Shake Them Ropes | Pro Wrestling Podcast | Wwe Nxt Njpw

An all time bad Raw leads Jeff into the Extreme Rules preview.  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

S bombs and middle fingers!  Plus the network shows as due to the holiday week we're doing one concentrated show.  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

Chris and Jeff engage in speculative reasoning (sometimes to a ridiculous point) about the hirings of Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman.  Jeff praises a frequent target of scorn.  Plus, all the free salad and breadsticks you want.  That's right, Chris loves him some Olive Garden.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

Jeff discusses Stomping Grounds, Seth Rollins' twitter rants, champions losing on both brands and the Undertaker's return in...Everett?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

The midweek network shows review and a bit of talk about Bayley/Bliss on SD.   Beyond the Mat: 20 years later now up at http://patreon.com/shakethemropesSupport 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

Jeff goes over Stomping Grounds ppv on Sunday, opines on edgy babyfaces and why he thinks that Bayley may be beyond saving at this point. Coming soon, Beyond the Mat 20 years later, a look back http://patreon.com/shakethemropesSupport 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

NXT, NXT UK and 205 Live were all great wonderful professional wrestling experiences, so you get nothing but effusive praise, except for Joseph Connors.  Also, Jeff didn't wish Chris a happy birthday, hilarity ensues.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

Is Jeff talking about the main roster or this podcast?  Yes.  20 minutes and you're out this week as nothing really moved Jeff's needle.  He'll make it up to you later.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

Chris and Jeff review NXT Takeover, which Jeff enjoyed a bit more than Chris did.  They also go over some eventful NXT UK and 205 Live happeningsSupport 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

Jeff rides solo, starting with the Bubba Ray fan controversy in ROH and then eventually getting to a Super Showdown preview.  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

Jeff and Chris delve into Takeover XXV and Jeff discusses some of the points brought up on the Moxley/Jericho podcast.  Needless to say, if you've listened to Jeff's opinions on Vince's creative instincts, you're not surprised. patreon episodes: http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropesSupport 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

Rob McCarron is back!  Kind of, he breaks down NXT Takeover and Jeff looks at narratives around Vince McMahon being worried about AEW.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

Chris and Jeff clean up the rest of the week for WWE.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

Chris joins Jeff for a MITB post mortem, Jeff's tangential involvement in the Ric Flair Roast and whiny Dolph Ziggler.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

Chris and Jeff talk about AEW's deal, and Jeff wonders how to change certain demographics in fandom. Then we talk the events of 205, NXT and NXT UK.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

Jeff rides solo as he talks about the WWE Writers recruitment video, Jason Solomon on Wade Keller's show, the lack of effort WWE puts into UK shows, and the inexcusable timing of European tour right before Money In the Bank Our patreon is at http://patreon.com/shakethemropesSupport 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

Chris and Jeff discuss the return of Noam Dar, the surprising win of Raul Mendoza, and the unofficial mascots of STR, the Hunt.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

The main roster was so bad this week Chris may have quit the show.  Jeff wanted to swear but didn't.  We complain a lot.  If that's not your thing, this may not be your episode. We just released a fun watch of Starrcade 92 at patreon.com/shakethemropes you can get for a buck.  Go thereSupport 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

Mansoor!  Southern Accents!  Lio Rush's Excuses!  All in our talk about NXT, NXT UK and 205 LiveSupport 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

Brought to you through Skype (explanation on the show) Chris and Jeff go through the build of Money In the Bank and logic, or lack thereof, therein.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