Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast

Top Rope Nation
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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.

  1. Classics: Hitman Hart Wrestling With Shadows

    5D AGO · BONUS

    Classics: Hitman Hart Wrestling With Shadows

    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. A bit different flavor on Classics this month. We're not reviewing an event, instead we look at one of the most influential wrestling documentaries of all time! A great discussion on Hitman Hart Wrestling With Shadows, as well as a bigger discussion on Bret, Shawn, Vince, and Montreal. This includes many of the different scenarios that were pitched to (and by) Bret Hart as he prepared to exit the WWF, many of which are not discussed in the film. We also include the complete locker room transcript of the discussion between Vince and Bret in Montreal the day of Survivor Series. Head to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/topropenation⁠ to hear the entire podcast. We'd be honored to have your support. Patrons receive multiple bonus podcasts each month ('TRN Classics,' 'TRN Unplugged,' and 'TRN Extra'). There are more than 240 exclusive bonus podcasts available for you to begin listening to the minute you sign up, including over 70 episodes of 'Classics'! Other benefits available to Patrons-only include: ad-free releases of all of our podcasts, monthly Zoom hangout with our hosts, quarterly merchandise giveaways, a free gift for signing up, and much more! Check out the Patreon link to read about all of the benefits available at each of our three tiers.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    17 min
  2. Roman Reigns Wins Royal Rumble, WWE's Booking Continues To STINK

    FEB 1

    Roman Reigns Wins Royal Rumble, WWE's Booking Continues To STINK

    Join the gang as they review the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble. Roman Reigns is victorious and is set to head to WrestleMania. Good or bad? Plus, Liv Morgan wins the Rumble, AJ Styles looks ready to leave the WWE, and more. We close with a little AEW discussion, Ciampa's debut, and a comparison of the ages of top stars in WWE vs. AEW. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all of our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 230 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new 'TRN Classics' on WCW Clash of the Champions 17 that just released! Plus, near-weekly editions of 'TRN Unplugged' and 'TRN Extra' are going up all the time. Join: https://www.patreon.com/topropenation Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join Subscribe to our YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠ and never miss one of our shows on video. Have a question for the show? Send your questions to TopRopeNation@gmail.com and if we read it on the air, we'll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    55 min
  3. What Tanahashi's Last Match Was Like IN PERSON!

    JAN 7

    What Tanahashi's Last Match Was Like IN PERSON!

    Join Ryan and Jesse as they're joined by Jeremy Finestone to discuss Jeremy's trip to Japan for WrestleKingdom 20! Jeremy was on hand, in floor seats, for Hiroshi Tanahashi's farewell match against Kazuchika Okada this past weekend. We discuss the match, Jeremy's experience traveling to Japan, the Tokyo Dome, and much more. Make sure to check out Jeremy's weekly NJPW podcast, Speaking of Strong Style, on the Fight Game Media Network. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all of our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 230 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new 'TRN Classics' on WCW Clash of the Champions 17 that just released! Plus, near-weekly editions of 'TRN Unplugged' and 'TRN Extra' are going up all the time. Join: https://www.patreon.com/topropenation Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join Subscribe to our YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠ and never miss one of our shows on video. Have a question for the show? Send your questions to TopRopeNation@gmail.com and if we read it on the air, we'll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 10m
  4. 2025 Pro Wrestling Awards, AEW Worlds End Live Experience

    12/31/2025

    2025 Pro Wrestling Awards, AEW Worlds End Live Experience

    We discuss attending last Saturday's AEW Worlds End PPV in Chicago at the NOW Arena. Plus, thoughts on where AEW goes with MJF as the new AEW World Champion. Plus, our TRN 2025 Pro Wrestling Awards. Men's and Women's Wrestler of the Year, Match of the Year, Show of the Year, Promotion of the Year, Breakout Star, Most Improved, and more! For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all of our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 230 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new 'TRN Classics' on WCW Clash of the Champions 17 that just released! Plus, near-weekly editions of 'TRN Unplugged' and 'TRN Extra' are going up all the time. Join: https://www.patreon.com/topropenation Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join Subscribe to our YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠ and never miss one of our shows on video. Have a question for the show? Send your questions to TopRopeNation@gmail.com and if we read it on the air, we'll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 30m
  5. Classics: WCW Clash of the Champions 17 (Sting vs. Rick Rude)

    12/21/2025 · BONUS

    Classics: WCW Clash of the Champions 17 (Sting vs. Rick Rude)

    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 Clash of the Champions XVII from November 1991. Sting vs. Rick Rude, Lex Luger vs. Rick Steiner, The Enforcers vs. Dustin Rhodes and Ricky Steamboat, and much more! The full podcast includes deep dives on every match on the card, all the news in the wrestling world surrounding the event, and so much more. Head to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/topropenation⁠ to hear the entire podcast. We'd be honored to have your support. Patrons receive multiple bonus podcasts each month ('TRN Classics,' 'TRN Unplugged,' and 'TRN Extra'). There are more than 240 exclusive bonus podcasts available for you to begin listening to the minute you sign up, including over 70 episodes of 'Classics'! Other benefits available to Patrons-only include: ad-free releases of all of our podcasts, monthly Zoom hangout with our hosts, quarterly merchandise giveaways, a free gift for signing up, and much more! Check out the Patreon link to read about all of the benefits available at each of our three tiers.  Join our Facebook discussion group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/290971494637440/⁠ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    16 min
  6. John Cena's Final Match Reaction, WWE SNME Review

    12/14/2025

    John Cena's Final Match Reaction, WWE SNME Review

    Ryan and Jesse review John Cena's last match, talk about where Cena ranks historically in the WWE, and break down the rest of the WWE Saturday Night's Main Event card too! For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all of our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 230 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new 'TRN Classics' on WCW Halloween Havoc 1989 that just released! Plus, near-weekly editions of 'TRN Unplugged' and 'TRN Extra' are going up all the time. Join: https://www.patreon.com/topropenation Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join Subscribe to our YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠ and never miss one of our shows on video. Have a question for the show? Send your questions to TopRopeNation@gmail.com and if we read it on the air, we'll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    58 min
  7. John Cena vs. Gunther Preview, AEW Booking Into The New Year

    12/07/2025

    John Cena vs. Gunther Preview, AEW Booking Into The New Year

    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 the injection of Oba Femi and Sol Ruca on the card benefit the WWE? Then, the boys close with the opening of the AEW Continental Classic and all of the stories in the promotion. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all of our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 230 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new 'TRN Classics' on WCW Halloween Havoc 1989 that just released! Plus, near-weekly editions of 'TRN Unplugged' and 'TRN Extra' are going up all the time. Join: https://www.patreon.com/topropenation Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join Subscribe to our YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠ and never miss one of our shows on video. Have a question for the show? Send your questions to TopRopeNation@gmail.com and if we read it on the air, we'll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 4m
  8. AEW Full Gear Review: Swerve's HUGE Return, New Champ

    11/23/2025

    AEW Full Gear Review: Swerve's HUGE Return, New Champ

    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 about some of them. But in the end, Samoa Joe is the new AEW World Champion. Where does this leave Hangman Adam Page? Plus, thoughts on the rest of the card as well. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all of our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 230 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new 'TRN Classics' on WCW Halloween Havoc 1989 that just released! Plus, near-weekly editions of 'TRN Unplugged' and 'TRN Extra' are going up all the time. Join: https://www.patreon.com/topropenation Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join Subscribe to our YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠ and never miss one of our shows on video. Have a question for the show? Send your questions to TopRopeNation@gmail.com and if we read it on the air, we'll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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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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