Episodes

The second week of the Wednesday Night Wars is in the books and we're here to break it all down. We look at what worked, what didn't work, who won, and what we're looking forward to next week. Plus, Kyle gives us his "I Love This Sport Deep Dive Of The Week" as always. WANT A FREE T-SHIRT? We're giving away shirts between now and October 31st to all new $5/month Patrons of the show. If you enjoy what you hear on our standard weekly shows and want to get our PPV review shows each and every mont...

A new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Extra is up breaking down Sunday night's WWE Hell In A Cell 2019 event. Here is the first ten minutes of the show. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the rest of this edition of Top Rope Nation Extra, as well as all previous and future editions, plus upcoming episodes of Top Rope Nation Classics, also exclusive to Patreon. If you sign up before October 31st, we will send y...

The topic this week is, what else, the Wednesday Night Wars. With week one in the books, we look at who had the better show between WWE NXT and AEW, as well as our initial impressions of AEW Dynamite as its own entity moving forward. Plus, some news items relating to the AEW and NXT TV ratings, CM Punk returning to wrestling, SmackDown's debut on FOX, and a brief WWE Hell In A Cell preview. Plus, Kyle gives us his "I Love This Sport Deep Dive Of The Week" as always. WANT A FREE T-SHIRT? We're...

A new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Classics is up reviewing the debut edition of WCW Nitro from September 4th, 1995.We break down the show itself and the significance of it, along with the context of what was happening during this period in 1995. Presented here is the first 20 minutes of the show - the full show runs about 80 minutes. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the entire episode, as well as all pre...

This week's topic of the week is our own personal Mt. Rushmores when it comes to WWE Hell In A Cell matches. Ryan, Justin, and Kyle break down their top four cell matches of all time. A really fun discussion that looks back at some of the most iconic matches in WWE history. We finish the discussion looking at the state of the match in 2019 and whether or not it has been watered down over the years. Plus, Kyle gives us his "I Love This Sport Deep Dive Of The Week" as always. WANT A FREE T-SHIRT...

WWE NXT officially started their weekly run with the USA Network this week, so we hit record immediately after the broadcast's conclusion with our thoughts on their first show. Join us as we recap WWE NXT on the USA Network week one. It's a really fun show as we prepare for the Wednesday Night Wars beginning in just two weeks. Plus, Kyle has his "Deep Dive Of The Week" at the end of the podcast - a must-see independent match from 11 years ago between two of WWE's current top stars. If you enjo...

Our rapid reaction PPV review shows are typically exclusive to Patreon as part of 'Top Rope Nation Extra,' but this month we're throwing it out there for the world on our regular feed so you can see what you're missing out on if you're not already a Patreon supporter! Kyle and Ryan are here late on Sunday night immediately following WWE Clash of Champions to give a full rundown of the show. We grade what we saw on the PPV and look ahead to what this show means for the long term direction of WWE...

It's a crazy start to the week in pro wrestling as Bayley steals the headlines on Monday night by going heel, then just one day later it looks like someone literally stole the AEW World Championship belt! Ryan, Justin, and Kyle check-in early this week to talk AEW's vanishing title belt, Bayley's heel turn, King of the Ring direction, and a whole lot more. Plus, as usual, Kyle has your "I Love This Sport Deep Dive of the Week" by looking at a babyface turn gone wrong from 2004. If you enjoy o...

Another major wrestling weekend is upon us as AEW presents their All Out PPV from Chicago, IL! Ryan, Justin, and Kyle breakdown each and every match from the All Out card to get you ready for the big show, the final AEW event before the promotion debuts on TNT in October. Plus, we discuss the release of the PWI 500 and have thoughts on the top ten ranking. And of course, Kyle has your "I Love This Sport Deep Dive of the Week." If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting us on Patreo...

A newsworthy week in the world of wrestling as WWE NXT made the Wednesday Night Wars official with the announcement that NXT will begin airing on the USA Network. We have thoughts! Plus, we dive into the rumors about WrestleMania's location for the next two years, talk WWE's new podcasting network, and close with some thoughts on the booking of Kevin Owens and Buddy Murphy on WWE television of late. Lastly, Ryan subs for Kyle with an "I Love This Sport Deep Dive of the Week." If you enjoy our...

A schedule change just minutes before we went on the air this week caused our show format for Episode 111 to get ripped up on the fly, and hence, here we have the 'Free For All' episode. While we walked in not knowing what to expect (listen to the show to find out why, we explain), it turned into a pretty hilarious show that we think you'll enjoy. We examine some of WWE's direction heading out of SummerSlam, talk some classic wrestling, and somehow get on the topic of Journey. Plus, Kyle still...

A new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Extra is up breaking down Sunday night's WWE SummerSlam 2019 event, as well as Saturday's NXT TakeOver Toronto show. Here is the first 10 minutes of the show. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the rest of this edition of Top Rope Nation Extra, as well as all previous and future editions, plus upcoming episodes of Top Rope Nation Classics, also exclusive to Patreon. All m...

