This episode is entirely produced by YOU! We took topic suggestions @ShakeThemRopes on Twitter, creating the first ever STR Wheel of Topics. Rob and Jeff get into Kenny Omega's chances of joining WWE, NJPW touring the US, the UK Championship tournament, and much more. Support the great folks at Mack Weldon, and save 20% off your order! Visit http://www.mackweldon.com and use promo code STR at checkout! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt...
Jan 13, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Rob & Jeff look ahead at what is in store for WWE in 2017. Plus, Raw is bringing back some major stars next week to go against the NCAA Football National Championship game. Will it work? Also, why is Undertaker on Raw? Get THREE MEALS FREE at http://www.blueapron.com/shake right 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/priv...
Jan 05, 2017•48 min
A loaded and expanded edition of STR to close out 2016! Rob & Jeff will run through the year that was in WWE and NXT, while also doling out the prestigious year end awards to a select group of worthy recipients. Also, TLC 2 pops up on the Top 100 Matches to See on WWE Network countdown. Support STR and get FREE FOOD! Try out Blue Apron right now and get 3 Meals Free at http://www.blueapron.com/shake! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-n...
Dec 29, 2016•1 hr 33 min
CM Punk vs John Cena is this week's Top 100 Match, arriving at #8 on the Top 100 countdown of matches to see on WWE Network right now. This Week in WWE covers Baron Corbin's trip to the main event scene, Bayley's takeover of Sasha's spot in the women's division, James Ellsworth's demise, and much more. A fun STR, 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 & Op...
Dec 22, 2016•59 min
Rob and Jeff return with Shake Them Ropes #187 - This week, a preview of WWE RoadblockEndOfTheLine. Plus, Zack Ryder's injury, Total Nonstop Deletion, NXT Power Rankings, and much more. Follow us on the twitter machine @McListens and @Crapgame13. 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...
Dec 16, 2016•57 min
Shake Them Ropes returns with Jeff Hawkins' dating story, Alexa Bliss crying tears of victory and getting unnecessary flak for it, WWE TLC reaction, and much more. Visit http://www.mackweldon.com right now for great gift ideas. Save 20% with code VOICES at checkout! 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...
Dec 07, 2016•54 min
A loaded episode of STR, our second show of the week as we kick off December 2016 with yet another WWE PPV! It's time for WWE TLC, so we'll discuss our picks to win, what's next for James Ellsworth, and what the true main event of the show is. Plus, is Tye Dillinger winding down in NXT? Is Sasha Banks going to hit a roadblock? All that and more on Shake Them Ropes 185! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquir...
Dec 02, 2016•55 min
Shake Them Ropes is back with a co-solo show. In the first half, Rob discusses a difficult career decision, walking away from FloSlam, and the future of STR. In the second half, Jeff gets to more important topics like the return of Mickie James, the rise of Rich Swann, and much more. Let's strap in for a hopefully smooth ride through the rest of 2016. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...
Nov 28, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Rob McCarron of Shake Them Ropes and Jeff Hawkins of Shake Them Ropes join together on this brand new edition of Shake Them Ropes! NXT Takeover: Toronto is on the agenda. If that's not enough for you, it's time to preview WWE Survivor Series, also! Plus, HBK's retirement match from WrestleMania 26. Oh, and last but not least... Who was CM Punk's best opponent in WWE!? All this and more on the Slammy Award winning Shake Them Ropes podcast! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the...
Nov 17, 2016•56 min
Rob and Jeff return for Shake Them Ropes #182 (omg we're so close to 200!) and discuss all the hot topics in WWE this week... rapid fire style. Bayley's crowd reactions in Scotland, Baron Corbin off of Survivor Series, Zayn vs Ziggler, are the Cruiserweights moving to Smackdown, and much more. Thanks to Dollar Shave Club for providing STR listeners with their first month free of The Club @ http://www.dollarshaveclub.com/ropes! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-...
Nov 10, 2016•47 min
Rob and Jeff are back together for STR 181 - NXT Power Rankings, WWE Survivor Series shaping up, Roderick Strong, Asuka vs Mickie James, and much more! Join Dollar Shave Club for free @ http://www.dollarshaveclub.com/ropes and enjoy the best shave for less! 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...
