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| Episode 622 - It Ain't Easy Being Cheesy | 15 Jan 2025 | 02:17:33 | |
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 | 08 Jan 2025 | 02:13:13 | |
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 last week) in the Monday Night Wars - Musician or Band of the Week: Hair Bands
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| Episode 620 - New Year, Same Problems | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:26:45 | |
I'm at a loss for words. Happy New Year! | |||
| Episode 619 - Brushing Your Teeth with Root Beer | 25 Dec 2024 | 01:49:57 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 618 - I Just Thought He Was Hungry | 18 Dec 2024 | 02:41:41 | |
And all this time I thought Nightwing was the only one to get his news from kayfabe.com. At least we had a good laugh about it. Saturday Nights Main Event is in the books, AEW is still the pits, and Wrestle Kingdom is on the Horizon. And this week, a double main event! Not the crappy, let's try and make Punk feel better double main event though. 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 #1: What Should Weezy Watch Tournament - Elite 8 to Final 4 - Top Topic #2: Non-Wrestling VII | |||
| Episode 617 - Practicing in the Mirror | 11 Dec 2024 | 02:06:37 | |
Happy Birthday Professor! He had a nice trip to LA where he saw a couple familiar names on the walk of fame, and was in the same building as Wrestlemania 39. We have hit peak Attitude Era in the wars, and we cap it all off by discussing our favorite Christmas songs and movies. Also this week:
- News, Contact and injury updates - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Musician/Band of the week: Christmas Music and Mt. Rushmore of Christmas Movies | |||
| Episode 616 - Grab a Cheek and Go | 04 Dec 2024 | 01:48:52 | |
Survivor Series 2024 was so good, it broke The Professor's throat. YEET. We are one round closer to our final 4 in the what should Weezy watch tournament. Do you agree with our selections or have we lost the plot? Only one way to find out. Also this week:
- News - Survivor Series 2024 results - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: What Should Weezy Watch Tournament - Sweet 16 to Elite 8 | |||
| Episode 615 - Pilgrims or Penguins | 27 Nov 2024 | 02:19:32 | |
I was so busy brining my turkey I almost forgot to drop today's episode! Euphemisms. Join us for the best day before Thanksgiving tradition ever, The Top of Wrestling Thanksgiving show. Whatever that means. Enjoy the holiday and be safe. Cheers! Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW and WWE - Full Gear 2024 Results - Bring it to the table - This Week in the Monday Night Wars - Musician or band of the week: Chat about Country Music | |||
| Episode 614 - LLamas in a Cold November Rain | 20 Nov 2024 | 02:20:17 | |
Tyson/Paul was a sham, The Bills beat The Chiefs, and Llamageddon is upon us. Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: What Should Weezy Watch Tournament - Hefty 32 to Sweet 16 | |||
| Episode 613 - Best Funeral Ever | 13 Nov 2024 | 02:00:00 | |
We are twice the podcasters you are, and we have half the brain that you do! A funeral featuring the car from The Blues Brothers, attempted vehicular manslaughter, and 2 cases of the bubble guts. All that and more! Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Musician/Band of the week: Disco | |||
| Episode 612 - A Harlem Street Fight in Indianapolis | 06 Nov 2024 | 02:46:06 | |
We are back, with something. Too much TV time for The Rock's daughter, Uncle Fester auditions for The Misfits, and a guy from Texas has a Harlem street fight in Indianapolis. But our top topic makes up for all of that as we discuss which matches a new fan should watch. Also this week:
- News - This week in WWE, AEW, and NJPW - Crown Jewel 2024 Results - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: What Should Weezy Watch Tournament - 64 to 32 | |||
| Episode 611 - Blame It On The Rain | 30 Oct 2024 | 02:09:43 | |
Bad prosthetics, shaved heads, and double layered blue jackets. AEW had more people guarding 1 door than were in the arena watching the show. Gotta blame it on something. Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW, WWE, and TNA - Bound For Glory 2024 Results - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Mount Rushmore of the 80's | |||
| Episode 610 - Politics and Tube Socks | 23 Oct 2024 | 02:15:27 | |
Maple Leaf Pro holds it's first event, Bound For Glory is on the Horizon, and Meltzer blew stars all over Wrestledream. ODM gets political, the Monday Night Wars get Russo'd, and The Professor gets his inner TK on as we prepare a new tournament. Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW, NJPW, Impact, and WWE - Bring it tot the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: What Should Weezy Watch? (The Matches) | |||
