Top Rope Nation - WWE & AEW Podcast

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!

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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.

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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. Undertaker.

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 (which clocks in at 2 1/2 hours!). We'd be honored to have your support.

Patrons receive multiple bonus podcasts each month ('TRN Classics,' 'TRN Unplugged,' and 'TRN Extra'). There are more than 150 exclusive bonus podcasts available for you to begin listening to the minute you sign up! 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. 

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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!

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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 that Sid Eudy (Sid Justice/Sid Vicious/Sycho Sid) has passed away and reflect upon his career.

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 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We just dropped a new 'Classics' show on WCW Bash at the Beach 2000, plus a never before heard interview interview with Rhea Ripley. Plus, near-weekly editions of 'TRN Unplugged' and 'TRN Extra' are going up all the time. Join: https://www.patreon.com/topropenation

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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 shows and ad-free versions of all our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 150 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We just dropped a new 'Classics' show on WCW Bash at the Beach 2000, plus a never before heard interview interview with Rhea Ripley. Plus, near-weekly editions of 'TRN Unplugged' and 'TRN Extra' are going up all the time. Join: https://www.patreon.com/topropenation

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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!

Question of the Week: Underrated Monday Night War moments?

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 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We just dropped two new 'Classics' shows covering WWE Vengeance 2005 and WWF RAW is WAR from May 26, 1997, plus a never before heard interview interview with Rhea Ripley. Plus, near-weekly editions of 'TRN Unplugged' and 'TRN Extra' are going up all the time. Join: https://www.patreon.com/topropenation

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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 Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all our shows, consider supporting us on Patreon. We have over 150 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We just dropped two new 'Classics' shows covering WWE Vengeance 2005 and WWF RAW is WAR from May 26, 1997, plus a never before heard interview interview with Rhea Ripley. Plus, near-weekly editions of 'TRN Unplugged' and 'TRN Extra' are going up all the time. Join: https://www.patreon.com/topropenation

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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 catalyst. We also discuss Rhea Ripley's booking since returning, as well as the world title picture on both Raw and SmackDown.

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 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We just dropped two new 'Classics' shows covering WWE Vengeance 2005 and WWF RAW is WAR from May 26, 1997, plus a never before heard interview interview with Rhea Ripley. Plus, near-weekly editions of 'TRN Unplugged' and 'TRN Extra' are going up all the time. Join: https://www.patreon.com/topropenation

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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 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 bonus podcasts available in the Patreon archive the minute you sign up. We just dropped two new 'Classics' shows covering WWE Vengeance 2005 and WWF RAW is WAR from May 26, 1997, plus a never before heard interview interview with Rhea Ripley. Plus, near-weekly editions of 'TRN Unplugged' and 'TRN Extra' are going up all the time. Join: https://www.patreon.com/topropenation

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