STR 314. Royal Rumble Preview
Chris and Jeff go over the Royal Rumble card.  Plus, more ELO talk than a wrestling podcast needs. "tip jar" patreon: http://patreon.com/shakethemropes
54m Jan 23, 2019
54m
STR 313. Return of the "Mac"
STR creator Rob McCarron trolls Jeff for 20 minutes before Chris comes on and discusses NXT UK Takeover: Blackpool and NXT.  It's like the Fresh Prince where Will's real dad shows up then leaves again. Tip jar patreon: http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropes
57m Jan 18, 2019
57m
STR 312. Life on Lars?
Chris and Jeff discuss the bait and switch of the Braun/Balor situation, Lars, Otis, and Jeff's impending 700 dollar traffic ticket. Tip jar: http://patreon.com/shakethemropes
48m Jan 16, 2019
48m
STR 311. Like a George Harrison Solo
Chris and Jeff talk at length about the Brock/Braun promo, the Barthel/Aichner tag team squash and preview Takeover Blackpool. http://patreon.com/shakethemropes
45m Jan 11, 2019
45m
STR 310. Fredo at the Funeral
Chris and Jeff discuss Raw and Smackdown and doorbell licking. Tip Jar Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropes
45m Jan 09, 2019
45m
STR 309. WWE 2018 Year in Review
Sponsored by Robinhood, go to http://shake.robinhood.com for a free stock. We go over some of the stories, some of the superlatives, and give our thoughts on what made "Mean" Gene Okerlund such a gift to the wrestlers of the 80s that's missing today. our patreon: http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropes
56m Jan 04, 2019
56m
STR 308. The Fresh Princess Belair
Kind of a holiday paced STR this week and next as we both watched what we could.  Jeff is geeked about Bianca Belair's first opportunity at a Takeover.  Plus more adulation for NXT UK's "Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman. Tip Jar patreon: http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropes
40m Dec 27, 2018
40m
STR 307. Silent Night
Sponsored by Robinhood, go to http://shake.robinhood.com for a free stock. Just Jeff and Chris....yakking about 205 Live, Tyler Breeze and NXT
36m Dec 21, 2018
36m
STR 306. Fresh Start
Sponsored by Robinhood, go to http://shake.robinhood.com for a free stock.  Chris and Jeff do a quick review of TLC, and discuss the "Fresh Start" fallout. Tip jar patreon: http://patreon.com/shakethemropes
47m Dec 19, 2018
47m
STR 305. Tots of Knowledge
A pretty great 205 Live, the return of Tyler Breeze to Full Sail, and why do people throw Bird scooters into bodies of water?  Jeff is still suffering from Captain Trips, be kind. Tip jar patreon http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropes
38m Dec 14, 2018
38m
STR 304. Head Cold.
Jeff is suffering from a cold but manages to get through a TLC preview and a breakdown of that meta RAW opening with Chris.  Cold medicine did not improve the shows. We've started creating patreon content, join us at http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropes
37m Dec 12, 2018
37m
STR 303. British Wrong Style
A little Dynamite Kid talk, a little NXT UK discussion, and a lot of Dakota Kai talk. Tip jar: http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropes
53m Dec 07, 2018
53m
STR 302. Soon To Be Ex-FL
It's an optimistic show as Jeff and Chris anticipate the demise of the XFL on the eve of their press conference announcing cities.  After that, a record low RAW with lots of live skits and the New Daniel Bryan.  We're sure it's the only wrestling podcast this week that references Edmund Burke. http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropes
49m Dec 05, 2018
49m
STR 301. The Vanessa Borne Identity
We really loved NXT in San Jose.  We like NXT UK and 205 Live but think they're missing interesting characters. "Tip jar" patreon http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropes
59m Nov 30, 2018
59m
STR 300. Signifying Nothing
Jeff is in a mood.  Chris is more fascinated by chess.  They talk Dean Ambrose, Becky/Charlotte, and the awesomeness of "Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman.  This one was rough on Hawkins.  Plus they reveal their first patreon episode. Join the patreon: http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropes
44m Nov 28, 2018
44m
STR 299. Jeff goes to WarGames
this episode sponsored by Robinhood.  Go to http://shake.robinhood.com for a free stock Jeff went to WarGames and Survivor Series and enjoyed both, if he can enjoy things.  But naturally, he has some critiques and concerns. Join our tip jar patreon at http://patreon.com/shakethemropes and help Chris feed his cats
1hr 5m Nov 21, 2018
1hr 5m
STR 298. WarGames Preview
Chris and Jeff preview the NXT Takeover special for the weekend, clean up loose ends concerning RAW and SD and give a glance to 205 Live and NXT UK. our tip jar Patreon http://patreon.com/shakethemropes (new content coming soon)
48m Nov 16, 2018
48m
STR 297. The Mighty Quin
Becky busts her nose, and comes out the conquering hero.  AJ Styles gets kicked in the nuts again.  Both upend Survivor Series as Chris and Jeff make their predictions for Sunday's card. Join us at http://patreon.com/shakethemropes where we'll be starting up our bonus content in December
46m Nov 15, 2018
46m
STR 296. Guys in Shirts.
