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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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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 World Championship) The Rock would defend that title against Chris Jericho. After that, the winners of those two matches would meet to determine who would be the Undisputed WWE Champion with both titles. Four superstars, three matches and the result would be one Undisputed WWE Champion. Follow Us On Social Media! YouTube: / perchedonthetoprope Facebook: www.facebook.com/perchedonthetoprope X: @perchedtoprope Tik Tok: / perchedonthetoprope Instagram: @perchedonthetopropepodcast #OnThisDay #ThisDayInProWrestlingHistory #wwehistory #wrestlingcommunity #wrestlingnews #perchedonthetoprope #wwewrestler Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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: DX PPV or your rich friends parents paid the $39.99 and they told you about it in school. On that ppv, Stone Cold faced The Rock to the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Did he retain? Did he lose? The suspense would kill you having to wait, but you get to watch WWF Raw.. and find out plus, what happened that caused Stone Cold to do what he did on Raw? Whole WWF had the Stone Cold and The Rock saga closing down for a bit, WCW was hot and heavy with factions like The nWo, Four Horseman, and Raven's Flock! Disco Infero would take on Saturn for a third time for the WCW TV Title on WCW Nitro, was the third time the charm for Disco Inferno? #OnThisDay #ProWrestlingHistory #WWE #WWF #WCW #WWFRaw #WCWNitro #wrestlingcommunity #wrestlingnews #wrestlinghistory Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 and they told you about it in school. On that ppv, Stone Cold faced The Rock to the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Did he retain? Did he lose? The suspense would kill you having to wait, but you get to watch WWF Raw.. and find out plus, what happened that caused Stone Cold to do what he did on Raw?Whole WWF had the Stone Cold and The Rock saga closing down for a bit, WCW was hot and heavy with factions like The nWo, Four Horseman, and Raven's Flock! Disco Infero would take on Saturn for a third time for the WCW TV Title on WCW Nitro, was the third time the charm for Disco Inferno? #OnThisDay #ProWrestlingHistory #WWE #WWF #WCW #WWFRaw #WCWNitro #wrestlingcommunity #wrestlingnews #wrestlinghistory Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 thrill of wrestling's biggest moments all over again! #OnThisDay #ProWrestlingHistory #WCWHistory #WWEHistory #WWEUniverse #WrestlingCommunity #WrestlingPodcast #WrestlingNews #PerchedOnTheTopRope Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 6th1999: 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 BOOKED IT! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yor4ZoZ5dcw2003: Former WCW talent The Wall passes away2004: Last women's main event on WWE Raw until 20162014: Who from WWE joins UFC?2014: Jimmy Del Rey passes away2018: Larry Hennig passes away#ThisDayInProWrestlingHistory #WWEHistory #WrestlingHistory #onthisday #ufc #wwe #wrestlingcommunity #perchedonthetoprope Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 issues Randy Savage had before his last match. 2005: Eric Bischoff FIRED! 2009: TNA Wrestling announced that Hulk Hogan would debut for the company & more! 2018: Tom Billington fka The Dynamite Kid passes away at the age of 60 on his birthday. We give a ten bell salute! #OnThisDay #WrestlingHistory #WWE #ECW #WresltingHistory #WWECommunity #WWEUniverse #WWEHistory #perchedonthetoprope Follow Us On Social Media! YouTube: www.youtube.com/perchedonthetoprope Facebook: www.facebook.com/perchedonthetoprope X: @perchedtoprope Tik Tok: / perchedonthetoprope Instagram: @perchedonthetopropepodcast Threads: @perchedonthetopropepodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 title changes back two days later! December 4th 2001: The End of The Vince McMahon Kiss My Ass Club December 4th 2009: Rest In Peace Umaga December 4th 2016: New WWE Tag Team Champions at TLC #OnThisDay #WrestlingHistory #WWE #ECW #WresltingHistory #WWECommunity #WWEUniverse #WWEHistory #PerchedOnTheTopRope Follow Us On Social Media! YouTube: www.youtube.com/perchedonthetoprope Facebook: www.facebook.com/perchedonthetoprope X: @perchedtoprope Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@perchedonthetoprope Instagram: @perchedonthetopropepodcast Threads: @perchedonthetopropepodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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, which is a beautiful customized belt and each machine has a different belt! Jacques Rougeau also spills the news on what is next for Wrestling Academy 2025. Next years tournament will have a HUGE twist! Hear what that twist is and if you're a wrestler, tune in to find out how you can be part of Jacque Rougeau's Wrestling Academy! If you're a fan of arcade games or wrestling, you won't want to miss this epic interview! Wrestling Academy Website: https://www.wrestling-academy.ca Wrestling Academy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Rougeaupodcastp%C3%A8reetfils