Welcome everyone to Perched On The Top Rope! Episode 257 is all about WWE 2k25 as we take a close look at the roster!

We see there are forty-five new playable characters new to the game or who were not in the previous WWE 2k24 game.

We take a look to see who from WWE 2k24 did not make WWE 2k25. Many released superstars from 2024 did not make the cut and a few notable WWE Hall Of Famers were cut from the series!

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Linda McMahon faced the Senate today as President Trump appointed her to The Education Department. She also faced multiple protesters as well!

Feds drop criminal probe into whether WWE boss Vince McMahon covered up sexual misconduct allegations, his lawyer says!

Demolition Ax and Smash are back in WWE! Hear all the details!

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Friday night after WWE SmackDown, fans got a big surprise as word started buzzing that serval WWE talents had been released!

On tonight's episode, we discuss those releases including the FIVE who have faced a WWE release prior in their careers. Some will go on and wrestle elsewhere, while two who faced releases before, did not touch the independent circuit!

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Welcome everyone to Episode 254 of Perched On The Top Rope! I am your host, Former Dirtsheet Writer from Ringside News, Sportskeeda and more, I'm Lee Walker and boy oh boy opinions are flying about the WWE 2025 Royal Rumble!

It's a good thing opinions are like assholes, everyone has one, and guess what? I do too! I give the results of the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble while sharing my opinion and at the end, I go through our various social media platforms ( go like and subscribe to our stuff!) and read fans comments!

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Welcome everyone to Perched On The Top Rope! Tonight's show we share our thoughts and predictions for the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble PLE taking place February 1st, this Saturday!

Two Out Of Three Falls Match for WWE Tag Team Titles

DIY (C) faces Motor City Machine Guns

WWE Undisputed Championship Ladder Match

Cody Rhode (c) face Kevin Owens

Women's Royal Rumble

10 out of 30 names are currently announced all from #wweraw and #wwesmackdown have been announced.

Will we see any #WWELegends Will we see any #NXT stars? Will we see anyone from #TNAWrestling ?

Men's Royal Rumble

15 out of 30 have been announced and it is a stacked men's #RoyalRumble too!

Will we see any #wwehof ? Will we see any #TNA Champions? Will we see any #WWENXT stars?

Who's going to headline WWE WrestleMania? Hear all the latest WWE News and WWE Rumors right here, on Perched On The Top Rope!

Tune in as we give our thoughts and predictions!

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David Penzer is back on Perched On The Top Rope to discuss his new book, Sitting Ringside Volume 2!

In this second volume of our interview, David Penzer talks about Sitting Ringside Volume 2 and life after World Championship Wrestling! This is interview, Penzer talks everything from TNA and his thoughts on the WWE-TNA Partnership and what it means for all the young talent in both companies.

Penzer shares his thoughts on, "passing the torch" to Jade Chung and why he thinks she chose to leave TNA.

If XWF didn't fold, would we see ROH and TNA become a thing in 2002?

David Penzer shares the story of getting Scott D'Amore his first WCW match and shares his thoughts on Scott recently being behind the scenes of AEW Dynamite!

Penzer also talks his relationship with Chris Benoit, his thoughts on the tragedy that took place 17 years ago with Chris, Nancy and Daniel and more!

Purchase Sitting Ringside Volume 2: www.guyevansbooks.com

Time Stamp

00:12 Intro/How is Dave

00:30 Promote Sitting Ringside Vol 2 packages

Sitting Ringside Volume 2

e-book 9.95

paper back 29.95

hard cover 39.95

signed with signed TNA/Impact format/script 49

bundle one 99 (all sorts of rare items tna format, various signed items from XWF free e book, a zoom call)

bundle 2 149 (same as bundle one but even more rare signed items)

01:45 How did they come up with the different packages

03:25 Forwards for Volume one (Kevin Sullivan) and Volume two (Mike Tenay) What did it mean for David to have them contribute?

05:06 What was the experience like working with Guy Evans on not just one, but volume one and two of Sitting Ringside?

07:34 Sitting ringside being different than other books

08:05 There were no big indy companies after WCW folded in 2001. There was just WWE

09:32 Do you think if XWF didn't fold would we still see TNA and ROH form? (Shares story about Jeff Jarrett and TNA and talks streaming becoming a thing)

11:13 WCW being cancelled while still a top 10 cable show

12:35 Thoughts on WWE-TNA Multi-year deal & TNA Genesis being a cross with NXT

14:56 Talks Santino being able to work with his daughter

15:22 Talks Jordynne Grace tweet about Ultimate X at WrestleMania

16:25 Thoughts on Scott D'Amore being backstage at recent AEW Dynamite, could he see Scott working for AEW?

