Best Shake Them Ropes Podcasts (2025)

1
Shake Them Ropes: Ideological Capture 1:02:54

4d ago1:02:54

1:02:54

This week, in the news: a 3 hour nightmare might be over: in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Are both companies too driven by their own ideological capture and in Vader Club: the unrepentant stupidity of Kemonito vs. Kemolito. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advert…

1
Open The Voice Gate: Skywalker, Kobe World & Dream Gate Tier Lists 2:15:53

15h ago2:15:53

2:15:53

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 is back to talk about the Shun Skywalker situation, the full tentative Kobe World 2025 card, and a fun weekend in Kobe including Prime Zone+. After …

1
Lucha Jobbers: AEW Grand Slam México y las noches mágicas de la Semana Internacional del CMLL 2:17:46

1d ago2:17:46

2:17:46

Diego Gasca, uno de los Los Lucha Jobbers originales, regresa para platicar sobre todo lo ocurrido entre CMLL, AEW y NJPW en Arena Mexico: lo mejor, lo más emocionante, nuestras luchas favoritas, la atmósfera y el respeto que AEW Grand Slam México mostró por la lucha libre mexicana. Además, Abraham y Wally analizan el caótico estado de NJPW con una…

1
Music of the Mat Remix: Street Fights 2:07:55

1d ago2:07:55

2:07:55

Pro wrestling has plenty of stipulation matches, but one of the most common is the Street Fight. It's essentially just another name for a No DQ match... or a Hardcore match... or a Weapons Wild match... or whatever other silly name you come up with. Regardless of the name, this match type has inspired this episode. Andrew and returning guest Warren…

1
JBA: Stardom The Conversion 2025, Marigold Dream Star GP Field, TJPW HYPE 3 and more! 50:59

3d ago50:59

50:59

Kelly and Taylor are back to talk joshi again! They start with Stardom's big Conversion show, before moving on to discuss the announcement of the Marigold Dream Star GP field, a big title change in SEAdLINNNG, lots of action in TJPW and an exciting Sendai Girls tag title match! Then, they preview everything upcoming in joshi, including the latest S…

1
The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: A Fantastic(icamania) Collaboration with Mr. Warren Hayes 2:15:11

4d ago2:15:11

2:15:11

A Fantastic(icamania) Collaboration with Mr. Warren Hayes It’s been a tremendous week for All Elite Wrestling. The partnership was on full display how in lockstep these two promotions are, and they put on some excellent shows a four day stretch. Tuesday and Friday night were CMLL shows that featured AEW talent and Wednesday was an episode of AEW Dy…

1
Shake Them Ropes: Ideological Capture 1:02:54

4d ago1:02:54

1:02:54

This week, in the news: a 3 hour nightmare might be over: in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Are both companies too driven by their own ideological capture and in Vader Club: the unrepentant stupidity of Kemonito vs. Kemolito. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

1
The Flagship: AEW/CMLL Week, Dominion, G1 Climax 35, TripleMania Regia & more! 3:08:45

6d ago3:08:45

3:08:45

This week on The Flagship: AEW and CMLL's loaded week of shows at Arena Mexico, NJPW Dominion, a look at the G1 Climax 35 field, Vikingo vs. Alberto in a cage, beach raccoons, restaurant air conditioning, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

1
366 Super J-Cast Dominion Review 1:36:40

6d ago1:36:40

1:36:40

Joel and Damon return to review NJPW's Dominion with full analysis of all the matchups, news and notes on New Japan's annual show. The guys also discuss G1 Play-In matches, House Of Torture takeover, WTF Don Fale?, the dropped ball on DOUKI, and we answer your questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/…

1
Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate The Road To Kobe World! 1:43:58

8d ago1:43:58

1:43:58

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 returns to discuss Dragongate and their road to Kobe Pro Wrestling Festival 2025! After the weekend of shows in Kyoto (6/14) and Hakata (6/15), the …

1
Wrestling Omakase #253: NJPW Dominion 6.15 Review, STARDOM The Conversion Preview & Marigold 6/15-6/17 w/ Velkej Bracha 3:44:42

8d ago3:44:42

3:44:42

John is back yet again for another long dive through the world of Japanese professional wrestling, and boy do they have a mixed bag to discuss this week! Returning guest Velkej Bracha (@Velkej_Bracha on X), host of the ActWres Stage podcast (here's their most recent episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqIHVjqO6_8) joins them and sta…

