164. WWE Battleground Live Reaction & Results
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!
1hr 2m Jul 25, 2016
1hr 2m
163. LaToya Ferguson of AV Club on WWE Draft
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!
53m Jul 22, 2016
53m
162. WWE Draft, Zayn a Cruiserweight, Battleground
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 ...
1hr 6m Jul 20, 2016
1hr 6m
161. WWE Draft & NXT, Brock Lesnar, Mailbag, Top 100
Our STR Bonus Show – Thanking you for hitting our small donation goal from STR 160. Rob & Jeff talk WWE Draft prep, Brock Lesnar's anti-doping failure and WWE ramifications, and HBK vs Y2J from No Mercy 2008. Plus, as promised, our mailbag returns as we answer your questions and discuss listener submitted topics. We appreciate your donations and rating/reviews on iTunes! Catch our show at http:...
58m Jul 19, 2016
58m
160. Raw & Smackdown GMs, WWE CWC, NXT
Big show this week - We waited an extra day to record so that we could have a conversation about the premier of the Cruiserweight Classic and the NXT main event of Nakamura vs Balor! Jeff and Rob also discuss their predictions for the CWC, as well as the future GMs of Raw & Smackdown. Also this week: Jeff's Wyatt - New Day thoughts, an announcement about next week's show(s), NXT Power Rankings,...
1hr 8m Jul 14, 2016
1hr 8m
159. Brock Lesnar opponent, Cody Rhodes hoax, NXT Power Rankings
We talk Final Deletion hype. We talk Cody Rhodes' WWE hoax. We talk Flair vs Sting. We talk Brock Lesnar's SummerSlam opponent. We talk Alex Riley in PWG's BOLA. We talk so much stuff in this hour, it's insane. Plus, your questions and the return of the weekly NXT Power Rankings!
1hr Jul 06, 2016
1hr
158. Gabe Sapolsky on WWE/EVOLVE, Sean Ross Sapp on WWE
A very fun Shake Them Ropes this week as we lament talking about WWE Raw. Raw was fine, an enjoyable show... but there's just nothing to talk about from it. Except Roman. We'll mention that. Gabe Sapolsky joins us to talk Cody Rhodes to EVOLVE, ROH and EVOLVE's Mount Rushmore, and more. Then, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful joins us to talk the current events within WWE. A fun show. I also forget to...
1hr 16m Jun 28, 2016
1hr 16m
157. Roman Reigns suspended, Raw, CWC weigh-ins
Rob & Jeff are back with Shake Them Ropes #157 talking all the news stemming from the Roman Reigns suspension from WWE. We'll talk the wellness policy, when talent heard about Reigns' suspension, and whether or not the Money In The Bank result had anything to do with this news. Plus, Brock vs Punk from 2013 on our Top 100 Match countdown.
57m Jun 21, 2016
57m
156. WWE Money In The Bank Reaction Show
Rob & Jeff return with a special Sunday night podcast covering WWE Money In The Bank 2016! This originally recorded live via YouTube, and you can join our live streams on YouTube at http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/youtube. This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon - Get 20% off your next order of great socks, undershirts, hoodies & more with promo code 'VOW' at http://www.mackweldon.com!
44m Jun 20, 2016
44m
155. MITB, CWC, TIT Final, Mookieghana on WWE Biz
It's our WWE Money In The Bank preview show, but there's so much more. Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) joins us to talk the WWE Brand Extension, and rumors that WWE will be adding more single-branded Network Special "PPV" events throughout the year. We'll also get into the participants reveal for the Cruiserweight Classic that debuts in July. Our Top 100 Match to See Before You Die from WWE.com...
1hr 5m Jun 15, 2016
1hr 5m
154. NXT Takeover The End Review, Breaking Ground, TA and Tully
Our 2nd of 2 episodes this week for Shake Them Ropes – It's time to discuss this NXT Takeover PPV from Wednesday night. The End promised the end to the Balor and Joe rivalry, and we got just that. Plus, the end of developmental as we know it? Rob & Jeff get into Starrcade 1985 in our Top 100 countdown, plus we'll review the Breaking Ground Reloaded special that aired after Takeover. Support our...
1hr 6m Jun 10, 2016
1hr 6m
153. NXT Takeover Preview, Lesnar in UFC, Goldberg, TQOTW
The first of two shows this week - Shake Them Ropes previews Wednesday's NXT Takeover: The End. Plus, we'll discuss the news that Brock Lesnar is returning to UFC for UFC 200. Is Goldberg coming back to WWE? Who might Sister Abigail be? Was Rob Van Dam vs Jerry Lynn as good as many remember? All this and more on STR 153 sponsored by http://www.MackWeldon.com (Use code VOW for 20% off today!)
