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Top Of The Cage

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Billy Yameen and Justin "Juice" Lucciano climb to the top to give you the best views of the latest news and storylines going on within WWE, NXT, AEW, and more! Be on the lookout for some indie showcases, interviews, and exclusive content too!

Episodes are published every Monday, with bonus content to come with special wrestling events.

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Top Of The CageJul 11, 2022

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There Is A New WWE World Heavyweight Champion And His Name Is...

There Is A New WWE World Heavyweight Champion And His Name Is...

It only took WWE almost 1000 days, but someone other than Roman Reigns is going to be our new WWE World Heavyweight Champion! This is so exciting for every single top talent in the company that can finally have the chance to reign on top of the mountain as THE GUY. While we acknowledge our Tribal Chief, WWE has some red-hot talent ready to take the role in the main event and will actually be on television weekly.


In this week's episode, Juice and Bill go over the WWE's announcement of the new belt, who we think will be the first champion crowned at Night of Champions, and of course what THEY would do differently to the belt's design (I mean, it's alright...). Plus there was a MAJOR pro wrestling name for another wrestling promotion that was backstage at the most recent WWE show in Chicago. Let's just say this guy is a "Chick Magnet", but he also is a bit of a heat magnet.


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May 01, 202327:44
The Official Top Of The Cage 2023 WWE Draft

The Official Top Of The Cage 2023 WWE Draft

One of the most exciting things of the WWE year is the WWE Draft. The event divides teams, refreshes feuds, and gives a chance for returns and NXT Superstars to come up to the main roster to wrestle with the best. WWE has had a lot of attention on their show with the news of new ownership and the potential of Vince McMahon coming back full-time, so we just hope they do it well and don't ruin any of our favorite pro wrestlers.


In this week's episode, Juice and Bill dust off their old booker hats as they take the helm of Smackdown and Raw in this mock WWE 2023 Draft. Using a pool of only current WWE talent, potential NXT callups, and superstars slated for big returns a roster of 7 men, 7 women, and 4 tag teams will be drafted in hopes to reign in brand supremacy.


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Apr 17, 202336:10
Why Did Wrestlemania 39 Happen The Way It Did?

Why Did Wrestlemania 39 Happen The Way It Did?

The showcase of the immortals, Wrestlemania 39 has come and gone. There were some really good things about the show, including the Women's Title matches, the Gunther/Sheamus/Drew McIntyre banger, and the emotional Tag Title win by Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. However, there were some bad things too. Why didn't Cody Rhodes best Roman Reigns WWE?

In this week's episode, Juice and Bill go over the weekend of wrestling that happened, including Stand and Deliver, AEW's big announcement, and the news that broke early last week that the UFC's parent company Endeavor has purchased WWE and there are rumors that Vince McMahon may be back in a way we do not want him to be.


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Apr 10, 202355:12
Who's A Bigger Pro Wrestling Brat: CM Punk Or Dom Mysterio?

Who's A Bigger Pro Wrestling Brat: CM Punk Or Dom Mysterio?

Between Dominik Mysterio and CM Punk, there is some major brat energy going on around them in the world of professional wrestling, albeit on different ends of the spectrum. For the Con Dom, he's just a brat in general. Not able to get over his father being great, and is unable to take action away from his Mami. For Punk, he has aired his grievances with his locker room mates on his deleted Instagram stories.


In this week's episode, Juice and Bill go over the growing drama around CM Punk and his social media posts regarding storylines and other happenings behind the scenes at AEW, as well as discuss the Dominik vs Rey Mysterio match and what the results should be, their favorite storylines going into Wrestlemania, and the recent news regarding Josh Alexander needing to vacate the IMPACT World Heavyweight Championship and what we expect next for the title.


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Apr 03, 202324:32
A Retrospective on The Tribal Chief

A Retrospective on The Tribal Chief

With the upcoming Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns match at WWE's Wrestlemania, the whole professional wrestling world will be holding their breath to see if the American Nightmare can topple the Tribal Chief's record-making title reign and finish his story. Yet that leaves the question, how HAS Roman's WWE title run gone?


In this week's episode, Juice and Bill review the record of Roman Reigns, talking about the best and worst moments from the run and what we would have liked to see done differently while giving praise for the achievement. In this episode, they also discuss Bray Wyatt's current WWE situation and why two Bray marks are starting to wonder what is going on and if it is time for both parties to go their separate ways. The episode wraps with AEW talk and how the prediction of a 4 pillar AEW match seems to be in the cards for MJF's AEW World Championship.


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Mar 27, 202324:57
Who Truly Is WWE's "Ms. Wrestlemania"?

Who Truly Is WWE's "Ms. Wrestlemania"?

As we approach April, WWE is full steam ahead in the creation of the Wrestlemania card. We have seen plenty of men and women shine bright on the grandest stage of them all, including "Mr. Wrestlemania", Shawn Michaels? But that opens the question, who is "Ms. Wrestlemania"?

In this week's episode, Juice and Bill break down some of Wrestlemania's greatest woman wrestlers to appear on the show, as well as talk about the NXT Stand and Deliver premium live event and the card that is being built for that, and last the topic of AEW making their own "grandest stage" similar to WWE's Wrestlemania, IMPACT's Boundy For Glory, and NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom.


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Mar 20, 202327:24
Was Revolution 2023 Needed For AEW's Evolution?

Was Revolution 2023 Needed For AEW's Evolution?