We're getting you ready for a big weekend in pro wrestling as WWE presents SummerSlam and NXT presents NXT TakeOver Toronto II. We've got your match by match breakdowns and predictions. Plus, some breaking news as we went on the air this week as it's being reported that NXT is headed to FS1 to go head to head with AEW. We have thoughts! Plus, Kyle's "I Love This Sport Deep Dive Of The Week" looks back at a gem from 2013. If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Gain...

The theme of late in pro wrestling seems to be mysteries. Whether it's who attacked Roman Reigns or who is wrestling on the first AEW on TNT show, there are mysteries involved. We have a lot to discuss! In addition, we look at this week's wrestling television, the possibility of Dolph/Goldberg, Ryan makes a compelling argument concerning the Natalya/Becky Lynch SummerSlam match, Ryan and Justin share some stories from attending this past weekend's George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of F...

A very news worthy week in the world of pro wrestling gives us a ton to talk about on this week's show. RAW Reunion is in the books and we look at the positives and negatives of that show, as well as why SmackDown was a much better show this week. Then, a discussion about how WWE's mighty power couple has fallen over the last couple of months and whether there is any way to kick things back into gear as we get ready for SummerSlam. Plus: We look at the best matches of New Japan Pro Wrestling'...

This week's show is all about the state of WWE heading into the build for this year's SummerSlam. After a solid outing at WWE Extreme Rules, what did we think of RAW and SmackDown and the stories they put in motion for SummerSlam? A historic show as Justin and Kyle host the show this week, with Ryan missing a broadcast for the first time in the history of the podcast. Can they carry the load without the show's creator? Tune in for a very unique edition of Top Rope Nation this week! Plus, as al...

A new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Extra is up breaking down Sunday night's WWE Extreme Rules 2019 event, as well as Saturday's AEW Fight for the Fallen show. Here is the first 10 minutes of the show. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the rest of this edition of Top Rope Nation Extra, as well as all previous and future editions, plus upcoming episodes of Top Rope Nation Classics, also exclusive to Patreon....

The biggest wrestling weekend of the year since WrestleMania is on tap as AEW presents Fight For The Fallen, EVOLVE's 10th Anniversary show streams on the WWE Network, and WWE presents Extreme Rules. We're here to preview this gigantic weekend for you and get you all ready for the shows. Plus, how do we feel about WWE choosing to go head to head with AEW by streaming EVOLVE's show live on the WWE Network during Fight For The Fallen, a charity show? Plus, as always, Kyle's "I Love This Sport De...

We've got some current events and some wrestling nostalgia to talk about on this week's edition of Top Rope Nation. We start off with a discussion about AEW's Fyter Fest this past weekend, parlay that into WWE television this week and any changes we noticed as the Heyman/Bischoff era begins, and then we swing completely in the opposite direction to look at wrestling's past. The final major section of this week's show focuses on wrestling's all time greatest tag team specialists. Who would we p...

Twitter wars among fans in the wrestling community have become common place, but now two of the sport's top stars are feuding on the social media platform: Seth Rollins and Will Ospreay. We have thoughts. Speaking of Seth Rollins, the real-life relationship between he and Becky Lynch has become part of their on-screen storylines. Is this a good or bad thing? Plus, we dive into some of the early direction for WWE Extreme Rules, preview this Saturday's AEW Fyter Fest card, and Kyle's "I Love Thi...

A new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Extra is up breaking down Sunday night's WWE Stomping Grounds 2019 event. Here is the first five minutes of the show. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the rest of this edition of Top Rope Nation Extra, as well as all previous and future editions, plus upcoming episodes of Top Rope Nation Classics, also exclusive to Patreon. If you sign up before June 30th, we will send y...

With WWE Stomping Grounds on the horizon this Sunday, we're here with the only preview show you need. We break down the event, match by match, and give you our predictions for each and every bout, as well as evaluate the build and direction for each. AEW sells out All Out in Chicago in record time, but was this really the biggest ticket demand for any show in wrestling history? We debate. Plus, listener emails and Kyle's "I Love This Sport Deep Dive of the Week." If you enjoy our content, ple...

As the Summer gets underway, WWE is full of problems. The television is far from "must-see," and the company seems to lack any real direction for the foreseeable future. We diagnose WWE's primary problems (some recent developments, others long term ailments) and attempt to brainstorm some ideas that could begin to turn the company around. While WWE struggles, New Japan is still experiencing some new excitement as we get ready for the G1 and Will Ospreay continues his case for Wrestler of the Ye...

New Japan Pro Wrestling is garnering headlines this week as the final night of the Best of the Super Juniors produced two fantastic matches: Jon Moxley vs. Juice Robinson and Will Ospreay vs. Shingo Takagi. We're talking about NJPW taking back the headlines once more following a big few weeks from AEW. Then we transition into some final thoughts on NXT TakeOver 25, who should move up to the main roster next from NXT, the booking of the Money In The Bank briefcase, and of course Kyle's match of ...