Perched On The Top Rope

Welcome everyone to Perched On The Top Rope!

Perched On The Top Rope is a professional wrestling/sports entertainment podcast. Shows drop Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 9 pm Eastern Time!

What can you expect from the show?

Wrestling Interviews: WWE Hall of Famers, IMPACT Wrestling Talents, former ECW, WCW, NJPW talents and more!

Wrestling News: Lee and Justin dish it out weekly with news, rumors, and PPV predictions!

Keeping The Peace With Former MLW Referee, Larry Peace: Former MLW Referee, Larry Peace comes on with a weekly segment called, Keeping The Peace. Larry shares some positive wrestling news!

HEAT Magnet: The Heat Magnet Segment was a limited-series that was so popular we turned it into a weekly segment! We look at who has heat in wrestling, and why!

Action Figure Talk: If you're a figure collector and need all the latest updates from WWE Elites, AEW, KWK and other wrestling related figure lines... Lee and Justin will keep you up-to-date with all the latest going on in the action figure world of wrestling!

Video Game Talk: No matter if its WWE 2k, AEW Fight Forever, or one of the various independent made videogames, we talk about them all and you can watch us play on Twitch at twitch.tv/perchedonthetoprope

Meet The Cast

The Host, Former Dirt Sheet Writer, Lee. Lee has written for dirt sheets such as The Daily DDT, Ringside News, and SportsKeeda. He's an avid collector of ring worn gear and wrestling figures! He's been a fan for over 30 years!

The Co-Host, The Perched Correspondent, Justin. Justin has attended over 120 wrestling shows from WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, ROH, and NJPW! He is also a figure collector!

Keeping The Peace, Larry Peace. Larry is a former MLW referee with nearly twenty years in the professional wrestling/sports entertainment business!

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Episodes

E250: World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling Promoter Dillon Hines Explains Card Changes, Thoughts on Penta WWE Debut

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, Dill...

Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 28 min

E249: What Happened Between Dillion Hines and Misha Montana, Matt Riddle & Sabu At BIG TIME Wrestling?

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...

Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 22 min

E248: ROH FINAL BATTLE Media Call With Tony Khan

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? #ROH #ROHFinalBattle #RingOfHonor #WrestlingCommunity #WrestlingNews #PerchedOnTheTopRope #TonyKhan Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: htt...

Dec 19, 2024•49 min

E247: Indy Wrestler & Adult Film Star Nadia White On Pro Wrestling Discrimination and Sexism

Pro-Wrestling and Sports Entertainment have walked a fine line with The Adult Entertainment Industry since The Monday Night Wars between WWF and WCW. Not only did the two biggest companies in pro wrestling implement adult entertainment and entertainers, but ECW during that time would as well. TNA even used Chyna for a match even after she started her adult film career. Even recently, Matt Riddle was on MLW talking about being at the AVN Awards. So, why is it in 2024 is being an adult entertainer...

Dec 17, 2024•32 min

E247: Indy Wrestler & Adult Film Star Nadia White On Pro Wrestling Discrimination and Sexism

Dec 17, 2024•32 min

E246: This Day In Pro Wrestling History AJ LEAVES TNA, SmackDown Celebrates 800! Episodes

On this day in wrestling history, a shocking moment went down as AJ Styles left TNA, sending shockwaves throughout the professional wrestling world! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane to December 16th, 2013 and relive the moment that changed the course of wrestling history. From his early days in TNA to his eventual rise to superstardom in WWE, AJ Styles' career has been marked by incredible highs and surprising lows. So, what led to his departure from TNA, and how did it impact the wres...

Dec 16, 2024•10 min

E245: This Day In Pro Wrestling History: WWF Kicks Off The ATTITUDE ERA As Bret Hart Jumps To WCW!

Get ready to rumble as the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) enters a new era of rebellion and revolution! The Attitude Era has officially begun, and it's all thanks to the shocking departure of "The Excellence of Execution" Bret Hart, who made the bold decision to jump ship to World Championship Wrestling (WCW). This pivotal moment in wrestling history marked a significant shift in the landscape of professional wrestling, as the WWF was forced to reinvent itself and push the boundaries of what w...

