Episodes

We are back with a great show this week. By the time you are listening to the show, WWE's Greatest Royal Rumble is probably already in the books. However, the controversy from this show will be long lasting. Ryan, Justin, and Kyle debate the merits of WWE doing business with the Saudi Arabian government. if you're looking for a good debate on humanitarian issues, this is about as close you will get on a professional wrestling podcast. We also talk Shinsuke Nakamura's new entrance music and pres...

Ryan, Justin, and Kyle have a big show in store this week as they discuss the life of the legendary Bruno Sammartino and then discuss the results of this week's WWE Superstar Shakeup. Which brand came out on top? Which women's division is superior? Should Kevin Owens be a babyface? There's a ton to talk about and this is one of our most entertaining shows in a long time. Subscribe to Top Rope NationiTunes & iOS | Android | Google Play | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | Mac & PC | RSS Support Us O...

We're back from New Orleans and debriefing after what has been an incredibly newsworthy week. Ryan, Justin, and Kyle recap their time together hitting Bourbon Street, taking in the sights, and attending seven different wrestling shows. Progress, ROH, NXT, WWN, WrestleCon, Joey Janella's Spring Break, and of course WrestleMania. We're talking them all! Plus, we deep dive on the direction WWE looks to be taking (or should take) over the next few months with Roman Reigns, Rusev, Shinsuke Nakamura, ...

The biggest week of the year for wrestling fans is upon us as WWE presents WrestleMania 34 this Sunday night. Not only that, but we've got a gang of great independent events in New Orleans as well. We cover them all and preview every single match on the WrestleMania card. All the winners, what we think will be the biggest surprises, the match of the night, the most disappointing match of the night, and much more. This is the only WrestleMania podcast that you need! Subscribe to Top Rope Nationi...

This week we welcome Liam O'Rourke, author of the critically acclaimed biography "Crazy Like A Fox: The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman 20 Years Later" to talk about his process in writing the book and Pillman's career in general. A great discussion as O'Rourke and the Top Rope Nation crew share some of their favorite Pillman memories, discuss what Pillman's career might have been had he lived, the process of writing such a detailed book on the life of the "Loose Cannon," and much more. Y...

We're back this week to talk about what everyone in the wrestling world is talking about - Daniel Bryan's return to active wrestling (just as we had predicted on Episode 49). Ryan and Justin are joined by Derick from the Oversell Podcast to talk about one of the most exciting moments in WWE history, and we look ahead to WrestleMania, Bryan's full time return and what that means for WWE, feuds we could be seeing for Bryan on the horizon, and much more. Subscribe to Top Rope NationiTunes & iOS | ...

The 50th edition of Top Rope Nation is a big one as we are joined by Ring of Honor star Flip Gordon. Ryan sits down with Flip to talk about growing up a wrestling fan and how he went about getting into the wrestling business, getting signed by ROH and a fast rise through the ranks, heading to Japan for the first time to work NJPW, the difference between working the U.S. and Japan, Flip's favorite matches, getting cast on Being the Elite, Flip's WWE dream opponents, and so much more. Subscribe t...

We turned on the microphones immediately following WWE SmackDown as Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn gave Shane McMahon an epic beatdown. This lead to the logical question: does this mean Daniel Bryan is actually going to wrestle at WrestleMania 34? Ryan, Kyle, and Joe (subbing for Justin this week) are here to debate a possible Bryan in-ring return. We also discuss John Cena's epic promo from RAW, why the Fabulous Moolah is a TERRIBLE namesake for the women's battle royal at WrestleMania and much, muc...

Just before we began recording this week's show, all hell broke loose in the wrestling world. Ryan, Justin, and Kyle are here to talk about the fallout from this week's NXT tapings (a new belt and an awesome ladder match), Rey Mysterio's injury, Albert Del Rio's possible return, WWE Fastlane picks, and much more. Subscribe to Top Rope NationiTunes & iOS | Android | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher | Mac & PC | RSS Support Us On Patreonhttp://www.patreon.com/topropenation Follow usTwitter | Fa...

We're back to discuss an absolutely insane week in the world of professional wrestling. From WWE Elimination Chamber, to Brock Lesnar's "no show" at RAW, to the freight train that is Braun Strowman, and of course Roman Reigns, we're here to break it all down. A fun show that will leave you wanting more! Support Top Rope Nation on Patreon. Check out www.patreon.com/topropenation to become a supporter of the show (for as little as $1 per month) and see all the perks that come with that. Learn mo...

After a long absence, Ryan, Justin, and Kyle return to discuss this Sunday's Elimination Chamber and all the latest in the world of professional wrestling. We also discuss Finn Balor's direction, Absolution vs. Riott Squad, Seth Rollins' amazing performance from RAW, and much more. Support Top Rope Nation on Patreon. Check out www.patreon.com/topropenation to become a supporter of the show (for as little as $1 per month) and see all the perks that come with that. Learn more about your ad choic...

Ryan and Justin are here this week to get you ready for a huge weekend in professional wrestling. We preview the full cards for both NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III and WWE SummerSlam 2017. Plus, we talk a little nostalgia about some of our past favorite SummerSlam shows. Support Top Rope Nation on Patreon. Check out www.patreon.com/topropenation to become a supporter of the show (for as little as $1 per month) and see all the perks that come with that. As always, check out TopRopePress.com for all...

This week we talk a great week in professional wrestling. 2/3 of RAW was stellar, we had the best SmackDown in quite some time, and we talk why wrestling theme music matters. Plus, Nakamura vs. Cena was a historic match. What will its impact be on SummerSlam? Will Nakamura win the belt? What happens to the Universal title moving forward? All of this and much more. Support Top Rope Nation on Patreon. Check out www.patreon.com/topropenation to become a supporter of the show (for as little as $1 p...

This week on the Top Rope Nation Pro Wrestling Podcast, we talk all of the latest speculation on WWE's direction heading into SummerSlam. Other topics covered include WWE Battleground thoughts, What's wrong with Shinsuke Nakamura on the main roster, WWF Canadian Stampede 1997 20th anniversary, and annoying interactions with wrestling fans at indy events. Support Top Rope Nation on Patreon. Check out www.patreon.com/topropenation to become a supporter of the show (for as little as $1 per month) ...

After a couple of week's off, Ryan, Justin, and Kyle return to preview this Sunday's WWE Great Balls of Fire PPV event. Who will win? Who should win? How will this show impact the matches we will see at SummerSlam? We break it all down. Plus, we are joined by Kerry Morris (the WWE Squared Circle Guy) to talk his experiences attending nearly every WWE PPV event in recent years, as well as who he thinks will be winning this Sunday at Great Balls of Fire. WIN A FREE TOP ROPE NATION T-SHIRT! Leave...

WWE Money In The Bank 2017 is this Sunday and we are here to break it all down for you with full match previews and predictions. Joining Ryan, Kyle, and Justin this week is Joe Dorien, SmackDown Live analyst for TopRopePress.com, the perfect guy to give his takes on this Sunday's SmackDown-exclusive PPV show in St. Louis. In addition to previewing Money In The Bank, we give our thoughts on Okada/Omega from NJPW Dominion. The question is: do star ratings really matter anyway? WIN A FREE TOP ROP...

We're back this week talking Extreme Rules fallout and all of the latest in professional wrestling. Some of the biggest topics discussed this week: What's wrong with Bayley on the main roster, Samoe Joe vs. Brock Lesnar, whether or not there's a problem with Finn Balor's direction, and much more. WIN A FREE TOP ROPE NATION T-SHIRT! Leave us a review on iTunes, screenshot it and send it on Twitter to @TRNationPodcast (so we know who you are). We'll pick the best comment every couple weeks and aw...

There's a lot on tap this week as Ryan, Kyle, and Justin break down the fallout from WWE Backlash, including your new WWE Champion Jinder Mahal. We talk about what went wrong with Shinsuke Nakamura's main roster debut, booking the MITB match in June, why The Drifter has impressed, and where RAW goes with the Fatal Five Way. There's also a fair amount of gushing about NXT TakeOver. Plus, with this week marking 18 years since his tragic passing, we spend the last segment of the show sharing some o...

With WWE Backlash on the horizon this Sunday, Ryan, Kyle, and Justin return to preview the show. We give our takes on the card, who should win, who will win, and much more. We also talk Randy Orton's social media controversy this week. Plus, we talk the Best of the Super Juniors tournament. Support Top Rope Nation on Patreon. Become an official patron and gain access to all of our shows a day early (with video!). You will get to watch the podcast live as part of a Patreon-only webcast. Yes, tha...

Braun Strowman is injured and WWE's Universal Title plans have been thrown into chaos. Ryan, Justin, and Kyle of Top Rope Nation break down what WWE should do throughout June and July with Strowman missing time. We discuss who should face Brock Lesnar in the slot that had originally been reserved for Braun. Plus, we talk a possible return for Batista, what old school wrestling we are watching this week, and some stacked cards coming over the next week from ROH, NJPW, WWE, and EVOLVE. All of this...

We're back from our hiatus with a new episode this week talking WWE Payback and all the fallout on RAW and SmackDown this week. Also, we talk about the heat on Roman Reigns and other WWE stars for taking a non-kayfabe photo in Europe (and whether or not it actually matters), as well as where Chris Jericho ranks in the all-time list of top WWE stars. All of this and much, much more. Support Top Rope Nation on Patreon. Become an official patron and gain access to all of our shows a day early (wit...

Ryan, Justin, and Kyle are back this week to talk the latest happenings in pro wrestling. On the agenda? Why Randy Orton has some of the worst takes on Twitter, why Jinder Mahal becoming #1 contender is not a bad thing, the continuing success of Braun Strowman, and an assessment of where the RAW and SmackDown women's divisions stand. Support Top Rope Nation on Patreon. Become an official patron and gain access to all of our shows a day early (with video!). You will get to watch the podcast live...

Top Rope Nation is jam-packed this week as it was a busy week in the world of pro wrestling. Ryan, Justin, and Kyle talk the JBL bullying story, the WWE roster shake-up, the excellent Braun Strowman/Roman Reigns angle on RAW, why Brock Lesnar is boring, and much more. Support Top Rope Nation on Patreon. Become an official patron and gain access to all of our shows a day early (with video!). You will get to watch the podcast live as part of a Patreon-only webcast. Yes, that's right, not only do ...

WrestleMania 33 is in the books and one of our hosts was there! We review WrestleMania and get a unique perspective on how the show was from the crowd. Roman Reigns, in particular, is discussed at length on this week's show. We also look at the Raw After Mania and SmackDown After Mania as WWE moves into a new year of action. Support Top Rope Nation on Patreon. Become an official patron and gain access to all of our shows a day early (with video!). You will get to watch the podcast live as part ...