1hr 18m Jun 07, 2016
1hr 18m
152. WrestleWar 1992, The Club, Your Questions & More!
We asked for questions & comments for this week's episode, and you delivered! We'll dive into your Twitter questions @ShakeThemRopes covering the WWE brand split, NXT's future, Vader, John Cena and much more. Plus, we'll get Jeff's Top 3 topics from this week's Raw, and we open with a super fun main event from WCW WrestleWar 1992 on our Top 100 Matches countdown. Subscribe free, rate, and revie...
1hr 13m May 31, 2016
1hr 13m
151. WWE Brand Split, Live Smackdown, Hogan vs Gawker News
It's a news centric edition of Shake Them Ropes, that totally derails into reckless speculation. FUN! We'll talk Wednesday's breaking news that WWE Smackdown goes live on Tuesdays beginning July 19, and what that could mean for every brand. Finally, David Bixenspan (6:05 Pod; @davidbix) joins Rob to give an update on what's going on with Hulk Hogan's lawsuit against Gawker Media.
52m May 26, 2016
52m
150. Extreme Rules, WWE Raw, Cody Rhodes, Unforgiven 2006
It's a nice, tight, packed episode of Shake Them Ropes as we quietly celebrate our 150th episode w/ the hot topics from Extreme Rules, the release of Cody & Brandi Rhodes, Unforgiven 2006's main event and much more. Visit us on iTunes at http://www.bit.ly/stritunes
1hr 1m May 25, 2016
1hr 1m
NJPW BoSJ, Hair Battle, TM61 Debut, Mailbag & more!
It's the debut of the Untitled Rob McCarron Solo Vanity Project. In actuality, it's a bonus show on the Shake Them Ropes & VOW Audio Feeds. I, Rob McCarron, talk NXT TV, the debut of TM61, CM Punk, Best of the Super Juniors, ROH, PWG and much more. Plus, I open the mailbag and take your calls on War Games, Roman Reigns' hair, NXT and a bunch of other great topics. It's a real fun show - I hope ...
1hr 22m May 21, 2016
1hr 22m
149. WWE Extreme Rules Preview, SuperBrawl 2, CWC
Take 2! Well, it finally happened. Rob forget to hit the record button. Luckily, we figured that out early on. Once recording, Rob & Jeff discuss this Sunday's WWE Extreme Rules, plus look back to SuperBrawl 2's opener between Jushin Liger and Brian Pillman. Also - Twitter QOTW, Cruiserweight Classic news, and Balor vs Joe in a cage.
1hr 2m May 18, 2016
1hr 2m
148. Creepy Tony Schiavone, WWE Releases, KO Hates You
So we're not the best at weekly segment continuity, so this week we do all of them! Kevin Owens Hates You, Twitter Question of the Week, and Reckless Speculation return + we talk Halloween Havoc 1993 and the creepiest PPV open Rob has ever seen. Visit our sponsor - Mack Weldon - at http://www.mackweldon.com!
58m May 11, 2016
58m
147. Rybackonomics, Adam Rose, Match Breaks & more!
Its a very news-centric edition of Shake Them Ropes this week, as Rob & Jeff take on the open letter from the Ryback on the state of professional wrestler pay. Plus, Adam Rose also writes an open letter to his fans to explain his drug test failure. Twitter QOTW, STR Theatre, and the Top 100 Match segments return on STR 147!
59m May 04, 2016
59m
146. WWE Payback Reaction Show
Rob & Jeff are back with STR Live #146 - WWE Payback is complete, and we'll discuss all the match results, surprises, and more. Plus, the Road to Extreme Rules officially begins as we already have the main event! *There are some, minor, audio issues as we recorded this show live. I apologize for the inconvenience, we did our best to correct in post-production.
1hr 1m May 02, 2016
1hr 1m
145. WWE Payback, NXT Lowell, Badd Blood, QOTW
Big show this week w/ Rob & Jeff bringing on Sean Ross Sapp to talk WWE Payback, plus an appearance from VOW's Joe Gagne to discuss the Finn Balor vs Samoa Joe match from NXT in Lowell, Mass. What a struggle. We'll talk Taker vs Shawn from Badd Blood 1997, as well as answer the question of whether either of us have ever left a wrestling show early. Big show - Enjoy!