Dec 15, 2024•13 min

E244: This Day In Pro Wrestling History: Andre Wins Last Championship, MADUSA THROWS HER BELT OUT!

Welcome everyone to Perched On The Top Rope, This Day In Pro Wrestling History! Its Friday the 13th and today we step back in time to December 13th 1989 to see what championship would be the last championship that Andre The Giant would ever win in pro wrestling history! Following Andre The Giant, we look back at December 13th, 1993 and 1995. As in 1993, Alundra Blayze would be the first WWF Women's Champion since 1990 and on the same day two years later, she would be throwing that championship o...

Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 53 min

E243: What Happened on December 12th in Pro Wrestling History?

Perched On The Top Rope presents This Day In Pro Wrestling History! Step into the squared circle and take a trip down memory lane as we explore the most significant events that took place on December 12th in pro wrestling history! From title changes to legendary matches, we're counting down the most memorable moments that shaped the world of professional wrestling. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to relive the excitement of the past. We relive moments on December 12th dating back to 1989 all ...

Dec 12, 2024•7 min

E242: On This Day In Pro Wrestling History: Gold Changes Hands Over The Years

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and explore the biggest title changes in wrestling history that all happened on this very special day! Its December 11th and there was a shocking finish dating back to WWF Raw 1997 Where Shawn Michaels (leader of DX) faced his best friend, Triple H for the European Championship to flashing forward to 2019 when Angel Garza challenged Lio Rush for the NXT Cruiserweight championship! So sit back, relax, and get ready to relive some of the most unforgettabl...

Dec 11, 2024•6 min

E241: This Day In Pro Wrestling History: December 9th WWE Vengeance 2001 Review

This Day In Pro Wrestling History: December 9th WWE Vengeance 2001 Review The final WWE PPV of 2001 was called Vengeance at a time when WWE decided to unify two World Titles to create one Undisputed WWE Champion. Since the WWE rivalry with WCW was done, they wanted to get rid of some of the titles they had from WCW. That meant a main event on this show where the WWE Champion “Stone Cold” Steve Austin would defend the title against Kurt Angle in one match while the World Champion (former the WCW ...

Dec 09, 2024•11 min

E240: This Day In Pro Wrestling History, December 8th Monday Night Wars!

Dive into the world of professional wrestling as we take a journey through time, exploring the most significant events that shaped the sport we love today. From iconic matches to historic title changes, get ready to relive the excitement of what happened today in pro wrestling history! It's December 8th, 1997, The Monday Night Wars betwwen the WWF and WCW is HOT! WWF just had a ppv the night before and you're just getting home from school to find out what happened on Sunday's WWF In Your House: ...

Dec 08, 2024•7 min

E239:This Day In Pro Wrestling History, December 8th

Get ready to relive wrestling's BIGGEST MOMENTS in pro wrestling history! On this special day, the wrestling world witnessed some of its most iconic and jaw-dropping moments that left fans speechless, this day in pro wrestling history! It's December 8th, 1997, The Monday Night Wars betwwen the WWF and WCW is HOT! WWF just had a ppv the night before and you're just getting home from school to find out what happened on Sunday's WWF In Your House: DX PPV or your rich friends parents paid the $39.99...

Dec 08, 2024•7 min

E238: On This Day In Pro Wrestling History: Wrestling's BIGGEST Moments

Get ready to relive wrestling's BIGGEST MOMENTS in pro wrestling history! On this special day, the wrestling world witnessed some of its most iconic and jaw-dropping moments that left fans speechless. From championship wins twenty-five years ago in WCW to twenty-seven years ago with DX getting their own PPV, we're counting down the biggest moments that happened on this day. This is a must-listen for anyone who loves the world of wrestling. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to experience the thr...

Dec 07, 2024•19 min

E237: This Day In Pro Wrestling History: December 6th

Dive into the world of professional wrestling as we take a journey through time, exploring the most significant events that shaped the sport we love today. From iconic matches to historic title changes, get ready to relive the excitement of what happened today in pro wrestling history! December 6th 1999: NJPW sends Jushin Thunder Liger to WCW. Liger loses his IWGP Championship. The next week on December 6th, 1999, Liger won it back from a different wrestler. Note: Here why from VINCE RUSSO WHO B...

