Top Rope Nation Wrestling Podcast
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThree friends talking everything pro wrestling (current and nostalgia from the past). Laughs, beers, and a good time are sure to follow.
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Ep. 128: WWE Rewrites History, NXT's Booking Problem
February 21, 2020 05:26 - 1 hour - 123 MBTop Rope Nation returns this week to talk all the latest news in WWE, AEW, and pro wrestling. We start out with a discussion on the new WWE Ruthless Aggression documentary series and how the company is rewriting some important topics in history. We then transition to a discussion about JBL and the British Bulldog possibly being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Lastly, we finish up with a detailed discussion about some of the booking problems plaguing WWE NXT coming out of NXT TakeOver Por...
Ep. 127: WrestleMania 36 Direction So Far, Major WWE Shake-Up
January 31, 2020 05:34 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe're talking the latest news for WWE WrestleMania 36 following this past weekend's Royal Rumble. We talk the big matches planned for Mania, the rumored matches, and the direction WWE looks to be going in moving forward. We also explain why the Rumble was a star making show for Drew McIntyre, an unneeded victory for Charlotte Flair, and why Edge's return will go down as one of the greatest moments in Rumble history. Plus, Kyle went to AEW Dynamite this week and gives us his live perspective...
Ep. 126: WWE Royal Rumble 2020 Preview, Worlds Collide Thoughts
January 24, 2020 05:27 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe are previewing this Sunday's WWE Royal Rumble with our predictions for the big show. Plus, thoughts on WWE Worlds Collide and all the latest news in the world of pro wrestling. Will CM Punk appear in the Royal Rumble? Will Roman Reigns win the Royal Rumble? Will Becky Lynch defeat Asuka? All of these questions are answered on the show and much more. Plus, a little known backstage story on the 2015 Royal Rumble that has never been reported anywhere else! Plus, we finish up with Kyle's "De...
[Patreon Preview] Classics: WWE Royal Rumble 1990 Watchalong
January 22, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBA new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Classics is up and you can join us as we watch the main event from the WWE Royal Rumble 1990. Presented here is the first 10 minutes of the show - the full show runs about 80 minutes. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the entire episode, as well as all previous and future editions of Top Rope Nation Classics. Right now, there are 15 exclusive podcasts in total over on...
Ep. 125: Will AEW and NJPW Work Together?
January 09, 2020 06:27 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe hot topic this week is whether or not AEW and NJPW will develop a working relationship. We're here to break down the negatives and positives. Plus, we have thoughts on this week's Wednesday Night Wars between AEW and NXT, Brock Lesnar entering the Royal Rumble, CM Punk's tweet at The Miz, Wrestle Kingdom 14, and much more Plus, we finish up with Kyle's "Deep Dive of the Week." Subscribe to us on YouTube and join us for the live feed each week - https://www.youtube.com/topropenation I...
Ep. 124: Our 2019 Pro Wrestling Awards
December 31, 2019 06:18 - 1 hour - 138 MBAfter a one month hiatus, we're back to wrap up 2019 (and the decade itself) with a look back at the year with our 2019 Pro Wrestling Awards. First, we look back at our favorite Christmas wrestling memories as children and then discuss what we think was the Story of the Year in pro wrestling. Then it's on to the awards as we look at: Best Rising Star, Best Theme Song, Best Promotion, Best Event, Best Tag Team, Best Women's Wrestler, Best Men's Wrestler, and Match of the Year. Agree? Disagre...
Ep. 123: WWE Survivor Series, NXT TakeOver War Games Previews
November 22, 2019 06:07 - 1 hour - 149 MBRyan, Justin, and Kyle are breaking down a big weekend ahead in pro wrestling as WWE presents Survivor Series and NXT presents TakeOver War Games. We've got full previews for both shows as well as predictions for the events. We're also talking the news this week in wrestling, including CM Punk's first full WWE Backstage show, Jim Cornette's resignation from NWA, and NXT defeating AEW in the ratings for the first time. Plus, we finish up with Kyle's "Deep Dive of the Week" which takes a lo...
Ep. 122: CM Punk Returns, Match Ratings In 2019
November 14, 2019 05:41 - 1 hour - 131 MBRyan, Justin, and Kyle are all here to break down the week in pro wrestling, starting most notably with CM Punk's return to wrestling this week as part of WWE Backstage. We also look at this week's Wednesday Night Wars before transitioning to our topic of the week - wrestling match ratings in 2019. The motivation for this was all of the different opinions out there on the match between Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley at AEW Full Gear. What do we think makes a good wrestling match? How much do we...
