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The biggest stars in and around the professional wrestling business join hosts Robbie Fox and Jared Carrabis every Wednesday afternoon to dive into the biggest angles, news, and events of the week. Plus, bonus episodes every Monday following a pay per vie


    • May 3, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 38 EPISODES


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    Samoa Joe Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 15:29


    Jared and Robbie sit down with Samoa Joe ahead of this Sunday's Backlash pay-per-view to discuss his favorite opponents, who he'd like to face in the near future, his in-ring return and the promo he cut the night after WrestleMania, and much more!

    WrestleMania 34 Recap (FINALLY!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 112:42


    Apologies for the delay, grapplefucks, but the WrestleMania 34 recap pod is finally here! He cover the event itself, some of the fallout, and the Superstar ShakeUp!

    WrestleMania 34 Preview Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2018 105:05


    Carrabis and Robbie break down the entire WrestleMania 34 card top to bottom and give their thoughts, previews, and predictions leading into the 'Grandest Stage Of Them All'.

    WrestleMania 34 Interview: Corey Taylor of Slipknot/Stone Sour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 38:43


    Corey Taylor of Slipknot/Stone Sour joins Carrabis today to talk about his wrestling fandom, which Slipknot song would be best suited as an entrance theme, and what his most anticipated match at WrestleMania 34 is!

    WrestleMania 34 Interview: Paul Heyman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2018 15:38


    Paul Heyman joins Robbie ahead of Brock Lesnar's WWE Universal Championship defense in New Orleans at WrestleMania 34 to discuss the matchup Brock has with Roman Reigns, inducting Bill Goldberg into the WWE Hall of Fame, Daniel Bryan's return to the ring, and what's next for Brock after WrestleMania (including some UFC talk!).

    WrestleMania 34 Interview: WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2018 9:35


    Robbie interviews WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair ahead of her title defense versus Asuka at WrestleMania. They discuss Charlotte's recent surgery, the Mixed Match Challenge, Ric Flair being friends with Offset and Metro Boomin now, and obviously Charlotte's match on the Grandest Stage of Them All. Plus, Charlotte reveals what her WrestleMania attire will be inspired by, and the match SHE'S most looking forward to on the card.

    EMERGENCY BREAKING NEWS PODCAST: Daniel Bryan Has Been Cleared

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 22:01


    Episode 26: WWE Fastlane 2018 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 58:08


    We're back recapping the final WWE pay per view before WrestleMania!

    Episode 25.5: WE'RE BACK?! Plus WWE Elimination Chamber 2018 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 77:29


    Would we even be a pro wrestling podcast if we didn't come out of retirement AT LEAST once?

    Episode 25: We Got Cancelled

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2017 45:36


    This is the From The Top Rope cancellation special! We tell you all about why we got cancelled and what's next for us, while recapping the week in wrestling.

    Episode 24: Tyler Breeze

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2017 77:18


    Robbie and Carrabis are joined by “Prince Pretty” Tyler Breeze this week to discuss FCW life vs NXT life, favorite NXT memories, how Breezango came about, and the Fashion Files! Before he's in studio, the boys break down all of the news this week including a possible Batista return to the ring, Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks selling out a 10,000+ seat venue, and a Women's Royal Rumble match. They also recap the week in wrestling which includes WWE's first ever Starrcade. Cream of the Crop is favorite faction name.

    Episode 23: Joey Janela

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 84:10


    Robbie is joined by Joey Janela this week to discuss being slammed off the roof of a building through some flaming tables, florescent light tubes, into a bed of barbed wire. He almost lost his thumb. Before he's in studio, the boys break down all of the news this week including how Net Neutrality could affect the WWE Network (All Biz Pete lends a helping hand there), and the implosion of the Georgia Dome, no thanks to Hulk Hogan. They also recap NXT TakeOver: WarGames and this week in RAW/SmackDown. Cream of the Crop is favorite televised title change.