Player One Amusement: https://p1-ag.com/ Premier Arcade Games: https://premierarcadegames.com/ #jacquesrougeau #wrestlingacademy #arcadegames #playeroneamusement #hulkhogan #hh #edge #adamcopeland #Wrestlingcommunity #GSP #mma #mmanews #ufc #ufcnews #wwe #wwenews #PerchedOnTheTopRope Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 Jon Moxley (c) vs. Orange Cassidy Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher AEW TNT Championship Jack Perry (c) vs. Daniel Garcia Swerve Strickland vs Bobby Lashley TBS Championship Mercedes Mone (c) vs. Kris Statlander AEW Tag Team Championships Private Party (c) vs. The Outrunners vs. Kings of the Black Throne vs. The Acclaimed Jay White vs. "Hangman" Adam Page MJF vs. Roderick Strong "Big Boom" A.J. (with Big Justice) vs. Q.T. Marshall* #AEWFullGear #AEW #AllEliteWrestling #PPV #WrestlingPodcast #PerchedOnTheTopRope #WrestlingCommunity Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 Mina Shirakawa’s future in AEW pay-per-view events appearing on Max and their pricing AEW competing with WWE’s ID program AEW’s live events schedule and smaller venues Black singles stars and how AEW has balanced representation over time, along with plans for 2025 The kickoff party for the All In Arlington event The future of AEW Rampage and whether it will remain a weekly TV show in 2025 All In VIP package numbers Tony Khan closed the call by sharing his excitement for Full Gear, reflecting on the history of past venues that hosted the event. He promised fans a great show and mentioned a post-show press event. #AEW #AEWNews #AEWFullGear #FullGear #WrestligCcommunity #WrestlingNews #PerchedOnTheTopRope Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 training hitting the heavy bag citing he might be ready for a return to boxing...again! Royal Rumble is 74 days away! Dustin Rhodes doesn't like CoKane #wwe #wwenews #aew #aewnews #wrestlingcommunity #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpodcast #perchedonthetoprope Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 also talks about his WWE Retro as a tribute to the Hasbro figure and Steve Keirn makes an appearance as both share stories about Owen Hart! Hear Ottman share exciting stories about WWE Legends like Earthquake, Sid, and Bam Bam Bigelow. Ottman also shares how it feels to have Cody Rhodes back home in WWE! Time Stamp 00:27 Tugboats talks his new retro figure 01:09 Talks unreleased Tugboat Hasbro figure 01:45 Talks Vince McMahon changing his character from Tugboat to Typhoon 03:52 Talks being part of a great retro lineup 04:14 Matt Cardona owns the Tugboat 2 up have you ever tried to buy it? 05:05 Fans and customs 05:50 shares story about a 12 yr old make him a Shockmaster bobblehead that's one of his prize possessions 06:40 excitement of the retro and new typhoon 08:05 Natural Disasters and Super Natural? 08:50 Shockmaster Shocker shirt 09:20 His shirt guy now works for WWE 10:38 SUPRISE WITH STEVE KIERN What it was like to work with Owen Hart 11:42 Steve Kiern on rib with Owen Hart 13:00 changing move set between characters 13:45 Talks working with Earthquake 14:45 Work in Bam Bam Bigelow 15:00 Persona he liked portraying the most & struggles of life on the road 17:50 Coming from a time where wrestling match told a story 18:15 Being trained by Dean Malenko's father 19:50 Reacting to Cody back in WWE 21:06 Being part of the Mortal Kombat tv show END #wwe #FredOttman #Tugboat #Typhoon #Shockmaster #WWELegends #WWFSkinner #wrestlingcommunity #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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? Is War Games better than the traditional five versus five Survivor Series elimination match? The WWE ID program seems like a developmental system of its day. WWE is basically signing indy talents from multiple independent promotions. Is this good for the promotions? Jim Ross and Teddy Long comment. We also discuss how The Nightmare Factory (owned by Cody Rhodes and QT Marshall) joined the WWE ID program and the conversation QT Marshall had with his boss, Tony Khan over it. Lastly, as we close the show out, "spoiler free's the way to be... we got the results of 11-18-2024 WWE Raw episode and we share the results! #spoilers #wwe #wweraw #wweuniverse #wwenews #aew #aewnews #wrestlingcommunity Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 #WWECrownJewel #WWENews #WrestlingCommunity #PerchedOnTheTopRope Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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, manage and talks about how expensive it can be if you don't have health insurance! Lucian shares how Oklahoma has passed for new sports such as bare-knuckle fighting, but that will not be under eyes of the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission and talks about the unfairness that pro wrestling faces in Oklahoma to the point its too hard to get popular wrestlers to come to independent shows due to the strict rules. Lucian fills Lee on the 2022 bill Oklahoma passed banning transgender athletes to face their same sex counter part, but that inter-gender matches are banned in the Oklahoma as well. Basically, Trans-gender people are banned from wrestling in the state of