1
Shake Them Ropes: Casualties of Boredom 1:28:39

12d ago1:28:39

1:28:39

In the News: R-Truth gets fired then re-hired, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM ice cold takes on MITB and in Vader Club: Furnas and Lafon vs. the Hardy Boys Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

1
Shake Them Ropes: Casualties of Boredom 1:28:39

12d ago1:28:39

1:28:39

In the News: R-Truth gets fired then re-hired, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM ice cold takes on MITB and in Vader Club: Furnas and Lafon vs. the Hardy Boys 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: htt…

1
The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Grand Slam Mexico Preview with Guest Host Abraham Delgado! 1:13:19

12d ago1:13:19

1:13:19

We are one week out from AEW Grand Slam Mexico, and The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee is back with another new episode! This week, Fred is absent, so Tyler brought on fellow VoW contributor and co-host of Los Lucha Jobbers on the Voices of Wrestling podcast network Abraham Delgado to discuss the promotion as a whole, including the upcoming Grand Sl…

1
The Flagship: Money in the Bank, Worlds Collide, Punk/Saudi Arabia, MLW, NJPW & more! 3:52:46

13d ago3:52:46

3:52:46

This week on The Flagship, a loaded show reviewing WWE x AAA's Worlds Collide, WWE Money in the Bank 2025, discussing WWE Night of Champions & CM Punk going to Saudi Arabia, the end of Yeet Man's World Title reign plus previews of NJPW Dominion, AEW's Grand Slam Mexico, and of course, a full recap of MLW War Chamber. WWE x AAA Worlds Collide review…

1
365 Super J-Cast Dominion Preview 1:29:43

13d ago1:29:43

1:29:43

Joel and Damon are back to preview NJPW's Dominion with full analysis of all the matchups, news and notes to get you ready for New Japan's annual show. The guys also discuss Goto's exit strategy, a big test for Boltin Oleg, Hiroshi Tanahashi in G1, the fear of "X", and we answer your questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr…

1
Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Rainbow Gate in Korakuen (6/4-5) Review! 1:34:25

15d ago1:34:25

1:34:25

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 is back to discuss the big Dragongate week in Tokyo Korakuen Hall with the first time Dragongate ever had four title defense on a Korakuen show (6/4…

1
Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #113: Are young wrestlers succeeding in 2025? 2:50:38

16d ago2:50:38

2:50:38

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Alan4L of Pro Wrestling Torch to discuss the recently released Voices of Wrestling 30 Under 30 list, and break down why certain promotions were represented so well in the list while other wrestlers were not, the state of young wrestlers on American televisi…

1
Music of the Mat Remix: Just a Saxy Boy 1:38:49

16d ago1:38:49

1:38:49

If you were eagerly anticipating the next pun-named episode of Music of the Mat Remix, then your wait is over. Shawn Michaels came out to his entrance theme "Sexy Boy" for many years, but what if instead of kicking his opponents' heads off with Sweet Chin Music, he wailed away on a saxophone instead? Why, he'd be... just a saxy boy (saxy boyyyyyy).…

1
JBA: Natsu & Saory 10th Anniversary, ChocoPro Apple Film, Stardom The Conversion Preview and more! 42:42

17d ago42:42

42:42

Taylor returns to talk joshi with Kelly once again! They start with Natuspoi and Saori Anou's produce show, talk some Stardom and Tokyo Joshi action as well as discussing the latest ChocoPro show! Then, they preview everything upcoming in joshi, including Stardom The Conversion 2025, Namba's farewell from Tokyo Joshi and an interesting looking Mari…

1
Wrestling Omakase #252: 30 Under 30 (2025) w/ Paul Wedding & Fred Morlan 3:10:31

17d ago3:10:31

3:10:31

John is back for another new episode of Wrestling Omakase (I know, already??) as we do a deep dive into VOW's annual 30 Under 30 list, which just came out a few days ago! They're joined by two voters for the 2025 list: host of VOW podcast The Good, The Bad & The Hungee Fred Morlan (can also check out Fred's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/fla…

