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Chris Novembrino and Jeff Hawkins (with mic on) review the Firefly Funhouse. Chris gives his thoughts on the Boneyard Match. Was Night 1 or Night 2 better? Was it a success? Should the show have gone on? And of course, AUNT PAM. Plus ridiculous arcane references like The Tick, The Cell, and Herman's Head.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 McCarron and Jeff Hawkins take you through night one, the hits, the misses, the fact that Jeff's Zoom was recording his internal mic. Still a fun chat though. Chris couldn't make it and will be back tomorrow.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

Brought to you this week by Roman, go to http://GetRoman.com/VOW for a free online visit and free two day shipping. It's WWE's big week and we break down both shows. There's something oddly familiar about this show. We think you'll enjoy the surprise inside.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

Covid-19 wreaks havoc on the Wrestlemania card which is in the can. We don't spoil the matches but we do tell you who you won't be seeing. Also, week 2 of Brodie Lee and Matt Hardy, is a Boneyard a Graveyard. We tried taping this one via Zoom to get things out quicker, let us know the good and bad by DMing @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

AEW goes open air empty arena, NXT goes clip show. On the main roster, Gronk and Austin don't rise to the occasion. But there were some gems: Otis, Daniel Bryan's vanity promotion, and of course Asuka being the best member of the commentary team. Plus we start with way too much Kenny Rogers talk.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

*EXPLICIT LANGUAGE* Back in June of 2019, on the somewhat dormant Patreon, Chris and Jeff recorded a look back at Beyond the Mat, which is now back on Netflix. Jeff went to a Universal employee screening when it first came out, and he and Chris go through what opinions have changed, what aged well, what didn't. Also a few odd sidebars here and there. If you're holed up, give it a watch and then give us a listen.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 Roman, go to http://getroman.com/vow for a free online visit and free two day shipping. This week, how can Chris quit if there's no WrestleMania? The studio wrestling boom is here! Is Mojo Rawley "The ugly friend?" There was good use of the PC and bad use of the PC. More virus talk, more Vince talk.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

WWE this week was the best and worst of what that company does. Before going into an Elimination Chamber preview, Jeff and Chris discuss a little AEW: the tag match, Orange Cassidy/Tony Schiavone and Chris breaks down what AEW's production team did right with Jake's audio that WWE never could.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 ask if the Fiend is really over or was it just expectations, Jeff guides you through the Road to Wrestlemania as it pertains to the Saudi Arabia show in addition to reviewing NXT, NXT UK and talking general WWE events.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

Other than NXT Portland, it seems all three major shows sort of phoned it in. So after we gush about what we liked on that show, we're rambling about whatever comes up. The Lacey Evans reboot that wasn't. Does Vince hate Christianity? Is Austin Theory a guy or a geek?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

During the course of our NXT Takeover Portland preview we ask if NXT has a WCW Nitro problem, Jeff tries to disuade you from Wrestlemania in Los Angeles, and call the big one "Bitey" as we talk about Shayna Baszler's "debut" on Raw.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 bounce around Q4 talk and the future of WWE's streaming, go a bit into NWA and AEW angles. Why does WWE give a big introduction to people who are going to lose? Jeff is looking forward to the XFL, and Mr. Chesterton won't shut up.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

Lots of post-mortem on the Rumble, a fun NXT and NXT UK, Jeff rants about radio row at the "Big Game" and promptly forgets to talk about the firing of George Barrios and Michelle WilsonSupport 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 road to WrestleMania begins with a preview of Worlds Collide and Royal RumbleSupport 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 asks "Why don't they build anymore?" NXT UK Blackpool review, a little Raw, a little AEW, a little NXT, and Chris has an announcement at the endSupport 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 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