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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! This podcast is a member of the Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network. Learn more about the Voic ...
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Whether you're a fan of WWE, AEW, NJPW, Dragongate, AJPW, NOAH, or classic wrestling, The Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network has something for you. Our podcasts offer expert insights, passionate commentary, and a deep love for the sport. Join us for in-depth coverage of the biggest events and the most memorable moments in wrestling history.
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This week in the news: cancel your New Orleans plans for Wrestlemania, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: SNME, Battleground and Double or Nothing and in Vader Club: Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Ultimo Dragon from Spring Stampede 1998 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Adve…
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This week in the news: cancel your New Orleans plans for Wrestlemania, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: SNME, Battleground and Double or Nothing and in Vader Club: Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Ultimo Dragon from Spring Stampede 1998 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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It's been so long since the last stop on Thunder Road, we need a map to find our way back! Lee Malone helms the pod solo this week, but there is an odd noise on the line... On the show this week: *A Demon Derby *A Spotify burial *Sid enters Triple Threat Theatre *Schrodinger's Cruiserweight Tournament! [Original Broadcast Date 2 February 2000] We'l…
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Tyler & Fred run down the card of this year's Double or Nothing pay-per-view. They talk about how excited they are for the show & the strengths and weaknesses of it. They also run down the DEAN~!! 2 card. Check it out! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast, a preview of this weekend's AEW Double or Nothing 2025 PPV featuring several huge matches, including Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Page, the return of Anarchy in the Arena, and more. Also recaps of AJPW's Champion Carnival finals, NOAH's recent Korakuen Hall show featuring OZAWA vs. Kaito Kiyomiya, a preview …
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Paul and Gerard return to talk about a big NOAH show in Korakuen Hall and discuss if OZAWA's title reign is running out of steam. Then it's on to the last shows of the Champion Carnival and an analysis of where All Japan should go next. Plus Gerard talks about his experiences at Arena Mexico. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priv…
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Joel and Damon are back to review NJPW's Best Of The Super Jr 2025 with grades an analysis of each block. The guys also discuss the future of US New Japan shows, another Maple Leafs meltdown, Hiromu as a heavyweight, and we answer your questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective! There are some events in wrestling history that we can measure before the event and then everything after. This time on Those Days, Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) discuss the lead up to the first Super J Cup and then the historic show from Sumo Ha…
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In the news we talk the passing of Sabu, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, ice cold takes on Backlash, and in Vader Club: Sabu vs. 2 Cold Scorpio from Cyberslam 96 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou…
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A 3+ hour tribute to the life and career of Sabu. Discussions include Sabu's undeniable legacy as an innovator in pro wrestling, how Sabu's history is intertwined with ECW's, the independent wrestling scene in the early 90s, Sabu's many Japan stints, his brief runs in WCW and ECW, thoughts on his final match with Joey Janela & so much more! The Ove…
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Joel and Damon are back to review NJPW's Resurgence 2025 including Konosuke Takeshita vs ELP, Hirooki Goto vs Zack Sabre Jr, and Mercedes Moné - AZM - Mina Shirakawa Strong Women's Championship. The guys also discuss BOSJ opening night, Rocky Romero's influence on US shows, and we answer your questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/…
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Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. Open The Voice Gate begins this week with their thoughts on the life of Sabu and how he related to their wrestling fandom and the Dragon System. After that, Case and Mi…
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A wrestling match doesn't have to go long to be awesome. There are plenty of matches over the years that are short, sweet, and to the point. The same goes for music. On this episode, Andrew is joined by first-time guest Angry216 from the VOW Discord to play songs that are two-and-a-half minutes or shorter. Artists played include Hayley Williams, HA…
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Kelly and Taylor are back to talk more joshi! First, they discuss the events of Marigold's and Stardom's latest Korakuen Hall shows, talk some title matches in Tokyo Joshi, and run through all the action of Meiko Satomura's retirement show, as well as reviewing the joshi action from TAKATaichiMania 4 and even GCW! Then, they preview all the upcomin…
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On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, Trish from the Trish and Sarah Wrestling Podcast joins the show to discuss the wrestling war between AEW and WWE which is rapidly becoming a global conflict. They discuss WWE's acquisition of AAA, WWE's attempts to break into the Mexican, Japanese and European markets, promotions being for…
