The news from Friday to Friday kept getting worse or dumber depending on your point of view. Talent cuts, taping changes, and a company absolutely obtuse to the image they're projecting. Plus, the death of the voice of WWF, Howard Finkel and of course, no one knows how to give people a proper tribute. 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://redc...
Apr 18, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Chris Novembrino and Jeff Hawkins give a post-mortem on Mania, discuss this week's NXT and how is Gargano and Ciampa like the 1982 Mr. Roboto Tour for Styx. This time it's Chris making the arcane reference. 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...
Apr 10, 2020•59 min
Chris Novembrino and Jeff Hawkins (with mic on) review the Firefly Funhouse. Chris gives his thoughts on the Boneyard Match. Was Night 1 or Night 2 better? Was it a success? Should the show have gone on? And of course, AUNT PAM. Plus ridiculous arcane references like The Tick, The Cell, and Herman's Head. 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://...
Apr 06, 2020•59 min
Rob McCarron and Jeff Hawkins take you through night one, the hits, the misses, the fact that Jeff's Zoom was recording his internal mic. Still a fun chat though. Chris couldn't make it and will be back tomorrow. 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...
Apr 05, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Brought to you this week by Roman, go to http://GetRoman.com/VOW for a free online visit and free two day shipping. It's WWE's big week and we break down both shows. There's something oddly familiar about this show. We think you'll enjoy the surprise inside. 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...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Covid-19 wreaks havoc on the Wrestlemania card which is in the can. We don't spoil the matches but we do tell you who you won't be seeing. Also, week 2 of Brodie Lee and Matt Hardy, is a Boneyard a Graveyard. We tried taping this one via Zoom to get things out quicker, let us know the good and bad by DMing @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 & ...
Mar 28, 2020•54 min
AEW goes open air empty arena, NXT goes clip show. On the main roster, Gronk and Austin don't rise to the occasion. But there were some gems: Otis, Daniel Bryan's vanity promotion, and of course Asuka being the best member of the commentary team. Plus we start with way too much Kenny Rogers 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...
Mar 22, 2020•59 min
*EXPLICIT LANGUAGE* Back in June of 2019, on the somewhat dormant Patreon, Chris and Jeff recorded a look back at Beyond the Mat, which is now back on Netflix. Jeff went to a Universal employee screening when it first came out, and he and Chris go through what opinions have changed, what aged well, what didn't. Also a few odd sidebars here and there. If you're holed up, give it a watch and then give us a listen. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podca...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Sponsored by Roman, go to http://getroman.com/vow for a free online visit and free two day shipping. This week, how can Chris quit if there's no WrestleMania? The studio wrestling boom is here! Is Mojo Rawley "The ugly friend?" There was good use of the PC and bad use of the PC. More virus talk, more Vince 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: h...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min
WWE this week was the best and worst of what that company does. Before going into an Elimination Chamber preview, Jeff and Chris discuss a little AEW: the tag match, Orange Cassidy/Tony Schiavone and Chris breaks down what AEW's production team did right with Jake's audio that WWE never could. 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.co...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Chris and Jeff ask if the Fiend is really over or was it just expectations, Jeff guides you through the Road to Wrestlemania as it pertains to the Saudi Arabia show in addition to reviewing NXT, NXT UK and talking general WWE events. 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...
Mar 01, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Other than NXT Portland, it seems all three major shows sort of phoned it in. So after we gush about what we liked on that show, we're rambling about whatever comes up. The Lacey Evans reboot that wasn't. Does Vince hate Christianity? Is Austin Theory a guy or a geek? 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...
Feb 23, 2020•57 min
During the course of our NXT Takeover Portland preview we ask if NXT has a WCW Nitro problem, Jeff tries to disuade you from Wrestlemania in Los Angeles, and call the big one "Bitey" as we talk about Shayna Baszler's "debut" on Raw. 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...
Feb 16, 2020•1 hr 1 min
We bounce around Q4 talk and the future of WWE's streaming, go a bit into NWA and AEW angles. Why does WWE give a big introduction to people who are going to lose? Jeff is looking forward to the XFL, and Mr. Chesterton won't shut up. 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...
Feb 09, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Lots of post-mortem on the Rumble, a fun NXT and NXT UK, Jeff rants about radio row at the "Big Game" and promptly forgets to talk about the firing of George Barrios and Michelle Wilson 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...
Feb 02, 2020•1 hr 23 min
The road to WrestleMania begins with a preview of Worlds Collide and Royal Rumble 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...
Jan 24, 2020•48 min
Jeff asks "Why don't they build anymore?" NXT UK Blackpool review, a little Raw, a little AEW, a little NXT, and Chris has an announcement at the end 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...
Jan 19, 2020•1 hr 5 min
We talk a little Neil Peart, the strange characterization of Drew McIntyre and lazy storytelling of this week's NXT and the dreadful AEW. Plus a bit of Brock and a preview of NXT UK Takeover Colon Blackpool II 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...
Jan 11, 2020•1 hr
We talk Dusty Classic Bracketology, ask if YouTube views mean more skits like wedding angles, and the Smackdown women's division. 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...
Jan 05, 2020•53 min
A quick dog walker episode (they say the perfect length of the podcast is enough time to walk your dog) is Jeff going solo with a few thoughts on AEW/Kris Statlander and where we are going into 2020. Beware, Jeff tries to end the show and finds something else to talk about. 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 29, 2019•24 min
Break out the Nog. A lot of Wednesday Night Wars talk following a strong end of the year episode for NXT. Plus, we asked for questions, you could ask us anything, and you asked about wrestling. So we obliged with our answers. 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 22, 2019•1 hr 41 min
It's not December without a couple of releases and wellness violations. A rather upbeat look at the week that was, as Chris and Jeff enjoyed Smackdown for different reasons and found the two NXTs to be fun. Sprinkle in a little AEW and you have what we do. Next week is a show where we take all questions, so dm them @ShakeThemRopes Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...
Dec 15, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Chris and Jeff discuss being horrible online, Mauro Ranallo's wonderful documentary, a rather-fun episode of NXT UK, and "dark" characterization in professional 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...
Dec 08, 2019•49 min
Chris and Jeff talk a little Mauro Ranallo, Jeff gushes about NXT Women's War Games, we marvel at babyface Gallus and we ask the pressing question: is AEW becoming the Bonnaroo of wrestling. All of this while Jeff tries to watch Smackdown for a new puppet that never appears. 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 30, 2019•1 hr 16 min
Chris and Jeff talk the firing of Jim Cornette from the NWA and preview War Games and Survivor Series. 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 22, 2019•1 hr 41 min
Chris and Jeff ponder the women's angle on NXT, rave about Angel Garza and Lio Rush, worry about NWA Powerr and ponder BRAND WARS! 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 17, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Sponsored this week by Manscaped, use code SHAKEROPES to get 20 percent off and free shipping at http://manscaped.com this week Chris and Jeff ponder the aftermath of Saudi Arabia, heel/face dynamics when it comes to Angel Garza and gush over Raul Mendoza. Why isn't the Bayley heel turn working? Are invasion angles effective? 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...
Nov 10, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Sponsored this week by Manscaped, use code SHAKEROPES to get 20 percent off and free shipping at http://manscaped.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: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Chris and Jeff debate whether shows want to be wrestling products or television products as they sing the praises of the NWA, debate commentary on AEW, and talk a lot of WWE. 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 27, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Chris and Jeff go through this week in WWE. Eric Bischoff is gone, others want out. Bayley's heel is off to a rough start, and what is the future of 205 Live considering neither of us remembered it was on. 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 20, 2019•1 hr 5 min