1
Emerald FlowShow #86: Malaise 1:21:10

18d ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Paul and Gerard take a look at NOAH Monday Magic and the controversial three-way match for the GHC Heavyweight Title. Then it's on to All Japan for the big Saito vs. Saito Triple Crown match. Plus an analysis of what's ailing in All Japan and NOAH, the King of DDT finals, and discussion of Voices of Wrestling's 30 Under 30 list. Advertising Inquiri…

1
The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: A Discussion About Wrestlers Changing Companies 58:06

19d ago58:06

58:06

On the heels of the discussion regarding R-Truth's contract expiration, Tyler & Fred discuss the reality of wrestlers moving between companies. They discuss some of the positives and some of the negatives of the general situation and the state of the industry today. Please like, share, and subscribe so everyone will be more normal talking about thi…

1
The Flagship: Mariah May, R-Truth & Free Agent Talk, Worlds Collide/Money in the Bank, BOSJ Finals & more! 3:43:25

20d ago3:43:25

3:43:25

The Flagship returns this week with a HUGE show covering major free agent news in wrestling, including Mariah May's NXT debut, a sane, logical, and non-emotional discussion on R-Truth's departure, plus thoughts on Abadon, Bear Bronson, Carlito, Valhalla, Alex Kane, Karrion Kross, and The Miz. Also on the show, we preview this weekend's WWE x AAA Wo…

1
364 Super J-Cast BOSJ 2025 Finals Review 1:17:40

21d ago1:17:40

1:17:40

Joel and Damon return to review NJPW's Best Of The Super Jr 2025 Finals with a full review of YOH vs Kosei Fujita, plus all the news and notes from the annual tournament. The guys also discuss YOH doing his own thing, Dominion card announcements, Hiroshi Tanahashi in G1, and we answer your questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra…

1
Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep. 6 - Sasuke Retires 1:52:43

22d ago1:52:43

1:52:43

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective! After a spring that put The Great Sasuke and Michinoku Pro on the map, it’s time to see how the wrestling world followed up with this edition of Those Days! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) discuss the immediate fallout of the first Super J Cup and …

1
Wrestling Omakase #251: Natsu & Saory 10th Anniversary, STARDOM May Recap, NJPW BOSJ Wrap-Up, Marigold Shine Forever & King of DDT w/ Arametha 4:03:31

22d ago4:03:31

4:03:31

You waited a month for another new Omakase (if you cared at all) but don't worry, because here's one that's over four hours long!! Wow! John is joined by first time guest and longtime listener Arametha as they spend the first half hour of this show embarrassingly weebing out together. Anime! Tokusatsu! Anime cons! Iowa city names, for some reason! …

1
The Good, the Bad, and the Hungee - Double or Nothing Review & 30 Under 30 Preview 1:35:09

25d ago1:35:09

1:35:09

Tyler & Fred do the most timely review of the Double or Nothing pay-per-view possible! We talk about an all-time show and some of the directions coming out of the show. Next, Tyler & Fred talk about their 30 Under 30 lists for the upcoming poll on the VoW site. See who they rank and where! Please like, share, and subscribe so the next PPV build wil…

1
Shake Them Ropes: Johnny Two Times 1:15:51

26d ago1:15:51

1:15:51

In the News: Johnny Ace turns again, In the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM : Double or Nothing, Battleground, weekly tv, you’re soaking in it, In Vader Club from 1983 Wahoo McDaniel vs. Nick Bockwinkel Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redc…

1
Shake Them Ropes: Johnny Two Times 1:15:51

26d ago1:15:51

1:15:51

In the News: Johnny Ace turns again, In the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM : Double or Nothing, Battleground, weekly tv, you’re soaking in it, In Vader Club from 1983 Wahoo McDaniel vs. Nick Bockwinkel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

1
The Flagship: SNME, DEAN~!!!2, John Laurinaitis Flips Again, Aro Lucha & more! 3:14:56

27d ago3:14:56

3:14:56

Join us for a special edition of The Flagship LIVE tonight! With Joe out of commission due to dental surgery, Rich goes solo with quick-hitter news topics including a review of Saturday Night's Main Event, Trick Williams winning the TNA World Title, Daisuke Sekimoto's injury, the untimely end of Aro Lucha, NXT running 2300 Arena before AEW & more! …

