The Top Of Wrestling's Podcast
Episode 657 - Take My Breath Away
To clarify, Gary Coleman was not in Webster. And don't ask us what we talkin' bout. As we ramp up towards another WWE vs AEW PPV weekend, we decide to focus on football, alternate movie premises, and making sure you call your mother. Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: Vice Versa
Episode 656 - Come See About Me
AJ Lee is back in the WWE, Karen's are stealing baseballs from children, and Tuco continues his reign of terror, against children. Let's crank The Supremes as we look ahead to Wrestlepalooza and All Out. Go Bills! Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW, NJPW, and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: Non Wrestling X
Episode 655 - This Show Sucks
A lot of horsing around this week. So much so, that we had to record some parts twice. Clash in Paris, Fat Todd, Paige VanZant, and so much more. Stop taking pictures of your kids going back to school, and listen to the worst podcast ever. Also this week:
- News
- Clash in Paris 2025 Results
- This week in AEW and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Movie of the Week: El Camino: A Break...
Episode 654 - Take Out the Papers and the Trash
Lots to talk about this week, mostly the Raja Jackson incident. The not so forbidden door, Clash in Paris, and speaking Japanese. And in our top topic, we go through 64 wrestling finishers to determine which is the best ever. Also this week:
- News
- AEW Forbidden Door 2025 results
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: Top Finishers Tournament
Episode 653 - Funny, Then Sad, Then Funny
Vacations in Cleveland, vacations in Greece, Scarlet Pimps, and puppets. And, did ODM finally watch The Hateful Eight? Maybe, maybe not, but he did add another win to the "called it" column. Also this week:
- News
- Triplemania XXXIII and NJPW G1 Climax 35 results
- This week in NJPW, AEW and WWE
- Bring it to the table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Movie of the Week: The Hateful Eight
Episode 652 - Over in Japan...Rubber Gloves
Shout out to Nightwing, hope all is well brother. Anyway, over here in podcast land we are coming back with another show and another top topic. What got you into wrestling and what's your first memory of watching? Professor buys a house, ODM goes to the ED, and the ToW goes off the rails. So a typical Wednesday. Also this week:
- News
- This week in NJPW, AEW, and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic...
Episode 651 - Night of the Match
SummerSlam '25 is in the books and we are here to review all of the insanity from the weekend. Did we like it, did we hate it? The commercials themselves were about as long as an AEW PPV, so there's that. Snoogins. Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW, WWE and NJPW
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Movie(s) of the week: The Jay and Silent Bob Universe
Episode 650 - Women Be Shopping
Our go home show for SummerSlam. We have talked our favorite SummerSlam matches and cards, but never have we recapped every SummerSlam. Professor actually kept it succinct, so I'll take it easy on him. Ladies, get your credit cards ready. Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW, WWE and NJPW
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: Favorite Summerslam Matches, Moments and Memories
RIP Hulkster
A polarizing figure, though his contributions to the world of wrestling can not be ignored. A special episode to cover the legacy of one of the biggest draws in wrestling history. We talk his rise from the territories, the rise of Hulkamania, the infamous heel turn, and the times he actually put others over. Train, take your vitamins, say your prayers, and join us as we remember Hulk Hogan, brother.
Episode 649 - Memes, Kimonos, and Brisket
This whole episode is a meme itself. Coldplay is somehow relevant, Bill Goldberg is still a dick, we still have microphone issues, and we still don't care about Jelly Roll. But at least we got to talk about the Police Academy movies. Also this week:
- News
- TNA Slammiversary 2025 Results
- This week in AEW, WWE, TNA, and NJPW
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Movies of the Week: Police Academy 1-7
Episode 648 - The Corpse of Judy Bagwell
If you watched RAW on 7/7, NXT on 7/8, Dynamite on 7/9, Collison on 7/10, Smackdown and Supercard of Honor on 7/11, and Great American Bash, Saturday Nights Main Event, Evolution and All In on 7/12, you would have consumed 26 hours of wrestling in 1 week. And for some god forsaken reason, we are here to review it all. Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW, ROH, NXT, NJPW and WWE, including...
- Top Topic: Results from ROH Supercard of Honor, NXT Great American Bash, AEW All In, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, and WWE Evo...
Episode 647 - Thumbs, Nipples, and Fatties
Bash at the Beach 2000 was a mess and on the card is one of the worst, most infamous "matches" of all time. And boy we couldn't wait to relive it. It got a little weird this week as the episode name suggests. But you won't want to miss this one. Lube those thumbs, pad those nipples, and roll that....never mind. Also this week:
- News
- This week in NJPW, AEW, and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in The Monday Night Wars
- Mo...