Ep. 121: AEW Full Gear Preview and Predictions
November 07, 2019 05:08 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBRyan, Justin, and special guest co-host Derick Schroeppel are here to talk all the latest in pro wrestling as we get ready for AEW Full Gear this Saturday night on PPV. We start out with "In The News" and look at some of the top stories in wrestling of late, including thoughts on this week's Wednesday Night Wars between WWE NXT and AEW Dynamite, WWE's Saudi Arabia drama coming out of Crown Jewel and Corey Graves' comments on that, the NXT Invasion, and we can't forget Seth Rollins. Then, i...
Ep. 120: Wrestling's Greatest Video Games (Special Guest Okaydrian)
October 30, 2019 05:05 - 2 hours - 228 MBWe're back! After a couple of weeks off due to illness striking the Top Rope Nation family, we're back to talk all the latest news in wrestling. Our "In The News" segment this week focuses in on the Jordan Myles t-shirt controversy, SmackDown's shrinking ratings, Finn Balor's heel turn, and WWE Crown Jewel. Then, in our "Topic of the Week" featured position, we're joined by Okaydrian (aka Adrian F.E.) of Twitch and Gamestop TV to talk wrestling video game history. With WWE 2k20 in the news,...
Ep. 119: Wednesday Night Wars Week Two
October 10, 2019 04:11 - 1 hour - 119 MBThe second week of the Wednesday Night Wars is in the books and we're here to break it all down. We look at what worked, what didn't work, who won, and what we're looking forward to next week. Plus, Kyle gives us his "I Love This Sport Deep Dive Of The Week" as always. WANT A FREE T-SHIRT? We're giving away shirts between now and October 31st to all new $5/month Patrons of the show. If you enjoy what you hear on our standard weekly shows and want to get our PPV review shows each and ever...
[Patreon Preview] Extra: WWE Hell In A Cell 2019 Review
October 07, 2019 04:43 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBA new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Extra is up breaking down Sunday night's WWE Hell In A Cell 2019 event. Here is the first ten minutes of the show. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the rest of this edition of Top Rope Nation Extra, as well as all previous and future editions, plus upcoming episodes of Top Rope Nation Classics, also exclusive to Patreon. If you sign up before October 31st, we will se...
Ep. 118: The Wednesday Night Wars Begin
October 04, 2019 04:29 - 1 hour - 142 MBThe topic this week is, what else, the Wednesday Night Wars. With week one in the books, we look at who had the better show between WWE NXT and AEW, as well as our initial impressions of AEW Dynamite as its own entity moving forward. Plus, some news items relating to the AEW and NXT TV ratings, CM Punk returning to wrestling, SmackDown's debut on FOX, and a brief WWE Hell In A Cell preview. Plus, Kyle gives us his "I Love This Sport Deep Dive Of The Week" as always. WANT A FREE T-SHIRT...
[Patreon Preview] Classics: WCW Nitro Debut
October 02, 2019 04:48 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBA new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Classics is up reviewing the debut edition of WCW Nitro from September 4th, 1995.We break down the show itself and the significance of it, along with the context of what was happening during this period in 1995. Presented here is the first 20 minutes of the show - the full show runs about 80 minutes. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the entire episode, as well as all...
Ep. 117: Mt. Rushmore of Hell In A Cell Matches
September 27, 2019 03:58 - 1 hour - 161 MBThis week's topic of the week is our own personal Mt. Rushmores when it comes to WWE Hell In A Cell matches. Ryan, Justin, and Kyle break down their top four cell matches of all time. A really fun discussion that looks back at some of the most iconic matches in WWE history. We finish the discussion looking at the state of the match in 2019 and whether or not it has been watered down over the years. Plus, Kyle gives us his "I Love This Sport Deep Dive Of The Week" as always. WANT A FREE T...
Ep. 116: WWE NXT Debuts On The USA Network
September 19, 2019 04:12 - 1 hour - 114 MBWWE NXT officially started their weekly run with the USA Network this week, so we hit record immediately after the broadcast's conclusion with our thoughts on their first show. Join us as we recap WWE NXT on the USA Network week one. It's a really fun show as we prepare for the Wednesday Night Wars beginning in just two weeks. Plus, Kyle has his "Deep Dive Of The Week" at the end of the podcast - a must-see independent match from 11 years ago between two of WWE's current top stars. If yo...
