Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast

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 tripl...

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.patre...

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...

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, imme...

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. S...

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 br...

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...

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 su...

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. Th...

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/29097149...

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...

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 su...

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...

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 even...

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...

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 te...

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...

Vince McMahon announced his retirement from WWE on Friday afternoon in a shocking move. We check in to react to the news, have some updates on who will take over in charge now as WWE Chair and CEO, news on tonight's SmackDown and a big meeting scheduled to take place, and much more. As this was a spur of the moment podcast with very little prep, please be aware that this may be a little sporad...

Our flagship podcast will drop two days later this week as Ryan and Justin will be back on Sunday morning to review Saturday night's ROH PPV event featuring AEW talent. Until then, enjoy a free teaser of this week's 'Top Rope Nation Extra' bonus show that released to our Patreon-exclusive feed on Thursday. Ryan does a comprehensive breakdown of the WWE Rivals episode that recently...

Ryan sits down for a discussion with author Steven Bell on his new book 'Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives of the British Bulldogs.' Learn about the research and process of writing the book, some great talk about the Bulldogs and their place in history, of course some geeking out on wrestling history, and a lot more. You can pick-up the book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3z0nCwl...

First thing this week, Ryan has an update on the status of the show, what's planned in the weeks ahead, and the biggest thing you can do to help us right now ( Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/topropenation ) Next, as a special freebie this week, we present in full our Patreon-exclusive 'Top Rope Nation Classics' bonus podcast from July 2021 looking back at the WWF Invasio...

We go over all the results and storylines from WWE's Money In The Bank event from Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. We talk about both the men's and women's Money In The Bank matches, Liv Morgan's cash-ins, Theory's divisive win, a very good tag team match, whether it's time for Montez Ford to move forward in the singles division and more. Join our Facebook disc...

Enjoy a free teaser of this week's 'Top Rope Nation Extra' bonus show that released to our Patreon-exclusive feed on Tuesday. Rick Skelton joins Kyle Ross to look at some criticisms of both AEW and WWE currently, how one defines the different eras of WWE history, and much more. The full podcast is around 90 minutes in length, presented here is the first 15 minutes. Like the show? Head...

We check in with our full review of AEW's Forbidden Door PPV event from Sunday at Chicago's United Center, presented alongside New Japan Pro Wrestling. We go through all of the Forbidden Door results, the discussion points coming out of the show, and look at where this one ranks historically. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/ Sign up to su...

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 WCW Great American Bash 1996 - one of the greatest WCW PPVs in history. The full podcast includes deep dives on every match on the card, all the news in the wrestling world surrounding the event, and...