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The 2014 Shake Them Ropes Awards! Celebrating the best of WWE & NXT in 2014, Rob McCarron and Jeff Hawkins return with the year-ending Shake Them Ropes Awards! From WWE MVP, to WWE Match of the Year, to some non-WWE awards as well, STR will take a trip through 2014 to relive the best that pro wrestling had to offer. This 70 minute edition of Shake Them Ropes will conclude with a review of Triple H vs Cactus Jack from September 1997, because Rob & Jeff take no breaks! We continue with WWE's Top 100 Matches to See on WWE Network Before You Die with #94, a Raw street fight between HHH and Cactus Jack. It's a fun show, ending our debut year with a bang. We hope you enjoy it, and continue to join us through 2015 and beyond!00:00-46:30: WWE Awards46:30-64:15: Non-WWE Awards64:15-77:00: Cactus vs HHH - Raw '97 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:

This week's "Merry Christmas!" episode of Shake Them Ropes begins with some much needed NXT talk! We'll recap this week's TV, featuring Becky Lynch, Kevin Owens, Baron Corbin and more. We'll talk where Finn Bálor and Hideo Itami are headed as we move into 2015, and whether or not The Ascension has what it takes to make an impact in WWE. We'll get into Dean Ambrose finally getting a big win on a show no one watched, and whether we buy into the Dolph Ziggler push even after a fortunate Smackdown. As we continue our recaps of all 100 Must See Matches on WWE Network according to WWE.com, we'll talk Hogan vs Andre from WrestleMania 3. 00:00-02:00: No Kwanzaa Talk02:00-16:30: NXT TV & Talent16:30-19:10: Roman Reigns Makes a Decree19:10-38:00: Curtis Axel & NXT Tag Teams38:00-40:15: Dean Ambrose's Big Win40:15-43:30: Dolph Ziggler's Win Streak43:30-58:00: #95 - Hogan vs Andre Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nx

Wow, has there been a lot of wrestling in the past few days. On this week’s Shake Them Ropes, Rob McCarron and Jeff Hawkins will talk the wrestling shows we went to this weekend: WWE TLC and PWG Black Cole Sun. We have some live thoughts on those shows, plus all the news from WWE coming out of TLC and Raw, including the returns of Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar. We’ll also continue our Top 100 Matches To See review countdown with #96: Charlotte vs Natalya from NXT Takeover in May. 00:00-04:30: Intro04:30-15:00: Jeff Live from PWG15:00-28:30: Rob Live from TLC28:30-44:45: Raw and WWE Storylines44:45-47:30: Alberto Del Rio in ROH47:30-63:00: WWE Top 100: Charlotte vs Natalya63:00-65:20: Carrying The Slammy Award 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

NXT Takeover: [R]Evolution has ended, and Rob McCarron & Jeff Hawkins return LIVE at ShakeThemRopes.com with immediate reaction from all the craziness that was NXT. We run down possibly the best WWE event of the entire year, including the winners, losers, and debuts. From Kevin Owens to Sami Zayn, everything gets covered in this episode. We take calls and tweets as well as others join in on the fun! Subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, and RSS at ShakeThemRopes.com and VoicesofWrestling.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

Shake Them Ropes returns with a packed show previewing both WWE TLC this Sunday, as well as NXT Takeover: [R]Evolution this Thursday. We'll run through the buildup, predict the winners and losers, and wax poetic on Charlotte's crossover debut this week from Raw. We also continue with our WWE Network Top 100 Matches to See countdown, as we dive into #97 between Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty from the May 17, 1993, WWE Raw. Join us LIVE this Thursday night at ShakeThemRopes.com for our NXT Takeover live post-show. We'll be taking any calls, twitter messages, and email on the events of the show. Hope you'll join us! 00:00-04:20: Intro04:20-11:00: CM Punk to UFC11:00-40:00: Raw, Charlotte, Luke Harper, Rusev41:00-56:30: TLC Preview & Predictions56:30-71:00: NXT Takeover Preview71:00-84:00: HBK vs Jannetty (Raw, May 1993) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &a

Shake Them Ropes is packed this week with WWE news, reviews, and directions for the future. We start with WWE Raw, the positives and negatives, and Rob rants on Dean Ambrose's WWE PPV record. Then we cover the newsmaking whirlwind of podcasts featuring CM Punk and Vince McMahon over the last week, including some weird answers Vince gave on the current roster, and Cesaro specifically. Plus, as we continue our Top 100 Matches To See on WWE Network series, we'll review #98: The ECW Barely Legal International Six Man Tag. 90 minutes of fun from ShakeThemRopes.com and VoicesofWrestling.com! We hope you enjoy the show, and we love to hear your feedback @ShakeThemRopes and on our Skype lines. More info at ShakeThemRopes.com. Support STR and VOW by rating, reviewing, and subscribing to our show on iTunes, Stitcher, Downcast and more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt

We continue running down the list of WWE Network’s list of the Top 100 Matches to See Before You Die. This week, it’s DDP vs Goldberg from WCW Halloween Havoc 1998, a match that happened after the Pay-Per-View went off the air! We’ll also discuss the main topics from this week’s WWE Raw, plus get Rob’s thoughts on attending Smackdown live on Tuesday. A packed hour of wrestling talk! Hope all of our US listeners have a happy Thanksgiving, and our international listeners a happy end of November! The full list of WWE Network's Top 100 Matches can be found at http://pastebin.com/MRNXQUvQ   00:00-04:00: Happy Birthday to Rob 04:00-20:25: Main Topics from WWE Raw 20:25-22:15: Voices of Wrestling Crossover? 22:15-27:00: Jeff Buys Tickets to PWG 27:00-31:30: AJ Lee vs Bellas Dynamic 31:30-44:00: Rob’s Live Smackdown Thoughts 44:00-60:00: Goldberg vs DDP - Havoc 1998Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.

Rob McCarron and Jeff Hawkins are joined by Dylan Hales (@DylanWaco) on this live edition of Shake Them Ropes talking all the fallout and immediate reaction from WWE Survivor Series. We’ll get into the debut of an icon, who won Team Cena vs Team Authority, who was the star of the show, and much more on this special Shake Them Ropes. It’s 90 minutes with Dylan Hales for a fun show! If you enjoy the show, tell your friends and rate us on iTunes. We greatly appreciate the feedback! You can find more info on our show at ShakeThemRopes.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

We're back with the 50th episode of Shake Them Ropes! Today, Rob & Jeff will recap the big stories from WWE Raw, preview and predict Survivor Series, get into Finn Bálor's NXT in ring debut, and more. Plus, we begin our 100 part series reviewing WWE Network's Top 100 Matches To See Before You Die. We start with #100: Jericho vs HHH at Fully Loaded 2000. You can find the full list in the show notes at ShakeThemRopes.com! 00:00-03:45: Intro | ShakeThemRopes.com03:45-07:00: Interspecies Wrestling in WWE07:00-18:10: Luke Harper, The Ryback, and Raw18:10-22:20: Is Rowan "The Most Improved of 2014"22:20-28:10: Will Triple H Wrestle Soon?28:10-32:50: John Cena Comedy33:00-43:00: Survivor Series Predictions43:00-49:45: Bálor Debut | NXT Review49:45-70:00: WWE Top 100: HHH vs Y2J Review 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/priva

THE RYBACK IS BACK! Not only that, but he walks alone inside this pit of danger. Or is that someone else? Anyway, today Rob & Jeff get into Ryback's Raw, what's left for Survivor Series matches, Jim Ross returning to play-by-play, and we're joined by Chris DePetrillo of Figures Toy Company to discuss Ring of Honor's first foray into action figures, toys, replica belts, and more. A must listen for you figure collectors! 00:00-04:20: Intro | Vince heels on Liverpool04:20-06:30: What will fill out Survivor Series?06:30-32:00: Raw | Survivor Series | Kofi Kingston32:00-37:00: Finn Bálor's debut37:00-44:00: WWE NXT Current Events44:00-47:00: NXT on Survivor Series?47:00-60:00: Jim Ross Returns to Wrestling60:00-87:30: Chris DePetrillo Interview 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

Rob & Jeff return to discuss all the changes in WWE since last week, including Vince’s return, Survivor Series’ main event and possible undercard, and Randy Orton’s movie. Plus, Rob rants on twitter comments regarding Stephanie McMahon's dress, then campaigns to be the voice of GFW Presents NJPW! No timestamps this week as we really just went all over the place at random times. Enjoy, and catch us weekly at ShakeThemRopes.com and Voices of Wrestling! 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

Today’s Shake Them Ropes has everything: A Survivor Series card, a PWG card, an ROH card, WWE Business talk with Bleacher Report’s Chris Harrington, Finn Bálor pronunciation lessons, and even Sasha Banks' and Bálor’s entrance themes make an appearance. Everything! Special thanks to Chris Harrington for coming on to talk WWE biz, Q3 earnings, WWE Network and more. Follow Chris on Twitter @mookieghana and us at ShakeThemRopes.com!   00:00-02:12: Intro | Contact Info 02:12-08:15: The Women of NXT 08:15-12:30: What’s In A Name? 12:30-18:00: WWE Raw 18:00-29:00: WWE Survivor Series Direction 29:00-29:45: Best Theme in NXT 29:45-68:00: Chris Harrington on WWE Biz 68:00-69:00: @mookieghana | Bleacher Report 69:00-70:20: Finn Bálor Pronunciation 70:00-75:00: WWE Network Marketing Idiocy 75:00-81:15: PWG December 12 Rundown 81:15-88:00: ROH SOTF RundownSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPri

WWE Hell In A Cell has ended, so Rob McCarron and Jeff Hawkins go LIVE at ShakeThemRopes.com to get your immediate reaction to what happened, where things are going, and what impressed you the most. We run down the card to discuss the winners and losers, and take your calls for reactions. Plus, we get into the weekend NXT events and audience controversy a bit. A fun and lively show to start your week! Subscribe for free via...iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling/id888620707?mt=2Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shake-them-ropesRSS: http://shakethemropes.libsyn.com/rss 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

Rob & Jeff return to preview and predict WWE's next special live event, Hell In A Cell. We wade through the laziness and confusion to break down what might happen, what should happen, and what will happen this Sunday on Pay-Per-View. We'll be back Sunday night, immediately after Hell In A Cell, for a LIVE call-in recap show. Catch all the info at ShakeThemRopes.com. An Enzo Amoré approved (unofficially) here, hope you enjoy it! 00:00-04:20: Intro & Post-HIAC Show Info04:20-06:30: Enzo Amore & Big Cass06:30-13:10: Rusev vs Cena at Tribute To The Troops?13:10-17:50: Paige & Alicia Fox on Total Divas17:50-19:40: Monday Night War Cruiserweights19:40-39:50: Raw: The Randy Orton SuperShow39:50-65:00: Hell In A Cell Preview & Predictions 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

Brad Maddox is back, Justin Roberts is gone, Rusev is hitting dropkicks, and more hot topics from the week are discussed on Shake Them Ropes. Rob & Jeff return to find out exactly what is anything, and what is nothing, while finding many excuses to delay talking about Raw until they absolutely have to. Also, was Chris Benoit a bigger star in WCW than WWE? The answer… may surprise you. (No, it won’t)   00:00-04:40: Johnny Dangerously 04:40-08:10: Justin Roberts Released 08:10-13:05: Brad Maddox Returns + Promo 13:05-19:55: WWE Network Ads 19:55-29:10: MNW and Cruiserweights 29:10-31:40: Smackdown 15 31:40-33:00: Stephanie McMahon Best Non-Wrestler 33:00-35:30: Randy Orton Vines 35:30-62:00: Monday Night RawSupport 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

Former WWE Superstar and NXT coach, Nick Dinsmore, took some time to chat with Rob McCarron on Shake Them Ropes. Formerly "Eugene" in WWE, Nick discusses a wide range of topics: Returning to WWE to coach at the Performance Center, living in India for three months while taping Ring Ka King, Fergal Devitt’s lack of driving skills, and more. Rob also goes into the news from the Smackdown taping, and a new stipulation added to a Hell In A Cell match. 00:00-01:00: Intro 01:00-05:00: Smackdown News 05:00-07:02: Contact / Show Info 07:02-34:35: Nick Dinsmore InterviewSupport 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

Hall of Fame season continues, and this week Rob McCarron reveals his completed ballot for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame 2014. Plus, we discuss Rock's return, and some possibly unreasonable anger emerges. Also, Nick Dinsmore is released, and pronunciation lessons that may or may not be accurate. 00:00-01:45: Intro01:45-21:30: Rock's Return with Rusev21:30-35:10: Raw Thoughts35:10-36:00: Brief Announcer Rant36:00-39:00: Puroresushop.com / Pronunciations39:00-58:12: Rob's Hall of Fame elections58:12-66:00: Wyatt Family Split & Raw Guests 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 very special edition of Shake Them Ropes, as Rob McCarron discusses his visit to the NXT TV Tapings last week, plus his visit to the WWE Performance Center. Rob got a solo tour of the entire complex, plus time with head coach Bill DeMott, so we’ll talk a bit about that. Plus, we run down the key topics from Raw, including Luke Harper’s freedom, John Cena’s inclusion in the hottest angle going, and what Rob got wrong about Mark Henry. Catch more on the WWE Performance Center in the following weeks on VoicesofWrestling.com and WrestlingObserver.com.   00:00-07:45: Intro & Rob’s HOF ballot is complete 07:45-38:35: Raw’s Key Notes & Harper’s Spinoff 38:35-42:10: This Week’s NXT Preview & Bella In A Cella? 42:10-45:00: WWE UK Network Delay 45:00-69:20: NXT & Performance Center VisitSupport 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 and Jeff Hawkins, of the Shake Them Ropes audio podcast on Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network, chat for an hour on the WON Hall of Fame candidacy of Sting. We go through the WCW icon's career, his best matches, his legacy, and reasons why he has such a strong following as well as a strong dissenting base on his WON Hall of Fame portfolio. Catch VoicesofWrestling.com all month for commentary on the 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame voting and inductions. 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 returns this week to run down WWE Night of Champions, what we liked and didn't, plus we go over the keys from WWE Raw. Also, Rob is going to the Performance Center! WWE has been kind enough to invite Rob down to the Performance Center on Friday, and he'll get a first hand look at the TV tapings on Thursday. Follow the events @ShakeThemRopes, on Voices of Wrestling.com, and the WrestlingObserver.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