Ep. 115: WWE Clash of Champions 2019 Review
September 16, 2019 04:47 - 1 hour - 165 MBOur rapid reaction PPV review shows are typically exclusive to Patreon as part of 'Top Rope Nation Extra,' but this month we're throwing it out there for the world on our regular feed so you can see what you're missing out on if you're not already a Patreon supporter! Kyle and Ryan are here late on Sunday night immediately following WWE Clash of Champions to give a full rundown of the show. We grade what we saw on the PPV and look ahead to what this show means for the long term direction of...
[Patreon Preview] Classics: WWE Backlash 2002
September 08, 2019 15:33 - 10 minutes - 18.3 MBA new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Classics is up reviewing WWE Backlash 2002.We break down the show itself and the significance of it, along with the context of what was happening during this period in 2002. Presented here is the first 10 minutes of the show - the full show runs almost 140 minutes. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the entire episode, as well as all previous and future editions of Top...
Ep. 114: AEW's Title Belt Goes Missing, Bayley Goes Heel
September 04, 2019 04:28 - 1 hour - 130 MBIt's a crazy start to the week in pro wrestling as Bayley steals the headlines on Monday night by going heel, then just one day later it looks like someone literally stole the AEW World Championship belt! Ryan, Justin, and Kyle check-in early this week to talk AEW's vanishing title belt, Bayley's heel turn, King of the Ring direction, and a whole lot more. Plus, as usual, Kyle has your "I Love This Sport Deep Dive of the Week" by looking at a babyface turn gone wrong from 2004. If you e...
[Patreon Preview] Extra: AEW All Out Review
September 01, 2019 18:20 - 10 minutes - 19.6 MBA new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Extra is up breaking down Saturday night's AEW All Out PPV event. Here is the first 10 minutes of the show. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the rest of this edition of Top Rope Nation Extra, as well as all previous and future editions, plus upcoming episodes of Top Rope Nation Classics, also exclusive to Patreon. You get some free merch for signing up so make sure t...
Ep. 113: AEW All Out Preview and Predictions
August 30, 2019 04:31 - 1 hour - 131 MBAnother major wrestling weekend is upon us as AEW presents their All Out PPV from Chicago, IL! Ryan, Justin, and Kyle breakdown each and every match from the All Out card to get you ready for the big show, the final AEW event before the promotion debuts on TNT in October. Plus, we discuss the release of the PWI 500 and have thoughts on the top ten ranking. And of course, Kyle has your "I Love This Sport Deep Dive of the Week." If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting us on ...
Ep. 112: Setting The Stage For The Wednesday Night Wars
August 23, 2019 04:47 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBA newsworthy week in the world of wrestling as WWE NXT made the Wednesday Night Wars official with the announcement that NXT will begin airing on the USA Network. We have thoughts! Plus, we dive into the rumors about WrestleMania's location for the next two years, talk WWE's new podcasting network, and close with some thoughts on the booking of Kevin Owens and Buddy Murphy on WWE television of late. Lastly, Ryan subs for Kyle with an "I Love This Sport Deep Dive of the Week." If you enjo...
Ep. 111: Get Out There And Fill Some Time
August 16, 2019 04:24 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBA schedule change just minutes before we went on the air this week caused our show format for Episode 111 to get ripped up on the fly, and hence, here we have the 'Free For All' episode. While we walked in not knowing what to expect (listen to the show to find out why, we explain), it turned into a pretty hilarious show that we think you'll enjoy. We examine some of WWE's direction heading out of SummerSlam, talk some classic wrestling, and somehow get on the topic of Journey. Plus, Kyle...
[Patreon Preview] Extra: WWE SummerSlam, NXT TakeOver Toronto Reviews
August 12, 2019 19:12 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBA new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Extra is up breaking down Sunday night's WWE SummerSlam 2019 event, as well as Saturday's NXT TakeOver Toronto show. Here is the first 10 minutes of the show. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the rest of this edition of Top Rope Nation Extra, as well as all previous and future editions, plus upcoming episodes of Top Rope Nation Classics, also exclusive to Patreon. ...
Ep. 110: WWE SummerSlam 2019, NXT TakeOver Toronto II Preview
August 09, 2019 05:13 - 1 hour - 154 MBWe're getting you ready for a big weekend in pro wrestling as WWE presents SummerSlam and NXT presents NXT TakeOver Toronto II. We've got your match by match breakdowns and predictions. Plus, some breaking news as we went on the air this week as it's being reported that NXT is headed to FS1 to go head to head with AEW. We have thoughts! Plus, Kyle's "I Love This Sport Deep Dive Of The Week" looks back at a gem from 2013. If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting us on Patreon....