1
Euro Clutch #3: Ah… Here We Go Again (NXT Europe, Live Streams, ATTACK! C’est La Vie) 54:58

27d ago54:58

54:58

Ian Hamilton (twitter.com/IanWrestling & twitter.com/EuroClutchPod) returns to talk about the recent chatter of WWE signings in Europe, the spectre of NXT Europe, and what the worst case scenario of that could be… we’ve also got a quick look at ATTACK!’s recent show, and some chatter over whether live streaming is really the best thing for the scen…

1
Lucha Jobbers: Reseña de AEW Double or Nothing 2025 y un repaso por NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 32 2:27:22

28d ago2:27:22

2:27:22

Esta semana platicamos sobre la bella anarquía de AEW Double or Nothing 2025. Repasamos cada lucha, hablamos sobre el buen momento de la empresa y su prometedor futuro. Además, un análisis del trabajo de todos los participantes de NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 32, charla sobre el AJPW Champions Carnival 2025 y las últimas infamias del triángulo de…

1
Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #112: WWE Buys AAA And The State Of Lucha With Luchablog 1:27:13

28d ago1:27:13

1:27:13

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by Luchablog owner thecubsfan to discuss all the latest behind-the-scenes news in the world of Lucha. They discuss WWE's purchase of AAA, what WWE's goals may be in using the AAA brand and wrestlers--how the AAA aesthetic and traditions fit into WWE's vision of wrestling, what it could…

1
363 Super J-Cast BOSJ Update 1:45:14

28d ago1:45:14

1:45:14

Joel and Damon are back to review NJPW's Best Of The Super Jr 2025 with analysis of each block, strange booking decisions, a ton of wrong predictions, and a bit of hope for Kosei Fujita. The guys also discuss YOH and SHO, Hiromu as a heavyweight, and we answer your questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht…

1
Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate in Sapporo & 30 Under 30! 1:53:57

29d ago1:53:57

1:53:57

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 back to discuss Dragongate’s big trip to Sapporo, 30 under 30 and a whole lot more. Case and Mike take stock of three shows in Hokkaido including how Drag…

1
Music of the Mat Remix: You Wanna Play 21? 2:09:32

30d ago2:09:32

2:09:32

Chances are you've seen the infamous "You wanna play 21?" promo by Jake "The Snake" Roberts from the Heroes of Wrestling pay-per-view. While the promo was not one of Jake's finer moments, it has inspired the topic of this, the twenty-first episode of Music of the Mat Remix. Andrew and returning guest Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) pla…

1
JBA: 30 Under 30 Special 1:55:47

1M ago1:55:47

1:55:47

This episode of Jumping Bomb Audio is a special talking about the Voices of Wrestling 30 Under 30 project. Join Kelly and guest host Fred Morlan of The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee as they discuss their lists of the 30 best wrestlers under the age of 30. The discussion starts with the joshi representation of both of their lists, but also dovetails…

1
Shake Them Ropes: Personal Issues 1:23:01

1M ago1:23:01

1:23:01

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…

1
Shake Them Ropes: Personal Issues 1:23:01

1M ago1:23:01

1:23:01

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…

1
Days of Thunder #98: Remontada 1:50:28

1M ago1:50:28

1:50:28

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…

1
The Good, the Bad, and the Hungee: Double or Nothing 2025 Heat Check! 1:01:03

1M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

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…

1
The Flagship: Double or Nothing Preview, WrestleMania Moving, Champion Carnival Finals, DEAN~!!!2, & more! 3:25:06

1M ago3:25:06

3:25:06

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 …

1
Emerald FlowShow #85: Eisbein mit Kartoffeln 1:38:24

1M ago1:38:24

1:38:24

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…

1
362 Super J-Cast BOSJ Scorecards 1:45:08

1M ago1:45:08

1:45:08

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…

1
Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective - Ep. 5: Super J Cup '94 2:07:58

1M ago2:07:58

2:07:58

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…

1
Shake Them Ropes: Suicidal Homicidal 1:26:51

1M ago1:26:51

1:26:51

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…

1
Shake Them Ropes: Suicidal Homicidal 1:26:51

1M ago1:26:51

1:26:51

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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

1
The Flagship: RIP Sabu 3:17:34

1M ago3:17:34

3:17:34

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…

1
361 Super J-Cast Resurgence 2025 Review 1:37:16

1M ago1:37:16

1:37:16

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/…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Shake Them Ropes Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide