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Top Rope Wrestling Podcast

140 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratings

Your source for all things wrestling with a focus on the indy wrestling scene

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Episodes

Episode 133: Extreme Rules 2021 Preview

September 24, 2021 14:14 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MB

This week we preview what might be one of the most uninspired Pay Per View cards in a long time. Get the lowdown on what we think is going to happen.

Episode 132: 2021 PWI 500

September 17, 2021 14:36 - 35 minutes - 49 MB

This week we take a look at the ups and downs of this year’s PWI 500. We look at all the ups and downs from last year and talk some of our favorite local indie guys who made an appearance

Episode 131: All Out

September 05, 2021 02:26 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

Sorry for the late episode but family stuff so here’s our preview of AEW All Out

Episode 130: What a Week

August 27, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MB

Ever forget to do something and then regret it immediately? I forgot to hit record on Drew’s mic so you get to hear a recap of a recap of SummerSlam since we did it all over again. That being said, you are getting the better version for sure. We talk Summerslam, CM Punk, AEW, and […]

Episode 129: SummerSlam 2021

August 20, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MB

We take a look at the upcoming SumerSlam Pay-Per-View as we seem to always do with WWE Pay-Per-Views. We also talk about NXT Take Over and AEW.

Episode 128: Indy Spotlight: Mikey Spandex

August 13, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MB

This week we sit down with up and coming wrestler Mikey Spandex and cover everything from his childhood to winning the first ever RAW: Underground match and much much more.

Episode 127: The News

August 06, 2021 13:05 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MB

This week we take a look back at all of the news that has broken this week as well as a few rumors about people moving around the industry.

Episode 126: 25 Years of the NWO

July 30, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MB

Beach, FL and we give our opinions as only we can do.

Episode 125: Money in the Bank 2021 Review

July 23, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

This week we take a look back at the 2021 Money in the Bank pay-per-view as well as some of the aftermath. Find out what we thought about the event and what has happened with Rick's eyebrows.

Episode 124: Money in the Bank 2021 Preview

July 16, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

As WWE heads back out on the road, we preview the 2021 Money in the Bank Preview as only we can. Also, does Rick have eyebrows? Listen and find out.

Episode 123: WWE Top 50 Tag Teams Part 1 Review

July 09, 2021 13:02 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

This week we take a look at Episode 1 of WWE’s Top 50 Tag Teams available on Peacock.

Episode 122: Heroes Vs Villains Recap

July 02, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

This week we look back at the Heroes Vs Villains show that PWA put on this week in Sanford Florida. A lot of good with a little bit of chaos mixed in.

Episode 121: Indy Spotlight: Thee Technical Alchemist David Mercury

June 25, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

This week we chat with Thee Technical Alchemist, David Mercury about how he got started in wrestling as well as his 20 year journey in the business. We also talk about his upcoming match at PWA’s Heroes and Villains event this Sunday at Tuffy’s in Sanford, Fl. You can buy tickets here: https://promo.ticketweb.com/event-details/tw-eventinfo/Pro+Wrestling+Action+Presents+Heroes+Vs.+Villains/10970035/

Episode 120: Hell In A Cell 2021 Preview

June 18, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB

This week we talk about what may be one of the biggest let downs of the WWE Covid era. Let us talk you through the card and see if you agree with what we are throwing out.

Episode 119: No Frickin’ Clue

June 11, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

This week we talk about a ton of events going on this weekend including River City Wrestle Con, No Peace Underground and NXT Takeover: In Your House. We also discuss Grizzly Adams’ beard.

Episode 118: Heroes Versus Villains Take 2

June 04, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

This week we talk to promoter Daniel Max Shaw about the upcoming Heroes Versus Villains show at Tuffy’s bottle shop in downtown Sanford, Florida on Jun 27th. We also chat about how he got into the wrestling business as well as how the pandemic changed his event. We then cover the WWE releases and the […]

Episode 117: On The Road Again

May 28, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

This week we talk about WWE getting back on the road while telling others that it is time for them to hit the road. Changes all around, including to the shape of Drew’s ass after a run in with a mummy.

Episode 116: Miz…ery

May 21, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

This week we take a look back at the highs and very low, lows of the WrestleMania Backlash pay per view. For the second time in less than a year we get to discuss to properly serve a wrestler as well. See what the right way to handle the MIz is. That and so much […]

Episode 115: WrestleMania Backlash Preview

May 14, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MB

This week we preview the WrestleMania Backlash pay-per-view that neither of us seem overly excited about. We may go off on a tangent here and there too.

Episode 114: Bustin’ Makes Me Feel Good

May 07, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

“We talked about entrance music” – Drew

Episode 113: Just Winging It

April 30, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

After taking a week off, Rick and Drew are back to talk wrestling. We cover Mayhem on Mills, Dark Side of the Ring, WWE releases and so much more. Did we miss anything? Let us know.

Episode 112: WrestleMania 37 Review

April 16, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MB

This week we go back and look at the good, the bad and the ugly from WrestleMania 37. Do you prefer your Fiend extra crispy or original recipe? What did we think of night 1? What was the best and worst match? Why am I asking so many questions? Listen and find out.

Bonus Episode: Mayhem on Mills 2nd 2nd Anniversary Preview

April 14, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MB

We’ve decided that this preview needed it’s own episode. Check out our preview of the card for the 2nd, 2nd anniversary of Mayhem on Mills. We review the full card and talk about what to expect. To get tickets go to http://facebook.com/mayhemonmills

Episode 111: WrestleMania 37 Preview

April 09, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

This week we do what we do before all WWE pay per views and preview it, this time just a little bigger. We take a look at the matches from night 1 and 2 of WrestleMania and give our predictions and what we see happening during some of the matches that we are more interested […]

Episode 110: Listener Request – Monday Night Raw April 4, 1994

April 02, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MB

Listener Nick requested us to watch and review the first episode of Raw after Wrestlemania X. We definitely had some shocking moments, but probably not for the reasons you think. We talk length, girth and size in this weeks THROWBACK WATCH.

