Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast

A fun episode this week as Ryan, Justin, and Jesse discuss the live wrestling shows they attended this past weekend. For Ryan and Justin, that included AEW Collision. Jesse went to an independent show up in Minnesota. They parlay this into a discussion about how live wrestling can reinvigorate one's interest in the greatest sport in the world. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as...

The crew discusses the current landscape of AEW and WWE. Both companies feel as if they are in holding patterns, slowly advancing stories. What are the positives and negatives coming out of both promotions at the moment? Then, we end with a brief Q and A mailbag. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all our...

This 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 time it's WWF RAW is WAR from September 22, 1997! Steve Austin gives Vince McMahon the Stone Cold Stunner for the first time, Cactus Jack debuts against Triple H, Bret Hart begins his exit from the company, and much more. The full p...

Brian Zilem from PWTorch joins Jesse to discuss the fallout from AEW WrestleDream. Jon Moxley is the new AEW World champion, how will the closing angle of the show impact AEW television moving forward? For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 160 bon...

Join us this week for an all encompassing show as we discuss the build to AEW WrestleDream, closing thoughts on WWE Bad Blood, and our impressions of the Vince McMahon Netflix documentary. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 160 bonus podcasts a...

Join us as we talk Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, what should main event WWE Bad Blood, AEW Grand Slam, Netflix's Queen of Villains and more! For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 160 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute y...

Join us as we discuss the fallout from AEW All Out, Dynamite, and thoughts on who could be the man to defeat Bryan Danielson for the AEW title. Plus, thoughts on the Vince McMahon documentary coming to Netflix in two weeks, Bret Hart's return to WWE Raw, and much more. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions o...

This 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 time it's WWF SummerSlam 1994! Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart in a steel cage match. Diesel vs. Razor Ramon. Walter Payton. An underrated gem between Bull Nakano and Alundra Blayze. Undertaker vs. Undertaker. The full podcast includes deep...

Join us as we review WWE Bash In Berlin. Randy Orton vs. Gunther. CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre in a Strap Match. Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens. And much more! For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 150 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the...

Ryan and Justin convene to discuss AEW All In 24 hours later. All of our thoughts on Bryan Danielson defeating Swerve Strickland for the AEW title, how it compares to WrestleMania 30, and much more. Plus, thoughts on Will Ospreay, MJF, Nigel McGuinness, and all the other big matches from Wembley Stadium. We finish by talking about the breaking news that Sid Eudy (Sid Justice/Sid Vicious/Sycho Sid)...

We discuss AEW All In's move to Arlington, Texas in 2025. How does the card and build shape up for this year's iteration at Wembley Stadium? We also dive into Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Bash at Berlin. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all our shows...

Join us as we talk about WWE's follow-up to SummerSlam this week, including Gunther's new feud with Randy Orton, the Wyatt Sicks' in-ring debut, Judgment Day's breakup, and Bronson Reed feuding with Seth Rollins to allow Drew McIntyre and CM Punk some room to breathe. Plus, we look at the build to AEW All In and discuss this week's AEW Dynamite! Question of the Week: Underrated...

Join us as we break down this year's WWE SummerSlam event. Did Roman Reigns return during the Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa match as expected? Drew McIntyre vs. CM Punk, Gunther vs. Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley and more. It's all discussed here. Thanks to Rob Wilkins from Fightful for joining us. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling s...

Join us as we break down this week's Blood and Guts edition of AEW Dynamite. The good, the bad, and why this Blood and Guts match just didn't work. Plus, thoughts on MJF/Ospreay, Mariah May's new look, Kamille's debut and more. Then we turn it to WWE and look at how the company appears to be mimicking the summer of 1997, with CM Punk as the catalyst. We also discuss Rhea Ripley&#39...

We discuss this week's AEW Dynamite, including all of the dialogue surrounding the near one hour match between Will Ospreay and MJF. Plus, thoughts on the build to Blood and Guts, Mariah May, and more. Then, we talk some WWE. WWE Raw, Rhea Ripley's first promo since returning, Drew McIntyre's booking, the Wyatt Sicks so far, and much more. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as wel...

Ryan, Justin, and Jesse check-in to discuss this week's AEW Dynamite, first and foremost. An outstanding storyline with Mariah May and Toni Storm that ranks among the best in the history of women's wrestling. Plus, Bryan Danielson will have a chance at one last world title run. Should AEW make it happen? We finish with some WWE talk. Rhea Ripley's return to WWE, Ethan Page becoming NXT...

Ryan, Jesse and special guest Carl Longhawn review Saturday’s WWE Money In The Bank show. An event that could best be described as "not WWE's best effort." A messy finish to the Damian Priest vs. Seth Rollins match, complete with a botch that everyone is talking about. Setting up a challenger for Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam that doesn't seem worthy of the spotlight. And John Cena is...

Jesse Velasquez and special guest Frank Peteani review last night's AEW Forbidden Door show. Frank was in attendance and provided us with the live perspective. How good was Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay? What are some of the long term effects coming out of the pay per view and the direction to AEW All In? For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of clas...

The new Wyatt Sicks 6 group made their debut this week on WWE Monday Night Raw. Is the new group inspired by Bray Wyatt's vision destined for greatness, or does WWE history indicate the Wyatt 6 will end up as a failed group, or worse yet, a joke? We debate. Plus, thoughts on this week's AEW Dynamite, the Owen Hart Cup bracket, Forbidden Door, and episodes two and three of 'Who Killed W...

Join us for the WWE Clash at the Castle weekend wrap. AJ Styles and Cody Rhodes had a good match where Cody Rhodes acted like a ..... heel? Drew McIntyre was once against screwed by CM Punk after having a good match with Damian Priest. Much more. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all our shows, consider s...

This 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. An all-time classic edition of RAW is WAR this time. Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin vs. Owen Hart and the Bulldog for the WWF Tag Titles, two sit-down interview segments with Mankind, Paul Bearer reveals an Undertaker secret, and more! The...

Bryan Danielson made it known when he declared for the Owen Hart Memorial Tournament that he plans on main eventing AEW All In at Wembley Stadium. If he does, who will Bryan face? Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay collide in just a few weeks at Forbidden Door for the AEW World Title - who will walk out champion? Plus, we discuss the first episode of the new VICE series "Who Killed WCW?" F...

This 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. We discuss WCW Spring Stampede 1999 this month - Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair vs. Sting vs. DDP, Blitzkreig vs. Juvi, Kevin Nash vs. Bill Goldberg, and much more. Some have called it the last great WCW PPV show. The full podcast includes deep di...

We discuss all of the results from AEW Double or Nothing on Sunday night, including thoughts on Swerve Strickland's trajectory as world champion, MJF's big return, Will Ospreay's future as International Champion, and much more. Plus, an update on where things stand between Becky Lynch and WWE. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrest...

This is a special bonus episode from Top Rope Nation today, on the 25 anniversary of Owen Hart's death. From the TRN archives, we present an episode from May 2020. Ryan, Justin, and Kyle are joined by Ben Cruz (now of 'Wednesday Worldwide' on The Ringer) to discuss the premiere of the Owen Hart episode of Dark Side of the Ring, as well as a discussion on the greatest moments from Owen&...