Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast

The Shield (Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Dean Ambrose) had their first match together on WWE television at TLC 2012, 8 years ago to the day from when we recorded this podcast. That match against Daniel Bryan, Kane, and Ryback ended up changing the course of wrestling history. We dive into the match's history, both the build and aftermath, as well as the legacy it has left on the wrestling w...

What a week in the world of pro wrestling! We break down the fallout from Wednesday's AEW Dynamite, as well as Kenny Omega's appearance on Impact Wrestling. Plus, we had some issues with NXT TakeOver: War Games and discuss that, as well as some of the greater challenges with NXT right now.  Lastly, three matches are being rumored right now for WrestleMania 37. We talk about them and whethe...

A newsworthy week in pro wrestling. We discuss AEW Dynamite and "Winter Is Coming." Specifically, Kenny Omega's big AEW World Championship victory over Jon Moxley, the involvement of Don Callis, AEW now working with Impact Wrestling and what that means, and of course Sting's return. Plus, we remember the legendary Pat Patterson and his contributions to the wrestling business.  Subs...

It's our WWE Survivor Series 2020 post show review. Immediately after the PPV went off the air, we hit record and broadcast the show live on YouTube. If you missed the livecast, here it is in audio-only form. We discuss all the big moments: the great tag team match between the Street Profits and New Day, Sasha Banks and Asuka, Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns, and The Undertaker's final fare...

In the fallout from AEW Full Gear, AEW Dynamite featured what Tony Khan called an industry shaking surprise. Was it? We discuss. Plus, we talk Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley being scheduled for early December, where the FTR vs. Young Bucks match ranks historically, Cody Rhodes' controversial statements on chair shots to the head, a mailbag segment with your questions, and a lot more! Subscribe to...

AEW just announced their upcoming video game and we're here with a bonus show to talk about it all! Ryan is joined by Adrian F.E. aka  Okaydrian, Twitch partnered streamer and GameStop TV host, to talk about all of the big news.  Check out Adrian on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/okaydrian  Subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/topropenation!  Have a question for the show? Send your que...

Ryan is here with a review of AEW Full Gear from this past Saturday night. What's the grade for this one? How could the show have improved? Where does it rank among AEW's PPV events so far? We break it all down and look ahead to AEW's possible creative direction moving forward.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/topropenation!  Have a question for the show? Send your...

On this week's special edition of 'Top Rope Nation Classics,' we go back in time and look at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event from November 29th, 1986. This show included an early Jake Roberts vs. Randy Savage match, as well as Hulk Hogan near his peak. Plus, some unintentionally hilarious moments.  'Top Rope Nation Classics' is a bonus podcast we do exclusively for our supp...

We break down Sunday night's WWE Hell In A Cell 2020 event. We talk about whether the show was a success of failure with thoughts on all of the big matches, including Sasha Banks vs. Bayley, Jey Uso vs. Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton, and more. This show streamed live (with video) on our YouTube channel on Sunday night. If you want to watch it on demand or catch our next PPV revie...

With WWE NXT scheduled to bring back Halloween Havoc this Wednesday night, we thought this would be a good time to 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.  We'll return late Sunday night...

Fantasy pro wrestling? Well, we're breaking some ground on that. Ryan, Kyle, and Justin have thought of a fantasy game as it relates to next year's WrestleMania, and we're doing a draft today to start making predictions for that show. Next April, a winner will be crowned. WrestleMania 37 might be months away, but it's never too early to start thinking about the direction for the sh...

The full crew is back! Ryan, Kyle, and Justin are here to preview the upcoming two night WWE Draft. We discuss what moves should be made, how WWE can improve their creative direction heading into the end of the year, who should be brought up from NXT, and a whole lot more.  Have a question for the show? Send your questions to TopRopeNation@gmail.com and if we read it on the air, we'll send you...

We break down Sunday night's NXT TakeOver 31 event. We talk about whether the show was a success of failure with thoughts on all of the big matches, including Finn Balor vs. Kyle O'Reilly, Io Shirai vs. Candice LeRae, Johnny Gargano vs. Damian Priest, and more. Have a question for the show? Send your questions to TopRopeNation@gmail.com and if we read it on the air, we'll send you a fr...

