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&#39;s on our mind from the week in professional wrestling television (and sometimes even Jeff&#39;s beloved 80s wrestling) with a light hearted take on the performance aspects of the product. Check us out on Twitter @ShakeThemRopes!

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This week, AEW does a low number but was decent, NXT does a good number and was trash. On THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: praise for the Bloodline story and Judgment Day, Will and Swerve switch alignment in a week, and who are some lesser known wrestlers who could be named Tonga? Also Vader Club: Arn and Tully vs. Sting and Barry Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. The Tonga Name Game

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This week, all the news and the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where we review both WWE&#39;s Clash at the Castle and NXT&#39;s Battleground, plus hits on AEW Dynamite and Vader Club: Vader vs. Ken Shamrock from In Your House 15 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Clash and Battleground Post Mortem

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After discussing the news that Pepsi is now number 3 behind Dr. Pepper, Chris and Jeff discuss CMLL/AEW and THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM with a preview of NXT&#39;s Battleground, the MJF promo, why you should watch Smackdown and on Vader Club: The Headhunters vs. Miguel Perez Jr and Crash the Terminator from Ultra Clash 1993. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. No Coke Only Pepsi

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This week, Chris and Jeff talk Janel Grant suspending her civil case, WBD and AEW bidding, expiring contracts and all the news of the week. Then, THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: We briefly go through King and Queen of the Ring before getting to a long talk on Double or Nothing and Dynamite in terms of continuous storytelling as Jeff thinks there&#39;s a &#34;booking the ppv to get to the free tv&#34; issue. Then week 2 of our new feature, VADER CLUB: Scott Norton vs. Chris Benoit from a Thunder in 1998. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Hopping the Hard Ways

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Live from Vegas, for one of us, AEW leaves Labor Day, Sting&#39;s son begins training, and the injury report, then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM as we debut Vader Club or Hose Me Club or something where we watch an old match, then we preview King and Queen of the Ring and Double or Nothing. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Weekend in Vegas

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Nov botches the intro then we talk Vince&#39;s legal team&#39;s latest memorandum, AEW taking over Arlington Texas and Pro Wrestling NOAH seeking to get tighter with WWE. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF CRITICISM talking all things Dynamite, RAW/Smackdown and NXT including the welcome return of Darby Allin on a show lacking a lot of connection. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Triple Main Event

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This week, Jeff is upset AEW didn&#39;t plug Will Ospreay for Collision, then in the news, USA gets RAW for a couple more months, Mania goes to Vegas, and the Backlash scrum leads to drama. Then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Backlash and Raw were fun watches, AEW had one or two things and NXT only had Chelsea Green to redeem it. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. A City of Sin

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This week we ask if AEW is a lazy company. In the news, Johnny Ace is a gutless simp, Drew and Seth re-sign, Brad Blum quits and NXT cuts. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: a Backlash preview, Kenny&#39;s promo, Christian and Swerve, and MORE! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Is AEW Lazy?

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In the news: Vince wants arbitration, WWE releases some talent and Broken Matt Hardy is your new TNA Champ. Fantastic. It gets weirder on the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM as AEW has perhaps their best overall ppv and starts Dynamite not with their new historic champ but...Trent Beretta? The Elite then stage a coup and topple the Khan regime. In WWE, it was treading water before the reboot. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Tony Time

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This week, injuries abound, Oklahoma sends AEW a warning, and WWE plans to go after the world. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: AEW Dynasty preview, and a smidge of WWE and NXT. And we talk a little Dickey Betts and guitar players as for Jeff&#39;s old AWA watching vs. modern indy style.. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Die Nasty Preview

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CM Punk was a draw for both promotions. This week is pretty much one big LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM as we go through NXT Stand and Deliver, both nights of Mania and whatever the hell AEW was trying to do in response to WWE&#39;s big weekend. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Mania Weekend Recap

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This week a supersized show, in the news Vince McMahon&#39;s team leaks a love letter, AEW cuts some talent, Punk and Cody go on Ariel Helwani, Ronda Rousey metoos Drew Gulak. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: a very weird AEW Dynamite, we analyze almost the whole thing and we then preview NXT: Stand and Deliver and both nights of Wrestlemania. Also, plenty of jokes about the movie Predator. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Wrestlemania XL XL Preview

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This week AEW hits a low and Rock and Cody bring it home. Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch are talking a lot on book tours and we talk about audiences this week. Then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM we examine the AEW storytelling vs. character thoroughly. WWE is in the home stretch for Mania. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Booyay

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Jeff returns after the death of his father, which he talks a little about then they go over some news stories missed in his absence including Kevin Kelly&#39;s firing and a footnote about the death of Jackie Crockett, then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM including Hook/Jericho, tag team wrestling in WWE and do they want strong heels in AEW. We also chatted a bit about bad discourse about how WWE &#34;blew it&#34; with free agents. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Things are Good

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While Jeff tends to family business, Nov goes for an extended LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM. Chris is joined by his friend, Desi, from Differential Brewery. Chris gave Desi the option to talk about any retro show he wanted and he chose Survivor Series 2014. After explaining to Chris why he inflicted this re-watch on him, Desi and Chris discuss how Vince&#39;s insertion into The Authority storyline was profoundly undermining, the lousy nature of the CFO-era theme songs, nightmare blunt rotations with JBL, and why The Bunny is actually a big jerk &amp; how Adam Rose is kinda right to hate him. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Deus Ex McMahona

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This week we think both companies had pretty good weeks. Okada debuts for AEW, the Rock gets all the Rock IP, the WWE starts the Hall of Fame announcements and MORE. Then the world famous LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where at least one of us gushes over AEW: Revolution, Sting&#39;s Retirement and Rock&#39;s twitter promo. We ask if the first hour of Dynamite was like an old Raw and wonder if the Ospreay/Fletcher story needed a show long build. Plus, improv lessons...from Chris. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Fun Had By All

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This week: The passing of Richard Lewis, Ole Anderson and Virgil in the news then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: ice cold takes on Elimination Chamber Perth and a preview of Revolution. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. The Last Hurrah of Sting

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This week, Chris and Jeff discuss John Cena and Randy Orton playing footsie with the Vince McMahon allegations to different bad results, the hiring of Jen Pepperman in AEW and why it&#39;s a possibly great hire, and the Rock decides now&#39;s the time for a Ric Flair biopic. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Elimination Chamber Perth, very good Dynamite and Raw, NXT killing all its babyfaces and we both for fun watched a bit of SuperBrawl 3. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Empty Vessels

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This week, Chris and Jeff talk about the Ashley Massaro affidavit, why we have sympathy for QT Marshall, the other news and then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where we get into tonal problems of the BCC, and the odd choices in the Swerve and Darby promos relative to the stories they set up last week. Not a lot of WWE or NXT talk because one was there and one wasn&#39;t good but we do dip our toes there. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Chester Arthur

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This week an interesting show as the first part of the show was recorded with original STR host Rob McCarron after last Friday&#39;s Smackdown where Rock and Reigns were going to headline. The second part was recorded the following Saturday after the press conference with regular co-host Chris Novembrino. Plus firings in Stardom and TNA and the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Shake Them Ropes. Before and After

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!