Episode 646 - Nuts and Pepto Bismol
I'm not even going to promote this episode, I'm looking ahead. Join us next week as we finally have arrived at Bash at the Beach 2000! Also, this week:
- News
- Night of Champions 2025 results
- This week in NJPW, AEW, and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: Non Wrestling IX
Episode 645 - Anything but the Thumb
The microphones are working again, but we can't say the same for The Professor's knee. Grease up your thumbs and we'll scoop you up in the Delorean as we revisit King of the Ring 2000. We will also be talking about John Cena's pipebomb 2.0 promo, whether or not we think Night of Champions will proceed, and how much we hate Bill Goldberg. Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Mo...
Episode 644 - He Worked Himself Into a Shoot
A digital media salesperson and an IT guy start a podcast. Six years later, they still can't figure it out. But we won't let that stop us. Oh, and Goldberg is back. Hooray. Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW, NJPW, and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: Favorite Comedy Albums
Episode 643 - Big Head, Little Head
The Professor continues to be at the forefront of recording in different situations. He recorded in a moving RV, he recorded when a train hit a cow, and now he recorded in a typhoon. Gotta be good at something. Oh, and R-Truth returned a week after being released. Also this week:
- News
- MITB 2025 results
- This week in WWE and AEW
Episode 642 - Nathan's Hot Dog Mouth
Long and slender or short and stubby? Anyway, enjoy the show. Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Album of the week: Wrestlemania The Album ('93)
Episode 641 - That New Teeth Smell
Between WCW Thunder on 5/24/00 and NITRO on 5/29/00 there were 3 World Title changes. And if that doesn't get your attention, this week we talk about AI babies, colons, new teeth, roller coasters, and Bin Laden. So there's that. Also this week:
- News
- SNME, NXT Battleground, and AEW Double or Nothing results
- Bring it to the table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- TV Show of the week: American Manhunt (Netflix)
Episode 640 - The Pecker Line
If you take one thing away from this episode, let it be the idea of not interrupting people when they are speaking. Second to that, don't try to kiss wrestlers at meet and greets, don't misuse welfare funds to get rich, and always be sure to grab them cakes. Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic/Musician of the week: The Wrestling Album (1985)
Episode 639 - Suckin' on Pollen
The Professor is back in NYS and apparently brought the pollen with him. Everyone's car is yellow now. If we were gonna have fun with it, we would add a bell every time ODM wiped his nose. But that would make the whole episode a collection of bells going off. Grab your box of tissues and make sure your starter is working because it's time to talk wrasslin. Also this week:
- News
- Backlash 2025 results
- This week in NJPW, AEW, and WWE
- Bring it to the Table<...
Episode 638 - "Predictions"
The Professor is on the road again, so ODM is running the show until further notice. This week he talks about the recent WWE releases, Hogan's lies over the years, and is bringing someone else's "predictions" to the table. And in our Top Topic, ODM gives us all a history lesson. Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: Black Saturday
Episode 637 - Arquette-Inception
Five years ago, before we decided to recap the Monday Night Wars, we brought up the epic night that David Arquette won the WCW World Title. It became a running gag that we got so tired of we stopped talking about it. Now we are here and we have no choice but to talk about it. And in a historic ToW moment, we are watching our first WCW Thunder, or one match anyway. Join us as we relive the moment pro wrestling turned upside down and WCW showed us just how bad things were. Also this week:
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Episode 636 - Eatin' & Yeetin'
Wrestlemania 41 is in the books and we feel hungover from the weekend. But the best way to deal with a hangover is to get back on the horse. Get some coffee, this is a long one as we open with looking back at the Spectacle of Chesticles, and we close out with non wrestling. Also this week:
- News
- Wrestlemania 41 results and reactions
- This week in NJPW, AEW and WWE
- Bring it to the table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
...
Episode 635 - Not a Sponsor
Our go home show for Wrestlemania 41. We go over our predictions and call sleeper and dud of the weekend. And we take that a step further with our top topic, looking back at the best and worst match from every Wrestlemania. Not sponsored by A1 steak sauce. Also this week:
- News
- This week in WWE, AEW and NJPW
- Wrestlemania 41 predictions
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: 40 Years of Wrestlemania - Best & Worst...
Episode 634 - One More For The Road
Moxley Hogan retains, Swerve calls out Booker T, and The Young Shmucks make their lackluster return. Meanwhile, WWE is ramping up towards Wrestlemania. And 25 years ago, WCW began its final nosedive with a hard reset. Grab one more cup of coffee for the road and settle in as we head towards the showcase of the immortals. Also this week:
- This week in NJPW, WWE and AEW
- Sakura Genesis and Dynasty results
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top...
