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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Kenny Omega & Powerhouse Hobbs Return, WWE's Main Event Scene
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Join us as we discuss some big returns in the world of AEW this week as Powerhouse Hobbs returned on Dynamite and Kenny Omega came back to NJPW. Plus, we talk about the booking trajectory for the rest of this year, the big joint show with NJPW at the Tokyo Dome, what should be done with AEW's secondary titles, and much more. We end with some WWE di…
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A fun episode this week as Ryan, Justin, and Jesse discuss the live wrestling shows they attended this past weekend. For Ryan and Justin, that included AEW Collision. Jesse went to an independent show up in Minnesota. They parlay this into a discussion about how live wrestling can reinvigorate one's interest in the greatest sport in the world. For …
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Why WWE and AEW Are Boring Us Right Now
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The crew discusses the current landscape of AEW and WWE. Both companies feel as if they are in holding patterns, slowly advancing stories. What are the positives and negatives coming out of both promotions at the moment? Then, we end with a brief Q and A mailbag. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classi…
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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 RAW is WAR from September 22, 1997! Steve Austin gives Vince McMahon the Stone Cold Stunner for the first time, Cactus Jack debuts against Triple H, Bret Hart begins his exit from …
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AEW WrestleDream Review, Big Money Story Ahead?
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Brian Zilem from PWTorch joins Jesse to discuss the fallout from AEW WrestleDream. Jon Moxley is the new AEW World champion, how will the closing angle of the show impact AEW television moving forward? For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all our shows, consi…
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Will Bryan Danielson's Career End This Weekend?
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Join us this week for an all encompassing show as we discuss the build to AEW WrestleDream, closing thoughts on WWE Bad Blood, and our impressions of the Vince McMahon Netflix documentary. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all our shows, consider supportin…
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Wrestling Cinema or Wrestling Dog Sh*t?
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Join us as we talk Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, what should main event WWE Bad Blood, AEW Grand Slam, Netflix's Queen of Villains 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 our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 160 bonus podcasts…
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Who Beats Bryan Danielson?
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Join us as we discuss the fallout from AEW All Out, Dynamite, and thoughts on who could be the man to defeat Bryan Danielson for the AEW title. Plus, thoughts on the Vince McMahon documentary coming to Netflix in two weeks, Bret Hart's return to WWE Raw, and much more. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of …
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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 SummerSlam 1994! Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart in a steel cage match. Diesel vs. Razor Ramon. Walter Payton. An underrated gem between Bull Nakano and Alundra Blayze. Undertaker vs. Unde…
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Join us as we review WWE Bash In Berlin. Randy Orton vs. Gunther. CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre in a Strap Match. Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens. 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 our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 150 b…
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Ryan and Justin convene to discuss AEW All In 24 hours later. All of our thoughts on Bryan Danielson defeating Swerve Strickland for the AEW title, how it compares to WrestleMania 30, and much more. Plus, thoughts on Will Ospreay, MJF, Nigel McGuinness, and all the other big matches from Wembley Stadium. We finish by talking about the breaking news…
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We discuss AEW All In's move to Arlington, Texas in 2025. How does the card and build shape up for this year's iteration at Wembley Stadium? We also dive into Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Bash at Berlin. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling s…
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WWE Creative Post-SummerSlam, AEW All In Build
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Join us as we talk about WWE's follow-up to SummerSlam this week, including Gunther's new feud with Randy Orton, the Wyatt Sicks' in-ring debut, Judgment Day's breakup, and Bronson Reed feuding with Seth Rollins to allow Drew McIntyre and CM Punk some room to breathe. Plus, we look at the build to AEW All In and discuss this week's AEW Dynamite! Qu…
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WWE SummerSlam Review: All The Big News From Cleveland
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Join us as we break down this year's WWE SummerSlam event. Did Roman Reigns return during the Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa match as expected? Drew McIntyre vs. CM Punk, Gunther vs. Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley and more. It's all discussed here. Thanks to Rob Wilkins from Fightful for joining us. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreo…
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AEW Blood & Guts Problems, WWE Goes 1997?
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Join us as we break down this week's Blood and Guts edition of AEW Dynamite. The good, the bad, and why this Blood and Guts match just didn't work. Plus, thoughts on MJF/Ospreay, Mariah May's new look, Kamille's debut and more. Then we turn it to WWE and look at how the company appears to be mimicking the summer of 1997, with CM Punk as the catalys…
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MJF vs. Will Ospreay: An All-Timer Or Overrated?
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We discuss this week's AEW Dynamite, including all of the dialogue surrounding the near one hour match between Will Ospreay and MJF. Plus, thoughts on the build to Blood and Guts, Mariah May, and more. Then, we talk some WWE. WWE Raw, Rhea Ripley's first promo since returning, Drew McIntyre's booking, the Wyatt Sicks so far, and much more. For bonu…
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Mariah May & Toni Storm's Masterpiece, Bryan Danielson AEW Title Run?
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Ryan, Justin, and Jesse check-in to discuss this week's AEW Dynamite, first and foremost. An outstanding storyline with Mariah May and Toni Storm that ranks among the best in the history of women's wrestling. Plus, Bryan Danielson will have a chance at one last world title run. Should AEW make it happen? We finish with some WWE talk. Rhea Ripley's …
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WWE Money In The Bank Review: What Was That?!
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Ryan, Jesse and special guest Carl Longhawn review Saturday’s WWE Money In The Bank show. An event that could best be described as "not WWE's best effort." A messy finish to the Damian Priest vs. Seth Rollins match, complete with a botch that everyone is talking about. Setting up a challenger for Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam that doesn't seem worthy o…
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AEW Forbidden Door Review, Live Perspective From The Arena
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Jesse Velasquez and special guest Frank Peteani review last night's AEW Forbidden Door show. Frank was in attendance and provided us with the live perspective. How good was Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay? What are some of the long term effects coming out of the pay per view and the direction to AEW All In? For bonus content from Top Rope Nation…
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Wyatt Sicks 6 Debut Great or Destined For Failure?
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The new Wyatt Sicks 6 group made their debut this week on WWE Monday Night Raw. Is the new group inspired by Bray Wyatt's vision destined for greatness, or does WWE history indicate the Wyatt 6 will end up as a failed group, or worse yet, a joke? We debate. Plus, thoughts on this week's AEW Dynamite, the Owen Hart Cup bracket, Forbidden Door, and e…
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Join us for the WWE Clash at the Castle weekend wrap. AJ Styles and Cody Rhodes had a good match where Cody Rhodes acted like a ..... heel? Drew McIntyre was once against screwed by CM Punk after having a good match with Damian Priest. Much more. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows…
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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. An all-time classic edition of RAW is WAR this time. Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin vs. Owen Hart and the Bulldog for the WWF Tag Titles, two sit-down interview segments with Mankind, Paul Bearer re…
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Is Bryan Danielson Destined To Main Event AEW All In?
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Bryan Danielson made it known when he declared for the Owen Hart Memorial Tournament that he plans on main eventing AEW All In at Wembley Stadium. If he does, who will Bryan face? Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay collide in just a few weeks at Forbidden Door for the AEW World Title - who will walk out champion? Plus, we discuss the first episode …
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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. We discuss WCW Spring Stampede 1999 this month - Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair vs. Sting vs. DDP, Blitzkreig vs. Juvi, Kevin Nash vs. Bill Goldberg, and much more. Some have called it the last great WCW P…
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We discuss all of the results from AEW Double or Nothing on Sunday night, including thoughts on Swerve Strickland's trajectory as world champion, MJF's big return, Will Ospreay's future as International Champion, and much more. Plus, an update on where things stand between Becky Lynch and WWE. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patr…
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This is a special bonus episode from Top Rope Nation today, on the 25 anniversary of Owen Hart's death. From the TRN archives, we present an episode from May 2020. Ryan, Justin, and Kyle are joined by Ben Cruz (now of 'Wednesday Worldwide' on The Ringer) to discuss the premiere of the Owen Hart episode of Dark Side of the Ring, as well as a discuss…
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Jesse and Justin discuss the direction of WWE and AEW over the Summer. Are both companies in a holding pattern? What major stories will emerge over the next three months? For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. W…
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Join us as we preview this Saturday's WWE Backlash France show and talk about whether the results are too predictable or not. Plus, some brief thoughts on this week's AEW Dynamite and WWE's booking over the next few months. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions o…
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AEW Dynasty: Did We See The Match of The Decade?
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We review our live experience attending AEW Dynasty in St. Louis, MO this past weekend. Was Will Ospreay vs. Bryan Danielson the match of the decade? Plus, thoughts on Swerve Strickland's AEW title win over Samoa Joe, the return of Jack Perry, and much more. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wre…
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AEW Dynasty Preview, WrestleMania 41 Location Update
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This Sunday's AEW Dynasty card looks like an all-timer and we are here to preview it! We give our full AEW Dynasty predictions and match by match thoughts. Plus, an update on WWE's plans for WrestleMania 41's location and what we know as of now. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows …
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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. We discuss WWF WrestleMania 18 this month - Hulk Hogan vs. The Rock, Triple H vs. Chris Jericho, Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Scott Hall, and much more. The full podcast includes deep dives on every m…
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WWE WrestleMania 40, Night Two Review: Cody Rhodes Has His Moment
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Join us as Ryan and Jesse review night two of WrestleMania 40. Cody Rhodes finished the story, defeating Roman Reigns in the main event to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship. Plus, we got a Money In The Bank cash-in, a solid women's match, and a lot more. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic w…
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WWE WrestleMania 40, Night One Review: Did The Show Under-Deliver?
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Join us as Ryan and Justin review night one of WrestleMania 40. Our biggest question: Did the main event under-deliver? We talk Roman Reigns and The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn vs. Gunther, Becky Lynch vs. Rhea Ripley, and more. Plus, the problem with cold weather outdoor stadiums! Lastly, we close with a bonus discussion on th…
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WWE WrestleMania 40 Preview! Will Cody Rhodes Finish The Story?
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Join us as we preview and predict every match on this weekend's WWE WrestleMania 40 (XL) event! Will Cody Rhodes finally finish the story and defeat Roman Reigns? How will The Rock and Seth Rollins factor in? Plus, much more. Thanks to Ryan Huffman for joining us on the show. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive revi…
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The Rock Destroys Cody Rhodes, CM Punk Gets Rattled?
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We're discussing a very good edition of WWE Raw this week, including The Rock calling it back to the Attitude Era with a very violent segment with Cody Rhodes. Plus, CM Punk seemed to get a bit rattled during his much-talked about segment with Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins — we explain. Then, we discuss this week's AEW Dynamite and the build to AE…
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Has The Rock Stolen Roman Reigns' Thunder?
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Join us as we discuss The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and WWE's top storyline heading into WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia. Plus, thoughts on AEW's build to Dynasty, Mercedes Mone's run so far, Kazuchika Okada, should Swerve Strickland win the world title at Dynasty, and much more! For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exc…
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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. We discuss WWF's In Your House Final Four event, which included one of the best multi-man matches of all time: Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Vader vs. The Undertaker, as well as the first…
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Sting's Final Match and AEW Revolution Delivered Big Time
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We discuss AEW Revolution 2024, Sting's final match, Will Ospreay and Takeshita's eye-popping bout, Bryan Danielson and Eddie Kingston's masterpiece, and why Revolution was likely AEW's best PPV event yet. For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all our shows, c…
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AEW Revolution Preview, Booking Sting's Last Match
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Justin and Jesse preview Sunday night's AEW Revolution card and give their thoughts on Sting's last few days in the wrestling business. Should the Young Bucks win, or should Sting and Darby Allin walk out on top? And will Samoa Joe actually lose the AEW world title?! For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of cl…
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WWE Elimination Chamber Predictions, Sting's Best Promo Ever?