The Wednesday night lineup gets a looksee as Chris and Jeff go through NXT UK, NXT and 205 Live.  Jeff really liked the "born again hardcore" Lio Rush.  Chris hated the debut of Eddie Dennis. Join us on our patreon http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropes
52m Nov 09, 2018
52m
STR 295. All You've Got
Jeff embraces his inner televangelist.  Also, Crown Jewel is over and it was sad.  Time to try to cram some significance into a two week slapshod build to Laundry Wars 2018 aka Survivor Series...the one time a year...etc.  You know what that means?  McMahons.  Also on RAW, a ten second build to make you care about sunglasses.  Oh and lots of Nikki Cross talk. Please support us at http://patreo...
47m Nov 07, 2018
47m
STR 294. The Cedric Gasp
Recorded Thursday Night, Chris and Jeff are back with a look at 3 hours of various NXT, the 205 Live Show, and now stupid looking and absolutely wrong predictions for WWE Crown Jewel. Our "tip jar" Patreon is http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropes
43m Nov 02, 2018
43m
STR 293. Everything Evolves...except Vince
The title is an homage to the curtain call of the #WrongBoyz, go listen to the last @Evolvepod.  Chris is sick so Jeff rides solo on a pretty solid Evolution ppv, a phoned in RAW, and the trick or treat Smackdown heading into Crown Jewel. The patreon is live at http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropes and is mostly to pay for the substances to get through the week. Follow the show @ShakeThemRope...
41m Oct 31, 2018
41m
STR 292. Evolution Preview, Wednesday night reviews
Sponsored by Robinhood, go to http://shake.robinhood.com  and tell them you love us.  Chris and Jeff go through the Evolution PPV, NXT UK, NXT, the Mae Young classic and 205 Live.
52m Oct 26, 2018
52m
STR 291. Hot Take Tuesday
Sponsored by Robinhood, go to http://shake.robinhood.com to sign up.  Chris and Jeff experiment with a show after Raw and SD to cover half of the WWE before it gets stale.  Let us know what you think.  Also, a "tip jar" patreon is coming soon.  On the show: lots of Roman and Evolution talk.  lots of it.  Too much perhaps
40m Oct 24, 2018
40m
STR 290 Too.
Jeff messed up the numbering, so this is also STR 290.  NXT UK debuts, Jeff has a theory on the Big Show turn, Chris didn't like Edge's segment.  We go through all of this week's WWE programming
1hr 11m Oct 19, 2018
1hr 11m
STR 290. Jam Band
Chris and Jeff go over the fallout from Super Show Dash Down, the heel turn of Bobby Lashley, and ask the question "What day does the week begin?"
56m Oct 12, 2018
56m
STR 288. Super Show Dash Down
Chris and Jeff preview the WWE's big event in Australia, Jeff sinks his teeth into the Mae Young Classic....and taco talk.
