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Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast

Top Rope Nation

Top Rope Nation focuses on WWE, AEW, classic pro wrestling and so much more. We look at the wrestling industry from a fan's perspective while also engaging in high level analysis, insider news, and interviews with past and current wrestlers. The crew also specializes in deep-diving into historical topics from the past: WWF, WCW, ECW and more are all fair game.Whether it's AEW Dynamite or WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown, Top Rope Nation is the wrestling podcast you need in your weekly rotation.

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100:57

Our 2019 Pro Wrestling Awards

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/12/31

After 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

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108:24

WWE Survivor Series, NXT TakeOver War Games Previews

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/11/22

Ryan, 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

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96:02

CM Punk Returns, Match Ratings In 2019

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/11/14

Ryan, 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

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71:05

AEW Full Gear Preview and Predictions

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/11/07

Ryan, 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

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125:06

Wrestling's Greatest Video Games (Special Guest...

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/10/30

We'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

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65:30

Wednesday Night Wars Week Two

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/10/10

The 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

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11:11

[Patreon Preview] Extra: WWE Hell In A Cell 2019 Review

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/10/07

A 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 send

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78:14

The Wednesday Night Wars Begin

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/10/04

The 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

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20:51

[Patreon Preview] Classics: WCW Nitro Debut

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/10/02

A 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

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88:23

Mt. Rushmore of Hell In A Cell Matches

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/09/27

This 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

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63:18

WWE NXT Debuts On The USA Network

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/09/19

WWE 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

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90:49

WWE Clash of Champions 2019 Review

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/09/16

Our 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

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71:34

AEW's Title Belt Goes Missing, Bayley Goes Heel

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/09/04

It'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

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72:29

AEW All Out Preview and Predictions

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/08/30

Another 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

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49:14

Setting The Stage For The Wednesday Night Wars

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/08/23

A 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

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66:40

Get Out There And Fill Some Time

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/08/16

A 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

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11:02

[Patreon Preview] Extra: WWE SummerSlam, NXT TakeOver...

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/08/12

A 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

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113:02

WWE SummerSlam 2019, NXT TakeOver Toronto II Preview

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/08/09

We'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

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82:30

Mysteries Take Over The World Of Pro Wrestling

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/08/02

The 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

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89:36

How WWE's Mighty Have Fallen

Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast ·

2019/07/26

A 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

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