Episode 633 - Daddy Says I'm the Best
This episode is all kinds of screwed up. From the recording, to the content, to the episode name, to the last minute posting. So pretty much a normal week here at The Top of Wrestling. Enjoy! Also this week:
- News
- This week in TNA, AEW and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Movie of the week: Ready to Rumble
Episode 632 - Shorter and Squattier
Imagine driving 11 hours just to get back flipped on to a spiked bat. This week we talk the road to Wrestlemania in 2025 and 2000. And in our top topic, we show the glaring difference between AEW's women's roster and NXT's. Inadvertently. Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW, NJPW, TNA, and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: The Top of Today's Women's Crop - 2025 Edition
Episode 631 - Stop, She's Already Dead
It's our 250th episode! And boy do we have a celebration planned! Actually, it's just a normal show where we talk about wrestling and pop culture. But don't let that stop you from listening! Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW, TNA, and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- TV show of the week: The League
Episode 630 - The Dog Was Choking The Ref
I did it, for Bianca. This week we talk listener feedback, a tale of two cage matches, and what men's wrestlers are in store for a push in 2025. Get your taser, cover your face, and watch for the dog. Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW and WWE
- Bring it to the table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: Top of Today's Crop - 2025 Men's Edition
Episode 629 - Love is a Battlefield
John Cena turned heel! Elimination Chamber 2025 ended with the biggest heel turn since Hogan in '96. The Road to Wrestlemania is taking shape, we talk about one of ODM's favorite shows, and The Professor is on his way to see Pat Benetar. Oh, and John Cena turned heel! Also this week:
- News
- John Cena turned heel
- Elimination Chamber 2025 results
- Bring it to the Table
- John Cena turned heel
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- TV show...
Episode 628 - Welcome Back Professor, The Monks Loved It
Reunited and it feels so good. The Professor is back! We get back to what we call normal around here and there's no shortage of things to discuss. The partnership between TNA and WWE is heating up and AEW is, well, AEW. And to let Professor ease back into things, we get story time with ODM. Also this week:
- News
- Notes and what ODM missed, with The Professor
- This week in AEW, TNA, and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the...
Episode 627 - When's The Professor Coming Back?
Three PPVs in one weekend and it's not even Wrestlemania week yet. Well, one was actually a glorified house show. Raunchy jokes, good music, and lots of wrasslin'. And still no Professor. Also this week:
- News
- Grand Slam, Vengeance Day, and New Beginning in Osaka results
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Musician/Band of the Week: The Roots
Episode 626 - Monster Ripper
This episode went so off the rails, we missed the 12pm deadline. But we are still here! Also this week:
- News
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: El Generico vs Kevin Steen: Fight Without Honor watchalong
Episode 625 - Eat a Sandwich
While Mr. Broken Throat is recovering, ODM is taking the reins. A very polarizing Royal Rumble is in the books. Were you happy with the Rumble results? Also this week:
- News
- Royal Rumble 2025 results
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Musician/Band of the week: Clutch
Episode 624 - Love Gun
The Professor is home, doing well, and getting some rest. Now that the cat's away....Royal Rumble 2025 is on the horizon and there's lots of possibilities and overlapping storylines. Who do we predict will win each Rumble? Hit play and find out! Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: The Very Best of the Royal Rumble (Past & Predictions)
Episode 623 - First Ballot Vacant Hall of Fame
RIP Bob Uecker. WWE and TNA partner up just in time for the Rumble, and AEW continues to nose dive like TK into a desk full of powder. The WCW World Title in 2000 continues its hot shotting, and Batman. Because, it's Batman. Also this week:
- News
- This week in WWE, AEW, and TNA/Impact
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: Batman
Episode 622 - It Ain't Easy Being Cheesy
JR passed on Sunny days, leopard print and camels, and ultra trolls on Facebook. All that and 2 drunk idiots watching classic matches. A little cheesy, a little sleazy, a little greasy. Ewww. Also this week:
- News
- This week in WWE, AEW, and NJPW
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: Weezy Watches the Final 4
Episode 621 - Why Use Many Word, Read a Book
The second show of the year has to be better, right? Well it is because we were actually recording. In the year 2000, WCW had George "The Animal" Steele, Tito Santana, and Superfly Jimmy Snuka on NITRO. In the year 2025, RAW had Hulk Hogan on RAW. Sunrise, sunset. Also this week:
- News (and what we missed last week)
- This week in WWE, AEW, and NJPW
- Wrestle Kingdom 19, Wrestle Dynasty 2025, and the first RAW on Netflix recaps
- Bring it to the Table
- This week (and la...
Episode 620 - New Year, Same Problems
I'm at a loss for words. Happy New Year!
Episode 619 - Brushing Your Teeth with Root Beer
It's our 5 year anniversary and the 2024 Christmas Episode! We give our 2024 awards, Bitchochet gets pelted with toilet paper, and Professor tries to say Takeshita. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! Also this week:
- News
- This week in AEW and WWE
- Bring it to the Table
- This week in the Monday Night Wars
- Top Topic: The 2024 Top of Wrestling Awards