AEW Revolution 2023 is now behind us, and the pay-per-view event was full of excitement and drama and was a positive step for AEW as we approach Wrestlemania season. Juice and Bill talk about their major takeaways from the show and what the landscape of All Elite Wrestling will look like for the next PPV, Double or Nothing. The guys also talk Jay White and where he will sign his next pro wrestling contract. Will he stay with NJPW, or could he be headed to AEW or WWE? Also today, we introduce one of our new favorite YouTube video formats to the podcast, "The 5 Count". The 5 Count is where we rank 5 of professional wrestling's greatest entrance themes against each other for which is the most iconic and memorable.


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Mar 13, 202335:10
Here Comes Max Smashmaster

Here Comes Max Smashmaster

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Bill and Juice welcome into the cage this week a man who has worn almost every hat there is to wear in the professional wrestling business, he is Max Smashmaster!  

Max steps into the cage not long after having an in-ring moment with Juice at the New England Pro Wrestling Academy Fantasy Camp, where fans and prospective students can be run through a day of training to become a pro wrestler. Max, who trains and runs NEPWA, also talks about his career working with CHIKARA during a time the promotion was white hot, and what he has learned through his career to bring into the ring as a trainer to the next generation.  We also run down the new Rad Pro Rasslin' promotion that is going to bring a new spin on a classic wrestling formula. Max had a blast creating this show, and though it was hard work to get done, the show sold out! Make sure you check out this one because it is extremely insightful and a fun time too!   


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Mar 06, 202339:16
Is This The Greatest WrestleMania Ever Assembled?

Is This The Greatest WrestleMania Ever Assembled?

WWE's grandest stage, WrestleMania, is coming upon us once again, and everyone has their eyes on the showcase of the immortals. From thrilling matches to major storyline payoffs, WrestleMania has proven time and time again why it is truly the biggest event in WWE's yearly events. What if it were possible to create a WrestleMania that highlighted the stellar matches and moments, but with a twist? 

Only being able to use a WWE Superstar once, Juice and Bill make their fantasy card out of every WrestleMania match using 2 men's world title matches, 2 women's world title matches, 1 tag team titles match, 1 secondary title match, 1 "Celebrity Guest" match, 1 "Past vs. Present" match, 1 match that a wrestler came out of retirement for, and 1 miscellaneous match. So strap on those fantasy booking helmets and tune in to hear what could be the single greatest WWE WrestleMania card in history!



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Feb 27, 202338:00
BC Hunter of "Wrestling With The War " Returns

BC Hunter of "Wrestling With The War " Returns

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Bill and Juice welcome a return into the cage this week one half of the "Wrestling With The War Podcast", he is BC Hunter!  


BC comes back for another round of pro wrestling talk. BC and his partner Jay have recently transitioned their audio podcast to "Wrestling With The War", a dive into the Monday Night War era of WWE and WCW. They watch all the events and action from the mid to late 90s of professional wrestling history, and encourage anyone to follow along with them! The guys also talk about the current wrestling landscape and how WWE has some of the whitest, hottest babyfaces in the industry, while AEW is struggling to find one to go against their top star mega-star heel. With Wrestlemania around the corner, Juice and Bill also pick BC Hunter's brain on what storylines he would like to see culminate at the showcase of the immortals.  

It was a pleasure having BC join us this week for a discussion on professional wrestling. BC and his partner Jay are two of the finest podcasters you will find when it comes to thorough analysis and well-formulated opinions on wrestling. (Two things Bill and Juice have yet to figure out.) 

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Feb 20, 202339:25
How Would You Create A Pro Wrestling Roster with NO Limitations?

How Would You Create A Pro Wrestling Roster with NO Limitations?

Imagine this. The limitations of space and time do not matter; the past, present, and future of the professional wrestling world collide on a weekly wrestling show. Well, for one week only, this is possible as Juice and Bill book their ultimate pro wrestling rosters head-to-head. One representing Raw, one representing Smackdown, the guys create a list of Male Wrestlers, Female Wrestlers, Tag Teams, Commentators, and more to determine who can draft the ultimate roster for a show with no limit on the generation the talent came from. Who do you think drafted the better wrestling show, and who was a wrestler you were sad to see left out?   


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Feb 13, 202301:03:31
Can Cody Rhodes Have A Successful WWE Championship Run?

Can Cody Rhodes Have A Successful WWE Championship Run?

ADRENALINE... IN MY SOUL... THE WINNER OF THE RUMBLE WAS CODY RHODES.  

Yes, WWE's January classic Royal Rumble 2023 has come and gone, and Juice and Bill break down the Good, the Bad, and the Ucey. With Cody Rhodes winning from 30 (why not give him 27), Rhea Ripley going the distance (she really didn't need this rub), and Sami Zayn standing up to the Bloodline, WWE is firing on all cylinders after their first Pay Per View / Premium Live Event of 2023. The topic of Cody's WWE Title reign is also discussed, seeing who challenges him, and how long before the crowd turns on the Codester.   

We also get into some AEW Revolution talk and what matches we anticipate to be there, as well as if Michael Cole has always been the Commentary GOAT, and who in the WWE right now would make for another great "KofiMania"-like run for WWE's top prize.   


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Feb 06, 202337:00
The Retro Grappler: Thomas Santell

The Retro Grappler: Thomas Santell

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Bill and Juice welcome into the cage this week a 20-year professional wrestling veteran. He is one of the head trainers at the new Beyond Institute of Professional Wrestling, he is Thomas Santell!