| Episode 609 - Euphemisms of Wrestling | 16 Oct 2024 | 01:53:13 | |
Things we learned this week...Don't pretend to be Samoan if you're not, TK can't lead a chant, and MJF and Cole have turned more than the Big Show in the last year. We talk Wrestledream '24, No Mercy '99, and the beginning of the Russo era in WCW. And in our top topic we share our Mt. Rushmore's of Rap/Hip-hop. Also this week:
- News - Wrestledream 2024 results - This week in AEW, WWE, and NJPW - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Mount Rushmore of Rap/Hip Hop | |||
| Episode 608 - Acorns and Fatties | 09 Oct 2024 | 02:18:48 | |
Bad Blood '24 is in the books, The Rock is back, Okada/Danielson was on free TV, and Ricochet/Ospreay did a parody of their super juniors match. 25 years ago the great Gorilla Monsoon passed away, Droz got paralyzed, and Davey Boy Smith got Rock Bottomed into dog poop. Dog poop. And in our top topic, we talk about the most misused WCW wrestlers. It should come as no surprise that El Dandy is number one. Also this week:
- News - Bad Blood '24 results - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Misused WCW Wrestlers | |||
| Episode 607 - Vince and Shasta McNasty | 02 Oct 2024 | 02:27:37 | |
The Mr. McMahon docuseries is out and the ToW give their thoughts. Bad Blood is this weekend and the ToW gives their predictions. And right before recording, about 15 people died, and the ToW send their condolences. Also this week:
- News - Review of "Mr. McMahon" - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Musician of the Week: Mt Rushmore of MTV Unplugged | |||
| Episode 606 - Piping Hot and Homemade | 25 Sep 2024 | 04:06:34 | |
We are back! No, we didn't take a break, we just remembered to click save. But can anything save AEW? And 25 years ago we got one of the worst matches ever, one of the longest and most over segments ever, and one of the best endings to an episode of NITRO. Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: AEW - 5 Years Later | |||
| Episode 605 - To Save Or Not to Save | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:44:11 | |
Oops he did it again. Bird flu and failure to click save won't stop this train. This week's episode brought to you by Sudafed (not a sponsor), it's like napalm for your nostrils. Also this week:
- Stuff, I have no idea what made it in | |||
| Episode 604 - I Believe That Milk Water Is Our Future | 11 Sep 2024 | 02:40:12 | |
Well, All Out happened. I guess we have to talk about it. It's been a while since we have done a watch-along, so we went with the spectacle that was Swerve/Hangman IV. Make sure you clean your glasses. Also this week:
- News - All Out 2024 results - This week in WWE and AEW - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Swerve vs Hangman IV - Watch-along | |||
| Episode 603 - I'm Not Saying I'm A Fan | 04 Sep 2024 | 01:52:09 | |
Bash in Berlin was exactly what we expected, no more, no less. Except for the ONE spot that made us all go ewwww. And is Nickelback really as bad as everyone says? Spoiler, yes. Also this week:
- News - Bash in Berlin results - This week in WWE, AEW, and TNA - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Band of the week: Nickelback (P.S. - They still suck) | |||
| Episode 602 - A Ref is a Ref, Of Course Of Course | 28 Aug 2024 | 02:07:12 | |
Season 6 is off and running and what a better way to keep the momentum with one of our favorite segments, Non-Wrestling. And we pay respect to Sid Vicious, the master and ruler of the world. Also this week:
- News - All In 2024 Results - This week in WWE and AEW - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Non Wrestling VI | |||
| Episode 601 - Just A Minor Panic Attack | 21 Aug 2024 | 01:39:47 | |
Season 6 begins now! The NJPW G1 has finished, All In is on the horizon, and CM Punk has gotten a dog, a bracelet, and a strap over more than any wrestler in AEW. And as part of the new season, we have moved from movies to music. Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW, NJPW, and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Musician of the week: Best voice of all time | |||
| Episode 599 - Nothing's Gonna Stop Herb Now | 14 Aug 2024 | 01:53:10 | |
It's the Season 5 finale, and we have 2 top topics! GED electricians, cocaine fueled money marks not named TK, and mannequins. We will be back next week to kick off Season 6. Cheers! 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: UWF and Herb Abrams - Movie of the Week: Mannequin and Mannequin 2 | |||
| Episode 598 - Pristine Couches | 07 Aug 2024 | 02:02:46 | |
As we close on season 5 we review SummerSlam '24, we look back at the road to SummerSlam '99, and we talk about how awesome The Beatles are. Also this week:
- News - SummerSlam 2024 results - This week in AEW, WWE, and NJPW - Bring it to the table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Are The Beatles Overrated? | |||