Ryan is joined by Zack Heydorn of the Pro Wrestling Torch to break down Sunday night's WWE Clash of Champions PPV event. We talk about whether the show was a success of failure with thoughts on all of the big matches, including the triple threat Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match and Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso.  Have a question for the show? Send your questions to TopRopeNation@gmail.com...

The band is back together! Ryan, Kyle, and Justin are all on the line to talk WCW/NWA Clash of the Champions. With WWE Clash of Champions on the horizon this weekend, we thought this was a great opportunity to go back in time and talk about some of the best moments from the original Clash events. Have a question for the show? Send your questions to TopRopeNation@gmail.com and if we read it on the...

After taking Thursday off, Ryan and Kyle are back to talk about a wild week in wrestling. Is Ricochet actually on his way out of WWE? What's happening with Matt Riddle? Plus thoughts on SmackDown, Dynamite, and a lot more fun.  Have a question for the show? Send your questions to TopRopeNation@gmail.com and if we read it on the air, we'll send you a free gift in the mail! Thanks to our fri...

On this week's special edition of 'Top Rope Nation Classics,' we go back in time and look at WWE This Tuesday In Texas from 1991. We examine the full show, and also talk a lot about the context of the event itself and where WWE creative was at in 1991. This show is a sometimes overlooked gem that includes some of Randy Savage and Jake Roberts' best work.  'Top Rope Nation Class...

It was a big Wednesday night on AEW Dynamite as former WWE star Rusev, now known simply as Miro, arrived  in the company. We break down his arrival, how WWE dropped the ball with him, and more. Plus, we got more clarity on Kenny Omega and Adam Page's situation, as well as how the Young Bucks fit in.  We also discuss WWE's controversial situation with directing talent's use of third par...

AEW All Out 2020 was a marathon night of wrestling - 5 hours from pre-show to the end of the main event. We're here to break it all down for you. What was good? What was bad? We've got the answers! Plus, we look at the controversy coming out of the Matt Hardy vs. Sammy Guevara match where Hardy suffered a legitimate concussion...and the bout continued. We react in real time as Tony Khan ad...

It's a show full of current events. We start by breaking down the final build to AEW All Out this Saturday night. Then, we discuss the rumor that WWE NXT could be headed for Tuesday nights permanently. We also look at the shocking news that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, his wife, and two daughters all contacted COVID-19. We close the show by bringing back the mailbag segment. Two question...

Roman Reigns captured the WWE Universal Championship once again at WWE Payback 2020 on Sunday evening, and Ryan and Kyle are here with their full WWE Payback review and analysis. We break down the full show, from Roman's (heel?) glory, to Sasha Banks and Bayley dropping the tag straps, to Big E's continued success, a big victory for Keith Lee over Randy Orton, and a whole lot more.  Have a...

We have a special interview for you on the show this week as Ryan sits down with Marek Brave, co-owner and head trainer of the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy (alongside WWE's Seth Rollins). Marek talks about his longtime friendship with Rollins, how they met at the age of 16, their early days on the independent circuit together, an untold story about Seth's first concussion in wrestling...

WWE SummerSlam 2020 is in the books and Roman Reigns is back! We're here to break down the show for you. What worked? What didn't work? Join Ryan, Justin, and guest host Kyle Ryan as they break it all down.  Dominick Mysterio impresses in his debut against Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre retains against Randy Orton, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville settled their feud (for now), Asuka had great mat...

It's time to preview the 2020 edition of WWE SummerSlam. Ryan and Kyle check-in and discuss each match on the card, as well as where WWE is at right now creatively. Plus, we discuss the news that Renee Young is leaving WWE and also talk a little bit about this Saturday's NXT TakeOver XXX event.  Have a question for the show? Send your questions to TopRopeNation@gmail.com and if we read it...

It is WWE SummerSlam week, and we're looking back at the history of SummerSlam with another fantasy draft! Join us as we count down the greatest matches in the history of the PPV. Ryan, Kyle, and Justin are joined by Liam O'Rourke, good friend of the pod and author of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter's 2017 "Wrestling Book Of The Year" (Crazy Like A Fox: The Definitive Chronic...