Episode 109: Fast Lane 2021 Recap

March 26, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

This week we breakdown the Fast Lane Pay Per View in a way that only R&D can. We answer the hard hitting questions like, do you mop or dry rub your BBQ Fiend?

Episde 108: Fastlane 2021

March 19, 2021 13:00 - 45.7 MB

This week we do what we always seem to be doing these days, preview ANOTHER WWE Pay-Per-View. We dig into all the matches and give a few predictions. We also talk about the Thunderdome moving out of Tropicana and to usf’s Sun Dome. There is also talk of NXT moving to Tuesdays and a little […]

Episode 107: Everything Old is New Again

March 12, 2021 14:00 - 42.2 MB

With the recent AEW signings of an older generation of wrestlers, we decided to tackle wrestlers who either outlived their prime or made changes to make their gimmicks work at an older age. Who are some of your favorite “old guys”? Who are some that outstayed their welcome? #Jababod

Episode 106: The Wrap Up

March 05, 2021 14:00 - 81.8 MB

This week, we do what we tried to do last week. We wrap up Elimination Chamber and Mayhem on Mills: Weird Science. Just like WandaVision, stay tuned because we have a very robotic post credits scene as well.

Episode 105: Indy Spotlight – Kai Douglas

February 26, 2021 14:00 - 33 MB

This week we sit down with WWN and MLW referee Kai Douglas and talk about hos he got into the biz and how he got started as a referee.

Episode 104: Elimination Chamber Preview 2021

February 19, 2021 14:00 - 42.3 MB

This week we deep dive into the card for Elimination chamber and make our predictions. We also talk about NXT Takeover: Vengeance Day and the upcoming Mayhem on Mills Weird Science. Who do you think is going to leave the champ after this weekend?

Episode 103: Mayhem on Mills – Weird Science

February 12, 2021 14:00 - 40.7 MB

This week we chat with the one and only Teddy (not Tony) Stigma and talk about the upcoming Mayhem on Mills: Weird Science. He's sad that he won't be able to make it but looks forward to seeing what the "Man of Science" has up his sleeve.

Episode 102: NXT Live Audience and Royal Rumble Reviews

February 05, 2021 14:00 - 46.5 MB

This week Rick got the opportunity to visit the WWE Performance Center and take in a live NXT event for the first time in over a year. We also review this past weeks Royal Rumble and give our takes on the good, the bad and the ugly. What were your thoughts on the show? Did […]

Episode 101: Royal Rumble 2021 Preview

January 29, 2021 14:00 - 39.4 MB

As we do with almost every WWE Pay-Per-Viiew, we are previewing this weekend’s Royal Rumble. Hear what we are looking forward to and what we wish wasn’t on the card. Also find out who we think the special entries might be.

Episode 100: We’re still here

January 27, 2021 14:00 - 51.8 MB

This week is our 100th episode. We take a look back at the best and worst of our journey so far and look forward to what we have ahead of us. Think we can go for 100 more? We decided to record two episodes this week so look for our Royal Rumble preview on Friday.

Episode 99: Not Your Average Athlete

January 22, 2021 14:00 - 43.2 MB

This week we look at wrestlers who had careers in other professional sports before moving to the world of sports entertainment. Think we missed anyone?

Episode 98: 2021 Wishlist

January 15, 2021 16:18 - 50.2 MB

We go through our wish for the things we would like to see happen to professional wrestling in 2021. Do we want more legends? A little less Vince? Listen and then let us know some of your wishes we may have missed.

Episode 97: Indy Spotlight: August Artois

January 08, 2021 17:20 - 33.3 MB

Episode 96: Indy Spotlight: JK Moody

January 01, 2021 21:38 - 53.5 MB

Kick off the new year right with New Zealand’s finest, JK Moody. Now living in the UK to further his wrestling career, we spend some time chatting with someone that we believe may become one of the hottest new names of 2021. Thanks to /r/SquaredCircle reader /u/HotdoggoPlayz for the suggestion. 

Episode 95: The Top Rope Awards 2020

December 25, 2020 16:08 - 43.6 MB

Episode 94: Tables, Ladders and Who Cares?

December 18, 2020 16:09 - 42.1 MB

Episode 93: The Bottom Rope Awards

December 11, 2020 16:10 - 53.8 MB

Episode 92: The White Elephant in the Room

December 04, 2020 16:11 - 44.4 MB

Episode 91: 2020 Survivor Series Preview

November 20, 2020 16:12 - 41.6 MB

Episode 90: Indy Spotlight: Dennis Reaper

November 13, 2020 16:13 - 73.1 MB

Dennis Reaper, wrestler and promoter of DEFQON Pro Wrestling joins us to talk about how he got into wrestling and how he got to this point in his career. Check out DEFQON’s new weekly show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtxRMIoq8egm0MQ3M0B_Hcg

Episode 89: Imposter!

November 06, 2020 16:14 - 50.1 MB

Episode 88: What the Hell

October 30, 2020 16:15 - 38.1 MB

Episode 87: Hell in a Cell Preview

October 23, 2020 16:16 - 43 MB

Episode 86: DraftKings

October 16, 2020 16:17 - 55.2 MB

Episode 85: “JUMP”… From the Top Rope

October 09, 2020 16:25 - 46.8 MB

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