Beyond The Ropes

Beyond The Ropes

Step into the world of professional wrestling like never before with your hosts, Randy and Fernando, as they take you Beyond The Ropes every week! From the grand stages of WWE to the cutting-edge action in AEW and the hard-hitting encounters in NJPW, this is your ultimate destination for all things wrestling. Tune in weekly for a live show, where Randizzle and RetroRelapse dissect the latest matches, storylines, and controversies. Whether it's the high-flying acrobatics, the intense rivalries, or the jaw-dropping moments, BTR covers it all.

  1. Oct 23

    Welcome back to the podcast, wrestling family

    In this episode, we are breaking down everything you need to know about the upcoming WWE Crown Jewel premium live event, streaming live on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from the Riyadh Season Stadium. The landscape of WWE is completely shifting as we head toward the end of the year, and we have a ton of major landscape-altering stories to discuss. 🏆 What's Slated for WWE Crown Jewel, We are looking at a massive Champion vs. Champion card where the brands collide for the ultimate bragging rights and the Crown Jewel Championship belts: The Main Event: World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns goes face-to-face with the Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn. The history between "The Original Tribal Chief" and his former "Honorary Uce" is legendary, but with Zayn using increasingly questionable tactics and Roman fighting completely solo without Bloodline interference, this match is unpredictable. Women's Crown Jewel Championship: Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan is set to clash with WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green. What Else is Going On: The Bloodline drama continues to boil over, Mr. Money in the Bank Penta is looming large over the title picture, and a major implosion between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton seems completely inevitable on the road to Riyadh!AEW / ROH in San Antonio (December 4–5): All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor are taking over the Boeing Center at Tech Port for two massive back-to-back nights. On Friday, December 4, witness the historic 25th annual ROH: Final Battle PPV. Then, return on Saturday, December 5, to see the hard-hitting action of AEW Collision Live. Tickets officially go on sale Friday, October 23, 2026! WWE Survivor Series: WarGames in Houston (November 28): Thanksgiving weekend is getting a double-ringed steel cage upgrade! WWE is bringing the 40th annual Survivor Series: WarGames to a massive sports venue—Daikin Park in Houston. This is WWE’s first premium live event at the stadium since 2020, and you can expect pure chaos as the top men's and women's factions go to war. Support Local Independent Wrestling: Beyond the massive arena shows, don't forget to pack the house for your local independent wrestling promotions running regular, high-energy shows throughout the San Antonio and Austin, TX areas. From the chaotic atmosphere to seeing the future stars of tomorrow up close, there's nothing quite like supporting indie wrestling right in your backyard.🤠 Big-Time Wrestling is Taking Over Texas This Winter! If you love live wrestling, the Lone Star State is absolutely the place to be over the next few months. Clear your calendars and grab your tickets because these major shows are hitting Texas: Turn the volume up, hit that subscribe button, and let's dive into the previews!

  2. Oct 23

    Clockwork Carnage Chaos, The Mad Dragon Debuts, & Huge Winners and Losers!

    The dust has finally settled in Orlando, and the landscape of All Elite Wrestling will never be the same! Randy and Fernando are back at the microphones for an absolute firestorm of an episode on Beyond the Ropes—bringing you the most honest, hard-hitting fallout show on the internet. This week, the guys break down every single title match, shocking outcome, and brutal spot from AEW WrestleDream at the Addition Financial Arena. From history-making main events to jaw-dropping roster additions, we are sorting out the true winners and losers of the night. Inside this review episode, we unpack all the chaos: The Clockwork Carnage Masterclass: Will Ospreay survives a mind-boggling, 8-man multi-pin sprint to retain his AEW World Championship! We react to that insane final 10 seconds where Ospreay snuck in a Hidden Blade on Adam Copeland right at the buzzer to break a massive four-way tieUNBESIEGBAR! The pro wrestling world shook when Ilja Dragunov made his shocking AEW promotional debut! The guys lose their minds over "The Mad Dragon" arriving in All Elite Wrestling and project what his violent style means for the rest of the locker room The Ultimate Prodigy: Nick Wayne secures the biggest victory of his career, beating the legendary Chris Jericho for a second time to officially conquer this bitter rivalry . Is Wayne destined for main-event gold soon?A New Era for Trios Gold: "Hangman" Adam Page and Brodido (Brody King & Bandido) defeat Swerve Strickland and The New Level in an emotional 2-out-of-3 Falls Match to reclaim the Trios Championships. We break down what this devastating loss means for Swerve's fracturing alliance.The Moné Standard: Mercedes Moné holds off the toxic challenge of Thekla to keep the AEW Women's World Championship safe. Plus, we dive into those bizarre cassette tape messages left for fans by "Timeless" Toni StormHeartbreak for the Callis Family: Why Don Callis' stable was the biggest loser of the night after Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight fell short against The Young Bucks, and Mark Davis failed to capture Jon Moxley's Continental Championship Randy and Fernando hand out their official match grades, debate the execution of the Clockwork Carnage match format, and preview a highly anticipated fallout episode of Dynamite. Did WrestleDream live up to the immense hype? Tune in to find out! Follow & Subscribe:Never miss an episode of Beyond the Ropes! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite weekly wrestling analysis.

