Join us as we discuss the latest news on ESPN acquiring the rights to WWE PLE events. Plus, more thoughts on Brock Lesnar's return to WWE, details on how it went down, and the latest on AEW and the build to Forbidden Door.

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Cody Rhodes wins the title back from John Cena, but Brock Lesnar's return steals the headlines (and has us ranting).

Plus, an awesome triple threat women's match that opened the show, an unfortunate incident with a zip tie, and much more!

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Seth Rollins once again closed out a major WWE PLE as the headline news. After CM Punk and Gunther had an incredible main event bout, Rollins emerged, dropped his crutches, and walked out the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Plus, thoughts on Roman Reigns and Jey Uso, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, Jelly Roll, Tiffany Stratton, and much more.

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The wrestling world is reacting to the sudden death of Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea). Hogan passed away on July 24, 2025 at the age of 71 years old. There is no question that Hogan is one of the biggest and most important names in the history of professional wrestling. He was a Mt. Rushmore level icon in the sport. But there's also no question that the Hulkster's legacy became much more complicated, due to his own actions, over the last couple of decades. We discuss what Hogan means to the legacy of WWE and how he should be remembered.

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Join us for our AEW All In Texas review. We discuss Hangman Adam Page defeating Jon. Moxley in an INSANE Texas Death Match, Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Mone, Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, and a lot more.

Plus, thoughts on Saturday Night's Main Event, Bill Goldberg's retirement match, and the injury to Seth Rollins.

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AEW All In is scheduled for next weekend, and Hangman Adam Page will challenge Jon Moxley for the AEW World Title in a Texas Death Match. Is Page the man to take AEW to the next level? Plus, Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland team up against the Young Bucks. Is this the right use of these teams? Will Mercedes Mone defeat Timeless Toni Storm? Lastly, we talk the latest wrestling news and rumors, including AJ Styles WWE contract status.

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Happy Independence Day weekend! Today we present a show from the Top Rope Nation archives (2021).

We discuss the rich history of the NWA and WCW Great American Bash PPV events (and tours). We're joined by wrestling historian Graham Cawthon, founder of TheHistoryofWWE.com, to get into all of the details of the Bash events. We talk best moments, best matches, how the event got started, and much more.

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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. Ryan, Justin, Jesse and a returning Kyle Ross review the 21st edition of WWF Saturday Night's Main Event (taped Apr. 25, 1989 and aired May 27, 1989). Hulk Hogan vs. Big Boss Man in a steel cage, the Brain Busters vs. Demolition, Rick Rude vs. Jim Duggan, and much more!

The full podcast includes deep dives on every match on the card, all the news in the wrestling world surrounding the event, and so much more. Head to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/topropenation⁠ to hear the entire podcast. We'd be honored to have your support. You can get full access with a 7 day free trial!

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With the U.S. launching an attack on Iran, should WWE move their Night of Champions show in Saudi Arabia this Saturday? Should Night of Champions be cancelled altogether? We discuss. Plus, thoughts on John Cena's "pipebomb" on CM Punk from this past Friday, Bill Goldberg's return, the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, as well as some thoughts on AEW Grand Slam Mexico and the build to All In.

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Jesse is joined by Cam Hawkins and Kel Dansby for a special edition of Top Rope Nation Unplugged! They discuss Mariah May's arrival in NXT as Blake Monroe. Is there a double standard for men and women as it pertains to being sent to developmental instead of the main roster?

Plus, some thoughts on changes in the wrestling media and more.

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