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The mystery of Jeff's health problems are solved, we do the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM and for Vader Club: Dan Severn vs Tarzan Goto Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: reviews of NJPW's two Wrestling Dontaku shows featuring the final matches for Tetsuya Naito as a contracted New Japan talent, a review of NOAH's 25th Anniversary Sumo Hall show, a review of MLW's Arena Mexico show with CMLL, matches announced for AEW's tour of Mexico, a preview of MLW Lucha Azteca, plus …
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Joel and Damon are back to review both nights of New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestling Dontaku. The guys also discuss Callum Newman and his world title shot, even more reaction to Tetsuya Naito's future, Goto's WOTY efforts, Yuya Uemura, Dogpound Cage Match II, and we answer your questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy …
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Esta semana platicamos sobre eventos clave en Japón de las últimas semanas: las dos noches de NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025, NOAH 25th Anniversary y Stardom All Star Grand Queendom. Analizamos el presente y futuro de Stardom, el éxito de Saya Kamitani y de OZAWA, hacemos un pequeño previo de NJPW Resurgence y de Best of the Super Juniors, así como un…
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Wrestling Omakase is back with another new episode! John is joined by returning guest Paul Volsch from the Emerald FlowShow (@EmeraldFlowShow on Twitter & Bsky) and first time guest Will Young from VOW and his Creative Control PW blog (@CreativeControlPW on Bsky) to break down three big shows from Japan! But first, John gives an update on the curre…
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Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. The final Dead or Alive is in the books and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. The Six Way Apuestas Cage Match was Dragongate’s last match in the buildin…
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Ian Hamilton (twitter.com/IanWrestling & twitter.com/EuroClutchPod) returns to the Euro Clutch to talk about the fallout from this weekend’s Super Strong Style 16 and why the overall PROGRESS package may well be a turn-off rather than the in-ring. Intro: "What You Want (version 2)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By…
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On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings discusses Paul Levesque’s cowardice in WWE press conferences, the lack of “talking ball” in post-WrestleMania discussions, what the strong run AEW has been on has taught us about the company, the eventual Jon Moxley title change, women’s wrestling as a way to reach new fans, the potential politi…
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Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. Voice Gate is joined by Jae Church (https://bsky.app/profile/dgjae.bsky.social) to preview Monday’s Dead or Alive show! For over three hours Jae, Mike and Case preview …
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In the news, talent cuts happening as we recorded, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, the non-wrestlers show the wrestlers how to promo and in Vader Club it's Kobashi/Misawa vs the Big Boss Man and Steve "Dr. Death" Williams from All Japan 1993. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-nj…
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In the news, talent cuts happening as we recorded, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, the non-wrestlers show the wrestlers how to promo and in Vader Club it's Kobashi/Misawa vs the Big Boss Man and Steve "Dr. Death" Williams from All Japan 1993. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv…
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This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast! Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff's soon-to-be-failed Real American Freestyle Wrestling Previews of major events coming to Japan, including: NOAH's big Sumo Hall show featuring KENTA vs. OZAWA NJPW's upcoming Best of the Super Juniors tournament Wrestling Dontaku MLW and CMLL are teaming up for an Arena Mexico …
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Paul and Gerard are back to cover a NOAH Korakuen Hall show with a fun streetfight and preview the May 3rd Sumo Hall show. Then it's on to All Japan where they go over nine Champion Carnival shows and discuss who has been good and bad so far. Plus an impromptu Big Japan preview. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…
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Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. Leading off the show, Case and Mike discuss the passing of Takashi Okamura and his position in Dragon System history, as a promoter and figurehead. They then discuss Dr…
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On the first episode of the Euro Clutch, Ian Hamilton (twitter.com/IanWrestling - twitter.com/EuroClutchPod) focuses on European wrestling and has a quick look at the two big tournaments currently going on (or about to start) in the English scene right now - PROGRESS’ Super Strong Style 16, and, err, Rev Pro’s #1 Contender’s tournament for a shot a…
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On February 11, Hirooki Goto defeated Zack Sabre Jr. to become IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, accomplishing a career-long goal to be the top champion in New Japan Pro Wrestling. His reign has been widely praised for its match quality, business success, and feel-good vibes. To commemorate Goto's reign, Andrew is joined once again by Damon McDonald…
