2014•1 hr 18 min
Rob & Jeff return to talk about the return of John Cena, the odd destruction of Bray Wyatt, WWE Network adding WCW Nitros, and RAW is DEATH. If you'd like to let your voice be heard on our show, you can voice your opinions on our Skype and Phone lines, or email us at rob@shakethemropes.com. Contact info at ShakeThemRopes.com! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privac...
Aug 26, 2014•1 hr 12 min
LIVE!! Rob & Jeff return live, with your calls and tweets from across the globe, to break down the big news out of WWE SummerSlam. We also talk Raw the next night, the direction WWE is going, and we re-visit the Best Non-Wrestler debate between Stephanie McMahon and Paul Heyman. 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...
Aug 20, 2014•1 hr 40 min
Shake Them Ropes returns with a special roundtable preview of WWE SummerSlam 2014! Voices of Wrestling's Bryan Rose and Warren Taylor join us to discuss our personal main events, make predictions, and break down each match in this in depth preview of the Summerfest. 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...
Aug 14, 2014•53 min
Paul Heyman's new DVD gets reviewed, WWE Raw recap, NJPW G1 Thoughts, and thoughts on the release of Alberto Del Rio make up this week's edition of Shake Them Ropes. Follow us on twitter @ShakeThemRopes! 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...
Aug 12, 2014•1 hr 10 min
Shake Them Ropes is back this week to debate the pros and cons of the WWE Network, the pros and cons of WWE Raw from Monday, the matches we're looking forward to at SummerSlam, and the possibility of Sting's debut at Hogan's birthday bash. 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...
Aug 06, 2014•1 hr 4 min
Chris Harrington of Wrestlenomics Radio joins us first to discuss the breaking news of WWE's financial results, WWE Network subs, and more. Then, Ben Gordon of TNAid 2014 joins to discuss his history in podcasting, and his attempt to purchase TNA. 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...
Jul 31, 2014•1 hr 50 min
If only we had more time! Rob & Jeff debate Stephanie vs Heyman as Best on Interviews and Best Non-Wrestler contenders, then about Bo Dallas' (most recent) first loss. We hit on the possible death of TNA, including an interesting tweet from Sean "X-Pac" Waltman. 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...
Jul 30, 2014•1 hr 11 min
Stephanie McMahon is arrested, Brock Lesnar is Plan C, Paige is evil, The Nation of Re-Domination has begun, and so much more. No shortage of topics this week! 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...
Jul 22, 2014•1 hr 16 min
We're back after a two week break to talk WWE Battleground! We'll predict the matches, while reviewing the buildup to the show. Plus, a Punk tribute, PWG, Swagger's rise, Paige's turn, 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...
Jul 18, 2014•1 hr 21 min
Rob & Jeff return to break down WWE Money In The Bank 2014 featuring THE DEMON KANE. We react to all the results, news coming out of the show, where WWE goes from here, and how there's going to be a lot of TALKING on tomorrow night's Raw. Join us, and if you enjoy the show, tell your friends! ShakeThemRopes.com 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...
Jun 30, 2014•1 hr 9 min
Money In The Bank predictions, Vickie Guerrero being fired, Raw, Ricochet, Ring of Honor, and more to discuss. Packed show for the next 80 minutes as these two guys discuss the happenings in wrestling over the past days on 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...
Jun 24, 2014•1 hr 20 min
Rob & Jeff just watched Raw, and now they talk about it! Live immediately after Raw, the duo recaps what happened, where things are headed, and Jeff shows his love for the hilarity that was Roman Reigns, Vickie, and the Authority! 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...
Jun 17, 2014•57 min
Rob & Jeff are back for this impromptu update on WWE releasing eleven Superstars this afternoon. Evan Bourne, JTG, Aksana and more are gone. We discuss the news, what's next for them, and more with special guest Chris "mookieghana" Harrington also stopping by. 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...
Jun 12, 2014•1 hr
Shake Them Ropes returns as Jeff tries to avoid gunfire and runaway Priuses to discuss the Money In The Bank Championship ladder match and its participants. Plus, predictions on Goldust's next tag partner! 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...
Jun 12, 2014•49 min
The world is turned upside down! Rob & Jeff are back for the second straight night to discuss the news from Raw, including Triple H winning the war and Big Dave quitting in glorious fashion. 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...
Jun 12, 2014•59 min
Rob McCarron & Jeff Hawkins run down WWE Payback 2014, allowing just a few minutes to take in what we just witnessed before recapping it immediately. Was Payback better than Extreme Rules? We answer that question this week on 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...
Jun 12, 2014•1 hr 1 min