1hr 31m Apr 28, 2016
1hr 31m
144. WWE Raw, Finn Balor, Road to Payback, Wyatts vs Shield
The 144th edition of Shake Them Ropes is a big one – Rob & Jeff talk the biggest topics stemming from Monday's WWE Raw in London, including the WWE Tag Team Tournament semi-finals, AJ Styles' interactions with Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows, and much more. Plus, we look back to Wyatts vs Shield from 2014 in our Top 100 Matches to See on WWE Network Before You Die series. We get into some of the...
1hr 10m Apr 20, 2016
1hr 10m
143. Guns n Gallows debut, WWE Raw, Payback greatness
A big episode of Shake Them Ropes to discuss a big episode of WWE Monday Night Raw! We'll talk the best of the episode, Guns n' Gallows debut on TV, Payback is set up, and Maryse continues to be amazing. Plus, we talk a bit about 1995 ECW and Hostile City Showdown's Guerrero vs Malenko match.
59m Apr 12, 2016
59m
142. Jeff in Dallas, NXT, WrestleMania, WWE Raw
Shake Them Ropes is back - Jeff discusses his WrestleMania trip to Dallas, we'll both talk all of the outcomes of NXT Takeover, WrestleMania, and WWE Raw, plus we got an idea of the top matches for WWE Payback in Chicago. A fun discussion on a great weekend this week on Shake Them Ropes!
1hr 19m Apr 06, 2016
1hr 19m
STR / VOW Live: WWE WrestleMania 32 Reaction Podcast
WWE WrestleMania 32 is in the books, and we're live with our reaction show at Voices of Wrestling. Joe Lanza and Rob McCarron discuss the winners, losers, surprises, future plans and much more on a 90 minute special edition of audio fun!
1hr 35m Apr 04, 2016
1hr 35m
STR / VOW Live: NXT Takeover Dallas Reaction Podcast
Rich Kraetsch and Rob McCarron go live to discuss NXT Takeover: Dallas! We'll talk Shinsuke Nakamura's debut, the championship matches and results, the future of the brand, and much more. It's a super fun show, we had a lot of fun doing it - We hope you enjoy!
55m Apr 02, 2016
55m
141. WWE WrestleMania 32 Preview & Predictions
WWE WrestleMania 32 and NXT Takeover: Dallas are fast approaching – This week on Shake Them Ropes, we preview and predict both shows. We look at the potential for NXT callups ups on Sunday and/or Monday, how those callups may affect each show, and who wins the biggest matches of the weekend. It's a fun hour of debate and pondering! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for live video...
1hr 15m Mar 29, 2016
1hr 15m
140. Undertaker's motivation, Raw, STR Theatre, Rock vs Hogan
Undertaker's motivation - Why is he fighting? Rob & Jeff answer on this week's Shake Them Ropes. Plus, Rock vs Hogan from WrestleMania X-8, the happenings of this week's Raw, and the worst edition of STR Theatre ever. Seriously, it's bad.
1hr 2m Mar 22, 2016
1hr 2m
139. WWE Raw, RoadBlock, ECW 1998, Match Madness
Shake Them Ropes returns as Rob & Jeff discuss WWE RoadBlock from Saturday night, WWE Raw from Monday featuring the return of Roman Reigns and new matches for WrestleMania 32, and AJ Styles' segment on the new Edge & Christian Show. Plus, Masato Tanaka vs Mike Awesome from ECW Heatwave 1998. We also give details on a fun series at VoicesofWrestling.com this month – Match Madness!
58m Mar 15, 2016
58m
138. Rob Guesses Raw, WWE Roadblock, Vegas & more!
Re/Upload: Sorry for audio issues that impacted the original upload of this file. Hopefully this file works well for you! Send feedback to @ShakeThemRopes via Twitter - This week on a belated episode of Shake Them Ropes, Jeff tries to stump Rob on WWE Monday Night Raw booking. Rob was in Vegas for a few days and didn't watch a single minute of wrestling, so we play ROB GUESSES RAW! Last time we...
55m Mar 10, 2016
55m
137. WWE Roadblock, Undertaker's motivation, Raw & more!
This week on @ShakeThemRopes, Rob & Jeff return to talk WWE Roadblock. Dean Ambrose gets a WWE Title match before Roman Reigns on this WWE Network live event special. We'll also get into Undertaker's return and his motivation for keeping Shane out of power on WWE Raw. Plus, in our Top 100 WWE Network match countdown this week: the Elimination Chamber match from Survivor Series 2002! Shawn Micha...
