Episodes

There's a lot to discuss on the Top Rope Nation flagship this week. We preview this Sunday's WrestleMania Backlash show, discuss AEW and NJPW selling out the United Center for Forbidden Door, some thoughts on this week's Dynamite, and we close by discussing the "Must-See Matches" project. Check out our friends at WrestleRumble and win up to $1,000 this Sunday! www.WrestleRumble.com Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support us on Patre...

Here is your monthly free preview of the latest edition of 'Top Rope Nation Classics,' our monthly deep-dive retro show for our supporters on Patreon. This month, we go back in time and relive WCW Spring Stampede 1994. The full podcast includes deep dives on every match on the card, all the news in the wrestling world surrounding the event, and so much more. Flair vs. Steamboat. Sting vs. Rude. Arguably Cactus Jack's craziest tag team match. It's all here. Head on over to https://www.patreon.com...

This week we discuss Tony Khan announcing the big AEW and NJPW supershow, Forbidden Door, which will take place June 26th in Chicago. We discuss some options as to how we would book the show, as well as a good discussion on expanding a wrestling company's business and why the bad faith critics on social media are wrong with their diagnosis. Plus, we look at hits and misses from this week's Dynamite and remember Rick Rude on the 23rd anniversary of his tragic passing. Join our Facebook discussion...

Our flagship show will be back this Friday morning as usual with a full episode here on our main feed. Until then, enjoy a free teaser of this week's 'Top Rope Nation Extra' bonus show that released to our Patreon feed on Tuesday. Good friend of the pod Liam O'Rourke returns alongside Kyle Ross to look at the fallout from AEW Rampage and Battle of the Belts, as well as the future booking direction for the Double or Nothing PPV next month. The full podcast is just over 90 minutes in length, prese...

We look at what was a great edition of AEW Dynamite, until that finish. We have some thoughts on the direction for AEW Double or Nothing as well the tag team title picture. Plus, we examine Cody Rhodes' return to WWE so far and whether he should get a run with the title. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/topropenation - exclusive bonus content and access to all of our shows early and ad free, a...

As a special bonus to all of our listeners this week, we are releasing, in full, our Patreon-exclusive bonus podcast from March 2021 looking back at WrestleMania 22 (a show which Ryan attended live). Prior to today, this podcast has only been heard by our Patreon supporters. Now, hear one of these bonus podcasts in its entirety for yourself and see what you've been missing out on! If you liked this full episode and want to hear every single edition of the 'Classics' bonus podcast we have done in...

We break down the full WWE WrestleMania 38 Night Two results. A really fun RAW Tag Team Title match, Johnny Knoxville vs. Sami Zayn, Edge vs. AJ Styles, Pat McAfee vs. Austin Theory (and Vince McMahon), Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar and much more. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/topropenation - exclusive bonus content and access to all of our shows early and ad free, a free gift for signing u...

We break down the full WrestleMania 38 Night One results. Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins vs. a returning Cody Rhodes, Stone Cold Steve Austin taking on Kevin Owens in his first match in 19 years, Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair, and much more. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/topropenation - exclusive bonus content and access to all of our shows early and ad free, a free gift for...

It's time for our sixth annual WWE WrestleMania preview show. Ryan, Kyle, and Justin are joined by Ryan Huffman to talk about all the matches that will take place in Arlington, Texas this weekend. We also predict the results and have some healthy discussions about the state of creative and where these WrestleMania results could lead us over the next couple of months. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support us on Patreon at www.patre...

First of all, we have an update on our plans for WrestleMania 38 week. This includes revealing our full schedule of podcasts, three of them in total, which will drop over the next week starting on Tuesday night. Then, our main topic this week looks back at past WrestleManias and shows that should have had a different main event. Which WrestleManias would we re-book the main events for, and which matches do we propose should have headlined? In particular, you are going to want to listen to our re...

Here is your monthly free preview of the latest edition of 'Top Rope Nation Classics,' our monthly deep-dive retro show for our supporters on Patreon. This month, for the event's 35th anniversary, we go back in time to relive WrestleMania 3. The full podcast includes some largely unknown anecdotes about Aretha Franklin's involvement, some recent news on the debated attendance number, some hilarious discussion on the undercard, and of course a lot on the biggest matches on the card that night at ...

We are joined by Frank Peteani of Pro Wrestling Torch and Jesse Velasquez of the Wrestling Unplugged and Undeniable podcast to discuss the life and legacy of Scott Hall aka Razor Ramon. We discuss his career, from his early days in Florida, to WCW, WWF, back to WCW for the nWo, and more. A great trip down memory lane commemorating the Bad Guy. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/topropenation - e...