Ep. 109: Mysteries Take Over The World Of Pro Wrestling
August 02, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour - 112 MBThe theme of late in pro wrestling seems to be mysteries. Whether it's who attacked Roman Reigns or who is wrestling on the first AEW on TNT show, there are mysteries involved. We have a lot to discuss! In addition, we look at this week's wrestling television, the possibility of Dolph/Goldberg, Ryan makes a compelling argument concerning the Natalya/Becky Lynch SummerSlam match, Ryan and Justin share some stories from attending this past weekend's George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall ...
[Patreon Preview] Classics: WCW SuperBrawl II
July 30, 2019 19:22 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBA new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Classics is up reviewing WCW SuperBrawl II.We break down the show itself and the significance of it, along with the context of what was happening during this period in 1992. Presented here is the first 10 minutes of the show - the full show runs almost 100 minutes. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the entire episode, as well as all previous and future editions of Top...
Ep. 108: How WWE's Mighty Have Fallen
July 26, 2019 00:58 - 1 hour - 122 MBA very news worthy week in the world of pro wrestling gives us a ton to talk about on this week's show. RAW Reunion is in the books and we look at the positives and negatives of that show, as well as why SmackDown was a much better show this week. Then, a discussion about how WWE's mighty power couple has fallen over the last couple of months and whether there is any way to kick things back into gear as we get ready for SummerSlam. Plus: We look at the best matches of New Japan Pro Wre...
Ep. 107: Where WWE Stands Heading Into SummerSlam
July 19, 2019 01:19 - 1 hour - 96 MBThis week's show is all about the state of WWE heading into the build for this year's SummerSlam. After a solid outing at WWE Extreme Rules, what did we think of RAW and SmackDown and the stories they put in motion for SummerSlam? A historic show as Justin and Kyle host the show this week, with Ryan missing a broadcast for the first time in the history of the podcast. Can they carry the load without the show's creator? Tune in for a very unique edition of Top Rope Nation this week! Plus, a...
[Patreon Preview] Extra: WWE Extreme Rules, AEW Fight For The Fallen Reviews
July 15, 2019 19:56 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBA new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Extra is up breaking down Sunday night's WWE Extreme Rules 2019 event, as well as Saturday's AEW Fight for the Fallen show. Here is the first 10 minutes of the show. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the rest of this edition of Top Rope Nation Extra, as well as all previous and future editions, plus upcoming episodes of Top Rope Nation Classics, also exclusive to Patr...
Ep. 106: AEW, EVOLVE, & WWE Ready For A Big Weekend
July 12, 2019 05:20 - 1 hour - 131 MBThe biggest wrestling weekend of the year since WrestleMania is on tap as AEW presents Fight For The Fallen, EVOLVE's 10th Anniversary show streams on the WWE Network, and WWE presents Extreme Rules. We're here to preview this gigantic weekend for you and get you all ready for the shows. Plus, how do we feel about WWE choosing to go head to head with AEW by streaming EVOLVE's show live on the WWE Network during Fight For The Fallen, a charity show? Plus, as always, Kyle's "I Love This Spo...
Ep. 105: Wrestling's Mt. Rushmore of Tag Team Specialists
July 04, 2019 05:05 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe've got some current events and some wrestling nostalgia to talk about on this week's edition of Top Rope Nation. We start off with a discussion about AEW's Fyter Fest this past weekend, parlay that into WWE television this week and any changes we noticed as the Heyman/Bischoff era begins, and then we swing completely in the opposite direction to look at wrestling's past. The final major section of this week's show focuses on wrestling's all time greatest tag team specialists. Who would...
Ep. 104: Wrestling Twitter, Wrestling Romance, AEW Fyter Fest Preview
June 27, 2019 20:05 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBTwitter wars among fans in the wrestling community have become common place, but now two of the sport's top stars are feuding on the social media platform: Seth Rollins and Will Ospreay. We have thoughts. Speaking of Seth Rollins, the real-life relationship between he and Becky Lynch has become part of their on-screen storylines. Is this a good or bad thing? Plus, we dive into some of the early direction for WWE Extreme Rules, preview this Saturday's AEW Fyter Fest card, and Kyle's "I Love...