18:10 Talks Getting Scott D'amore his first WCW match

19:14 His TNA highlights/ Kurt Angle injuring him in 2008 (got a $500 bonus for it)

22:12 Did he view Jade Chung taking over as an announcer did he view that has a passing of the torch?

24:38 Thoughts on Jade Chung leaving TNA after a yr

26:41 Would he want to Announce a crossover WWE-TNA PPV?

29:25 What is it about wrestlers getting in real estate?

30:55 Big Time Wrestling March 8th

31:44 Could we see Sitting Ringside Podcast come back?

37:10 Working with Hannibal TV

38:12 Chris Benoit being in Volume one and two

39:20 Regal, Penzer, Grudge, a cameraman and Benoit + wives all hung out. Benoit lets guard down, isolates from everyone

40:30 Johnny Grudge close to Benoit and Nancy. Would help them with their fights and call Penzer after with what happened

41:35 If Johnny Grudge was alive Chris Nancy and Daneil would still be alive

42:35 Being on the phone with Jericho for hours who struggled with what Benoit did

47:00 Was Nancy someone who wanted to be out or be at home? (Benoit didn't like her being an extrovert)

49:05 What is the biggest take-a-way he wants fans to take from Sitting Ringside Volume 2?

51:18 Where can fans find him on social media

51:45 Talks 25th anniversary of Eddie, Chris, Saturn, and Melenko walking out on WCW

55:00 Shares story about Jeff Jarrett starting Global Force Wrestling saying streaming is the future

56:12 Being mad at streaming (for binge watching purposes)

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Sit back and unwind as volume one of our interview with former WCW and TNA Ring Announcer David Penzer drops by to talk about his new books, Sitting Ringside Volume 1 and 2!

Sitting Ringside Volume 1, we learn all about David Penzer and his dream of working in the professional wrestling field. From ups and downs, twist and turns Penzer makes it to WCW. Learn all about the different hats he wore while also suffering from mental health issues.

In this interview, Penzer talks about his mental health and even how he reached out to Daffney the night she took her own life.

Penzer shares many stories including the many different jobes he had in WCW, Junkyard Dog giving Penzer his nickname, to his thoughts on Vince Russo and Jushin Thunder Liger dropping his NJPW Belt on WCW Nitro, and adult film stars on WCW Nitro! Find out who pushed for AJ Styles in WCW!

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David Penzer Interview Part 1

00:00 intro

00:26 sitting ringside volume 1

01:27 mental health

02:30 handling mental health in the wrestling industry

03:23 tried calling Daffney the night she took her life

07:31 his dad taking him to shows as a kid, going to WrestleMania together as adults

08:30 Anxiety keeping him from attending WrestleMania III

09:15 felt better actually watching WrestleMania III on tv

10:10 David Penzer's least favorite part of pro wrestling

10:44 Favorite Dusty Promo and favorite stuff being real

15:30 Channel flipping between WCW Nitro and WWF Raw

16:20 how important ratings are then and now and changed the business

18:14 Penzer's mentors in WCW and different hats he wore in WCW

20:20 JYD nicknames David Penzer Walking Man

21:17 Once rolled a van and still made the town for WCW Show

22:30 Not having photos with anyone and one he now wishes he had

23:00 Sitting Ringside Volume photos with celebrities, David being a Hollywood mark

25:30 Working under GMC Gary Cappetta

25:45 Only telling Jim Ross he wanted to be a ring announcer

26:13 Being Bell Ringer, hearing how the announcer job was on head set

28:50 becoming a fan in 1977

30:45 The Bloodline has been drawing ratings and money for 4 yrs

31:50 once the light tubes come out you've lost me

32:30 thoughts on Vince Russo having jushin thunder liger losing the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title "No way that belt is changing hands without New Japan signing off on it"

35:35 Booking WCW Saturday Night

39:10 WCW Saturday Night getting almost same ratings as WCW Thunder before becoming a package show

40:17 What talents he enjoyed working with on WCW Saturday Night

43:10 Vince Russo Era thoughts on WCW bringing porn stars into WCW Nitro

45:47 Sitting in on booking committee WCW

47:10 Pushing AJ Styles in WCW

49:25 importance of keeping personal life and WCW work life separate when it came to Chris Benoit

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In professional wrestling, the card is always subject to change. World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling Promoter Dillon Hines is back to explain some changes to The Reunion 4 All Mankind were made.

