Top Rope Nation focuses on WWE, AEW, classic pro wrestling and so much more. We look at the wrestling industry from a fan&#39;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&#39;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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The boys review AEW WrestleDream, and what&#39;s next for Will Ospreay? Plus our early C2 field predictions.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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. Our most recent episode of &#39;TRN Classics&#39; concentrates on WWF King of the Ring &#39;98! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> and never miss one of our shows on video. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Waking Up From An (AEW) WrestleDream

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The gang is back together! Ryan, Justin, and Jesse recount their experience last weekend in Chicago for AEW All Out. Plus, we reflect on AEW&#39;s tribute to PAC on Dynamite this week and our own personal memories of the man who gravity forgot (but we didn&#39;t).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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. Our most recent episode of &#39;TRN Classics&#39; concentrates on WWF King of the Ring &#39;98! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> and never miss one of our shows on video. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

PAC Tribute, Our Incredible AEW All Out Experience

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The guys convene to talk about AEW All In at Wembley Stadium. Will Ospreay captured the world title from Kenny Omega in an all-timer of a main event. Where does this PPV rank when it comes to the greatest AEW PPV events ever? Plus, what minor grip does Jesse take with the match?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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on WWF King of the Ring &#39;98 that just released! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> and never miss one of our shows on video. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

AEW All In, Best PPV In Company History? Where It Ranks

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A wide-ranging show this week covering both major U.S. promotions. First, we discuss the CM Punk and Kevin Owens segment from this past week&#39;s WWE SmackDown, as well as Punk and Kevin&#39;s history. Then, it&#39;s on to AEW. We talk Grand Slam Mexico. The build to All In. AEW&#39;s championship situation. And more. We finish up with a social media inspired segment comparing Bryan Danielson&#39;s WWE and AEW runs, as well as what constitutes a five star match during those runs.Ryan&#39;s History Substack: <a href="https://mrdrostehistory.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">https://mrdrostehistory.substack.com</a>TRN 10th Anniversary merch is available here: <a href="https://topropenation-shop.fourthwall.com/" rel="nofollow">https://topropenation-shop.fourthwall.com/</a>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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on WWF King of the Ring &#39;98 that just released! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> and never miss one of our shows on video. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

CM Punk & Kevin Owens Inject LIFE Into WWE, AEW Grand Slam Nails It

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Join us as we recap the weekend and go through all of the WWE SummerSlam Minnesota results. Did the show live up to the massive amount of hype? Plus, we have thoughts on if it is time to end two-night PLE events. Oba Femi was put over strong by Brock Lesnar. How long can CM Punk last as champion? Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins had yet another battle between former Shield members. Liv Morgan and Iyo Sky stole the show on night one. Kevin Owens made a surprising return and setup a match with CM Punk. Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins played up their history in The Shield and had a match that WWE will tell you was an all timer. But was it really?Ryan&#39;s History Substack: <a href="https://mrdrostehistory.substack.com" rel="nofollow">https://mrdrostehistory.substack.com</a>TRN 10th Anniversary merch is available here: <a href="https://topropenation-shop.fourthwall.com/" rel="nofollow">https://topropenation-shop.fourthwall.com/</a>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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on WWF King of the Ring 1998 that just released! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> and never miss one of our shows on video. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

WWE SummerSlam Review: Did Roman/Seth Live Up To The Hype?

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This week marks the 10th anniversary of the first episode of the Top Rope Nation wrestling podcast.In celebration, here&#39;s a segment recorded for Jesse&#39;s Patreon-only show back in January where Ryan and Justin discuss the complete history of the podcast.TRN 10th Anniversary merch is available here: <a href="https://topropenation-shop.fourthwall.com/" rel="nofollow">https://topropenation-shop.fourthwall.com/</a> 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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on WWF King of the Ring 1998 that just released! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> 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&#39;ll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Celebrating 10 Years of Top Rope Nation

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Join us as we react to all of the AEW Redemption results. We analyze what this means for the direction heading into AEW All In at Wembley Stadium next month, and a whole lot 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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on WWF King of the Ring 1998 that just released! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> 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&#39;ll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

AEW Redemption Reaction, Road to All In Starts Now!