Thomas steps into the cage and breaks down his illustrious career working for WWE, Beyond Wrestling, CHIKARA,  and touring all over the world in places like All Japan Pro Wrestling and ICW. The Retro Grappler has also had the honor of training under some of the greatest names to grace a professional wrestling ring, so there is no doubt in the caliber of talent and experience he brings to the new Beyond Insititute of Professional Wrestling. Thomas also goes into the new school talking about how he got started, how the experience has gone so far, and what he sees the future to be like. 

Thomas has more to prove and give in the wrestling world, sighting that his wrestling career is far from over. From matches yet to be had, to opportunities like booking, commentary, and much more available to him, Thomas Santell is aiming to leave a lasting impression on this wrestling world one student and one moment at a time. Make sure you check out this one because it is extremely insightful and a fun time too!


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Jan 30, 202339:01
This Is El Espartano!

This Is El Espartano!

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Bill and Juice welcome into the cage this week the winner of the New England Pro Wrestling Academy Tournament, he is "The Spartan Superhero", he is El Espartano! 


Espartano steps into the cage this week and is here to talk all things Spartan Superhero. He tells the story for the first time about where the name El Espartano originated from, which is one that is rather inspiring and interesting. Espartano also breaks down training at the NEWPA wrestling school, where he has been under the tutelage of those trainers there for nearly 2 years and has already developed tremendously in and out of the ring. If you do not follow El Espartano on social media (which is linked below and you definitely should), you will see some amazing superhero-inspired graphics posted up for his upcoming matches and appearances, as well as some great promos and skits that are both innovative and creative. El Espartano plans on big things to come in 2023, including some stuff not even Bill and Juice can know about yet! We believe this is truly one of the brightest young stars in the New England Independent Wrestling scene right now, and you should make sure you tune in because this interview will show you why.


Check out El Espartano here: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@air_sparta

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/air_sparta/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/El-Espartano/100087306818032/



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Jan 23, 202341:06
 Mike Gerard Returns To Talk Atlantic Pro Wrestling In 2023

Mike Gerard Returns To Talk Atlantic Pro Wrestling In 2023

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Bill and Juice welcome into the cage this week a good friend and former guest of the podcast. He is the Owner of Atlantic Pro Wrestling, he is Mike Gerard!

Mike steps into the cage for a second time to dive into APW and the goals the company has coming into 2023. Mike is no stranger to how we work around here, so, of course, we had to talk about the stellar year APW had in 2022 such as the Nightbreed's retirement, the crowning of Nico Silva beating Elia Markopoulos as the top guy, former guest Owen Brody taking the Clipper City Rumble, and so much more. APW is slated to run 18 wrestling shows at the time of recording (some more possibly on the way) in 2023, with plans to reignite the tag team division coming up at their Revolution II show emanating out of Newburyport, MA on January 21st.

Mike has his eye on the future in 2023, hoping to get up-and-coming talents such as Kidd V, Mani Aries, and Cassius Hall featured in major roles on the show, while continuing to bring in top-tier talent from across the world of independent professional wrestling like Brian Milonas, TJ Crawford, MSP, and more. Mike also is working on his own health and well-being, starting to do fitness training under a very JACKED AEW superstar. 


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Jan 16, 202357:33
The Cagie Awards For The Year 2022 in Professional Wrestling

The Cagie Awards For The Year 2022 in Professional Wrestling

In our first episode of 2023, we present to you our End of Year Awards for 2022 in the world of professional wrestling! Now officially called "The Cageies", these end-of-year awards were decided by Bill and Juice as they saw fit. Did your favorite win in categories like Debut/Return of The Year, Male and Female Wrestler of The Year, Event of The Year, and more? Let us know on social media what you thought were your favorite pro wrestling moments of the year in promotions like WWE, AEW, IMPACT, NJPW, and MORE!

Thank you everyone for a great 2022, and we are so excited about the things we have coming up in 2023!


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Jan 09, 202349:50
"The Silver Sniper" TJ Crawford

"The Silver Sniper" TJ Crawford

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Bill and Juice welcome into the cage this week a 25-year-old professional wrestling sensation taking over the New England indie wrestling scene fresh off an ACL injury. He is "The Silver Sniper", he is TJ Crawford! TJ steps into the cage this week and shoots his voice into your ears. TJ talks about the knee injury that cost him several months of his career, and how his support system of friends and family, plus building LEGOs, pushed him through the days that sucked so that he could make his in-ring return. Return TJ did, having a stellar end of 2022 wrestling for promotions like Chaotic Wrestling, Wrestling Open, WrestlePro, Create A Pro, and so many more. We can't forget one of TJ's biggest opportunities coming up, teaming with former guest Love, Doug to take on Danny Miles and Trigga The OG of "The Unit" in a ladder match for the Chaotic Wrestling Tag Team Championships. Both TJ and Doug have a strong story and connection with the crowd going into the event, and Juice and Bill cannot wait for that match to happen. We also talk about the origins of " The Silver Sniper" nickname, as well as what else TJ has coming up for 2023. 


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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjcwrestling 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tjcrawfordwrestling/ 


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Jan 02, 202346:00
Every (Mandy) Rose Has Its Thorn

Every (Mandy) Rose Has Its Thorn

WWE has officially let Mandy Rose, fresh off a historic run on top of the NXT Women's division as NXT Champion. The reason? She's hot (kind of, not really). While it is rumored that her private "fan page" was the reason for her release, Juice and Bill break down the situation and see what they can possibly make of this out-of-nowhere release. In this episode, the guys also break down the latest on Sasha Bank's contract situation, including some interest from New Japan Pro Wrestling. They also talk about the recent new WWE signing Bronson Reed (fka JONAH), Jonathan Gresham signing an IMPACT Wrestling contract, and the current situation regarding WWE and Matt Riddle, as Riddle has failed a drug test and will be going to rehab. We wish nothing but the best for the Original Bro 🤟. The episode rounds out with some Royal Rumble talk, and predictions of who will walk out the winner and who might make a surprise appearance.


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Dec 26, 202236:23
The "Speed Sensation" Dustin Waller

The "Speed Sensation" Dustin Waller

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Bill and Juice welcome into the cage this week one hell of a professional wrestler. Known as the "Speed Sensation", this great wrestler is one-half of the current Wrestling Open Eliminator Cup Tag Team Champions, he is Dustin "Flash" Waller!

Flash steps into the cage to show the guys the ropes of tag-teaming in professional wrestling. One member of the "Miracle Generation", he and tag partner Kylon King have appeared all across the indies including Wrestling Open, Beyond Wrestling, Black Label Pro, NEW, and many more. He talks about building chemistry with Kylon, and other members of the "Miracle Generation", giving insight into how they've managed to keep their group strong despite some battles between the 4 members in the ring. Dustin also talks about his recent match with AEW's Wheeler Yuta, and what he would do if he had another opportunity to wrestle the current Ring Of Honor PURE Champion. Dustin also talks about the upcoming Wrestival, where he finds himself wrestling in several matches in one weekend, potentially multiple in one day. All this and more is packed within this interview with Dustin Waller, so check it now before he is gone... in a Flash.

Check out Dustin Waller here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsdustinwaller

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsdustinwaller

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsdustinwaller

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustinflashwaller

Merch: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/dustinflashwaller


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Dec 19, 202244:34
Here Comes MORTAR

Here Comes MORTAR

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Bill and Juice welcome into the cage this week an absolute beast within the squared circle. He is the current Chaotic Wrestling New England Champion. He is MORTAR!

MORTAR steps into the cage to talk all about his journey in pro wrestling so far. For anyone unfamiliar; MORTAR looks badass in his entrance. Between his face paint and wet hair, we had to know where it originated from. MORTAR doesn't just talk the talk, he most certainly walks the walk as his in-ring style mixes high-risk maneuvers with devastating strength, and he talks some influences for his moves. He also recently took his talents over the border and wrestled his first time out of the states in Canada for the C4 Wrestling promotion, and we here at Top Of The Cage are all for hearing about wrestlers' experiences working a foreign crowd. MORTAR also brings up his next challenger for his New England Championship, "The International Pop Star" B3CCA, and her new, pretty mean attitude. There is so much more we get into here, like how Mortar U-Haul vanned his way into getting the opportunity to work on a GCW show in Illinois, so tune in now! 

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAMMORTAR

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_iammortar_

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iammortar/


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Dec 12, 202244:00
Does WWE Have The Best Women's Division In Development?

Does WWE Have The Best Women's Division In Development?

Looking at the current crop of women's talent in NXT, you cannot deny that there are some shining stars coming through WWE's development brand. In this episode, Juice and Bill break down a list of 10 NXT women on the up-and-coming and say what is working and what could be their future within the company. One person left out of this list is Ava Raine. the daughter of The Rock. Though she has a high pedigree, she is making strides on her own with The Schism. The guys talk about her debut and her work with the heel faction. And it wouldn't be a normal episode without a Mt. Rushmore. In this iteration, Juice and Bill breakdown professional wrestling's greatest catchphrases. There are so many great ones, how could they possibly narrow it down to just 4?

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Dec 05, 202240:05
Full Circle At Full Gear

Full Circle At Full Gear

We are a couple of weeks removed from AEW's Full Gear 2022 pay-per-view, where we saw the crowning of some new champions (one of which Juice and Bill have been asking to see for a while). Juice and Bill break down each match from the event, and give reactions to whether they liked Tony Khan's booking, or if something could have been done better. In this episode, we also dive into the AEW World Title Eliminator tournament and discuss how the future winner will be booked as a certain new champion seemingly cannot lose any time soon. The guys also take some time to talk NJPW and Stardom as we approach Wrestle Kingdom season, and are also seeing some interesting faces show up in NJPW's ring. The episode wraps up with a new PJR, pitting 3 of pro wrestling's greatest comedy acts together to see who would reign supreme.


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Nov 28, 202253:18
MK Army Rise Up For MK Bandit

MK Army Rise Up For MK Bandit

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Bill and Juice welcome into the cage this week a man of many talents. From ring announcer to promotion owner and everything inbetween, this man has done it all in pro wrestling. He is the leader of the MK Army, he is MK Bandit!

MK steps into the cage with Bill and Juice to talk first some University of Utah football because he does commentary for their games too! What else can this guy do? From there MK breaks down the role of managers in professional wrestling. Starting with what every up-and-coming manager in the pro wrestling game should do from learning how to actually wrestle to watching the greats like Gary Hart, Bobby Heenan, and JJ Dillon. MK also has some amazing fan interaction stories, including one where he was lucky to make it out of the old ECW Arena alive! MK is an amazing dude and has so much knowledge about everything he does that you need to tune into this one!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themkbandit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/THEMKBANDIT/


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Nov 21, 202247:17
Here Comes "The O Bro" Owen Brody

Here Comes "The O Bro" Owen Brody

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Bill and Juice welcome into the cage this week a former APW New England Champion, the winner of APW's 2022 Clipper City Rumble, one part of "The Syndicate", he is "The O Bro" Owen Brody!