Nov 03, 2016•48 min
Jeff Hawkins again rides solo from his home studio in Los Angeles, as Rob continues to be unable to get his shit together. Luckily, Hawkins brings you the freshest and hottest of takes regarding WWE Hell In A Cell coming up this Sunday, as well as thoughts on the NXT Women's division and much more. It's a fun show! Check us out on iTunes at http://www.bit.ly/stritunes! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquir...
Oct 28, 2016•53 min
ALERT: Jeff & Rob struggled to find time to record together this week, as each was traveling and working the real jobs. A little warning, the audio is not up to our usual standard, so we apologize. Rob starts off the show with some quick notes, then Jeff takes it away for 40 mins on Sasha, Charlotte, Hell In A Cell, and the current WWE scene. We should be back to normal next week. Thanks for sticking by us! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcas...
Oct 21, 2016•1 hr
So. Much. Stuff. Goldberg is returning, while Paige is not (for at least 59 more days). Tino is here! But so is James Ellsworth. We bounce around WWE for a fun hour 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...
Oct 13, 2016•1 hr 1 min
WWE No Mercy is this Sunday, and we'll discuss why Miz vs Dolph Ziggler has suddenly become the real main event of the show. Plus, a rundown of every match on the show, including speculation on who might wrestle (and beat) the debuting Curt Hawkins. Owen Hart vs Bret Hart... best WrestleMania opener of all time? This week on STR! Quit stalling! Join the club and get your first month free at http://www.dollarshaveclub.com/ropes! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro...
Oct 05, 2016•1 hr 10 min
An abundance of topics this week on Shake Them Ropes. Rob and Jeff discuss Eva Marie's lack of a future with WWE, The Miz and Dolph Ziggler doing the best thing in WWE all week, John Cena's greatness on Smackdown and Talking Smack, Jeff's lack of credit from Cheap Heat, and much more. Support STR and get your First Month Free @ Dollar Shave Club today! Visit http://www.dollarshaveclub.com/ropes for a free offer. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podca...
Sep 28, 2016•1 hr
Shake Them Ropes' power couple returns! Sure, Brad and Angelina may be done, but Rob & Jeff have never been stronger as we preview this Sunday's WWE Clash of Champions. Plus, thoughts on the debut of the highly anticipated CRUISERWEIGHT DIVISION! Bret Hart battled Mr. Perfect at SummerSlam 1991, so we'll talk about it in 2016. Naturally. Get your 1st Month FREE @ DollarShaveClub.com/ropes right now! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nx...
Sep 22, 2016•59 min
Jeff Hawkins is joined this week by Rich Kraetsch of Voices of Wrestling to discuss all things WWE Cruiserweight Classic, while Rob opens the show with some thoughts on NXT and Hideo Itami. It's a live reaction to the WWE's hottest summer tournament 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...
Sep 15, 2016•1 hr 13 min
Jeff Hawkins and Rob McCarron come to you live after #WWE Backlash to discuss the new Smackdown Tag Team Champions, Smackdown Women’s Champion, and the outcome of the WWE World Championship between AJ Styles and Dean Ambrose. Plus, Rob eats a hat? Drive w/ Lyft and earn up to $35/hour! Sign up at http://www.lyft.com/bonus and select Shake Them Ropes in the drop-down menu to earn a $500 bonus! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/dona...
Sep 12, 2016•1 hr 7 min
Big show! Our first annual WWE Backlash preview takes place, with a big AJ Styles coronation coming. Plus: Razor Ramon vs HBK from THE Ladder Match, PWG BOLA thoughts, Raw vs Smackdown, and much more. A fun show as sometimes, so check it out! 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...
Sep 07, 2016•58 min
Rob & Jeff return on STR 171 to talk the WWE Cruiserweight Classic. We're two weeks from the finals, so we look at the potential matchups in the September 14 Live Finale. Plus, Alberto Del Rio leaves WWE, Kevin Owens is the new WWE Universal Champion, Ric Flair battled Terry Funk in a wild brawl at the Clash, and PWG Battle of Los Angeles begins this weekend. Get a $500 bonus by driving w/ Lyft! Visit http://www.lyft.com/bonus and choose 'Shake Them Ropes' today! Support this podcast at — ht...