Oklahoma. Lucian talks the process that the athletic commission has taken and why it will not change anything with Legislation. Lucian is now currently seeking to get The Oklahoma State Athletic Commission out of professional wrestling and allow transgender people to wrestle in Oklahoma! Like Finn Balor and AEW have said, "Wrestling is for everyone!" #WrestlingCommunity #LGBTQ #LGBTQPride #Pride #WrestlingNews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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, manage and talks about how expensive it can be if you don't have health insurance! Lucian shares how Oklahoma has passed for new sports such as bare-knuckle fighting, but that will not be under eyes of the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission and talks about the unfairness that pro wrestling faces in Oklahoma to the point its too hard to get popular wrestlers to come to independent shows due to the strict rules. Lucian fills Lee on the 2022 bill Oklahoma passed banning transgender athletes to face their same sex counter part, but that inter-gender matches are banned in the Oklahoma as well. Basically, Trans-gender people are banned from wrestling in the state of Oklahoma. Lucian talks the process that the athletic commission has taken and why it will not change anything with Legislation. Lucian is now currently seeking to get The Oklahoma State Athletic Commission out of professional wrestling and allow transgender people to wrestle in Oklahoma! Like Finn Balor and AEW have said, "Wrestling is for everyone!" #WrestlingCommunity #LGBTQ #LGBTQPride #Pride #WrestlingNews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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! Steveson discusses how he found out he had trading cards, and was part of WWE 2k23 and 2k24! While talking about NXT, Steveson expressed how he brought up making a rule in The Heritage Cup Matches to favor The No Quarter Catch Crew. Is Steveson willing to do a, "Death Match?" Does he have anyone he wants to face on the independent scene? What's in store for the future? Catch this and more in this exclusive interview! 00:00 Intro + NEW Steveson Wrestling Merch 02:40 Thoughts on his WWE tryout & almost missing his tryout and why 05:23 - Who was there training wise at the tryout 07:30 - Talks first bump going bad 08:30 - Gerald Briscoe story + shows off item 12:20 - WWE's reason for not letting him be Bobby Steveson - Describes the name process 13:40 - Story creating his NXT name 14:29 - What name he liked more and he chose 15:50 - Did any fans from Florida pay attention to you being named after a convicted killer since it’s Florida? 16:30 - Any hopes of being a tag team with your brother or have a feud with each other? - Talks being his brothers first one-on-one match 20:20 - Merchandise talk Cards & Videogames 27:15 -Connecting with fans selling ring worn gear 31:25 - On getting advice in NXT 33:00 - How he saw it done on WWE Raw with advice 33:35 - Any take-a-ways working NXT UK? 36:04 - Talks drinking while filming vignettes 38:44 - Shares story about NXT UK fans 39:51 - What he hated about being over in NXT UK 43:40 - What was the atmosphere like in the locker room? 44:20 - First ple was NXT Halloween havoc in a ambulance match, were you excited for your first ple and the fued turning heel 44:40 - Rodrick Strong was supposed to turn, not Damon Kemp 45:30 - Diamond Mine & Bobby told of change and his thoughts about it 48:00 - The plan they had for the match but didn't workout 50:40 - Which faction did you enjoy being in more, diamond mine or no quarter catch crew? 52:35 - Thoughts on heritage cup & rules you wrestled in a match Tony D’Angelo 53:09 - Wanted No Catch Clause Rule in Heritage Cup Matches 54:00 - Trying to be creative to get fans into Heritage Cup matches in USA 55:20 - Praises Noam Dar for Heritage Cup work 56:35 - Is there anyone you want to work with on the independent scene? 58:45 - Music, Starting Steveson Wrestling amateur wrestling school - loves coaches and being around kids 1:04:20 - Would you ever try a “death match?” - Wants to do GCW Bloodsport #NXT #WWENXT #WrestlingCommunity #WrestlingCards #WrestlingCollector #DamonKemp #BobbySteveson Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 her thoughts on the Oklahoma State Athletic Commissions decision. 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. Lay'lah expresses that the wrestling community has been very open, and very accepting of her (with a few exceptions). She has goals within the wrestling community including dream matches with top wrestling superstars! Laylah James interview 00:00 Intro 00:49 Coming up in wrestling being trans 02:25 Coming out as transgender 03:25 How she felt about herself as a male 04:00 Changing at school 04:20 Bullying 05:40 Finding resources on trans community 07:00 Advice to those struggling 09:10 Oklahoma Bill "Save Women's Sports" thoughts 10:45 Inter-gender matches in wrestling history 11:45 Oklahoma Bill and its effects on Nyla Rose 16:00 Any reluctant telling promoters she's trans 17:10 Promoter having issue with her being trans 18:50 Podcasters cancelling 20:25 People afraid of backlash 22:15 When she became a fan of pro wrestling 22:59 Wrestling inter-gender matches and backlash 24:30 Not having any women to train with or wrestle at school 24:50 Oklahoma Banning matches, what about training? 