1hr 3m Oct 05, 2018
1hr 3m
STR 287. Rise of the midcard
The Revival, Tye Dillinger, Street Profits-born again hardcore?  Not so fast, but we'll discuss it.  Also did they rush the "dissension" angle and plenty of unrepentant stupidity with random 7 second dance breaks.
1hr Sep 28, 2018
1hr
STR 286. I'm the Bad Guy?
Chris and Jeff go through 15 hours of WWE programming.  Why is Aiden wrong?  Does Braun have a NWO problem?  Why are we asking you this?
52m Sep 21, 2018
52m
STR 285. Hell in a Cell Sell
The go home shows would make you think the big show is Australia.  Chris and Jeff run down the card for the ppv this Sunday.  Cry "Havoc" and let slip the dogs of war.
53m Sep 14, 2018
53m
STR 284. Pumpkin Spice Shake them Ropes
Jeff Hawkins and Chris Novembrino examine the split personality of Drake Maverick, Columbus having Night Court, and why nothing on 205 Live will matter until after Australia.
1hr 6m Sep 07, 2018
1hr 6m
STR 283. To Everything, Turn, Turn, Turn
Braun turned, Becky may have turned. Jeff's turned twice since recording the last episode.  He and Chris go around the horn on this week's WWE television, do a little Neville and All In speculating, and try to keep themselves from saying something stupid (Jeff probably did).
58m Aug 31, 2018
58m
STR 282. Oh my God Becky
Jeff and special guest villain Chris Novembrino (@Chrisnovembrino) look at the fallout from SummerSlam.
52m Aug 24, 2018
52m
STR 281. WWE NXT and Summerslam Reviews
Jeff and Chris Novembrino (@chrisnovembrino) review, critique and deconstruct everything from NXT and Summerslam over this big WWE weekend.
1hr 19m Aug 20, 2018
1hr 19m
STR 280. WWE SummerSlam, NXT Takeover, Renee Young
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.
1hr 4m Aug 15, 2018
1hr 4m
STR 279: Barrel Roll
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.
38m Aug 11, 2018
38m
STR 278. WWE TV, NXT Power Rankings, Matt Riddle, The Sinner
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!
52m Aug 01, 2018
52m
277. Scuzzy
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.
1hr 17m Jul 28, 2018
1hr 17m
276. You didn't bring me along for my charming personality
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
57m Jul 21, 2018
57m
275. Mah gawd they killed him
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!)
49m Jul 14, 2018
49m
274. Rob goes solo then Jeff goes solo then Mid Atlantic 6/23/84
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.
1hr 15m Jul 07, 2018
1hr 15m
273. The Future of STR, Braun Strowman's neighbor, WWE TV
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.
58m Jun 28, 2018
58m
272. WWE TV, Big Cass, Vader, Money In The Bank, NXT
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!
54m Jun 22, 2018
54m
271. NXT Takeover & WWE Money In The Bank Previews!
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!?
54m Jun 15, 2018
54m
270. Fury of Raw to Fun of Smackdown (And 205 Live)
Rob and Jeff talk electrical panels and the impending debut of Lio Rush.
41m Jun 08, 2018
41m
269. ...Nice. Wrestling with Jeff and Sempervive!
Mike Sempervive of Wrestling Observer Radio sits in with Jeff Hawkins to talk about how DC sports are terrible and also pro wrestling.
1hr 10m Jun 01, 2018
1hr 10m
268. Jeff Hawkins' AMA
Jeff Hawkins answers your Twitter, Email, and personal questions on a solo edition of Shake Them Ropes
1hr 5m May 29, 2018
1hr 5m
267. WWE TV Rights, Smackdown to FOX, Reckless Speculation
The Rob McCarron Solo Vanity Project returns with Rob recklessly speculation on the move of WWE Smackdown Live to FOX.
34m May 22, 2018
34m
266. WWE TV Rights, All In, Royal Rumble 2019 Spoilers
Rob spoils the end of WWE Royal Rumble 2019
47m May 18, 2018
47m
265. WWE Backlash, Road to MITB, Roman Reigns, WWE UK
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!
43m May 09, 2018
43m