    Episode 22.5: WWE Survivor Series 2017 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2017 65:22


    Robbie and Carrabis are coming at you with another pay per view recap, this time WWE Survivor Series 2017. Going in, expectations were sky high. Did the show live up to them? Did Carrabis ever fix whatever sickness he had on Wednesday? Was this the only night a year where RAW and SmackDown went head to head in competition? All of these questions are answered!

    Episode 22: Bruce Prichard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2017 82:54


    Robbie and Carrabis are joined by Bruce Prichard, AKA Brother Love, a member of WWE Creative from 1992 to 2008 to discuss Bruce's start in the business, how to get into the business as a non-wrestler, favorite Undertaker memories, and Ria Flair's 30 for 30 special. Before he's in studio, the boys break down the news of the week, recap RAW and SmackDown's great week of television, and preview this Sunday's Survivor Series.

    Episode 21: Daniel Cormier

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 112:02


    Robbie and Carrabis are joined by UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier to discuss his pro wrestling fandom, his experiences with Brock Lesnar, and his commentary influences. Before DC came into the studio, the grapplefucks review Ric Flair's “Nature Boy” 30 for 30, discuss Chris Jericho vs Kenny Omega at WrestleKingdom 12, and the dramatic title changes on WWE television this week. Cream of the Crops are favorite Jinder moment and favorite wrestling documentary.

    Episode 20: Big Cass

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2017 101:03


    Robbie and Carrabis are joined by Big Cass in his first interview post-injury to discuss the recovery process, when Cass'll be back in a WWE ring, what he thought of his feud with Enzo, his aspirations as a singles competitor, and our favorite moments in the history of Monday Night RAW. Before Cass came into the studio, the grapplefucks talk the release of Emma/Summer Rae/Darren Young, Lio Rush's idiotic tweet, Ronda Rousey training at the Performance Center, and of course, RAW and SmackDown. Cream of the Crop is favorite return post-injury.

    Episode 19: Mick Foley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 113:26


    Robbie and Carrabis are joined by the Hardcore Legend Mick Foley this week to discuss falling off the Hell in a Cell and nothing else. LOLjk, they talk everything under the moon including Glenn Jacobs' run for Mayor of Knox County and Christmas. Before Mankind/Dude Love/Cactus Jack came into the studio, the grapplefucks talk about Nia Jax requesting a leave of absence, Ring of Honor vs NXT, Kane's sudden push and burial of Finn Bálor, Alexa Bliss being the best talker in the company, Brock Lesnar vs Jinder Mahal, RAW being put UNDER SIEGE by SmackDown, Chad Gable's incredibly high ceiling, Becky Lynch as a babyface, and Randy Orton vs Sami Zayn. Cream of the Crop is Best Invasion.

    Episode 18.5: WWE TLC 2017 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 79:57


    Robbie and Carrabis recap Tables, Lettuce, and Chairs for you just fifteen minutes removed from it happening, and they've got some takes alright! Find out what they thought about Asuka's debut, the Cruiserweight Championship change, the cross-roster dream match, and Kurt Angle in a Shield vest!

    EMERGENCY BREAKING NEWS PODCAST: Kurt Angle Is Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2017 9:22


    Robbie and Carrabis are delivering you an emergency breaking news podcast on Roman Reigns' removal from the TLC main event, and Kurt Angle's addition. Also Sister Abigail's sick so AJ is filling in.

    Episode 18: NWA Vice President Dave Lagana

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2017 105:44


    Robbie and Carrabis had a huge week of wrestling between The Shield officially being back and Jared's favorite Demon, Kane, returning to in ring action. The grappleboys preview TLC, discuss the Pumpkin King Finn Bálor vs Sister Abigail, the life Enzo has sprung into the Cruiserweight Division. Dave Lagana, former writer for WWE, ROH, and TNA, and now the Vice President of the National Wrestling Alliance/partner of Billy Corgan joins Robbie later in the show to discuss his plans to bring a business stuck in 1998 to 2017, and the overall "20 year plan" of the NWA. It's a fascinating interview. Cream of the Crop is best TLC Match.