| Episode 597 - So Good Your Face Won't Work | 31 Jul 2024 | 01:42:13 | |
Happy hour started a little early for the ToW this week. It's the go home show for SummerSlam '24 and the card looks stacked. We discuss our predictions as well as hopping in the DeLorean once again. 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: Top SummerSlam moments | |||
| Episode 596 - Puppies, Beavers, and Pee Wee Herman | 24 Jul 2024 | 02:32:01 | |
SummerSlam and All In are on the horizon. We discuss the build up, or lack thereof, and the possibilities surrounding them. Or in a certain case, the fact that we would rather just play 2K24. Also this week:
- News - This week in WWE, NJPW, and AEW - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Movie of the Week: Favorite Standup Comedians | |||
| Episode 595 - Wrestling Underwater | 17 Jul 2024 | 01:47:04 | |
Remember when we had hope for a new wrestling promotion? The ToW remembers. This week we talk about the last 5 years of pro wrestling in the USA. Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Rasslin': 2019-Today | |||
| Episode 594 - It Insists Upon Itself | 10 Jul 2024 | 01:59:57 | |
MitB seems to have been a polarizing PLE for most. Safe to say the ToW was happy with the results. Most of them anyway. What did you think? Also this week:
- News - Money in the Bank 2024 Results - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Movie of the Week: Movies We Refuse to Watch | |||
| Episode 593 - Sting or Stang Part Deux: Do Dead Legs Grow Hair? | 03 Jul 2024 | 02:06:12 | |
ODM with the top topic this week and we go back in time. While going back in time. Also this week:
- News - Forbidden Door 2024 Recap - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Grand Masters of Wrestling | |||
| Episode 592 - Here For the Hawk Tuah | 26 Jun 2024 | 02:06:50 | |
This week's episode name may not stand the test of time, but as we like to say at the ToW, topical! Jacob Fatu has arrived, AE-flub underwhelms with a not so forbidden door, and we take a look at the MCU. Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Movie of the Week: The Marvel Universe (Phase 1) | |||
| Episode 591 - Sticky Milkers | 19 Jun 2024 | 02:36:42 | |
The curse of The ToW continues! But it didn't stop us from bringing the weirdness. Gettin' a little sticky in here. Also this week:
- News - Clash at the Castle 2024 recap - This week in WWE and AEW - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Non-Wrestling V | |||
| Episode 590 - Wake Up The Bots | 12 Jun 2024 | 01:42:46 | |
The Professor is back! For real this time! Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Movie of the Week: The Wrestler | |||
| Episode 589 - TK Booked This Episode | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:16:27 | |
Due to technical difficulties, we had to pivot. So enjoy the shortest Top Of Wrestling episode ever. It isn't pretty, but it'll do. | |||
| Episode 588 - Something Seems Off | 29 May 2024 | 01:08:24 | |
The Professor is on holiday but the show must go on. ODM takes the reins this week, which probably means it will be our best show ever. So I'm asking everyone to download this episode at least three times in order to prove that. We miss you Professor! Also this week:
- News - King and Queen of the Ring 2024 recap - Double or Nothing 2024 recap - ODM's YEAH! of the week - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Movie of the Week: Ozark | |||
| Episode 587 - Aloha Owen Hart | 22 May 2024 | 02:13:48 | |
This week we relive the tragedy that was Over the Edge '99. We take the time to discuss some of our favorite Owen moments as well as if he really is as good as everyone remembers. Spoiler alert, he is. Also this week:
- News - This week in WWE and AEW - Bring it to the table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: The Best of Owen Hart | |||
| Episode 586 - No More Camping or Arby's | 15 May 2024 | 01:17:50 | |
This might be the shortest show we have ever done. And not to jump ahead, but next week might be the most somber show we have ever done. But we're professionals and I'm sure we will find a way to lighten things up by being as inappropriate as we can. Also this week:
- News - This week in WWE and AEW - Bring it to the table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Movie of the week: The Sopranos | |||
| Episode 585 - No Storylines vs No Problems | 08 May 2024 | 01:54:30 | |
We could have made this entire episode about The Last Match, but we decided to talk about other stuff as well. 25 years ago Lil Naitch was born, and 25 years later The Nature Boy gets kicked out of a restaurant. Sunrise, sunset. 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 Top 20 GMs | |||
| Episode 584 - Buses and Bumps For Ratings | 01 May 2024 | 01:42:02 | |
Thanks to stupid O.D.M., recording day has changed and we are all kinds of screwed up. Thankfully nowhere near as bad as AEW, so hey, there's that. Enjoy! Also this week:
- News - 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 Breaking Bad Movie | |||
| Episode 583 - Are We Done? | 24 Apr 2024 | 02:20:24 | |
Seriously, are we done? Jericho won another title, Becky is champ again, and Matt Hardy is back in TNA. What a time to be alive boys. Also this week:
- News - AEW Dynasty 2024 recap - This week in TNA, AEW, and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Mount Rushmore of PPVs | |||
| Episode 582 - Number 2 Talks About Number 1 | 17 Apr 2024 | 02:44:29 | |
AEW shot themselves in the foot, and made CM Punk look good all at the same time. The only question is which happens first? TK runs out of money, or the TV rights deal doesn't get renewed? Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Movie of the Week: Top Action Movies | |||
| Episode 581 - Dude Wipes Presents: Brother vs Brother | 10 Apr 2024 | 02:32:05 | |
Wrestlemania 40 is in the books. One story finishes and another begins. Stephanie McMahon ushers in a "New Era" in WWE, which some people have dubbed the Paul Levesque era. We've said it before, it's a good time to be a wrestling fan. Also this week:
- News - Wrestlemania 40 recap - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Mount Rushmore of commentators | |||
| Episode 580 - The 200th Show | 03 Apr 2024 | 02:47:14 | |
200 episodes! It's been a hell of a journey and there is no end in sight. It's our go home show for Wrestlemania 40. We take a look at the main events and lay out the possibilities as well as giving our predictions. Also this week:
- News - This week in WWE and AEW - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Nights Wars - Top Topic: 200th Episode and Wrestlemania lists | |||
| Episode 579 - Where Have I Seen This Before? | 27 Mar 2024 | 03:15:30 | |
We are closing in, not only on Wrestlemania 40, but also episode 200 of The Top of Wrestling! 25 years ago Bart Gunn got a receipt from WWF, Stephanie McMahon became an on screen personality, and Bret Hart quit WCW...sort of. Also This Week:
- News - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Non-Wrestling IV | |||
| Episode 578 - Sixheads and Shnozzes | 20 Mar 2024 | 02:30:46 | |
Give me a hell yeah if you're ready for Wrestlemania! We look back at the famous beer bath on RAW and look ahead to Wrestlemania week 2024. It's Wednesday, you know what that means. Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Movie of the week: Horrible movies | |||
| Episode 577 - Remind Me Never To Go To New Jersey | 13 Mar 2024 | 02:18:25 | |
I never understood what people meant when they said Saturn is in retrograde. I think I have a better idea after watching Uncensored '99. It's Wednesday, you know what that means. Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Mount Rushmore of Women's Wrestlers | |||
| Episode 576 - Gary Payton For The Three | 06 Mar 2024 | 02:27:36 | |
Viking horns, dick kicks, pre-rolls, Playboy, and Terry Taylor on commentary. All that and a recap of AEW Revolution 2024. Was it as good as the IWC made it out to be? Probably not. It's Wednesday, you know what that means. Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW and WWE - AEW Revolution 2024 results - Bring it to the Table - This Week in the Monday Night Wars - Movie of the Week: Hidden Favorites | |||
| Episode 575 - Turning Heel With Your Face | 28 Feb 2024 | 02:05:34 | |
Sometimes timing is perfect, as this week we discuss an underrated heel turn from '99 as well as our Mt. Rushmore of heels. It's Wednesday, you know what that means. Also this week:
- News - This week in WWE, AEW, NJPW, and TNA - Fact Check with Buster - Bring it to the Table - This Week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Mount Rushmore of Heels | |||
| Episode 574 - Sal Manella and the Disco Dishwater | 21 Feb 2024 | 02:50:04 | |
Work work work work work. No, not the song, the movie. Any thoughts? It's Wednesday, you know what that means. Also this week:
- News - This week in AEW and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Movie of the week: Top Comedies | |||
| Episode 573 - Word of the Day | 14 Feb 2024 | 02:24:38 | |
The Rock slaps Cody, The Professor wishes he could slap O.D.M., and 25 years ago the WWF put on a Big Show. It's Wednesday, you know what that means. Also this week:
- News - This week in WWE, NJPW, and AEW - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Top Topic: Mount Rushmore of Managers | |||
| Episode 572 - He Just Doesn't Get It | 07 Feb 2024 | 02:11:19 | |
The Rock pulls another Black Adam, Cody may never finish his story, and 25 years ago NITRO went uncontested. Not that they took advantage of it. It's Wednesday, you know what that means. Also this week:
- News - This week in WWE and AEW - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Movie of the week: Drama/Suspense Favorites | |||