26:25 If you're banning trans what happens when they wrestle men 27:00 Thoughts on people wanting all trans sports 27:50 Transgender Boxing League? 29:15 Rick Steiner - Gisele Shaw WrestleCon 32:46 Who does Lay'lah James look up to 35:30 Comments on the Nyla Rose post from non-wrestling fans 36:50 How Lay'lah wants trans people represented in wrestling 38:00 Shoutout to Taylor One Shot creating a transgender belt 42:45 Thankful for acceptance in wrestling 44:10 Going to certain places also having an issue with race 45:00 Wrestlers she wants to work with in the future 45:25 Shares story almost wrestling Nyla Rose Resources https://transequality.org/ https://www.hrc.org/resources/be-an-a... https://gate.ngo/our-work/ #LaylahJames #NylaRose #SupportIndyWrestling #transcommunity #lgbtq #WrestlingCommunity #WrestlingNews #Oklahoma Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 Athletic Commission will no longer allow Nyla Rose to say cis-women in AEW. On our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerchedOnTheTopRope/ we made post regrading this... and the comments, really shows how transphobic some fans of wrestling can act. In this video, we read those comments. Like AEW says, "Wrestling is for everyone!" Like, share, and subscribe for more content that champions diversity and challenges stigmas in wrestling and beyond! If you or anyone you know who is in the LBGTQ+ community and struggling, please reach out to The Trevor Project. www.thetrevorproject.org/ #NylaRose #WrestlingCommunity #TransRights #Inclusion #Wrestling #lgbt #lgbtq #pride #wrestlingnews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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. When asked if he has equity in AEW and the Sports Business Journal mentioning the possible stake in an article, Tony Khan said he will not get into the ownership structure but does have 100% of the voting structure and holds the vast majority of shares. Khan also confirmed is the controlling owner. Asked about Bryan Danielson and what it is like to work with him and his status, Khan said that one of the highlights of his life has been working with Danielson and watching him win the title at All In. Khan added Danielson has been instrumental in AEW and the story and rivalry with Jon Moxley encompasses all of AEW. Khan doesn’t want to see Danielson’s full-time run come to an end, much like many of the fans. In regards to the negotiation process with Daniel Garcia re-signing with AEW, Khan said that he understood why Garcia wanted to take time with a decision of this magnitude. He added it’s a great beacon to the sport that he is someone that a lot of people want to work with and have spent time mentoring. He believes Garcia is a homegrown star and wanted to put him in a prominent spot. Khan outlined the connection Garcia has with the fans and how they have been believing in him more and more, especially coming out of the Continental Classic. Khan was thrilled to extend Garcia’s contract for years to come and very excited about it. In regards to the thinking behind the trades of Rush and Lance Archer, Khan said that there have been trades in wrestling in the past but he hasn’t seen it since he was a kid. He noted previous trades in sports and how it can change the scenery, adding that Jake Roberts and Don Callis are great managers. Khan also mentioned that a new coach will help Lance Archer and Rush with their new managers. When asked about a possible ROH deal and there being no updates, Khan said while ROH is not part of the deal it is important for the company as a whole and more media rights are set to be determined. Asked about more details on the PPV model beginning in 2025 and the Max model, khan stated that he is still finalising details before more details are rolled out. Khan added that live viewers matching wrestling on Max will be huge both live and with the back catalogue and that they have taken a lot of pride in AEW PPVs this year and Max took notice. Asked about the rise of women’s wrestling in AEW and ROH, Khan said it is at a real high point and he enjoys working on it. Khan also praiseed the quality of the rosters getting better and better, noting that Mariah May and Toni Storm’s storyline has been a highlight this year. Khan mentioned Baker’s absence and how he had to be in his office until 4 am to make changes to Dynamite and the card while also saying that Baker is a great star for AEW. Khan also highlighted the singing of Mercedes Mone. Khan spoke about the victims of Hurricane Helene and that last night’s Dynamite was about promoting hurricane relief as well as the PPV. Khan also added that Adam Copeland has been working directly with FEMA workers in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene’s impact on the area. Closing out the call, Khan mentioned the legacy of Antonio Inoki and what the show means to him. #AEW #AEWNews #AEWWrestleDream #WrestleDream #WrestlingCommunity Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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