Dec 06, 2024•8 min

E236: WHAT Happened TODAY (December 5th) in Pro Wrestling History?

Dive into the world of professional wrestling as we take a journey through time, exploring the most significant events that shaped the sport we love today. From iconic matches to historic title changes, get ready to relive the excitement of what happened today in pro wrestling history! On December 5th, 2004: ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage wrestled his first and only match for TNA at the Turning Point PPV. Sadly, it would also be his final ever professional wrestling match. Here what went down, and the...

Dec 05, 2024•12 min

E235: WHAT Happened TODAY in Pro Wrestling History?

Dive into the world of professional wrestling as we take a journey through time, exploring the most significant events that shaped the sport we love today. From iconic matches to historic title changes, get ready to relive the excitement of what happened today in pro wrestling history! What happened during the following December 3-4th 1991: What happened between Hulk Hogan & The Undertaker? December 4th 1993: NEW ECW Tag Team Champions December 2nd-4th 2000: WWF UK Rebellion title change and...

Dec 05, 2024•19 min

E234: Jacques Rougeau Spills Secrets On NEW Player One Amusement & Premier Arcade Games Arcade Games & Wrestling Academy!

Get ready for an exclusive interview with the one and only Jacques Rougeau, as he shares behind-the-scenes footage as Player One Amusement and Premier Arcade Games reveal four new arcade drop prize machines. In this thrilling conversation, Jacques spills the beans on what's new and what's next in the world of gaming as Rougeau alongside Adam Copeland (fka Edge), GSP, and Hulk Hogan all partnered with the companies to have their own arcade drop machines. Rougeau shows off the prize to his machine...

Nov 26, 2024•30 min

E233: AEW Full Gear Predictions!!!!

Get ready for the most unpredictable pay-per-view of the year! In this video, we're diving into our AEW Full Gear predictions, and you won't want to miss them! From the high-flying action of the AEW World Tag Team Championship to the intense drama of the AEW Women's World Championship, we're covering it all. Who will emerge victorious, and who will fall short? Tune in to find out our expert analysis and bold predictions for AEW Full Gear! 2024 AEW Full Gear match card AEW World Championship -- J...

Nov 23, 2024•27 min

E232: AEW Full Gear 2024 Media Call With Tony Khan

AEW Full Gear is this Saturday! This Media Call has Tony Khan being asked a variety of topics about AEW Full Gear Pay Per View! Topics include The stakes for Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy at Full Gear for the AEW World Championship. Taping Dynamite and Collision on the same night AEW running shows in Mexico now that their TV programming is available there. Harley Cameron Toni Storm retiring Kenny Omega AEW running smaller venues for some upcoming shows AEW’s first show streaming on January 1st M...

Nov 22, 2024•57 min

E231: BIG NEWS For The Mountie, Hogan, GSP, Copeland. George Foreman. Dustin Rhodes and CoKane

Welcome everyone to Perched On The Top Rope! In this exciting episode we pro-wrestling, and boxing this week! There is BIG NEWS all around the squared circle! What does Jacques Rougeau (The Mountie), Hulk Hogan, GSP and Adam Copeland all have in common? Well. they've teamed up with Player One Amusement with something very unique, come find out what it is! Another boxer making a come back at 74 years old? Video footage of 74 year old former Heavyweight Champion, George Foreman was recorded traini...

Nov 19, 2024•20 min

E230: Interview With Fred Ottman, Talks WWE Figures, Vince McMahon Changing His Character, WWE Legends, Cody Rhodes

Get ready for some explosive revelations as Fred Ottman, a veteran of the WWE, shares some never-before-heard secrets about the inner workings of the company, including behind-the-scenes stories about Vince McMahon. Hear all about Fred Ottman talk about his WWF Hasbro figure that originally was supposed to be of Tugboat, but Ottman shares a story about Vince McMahon and Earthquake on becoming Typhoon! Has Ottman ever tried to buy the WWF prototype and 2up off @majorwfpod Matt Cardona? Ottman als...