1hr 7m Mar 02, 2016
1hr 7m
136. Shane McMahon returns, WWE vs Raw?, Foley vs HBK
Shake Them Ropes is back to talk the big return of Shane McMahon to WWE. We'll talk his return, plus whether or not we actually think Shane vs Undertaker will happen. Also, Match #44 on our Top 100 is HBK vs Mankind from Mind Games 1996! Subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/youtube
56m Feb 24, 2016
56m
135. WWE Fastlane Live Reaction Show
Tonight, we talk all the fallout of WWE Fastlane. The main event of WrestleMania 32 is set, and we discuss if tonight's PPV changed any feelings over how strong WrestleMania could be. Pluss, the Styles Clash, Brie Bella, Social Outcasts, US & IC Title matches, and much more. Rob and Jeff are FIRED UP - Listen & Watch on demand here at Voices of Wrestling!
1hr 1m Feb 22, 2016
1hr 1m
134. WWE Fastlane, Global Cruiserweight Series, Titus & Barrett leaving?
Too much news this week. TOO MUCH! Rob & Jeff talk Global Cruiserweight Series coming to WWE Network, WWE Fastlane this Sunday, Wade Barrett and Titus O'Neil possibly leaving WWE, and all the happenings from WWE Raw. Is Dean Ambrose being booked to become the top babyface, or is it all a smokescreen to throw doubt into Roman's win on Sunday. Plus, details on Sunday's live stream coming to YouTube.
58m Feb 17, 2016
58m
133. Daniel Bryan Retires, Titus O'Neil Suspended, Axl Rotten, WWE
Daniel Bryan has retired. Titus O'Neil has been suspended, but gets a TV gig. Axl Rotten dies. Rob goes to NXT Indy. Jeff hosts the show. Big show! Pre-Order NXT's Greatest Matches featuring CM Punk & Seth Rollins vs Cesaro & Kassius Ohno (Kings of Wrestling) on DVD & Blu-Ray at amzn.to/1nVZa7m
54m Feb 11, 2016
54m
132. Shinsuke Nakamura, AJ Styles, WWE Fastlane, TLC 2012
Lots of topics on the list for this week's Shake Them Ropes! We'll talk the official reveal of Shinsuke Nakamura coming to WWE, AJ Styles' run two weeks in, the WWE Fastlane main event, plus The Shield's debut at TLC 2012 on our Top 100 matches countdown. Support the show via our Amazon click-through link. No extra cost, shop like normal: http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/amazon. Get the new AJ ...
53m Feb 04, 2016
53m
131. AJ Styles, WWE Raw fallout, HBK vs HHH from SS 2002
STR 131 kicks off with discussion of the Royal Rumble fallout on WWE Raw, including AJ Styles vs Chris Jericho, Sasha Banks vs Charlotte build, and the Rock's return. Plus, we'll break down WWE SummerSlam 2002's unsanctioned street fight between HHH and HBK. Feedback is welcome and appreciated!
57m Jan 27, 2016
57m
130. WWE Royal Rumble 2016 Live Reaction
STR #130 Live (January 24, 2016): Come join Rob McCarron and Jeff Hawkins on Shake Them Ropes Live talking all things WWE Royal Rumble 2016. We'll talk the big winner, the World Heavyweight Championship going into WWE Fastlane, and the surprises. Oh, the surprises! Donate to the show via secure PayPal at http://www.paypal.me/robmccarron
1hr 17m Jan 25, 2016
1hr 17m
129. WWE Royal Rumble Preview Extravaganza
Sean Ross Sapp joins Rob & Jeff to talk all about this Sunday's WWE Royal Rumble. We'll go over the full card, which features nothing but title matches at this point. Plus, of course, our bold speculation about the Royal Rumble match itself. Then, Rob and Jeff relive Match #48 on our Top 100 WWE Network matches countdown - Hulk Hogan vs Ultimate Warrior from WrestleMania 6. Rob also gives an up...
1hr 9m Jan 20, 2016
1hr 9m
128. Becky Lynch, Brock, Austin vs Rock, Rumble theories
STR 128 looks at Steve Austin vs The Rock from WrestleMania 19 as part of our Top 100 Matches to See on WWE Network Before You Die - The WWE Dot Com cultivated list introduced last year. We'll follow up on the hysteria involving NJPW talent leaving for WWE, plus John Cena's injury, and Jeff makes a logical, albeit surprising, argument from someone unsuspected to win the 2016 WWE Royal Rumble. C...
59m Jan 13, 2016
59m
127. WWE raiding NJPW? AJ Styles' future, Roman Rumble, Taker vs Mankind & more!
STR 127 kicks off the new year with tons of talk on the futures of AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Karl Anderson, and Doc Gallows as rumors swirl of potential WWE deals for all four. We'll talk what they bring to the WWE table, where they could end up, the sources of these rumors, and whether or not they'll actually end up in WWE at all. Plus, we continue our Top 100 Matches to See on WWE Network...