    Episode 17: Sin Cara

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2017 87:54


    Robbie and Carrabis kicked off the show this week with the late breaking news that Neville walked out of the company, and that branched off into a huge discussion on the Cruiserweights in general, War Games returning, and Roman Reigns shitting on the Young Bucks. They recap RAW and SmackDown as always, talking a Shield reunion, Steenerico reunion, and the masterful work of The Usos and The New Day. Cream of the Crop is Favorite Reunion.

    Episode 16.5: WWE Hell In A Cell 2017 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2017 82:27


    Robbie and Carrabis are talkin' Hell in a Cell INSTANTLY after it happened! From Shane O Mac's ridiculous jump, to the heel turn reveal of the year, to Jinder Mahal literally being the worst wrestler of all time, to wearing the shirt of the band you're going to see in concert, there's nothing left untalked about!

    Episode 16: Jim Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 112:06


    Robbie and Carrabis recorded their longest show to date this morning, hitting almost two hours, and they talked everything you could possibly imagine. Topics include: -Lance Russell's passing -The Young Bucks receive a cease and desist from the WWE -A legal cannabis company duped Shane O Mac out of $500,000 -Marty Jannetty releases statement saying he does NOT, in fact, want to fuck his daughter. -Was it creepy for Marty Jannetty to tease that he wanted to fuck his daughter? I say yes. Carrabis says no. -SummerSlam at Fenway?! -Monday Night Raw (Shield reunion, Kalisto's Cruiserweight debut, Seth Rollins' lack of psychology) -SmackDown Live (Jinder is bad, everything else is good) -Best Hell in a Cell match EVER! After all of that nonsense, Good Ol' JR joins Robbie and talks about what commentary adds to matches from a storytelling standpoint, how he prepared for the Mae Young Classic, and Robbie's favorite performance he ever had with a headset on.

    Episode 15: Charlotte Flair

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2017 104:16


    Robbie and Carrabis are back on their bullshit, Skyping to record the podcast at ungodly hours of the night, and they're recapping a fantastic week of wrestling. From a possible Daniel Bryan in-ring return, to a Bullet Club invasion, to independent wrestling lawsuits, to awesome in-ring action from New Japan, RAW, and SmackDown, they love the fuckin' graps. Charlotte Flair joins the boys later in the show to discuss her real life heat with Sasha Banks, her tough transition from NXT to the main roster, her pay per view streak ending prematurely, and much much more. Cream of the Crop is Favorite No Mercy Match.

    Episode 14.5: WWE No Mercy 2017 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 78:26


    Robbie and Carrabis recap one of the most anticipated wrestling shows of 2017 today, WWE's No Mercy. The main events disappointed, but everything around them was fantastic, so it's a real mixed-emotioned show today. Jared also loses his fucking mind when Robbie reveals the early TLC plans to him.

    Episode 14: X-Pac

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2017 98:48


    Robbie and Jared go long this week in a jumbled mess of graps, due to Robbie being on another 24 hour day with no sleep. They debate Rey Mysterio again, pay tribute to Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, contemplate whether or not Cody Rhodes would come back to the WWE, and recap RAW and SmackDown. X-Pac joins Jared later in the show to dicuss everything from the Kliq to the nWo to DX to the 1-2-3 Kid to everything. Cream of the Crop is Best Manager.

    Episode 13: Ryback

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2017 97:26


    Robbie and Carrabis didn't have a ton of news to discuss this week, but they did have a whole lot of great wrestling. Between the Mae Young Classic Finals, BRRRRAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUNNNNNN vs Cena, and Kevin Owens headbutting the fuck out of Vince McMahon, the boys loved the graps. Ryback joins them later in the show to discuss his WWE run as well as life after WWE. Cream of the Crop is best title designs.

    Episode 12: Flip Gordon, Uncle Chaps, and Clem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 83:31


    Robbie and Carrabis have a triple threat of guests this week. Flip Gordon joins the show to talk about balancing being in the Army and wrestling, and the Podfathers join to talk wrestling dads. Earlier in the show, Robbie and Jared butt heads over a number of topics, including Dolph Ziggler.

    Episode 12: Chris Jericho

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017 89:22


    Robbie and Carrabis are joined by Chris Jericho, Dave Portnoy, and KFC in studio for Barstool Radio, and they talk everything from Shane McMahon being stiff in the ring to the Game of Thrones finale. Before the interview, the boys talk beach balls, Asuka relinquishing her title, Mauro calling the fight of the century, and John Cena vs Roman Reigns. Cream of the Crop is Favorite Video Package.

    Episode 11: The Big Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 83:18


    Robbie is live from Las Vegas for Mayweather/McGregor and Carrabis recaps NXT TakeOver Brooklyn III, the week in wrestling, and Enzo Amores death with him. Big Show joins us later in the show, and Cream of the Crop is best

    Episode 7: Matt Jackson of The Young Bucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2017 85:40


    Robbie and Carrabis record their final remote show before Jared moves to New York. They talk about SummerSlam plans, Shane McMahon diving out of helicopters, and Chris Jericho's return. Matt Jackson joins the boys later in the show to talk about The Young Bucks and their major success in wrestling, their crazy gear and merchandise, and the Bullet Club. Cream of the Crop this week is favorite tag team of all time.

    Episode 4.5: WWE Great Balls Of Fire 2017 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 55:04


    Robbie and Carrabis are coming at you with a bonus episode to talk about the best pay per view with the worst name they've ever seen, WWEs Great Balls Of Fire. They discuss Braun and Romans apparent double turn, Brock Lesnar vs Samoa Joe, and more!

    Episode 4: Pat McAfee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2017 86:34


    Robbie and Carrabis are joined by lifelong wrestling fan, Barstool Heartland employee, Pro Bowl Punter, and current wrestler in training Pat McAfee this week. Topics include New Japans G1 in USA special, RAW and SmackDown recaps, and a Great Balls of Fire preview. Cream of the Crop this week is favorite womens wrestler of all time inspired by GLOWs success.

    Episode 3: Rocky Romero & Joey Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 77:15


    Robbie and Carrabis have a stacked show this week with two guests booked! Topics include Ring Of Honors Best in the World pay per view, Robbie and Cody Rhodes hospital adventures, Lavar Ball, the friendship of Enzo and Cass, and the second historic Womens Money in the Bank match. Cream of the Crop is favorite wrestling event ever! Rocky Romero and Joey Ryan join us to talk about NJPW in the USA and GLOW on Netflix.

    Episode 2: Kevin Owens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2017 73:08


    Robbie and Carrabis are joined by the WWE United States Champion Kevin Owens this week, and they discuss Kevins best ladder matches, working with Chris Jericho, becoming The Face Of America, and how he got to know Robbie. Other topics include Seth Rollins WWE 2K18 commercial, Enzo and Cass breakup, the return of Braun Strowman, and our favorite wrestlers of all time.

    Episode 1.5: WWE Money in the Bank 2017 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 52:51


    Robbie and Carrabis kick off their bonus episode series recapping WWEs Money In The Bank. They discuss Carmella's controversial win, Jinder Mahal as WWE Champion, and the wild ladder match main event. Plus, these idiots forget to mention the debut of Mike and Maria Kanellis!

    Episode 1: Cody Rhodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 66:41


    Robbie and Carrabis make their debut talking Okada/Omega 2, Samoa Joe vs Brock Lesnar, Money In The Bank predictions, and their favorite MITB cash ins of all time. Cody Rhodes joins the guys later in the show to discuss his career in New Japan Pro Wrestling/Ring of Honor, NXT vs OVW, and winding up in sketchy Jamaican Diners in the middle of the night with Robbie.

    Episode 0

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 59:37


    From The Top Rope, presented by Barstool Sports. The biggest stars in and around the professional wrestling business join hosts Robbie Fox and Jared Carrabis every Wednesday afternoon to dive into the biggest angles, news, and events of the week. Plus, bonus episodes every Monday following a pay per view! Fox is the designer behind many of your favorite wrestler's ring attires and Carrabis is a lifelong fan, creating a unique dynamic you'll find on no other show!

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