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Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast

Top Rope Nation
WWE
AEW
Cody Rhodes
CM Punk
Swerve Strickland
Roman Reigns
Will Ospreay
Wrestlemania
Jon Moxley
Bret Hart
John Cena
Gunther
Royal Rumble
Bryan Danielson
MJF
Drew Mcintyre
WCW
Rhea Ripley
Hulk Hogan
Owen Hart

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 a... more

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Latest Episodes

We discuss Darby Allin'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... more

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 T... more

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 Patreo... more

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, Jesse, and a returning Kyle Ross review WrestleMania X! Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart. Shawn Michae... more

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Recent Guests

Frank Pettyani
Pro Wrestling Torch contributor, guest commenter via voicemail
Episode: WWE WrestleMania 42, Night 2 Review: Roman and Punk Make The Save
Steven Conway
Guest from Speaking of Strong Style podcast
Speaking of Strong Style
Episode: TRN Unplugged Freebie! Misawa vs. Kobashi 3/1/03
Justin Joint
Guest appearance, returning to discuss WWE/AEW and ticket sales
Top Rope Nation
Episode: WWE WrestleMania Vegas Tickets Struggling, HHH To Blame?
Carl Longhan
Friend and guest from the UK
Episode: Seth Rollins Cashes In, WWE SummerSlam Night 1 Review
Graham Cawthon
Founder of historyofwwe.com and wrestling historian
History of WWE
Episode: The Great American Bash: Best Moments, History of the Event
Ryan Huffman
Frequent guest and patron of the show
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Episode: WWE Royal Rumble Review: Was Jey Uso The Right Move?
Rob Wilkins
Host on Fightful Overbooked
Fightful
Episode: WWE SummerSlam Review: All The Big News From Cleveland
Carl Longhawn
Guest joining from the UK, experienced in wrestling discussions
Episode: WWE Money In The Bank Review: What Was That?!
Jay Schmitz
A friend of the podcast and wrestling enthusiast who attended WrestleMania 18
Episode: Classics: WWF WrestleMania 18

Hosts

Jesse Velasquez
Host of the show; long-time co-presenter with extensive context in wrestling history.
Ryan Droste
Co-host; frequent in flagship episodes with strong current and historical wrestling insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • What of the better more objective wrestling pods

    Thoughtful analysis on both AEW and WWE. I personally enjoy the AEW coverage more which is where I think these fellas lean for the most part.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zacktheshit
    United States2 years ago
  • Simple maths

    You know they say that all podcasts are created equal, but you look at TRN and you look at the others and you can see that’s not true. See, normally if you go one on one with another podcast, you got a 50/50 chance of winning. But TRN is a genetic freak and not normal! So you got a 25%, AT BEST, at beating TRN. Then you add Patreon to the mix, your chances of winning drastic go down. So now you have got 66 and 2/3 chance of trying but other podcasts know they can’t beat TRN so they won’t even tr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Burnie81
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Great podcast, especially the retro wrestling episodes

    Let me first say, I don’t watch much current wrestling. But I LOVE anything from the 80’s and 90’s. These guys do a great job recalling and discussing retro wrestling cards. I love the fantasy drafts as well as the “best of” specific PPV’s in the past. If you love pro wrestling, give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bravevol
    United States5 years ago
  • A Triumph!

    FINALLY… A wrestling podcast with a host that won’t defraud a WWE legend and charities alike. FIVE STARS.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ninhead
    United States5 years ago
  • Hidden gem of wrestling podcasts

    Found through the SCG radio podcast and can’t believe I had missed it all these years. Really insightful and entertaining analysis on the current state of pro wrestling

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Numptyz
    United Kingdom5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate professional, respectful on-air discussion and quality guest dynamics.
Top-tier fan engagement and community integration are frequently highlighted by supporters.
Fans prize balanced current and retro coverage and the hosts' expertise.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#230
Canada/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#138
Ireland/Sports/Wrestling

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

WWE's ESPN Deal Shakes Up Wrestling Industry
Q: How do you feel about Brock's return? Any thoughts on the cuts while Brock was getting paid full value for two years being off television?
Stereotypical WWE. There are concerns about how female employees feel regarding safety and visibility.
AEW Double Or Nothing Review: Was Hangman Page The Right Choice?
Q: What percentage would you put on Hangman actually winning the title at All In?
Oh, it's high. I, probably 80.
AEW Double Or Nothing Review: Was Hangman Page The Right Choice?
Q: Double Or Nothing, your grade, what do you got?
I'm going to give it an A, all right?
WWE Backlash Takes Shape, AEW World Title Picture
Q: What are your predictions for the upcoming Backlash event?
Backlash will see a mix of nostalgia matches that aim to appeal to longtime fans, but may not resonate with modern audiences.
WWE Backlash Takes Shape, AEW World Title Picture
Q: What are your thoughts on the new faction involving Seth Rollins?
It's an interesting change, but there hasn't been a much notable shift in character to make it feel fresh.

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Top Rope Nation delivers detailed analysis of WWE and AEW, mixed with discussions of current pay-per-views and classic wrestling history. Episodes span live-event takes, hot-topic debates, and deep dives into retro eras, making it appealing to fans who want both informed critique and nostalgic context. A standout is the balance between contemporary coverage and historically informed discussions, often featuring guests or collaboration with fellow enthusiasts, which helps widen perspectives beyond just current show recaps.

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Recent guests on Top Rope Nation include:

1. Frank Pettyani
2. Steven Conway
3. Justin Joint
4. Carl Longhan
5. Graham Cawthon
6. Ryan Huffman
7. Rob Wilkins
8. Carl Longhawn

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