Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast

The boys talk about Netflix acquiring Warner Bros and what means for AEW moving forward. John Cena will be wrestling Gunther in his final match on WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. Was this the right decision? Plus, will...

Join us as we review and react to this year's AEW Full Gear event. Swerve Strickland made a surprise appearance at the end of the event, leading to all kinds of storyline possibilities in the months ahead. We will talk...

This is your free preview of the latest edition of 'Top Rope Nation Classics,' our monthly deep-dive retro show for our supporters on Patreon. Ryan, Justin, and Jesse review WCW Halloween Havoc 1989. Ric Flair and Sting...

WWE revealed that John Cena's farewell match will be determined by a 16-man tournament. The winner will face Cena on Saturday Night's Main Event in December. Is this a missed opportunity? Plus, some AEW talk and the...

CM Punk is once again a world champion in WWE, defeating Jey Uso in the main event of Saturday Night's Main Event. Plus, AEW builds toward Blood and Guts in two weeks. Plus, your voicemails on the show hitting a massive...

Join us for a fun one from the Top Rope Nation archives as we look back at some of the greatest matches and moments from the original Halloween Havoc event. We examine the full history of NWA/WCW Halloween Havoc from...

Join us as we talk about all the latest news in WWE and AEW. We discuss AEW women's tag team championship tournament, the upcoming planned sale of WBD and how it will impact AEW, and WWE's card for Saturday Night's Main...

Join us as we talk about AEW WrestleDream. Darby Allin defeated Jon Moxley in an I Quit match, Hangman Page and Kris Statlander retained their AEW World championships. What direction is AEW heading as we close out 2025?...

This is your free preview of the latest edition of 'Top Rope Nation Classics,' our monthly deep-dive retro show for our supporters on Patreon. Ryan, Justin, and Jesse review WWF In Your House Mind Games. Shawn Michaels...

Join us as we talk about WWE Crown Jewel and how the show's gimmick leads to the company blowing two of the biggest matches they could possibly have - Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins and Stephanie Vaquer vs. Tiffany...

Ryan returns to the flagship, and the trio has a lot to get off their chest. Join us as we talk about WWE's recent streak of bad looks: WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia, Paul Heyman flaunting Brock Lesnar's alleged...

The guys discuss the return of AJ Lee, her past in WWE, and what 2025 and beyond could look like. Plus, thoughts on AEW's build to All Out in Toronto. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive...

Join us as we review AEW Forbidden Door and talk about Will Ospreay's neck surgery. Plus, Hangman Adam Page retains the AEW World Title over MJF, a crazy lights out steel cage match, and much more. For bonus content...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...