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Join us as we preview this Saturday's WWE Elimination Chamber event in Perth, Australia. We predict all of the winners and the impact that the event will have on WrestleMania 40. Who will go on to face Seth Rollins at WrestleMania? Who will face Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania? Plus, thoughts on this week's AEW Dynamite and what might have been the bes…
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AEW Revolution's Build, Seth Rollins Outshines Cody Rhodes?
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We cover a lot of topics this week, starting with the Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins segment from this past Monday night on Raw. Did Rollins outshine Cody? And what does this say about WrestleMania XL? Plus, we talk about the build to AEW Revolution and what looks to be an excellent card on paper. We discuss the Young Bucks' new characters, our shift…
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WrestleMania Kickoff Reaction, AEW Dynamite Nailed It
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Join us for this week's flagship show as we discuss the WWE WrestleMania kickoff event in Las Vegas, Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes, The Rock and Seth Rollins' involvement, and one completely convoluted storyline. Plus, thoughts on this week's AEW Dynamite, Sting capturing gold, Mercedes Mone's pending arrival, Swerve, Hangman Page, The Young Bucks, …
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A special treat for you this week. Due to some illness with the TRN hosts, we had to reschedule this week's 'TRN Classics' episode on Royal Rumble '91. So next week, we will be putting out 'TRN Classics' for our Patreon supporters, as well as a new flagship next Thursday for all. In the meantime, we're putting out this week's edition of 'TRN Unplug…
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WWE Royal Rumble Review: Was Cody Rhodes The Right Decision?
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Cody Rhodes won the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble on Saturday night in St. Petersburg, Florida to setup a showdown with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL (40) in Philadelphia. Will Cody actually finish the story this time? Plus, we cover the rest of the matches in our WWE Royal Rumble review. Both the men's and women's Rumble matches, as well as Roman Reigns…
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Horrific Vince McMahon Allegations, Netflix & Royal Rumble Impact
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Vince McMahon was accused of horrific acts in a new lawsuit stemming from a relationship with former WWE employee Janel Grant. WWE just signed a new multi-billion dollar deal with Netflix to stream Monday Night Raw in 2025 and beyond this week. The Royal Rumble is this Saturday night, which we planned on previewing. What will be the fallout from th…
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Okada Leaving NJPW, WWE/AEW Trade Possibilities
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Kazuchika Okada and New Japan Pro Wrestling have announced that Okada is leaving NJPW. Where will he end up? We talk about the possibilities of the Rainmaker in both AEW and WWE, as well as where we think he ends up. Then, our main topic takes a look at what it would be like if WWE and AEW could engage in trades for talent like major sports franchi…
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Pro Wrestling's Best of 2023 (Fantasy Draft Style)
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Join us as we countdown the best matches, wrestlers, events, and tag teams of 2023. We're talking Match of the Year. Male and Female Wrestler of the Year. Wrestling Event of the Year. Tag Team of the Year. Both WWE and AEW get a lot of discussion here, with some ROH, Impact, and NJPW thrown in as well. We do the awards a little bit differently this…
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The Rock to Steal Cody's Story? WrestleKingdom 18, Dynamite Thoughts
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We discuss The Rock's return during this past Monday's WWE Raw show and what that means for Roman Reigns, and most notably, Cody Rhodes heading into WrestleMania season. Is a match at Elimination Chamber between Rock and Roman more likely than WrestleMania 40? Plus, we discuss this week's edition of AEW Dynamite and have some thoughts on NJPW's Wre…
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AEW Worlds End Review and Reaction
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Jesse and Ryan review Saturday night's AEW Worlds End show. We're joined by Frank Peteani, who was in attendance at the Nassau Coliseum and gives us the live perspective. Samoa Joe wins the world title. The Devil is revealed. Christian Cage and Adam Copeland tear it down. Eddie Kingston and Jon Moxley have a classic. And so much more! For bonus con…
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AEW Worlds End Preview, 'The Iron Claw' Full Review
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Join us for a really fun show this week. First, friend of the pod Gabe Benson (who lived in Dallas during the heyday of the Von Erichs and World Class Championship Wrestling) joins us to review The Iron Claw. Did the movie capture the spirit of the Sportatorium? What were the major positives and negatives of the film? Then, we go on to preview this…
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