[Patreon Preview] Extra: WWE Stomping Grounds 2019 Review
June 24, 2019 04:44 - 5 minutes - 8.1 MBA new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Extra is up breaking down Sunday night's WWE Stomping Grounds 2019 event. Here is the first five minutes of the show. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the rest of this edition of Top Rope Nation Extra, as well as all previous and future editions, plus upcoming episodes of Top Rope Nation Classics, also exclusive to Patreon. If you sign up before June 30th, we will se...
Ep. 103: WWE Stomping Grounds Preview, AEW's Sell-Out
June 21, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 138 MBWith WWE Stomping Grounds on the horizon this Sunday, we're here with the only preview show you need. We break down the event, match by match, and give you our predictions for each and every bout, as well as evaluate the build and direction for each. AEW sells out All Out in Chicago in record time, but was this really the biggest ticket demand for any show in wrestling history? We debate. Plus, listener emails and Kyle's "I Love This Sport Deep Dive of the Week." If you enjoy our content,...
Ep. 102: Diagnosing (And Fixing) WWE's Problems
June 14, 2019 04:13 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBAs the Summer gets underway, WWE is full of problems. The television is far from "must-see," and the company seems to lack any real direction for the foreseeable future. We diagnose WWE's primary problems (some recent developments, others long term ailments) and attempt to brainstorm some ideas that could begin to turn the company around. While WWE struggles, New Japan is still experiencing some new excitement as we get ready for the G1 and Will Ospreay continues his case for Wrestler of th...
Ep. 101: New Japan Is Back
June 07, 2019 04:17 - 1 hour - 114 MBNew Japan Pro Wrestling is garnering headlines this week as the final night of the Best of the Super Juniors produced two fantastic matches: Jon Moxley vs. Juice Robinson and Will Ospreay vs. Shingo Takagi. We're talking about NJPW taking back the headlines once more following a big few weeks from AEW. Then we transition into some final thoughts on NXT TakeOver 25, who should move up to the main roster next from NXT, the booking of the Money In The Bank briefcase, and of course Kyle's matc...
[Patreon Preview] Classics: WCW Bash at the Beach 1996
June 06, 2019 01:32 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBA new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Classics is up reviewing WCW Bash at the Beach 1996, one of the most historic PPVs of all time. We break down the show itself and the significance of it, along with the context of what was happening during the Summer of 1996. Presented here is the first 15 minutes of the show - the full show runs almost 90 minutes. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the entire episode,...
Ep. 100: AEW Fallout, Jon Moxley Tells All, NXT TakeOver 25
May 31, 2019 05:18 - 1 hour - 154 MBThe day has arrived - Top Rope Nation has reached Episode 100! We have a jam-packed episode this week to mark this huge milestone for our program. To start things off, we get a bit nostalgic and talk about the history of the podcast. How did this show start? How did the hosts get selected? What are some of our favorite moments over the previous 99 episodes? Plus, we air listener voicemails throughout the broadcast congratulating us on reaching #100. After that, we talk Jon Moxley's headlin...
Ep. 99: AEW Double or Nothing Preview Extravaganza
May 24, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBAEW Double or Nothing is here as we embark on what could be one of the biggest pro wrestling weekends in many, many years. We're here to break down the big show for you with our full All Elite Wrestling Double or Nothing preview and predictions show. We go match by match to get you ready for the show and what you should be looking out for in every bout on Saturday night. Plus, we're talking AEW in general when it comes to their prospects as a business. How do we expect them to compare to W...
[Patreon Preview] Extra: Money In The Bank 2019 Review
May 20, 2019 20:31 - 5 minutes - 7.69 MBA new edition of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Top Rope Nation Extra is up breaking down Sunday night's WWE Money In The Bank 2019 event. Here is the first five minutes of the show. Head on over to www.patreon.com/topropenation to sign up to become a Patron of the show and hear the rest of this edition of Top Rope Nation Extra, as well as all previous and future editions, plus upcoming episodes of Top Rope Nation Classics, also exclusive to Patreon. We'll be back on Friday with the flagship...
Ep. 98: Money In The Bank Preview, Hart/Magee Thoughts
May 17, 2019 04:47 - 1 hour - 127 MBWWE Money In The Bank 2019 is this Sunday and we're here to preview the show for you, getting you up to speed on everything you need to know heading into the event, as well as predictions from us on what will happen in each and every single match. But before we get to that, it's been another newsworthy week. We talk about AEW's now finalized deal with TNT and whether or not the Double Or Nothing PPV price is too high. Just before going on the air, we received word of the untimely death of...
