Shake Them Ropes | Pro Wrestling Podcast | Wwe Nxt Njpw

We talk a little Neil Peart, the strange characterization of Drew McIntyre and lazy storytelling of this week's NXT and the dreadful AEW. Plus a bit of Brock and a preview of NXT UK Takeover Colon Blackpool IISupport 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

We talk Dusty Classic Bracketology, ask if YouTube views mean more skits like wedding angles, and the Smackdown women's division.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

A quick dog walker episode (they say the perfect length of the podcast is enough time to walk your dog) is Jeff going solo with a few thoughts on AEW/Kris Statlander and where we are going into 2020.  Beware, Jeff tries to end the show and finds something else to talk about.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

Break out the Nog. A lot of Wednesday Night Wars talk following a strong end of the year episode for NXT. Plus, we asked for questions, you could ask us anything, and you asked about wrestling. So we obliged with our answers.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

It's not December without a couple of releases and wellness violations. A rather upbeat look at the week that was, as Chris and Jeff enjoyed Smackdown for different reasons and found the two NXTs to be fun. Sprinkle in a little AEW and you have what we do. Next week is a show where we take all questions, so dm them @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 being horrible online, Mauro Ranallo's wonderful documentary, a rather-fun episode of NXT UK, and "dark" characterization in professional wrestlingSupport 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 a little Mauro Ranallo, Jeff gushes about NXT Women's War Games, we marvel at babyface Gallus and we ask the pressing question: is AEW becoming the Bonnaroo of wrestling. All of this while Jeff tries to watch Smackdown for a new puppet that never appears.  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 the firing of Jim Cornette from the NWA and preview War Games and Survivor Series.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 ponder the women's angle on NXT, rave about Angel Garza and Lio Rush, worry about NWA Powerr and ponder BRAND WARS!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

Sponsored this week by Manscaped, use code SHAKEROPES to get 20 percent off and free shipping at http://manscaped.com this week Chris and Jeff ponder the aftermath of Saudi Arabia, heel/face dynamics when it comes to Angel Garza and gush over Raul Mendoza. Why isn't the Bayley heel turn working? Are invasion angles effective?   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

Sponsored this week by Manscaped, use code SHAKEROPES to get 20 percent off and free shipping at http://manscaped.com 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 debate whether shows want to be wrestling products or television products as they sing the praises of the NWA, debate commentary on AEW, and talk a lot of 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 and Jeff go through this week in WWE. Eric Bischoff is gone, others want out. Bayley's heel is off to a rough start, and what is the future of 205 Live considering neither of us remembered it was on.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 bounce around the new NWA Powerrr show and a little about AEW in terms of framing things WWE should ponder folding into their shows. It's still the same week as Hell in A Cell and they go through the hits and misses. 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 go over week 1 of AEW and NXT going head to head, in addition to the season premieres of Smackdown and RAW before wrapping it up with a Hell in A Cell 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

VOW's resident TNA expert Garrett Kidney (@garrettkidney) said he was going to watch WWE for 2 weeks and "find the good." He joins Chris and Jeff to talk about he was left mentally broken in a fun filled almost 90 minutes that shows what sports entertainment will do to a man.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

Sponsored by MYBOOKIE.AG, use code ROPES to get up to $1000 matched on your first deposit. Chris and Jeff welcome the return of superstars formerly in the doghouse, analyze NXT's first foray into big boy television and wonder aloud what it means for the rest of the direct to network shows they usually cover.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

Sponsored by MYBOOKIE.AG, use code ROPES to get up to $1000 matched on your first deposit. Chris and Jeff preview Clash of Champions, go over the changes on the commentary teams, and praise Angel Garza and Raul MendozaSupport 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

Sponsored by MYBOOKIE.AG, use code ROPES to get up to $1000 matched on your first deposit. Chris and Jeff detail the Bayley turn, the revelation that Lince Dorado has a gift for gab, and ask "Why does the Hunt own suits"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

Sponsored by MYBOOKIE.AG, use code ROPES to get up to $1000 matched on your first deposit. Chris and Jeff go over NXT Takeover Cardiff, how should the first NXT show on USA be structured, and whether Fox has buyers' remorse.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