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Join us as we discuss a huge weekend in both WWE and AEW. Sami Zayn won the WWE Undisputed Championship for the first time ever at Night of Champions. We discuss the WWE Night of Champions results, then move on to AEW. It was another one for the record books as AEW Forbidden Door produced yet another must-see All Elite Wrestling PPV event, capped off by a MOTY contender between Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay. Plus, everyone is talking about Mercedes Mone vs. Maya World, Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Kenny Omega, and much more. What do these results tell us about the direction for AEW All In?﻿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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on ECW Barely Legal that just released this week! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> 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&#39;ll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sami Zayn's Big Moment, AEW Nails It Again

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This is your free preview of the latest edition of &#39;Top Rope Nation Classics,&#39; our monthly deep-dive retro show for our supporters on Patreon. Ryan, Justin, and Jesse review ECW&#39;s first PPV - Barely Legal 1997! A three-way dance between Terry Funk, Stevie Richards and The Sandman, Terry Funk vs. Raven, a wild Michinoku Pro 6-Man, Sabu vs. Taz, RVD vs. Lance Storm, and more.Head to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠https://www.patreon.com/topropenation⁠</a> to hear the entire podcast. We&#39;d be honored to have your support. The full show is over 2 hours long!SPECIAL COLLECTION! We&#39;ve also released some ECW-inspired TRN merch. This is a limited time drop, available until June 30th and then it&#39;s gone forever. Check it out at <a href="https://topropenation-shop.fourthwall.com/" rel="nofollow">https://topropenation-shop.fourthwall.com/</a> Patrons receive multiple bonus podcasts each month (&#39;TRN Classics,&#39; &#39;TRN Unplugged,&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39;). There are more than 260 exclusive bonus podcasts available for you to begin listening to the minute you sign up, including over 75 episodes of &#39;Classics&#39;! 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: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Classics: ECW Barely Legal 1997

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The guys talk AEW as the company heads toward Forbidden Door in San Jose. Plus, we give our pro wrestling match of the half year and also touch on the Greatest Wrestler Ever list.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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on ECW Barely Legal that just released this week! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> 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&#39;ll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Pro Wrestling Match of the Year So Far, Forbidden Door Build

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Ryan and Jesse review WWE Clash In Italy from Sunday afternoon. Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu. Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar 2. Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther. Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca. Jade Cargil vs. Rhea Ripley. Plus some thoughts on that AAA main event involving the two El Grande Americanos.﻿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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on WrestleMania X now available (featuring the return of Kyle Ross)! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> 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&#39;ll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

WWE Clash In Italy Review: Roman Must Pose

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Join us for our AEW Double or Nothing review and results show. We discuss MJF winning the AEW World Title, Will Ospreay and Samoa Joe&#39;s first match ever, Takeshita and Okada living up to the hype, Swerve Strickland and Bandido tearing down the house, the return of Kyle Fletcher, Mick Foley&#39;s debut, and so much 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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on WrestleMania X now available (featuring the return of Kyle Ross)! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> 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&#39;ll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

MJF Wins Title, AEW Double Or Nothing An All-Timer

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Join us for a new Top Rope Nation flagship as we discuss this weekend&#39;s AEW Double or Nothing PPV from New York. Will MJF end up shaving his head bald, with Darby Allin retaining the title? Or will MJF regain the world title? Plus, thoughts on Will Ospreay beginning his march to Wembley Stadium, the shaken up women&#39;s Owen Hart tournament field, Okada vs. Takeshita 2, and much 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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on WrestleMania X now available (featuring the return of Kyle Ross)! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> 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&#39;ll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

AEW Double or Nothing Predictions, Bald MJF on Deck?