Sep 02, 2016•1 hr 4 min
An interesting and unusual edition of Shake Them Ropes this week, as Rob is traveling and limitations arise. Don't worry, you get your full WWE SummerSlam review (albeit three days late). But also! Mark Maxwell of Freelance Wrestling joins to discuss an upcoming show featuring the Cruiserweight Classic's Prince Mustafa Ali. Also, Chris Jay (Producer, The Bet movie) joins to discuss casting Roddy Piper in one of his final film roles, and writing parts for wrestlers in film. Its a mix and mashup o...
Aug 25, 2016•1 hr 21 min
Rob & Jeff return on this WWE SummerSlam Sunday to review, in full, NXT Takeover: Brooklyn II from Saturday night. We'll talk the big surprises, as well as the Top 3 things Rob & Jeff got wrong. Also, Orton vs Foley from Backlash 2004 as #21 on our Top 100 Matches to See on WWE Network Before You Die. Also, a discussion about our podcast. Support this week's sponsor Mack Weldon & Save: Get 20% off your order on great underwear, hoodies, T-Shirts and more at http://www.mackweldon.com ...
Aug 21, 2016•56 min
We thought we'd be talking this upcoming weekend's big WWE events in SummerSlam and Takeover, but some breaking news takes the #1 spot on this week's STR: Paige and Alberto Del Rio have been suspended for 30 days for a violation of the WWE Talent Wellness Policy. Jeff recklessly speculates on coincidences vs conspiracies. Plus, Takeover & SummerSlam previews, and Cody Rhodes returns to the ring. Support our sponsor and earn a $500 bonus by driving with Lyft! Visit lyft.com/bonus and select S...
Aug 18, 2016•1 hr 16 min
We agreed that WWE TV wasn't that great this week. Stars were missing, and Cesaro and Sheamus were oddly placed in the Raw main event segment. We discuss why. Plus, Christian Rosenberg of Afterbuzz TV joins to talk the other ongoings of WWE. Oh, and Sid didn't win the 1992 Royal Rumble. Rob is sad. Get a $500 new driver bonus right now at lyft.com/bonus and select 'Shake Them Ropes'! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Adv...
Aug 11, 2016•47 min
STR 166 is loaded with tons of WWE talk, including the marriage of Rusev and Lana, new championships coming to WWE Smackdown, the return of Hideo Itami to NXT and much more. NXT Power Rankings and Top 100 Matches to See Before You Die return, plus Derek Montilla of The Steel Cage joins to discuss WWE and PWG's Battle of Los Angeles. Follow us at http://www.twitter.com/shakethemropes! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Adv...
Aug 04, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Markeia McCarty of Afterbuzz TV talks WWE's future, Week 1 of the brand extension, and WWE at San Diego Comic-Con. Plus, Jeff and Rob on Raw's big debut of Finn Balor. We also talk Flair vs Savage from WrestleMania 8 in our Top 100 Matches to See countdown. Support the show, rate and review us on iTunes at http://www.bit.ly/stritunes! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...
Jul 27, 2016•56 min
Rob & Jeff return live with Shake Them Ropes #164 – All things WWE Battleground on the VOW YouTube! We’ll talk the WWE Championship match result, as well as whether or not any championships changed brands. Plus, Randy Orton returns, Sami Zayn is not a cruiserweight?, and the debut of Mojo Rawley and Bayley. Subscribe via iTunes @ http://www.bit.ly/stritunes! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: ht...
Jul 25, 2016•1 hr 4 min
LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs) of the AV Club joins to complete our coverage of the WWE Draft! We'll talk the futures of Raw & Smackdown, who can step up as a main eventer with the brand split, and whether or not Finn Balor should be in the cruiserweight division. Plus, LaToya's time at AV Club, her favorite TV currently, and much more! Subscribe, rate, and review STR on iTunes at bit.ly/stritunes! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njp...
Jul 22, 2016•54 min
Our 2nd of (now possibly) four shows this week looks at the results from the 2016 WWE Draft: Who went where, who went nowhere, what surprised us, and who got called up? A lot to discuss. Sami Zayn's a cruiserweight, Finn Bálor's on Raw, Social Outcasts broke up, and Seth Rollins goes #1. Our planned guest LaToya Ferguson had a scheduling conflict, so she'll be on later this week. Rate & Review the show on iTunes at http://www.bit.ly/stritunes Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/s...
Jul 20, 2016•1 hr 7 min