  3. Oct 23

    Clockwork Carnage Chaos & Full Card Predictions!

    Tape up your wrists and turn up the volume! Randy and Fernando are back inside the studio for another absolute blockbuster episode of Beyond the Ropes—the wrestling podcast that never pulls a punch! This week, the guys are diving headfirst into the massive, high-stakes card for AEW WrestleDream With seven massive championship bouts on the line, Randy and Fernando give their unmatched, match-by-match breakdown, analyze the shifting momentum, and lock in their official predictions for the entire pay-per-view.Inside this preview episode, we debate: Clockwork Carnage Madness: Will Ospreay puts his AEW World Championship on the line in a mind-boggling, 8-man match type of his own invention. Can "The Aerial Assassin" survive a field featuring Samoa Joe, Adam Copeland, Ricochet, Konosuke Takeshita, Kazuchika Okada, Darby Allin, and Mike Bailey? We break down the complicated rules and project who walks out with the gold.The CEO vs. The Toxic Spider: Mercedes Moné defends the AEW Women's World Title against her fierce rival, Thekla. Does Moné continue her dominant reign, or does Thekla pull off the ultimate upset?Blood Feud in the Trios Division: Swerve Strickland & The New Level (Kofi & Austin Creed) look to defend their Trios Championships against "Hangman" Adam Page & Brodido in a grueling 2-out-of-3 Falls Match. The guys break down the deep emotional history here and predict if the titles change hands.Tag Team Showcase: The Young Bucks face a massive threat in the Don Callis Family’s Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Knight. Plus, we look at the pre-show "Tailgate Brawl" where FTR kicks off a historic Best-of-5 series against the Motor City Machine Guns!Mid-Card Warfare: Breakdowns for Jon Moxley vs. Mark Davis for the Continental Title, Andrade El Idolo vs. Tommaso Ciampa for the National Championship, and Chris Jericho colliding with Nick Wayne.Who leaves Orlando victorious, and what surprises does Tony Khan have up his sleeve? Grab your notepad, lock in your own predictions, and join the conversation! Follow & Subscribe:Catch Beyond the Ropes every single week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your favorite wrestling audio.

  4. Oct 23

    Chaos in New Orleans!

    Grab your gear and step inside the circle because Randy and Fernando are back with another hard-hitting episode of Beyond the Ropes—the podcast that hits back! This week, we are breaking down all the absolute madness that went down at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans for WWE Money in the Bank .Inside this episode, we unpack: The Rise of "Cero Miedo": We react to the shocking conclusion of the Men’s Ladder Match. Penta outlasted Bron Breakker, CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Trick Williams, and Je'Von Evans to grab the briefcase! Where does Mr. Money in the Bank go from here?It’s Tiffy Time: Tiffany Stratton scales the steel to reclaim her glory, defeating a stacked field including Roxanne Perez and Sol Ruca. Is her cash-in already looming? The Tribal Chief Survives: Roman Reigns holds off a furious challenge from LA Knight to retain the World Heavyweight Championship, but the real story is the post-match parking lot brawl between The Bloodline and The 946.Liv’s Revenge: Liv Morgan sneaks away with the Women's World Championship in a frantic Triple Threat match against Stephanie Vaquer and Becky Lynch.Clash of the Titans: Oba Femi goes to war with Bronson Reed in an absolute powerhouse showcase.Make this description for a pre-show predictions episode instead of a post-show review.Adjust the tone to be more comedic, strictly analytical, or hyper-enthusiastic.Highlight a specific match or wrestler more prominently in the summary.We give our honest match grades, discuss the dangerous ladder spots, and look ahead to how these massive title shifts will reshape the road ahead. Don’t miss it!Follow & Subscribe:Find us every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows.

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Step into the world of professional wrestling like never before with your hosts, Randy and Fernando, as they take you Beyond The Ropes every week! From the grand stages of WWE to the cutting-edge action in AEW and the hard-hitting encounters in NJPW, this is your ultimate destination for all things wrestling. Tune in weekly for a live show, where Randizzle and RetroRelapse dissect the latest matches, storylines, and controversies. Whether it's the high-flying acrobatics, the intense rivalries, or the jaw-dropping moments, BTR covers it all.