Shake Them Ropes | Pro Wrestling Podcast | Wwe Nxt Njpw

NXT goes to USA, XFL comes out with some ridiculous copy (read with Chris giving musical accompaniment), the mystery of "Who Tried to Kill Roman" is solved.  All that and the good stuff on the network.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

Canada week concludes.  Chris and Jeff go over the doings north of the border.  What was worth seeing if you haven't seen it.  When do losses get you over?  the NXT Takeover "hot takes" episode is at 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

Chris and Jeff go through all the matches for the WWE's weekend in Toronto.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 whodunit on Smackdown and we know who broke into Chris' place.  A little bit of Harly Race (RIP) chat and lots of bad scripting for female characters, as we go through the shows of WWE 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

Q2 was today, writers have been fired this week, and 205 Live has a great episode right as everything gets scrambled. 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 have a discussion over whether WWE has painted themselves into a corner with Brock on top again then again with Johnny Gargano.  Plus, 205 Live is on a roll.  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

An announcement about shows, 205 Live is heads and shoulders above the NXT shows this week.   Chris talks about his trip to the G1Support 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

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