Episodes

Ryan and Kyle are back to discuss WWE Crown Jewel, the highs and lows from the show, and where Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul ranks historically as a celebrity match.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 Rope Nation Classics,' our weekly 'Top R...

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 WWF Badd Blood In Your House from October 1997. The full podcast includes deep dives on every match on the card, all the news in the wrestling world surrounding the event (the death of Brian Pillman being the big one), and so much more. Of course, a sizable portion is spent discussing the first-ever Hell I...

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 Liam O'Rourke discuss the impact of Brian Pillman 25 years after his death. Plus, some discussion on Vince McMahon, Tony Khan, and control of a wrestling locker room. Liam's book on Pillman (Crazy Like A Fox) won the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Book of the Year Award for 2017. Also, check out Liam's podcast, Squared Circle Gazette Radio, a...

The latest on CM Punk and his status with AEW, a possible buyout of his contract, and looking back on his one year with the company. Could he return to WWE? Join us as we discuss the possible options. Thanks to Jesse Velasquez of the Wrestling Unplugged and Undeniable podcast 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...

This year's WWE NXT Halloween Havoc airs tonight, so join us as we look back at some of the greatest matches and moments from the original events. We examine the full history of NWA/WCW Halloween Havoc from 1989-2000, and what we ended up with here is one of our favorite historical podcasts that we have ever done.Note: This show was originally released in October 2020 (Ep. 180) and is presented once again here as a bonus this week. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/g...

We talk about what is and is not honest about wrestling discourse today; media coverage of the industry and what sometimes behind the scenes that can sometimes influences honest criticism. Oh, and our general thoughts on WWE Extreme Rules and Bray Wyatt's return so far as well.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 ...

Kaia McKenna joins us on the show this week to discuss training at the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy with Seth Rollins and Marek Brave, appearing on AEW and wrestling Thunder Rosa, her work with Beyond Wrestling and GCW ,and much more. Plus, we have some fun just geeking out on wrestling in general.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 ...

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 ECW Anarchy Rulz 1999. 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. Taz drops the ECW title in a triple threat to Mike Awesome, RVD vs. Balls Mahoney, Taijiri vs. Super Crazy vs. Little Guido, Lance Storm vs. J...

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 Kyle Ryan discuss the current hierarchy of WWE, as well as the state of NXT. The entire podcast is just under two hours in length, and the only way to hear the full show is by becoming a Patron.So head on over to https://www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to hear the full podcast, as well as nearly 90 full length bonus shows in total ...

We check-in immediately following AEW Dynamite Grand Slam and discuss what we saw Wednesday night from Arthur Ashe Stadium. Bryan Danielson vs. Jon Moxley. The Acclaimed have their moment. Chris Jericho wins the ROH title. Saraya (Paige) makes her debut. And much more. Did it all live up to the hype? What problems continue to plague AEW?Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/Sign up to support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/topropenation - exclusi...

A special bonus this week as presented here, in full, is our 'Top Rope Nation Classics' episode on the WCW Nitro debut episode from the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN back in September 1995. This bonus show was released exclusively to our Patreon supporters three years ago and is being heard here on our main feed for the very first time.Our next show will be this Wednesday night, immediately after AEW Dynamite Grand Slam goes off the air. Join us live by subscribing to our YouTube channel, ...

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 Rick Skelton discuss the complete history of the WWE Intercontinental Championship and name their Mt. Rushmores of champions. The entire podcast is just under two hours in length, and the only way to hear the full show is by becoming a Patron.So head on over to https://www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to hear the full podcast, as well as nearly 9...

Ryan and Kyle check in to discuss the latest on the status of CM Punk and The Elite (Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks) with AEW following the backstage fight at All Out and that wild media scrum. We've got some updates on how the status of Punk in particular seemed to fluctuate throughout the day on Tuesday. Plus, Ryan discusses what it was like to attend AEW All Out in Chicago in person and brings that live perspective for a discussion on the event itself.Join our Facebook discussion group: htt...

Kyle checks in with a quick review of Saturday's WWE Clash at the Castle event. Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns. Seth Rollins vs. Matt Riddle. Sheamus vs. Gunther. 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 up, access to our bonus monthly podcast 'Top Rope Nation Classics,' our...

It's a massive Labor Day weekend on the horizon with WWE Clash at the Castle and AEW All Out. We're here to preview both big shows, make our predictions, discuss whether Roman Reigns will drop the title to Drew McIntyre, and talk about AEW turning the tide this week on Jon Moxley vs. CM Punk.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 show...

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 WWF SummerSla 1992 from Wembley Stadium. 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. Bret Hart vs. The British Bulldog, Macho Man Randy Savage vs. The Ultimate Warrior, and so much more.Head on over to https:...

Our co-host Kyle attended AEW Dynamite in Cleveland this week. He provides an eye witness account to what happened in the arena following that bizarre CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley match. This turns into a bit of a rant on the state of AEW and where they have failed in their build to All Out (and what could have been different).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...

Our flagship podcast will drop this Friday morning as we talk about all the latest news going on in wrestling - and there's a lot of it. Until then, enjoy a free selection from this week's 'Top Rope Nation Extra' bonus show that released to our Patreon-exclusive feed on Saturday.Kyle and Jesse Velasquez of the Wrestling Unplugged and Undeniable podcast discuss the current state of AEW, CM Punk, AEW creative, and the booking direction for All Out. The entire podcast is 1 hour and 40 minutes, and...

It's been a long time coming, but we're finally back with another fantasy draft episode! Join us as we count down the greatest matches in the career of "Macho Man" Randy Savage through five rounds of action. A really fun discussion that unearths some gems you may not be familiar with.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 ...

CM Punk returned on AEW Dynamite this week, to the surprise of most, and we're talking about his pending match with Jon Moxley at All Out, as well as Punk's possible future feuds after that. Plus, thoughts on AEW's Quake By The Lake in general. Then, we go to the WWE side of things and look at Triple H's time as head of WWE creative so far (and what we think about the direction the company is heading now).Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/Sign ...

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 WWF In Your House: Canadian Stampede - one of the best WWF PPVs of the 1990s. 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. The Hart Foundation vs. Steve Austin, LOD, Ken Shamrock, and Goldust. Vader vs. The Und...

Join us as we review WWE SummerSlam 2022 and discuss all of the results from Nashville. Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan vs. Ronda Rousey, the Street Profits vs. The Usos, and more. We're covering it all.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, ...

Our flagship podcast will drop Sunday morning this week as we review SummerSlam 2022. Until then, enjoy a free selection from this week's 'Top Rope Nation Extra' bonus show that released to our Patreon-exclusive feed on Thursday.Kyle and Liam O'Rourke discuss Triple H taking WWE creative in this segment, including whether it will make a difference for WWE and what it means long term. This segment clocks in just under 40 minutes and is presented here in full. However, the entire podcast is aroun...

We review Saturday night's ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV event, going through all the results and reactions to what went down. Did FTR and The Briscoes live up to the hype? Claudio vs. Jonathan Gresham, Samoa Joe vs. Jay Lethal, and much more. Plus, we provide some updates on Bryan Danielson and CM Punk returning from injury, and we wrap with some more thoughts on Vince McMahon's exit from WWE.Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/Sign up to suppor...