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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) deliver their final episode before a hiatus in Episode 107 of The Mike & JD Show, your top wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We break down TNA Rebellion 2025, live from the Galen Center in Los Angeles—Joe Hendry retains the TNA World Championship, the Nemeths claim tag team…
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Joel and Damon are back to preview New Japan Pro Wrestling's Road To Dontaku shows including April 28th's Wrestling Hizen no Kuni. The guys also discuss Callum Newman and his world title shot, more reaction to Tetsuya Naito's future, New Japan on the market, and we answer your questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
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It's a jam-packed episode as Kelly and Taylor have so much to talk about in joshi! First, they go in depth on all the action at Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom before discussing the Marigold and Marvelous ten person gauntlet, a big mask vs. mask result in SEAdLINNNG as well as recapping all the joshi action from Wrestlemania weekend! Listen to fi…
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This week in the news, WWE bought AAA in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Mania, the things we liked and the things that are just noise and in Vader Club: Kenta Kobashi vs Steve "Dr Death Williams" from 1994. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: ht…
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In a solo episode, Fred reads you the article he wrote that gives you the results of the Voices of Wrestling's writers poll for best match & show at this year's WrestleMania weekend. Then he gives you the thoughts he had on some highlight & lowlight matches from the 77 he watched from the weekend. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com…
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This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: our first post-WrestleMania Week show discussing the fallout and many, many crashouts from the event, including The Disrupter's disruption, everyone being so confident the Joe Hendry thing was good that they have to tell you it was good over and over again, and so much more. We also discussed AEW's upcom…
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Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. They managed to survive Las Vegas without incident, so Case and Mike are back to talk about Vegas, DGUSA, DG in Kobe (4/19) and a whole lot more! They catch up about th…
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En este episodio analizamos todo sobre WrestleMania 41: las luchas, los patrocinadores, las historias, Paul "El Chaquetas" Heyman, los fans, Joe "El Jobber" Hendry y mucho más. También relacionamos todo con la compra de AAA por parte de WWE, el futuro gris de TNA y el posible efecto que el dominio WWE tendría en el mundo luchístico. Si te gusta el …
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DoT returns with our third Special Edition episode and this one is a doozy as Lee is joined by long time friend and past DoT contributor Kieran Lefort (http://@kieranedits.bsky.social) for Kieran selection of a trip to the movies to cover the Steve Borden tv movie Shutter Speed. *Where does Real Estate Steve rank on the list of wrestling actors? *W…
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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) dive into wrestling’s biggest stories in Episode 106 of The Mike & JD Show, your premier wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We break down WWE’s acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA, announced at WrestleMania 41—how will this reshape wrestling in Mexico? Get our full WrestleMania 4…
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En este episodio de Los Lucha Jobbers tenemos la reacción inmediata al anuncio de la adquisición de AAA por parte de WWE. ¿Qué significa para la escena mexicana? También platicamos sobre la total ausencia de moral de la WWE, la escena independiente y el show de AEW Dynamite en México. Además, un recorrido por los shows del WrestleMania Weekend en d…
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Fred & Tyler are BACK to talk about a great week of AEW TV, with FTR stealing the show last Saturday and then the "we have more episodes than Nitro" Dynamite on Wednesday delivering one of the best episodes of U.S. wrestling ever. We talk about that, the situation with Mariah May leaving and how it wouldn't be a bad thing for either AEW or May, the…
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357 Super J-Cast Naito Waves Goodbye Joel and Damon are back to discuss all the top news with New Japan Pro Wrestling including Tetsuya Naito leaving New Japan, Jeff Cobb moving on, and Bushi closing his NJPW chapter. The guys also discuss Mali and The Air Guitar at Tokyo Dome, a review of Windy City Riot, and we answer your questions. Advertising …
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Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. For the first time ever, Case and Mike are in-person with their thoughts on Dragongate USA Rebirth! They talk about their experience at DGUSA’s first show in eleven yea…
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Wow, TWO new episodes of The Most Active Podcast in History™ in one month?! Aren't you lucky?? Yes, John is back again this time with a special double-sized episode of Omakase that's essentially two episodes in one! For the first half, John is joined by Beth (@lovesongwriter on X) as the two longtime Tetsuya Naito superfans talk about the shocking …
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On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings is back from an incredible AEW Dynamite show in Boston. Too wired to sleep, Jesse goes over his experience attending the show live, what the atmosphere was like in the building, how the crowd reacted to different wrestlers, seeing Will Ospreay and Konosuke Takeshita for the first time live and a lot …
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