Ep. 97: AEW TV Confirmed, Time To End The WWE Brand Split?
May 10, 2019 04:19 - 1 hour - 116 MBA ton to talk about this week, most notably the fact that All Elite Wrestling's television home looks to be all but finalized. We break down what the network means for AEW and how nostalgia could be worked into their promotional packaging to bring back wrestling's lapsed fans. Lars Sullivan has been making headlines this week and not for a good reason. We've got some heated thoughts on his horrible past comments and it should mean for his WWE career. WWE tried to spice things up this wee...
Ep. 96: Ambrose Is Moxley, Moxley Is Ambrose
May 03, 2019 04:19 - 1 hour - 104 MBDean Ambrose is at the forefront of the wrestling industry as he has made his official exit from WWE and re-emerged (via Twitter) with a much talked about video where he has regained the persona of Jon Moxley. We're here to talk about what this all means, our impressions of the video (and its clues), and where we might see "The Artist Formerly Known As Dean Ambrose" next. Plus, we talk this week's edition of Dark Side Of The Ring documentary on VICELAND that focused on the Von Erich family....
Ep. 95: WWE Roster Intrigue, AEW Inches Closer, Money In The Bank Direction
April 26, 2019 10:30 - 1 hour - 111 MBWWE continues to make roster moves, whether it's moving people brands or refusing to let people out of their contracts, and we are here to talk about all of it. Plus, Tony Khan spoke to a former Top Rope Nation guest this week and we break down what the owner of All Elite Wrestling had to say about his company's launch as Double Or Nothing inches closer and closer. Lastly, we're still a few weeks away from WWE Money In The Bank, but we have some (way too early) thoughts on the direction of...
Ep. 94: AEW TV, Debunking Montreal Truthers, Superstar Shakeup
April 19, 2019 05:03 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe've got a lot to cover this week. In the moments prior to us recording, all kinds of conflicting information started circulating concerning All Elite Wrestling's future on television. We break down all the latest on this for you. Then, we switch gears and talk about this week's "Dark Side of the Ring" VICELAND documentary on the 1997 Survivor Series and Montreal Screwjob. We explain where the documentary fell short (big time), what Bruce Prichard got wrong, and prove to you once and for ...
Ep. 93: The Old Bait and Switch
April 12, 2019 04:03 - 1 hour - 125 MBThere's a lot on the table to discuss this week with all the fallout from WWE WrestleMania 35. Ryan, Justin, and Kyle break down the RAW and SmackDown after Mania, as well as revisit the WrestleMania 35 finish after a few days of thought. Plus, we're talking WWE's bait and switch when it comes to the Kofi Kingston vs. Seth Rollins match on Monday, the prospective feud between Becky Lynch and Lacey Evans, AEW television talk, VICELAND's new 'Dark Side of the Ring' series, Sasha Banks being u...
Ep. 92: WWE WrestleMania 35 Post Show
April 08, 2019 06:44 - 1 hour - 104 MBWWE WrestleMania 35 is in the books and we're here to break it all down for you. And what a show it was! This was one of our rare live post shows as we talk the first-ever women's WrestleMania main event between Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Ronda Rousey. Plus, Seth Rollins vs. Brock Lesnar, Daniel Bryan vs. Kofi Kingston, and so much more. Ryan and Kyle are joined by Joe Dorien on this broadcast. If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Gain access to exclu...
Ep. 91: The Only WWE WrestleMania 35 Preview You Need
April 04, 2019 04:41 - 1 hour - 146 MBThe biggest pro wrestling weekend of the year is here and we're ready to break it all down for you. We go through the WWE WrestleMania 35 card, previewing each and every match and predicting all the winners. Plus, we break down the go-home editions of RAW and SmackDown this week, look at NXT TakeOver New York, and debate whether WWE has succeeded with long term booking heading into this year's WrestleMania and push back on the idea that WWE does not listen to their fan base. If you enjoy ...
Ep. 90: WrestleMania (March) Madness, Charlotte Flair, Kofi Kingston
March 28, 2019 04:19 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBLess than two weeks from WrestleMania and we've been thrown for another loop - Charlotte Flair is the new WWE SmackDown Women's Champion. Immediately after this week's SmackDown ended, we turned on the microphones and recorded this episode. We've got instant reactions to Charlottes title victory and Kofi Kingston (finally) being added to the WWE Championship match against Daniel Bryan. We continue to break down the WrestleMania card, discuss the rumor that WWE is trying to prevent independ...