Nov 14, 2024•23 min

E229: Another Anao'i Family Member Signed To WWE, The Bloodline? WAR GAMES vs Survivor Series, Which Match is better? WWE ID, WWE Raw 11-18 Spoilers

Welcome everyone to Episode 229 of Perched On The Top Rope! In this episode, Former Dirt sheet Writer, Lee Walker discusses how another Anao'i Family member has joined WWE. However, it was kept under wraps, until now. What member of the famous family signed to WWE? Listen and find out! The OG Bloodline vs The New Bloodline at War Games! Will this end The Bloodline storyline? What happens if Solo's Bloodline wins? Will the new Anao'i family member signed to WWE play a part? What about The Rock? I...

Nov 13, 2024•30 min

E228: WWE Crown Jewel SHOCKING Match Predictions!

Get ready for the most unpredictable event of the year - WWE Crown Jewel! In this video, we're making some SHOCKING match predictions that will leave you speechless! From surprise returns to unexpected winners, we're diving into the most likely outcomes for each match. Will your favorite superstar emerge victorious, or will they fall short? Join us as we break down the card and make our bold predictions for WWE Crown Jewel. Don't forget to like and comment with your own predictions below! #WWE #...

Nov 01, 2024•27 min

E227: Lucian Loveless SPILLS On The Oklahoma State Athletic Commission

Welcome everyone to episode 227 of Perched On The Top Rope! In this interview, our host, Lee Walker speaks with Lucian Loveless! Lucian Loveless is part of the independent wrestling scene and has been for a few decades! Wrestling has taken him all over, and one place he's been and very active in, is Oklahoma. The Independent Wrestling Scene in Oklahoma is still regulated by The Oklahoma State Athletic Commission. Lucian describes what the process is like just to get a license to wrestle, ref, ma...

Oct 29, 2024•37 min

E227: Lucian Loveless SPILLS On The Oklahoma State Athletic Commission & Pro Wrestling

Oct 27, 2024•37 min

E226: Bobby Steveson FKA Damon Kemp In NXT!

Bobby Steveson is formerly known to the WWE Universe as NXT star, Damon Kemp. Steveson talks almost missing his WWE tryout which was different than how most get a tryout. He talks how the name change in NXT works while one day he googled his wrestling name to find out something disturbing about it. Steveson talks what it was like being part of NXT from the locker-room, who he thought was a go-to for advice or to make happy in the company and highlighting key matches and his experience in NXT UK!...

Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min

E225: Lay'lah James On Trans Wrestlers in Pro Wrestling, Nyla Rose and Oklahoma Ban, Inter-Gender Matches

Lay'lah James is an independent wrestler not only out to make a name for herself, but educate the fans along the way about the trans community. Lay'lah is transgender and we discuss what was like growing up the wrong sex and the struggles she faced not only growing up, but the struggles she's faced in professional wrestling. In 2022, Oklahoma signed a bill banning trans athletes from competing against same sex (transgender woman in women sports) and this included pro-wrestling. Lay'lah shares he...

Oct 22, 2024•52 min

E224: Nyla Rose & The Transphobic Wrestling Community

In this episode, we dive deep into the epic showdown between Nyla Rose and the transphobic elements within the wrestling community. Nyla Rose is a transgender female wrestling who is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling. On December 20th, 2023 Nyla Rose wrestled another female competitor one-on-one on ring Of Honor: Honor Club episode 44. In Oklahoma, a bill was passed in 2022 that transgender athletes cannot face the same sex (transgender female facing cis -females). The Oklahoma State Athle...

Oct 15, 2024•49 min

E223: AEW WrestleDream Media Call With Tony Khan!

Ahead of the upcoming AEW WrestleDream pay-per-view on October 12th in Tacoma, Washington, Khan took questions from the media call concerning the upcoming show, the new media rights deal and the future of the promotion. AEW WrestleDream Media Call Notes When asked about a possible roster split, Khan said it’s an interesting thought and he is still working on some interesting things in terms of the future. He added that it is early to speculate given the new deal but it is an interesting thought....

Oct 11, 2024•1 hr

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