We break down the AEW Revolution results from last night and give our perspective on what was an excellent night of pro wrestling in Orlando. MJF vs. CM Punk in a Dog Collar Match, Adam Cole vs. Adam Page for the AEW Championship, Chris Jericho vs. Eddie Kingston, and much more! Plus, some backstage news thrown in on WWE Raw and the lay of the land for WrestleMania. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support us on Patreon at www.patreo...

We preview this Sunday's AEW Revolution PPV and make our predictions for the show. Plus, all the latest on Tony Khan purchasing ROH (including what we've heard on the purchase price) and some discussion about Vince McMahon's appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/topropenation - exclusive bonus content and access to all of our shows early and ad free, a free gift f...

We will be back next week with a preview for AEW Revolution. In the meantime, here is a special free preview of this month's Patreon-exclusive 'Top Rope Nation Classics' retro podcast. We go back in time and look at NWA Chi-Town Rumble 1989 - Flair vs. Steamboat! A full examination of the time period, all of the matches on the show, and a really deep discussion on the booking of 1989 NWA/WCW. This preview only scratches the surface of what you'll hear during the full show. Head on over to https:...

Ryan and Kyle run through the WWE Elimination Chamber results and look at some of the issues that this show in Saudi Arabia had. Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, title for title, at WrestleMania 38 is now official. But what about everyone else? We discuss. Plus, Cody Rhodes' prospects coming back to this promotion. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/topropenation - exclusive bonus content and acce...

Keith Lee and "Switchblade" Jay White arrived in AEW on Wednesday night, and we were treated to one of the best editions of Dynamite in many months. We break it all down and call out Lee's naysayers. Plus, we also look at the direction for next week's WWE Elimination Chamber. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/topropenation - exclusive bonus content and access to all of our shows early and ad fr...

Last weekend's WWE Royal Rumble event was a let down, not just for fans, but for the company itself. Shane McMahon looks to have been the fall guy, morale is at an all time low in the locker room, and the road to WrestleMania has become muddied. We've got an exclusive news item on one voice in the writer's room who wants to do something unique. Plus, thoughts on AEW Dynamite this week and the creative direction for their Revolution PPV. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.co...

We look at all the WWE Royal Rumble 2022 results and analyze the fallout from the big event in St. Louis. Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey win the Rumble matches, Bobby Lashley is the new WWE Champion, and more. Were these the worst Rumble matches in the history of the event? We discuss. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/topropenation - exclusive bonus content and access to all of our shows early ...

We will be back this Sunday with a full review of this year's Royal Rumble event. In the meantime, here is a special free preview of this month's Patreon-exclusive 'Top Rope Nation Classics' retro podcast. We go back in time and look at WWF Royal Rumble 1992. A full examination of the time period, all of the matches on the show, and a really deep discussion on why the '92 Rumble is still the greatest of them all. In the second half of this preview, starting around the 8 minute mark, you'll hear ...

This week on our 'Top Rope Nation Extra' bonus show, friend of the pod Liam O'Rourke returns to look at the evolution of WWE's Royal Rumble Match over the years. A thorough examination of how the match itself has changed conceptually since its creation. A perfect companion piece as you get ready for this Saturday's Rumble match! Like the show? Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to hear our "Extra" bonus shows every single week in full! You get access to this bonus p...

Time to get historical once again as we look at the greatest WWE Royal Rumble competitors of all time! Michael Jenkinson join Ryan, Kyle, and Justin to look at, by the numbers, who ranks at the top of the list of the all time best Royal Rumble'ers. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/topropenation - exclusive bonus content and access to all of our shows early and ad free, a free gift for signing ...

Ryan is joined on the show this week by Jon Alba. We talk about Jon's work with Ad Free Shows, Kurt Angle, and Matt Hardy, among others. Next, it's on to this week's AEW Dynamite and some discussion about AEW's creative direction, roster size, and potential future world champions. We finish up by hashing it out over Jon's take on Twitter that the 1992 Royal Rumble is overrated. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support us on Patreon a...

On the heels of AEW's first Dynamite on TBS, we're talking Bryan Danielson vs. Adam Page, Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus winning the AEW Tag Team Titles, Rey Fenix's nasty injury, WWE's recent cuts, and the lack of synergy between WWE and the NXT brand over the last couple of years. Why has Triple H fallen out of favor? Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/topropenation - exclusive bonus content and a...