Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast

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/2909714946374...

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...

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...

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 Patr...

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 Rumbl...

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.patreo...

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/topropenat...

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....

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/group...

The first-ever edition of WWE Day 1 took place on Saturday night in Atlanta. Ryan and Kyle review the full show, which featured Roman Reigns being pulled from the card at the last minute due to a positive COVID-19 test, Brock Lesnar winning the WWE Championship, Edge vs. The Miz, and a lot more. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to support...

Kyle checks in with this week's 'Top Rope Nation Extra' bonus show, presented here as our monthly 'Extra' freebie on the main feed. He quickly previews this Saturday's WWE Day 1 PPV event. We'll be back on Sunday morning with a full review of the show. Like the show? Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to hear our "Extra" bonus shows...

As a Christmas present to all of our listeners this year, we are releasing, in full, our Patreon-exclusive bonus podcast from February 2021 looking back at the Feb. 5, 1988 edition of WWF's The Main Event, the most-watched WWF/WWE event in history. 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...

Kyle checks-in with our weekly 'Top Rope Nation Extra' bonus podcast that is presented exclusively for our Patreon supporters. Hear the first 10 minutes of the show as a teaser, free for everyone, as he talks about Wednesday night's edition of AEW Dynamite, including some positives (and flaws) with AEW's current direction. Like the show? Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/topr...

Three years ago tonight on WWE Monday Night RAW, the McMahon family (Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Shane McMahon, and Triple H) came out on and acknowledged that the product had been disappointing and they weren't listening to their fans. They promised change, but what has really happened since then? We look at the last three years and whether the company is better or worse off, creatively...

We catch up on all of the latest news in the wrestling world this week, including Jeff Hardy's release, Johnny Gargano's future, Blackjack Lanza's death, AEW and NXT ratings, and even a difficult trivia question! 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 conten...

This is a special free preview of this month's Patreon-exclusive 'Top Rope Nation Classics' podcast. We go back in time and look at WWF Survivor Series 1996. The show featured Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin, Sid vs. Shawn Michaels, and the debut of Rocky Maivia (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson). Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up and hear the rest of the sho...

With the WWE Survivor Series having occurred last 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 o...

Ryan and Kyle check-in to review Sunday night's divisive WWE Survivor Series PPV event in Brooklyn. We discuss The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, not showing up on the show despite WWE leaning heavily into that direction by building the event around his 25th anniversary with the company, Roman Reigns vs. Big E, Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch, and much more. For the best WWE retro t-shirts, check out o...

Ryan and Justin attended AEW Full Gear live this past Saturday night in Minneapolis at the Target Center (as well as Rampage the night before in the same venue). The two of them give their account of the show from the audience in-person, while Kyle compares this to what he noticed watching live on television. It's our AEW Full Gear review! For the best WWE retro t-shirts, check out our friends...

Kyle and Justin check in with this week's bonus show on the Spotify Greenroom app. Immediately following Wednesday night's AEW Dynamite, we discussed that show and previewed this Saturday night's AEW Full Gear PPV event. Full match by match breakdowns of what should be a tremendous PPV in Minneapolis at Full Gear. Like the show? Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/topropenation to...

It's a jam-packed show this week with the TRN crew covering a multitude of topics. We talk about how Bianca Belair has been put in unwinnable situations by WWE, the 2022 WWE PPV calendar, plus a massive mailbeg segment with questions on Classic WWF, the Attitude Era, WCW, AEW, the Survivor Series concept, and a lot more. For the best WWE retro t-shirts, check out our friends at Homage! https:/...

This is a special preview of this month's Patreon-exclusive 'Top Rope Nation Classics' podcast. We go back in time and look at WWF Smack 'Em, Whack 'Em. This is a legendary Coliseum Video, featuring a profile on Bret Hart that showcased the first-ever WWF ladder match (Hart vs. Shawn Michaels), as well as Bret Hart's first WWF title victory against Ric Flair.  Head on over...

With WWE NXT scheduled to bring back Halloween Havoc once again this week, 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...

Kyle is joined on the pod by award winning author and good friend of the show Liam O'Rourke to review Thursday's WWE Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia. Seth Rollins vs. Edge. Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns. King Xavier Woods. Queen's Crown winner Zelina Vega. It's all covered here, only the way that Top Rope Nation can. For the best WWE retro t-shirts, check out our friends at Homag...

With WWE King of the Ring (and Queen's Crown) happening right now, we decided to look back at the history of the tournament. A history full of some big misses (and a few hits, too). We look at the King of the Ring as it began (house show events), then cover the PPV shows, and look at the television-centric tournaments of recent years. In the end, we're left debating which ones worked, as w...