1hr 5m Jan 05, 2016
1hr 5m
126. Vince, NXT Power Rankings, Vader vs Flair Starrcade 1993
The final Shake Them Ropes of 2015 features discussion on the best of 2015, what we look forward to in 2016, Vince's "bone through your nose" line from Monday, and Vader vs Ric Flair from WCW Starrcade 1993. Thanks to all of you for your support this year, and we hope you have a happy 2016! If you haven't listened yet, be sure to check out our Christmas mailbag show, episode 125! Catch all our ...
1hr 19m Dec 30, 2015
1hr 19m
125. Christmas Mailbag Show!
It's the Christmas bonus mailbag show! Thank you to everyone who has followed along with Shake Them Ropes this year, making it a very fun year for the podcast. This episode is completely listener driven, as Rob & Jeff answer your email, Twitter, and Facebook questions. We hope to see you around in 2016 as we continue to discuss the world of WWE, NXT, and more on Shake Them Ropes! Timestamps... ...
1hr 9m Dec 25, 2015
1hr 9m
124. Jeff Guesses WWE Raw, KO Hates You, SD Ironman Match
Jeff didn't watch Raw as he's traveling for the holidays, so we take a different approach to discussing the show - Jeff guesses what happened! He doesn't do too badly, either. Predictable show, much? Plus, we discuss the 2003 Smackdown Ironman match between Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar, and the 'Kevin Owens Hates You' segment returns. We'll be back with a special Christmas mailbag edition of STR...
1hr 6m Dec 22, 2015
1hr 6m
123. NXT Takeover: London Reaction Show
Shake Them Ropes returns with NXT Takeover: London reaction. From the winners of all the title matches, to the in ring work, to the news of Sami Zayn's TV return coming next week - We discuss it all on this new live episode. Want to show support for STR? Consider donating; all donations go towards podcast improvements. If you donate, send a note along so I can personally respond to each one. Th...
53m Dec 17, 2015
53m
122. WWE TLC 2015 Reaction Show w/ Dylan Hales
Dylan Hales (@DylanWaco) of Wrestling Culture joins Rob McCarron & Jeff Hawkins for Shake Them Ropes #122 - WWE TLC Live Reaction. We talk the winners, losers, closing angle with Roman Reigns, and the best matches of the night. Plus, Dylan let's us know what's going on with Goldberg. If you enjoy the show, please consider donating! Any and all donations go to improving the podcast, and not indi...
1hr 42m Dec 14, 2015
1hr 42m
121. WWE TLC Preview, NXT Power Rankings, STR Theatre returns!
Shake Them Ropes returns to preview, in full, this Sunday's WWE TLC Pay Per View. We'll run down the matches, possibilities, and gauge our interest level going into the event. Match #53 on our Top 100 countdown features Mick Foley vs Edge from WWE WrestleMania 22, a show Rob was in attendance for. Two segments make their anticipated return, as well! Jeff gives us his Unofficial & Arbitrary NXT ...
1hr 11m Dec 09, 2015
1hr 11m
120. NXT Power Rankings, WWE Raw, Cena vs Bryan 2013
Big show this week, back on the regular schedule! We'll talk our differing opinions on WWE Raw from Monday. Guess who enjoyed it!? Plus, Charlotte is Paige and Becky is Charlotte. Our Top 100 match this week is SummerSlam 2013's Daniel Bryan vs John Cena title match. Plus, we rundown the current cards for WWE TLC and NXT Takeover: London. Get your holiday shopping done while helping STR at the ...
1hr 22m Dec 02, 2015
1hr 22m
119. WWE Survivor Series Reaction Show Live
Shake Them Ropes Live returns to discuss WWE Survivor Series 2015. We talk the big news on the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, the near future for WWE, and all the happenings from one of WWE's Big 4 Pay-Per-Views. Watch the show on YouTube at http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/youtube!
1hr 1m Nov 23, 2015
1hr 1m
118. Dave Meltzer on WWE Survivor Series 2015, La Sombra, Austin Aries, TNA, PWG & more
A special Shake Them Ropes bonus show this week as Jeff & I preview WWE Survivor Series with the help from Dave Meltzer of WrestlingObserver.com. Dave talks all the build and possibilities at Survivor Series, plus the news surrounding La Sombra, Austin Aries, TNA TV, and more. Then, Jeff and I review the 1998 Survivor Series: Deadly Game. A fun bonus show, so we hope you enjoy! Discuss the show...
1hr 48m Nov 20, 2015
1hr 48m