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Shake Them Ropes | Pro Wrestling Podcast

Shake Them Ropes
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Wrestlemania
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Vince Mcmahon
Dynamite
John Cena
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Sami Zayn
Royal Rumble
Logan Paul
New Japan Pro Wrestling
Wrestling
Roman Reigns
Drew Mcintyre
Professional Wrestling
CM Punk
Tony Khan

Shake Them Ropes is a pro wrestling podcast hosted by Jeff Hawkins and Chris Novembrino. Each week, we dive into the top stories in professional wrestling and opine on whatever's on our mind from the week in professional wrestling television (and sometimes even Jeff's beloved 80s wrestling) with a light hearted take on the performance aspects of the product. Check us out on Twitter @ShakeThemRopes... more

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Latest Episodes

Rob and Jeff discuss Night of Champions and Forbidden Door and there's no room for anything else except cheap shots at TNA.

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Hey, did you miss us last week? If so, we explain. Just a whole lot of nothing happening, we ask questions like "What's the point of L.A. Knight?" "Why follow up an underdog champion program with another underdog champion program," and other banaliti... more

What's the hottest program in American wrestling right now? Rob asks reddit then gets deleted. Jeff loved that first hour of Dynamite. WWE is in the summer doldrums before a two night event and AEW is holding out to not peak too soon.

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Rob and Jeff waited until after Clash In Italy to record. We go over that, the King and Queen of the Ring brackets and a bit of the AAA show.

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Recent Guests

Andrew Rich
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Music of the Mat Remix (Voices of Wrestling network)
Episode: Shake Them Ropes. Push Your Champion
Tyler Fornis
Co-host of The Good, the Bad and the Hungy AEW Podcast
The Good, the Bad and the Hungy AEW Podcast (Voices of Wrestling Network)
Episode: Shake Them Ropes. Wrestlemania Preview Dos
Mike Gilbert
Media veteran and former guest on related shows
Voices of Wrestling network member
Episode: Shake Them Ropes. Mike Gilbert
Brian O'Connell
Filmmaker, comedian, bon vivant
Episode: Shake Them Ropes. Boogie Woogie
Paul Fontaine
Guest joining from the Voices of Wrestling network, discussed WWE/AEW topics and AEW streaming initiative
Independent podcaster, Voices of Wrestling network
Episode: Shake Them Ropes. AEW Revolution 2026
David Griffin
Founder of the Soda Pop Comics Podcast, covering comic book releases.
Soda Pop Comics
Episode: Shake Them Ropes. Crossover Event
Chris Novembrino
Co-host of Shake Them Ropes, musician and podcaster
Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network
Episode: Shake Them Ropes. AllOuttaPalooza
Warren Hayes
Wrestling analyst and podcaster
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Episode: Shake Them Ropes. AEW Gets Their Deal

Hosts

Jeff Hawkins
Jeff Hawkins is a host with deep historical wrestling knowledge and a sharp, sometimes pessimistic take on current product direction.
Rob McCarran
Rob McCarran provides deadpan humor and real-time industry insights, balancing analysis with banter.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • hopelessly delusional

    The jannetty of VOW

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rk148
    United States3 years ago
  • Great coverage of the mainstream pro wrestling scene

    Mainly focusing on WWE and AEW, this podcast does a great job of covering the latest general news, as well as happenings from the week’s wrestling TV. I don’t watch much WWE these days, and STR helps me to keep up with the latest from that company.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CrashFan22
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Wonderful

    This is the only podcast I keep up with every week. The dynamic between Rob and Jeff is hilarious. Most wrestling podcasts have become overwhelming negative but STR has a good balance. I usually save it for a commute and it does not disappoint.

    Edited in 2021: it’s ok. They have bad takes though. I kid.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NerdReality
    United States5 years ago
  • Dr. Nov to the rescue!

    Jeff, thank you for the phenomenal upgrade in co-hosts! You two are the only reasons to waste a second on RAW.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    domesticated dave
    United States6 years ago
  • Good

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mr Mack
    6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Episodes consistently deliver concise weekly WWE coverage with smart takes.
Listeners note balanced negativity when warranted, avoiding burnout.
Fans praise strong host chemistry and entertaining banter.
Guests and cross-show collaborations are seen as valuable and insightful.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#217
United States/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#246
United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#248
Canada/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#31
China/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#56
Taiwan/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#63
Hong Kong/Sports/Wrestling

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Shake Them Ropes. Ice Scream
Q: What was your level of annoyance slash frustration about Brody King's absence?
It was high because it seemed like an unnecessarily complicated situation that could have been avoided, especially with his upcoming main event status.
Shake Them Ropes. Rob Loves Rumble Season
Q: Did making the Royal Rumble the main event at WrestleMania hurt the unpredictability and your interest in it?
Yes, for me it has, as it shifted the focus from the unpredictability of who wins to expecting the winner to be the main event at WrestleMania.
Shake Them Ropes. AllOuttaPalooza
Q: How is Andrade's release from WWE being perceived?
Andrade's release is seen as a culmination of disciplinary issues, particularly relating to a failed drug test and the organization's management dynamics.
Shake Them Ropes. Story Bored
Q: How do we feel about the current storyline quality in AEW?
Hosts discuss the lack of engaging storytelling and compare it unfavorably to past wrestling eras.

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A fast-taking, opinionated pro wrestling show that blends analysis of current WWE and AEW stories with banter and nostalgia. Episodes typically cover touring plans, pay-per-view storytelling, roster moves, and cross-promotion dynamics, often with speculative fantasy booking and behind-the-scenes business angles. The format emphasizes chemistry between the co-hosts, accessible industry insight, and a humorous, confident take on both the modern landscape and wrestling history. Noteworthy is the balance between grounded critique and playful, sometimes contrarian commentary that appeals to dedicated fans who want smart takes delivered with personality.

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1. Andrew Rich
2. Tyler Fornis
3. Mike Gilbert
4. Brian O'Connell
5. Paul Fontaine
6. David Griffin
7. Chris Novembrino
8. Warren Hayes

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