These changes can be out of the hand of the promoter as this episode explains just that, On March 8th, Big Time Wrestling is in Chillicothe, Ohio changes had to be made to the card due to talents dropping out and two talents being pulled that are out of Big Time Wrestling's hands. However, Dillon Hines has replaced some guests already and three have not been together in a long time!

With Big Time Wrestling, this card you're getting a lot of bang for your buck including a meet and greet convention with all the stars on the card from Mick Foley, Kevin Von Erich, Hillbilly Jim and The Godwins and much more from 11-4. There is a Mick Foley Q & A session with surprise guests. PLUS you're getting a Hall of Fame Ceremony AND you still have a lot of awesome wrestling matches!

Dillon also discusses Penta's debut on WWE Raw and how exciting it is that he drew over 26 million views on WWE social media accounts in under 24 hours!

Tickets for March 8th: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/2393041

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Get ready for a deep dive into the world of BIG TIME Wrestling as we explore the drama-filled story of Dillion Hines and Misha Montana! In this video, we'll be discussing the events that led to their infamous feud with Co-Owner of World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling and what really went down between these two.

Matt Riddle was scheduled to appear for Dillion's company. Riddle hearing some bad things needed clarification which Hines provided. Day of the event, Matt Riddle's manager would take over for contact between Riddle-Hines. This is where the relationship between all three goes sour, and fast! From behind-the-scenes secrets to shocking revelations, we'll be covering it all. If you're a fan of Big Time Wrestling or just curious about the world of professional wrestling, then this video is for you! So sit back, relax, and get ready to find out what really happened between Dillion Hines and Misha Montana. This is Dillion's side of the story and this is his proof. We did reach out to Misha Montana but as of yet, there has been no reply back.

We also discuss the claims that Sabu made against Dillion Hines and Big Time Wrestling that he had not been paid. At WrestleMania 40, GCW scheduled a paid appearance to put him in their Hall of Fame (Sabu no showed) So, Dillion Hines reached out to GCW Owner Brett to pay that back! his is Dillion's side of the story and this is his proof.

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00:00 Intro

00:50 How is Dillion

01:19 History of BTW

02:10 Bobby Fulton longest running wrestling promoter in USA

05:30 Booking Talent

07:26 Why RVD and Riddle book their own travel

09:11 BTW has show 12/14 in Waverly, Ohio

10:05 Read first text from Riddle's manager (Dillion reacts)

12:19 Read second text from Matt's manager (Dillion reacts)

13:14 Are you sending someone $2,000 you don't know?

14:12 Text to Matt Riddle asking about the manager 

14:28 Read next text with Riddle (Dillion reacts)

16:15 Screen shot payment sent to Riddle and agent

18:00 Riddle's Flight was 8:15am, manager doesn't confirm 

payment til after

18:49 Riddle's manager confirms Riddle did not get on the flight (Dillion reacts)

21:38 Riddle gets $5,000 a match?

23:35 What was the original deal with Matt Riddle for 12-14

23:51 Information people are missing according to Dillion (reads text messages not online)

27:00 Is cutting a promo count as a contract?

33:24 Things people have gotten wrong about this. Why Dillion is mad

34:37 Michelle Grey turns out to be Matt's girlfriend

40:30 What damages Dillion wants taken care of by Matt

43:35 Misha disrepects Matt Riddle fan on X

44:10 Dillion comments on Matt Riddle owing child support

48:13 Dillion reads Misha's tweets on wrestling fans

48:55 Dillion having access to Bobby Fulton's accounts 

51:36 Dillion reads messages from Misha

01:05:10 Dillion's reaction learning Michelle Grey is Misha Tate

01:05:48 According to Dillion, Misha admitted Michelle Grey is not her real name

01:08:00 Sabu claims he wasn't paid on Dillion's facebook Dillion had proof and shows he sent pay to Brett of GCW for Sabu skipping out last WrestleMania. Aslo claims Sabu stole meet and greet $ from show

01:16:00 Plugs March 8th show and what talents will be there

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ROH Final Battle is December 20th in the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom! Tony Khan fields questions from the media regarding ROH Final Battle!

Topics Include

Billie Starks improvement in ROH

AEW-ROH-GCW relationship?

Who came up with having Chris Jericho appear at GCW?

Matt Cardona signing to ROH?

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