Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast

Join us as we discuss the latest news on ESPN acquiring the rights to WWE PLE events. Plus, more thoughts on Brock Lesnar's return to WWE, details on how it went down, and the latest on AEW and the build to Forbidden Door.

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Cody Rhodes wins the title back from John Cena, but Brock Lesnar's return steals the headlines (and has us ranting).

Plus, an awesome triple threat women's match that opened the show, an unfortunate incident with a zip tie, and much more!

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Seth Rollins once again closed out a major WWE PLE as the headline news. After CM Punk and Gunther had an incredible main event bout, Rollins emerged, dropped his crutches, and walked out the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Plus, thoughts on Roman Reigns and Jey Uso, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, Jelly Roll, Tiffany Stratton, and much more.

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The wrestling world is reacting to the sudden death of Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea). Hogan passed away on July 24, 2025 at the age of 71 years old. There is no question that Hogan is one of the biggest and most important names in the history of professional wrestling. He was a Mt. Rushmore level icon in the sport. But there's also no question that the Hulkster's legacy became much more complicated, due to his own actions, over...

Join us for our AEW All In Texas review. We discuss Hangman Adam Page defeating Jon. Moxley in an INSANE Texas Death Match, Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Mone, Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, and a lot more.

Plus, thoughts on Saturday Night's Main Event, Bill Goldberg's retirement match, and the injury to Seth Rollins.

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AEW All In is scheduled for next weekend, and Hangman Adam Page will challenge Jon Moxley for the AEW World Title in a Texas Death Match. Is Page the man to take AEW to the next level? Plus, Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland team up against the Young Bucks. Is this the right use of these teams? Will Mercedes Mone defeat Timeless Toni Storm? Lastly, we talk the latest wrestling news and rumors, including AJ Styles WWE contract stat...

Happy Independence Day weekend! Today we present a show from the Top Rope Nation archives (2021).

We discuss the rich history of the NWA and WCW Great American Bash PPV events (and tours). We're joined by wrestling historian Graham Cawthon, founder of TheHistoryofWWE.com, to get into all of the details of the Bash events. We talk best moments, best matches, how the event got started, and much more.

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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. Ryan, Justin, Jesse and a returning Kyle Ross review the 21st edition of WWF Saturday Night's Main Event (taped Apr. 25, 1989 and aired May 27, 1989). Hulk Hogan vs. Big Boss Man in a steel cage, the Brain Busters vs. Demolition, Rick Rude vs. Jim Duggan, and much more!

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With the U.S. launching an attack on Iran, should WWE move their Night of Champions show in Saudi Arabia this Saturday? Should Night of Champions be cancelled altogether? We discuss. Plus, thoughts on John Cena's "pipebomb" on CM Punk from this past Friday, Bill Goldberg's return, the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, as well as some thoughts on AEW Grand Slam Mexico and the build to All In.

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Jesse is joined by Cam Hawkins and Kel Dansby for a special edition of Top Rope Nation Unplugged! They discuss Mariah May's arrival in NXT as Blake Monroe. Is there a double standard for men and women as it pertains to being sent to developmental instead of the main roster?

Plus, some thoughts on changes in the wrestling media and more.

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Join us as we recap Saturday night's edition WWE Money In The Bank 2025! R-Truth shocked the world by returning and taking out John Cena in his tag team match with Logan Paul against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. What's the real story behind R-Truth's return? Was it actually a work?

Plus, Seth Rollins wins the Money In The Bank Match.

Naomi becomes Miss Money In The Bank.

Dominik Mysterio retains the WWE Intercontinental Champ...

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 Backlash from April 2000! The Rock vs. Triple H. Steve Austin returns. And miuch more.

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Join us as we recap Sunday night's edition of AEW Double Or Nothing, an outstanding PPV featuring a wild Anarchy In The Arena, Mercedes Mone vs. Jamie Hayter, Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Adam Page, and much more!

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Join us as we preview a huge week ahead in the world of pro wrestling. WWE Saturday Night's Main Event next Saturday, followed by AEW Double or Nothing next Sunday night.

Who should win the Owen Hart Cup tournament final between Will Ospreay and Hangman Page? And what does that direction mean for AEW All In and Jon Moxley's world title? Plus, thoughts on all of the rest of the matches on the card, including Mercedes Mone, Ja...

Join Ryan and Jesse as they review Saturday night's WWE Backlash PLE. John Cena vs. Randy Orton. Jacob Fatu shines. Lyra Valkyria vs. Becky Lynch. Jeff Cobb debuts. And more!

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The card for WWE Backlash has taken shape, with the WWE's next PLE putting together a somewhat surprising card. We debate the matches announces so far, as well as the overall direction for Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, Sami Zayn, John Cena, and more. Plus, thoughts on the AEW world title scene and the build to Double or Nothing.

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Ryan and Jesse review WWE WrestleMania 41's night two, including an outstanding undercard and an all-time bad main event between John Cena and Cody Rhodes, Plus, surprise, no appearance from The Rock! We break down all the positives (an unbelievable women's match) and negatives (mostly just that main event).

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We review night one of WWE WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. We start off with the big news, Paul Heyman turns on Roman Reigns and CM Punk to join forces with Seth Rollins in an epically executed heel turn. What does this mean for 2025 WWE?

Plus, thoughts on Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair, Jacob Fatu, Jey Uso winning the title from Gunther, Bret Hart rolling his eyes at Triple H, and more!

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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 WrestleMania 12 from March 1996! Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels in an Iron Man Match, Diesel vs. The Undertaker, The Ultimate Warrior returns, and much more!

The full podcast includes deep dives on every match on the card, all the news in the wrestling wor...