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Join us for a new Top Rope Nation flagship as we discuss Jacob Fatu coming up short against Roman Reigns at WWE Backlash Tampa. Should WWE have shocked the audience with a title switch? Plus, thoughts on AEW over the last week, whether or not Darby Allin feels like a world champion, Ted Turner&#39;s death, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods possibly coming to AEW, the Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary, and much 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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on WrestleMania X now available (featuring the return of Kyle Ross)! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> 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&#39;ll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Did WWE Drop The Ball With Jacob Fatu At Backlash?

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We discuss Darby Allin&#39;s run as AEW World Champion so far. Has it been a success or failure? Are people overreacting? Plus, we look at the build to Double or Nothing and the card so far.Then we transition to some thoughts on the recent WWE releases, the post WrestleMania booking direction so far, the prospective WWE Backlash card, and more.We end the show with Jesse springing a few fun historical wrestling questions on Ryan and Justin which evolves into a nice discussion that could turn into a future episode down the line.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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on WrestleMania X coming later this week (featuring the return of Kyle Ross)! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> 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&#39;ll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Darby Allin As World Champion, WWE Backlash Direction

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Join us as we review WWE WrestleMania 42 Vegas, Night 2. Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk have a classic main event. Brock Lesnar puts over Oba Femi in a strong way. Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley. A 6-pack Ladder Match and much 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 260 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on WrestleMania X coming later this week (featuring the return of Kyle Ross)! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> 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&#39;ll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

WWE WrestleMania 42, Night 2 Review: Roman and Punk Make The Save

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Ryan and Jesse review WrestleMania 42, Night 1. A nonsensical match between Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes. Seth Rollins vs. Gunther. Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre. The return of Paige. 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 240 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on WrestleMania X coming later this week (featuring the return of Kyle Ross)! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> 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&#39;ll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

WWE WrestleMania 42, Night 1 Review: That Show STUNK

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This is your free preview of the latest edition of &#39;Top Rope Nation Classics,&#39; our monthly deep-dive retro show for our supporters on Patreon. Ryan, Justin, Jesse, and a returning Kyle Ross review WrestleMania X! Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart. Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon. Bret Hart winning the title. Randy Savage&#39;s last televised WWF match. A great show reliving 1994!Head to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠https://www.patreon.com/topropenation⁠</a> to hear the entire podcast. We&#39;d be honored to have your support. The full show is 3 hours long!Patrons receive multiple bonus podcasts each month (&#39;TRN Classics,&#39; &#39;TRN Unplugged,&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39;). There are more than 260 exclusive bonus podcasts available for you to begin listening to the minute you sign up, including over 70 episodes of &#39;Classics&#39;! 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: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Classics: WWF WrestleMania 10

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Join us for our full review of AEW Dynasty. We dive into the results from the PPV and whether or not MJF winning was the right choice. Plus, will Darby Allin unseat MJF as world champion this Wednesday night on Dynamite? 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 240 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We have a new &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on WrestleMania X coming later this week (featuring the return of Kyle Ross)! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> 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&#39;ll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

AEW Dynasty Review: MJF Retains, Right Decision?

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A jam-packed show this week after a particularly busy week for the TRN hosts. We touch base on everything the three of us have been up to, including attending last week&#39;s Collision and Dynamite. We compare the AEW live experience to WWE and give our thoughts on why AEW is still the best ticket when it comes to pro wrestling live events. Then, some thoughts on Chris Jericho&#39;s return to AEW and the lackluster build to WrestleMania 42.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 &#39;TRN Classics&#39; on Hitman Hart Wrestling With Shadows that recently released! Plus, near-weekly editions of &#39;TRN Unplugged&#39; and &#39;TRN Extra&#39; are going up all the time. Join: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/topropenation</a>Become a TRN+ member on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFfYkQ9YFHwE1LlHGV9JWQ/join</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/topropenation" rel="nofollow">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/topropenation⁠⁠⁠</a> 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&#39;ll send you a free gift in the mail! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

AEW Still The Best Live Wrestling Experience, WrestleMania Is Lacking

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.