Owen steps into the cage with Bill and Juice to talk about his nearly 14-year career, getting into how he got into the pro wrestling business, and the big hurdle he had to overcome at the beginning of his career (Spoiler: His first character had a pretty interesting name.)  The guys also dive into Owen's appearances in promotions Let's Wrestle and Atlantic Pro Wrestling, where The O Bro recently stole the show and came out victorious in the 2022 Clipper City Rumble to earn a shot at the gold. They also discuss, of course, The Syndicate and how the group started from the first time appearing together to recruiting and booting new members, but also the connection the wrestlers have outside the ring and some of the important aspects that can bring to tag team wrestling. 

Make sure you tune into this episode as Owen Brody is a wealth of knowledge in professional wrestling, and hope that we can "Bro Down" again soon!



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Nov 14, 202246:52
Getting Crispy with "Big Bacon" Brad Hollister

Getting Crispy with "Big Bacon" Brad Hollister

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Bill and Juice welcome into the cage this week a bad mama jama. He is a former NEW World Champion, former NEWC World Champion, and former PVP Champion. He is "Big Bacon" Brad Hollister!

Big Bacon steps into the cage to get cookin' with Bill and Juice! They get into Brad Hollister's career, starting with where the amazing name "Big Bacon" originates from. From there, Brad gets into working with some of the greats of the industry like Cody Rhodes, Carmello Hayes (FKA Christian Casanova), Alex Cypher, who is a big influence on his career, and more. And it wouldn't be a conversation with Brad Hollister if we did not talk about Wrestling Open, airing live on Thursdays on IWTV.  Brad is running shop over there now. feuding with a TOTC favorite Ichiban, who may be the biggest bully in Wrestling Open??? We'll let Brad explain that one. Make sure you tune into this episode to get your fill of "Big Bacon" Brad Hollister.


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Nov 07, 202259:13
BC Hunter of "Wrestling With The Truth Podcast "Joins

BC Hunter of "Wrestling With The Truth Podcast "Joins

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Billy and Juice welcome into the cage this week a fellow pro wrestling podcaster to talk shop. He is one host of the "Wrestling With The Truth Podcast", he is BC Hunter!

BC steps in and talks about what era of wrestling he grew up with, bringing an older-school perspective to the table. The 3 then talk Impact Wrestling and how it has sustained longevity through online following and quality matches, as well as talk about the WWE Women's Tag Team division and what should the future of the tag belts look like. Of course, it wouldn't be complete without BC and his partner Jay bringing us their Mount Rushmore's of Pro Wrestling Tag Teams, as we break down which tag teams have stood out in the history of the sport as both memorable and influential. 

It was a pleasure having BC join us this week for a discussion on professional wrestling. BC and his partner Jay are two of the finest podcasters you will find when it comes to thorough analysis and well-formulated opinions on wrestling. (Two things Bill and Juice have yet to figure out.)

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Oct 31, 202201:21:60
WrestleMania Comes Early?

WrestleMania Comes Early?

As 2022 comes to an end, it starts to bring us closer to Wrestlemania season. Bill and Juice are hitting the road early and bringing you their Way Too Early Wrestlemania card predictions. Spanning over the 2-night format, the boys build out 8-match cards for each night. From fun gimmick matches to creating WrestleMania moments for generations to come, the card that is built on this episode of Top Of The Cage could make the next "Showcase of The Immortals" a night the WWE Universe will never forget (for better or for worse).

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Oct 24, 202246:55
The Terminator Went Down To Texas: Jay Alexander

The Terminator Went Down To Texas: Jay Alexander

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Billy and Juice welcome into the cage this week a double champ who is on a streak of dominance right now. This guy is a former Reality of Wrestling Texas Champion, the current Laredo Wrestling Alliance Legacy Champion, and the current Advanced Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion ... He is Jay Alexander!

The Texas Terminator steps into the cage to get down and dirty with all things Jay Alexander! We get into the training Jay has received from the 5 time (5 time) world champion, 2x WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, and what things the legend has taught him about being a professional wrestler, as well as his background in arena football and bodybuilding that has helped in training and carrying himself in the world of wrestling. Jay has also gotten the chance to work in some of the premiere wrestling promotions battling some of the best talents in the indy wrestling scene today, but at only 27 years of age he has so much more in the tank and so much hunger to be the best he can that he will make sure you remember the name. We loved having Jay on and hope that we can talk again soon!

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialjayalexander

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Oct 18, 202201:11:02
Is It Time For 4 New AEW Pillars?

Is It Time For 4 New AEW Pillars?

It’s 2022, AEW has existed for a few years, and have a whole new crop of talent starting to break their molds and become focal points of the show. So with that in mind, who should be on the new 4 pillars of AEW? In this episode too, Bill and Juice break down another PJR putting 3 of the most over wrestling factions against each other, and we also break down some of our favorite interviews across our 50+ episodes and try to put them on a Mt. Rushmore (no disrespect to any of our former guests, all have been great!)


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Oct 10, 202241:44
IMPACT's One True Queen: Jordynne Grace

IMPACT's One True Queen: Jordynne Grace

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Billy and Juice welcome into the cage this week another IMPACT Wrestling star. She is a former Knockouts Tag Team Champion, former Digital Media Champion, and the current Knockouts Champion, she is "Thick Mama Pump" Jordynne Grace.

Grace graces Juice with her presence in a first 1 on 1 interview where they break down some of her work being a part of so many iconic IMPACT moments like the Queen of The Mountain Match, Women's Ultimate X match, and Women's Ironwoman Match. They also discuss the workout regimen Jordynne takes on with several members of the IMPACT roster, favorite belt designs IMPACT has, her greatest rivals in IMPACT's history, her upcoming title defense with Masha Slamovich and the run she has been on, and of course if she would ever like to see the 6-sided ring come back from one night only. 

Thanks to Jordynne and IMPACT for the interview, and be sure to check out IMPACT Wrestling and their upcoming Bound For Glory pay-per-view on October 7 at 8pm EST. 

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Check out her merch here: https://www.jordynnegracewrestler.com/

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Oct 03, 202222:22
Rabbits, Jewels, and War: Another Week in Pro Wrestling

Rabbits, Jewels, and War: Another Week in Pro Wrestling

Within professional wrestling this week, we got to see the announcement of War Games coming to Survivor Series in Boston, MA this year. As 2 East Coast boys, Bill and Juice are absolutely going to be there to witness the first time War Games will be used on WWE's main roster! On top of that, we ask "Can the White Rabbit please be Bray Wyatt?" We are simple fans here on Top Of The Cage, and we love the creative mind that is in the Eater Of Worlds. Please bring him back onto our TVs.  The return of the Indie Wrestler Spotlight shows 2 stars who have been making splashes across the country for some of the top promotions in the game. Also... Logan Paul is main eventing Crown Jewel to face ROMAN REIGNS, for a world title. What even is the state of professional wrestling?

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Sep 26, 202232:16
There Will Be Mayhem For All w/ Steve Maclin

There Will Be Mayhem For All w/ Steve Maclin

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Billy and Juice welcome into the cage this week another IMPACT Wrestling star. He is a former US Marine turned pro wrestler, he is Steve Maclin.

Throughout this interview, you get to see just how great of a dude Steve is. On the upcoming Victory Road show, Steve will find himself between Moose and Sami Callihan in the Barbwire Massacre match. Though there will be cuts and scrapes from the action, Steve hopes to come out victorious, and not make his soon to be bride upset with any alterations to their wedding photos. Steve also gets into the current state of IMPACT Wrestling, answering to IMPACT World Champion Josh Alexander's comments from our show back in July on Steve being the biggest threat to the title, as well as any other goals and people he'd like to square up with within IMPACT

Thanks to Steve and IMPACT for the interview, and be sure to check out IMPACT Wrestling on Friday and Saturday, September 23-24 – both originating from Skyway Studios in Nashville. The action kicks off Friday, September 23, with “Victory Road,” airing LIVE on IMPACT Plus and YouTube. Then, on Saturday, September 24, with “Victory Road Fallout”. 

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Sep 19, 202226:58
All Over At All Out?

All Over At All Out?

The weekend of wrestling between Clash at The Castle, Worlds Collide, and All Out was top tier, but there was one thing everyone was talking about that weekend, and if you haven't heard about it... Well, you can just tune in to our episode! Though this crazy CM Punk/The Elite story was the talk of the town, we take time to review the Clash event and give our reaction to what happened in Wales, as well as talk about Worlds Collide too. Bill and Juice also take time to review the All Out event, running down which matches rocked and which matches did not live up to the hype (looking at you Christian v. Jack Perry and Hobbs v. Starks). And the episode wraps with going into detail about what we knew at the time of recording regarding the crazy post-All Out comments from CM Punk that led to a physical altercation between himself and friend Ace Steel, and the newly crowned Trios Champions The Elite. Between chairs being thrown, hair being pulled, and flesh being bitten, this will be one wrestling situation that will go down in history as one of the wildest ever.

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Sep 12, 202234:36
Top Of The Castle

Top Of The Castle

This weekend will be a monumental one for pro wrestling. We have WWE catching a transatlantic flight and performing in Cardiff for Clash at the Castle and Worlds Collide for 2 premium live events sure to not take the piss. Juice and Bill run down the card and give their predictions on it, expecting a jolly good show from the lads and lasses in WWE and NXT. They also bring another Mount Rushmore into the episode, this time focusing on the best wrestlers to come from the UK. Please don't be chuffed if we left out your favorite. And of course, we would be remised to not talk AEW and run down this weekend's All Out PPV. With some weird builds and booking for the event, can they outperform the rivaling company or will Tony Kahn look like a wanker? Why not step in the cage with us and find out?

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Sep 02, 202259:22
How NOT To Build A Pro Wrestling Roster

How NOT To Build A Pro Wrestling Roster

Would you REALLY trust two Pro Wrestling Podcast nerds to build a pro wrestling company for you? Well... Bill and Juice certainly think they could! In this episode, we dive into a Summerslam recap and talk our Mount Rushmore of Summerslam matches and moments before going into our roster buiudling segment. In this, we pick our fed's name, GM, what makes it unique, women's division, tag team division, and men's division... So if you think we can't make a good company... why not step in the cage with us and find out?

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Aug 29, 202201:09:02
The Triple H Era Is Here

The Triple H Era Is Here

Is it time to say that Triple H is KILLING IT as WWE head of creative? Bill and Juice believe so and might even think they are doing better than AEW. In this episode, we get into the direction WWE programming is heading, and the excitement in the air that these fresh stories and matches will continue. We also discuss AEW's current stories, including the CM Punk-Hangman drama, the return of the greatest AEW World Champ ever Kenny Omega, and how much we love the Blackpool Combat Club. We also get into the NJPW G1 Climax, and so much more within this episode, so why not step in the cage with us?

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Aug 22, 202239:22
Witness "The Smokeshow": Ricky Smokes

Witness "The Smokeshow": Ricky Smokes

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Billy and Juice welcome into the cage this week an absolute smoke show. This guy doesn't smoke butts, but he is a former Chaotic Wrestling New England Champion, and the winner of the 2022 Chaotic Countdown... He is Ricky Smokes!

Ricky steps into the cage to talk about what other than himself! We get into the humble beginnings of "The Smokeshow" starting under a different name but evolving into the phenomenal wrestler he is today. We also talk about the Chaotic Countdown and how he will prepare to try and end the World Title reign of Davienne, plus the Vacationland Cup in Limitless Wrestling, his preparation for creating his "skits" (not a promo, bud), the work it takes to keep being an absolute smoke, and so much more! This description does not do this episode enough justice cause trust me there is so much more... You just have to tune in for it!

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Aug 15, 202245:58
In The Lab w/ The "Aerial Chemist" Matt Vandagriff

In The Lab w/ The "Aerial Chemist" Matt Vandagriff

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Billy and Juice welcome into the cage this week one of the coolest guys to grace an indie wrestling ring, he is a former FSW Tag Team Champion, and the current FSW No Limits Champion, he is the "Aerial Chemist" Matt Vandagriff!

Matt steps into the cage to get into the innovation needed for his high-flying style and how he comes up with new moves, inspirations for his style, his intense FSW rivalries with Jai Vidal over the No Limits Championship, where the "Aerial Chemist" came from and Juice's promo ideas for the character (as the Future Booking Genius does), and so much more! This description does not do this episode enough justice cause trust me there is so much more... You just have to tune in for it!

Follow Matt Vandagriff on Twitter: @mattvanda209and Instagram: @vandagriff_haha. There you can see the bookings he has coming up for appearances.

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Aug 08, 202245:03
Vince McMahon... You're Fired!

Vince McMahon... You're Fired!

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! This week Bill and Juice get tied up with the latest in the crazy world of pro wrestling. We discuss the recent news of Vince McMahon no longer running WWE and Triple H taking the helm of creative, as well as the Death Before Dishonor event that saw an amazing tag team main event with FTR vs The Briscoes and some controversy surrounding Jonathan Gresham and his future in AEW/ROH, and we end it with a roster building game where we take 8 wrestlers or groups and center a new promotion around them. All this and more is within this episode, so why not step in the cage with us?

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Aug 01, 202257:55
Blessed By 'Space Jesus': Billie Starkz

Blessed By 'Space Jesus': Billie Starkz

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Billy and Juice welcome into the cage this week the youngest wrestler we've gotten to interview, she is "Space Jesus", Billie Starkz!

Billie steps into the cage to get into the great story of how she got donned "Space Jesus", the ability to be able to experience indy wrestling before she started training at 13 years old, some of her favorite matches and companies she's had the chance to compete in, and so much more! This description does not do this episode enough justice cause trust me there is so much more... You just have to tune in for it!

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Jul 25, 202248:07
8 Miles Out, 6 Feet Deep w/ Remy Marcel

8 Miles Out, 6 Feet Deep w/ Remy Marcel

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Billy and Juice welcome into the cage this week the ONLY FSW Grand Slam Champion. He is "The 86er", Remy Marcel!

Remy steps into the cage to get into where his unique nickname and crowd chants originated, as well as his trilogy of fights with recent guest Gregory Sharpe in FSW that absolutely SLAPPED, his beginning times training in the Inoki dojo and working along side some of the greatest names in Indie Wrestling history, time he has spent working with the next generation of talent coming along the way, and how he has grown into one of the most prolific wrestlers in Vegas history! This description does not do this episode enough justice cause trust me there is so much more... You just have to tune in for it!

Follow Remy Marcel on Twitter: @RemyMarcel and Instagram: @86erremymarcel. There you can see the bookings he has coming up, plus match and promo clips.

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Jul 18, 202255:47
This Weapon Was Made For Walkin': Josh Alexander

This Weapon Was Made For Walkin': Josh Alexander

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Billy and Juice welcome into the cage this week the current IMPACT Wrestling World Champion. He is "The Walking Weapon", Josh Alexander!

We are so excited for the current Impact World Champion to come chat for a bit about the 20th Anniversary of IMPACT Wrestling. We get into some of his favorite moments that he's had the pleasure of gracing our screens with, as well as potential for contenders coming in from around the wrestling world like Ishii to challenge him for the title, who he has his eyes on in the IMPACT lockerroom, and of course if we will ever see the title defended using the Reverse-Battle Royale.

Thanks to Josh and IMPACT for the interview, and be sure to check out IMPACT Wrestling in the upcoming Derby City Rumble on July 15 & 16th out of Louisville, KY!

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Jul 11, 202226:43
Fighting The World: Gregory Sharpe

Fighting The World: Gregory Sharpe

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Billy and Juice welcome into the cage this week the current GrapHouse WRLD Champion, FSW Nevada State Champion, and the Versus LVL UP EXPO champion. He is "The World Fight", Gregory Sharpe!

Sharpe steps into the cage in this episode and talks all about his 12 years in the wrestling biz that has taken him all over the world. G tells us stories of working through language differences around the world, how it was like getting to experience the world of AEW and wrestle the House of Black on Dark, how he gets into the mindset to become as crazy intense as his character is, and where he sees not only himself but the Las Vegas wrestling scene going moving forward. Gregory Sharpe is welcome back on the pod whenever he wants because man is this one outstanding and inspiring dude! This description does not do this episode enough justice cause trust me there is so much more... You just have to tune in for it!

Follow G Sharpe on Instagram:@gsharpe4real. There you can see the bookings he has coming up, plus match and promo clips.


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Jul 04, 202201:07:07
Money In The Bill

Money In The Bill

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! This week Bill and Juice bring some hard-hitting wrestling talk to the ring. We discuss our Mount Rushmore of Money In The Bank ladder matches, as well as get into the Slammiversary event that happened last weekend, why Juice has heat with Sportster, and another rendition of "How Would You Book Them?" that brings up some interesting ways to make the House of Black more menacing, and a new segment we like to call the "Indie Star Spotlight" (the name is still in the works) where we bring up 2 of our favorite indie wrestling stars and discuss why any major wrestling company should sign them ASAP.

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Jun 27, 202259:41
Scandals, Arrests, & Releases: Another Week In Wrestling

Scandals, Arrests, & Releases: Another Week In Wrestling

"Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! This week Bill and Juice talk about the week of wrestling, which may be one of the most news-packed ever in 2022. Vince McMahon steps down as CEO of WWE amidst a financial misconduct investigation, Sasha Banks is reportedly been released by WWE, and Jeff Hardy was taken in after a DUI charge and gets suspended by AEW... Just another action-packed week inside the crazy world of professional wrestling.

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Jun 20, 202252:36
Yet Another AEW Tournament

Yet Another AEW Tournament

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! This week Bill and Juice discuss the unfortunately timed injury to AEW World Champion CM Punk, and what we see happening after winning the Casino Battle Royale was used as a way for that person to challenge Jon Moxley for a chance to fight the winner of Tanahashi vs Goto to be crowned interim champion at Forbidden Door. We then discuss the 4th AEW tournament for a championship within 2022, and why Bill believes enough is enough with the tournaments already. Juice also talks about Many Rose's NXT Women's Title reign and his thoughts on bringing Toxic Attraction to the main roster sooner rather than later. The episode ends with the return of PJR and pits some of the best monster big men against one another. 

Check out WNW, Wrestling News World as well for the latest on wrestling's biggest news and story updates and rumors!

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Jun 13, 202241:30
Juice Was Loose on Double Or Nothing Weekend

Juice Was Loose on Double Or Nothing Weekend

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! This week Bill and Juice recap Double Or Nothing weekend as Juice was able to attend the various indie promotion shows like FSW, Pro Wrestling Revolver, and GCW going on in Las Vegas when AEW was in town. He also got to experience the Fan Fest, and other AEW shows going on before Sunday Night. We get into our review of Double Or Nothing, as well as tie in some world championship future booking, and did another up-and-comer unseat Nick Wayne as the youngest Young Stud Spotlight? This question and more will be answered on this week's episode!

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Jun 06, 202201:01:25
Always Time For A Dime: Aaron Rourke

Always Time For A Dime: Aaron Rourke

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! Billy and Juice welcome into the cage this week the personification of perfection, the spotlight stealer, and the Champ Champ holding the Create A Pro TV Championship and the Chaotic Wrestling Pan-Optic Championship. He is "The Dimepiece" Aaron Rourke!

Aaron steps into the cage in this episode and talks all about himself (of course). We break down some of the aspects of Aaron Rourke that make him work within the world of wrestling from the presentation with his ring gear and top-tier face paints, to the style and flash that is brought into the squared circle. We also get into the 2 titles that he currently holds, and how much it means to represent them both for different reasons. We also get into his training with Pat Buck and Brian Myers at Create A Pro, and the impressive list of alum that has come from that school. This description does not do this episode enough justice cause trust me there is so much more... You just have to tune in for it!

Follow Aaron Rourke on Instagram & Twitter: @PerfectAaron1, and Facebook: Aaron Rourke. There you can see the bookings he has coming up.

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May 30, 202247:04
The Current State Of Pro Wrestling

The Current State Of Pro Wrestling

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! This week Bill and Juice stop and smell the roses on some of Pro Wrestling's top storylines across the industry. Juice first asks Bill what would it take from Impact for him to become a weekly viewer, then they dive into some of WWE's top storylines like RK-Bro vs Bloodline, and Ronda Rousey's title reign. From there, they have to talk AEW with the climax to the MJF vs Wardlow feud a short time away, and will CM Punk be able to unseat Hangman from the championship throne. 

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May 23, 202236:09
Bayley Come Back

Bayley Come Back

Welcome back to Top Of The Cage! This week Bill and Juice go one on one in the cage again to discuss Ropman Reigns new WWE deal that is rumored to have fewer dates and a backdoor for him to Hollywood. They also talk about the Owen Hart Memorial Tournament and discuss who we believe will be the Jokers for the Men and Women's bracket, plus the Forbidden Door PPV, the return of the Young Stud Spotlight with the youngest wrestler to be featured to date, and a fantasy booking segment where Bill and Juice each control Raw or Smackdown and reset their champions. As always, there is so much more so be sure to tune in!

Check out WNW, Wrestling News World as well for the latest on wrestling's biggest news and story updates and rumors!

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May 16, 202201:01:14