Episodes

Ryan and Justin are on the air this week to discuss John Cena's return to WWE, Jey Uso turning on Sami Zayn, the AEW Dynamite after Revolution, a question and answer segment, and much more!For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 100 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. Read more about how to support us and gain access here: www.patreon.com/topropena...

Ryan and Kyle convene to discuss all the results from AEW Revolution 2023. We give our grade for the show, review all of the matches, discuss where this PPV ranks historical for AEW and whether that was the best Iron Man match of all time, and much more!For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 100 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. Read more about ...

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 to discuss WCW WrestleWar 1991, a show that includes one of the greatest War Games matches of all time. 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.Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to hear...

A lively discussion from Ryan, Kyle, and Justin about Saturday night's WWE Elimination Chamber event. Was not crowning Sami Zayn the new champion the right call? What does this mean for WrestleMania? And what about the rest of the card's results? It's all covered here in a rather entertaining show, featuring a ton of laughs and banter that we hope you will enjoy.For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows, consider supporting us on Pat...

Kyle is joined by Frank Peteani of Pro Wrestling Torch for a full preview and predictions for this weekend's WWE Elimination Chamber. Plus, thoughts on the narrative that AEW has a "babyface problem" and a look at the possible WrestleMania 39 card.For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 100 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. Read more about how to...

Ryan and Justin check-in to discuss a newsworthy week in the world of wrestling. We talk about Cody Rhodes' much talked about promo from WWE Raw with Paul Heyman, a really good edition of AEW Dynamite (with a questionable ending), and take some mailbag questions to wrap things up.For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 100 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute yo...

Kyle is joined by Liam O'Rourke this week on the flagship show to discuss the February 1 edition of AEW Dynamite. Then, they begin a series looking at rebooking 1998 WCW. A really fun discussion!For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have nearly 100 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. Read more about how to support us and gain access here: www.patreon.com/t...

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 to discuss WWF Royal Rumble 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.Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to hear the entire podcast (which clocks in at two and a half hours)! We'd be...

Join us for a full review of the 2023 edition of the Royal Rumble! Each match is covered, as well as the all-time great show closing angle between Sami Zayn, Roman Reigns, and The Bloodline. Thanks to Jesse Velasquez of the Unplugged Wrestling Podcast for joining us on the show!For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have nearly 100 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute yo...

Ryan is joined by Zack Heydorn, Assistant Editor of Pro Wrestling Torch, to preview and predict this Saturday night's WWE Royal Rumble event. We talk Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn, The Bloodline, both the men's and women's Rumble matches, rumors on the Rock and Steve Austin, and so much more.For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have nearly 100 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the m...

Enjoy a free selection from this week's 'Top Rope Nation Extra' bonus show that released to our Patreon-exclusive feed yesterday.Kyle discusses WWE's recent (and putrid) 'RAW's Top Moments' list, RAW XXX, and has some thoughts on the men's Rumble match this year. This is the first 15 minutes of what is a 45 minute show.Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to hear this full podcast, as well as close to 100 full length bonus shows in total that are only available on P...

Ryan and Justin break down the past winners of the Royal Rumble and look at possible alternative scenarios (when necessary). They also discuss the "no brainer" victors. Plus, a discussion on the death of Jay Briscoe. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have nearly 100 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. Read more about how to support us and gain access h...

Enjoy a free selection from this week's 'Top Rope Nation Extra' bonus show that released to our Patreon-exclusive feed yesterday.Kyle and special guest Rick Skelton discuss the 30th anniversary of WWE RAW with a look back at the best moments of the previous three decades, as well as a discussion on the recent history of the Royal Rumble.Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to hear this full podcast (over 100 minutes in length), as well as close to 100 full length bo...

Ryan and Justin return to talk about the breaking news that Vince McMahon is making a play for his WWE return. Plus, we discuss our picks for our 2022 pro wrestling awards and make some predictions for 2023!For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have nearly 100 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. Read more about how to support us and gain access here: www.p...

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 to discuss WCW Starrcade 1997. 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. Of course, a sizable portion is spent discussing how Eric Bischoff and company completely blew it with Sting vs. Hulk Hogan.Head on over to http...

As a Christmas present to all of our listeners this year, we are releasing, in full, our Patreon-exclusive bonus podcast from January 2022 looking back at the 1992 WWF Royal Rumble. 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 the past (35+), a...

A special episode this week as Kyle is joined by Liam O'Rourke of Squared Circle Gazette Radio to discuss the breaking news that Vince McMahon is considering a return to WWE. Then, an in-depth discussion on the year 2022 in the world of pro wrestling — what was good and what was not, as well as what the future holds.This episode was originally going to be an edition of 'Top Rope Nation Extra,' exclusively for our Patreon supporters, but we decided to send it out to our main feed as a holiday bo...

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 to discuss World Class Championship Wrestling's Thanksgiving Star Wars 1983. 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. Of course, a sizable portion is spent discussing the feud between the Von Erichs and Freebirds.Hea...

We discuss some of the rumors and speculation that has been out there about CM Punk and a possible reconciliation with AEW and The Elite. Is this actually within the realm of possibility? A fun discussion.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 up, access to our bonus monthly podcast 'To...

We discuss the full results from WWE Survivor Series: War Games, the highs and lows from the show, the problems with WWE's War Games matches, and the Sami Zayn/Bloodline/Roman Reigns continuing story.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 up, access to our bonus monthly podcast 'Top Rop...

With the WWE Survivor Series happening this weekend, we examine the history of the show itself. This is a selection from a podcast we recorded back in November 2016, a real deep dive on what led to WWE creating the event in 1987 (their second-ever yearly PPV, only behind WrestleMania). The rivalry between Jim Crockett Promotions and the WWF is examined in depth. If you enjoy this selection on the origins of the Survivor Series, check out the full podcast (Episode 13) from November 2016 as Ryan a...

Enjoy a free selection from this week's 'Top Rope Nation Extra' bonus show that released to our Patreon-exclusive feed just days ago.Kyle and special guest Michael Jenkinson discuss how Triple H's has changed the format for this year's Survivor Series, as well as the best Survivor Series elimination matches in WWE history.Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to hear this full podcast (nearly 90 minutes in length), as well as close to 100 full length bonus shows in t...

Join us as we review this yeaer's AEW Full Gear PPV event. We talk MJF winning the AEW World Championship, the return of The Elite, Jamie Hayter wins the women's title and much more. Thanks to Jesse Velasquez of 'Wrestling Unplugged and Undeniable' and Carl Longhawn for joining us.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...

Join us as we preview this Saturday's AEW Full Gear PPV event. We talk about the possibility of MJF defeating Jon Moxley for the AEW World Title, the return of The Elite (Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks), and much more. Thanks to Jesse Velasquez of 'Wrestling Unplugged and Undeniable' and Matthew of 'Southern Fried Wrestlecast' for joining us.Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/Sign up to support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/topropenation - e...