No sponsors, but a show that goes a lot into narrative storytelling. A terrible RAW that did no favor to anyone. The Roman/Uso angle has actual layers, and the narrative issues once AEW Blood and Guts got to the "Match Beyond" where they went for the big ending vs. end of the story. Plus, Lanza and Nov are besties 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/privacy

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STR 457. (Slap)Jackin' in the Wind

Samoa Joe, CM Punk and Bryan Danielson return? Is NXT dead to Vince? What did Chris think of a Raw with fans? All that and more this week.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

STR 468. Raw is Nov

Paul Orndorff passes away, Vince goes back to the 80s trying to screw rival promotions, and a Money In The Bank previewSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

STR 467. Wonderful

Sponsored by Manscaped this week (Use Code ROPES and get 20 percent off plus free shipping) and MyBookie.AG (Use code ROPES get up to 1000 matched on your first deposit). Jeff mourns the temporary loss of Aunt Pam/Bayley while also suffering from Vertigo. We talk the debut of Malachi Black, the departure of Paul Heyman from Talking Smack, and the call ups of Shotzi, NOX and Toni Storm. Additionally we review the Great American Bash and wonder if Corbin will soon be stealing food from catering. 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

STR 466. Vertigo

Sponsored by Manscaped this week (Use Code ROPES and get 20 percent off plus free shipping). Chris and Jeff talk a little about the leagacy of Del Wilkes, Jeff's boring July 4th traditions, Chris' criminal past, the bad RAW women's division booking and take you through the week that was in (mostly) 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

STR 465. Patriots

Sponsored by Manscaped this week (Use Code ROPES and get 20 percent off plus free shipping). Chris and Jeff go in to the 14 people let go from NXT/205 live. We dicuss the firing of a WWE writer for going on a podcast, and Jeff tells you why most of the complaints are incorrect or offbase. Also, Ice Cold Takes (TM) on Hell in A Cell and far too many references to the career of Lindsay Price. Plus an update on 30 days of Bacon. 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

STR 464. In Defense of Writers

Sponsored by Manscaped this week (Use Code ROPES and get 20 percent off plus free shipping). We give a post-mortem on the Covid era, Chris hated NXT Takeover: In Your House as we give ice cold takes, and after a few things we liked and disliked on the shows of the week go into a Hell in A Cell preview. Plus, why did Jeff buy 250 dollars worth of bacon. 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

STR 463. Heck in a Sec

Sponsored by MyBookie and Manscaped this week (Use Code ROPES on either). Chris turns 35 so as a present, and is in full grumpy old man mode. We talk morale behind the scenes at corporate WWE, amidst criticism of the main roster we delve into Rey Mysterio Theatre, find an oasis of happiness in NXT UK, and preview NXT Takeover: In Your House. If you're a Fugazi fan, Chris is here for you. 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

STR 462. Boomer Rants

Budget cuts and reckless speculation on acquisitions and where those who were let go will end up. Was that Adam Cole/Karrion Kross exchange good for either guy? We end with ice cold takes on Double Or Nothing. 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

STR 461. Braun Gone

Chris' weekend dance cards are starting to fill up so we had to record before the week was up. We get to the revolving door of WWE play by play, John Cena's accidental entry into world affairs, and we give predictions of AEW's Double or Nothing 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

STR 460. Yuan Cena

Sponsored by MyBookie.AG, use code ROPES, get up to 1000 dollars of your first deposit matched. This week: news from almost every company: NXT cuts including Velveteen Dream and Drake Wuertz, WWE goes on the road, AEW moves to TBS. Plus what we liked during the week and again, far too many bad ideas for Slapjack. 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

STR 459. Jimithy

This week Chris and Jeff talk the death of New Jack, AEW Storytelling and preview Wrestlemania Backlash. Additionally, an impromptu Shake Them Ropes Theatre of the 1940s classic Who Wronged Bobby Fish. 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

STR 458. Who Wronged Bobby Fish

Sponsored this week by MyBookie, visit http://mybookie.ag and use code ROPES to get up to 1000 matched on your first deposit. Also sponsored by MANSCAPED, use code "Ropes" to get 20 percent off and free shipping at http://manscaped.com. This week we talk Roman's latter stage turn towards MMA moves, Jericho souring the parlay with a ridiculous line, Jeff gushes over Valkyrie vs. Satomura. Plus, way too many attempts to troll each other regarding SlapJack. 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

STR 456. Old Man Hawkins is Now Older

Sponsored this week by MyBookie, visit http://mybookie.ag and use code ROPES to get up to 1000 matched on your first deposit. Also sponsored by MANSCAPED, use code "Ropes" to get 20 percent off and free shipping at http://manscaped.com. Trashbags and the fallout. Was the response worse than the optics and pr? Is AEW falling into a narrative vs. feud trap? Are Rhea or Bianca getting that "toe in the water" semi-push as champs? Also, Jeff explains the audio issues from last week. 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

STR 455. A Hefty Price to Pay

Sponsored this week by MyBookie, visit http://mybookie.ag and use code ROPES to get up to 1000 matched on your first deposit. Also sponsored by MANSCAPED, use code "Ropes" to get 20 percent off and free shipping at http://manscaped.com. The yearly week after Wrestlemania purge happened: out with the old, in with....nobody yet. Backlash is now Wrestlemania...Backlash. How were the follow-ups? Baffling, especially on Smackdown with the Street Profits. Why is Jack Starz the only pure babyface in the WWE expanded universe? Also why a song in a Sami Zayn video is nightmare fuel for Jeff, and Chris explains Bucks-itis. 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

STR 454. Pink Slips and Slipping in Pink

Shake Them Ropes is a pro wrestling podcast hosted by Rob McCarron with Jeff Hawkins. Each week, we dive into the top stories in and out of the WWE ring. No match by match reviews with no emotion, but real heat on real stories. Check us out on Twitter @ShakeThemRopes!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations