1d ago
WWE entered the holiday season with Monday Night Raw and SmackDown on different trajectories -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [10:15] covering the ongoing Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre feud, GUNTHER's continued nuclear heat and Austin Theory siding with The Vision as Bron Breakker prepares to fight CM Punk. "The Silver King" and Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [50:50], including the Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY relationship, Becky Lynch's amazing work with Maxxine Dupri, Carmelo Hayes' arrow pointing up, plans for Je'Von Evans and Joe Hendry, stalled reigns for Stephanie Vaquer and Jade Cargill, plus more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
6d ago
John Cena's last match in WWE continues to resonate, as NXT and AEW made headlines on weekly TV -- and Getting Over is here to tackle it all! Host Adam Silverstein breaks down Cena's first post-retirement interview with Cody Rhodes [5:05] before covering the latest from both brands: NXT [18:35] featuring Oba Femi facing challenges on multiple fronts, Je'Von Evans attacking Ricky Saints, Leon Slater becoming No. 1 contender and Blake Monroe losing her title to Thea Hail in controversial fashion; AEW [35:40] focusing on the Continental Classic as MJF returned to insert himself in a championship match with Samoa Joe, Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Dec 16
WWE capitalized on controversy surrounding John Cena's last match immediately -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini tackle WWE news [5:10] before taking a second look at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event [17:30]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move into The Main Event [52:25] covering GUNTHER's nuclear heat as a supervillain, Cody Rhodes attacking Drew McIntyre and Austin Theory's unmasking after CM Punk eviscerated Bron Breakker on the mic. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:31:30] hits on Nikki Bella attacking Stephanie Vaquer and Raquel Rodriguez, Ilja Dragunov vs. Tommaso Ciampa, The Usos vs. New Day and plans for Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Dec 14
John Cena's last match is in the books as WWE Saturday Night's Main Event delivered fresh faces, exciting moments and some disappointment -- and Getting Over is here to break it down! Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini rock the mic tackling WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results and grades with reactions in our signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover GUNTHER making Cena give up, Drew McIntyre interrupting Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi, Sol Ruca upsetting Bayley, Je'Von Evans & Leon Slater showing out against AJ Styles & Dragon Lee, plus a surprise from The Miz, R-Truth and Joe Hendry. Plus, what did the guy make of fans booing Paul Levesque (Triple H) after the show? Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Dec 12
NXT Deadline 2025 led to a blistering show, while AEW continued its momentum with the Continental Classic -- and Getting Over is here to tackle it all! Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest from both brands: NXT [14:55] featuring Je'Von Evans falling to Oba Femi amid Ricky Saints interference, Kendal Grey standing up to Jacy Jayne, Jordynne Grace continuing to lose and Tony D'Angelo still confusing in his return; AEW [43:55] focusing on Samoa Joe vs. Eddie Kingston, Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland vying to become No. 1 contender, Jon Moxley continuing to lose and Don Callis Family taking up to much spotlight. Plus, "The Silver King" touches TNA Wrestling, AAA and Ring of Honor. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Dec 11
John Cena will wrestle his last match against GUNTHER at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present a special John Cena retirement retrospective episode as they tackle memorable moments throughout his career and his final 36 appearances in WWE across 2025 before digging into his showdown with GUNTHER as part of a WWE Saturday Night's Main Event ultimate preview [1:17:50]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also tackle Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi, Bayley vs. Sol Ruca and AJ Styles & Dragon Lee vs. Je'Von Evans & Leon Slater matches on a unique WWE vs. NXT card. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Dec 9
WWE began its run though the winer with a true rarity as SmackDown finally besting Raw -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini tackle a retirement wave ready to wash through WWE [6:40] before The Main Event [20:05] covers long-term plans for Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre and what's ahead for LA Knight after getting demolished by The Vision. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [50:30] dives into the latest involving IYO SKY & Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair, the Kabuki Warriors, Stephanie Vaquer, Carmelo Hayes, The Usos and Judgment Day before "The Silver King" and "Vintage" bring back The Last Word [1:31:30] on sound drops, college football and holiday food. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Dec 7
NXT Deadline 2025, led by the Iron Survivor Challenge matches, delivered thrills and surprises -- and Getting Over is here to break it down! Host Adam Silverstein grabs his mic to tackle 2025 NXT Deadline results with grades in our signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Je'Von Evans, Sol Ruca, Joe Hendry, Kendal Grey, Kelani Jordan and Jordynne Grace starring in the signature bouts, Ricky Saints defending the NXT championship against Oba Femi, Tatum Paxley trying to get revenge on Izzi Dame, and Ethan Page attempting to figure out Mr. Iguana. Plus, a major return and some big-time matches set for the John Cena-focused WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Dec 4
WWE's NXT Deadline 2025 card is loaded as the final premium live event of the year -- and Getting Over is here to break it down! Host Adam Silverstein takes deep dive with our signature NXT Deadline ultimate preview [9:10] tackling all five matches with predictions. Will Oba Femi reign over Ricky Saints? Are Je'Von Evans and Sol Ruca the clear favorites in the Iron Survivor Challenge matches, or is it time to start believing in Joe Hendry and Jordynne Grace? Is Tatum Paxley set to get revenge on Izzi Dame? Plus, what does Ethan Page have in store for Mr. Iguana? "The Silver King" also covers the remainder of NXT [4:20] from the week. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Dec 3
WWE delivered a strong Monday Night Raw after a frustrating premium live event -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a second look at 2025 WWE Survivor Series: WarGames [9:40] before The Main Event [50:00] focuses on LA Knight and GUNTHER contending to be John Cena's final opponent, plus Liv Morgan raising the rent in reestablishing Judgment Day as IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, Asuka and Kairi Sane star. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:26:30] tackles Bron Breakker's blistering promo on CM Punk, plans for Logan Paul and continued frustrations with SmackDown creative, while "The Silver King" breaks down the latest WWE news [3:15], including what's ahead for Becky Lynch. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Nov 30
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 delivered some exciting moments but failed meet expectations -- and Getting Over is here to break it down! Host Adam Silverstein grabs his mic to tackle 2025 WWE Survivor Series: WarGames results with grades in our signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers John Cena's final PLE match against Dominik Mysterio, the shocking return of Liv Morgan and WWE damaging the WarGames concept with abrupt finishes and a lack of creativity. Plus, Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar face off, Cody Rhodes gets heated, CM Punk gets pinned, AJ Lee taps out Becky Lynch, IYO SKY flies again and Rhea Ripley battles Lash Legend. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Nov 28
John Cena appeared on NXT Gold Rush with a huge announcement as AEW Continental Classic got underway -- and Getting Over is here to tackle it all! Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest from both brands: NXT [4:30] featured the Iron Survivor Challenge field being set, Trick Williams potentially wrestling his final NXT match and Kelani Jordan dropping the TNA Knockouts Championship, while AEW [23:05] had Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland teaming up against Samoa Joe as the Gold and Blue Leagues were announced with interesting potential matchups ahead. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Nov 25
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 is loaded with marquee names as the final premium live event of the year -- and Getting Over is here to break it down! Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with our signature WWE Survivor Series: WarGames ultimate preview [59:05] tackling the card with predictions. Will John Cena lose his penultimate match and put over Dominik Mysterio? What's ahead for Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre, IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch and AJ Lee? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [17:00] covering Carmelo Hayes' emergence and Penta's injury in The Last Time is Now Tournament before The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [42:00] covers the rest of Raw and SmackDown. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Nov 25
Ethan Page, WWE superstar and NXT North American champion, joins host Adam Silverstein for a wide-ranging conversation on Getting Over. The guys discuss Page's year-and-a-half run in WWE, the value of NXT for industry veterans, his definition of "professional wrestling," expectation vs. reality during his time in WWE and AEW, losing his smile like Shawn Michaels, his feud with Je'Von Evans, Chelsea Green vouching for him to join Raw or SmackDown, advice from his idol The Rock, and how fun it is to be hated so much that he's beloved by fans. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Nov 23
AEW Full Gear 2025 delivered a surprise return plus four new champions crowned -- and Getting Over is here to tackle it all. Host Adam Silverstein grabs the mic to break down 2025 AEW Full Gear results with grades in our signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Swerve Strickland's appearance, Samoa Joe taking down Hangman Page, Mercedes Mone losing again, Jon Moxley submitting again, The Elite reforming again, three additional title changes shaking up the landscape of the company and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Nov 20
NXT Gold Rush kicked off with a bang as AEW Full Gear 2025 awaits -- and Getting Over is here to tackle it all. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both brands with Getting Over's signature AEW Full Gear ultimate preview [46:30] breaking down every match on the card with predictions for Samoa Joe vs. Hangman Page, Kris Statlander vs. Mercedes Mone and more. WWE's NXT [3:30] featured Jacy Jayne upsetting fans by usurping Tatum Paxley as Ricky Saints vs. Oba Femi II got booked, Blake Monroe again stood out and Ethan Page & Chelsea Green shined against Joe Hendry & Thea Hail, while AEW [33:10] focused primarily on Jon Moxley and the women's tag team tournament. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Nov 18
John Cena made his final WWE TV appearance on Monday Night Raw in Madison Square Garden as WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 heated up -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini analyze the latest from WWE as The Main Event [9:10] first covers Cena remaining tied to Dominik Mysterio with Dolph Ziggler and Zack Ryder surprising in The Last Time is Now Tournament. WarGames teams continued to build [52:50] with Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar and AJ Lee all returning as Drew McIntyre and Charlotte Flair got featured. The Good The Bad and The Ugly [1:22:30] tackles Maxxine Dupri beating Becky Lynch, Nikki Bella attacking Stephanie Vaquer, Carmelo Hayes' booking trends and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Nov 13
AEW Blood & Guts 2025 lived up to its name as WWE used the go-home to NXT Gold Rush to build brand interest -- and Getting Over is here to tackle it all. Host Adam Silverstein tackles down both brands: NXT [3:10] featured Ricky Saints and Trick Williams going to war, Oba Femi making an impactful return, Tatum Paxley stepping up to Jacy Jayne and Blake Monroe fully realizing her character, while AEW [38:25] delivered violence with crimson masks and dangerous spots as Kyle O'Reilly tapped out Jon Moxley, Darby Allin went through flaming tables and Toni Storm surrendered to protect a friend. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Nov 11
John Cena made history in his last WWE show in Boston as WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 heated up with Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY returning -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini analyze the latest from WWE as The Main Event [5:00] covers Cena completing the Grand Slam by winning the Intercontinental Championship and elevating Dominik Mysterio, The Last Time is Now Tournament progressing and Drew McIntyre getting suspended. The Good The Bad and The Ugly [1:18:55] tackles Cody Rhodes linking with CM Punk, Asuka & Kairi Sane beating Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green upsetting Giulia and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Nov 6
NXT Gold Rush and AEW Blood & Guts builds moved forward as repetitive matches got booked across the board -- and Getting Over is here to tackle it all. Host Adam Silverstein analyzes Ridge Holland's WWE departure and the introduction of another AEW title belt [2:30] before breaking down both brands: NXT [12:25] featured Je'Von Evans impressing, Ricky Saints and Trick Williams brawling, Kelani Jordan trying on a heel persona and the Sol Ruca - Blake Monroe storyline confusing, while AEW [38:40] focused on barely developing Blood & Guts as Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe, Kyle Fletcher vs. Mark Briscoe and Hurt Syndicate vs. The Demand continued unabated. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Nov 4
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 and John Cena’s last match are suddenly around the corner, moving forward after recent pivots – and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini analyze the latest WWE news and growing gulf between Monday Night Raw and SmackDown [4:20] plus: The Main Event [44:50] covers Logan Paul surprising CM Punk and The Vision and The Last Time is Now Tournament, while The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:17:10] tackles Rey Mysterio confronting Dominik Mysterio, Becky Lynch returning on a rampage, the women again leading Raw and Judgment Day taking a big step forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Nov 2
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event delivered two title changes and a major update on John Cena's retirement. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss CM Punk toppling Jey Uso, Jade Cargill destroying Tiffany Stratton, Cody Rhodes beating Drew McIntyre (again), Dominik Mysterio stealing a win from Penta and Rusev, plus what the four match bookings mean for WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2025 later this month. The guys also discuss Cena's final two opponents while reacting live to Game 7 of the 2025 World Series. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 30
WWE's NXT Halloween Havoc is in the books with NXT Gold Rush and NXT Deadline ahead, while AEW Blood & Guts and AEW Full Gear are upcoming. Host Adam Silverstein touches every part of professional wrestling in an extended episode featuring coverage of IYO SKY vs. Mayu Iwatani in Marigold [1:01:25] alongside a conversation with Nattie Neidhardt [1:30:30] before the release of her memoir. "The Silver King" opens with a second look at NXT Halloween Havoc [3:20] before tackling the week in NXT [14:00] featuring Tatum Paxley vs. Jacy Jayne and Ricky Saints vs. Trick Williams continuing, WWE creative making a major mistake with NXT Anonymous, Kelani Jordan turning heel on Jordynne Grace and Kendal Grey impressing on both NXT and Evolve [37:30]. Adam then covers the latest from AEW [39:45], including Hangman Page surprising Samoa Joe with an attack, men's Blood & Guts being set with the women forgotten, Hook somehow getting a No. 1 contendership opportunity and Konosuke Takeshita vs. Kazuchika Okada building. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 28
Build to the fourth WWE Saturday Night's Main Event special of 2025 has left plenty to be desired, even if the match card is strong. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature 2025 WWE Saturday Night's Main Event ultimate preview [1:29:45] breaking down the card with predictions and analysis. Will CM Punk or Jey Uso win the vacant title? Is Drew McIntyre primed to beat Cody Rhodes? Does Jade Cargill have new life following her heel turn on Tiffany Stratton? Is John Cena waiting for Dominik Mysterio? The guys cover the latest WWE news [8:07] before focusing The Main Event [21:45] on Judgment Day's inevitable split and Stephanie Vaquer aligning with Nikki Bella. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [41:50], including another LA Knight opportunity missed, Bron Breakker's future and a women's tag team revolution led by Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 26
NXT Halloween Havoc 2025 certainly delivered the unexpected with three title changes as part of a card that was not as cohesive as initially believed. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic after the event for a WWE break down of 2025 NXT Halloween Havoc results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Ricky Saints and Trick Williams main eventing, Tatum Paxley getting her championship opportunity against Jacy Jayne, Zaria subbing for Sol Ruca against Blake Monroe, Ethan Page stealing the show with El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr., Je'Von Evans teaming with Leon Slater against La Parka and the Hardy Boyz becoming "broken" to fight DarkState in a rematch. Adam also breaks down what Saturday's results mean for the future of NXT. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 24
WWE is building to a tentpole premium live event for NXT as AEW kicks off its month-long sojourn to its next pay-per-view. Host Adam Silverstein steps behind the mic to cover the week across NXT [21:50] before diving into Getting Over's signature 2025 NXT Halloween Havoc ultimate preview [31:30] breaking down all six matches on the card with predictions. "The Silver King" tackles Ricky Saints stepping to Trick Williams, Tatum Paxley's potential against Jacy Jayne, Zaria stepping in for Sol Ruca against Blake Monroe, The Hardy Boyz becoming "broken" and Je'Von Evans & Leon Slater vs. La Parka & Mr. Iguana. Adam opens the show by breaking down a repetitive episode of AEW Dynamite [3:45] coming off WrestleDream with Darby Allin, Jon Moxley, Hangman Page and Samoa Joe largely stuck in place as the build began for Kris Statlander vs. Mercedes Mone and the women's tag team championship tournament was finalized. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 21
WWE made significant creative pivots to its main event scenes across Monday Night Raw and SmackDown with the latest Saturday Night's Main Event upcoming. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a brief look at WWE news [7:20] before diving into The Main Event [16:45] where they tackle Cody Rhodes looking foolish against Drew McIntyre, Jacob Fatu being written off TV, The Vision getting excluded from a battle royal and Jey Uso being chosen to face CM Punk instead of LA Knight. "The Silver King" and Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:10:30], including Ilja Dragunov returning and beating Sami Zayn to win the United States title, AJ Styles & Dragon Lee upending Judgment Day for the world tag team titles, Dominik Mysterio remaining massively over, Becky Lynch being stuck in a Maxxine Dupri vortex, Nikki Bella returning to back Stephanie Vaquer and much more. Plus: What's next for John Cena? Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 19
AEW WrestleDream 2025 may not have been much of a "dream," but there was plenty to discuss coming out of the show. Host Adam Silverstein grabs the mic to break down 2025 AEW WrestleDream results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley in a controversial "I Quit" match with a surprise return, Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe, Kris Statlander vs. Toni Storm, Mercedes Mone's title-collector booking, transparent efforts with Bandido and why there were simply too many matches without stakes for a pay-per-view. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 17
WWE, NXT, AEW, TNA Wrestling and even NJPW are all covered in a special supersized episode. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into the latest news [2:00], including a string of WWE departures and controversy over the status of Andrade, before co-host Chris Vannini joins [15:30] to share his takes on John Cena vs. AJ Styles and what Seth Rollins' injury means for WWE in the short and long term. "The Silver King" then moves to a breakdown of TNA Bound for Glory 2025 [1:04:30] featuring Mike Santana beating Trick Williams and The Hardy Boyz retiring The Dudley Boyz before covering the week across NXT [1:20:05] with Tatum Paxley finally becoming No. 1 contender, Ricky Saints challenging Trick and Matt Cardona returning to a WWE ring. The show wraps with an AEW WrestleDream 2025 ultimate preview [1:36:30] looking at the entire card with predictions and picks for Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley, Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe, Kris Statlander vs. Toni Storm and a bunch of matches that may not belong on pay-per-view. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 14
A shocking end to Monday Night Raw turned the fallout from WWE Crown Jewel 2025 on its head with major questions now raised about booking through the end of the year into WWE WrestleMania 42. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a brief second look at WWE Crown Jewel [7:10] digging deeper into John Cena vs. AJ Styles and WWE's week in Australia [26:20] before kicking off The Main Event [31:30]. What led to WWE pulling the trigger with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed turning on Seth Rollins, effectively ending The Vision after it had just been established? Is Rollins injured, and if so, what does that mean for WWE creative moving forward? "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:35] from the week, including Jacob Fatu leveling up against Drew McIntyre, Asuka and Kairi Sane starring against IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley, Shinsuke Nakamura and Tama Tonga returning, Zelina Vega siding with Aleister Black over Damian Priest and plans for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 now being up in the air. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 11
WWE Crown Jewel 2025 delivered as arguably the premium live event of the year with John Cena and AJ Styles putting on a match of the year contender. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed his mic after the show for a breakdown of WWE Crown Jewel results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" tackles the booking of Cena-Styles, including an emotional homage to Bray Wyatt, Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins and Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie Vaquer for the Crown Jewel championships both being booked properly, Bronson Reed getting the best of Roman Reigns as The Bloodline story continued developing, and Rhea Ripley taking a bit of a backseat to IYO SKY in against Asuka and Kairi Sane. Nearly every match on the WWE Crown Jewel card delivered beyond expectation, setting the stage for a hot close to 2025 at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames and beyond. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 9
WWE's NXT and AEW went head-to-head on Tuesday with NXT Showdown battling AEW Title Tuesday for eyeballs. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into the latest wrestling news [2:15] involving Santos Escobar, Kota Ibushi, Karrion Kross and MVP before breaking down both shows. "The Silver King" tackles NXT [13:35] where the head-to-head with TNA Wrestling left a lot to be desired despite Ethan Page and Mustafa Ali putting on the match of the week. The Survivor Series matches failed to deliver as The Hardys won the NXT tag team in fun yet depressing fashion. Adam then breaks down AEW [28:45] with Samoa Joe working hard to build his title match with Hangman Page, Orange Cassidy vs. Pac going off the rails, Darby Allin introducing a Molotov cocktail against the Death Riders, Kris Statlander and Toni Storm being relegated to Collision alongside an overall refusal to tell stories that drastically impacted both shows. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 7
WWE Crown Jewel 2025 stands as the penultimate premium live event of the year with a build that has far exceeded expectations. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over’s signature WWE Crown Jewel ultimate preview [1:27:00] breaking down the match card with predictions and analysis. Will Seth Rollins get his much-needed win over Cody Rhodes? Are John Cena and AJ Styles set to go all out? Might Bronson Reed upset Roman Reigns? Is Rhea Ripley with IYO SKY an obvious winner over Asuka and Kairi Sane? Will Stephanie Vaquer continue her momentum against Tiffany Stratton? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by tackling The Main Event [14:00] as Reigns brainwashes Jey Uso and CM Punk goes face-to-face with LA Knight. The guys then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [45:30] covering Cody's relationship with Randy Orton, Becky Lynch getting Maxxine Dupri over, Bayley influencing Lyra Valkyria, Sami Zayn being revitalized and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
Oct 6
A surprisingly convoluted build to the NXT Showdown with TNA Wrestling along with surprisingly weak booking by AEW for its 6th Anniversary Show and Title Tuesday special lead the program. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into WWE's NXT [4:20] where the don't-call-it-an-invasion by TNA stood as the focus, including surprise returns by Mustafa Ali and Matt Cardona, with Ricky Saints, Trick Williams, Jacy Jayne, Kelani Jordan and Mike Santana standing as team captains going into the special show. "The Silver King" then breaks down the AEW 6th Anniversary Show and build to Title Tuesday [31:40] with Jon Moxley choking the life out of Darby Allin, Hangman Page suddenly feuding with Samoa Joe, Kris Statlander reverting to an old gimmick for no reason, Toni Storm getting "What?!" chanted during her best promo of 2025 and Andrade returning to attack Kenny Omega as one of two new Don Callis Family members. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 2
The build to WWE Crown Jewel 2025 is hotter than expected with major superstars and significant matches filling out the card. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show by diving into The Main Event [3:40] focused on Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins building a deep storyline, Roman Reigns returning as the devil in Jey Uso's ear and The Vision's growing importance to WWE creative. "The Silver King" then tackles the rest of the week in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [21:30] with the enthralling saga on Monday Night Raw involving IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, Asuka and Kairi Sane taking top billing. The messy SmackDown women's division, AJ Styles fighting John Cena, Drew Mcintyre feuding with Jacob Fatu, Je'Von Evans surprising Sami Zayn, Dominik Mysterio getting babyface pops against Rusev and Bayley's psyche breaking alongside Lyra Valkyria make up other featured topics on the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 28
NXT No Mercy 2025 delivered an unexpected title change as part of a card that largely delivered to expectation. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic after the event for a WWE break down of 2025 NXT No Mercy results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Oba Femi and Ricky Saints main eventing as the match of the night, Jordynne Grace battling Blake Monroe in a weaponized steel cage, Jacy Jayne and Lola Vice proving themselves, Je'Von Evans' star continuing to shine against Josh Briggs, Tavion Heights leveling up to Ethan Page, Sol Ruca getting a surprising challenger, a TNA Wrestling invasion and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 26
There's potential for upheaval around WWE's NXT as AEW moves on to its next pay-per-view unabated. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at some odd news items around Jazmyn Nyx and Gail Kim [2:10] before diving into a busy week in NXT [11:25] that included a TNA Wrestling invasion. "The Silver King" then breaks down the NXT No Mercy 2025 card, ultimate preview-style, with predictions for all six matches [21:30] led by Oba Femi vs. Ricky Saints, Jacy Jayne vs. Lola Vice, Jordynne Grace vs. Blake Monroe and Je'Von Evans vs. Josh Briggs. The script then gets flipped to AEW All Out 2025 analysis with results and grades [39:35] for Hangman Page vs. Kyle Fletcher, Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley, Mark Briscoe vs. MJF, Kris Statlander winning the women's title over Toni Storm and much more. The show wraps with a look at how AEW followed up on TV [1:03:40] with the Death Riders still heavily featured. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 24
Is WWE running too many shows? Host Adam Silverstein considers that possibility after breaking down the data while taking a second look at WWE Wrestlepalooza [8:40], this after covering WWE news [3:25] on John Cena, AJ Styles and Piper Niven. "The Silver King" next enters The Main Event [18:35] as Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch kick off the WWE Crown Jewel 2025 build with a bang. Plus, Jey Uso's frustrations continue to mount with Jimmy Uso, The Vision and LA Knight. Adam then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [29:25], including Asuka and Kairi Sane fully turning on IYO SKY with Rhea Ripley taking shrapnel, Stephanie Vaquer's first night as champion, Carmelo Hayes' work alongside Sami Zayn, Dominik Mysterio and Finn Balor leading an eventual Judgment Day split, Bayley confusing Lyra Valkyria, Penta hopefully ending his New Day feud and much more from Monday Night Raw and SmackDown. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 21
WWE Wrestlepalooza on ESPN delivered a shocking opening match result and some surprises despite mixed reviews. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed his mic after the show for a breakdown of WWE Wrestlepalooza results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" tackles the booking of John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar and what it means for Cena's retirement run, AJ Lee returning to the ring alongside CM Punk against Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins, IYO SKY and Stephanie Vaquer battling for the vacant WWE Women's World Championship, plans for Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre after their main event match, The Usos reforming against The Vision with Jey Uso and Bron Breakker featured, plus an unexpected development involving The Undertaker and Stephanie McMahon. With WWE Crown Jewel 2025 ahead, there was plenty to discuss after the show and moving forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 18
AEW All Out 2025 features a mixed card that could create an intriguing show in Toronto, while WWE put forth a special NXT Homecoming episode that relied heavily on nostalgia. Host Adam Silverstein opens by taking on the latest wrestling news [2:00] before tackling NXT Homecoming [8:35] where Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Finn Balor, Sami Zayn Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Bianca Belair, Damian Priest, Carmelo Hayes, Bobby Roode and Shayna Baszler led returning stars into Full Sail. Oba Femi and Trick Williams surprisingly set up a title vs. title match while NXT No Mercy continued building in the background. "The Silver King" then covers the week in AEW [28:00] before taking a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW All Out ultimate preview [36:30] breaking down all 10 matches with predictions. Do Hangman Page, Toni Storm or Mercedes Mone have any chance of losing? Is Darby Allin ready to take down Jon Moxley? Will the MJF and Mark Briscoe blood feud continue? Why were so many matches thrown together for a pay-per-view? Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 16
WWE Wrestlepalooza marks the company's debut on ESPN with John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar main eventing a card loaded with major stars. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Wrestlepalooza ultimate preview [47:20] breaking down all five matches with predictions. Will Cena beat Lesnar in his retirement run? What should we expect as AJ Lee returns alongside CM Punk against Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins? Will Rhea Ripley or Asuka factor into IYO SKY vs. Stephanie Vaquer? Why was Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre rushed onto the show? Are The Usos doomed to fall to The Vision? "The Silver King" opens with WWE news [3:30], including Andrade's surprising release and overviews of Raw and SmackDown before The Main Event [11:40] covers how to watch WWE Wrestlepalooza and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [19:45] tackles Bayley's new gimmick, Nia Jax hanging around Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill, Sami Zayn vs. Rey Fenix, Dragon Lee getting to shine and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 13
In a special announcement, WWE WrestleMania 43 was set for Saudi Arabia in 2027 with the Show of Shows heading overseas for the first time in its history. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a deep dive into WWE's controversial decision with its biggest premium live event [5:05] before leading Getting Over's signature instant analysis review of Worlds Collide results [31:35] as WWE and AAA went head to head in Las Vegas. "The Silver King" covers El Hijo del Vikingo defending his AAA Mega Championship against Dominik Mysterio, El Demonito battling La Yesca as Finn Balor & Roxanne Perez fought Mr. Iguana & Lola Vice, an important declaration from Penta, Nattie again outshining Natalya, and a lucha showcase featuring Mascarita Sagrada that lived up to its name. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 11
Notable shows approach for WWE's NXT and AEW with returns abound. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a take on Bryan Danielson's recent comments about WWE and AEW [3:35] before diving into the latest developments across NXT [9:50], including surprises from Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Tiffany Stratton, Carmelo Hayes and Tyler Breeze; Blake Monroe turning into the woman from hell and Je'Von Evans showing out leading into NXT Homecoming and NXT No Mercy. "The Silver King" then breaks down AEW [30:40], which featured Kyle Fletcher confronting Hangman Page, Daniel Garcia turning heel on Daniel Garcia joining Jon Moxley and the Death Riders, another money match, Eddie Kingston's spoiled comeback and the women's division just doing stuff with Mercedes Mone as AEW All Out 2025 remains ahead. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 9
The long-awaited return of AJ Lee takes center stage as WWE Wrestlepalooza and the ESPN debut near. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover AJ's incredible appearance in Chicago to open The Main Event [25:40] as Becky Lynch, CM Punk and Seth Rollins have created an intriguing storyline that captivates through emotion and shared history. The guys also discuss John Cena's final SmackDown appearance, the Sami Zayn match and the unnecessary nature of Brock Lesnar's return. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:06:00], including Jey Uso's growing ego, The Usos reforming, LA Knight's positioning, Stephanie Vaquer's status, IYO SKY and Asuka as primary players, plans for Rhea Ripley and Nikki Bella, Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre on TV, AJ Styles' work-shoot promo, optimism for Bayley, pessimism for Giulia and much more. Plus, the guys discuss unnecessary controversy involving Nikki, Ronda Rousey and Wade Barrett [4:10] before breaking down WWE Wrestlepalooza and Worlds Collide [1:51:50]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 4
AEW announced important adjustments to its pay-per-views as WWE's NXT maintained its path toward a pair of forthcoming shows. After breaking down some news [1:50], host Adam Silverstein tackles the latest from NXT [10:25], including DarkState finally getting over, DIY returning to confront Trick Williams, Blake Monroe becoming the "woman from hell" against Jordynne Grace, Joe Hendry appearing after Oba Femi and Ricky Saints brawl and Jaida Parker bumping meat with Lash Legend. "The Silver King" then covers the week in AEW [32:00] where Kenny Omega got written off again, Don Callis Family took over two shows and laid out Hangman Page, Riho returned to immediately challenge Mercedes Mone and Darby Allin dragged Gabe Kidd off TV. The show concludes with a brief ratings discussion [52:35]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky and YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 2
No time was wasted building for WWE Wrestlepalooza with an incredible Monday Night Raw in Paris standing as one of the best TV episodes of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a brief second look at WWE Clash in Paris [3:25] before tackling The Main Event [19:55] where Becky Lynch firmly put CM Punk in his place, AJ Lee's return got teased, Seth Rollins stayed uncommonly silent and a beatdown by Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed led to the potential reformation of The Usos after a Jey Uso & LA Knight team up. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [56:00], including Dominik Mysterio beating AJ Styles in France, Sami Zayn taking the United States championship off Solo Sikoa, IYO SKY remaining the centerpiece of an extended storyline with Asuka and Rhea Ripley, Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre leaving something to be desired, SmackDown struggling creatively and Rusev boasting in his follow up to beating Sheamus. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 1
WWE Clash in Paris delivered a shocking finish and mix of matches that overdelivered and underdelivered with WWE Wrestlepalooza looming. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini grabbed their mics after the show for a break down of WWE Clash in Paris results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" tackle Seth Rollins going at it alone against CM Punk, LA Knight and Jey Uso; John Cena vs. Logan Paul exceeding every expectation; Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed opening with a banger; Becky Lynch battling with Nikki Bella; Sheamus and Rusev slapping meat; and the Wyatt Sicks doing their best to split up the Street Profits. With Brock Lesnar looming and sudden questions about AJ Lee, the guys have plenty to discuss immediately after WWE Clash in Paris. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 28
WWE's NXT and AEW followed up special events with quality shows, setting the stage for quick turnarounds. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at changes coming to WWE television as football season gets underway [2:25] before breaking down the latest across both brands. "The Silver King" begins with NXT [16:40] where Ricky Saints stepped to Oba Femi as the new No. 1 contender, Jordynne Grace cost Blake Monroe yet again, Trick Williams was strangely absent and the elevation of WWE Speed confused. Adam then covers AEW [36:00] as Hangman Page got involved with Don Callis Family, Darby Allin got hardcore while challenging Jon Moxley, Mercede Mone said a bunch of nothing and MJF stayed absent after another pay-per-view. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 26
WWE Clash in Paris features a star-studded match card with John Cena and Roman Reigns headlining. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Clash in Paris ultimate preview [1:41:30] breaking down five matches. Does Bronson Reed have a shot? Might Brock Lesnar show up? Will CM Punk, LA Knight or Jey Uso emerge over Seth Rollins? Is Becky Lynch a no-brainer over Nikki Bella? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [13:05] focused on Cena's feud with Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre's reemergence, Cody Rhodes' absence and Randy Orton's return before tackling The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [37:52], including a lack of answers for Stephanie Vaquer, Asuka's issues with IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley, Piper Niven beating Charlotte Flair, Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ Styles not being booked for the PLE, voices in Bayley's head and plans for Penta, Rey Fenix & Andrade. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 25
NXT Heatwave 2025 delivered a thrilling men's main event with women otherwise dominating the program. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic after the event for a WWE break down of 2025 NXT Heatwave results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Oba Femi and Je'Von Evans putting on a future-focused banger, Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe proving their stardom, Ethan Page & Chelsea Green being over huge as Canadians, Jacy Jayne's thrilling TNA Knockouts title defense against Masha Slamovich and Ash by Elegance, DarkState taking Hank & Tank to the limit and Jaida Parker vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Lola Vice battling in a No. 1 contendership match. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 25
AEW Forbidden Door 2025 may not have been all that "forbidden," but there was plenty to discuss coming out of the show in London. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic after the show to break down 2025 AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland being written off, a chaotic steel cage lights out match involving Jon Moxley and Darby Allin, the overbooking of Hangman Page vs. MJF, Toni Storm and Athena delivering as expected, Mercedes Mone claiming a ninth championship, Hurt Syndicate not doing business against FTR and Brodido, plus Adam Copeland & Christian Cage drawing closer together. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 21
WWE Wrestlepalooza was announced with John Cena expected to main event against Brock Lesnar, moving up the start of WWE's deal with ESPN by nearly seven months. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show diving into facts and details about the five-year WWE and ESPN deal [3:13] before tackling ultimate previews for NXT Heatwave 2025 [15:15] and AEW Forbidden Door 2025 [40:25]. "The Silver King" breaks down whether Je'Von Evans is ready to beat Oba Femi for the NXT championship, Will Ospreay supposedly working on a neck that requires surgery, AEW's confounding booking of Hangman Page vs. MJF, why patience is acceptable with Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe, Athena's chances of beating Toni Storm, Adam Copeland linking with Christian Cage, Yoshiki Inamura and Josh Briggs putting on a banger, plans for Ricky Saints and Jacy Jayne, DarkState finally figuring it out and why Forbidden Door is not so forbidden anymore, especially this year. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 19
Just under two weeks from WWE Clash in Paris, the match card is building nicely as WWE remains hellbent on adding events to its end-of-year calendar. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of what's ahead for WWE [2:45] and a review of AAA TripleMania XXXIII [7:05] before co-host Chris Vannini joins to hit a triple Main Event [26:05] focused on Naomi's pregnancy announcement and the future of the WWE Women's World Championship, Roman Reigns' latest return to save Jey Uso from Seth Rollins and The Vision, and whether Drew McIntyre's elevation back into the main event against Cody Rhodes is permanent or temporary. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:04:50], including Rhea Ripley and Asuka arguing over IYO SKY, Bayley's continued breakdown, anticipation for Becky Lynch vs. Nikki Bella, the creatively bankrupt SmackDown women's division and Sami Zayn returning to the Bloodline vortex. Plus: CM Punk, LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes, the Street Profits, R-Truth and much more! Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 14
NXT Heatwave 2025 and AEW Forbidden Door 2025 both took major steps forward as main events were established and cards were built this week. Host Adam Silverstein opens by tackling the week across NXT [2:45] led by Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans and Moose battling DarkState in a showcase of WWE's young talent. Jordynne Grace achieved some much-needed character development as Lash Legend and Nia Jax put on a big meaty banger, Jacy Jayne faced a war on two fronts, Joe Hendry picked up an easy win and Chelsea Green alongside Ethan Page remained hysterical. "The Silver King" then breaks down AEW [20:50], including Hangman Page goading MJF into a title challenge, Will Ospreay returning to set up a lights out steel cage match alongside Darby Allin and Hiroshi Tanahashi against Jon Moxley's Death Riders, Toni Storm backing Alex Windsor against Athena and Mercedes Mone, Christian Cage saving Adam Copeland, plus an overall look at AEW's storytelling and the not-so-forbidden lineup ahead. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 12
The 2025 WWE Clash in Paris card continues to strengthen even as WWE TV flattens. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [39:30] exploring the John Cena vs. Logan Paul booking, Drew McIntyre and LA Knight being elevated back into the main event, how Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins are running as new champions, and what's ahead for CM Punk, Jey Uso, Roman Reigns, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:21:35], including IYO SKY as the main character of Monday Night Raw, plans for Rhea Ripley, Bayley's character change, progression for Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, regression for Sami Zayn, Solo Sikoa and MFT failing to inspire, plus much more. Adam kicks off the show with WWE news [4:10] on Karrion Kross and Naomi before closing with a AAA TripleMania XXXIII preview [2:05:20] featuring Dominik Mysterio, Judgment Day and more in Mexico. Follow @GettingOverCast on Twitter, Bluesky and YouTube.
Aug 7
Builds are underway for WWE NXT Heatwave 2025 and AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025 with both brands refreshing their storylines while concluding the summer and entering the fall. Host Adam Silverstein opens by covering the news of the day [4:20] taking a second look at the WWE-ESPN deal and Roman Reigns' immediate future before breaking down NXT [8:55] where Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans, Ethan Page and Ricky Saints are leading a resurgent men's division; Sol Ruca and Tatum Paxley put on a banger for the North American title; Jordynne Grace chased Blake Monroe out of the building and Joe Hendry surprised with Wren Sinclair. "The Silver King" then tackles the week in AEW [31:35], including MJF beating Mark Briscoe and brawling with Hangman Page, Darby Allin chloroforming Jon Moxley, Athena planning to challenge Toni Storm, Swerve Strickland preparing for Kazuchika Okada and Kyle Fletcher beating Dustin Rhodes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
Aug 6
WWE and ESPN announced a landmark five-year agreement to air WWE premium live events domestically in the United States on its new streaming service starting in 2026. Host Adam Silverstein covers this breaking news with an instant reaction to the deal and exclusive details you will not hear anywhere else, including the terms of the WWE-ESPN agreement, what will not be airing on ESPN, how to access the streaming service and associated costs. "The Silver King" also discusses the future of the WWE archive, what's next for NXT and AAA premium live events, and the potential bundling of TNA Wrestling content before evaluating the financial terms of the agreement and the impact moving PLEs to ESPN will have on WWE's business both in the short and long term. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) and YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
Aug 5
WWE SummerSlam 2025 fallout has been substantial both on and off TV. Host Adam Silverstein starts by taking a second look at the first two-night WWE SummerSlam headlined by John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes [3:35] before wading into a bevy of controversial WWE news [39:45], including the shocking return of Brock Lesnar. "The Silver King" then enters The Main Event [48:35] covering Seth Rollins officially forming The Vision, defending his newly won WWE world heavyweight championship against LA Knight and leading his group to flatten Roman Reigns and CM Punk. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:00:10] tackles Becky Lynch ethering Nikki Bella in a promo, Rhea Ripley stepping back as IYO SKY challenges Naomi with Stephanie Vaquer waiting, Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair celebrating, Sami Zayn continuing to lose momentum, and Giulia vs. Zelina Vega proving it deserved to be on SummerSlam. Plus, decisions by Paul Levesque, Bronson Reed as the "Tribal Thief," what's up with Jade Cargill, GUNTHER's time off, Logan Paul's future and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) and YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
Aug 4
WWE SummerSlam 2025 concluded with controversy as the stellar Night 2 main event featuring John Cena and Cody Rhodes in a street fight was followed by a shocking return. Host Adam Silverstein jumped the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE SummerSlam results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers the decision to turn Cena babyface on the go-home SmackDown, the crowd response to Cody, Naomi tearing it up with IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch brutalizing Lyra Valkyria, TLC delivering an absolute car crash, Dominik Mysterio and AJ Styles honoring Eddie Guerrero, and a steel cage clunker between Solo Sikoa vs. Jacob Fatu. Plus, Brock Lesnar unexpectedly appears, Bayley unsurprisingly interferes, Candice LeRae takes an all-time bump and Adam delivers a final look at the entirety of WWE SummerSlam along with what's ahead through the end of 2025 into WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
Aug 3
WWE SummerSlam 2025 began with a bang as an epic Night 1 main event featuring GUNTHER and CM Punk on Saturday set the stage for Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena headlining Night 2 on Sunday. Host Adam Silverstein jumped the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE SummerSlam results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers the shocking climax to the main event with a returning Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and Jey Uso teaming up, Jelly Roll and Logan Paul staring alongside Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre, the surprising outcome to Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill, Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair finally becoming friends while challenging Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, plus disappointment in Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross and what the WWE SummerSlam outcomes mean for the rest of 2025 into WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
Jul 31
There were hits and misses across WWE's NXT and AEW this week as the brands continued building for late-August shows. Host Adam Silverstein opens by tackling NXT [4:20], which featured Je'Von Evans becoming the main character ahead of a showdown with Oba Femi and/or Trick Williams, Blake Monroe creating controversy in a promo at Jordynne Grace, Tony D'Angelo's future coming into question, Nia Jax attacking Lash Legend and Ethan Page defending his title against Santino Marella. "The Silver King" then dives into the week across AEW [30:00], including Hangman Page vs. Jon Moxley getting quickly run back, MJF attacking Mark Briscoe after being ejected from the Hurt Syndicate , Athena besting Toni Storm and Christian Cage getting taken out a second time. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
Jul 29
WWE SummerSlam 2025 has arrived with a loaded match card for the first two-night edition of WWE's summer showcase. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over’s signature WWE SummerSlam ultimate preview [41:20] breaking down every match across Night 1 and Night 2 [1:41:20] with predictions and analysis. Will Cody Rhodes end heel John Cena and win the title, and should The Rock surprise? Who will emerge from GUNTHER vs. CM Punk, and is Seth Rollins actually injured? Will Naomi vs. IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley live up to its lofty expectations? Are Jade Cargill and the Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair team shoe-ins? Did Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul win the guys over? Plus, Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria, the return of TLC and superstars missing in action. “The Silver King” opens with a brief discussion of "WWE Unreal" along with the latest news [2:50] before The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [21:55] tackles the go-home build across Raw and SmackDown. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
Jul 25
Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show remembering Hulk Hogan, who died at age 71. The guys discuss Hogan's impact in professional wrestling and American popular culture, controversies that surrounded him in late in life and Hulkamania from the 1980s to today. "The Silver King" breaks down the latest across NXT and AEW after a pit stop analyzing TNA Slammiversary 2025 [34:35], which saw Trick Williams retain and Jacy Jayne win titles while AJ Styles returned to the brand and The Hardys made history. Adam continues by tackling NXT [49:40] where The Undertaker chokeslammed Trick, Blake Monroe and Jordynne Grace got hot, Je'Von Evans began a title chase and Ethan Page stole the show. The episode wraps with a dive into AEW [1:10:20], which saw Hangman Page challenge Jon Moxley for a rematch, Athena get the best of Toni Storm, MJF develop angst with Hurt Syndicate and Will Ospreay become emotional about an injury sidelining him ... for one month. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
Jul 22
Roman Reigns and John Cena both returned to WWE TV, though it was the women who stood out building the 2025 WWE SummerSlam card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:40] covering Cena's attempt at gaslighting Cody Rhodes, the street fight stipulation for their match, Reigns confronting Paul Heyman and Jey Uso's role in the expected feud. The guys also break off a conversation about Goldberg's sour grapes over his retirement and expectations for "WWE Unreal." The Silver King then breaks down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [58:00] from Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, including GUNTHER besting CM Punk on the mic, Naomi instigating IYO SKY and Stephanie Vaquer with Rhea Ripley saving, Becky Lynch costing Lyra Valkyria & Bayley, convoluted women's tag team title booking, Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ Styles advancing and what's next for LA Knight, Penta and Austin Theory. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
Jul 18
Neither WWE's NXT nor AEW put their best foot forward coming out of special shows, though the follow up to AEW All In: Texas was remarkably ho-hum. Host Adam Silverstein opens by taking a second look at NXT Great American Bash before diving into NXT [5:10], which featured Trick Williams and Jacy Jayne building for TNA Slammiversary 2025, Tony D'Angelo standing tall as his family came crashing down and Jordynne Grace wrecking shop while demanding Blake Monroe. "The Silver King" then focuses on a second look at AEW All In before tackling AEW Dynamite [26:05], including Hangman Page and Toni Storm celebrating their championships, MJF missing in action, Adam Copeland setting the stage for a Christian Cage reunification and the Young Bucks experiencing their first night without the EVP titles. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
Jul 16
TNA Wrestling president Carlos Silva joins host Adam Silverstein for an extensive conversation ahead of TNA Slammiversary 2025, the brand's tentpole annual pay-per-view. Silva covers his first foray into professional wrestling, why fans should expect a "phenomenal" show, TNA's path toward profitability and its unique selling proposition as the third major brand in North America. Adam also has Silva dive into the TNA-WWE partnership, including WWE's motivation for reaching across the aisle, the creative process between NXT and TNA and whether TNA (along with Anthem Sports Group) is an acquisition prospect for WWE (TKO). "The Silver King" then previews TNA Slammiversary, including a potential AJ Styles appearance, Trick Williams vs. Joe Hendry vs. Mike Santana, Masha Slamovich vs. Jacy Jayne in a winner-takes-all match and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
Jul 15
The build for WWE SummerSlam 2025 got off to a hot start on Monday Night Raw with Roman Reigns' return to save CM Punk and Jey Uso ending the show with a bang. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Evolution [5:40] before diving into The Main Event [39:40] looking at Bron Breakker dominating a gauntlet match to determine GUNTHER's No. 1 contender. The guys discuss the legitimacy of Seth Rollins' injury, how plans may change and what's ahead for Reigns. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:04:10] led by Naomi vs. IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria and Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul getting booked for SummerSlam. Adam also covers the Wyatt Sicks beating the Street Profits, Nikki Bella teaming with Stephanie Vaquer and whether R-Truth may get involved in John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jul 14
WWE Evolution 2025 featured a shocking finish to IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley as part of an all-time premium live event. Host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE Evolution results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" discusses IYO and Ripley's incredible main event, Naomi's surprise Money in the Bank cash in after losing to Jade Cargill, Becky Lynch opening with a bang alongside Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, Trish Stratus taking Tiffany Stratton to the limit, Charlotte Flair getting major pops alongside Alexa Bliss, Stephanie Vaquer and Nikki Bella starring in the battle royal and Blake Monroe turning on Jordynne Grace against Jacy Jayne. Adam also tackles the circumstances around booking WWE Evolution, whether a third edition will be scheduled in the future and lessons WWE can learn from this stellar show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jul 13
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event featured Goldberg's retirement against GUNTHER and a potentially devastating injury to Seth Rollins, while NXT Great American Bash overdelivered to expectation. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down all the results in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" start with WWE Saturday Night's Main Event [3:00] discussing Goldberg exceeding expectations, fallout from Rollins' knee buckling, Bianca Belair returning during a Jade Cargill and Naomi brawl, Jelly Roll and Logan Paul getting involved with Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre and much more. Adam then tackles NXT Great American Bash [37:30], including Ethan Page and Ricky Saints delivering one of the day's best matches, Jordynne Grace & Blake Monroe vs. Jacy Jayne & Fallon Henley, Trick Williams getting leveled by Joe Hendry and Mike Santana, plus Je'Von Evans and Sol Ruca flashing in victories. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jul 13
AEW All In: Texas delivered a tremendous trio of main events in Jon Moxley vs. Hangman Page headlining. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene after the show to break down 2025 AEW All In: Texas results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the Swerve Strickland coming to Hangman's aid, the returns of Darby Allin and Bryan Danielson, Toni Storm and Mercedes Mone delivering the match of the night, Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada leaving something to be desired, concerns about Adam Cole's condition, Will Ospreay helping end the Young Bucks' reign as EVPs, MJF and Athena emerging from the Casino Gauntlet matches, Adam Copeland confronting Christian Cage, Dustin Rhodes making a surprising impact and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jul 10
AEW All In: Texas 2025 features a loaded card headlined by a trio of legitimate main events. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over’s signature AEW All In: Texas ultimate preview breaking down the match card. Is Hangman Page poised to defeat Jon Moxley again in a Texas Death Match an free the AEW title? Who makes more sense to emerge from Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Mone? Will Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada live up to the hype? Are MJF and Kris Statlander obvious favorites for the Casino Gauntlet matches? How could AEW book Swerve Strickland & Will Ospreay being out of the title picture for a year? Might Darby Allin, Sting, Bryan Danielson and/or Jay White make surprise returns? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss all of that and much more ahead of AEW's biggest show of the year. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jul 9
WWE Evolution 2025 and NXT Great American Bash 2025 appear set to make headlines bookending a three-show weekend. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an extended retrospective look at the original WWE Evolution from 2018 [4:05] before delivering Getting Over's signature ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [47:55]. Will Rhea Ripley finally beat IYO SKY? Is Becky Lynch set to retain over Bayley and Lyra Valkyria? Are other legends going to join Trish Stratus and Nikki Bella on the show? What's next for Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss plus Asuka & Kairi Sane reforming the Kabuki Warriors? "The Silver King" then breaks down the entire week in NXT [1:33:05] before tackling a second ultimate preview covering the WWE Great American Bash card with predictions [1:43:30] for Oba Femi vs. Yoshiki Inamura, Ethan Page vs. Ricky Saints and the first of two matches that could lead to a major weekend for Jordynne Grace. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jul 8
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event is back just three weeks before WWE SummerSlam 2025 with GUNTHER vs. Goldberg headlining. Host Adam Silverstein opens discussing the latest WWE news [5:05] before attacking The Main Event [12:05] as Seth Rollins' vision comes into focus with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed getting necessary focus on Monday Night Raw. "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [30:30], including Drew McIntyre's return, Cody Rhodes' positioning, Tiffany Stratton's messy segment with Trish Stratus and Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair teaming with Alexa Bliss, Asuka and Kairi Sane reuniting, Judgment Day bringing hilarity and much more. Co-host Chris Vannini joins for an ultimate preview of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event from Atlanta with predictions for the four-match card [54:45]. The guys break down Goldberg's retirement storyline and whether babyfaces LA Knight and Randy Orton should win their respective matches. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOVerCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jul 3
With a major week of shows ahead, WWE's NXT and AEW attempted to build anticipation and expand their match cards. Host Adam Silverstein opens by discussing a report about WWE hosting events at the UFC Apex before diving into NXT [3:35] where Yoshiki Inamura became Oba Femi's No. 1 contender, Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe teamed up, Ethan Page laid out a challenge for Ricky Saints and Joe Hendry linked with Mike Santana to take down Trick Williams, the TNA Wrestling champion. "The Silver King" next tackles AEW Dynamite 300 [25:40] featuring Hangman Page extending his challenge to Jon Moxley, Mercedes Mone again getting the best of Toni Storm, Will Ospreay & Swerve Strickland adding a stipulation for the Young Bucks and Kenny Omega returning after a Kazuchika Okada vs. Kota Ibushi throwback showdown. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jul 1
Booking both WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and WWE Evolution simultaneously with WWE SummerSlam 2025 on the horizon has led to a serious creative quandary. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a brief second look at WWE Night of Champions [4:40] before tackling some WWE news [24:40], including what's ahead for Roman Reigns and WWE Survivor Series 2025. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into The Main Event [34:20] covering the booking of another Rhea Ripley title match and what it means for IYO SKY's championship reign, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria thriving while awaiting Becky Lynch, GUNTHER standing out on the mic and Seth Rollins being attacked by both CM Punk and LA Knight. The guys then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:10:40], including Tiffany Stratton's title run, Judgment Day and Giulia thriving while winning championships, Chad Gable's injury write off and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:54:00] on WWE production and peanut butter & jelly sandwiches. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jun 28
WWE Night of Champions 2025 featured a star-studded main event rivalry showdown between John Cena and CM Punk with King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring both on the line. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE Night of Champions results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. After an extended opening discussing Punk's apology, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover interference from Seth Rollins in the main event; whether Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill won crowns, respectively, over Randy Orton and Asuka as expected; Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez in a street fight; Hikuleo debuting and Tonga Loa returning during Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa; what's next for Karrion Kross after facing Sami Zayn; and early booking plans for WWE SummerSlam 2025. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jun 27
AEW All In: Texas 2025 is just over two weeks away with the card shaping up nicely despite a few holes remaining. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across six hours of AEW TV, which featured the surprising return of Kota Ibushi from an extended injury layoff. "The Silver King" covers Jon Moxley looking and sounding the best he has all year ahead of his main event against Hangman Page, Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Mone heating up in a significant way, Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay teaming up against the Young Bucks, formatting for the Casino Gauntlet matches, the creative surrounding MJF, Ricochet and FTR, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jun 25
WWE is moving fast toward a three-show week in mid-July with NXT progressing better than the main roster. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across NXT [22:55], including Jordynne Grace becoming No. 1 contender for Jacy Jayne at WWE Evolution 2025, Trick Williams leveling up during his TNA championship run, Jasper Troy creating issues for Oba Femi and Je'Von Evans, Ethan Page and Ricky Saints building toward a rematch and the continued cratering of the D'Angelo Family storyline. "The Silver King" opens the show welcoming TNA Wrestling legend Abyss (now-WWE producer Chris Park) for a conversation [3:30] covering his inclusion in the WWE 2K25 video game, meaning behind the unique WWE and TNA partnership, status as an in-ring performer and favorite moments from the last few years in WWE. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jun 24
WWE Night of Champions 2025 has arrived shrouded in controversy as John Cena vs. CM Punk headlines a Saudi Arabia show amid a Middle East conflict. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over’s signature WWE Night of Champions ultimate preview [1:57:35] breaking down all six matches. Are Cody Rhodes (vs. Randy Orton in King of the Ring) and Jade Cargill (vs. Asuka in Queen of the Ring) obvious winners ahead of WWE SummerSlam? Will the Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez street fight live up to expectations? Why are only two titles being defended? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with WWE news [6:20] before covering The Main Event [26:00] where Cena's troll pipe bomb of Punk stood as a signature moment. The guys then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [56:20], including early thoughts on Seth Rollins' faction, the four semifinal matches, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley ending in a disqualification, plans for Judgment Day after Liv Morgan's injury and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jun 19
WWE's NXT focused almost entirely on its women's division as AEW delivered a unique show in Arena Mexico. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a news brief on a lawsuit AEW is facing [2:00] before diving into everything that happened on NXT [7:00], including Blake Monroe signing her contract, Jordynne Grace leading qualifiers for Jacy Jayne's championship, Yoshiki Inamura pinning Trick Williams and the Tony D'Angelo feud going absolutely nowhere. "The Silver King" then breaks down AEW Grand Slam Mexico results [28:45] with Hangman Page opening and closing the show, Mercedes Mone winning another title, Toni Storm dressing as Carmen Sandiego, Mistico getting an incredible entrance and disappointing booking affecting an otherwise exciting night. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jun 17
WWE Night of Champions 2025, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and WWE Evolution cards are being built concurrently on TV with John Cena vs. CM Punk leading the way. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a brief look at the latest WWE news [2:05] before co-host Chris Vannini joins for The Main Event [17:30] covering Punk's attempted take down on of Cena and hypocrisy for wrestling at Blood Money in the Sand. The guys also discuss Cody Rhodes' candidacy to dethrone Cena, LA Knight's increased role with Seth Rollins, Goldberg returning to fight GUNTHER for the title, and the King of the Ring semifinals involving Sami Zayn and Jey Uso. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:14:05], including Liv Morgan's untimely injury, Asuka's return, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley, the Queen of the Ring semifinals and the Wyatt Sicks ruining the burgeoning SmackDown tag team division. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jun 12
WWE's NXT largely reset its storylines ahead of the summer, while AEW All In: Texas continued building the top of its card. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a brief second look at WWE x AAA Worlds Collide before breaking down the entirety of NXT [4:05], including Mariah May exposing herself as Blake Monroe, Oba Femi and Jasper Troy bumping meet, Jacy Jayne facing a slew of new contenders, Trick Williams continuing to step up his game and Ricky Saints returning to attack Ethan Page. "The Silver King" then transitions into AEW [24:40] where Swerve Strickland started to trust Hangman Page after drawing Will Ospreay, Kazuchika Okada aligned with Don Callis (for some reason) while destroying Kenny Omega, Mercedes Mone attacked Toni Storm and MJF dove back into nationalism ahead of Arena Mexico. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jun 10
WWE Night of Champions 2025 immediately moved into focus with John Cena vs. CM Punk for the WWE Championship serving as a controversial main event for the show. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open their milestone 750th episode with a second look at WWE Money in the Bank 2025 [9:40], including reaction to the return of R-Truth. The guys then go over a variety of WWE news items [29:25] before attacking The Main Event [48:00] where they dive into Cena vs. Punk occurring in Saudi Arabia, GUNTHER regaining the World Heavyweight Championship from Jey Uso, Seth Rollins not yet cashing in his briefcase and Ron Killings making his WWE debut. "Vintage" next pays off his losing wager [1:19:50] before he joins "The Silver King" to break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:32:30] featuring King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring beginning with Sami Zayn and Roxanne Perez advancing, Liv Morgan confronting a returning Nikki Bella, Bayley attacking Becky Lynch, Asuka's long-awaited return getting spoiled and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) and Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jun 8
WWE Money in the Bank 2025 featured a headline-making main event and two briefcase holders being elevated, while WWE x AAA Worlds Collide set a new course for lucha libre. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the shows to break down WWE Money in the Bank results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review [5:10]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso vs. John Cena & Logan Paul, whether R-Truth's surprising return as Ron Killings was reality or a work, the Seth Rollins vs. LA Knight decision, how Naomi fared against the likes of Rhea Ripley and Stephanie Vaquer, Jacob Fatu turning on Solo Sikoa, plus Lyra Valkyria vs. Becky Lynch delivering. Adam also breaks down Worlds Collide results with grades [1:27:45] covering El Hijo del Vikingo vs. Chad Gable exploding in the main event, Mr. Iguana quickly becoming a star, Legado del Fantasma leveling up, Ethan Page hanging with Rey Fenix and Je'Von Evans, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jun 5
WWE x AAA Worlds Collide will serve as a first-of-its-kind show for the company that has been built better than expected ahead of WWE Money in the Bank 2025. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the Worlds Collide card previewing each match with predictions [26:45], including whether Chad Gable can match up with El Hijo del Vikingo in the main event. "The Silver King" opens by breaking down NXT [3:30] where Mariah May made a shocking debut to confront Jacy Jayne, Trick Williams defended the TNA championship against Mike Santana and Jackson Drake became the first WWE Evolve men's champion. Adam then covers six hours of AEW, including AEW Fyter Fest [39:35] that saw Will Ospreay scuffle with Swerve Strickland and get Hangman Page's back, MJF set his sights on the AEW title and Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada V officially get announced for AEW All In: Texas. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jun 3
WWE Money in the Bank 2025 has arrived with a short match card headlined by two briefcases being up for grabs in Los Angeles. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over’s signature WWE Money in the Bank ultimate preview [1:52:20] breaking down all four matches. Will Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso or John Cena & Logan Paul emerge from the main event? Is Becky Lynch poised to beat Lyra Valkyria? Does men's Money in the Bank come down to Seth Rollins and LA Knight, or might Penta sneak out a win? Do Stephanie Vaquer and Roxanne Perez have a chance in women's Money in the Bank, or will either Rhea Ripley or Naomi come out on top? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with WWE news [8:30] on the release of R-Truth and negativity around WWE before covering The Main Event [37:50] where CM Punk and Sami Zayn struggle against Rollins' crew. The guys also dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [58:30] on the return of Bianca Belair, the booking of Carmelo Hayes, plus Finn Balor and Kairi Sane actually winning matches. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
May 29
WWE's NXT and AEW are full-steam ahead to their next shows following a loaded special event weekend. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at NXT [2:15] where Jacy Jayne shockingly dethroned Stephanie Vaquer in an all-time stunner, Ethan Page upended Ricky Saints, Mike Santana confronted new TNA champion Trick Williams and both Rey Fenix and Laredo Kid made surprise appearances. "The Silver King" then briefly breaks down the latest in WWE Evolve [22:00] with Kali Armstrong becoming the inaugural women's champion before tackling the week in AEW [27:20] featuring Hangman Page setting his agenda, Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay confronting the No. 1 contender, Toni Storm going face to face with Mercedes Mone, Tony Khan growing up and some scary moments on AEW Dynamite. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
May 27
WWE Money in the Bank 2025 is barreling down the road with matches and qualifiers being ironed out on TV. Host Adam Silverstein & co-host Chris Vannini cover a bevy WWE news [6:35], including WrestleMania 42 being pulled from New Orleans and a breakneck schedule that is driving the guys crazy. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into The Main Event [29:05] as Seth Rollins welcomes Bronson Reed to the fold, Jey Uso stays repetitive with GUNTHER, Karrion Kross instigates Sami Zayn and CM Punk saves at the conclusion of Monday Night Raw for the third straight week. The guys then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [47:35], including Liv Morgan rejoining Judgment Day, the Wyatt Sicks returning to TV, Tiffany Stratton getting the best of Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, Lyra Valkyria holding her own with Becky Lynch, Solo Sikoa continuing to grow his character, possible shifts for Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley, and much more including Money in the Bank qualifiers being won by Giulia, LA Knight and Penta. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
May 26
AEW Double or Nothing 2025 featured the chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match and two excellent tournament finals building to AEW All In 2025. Host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic the next morning to break down AEW Double or Nothing results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" discusses Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Page and Mercedes Mone vs. Jamie Hayter delivering as bookends of the show, Toni Storm and Kazuchika Okada getting elevated by their opponents, Hurt Syndicate (with MJF) and Ricochet getting important moments in unimportant matches and everything that went down when Kenny Omega and Swerve Strickland led an arena-wide brawl against Jon Moxley, the Death Riders and the Young Bucks. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
May 26
WWE NXT Battleground 2025 featured a historic main event and two of the best women's matches of the year. Host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic shortly after the show to break down WWE NXT Battleground results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" discusses the TNA championship main eventing a WWE premium live event with Joe Hendry defending against Trick Williams, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Jordynne Grace and Sol Ruca vs. Kelani Jordan both delivering as certified bangers, Myles Bourne stepping up to Oba Femi, a surprise appearance by Mike Santana, what's ahead for the D'Angelo Family and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
May 25
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2025 from Tampa delivered two major returns, a world championship match and significant storytelling for WWE Money in the Bank 2025. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss Cody Rhodes returning to get Jey Uso's back against John Cena and Logan Paul, R-Truth delivering in his role, Bronson Reed surprising alongside Seth Rollins & Bron Breakker against CM Punk & Sami Zayn, the booking of Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest inside a steel cage, Zelina Vega vs. Chelsea Green, Jesse "The Body" Ventura on commentary and much more. The guys also analyze what to expect over the next few months in WWE. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
May 22
WWE and AEW are going head-to-head Sunday with a pair of special shows featuring strong main events and weak undercards. Host Adam Silverstein tackles ultimate previews for WWE NXT Battleground 2025 [14:05] and AEW Double or Nothing 2025 [36:40] breaking down the match cards with predictions and analysis. "The Silver King" opens by diving into breaking news around WWE WrestleMania 42 before covering the weeks across NXT [5:40] and AEW [33:05] leading into their significant events. Will Stephanie Vaquer or Jordynne Grace leave as champion? Does a WWE superstar finally take a TNA title when Trick Williams battles Joe Hendry? Are the Death Riders doomed against Kenny Omega and Swerve Strickland? Who will win No. 1 contenderships between Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Page and Mercedes Mone vs. Jamie Hayter? Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
May 20
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event is back just two weeks before WWE Money in the Bank 2025. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open discussing the latest WWE news [5:35] before attacking The Main Event [17:30], an ultimate preview of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event from Tampa with predictions for the four-match card. The guys discuss Jey Uso fighting a war on three fronts against Logan Paul, GUNTHER and Seth Rollins; CM Punk and Sami Zayn teaming up; Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre rematching in a steel cage; and John Cena battling R-Truth. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:05:25], including a Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax banger, Kairi Sane's return, Zoey Stark's injury, Roxanne Perez and Giulia being separated, plus Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley and Solo Sikoa qualifying for Money in the Bank. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOVerCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
May 16
The builds for WWE Battleground and AEW Double or Nothing 2025 are moving ahead quickly with a couple can-they-coexist storylines in the forefront. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [3:33] where Stephanie Vaquer teamed with Jordynne Grace, Myles Bourne beat Ethan Page to solidify his No. 1 contendership, Trick Williams and Joe Hendry put together a strong contract signing and Ricky Saints faced challengers on two fronts. "The Silver King" then breaks down AEW Dynamite Beach Break [26:55] with Jon Moxley retaining over Samoa Joe thanks to Gabe Kidd, Toni Storm still suffering behind Mercedes Mone, Will Ospreay and Hangman Page teaming up, and MJF appearing to officially join Hurt Syndicate. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
May 13
With Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes absent, is WWE experiencing a post-WrestleMania 41 lull? Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the fallout from WWE Backlash 2025 [8:45] and the latest WWE news [19:00] before exploring that topic in The Main Event [27:45]. The guys discuss Sami Zayn standing in for Reigns teaming with CM Punk against Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, Reigns' lacking presence affecting the main storyline on Monday Night Raw and Jey Uso preparing for Logan Paul and GUNTHER simultaneously. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [47:40], including whether IYO SKY & Rhea Ripley beating Roxanne Perez & Giulia was the right call, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair separately adjusting their gimmicks, Alexa Bliss returning on SmackDown, and lacking development for the Street Profits, Fraxiom, Karrion Kross and other superstars. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
May 11
WWE Backlash 2025 featured John Cena vs. Randy Orton for one last time in the main event as part of a match card that largely overdelivered. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE Backlash results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the rollercoaster Cena-Orton finish concluding a match that exceeded expectations, the involvement of R-Truth, Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch putting on the match of the night, GUNTHER dominating Pat McAfee, Dominik Mysterio's first title defense against Penta and Jeff Cobb debuting to aid Jacob Fatu against Drew McIntyre, LA Knight and Damian Priest. The guys also break down what to expect for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, the next of many special events over the new couple of months. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
May 9
NXT and AEW took major steps forward building other important shows with WWE Battleground, Beach Break and Double or Nothing all ahead. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a brief discussion about some viral topics around both brands before diving into NXT [7:15] where Giulia may have wrestled her last match against Jordynne Grace, Trick Williams is making a run at Joe Hendry and the TNA championship, and Myles Borne became a surprise No. 1 contender for Oba Femi. "The Silver King" also breaks down three episodes of AEW [23:45] with Toni Storm taking a leading role despite an innuendo-only gimmick, Will Ospreay and Hangman Page going face to face, MJF inching closer toward joining the Hurt Syndicate and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
May 6
WWE Backlash 2025 has suddenly arrived with a unique match card headlined by John Cena vs. Randy Orton for one last time. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over’s signature WWE Backlash ultimate preview [1:32:30] breaking down all five matches. Will Cena's heel run get a lift from Orton in St. Louis? Is GUNTHER going to squash Pat McAfee? Should Becky Lynch beat Lyra Valkyria with Bayley waiting in the wings? Are Dominik Mysterio (vs. Penta) or Jacob Fatu (vs. LA Knight, Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest) going to lose after claiming their first championships? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with WWE news [2:00] and The Main Event [23:20] diving into an unexpected Jey Uso vs. Seth Rollins title match interrupted by CM Punk. The guys also cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:10] featuring IYO SKY, Roxanne Perez, Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Aleister Black, Fraxiom, Penta, Austin Theory, Rusev and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
May 3
WWE released more than a dozen superstars across the main roster and developmental headlined by Dakota Kai, Braun Strowman, Cora Jade and Gigi Dolan. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convene to provide instant reaction and analysis both to the individual releases and the semi-annual practice. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with a look at how WWE releases in 2025 compare with those of the past before diving into the circumstances of these cuts and what the future holds for the likes of Kayden Carter & Katana Chance, Shayna Baszler, Eddy Thorpe, Riley Osborne, Oro Mensah and Jakkara Jackson. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
May 1
NXT and AEW are setting the stage for their next major shows by slowly building storylines with major players. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look with wrestling news of the week [2:10] before diving into NXT [9:30] where IYO SKY delivered alongside Jordynne Grace against Roxanne Perez and Giulia, DarkState ran through Joe Hendry before Trick Williams could confront, Ricky Saints and Sol Ruca stood tall, multiple factions crumbled, and Chase U finally started a new semester. "The Silver King" also covers the last five weeks in WWE Evolve [30:30] before breaking down AEW [35:30] featuring MJF continuing to intrigue alongside the Hurt Business, Hangman Page and Kyle Fletcher putting on a banger, Swerve Strickland leading a strange opening segment over the weekend, Toni Storm continuing to await Mercedes Mone as her challenger and Samoa Joe raising the stakes against Jon Moxley. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 29
WWE Backlash 2025 is suddenly straight ahead with John Cena vs. Randy Orton topping a controversial card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover the uneven Cena-Orton build in The Main Event [30:05] while focusing on Sami Zayn standing up to Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, plus the Street Profits winning an all-time TLC match over DIY and Motor City Machine Guns. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:19:45], including Becky Lynch feuding with Lyra Valkyria, Jey Uso vs. Logan Paul and GUNTHER vs. Pat McAfee being set for Backlash, Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax and Jade Cargill vs. Naomi continuing, Aleister Black returning as wife Zelina Vega wins her first singles title, plus IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley getting over as Roxanne Perez, Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer remain on Raw. The guys open with WWE news [2:35] on Rey Mysterio, Bayley and The Rock. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 25
While WWE WrestleMania 41 took center stage in the professional wrestling world, AEW created waves itself with AEW Dynamite making history by exceeding milestones posted by WCW Nitro and the Death Riders getting dealt their first blow by the company's babyfaces. Host Adam Silverstein dives into two weeks and four episodes of AEW TV, including incredible Will Ospreay vs. Konosuke Takeshita and Mercedes Mone vs. Athena bouts, Samoa Joe becoming a formidable opponent for Jon Moxley, MJF inching closer to joining Hurt Syndicate, Master P making a surprise appearance, Josh Alexander debuting, Don Callis Family expanding, FTR explaining their heel turn and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 24
WWE WrestleMania 41 may be in the books, but the company is not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini wrap up the weekend with a breakdown of Paul Levesque (Triple H) serving as headliner for the WWE Hall ofFame Class of 2025 [2:50] before "The Silver King" dives into NXT [29:40], including a second look at NXT Stand & Deliver 2025 results and a review of the follow up. Adam discusses Stephanie Vaquer's fast track to the main roster, whether Oba Femi vs. Trick Williams remains in the cards, what Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez vs. Tatum Paxley & Gigi Dolan -- and the existence of Sol Ruca & Zaria -- says about the women's tag team titles, botched creative involving Ricky Saints and the what to expect in the future for DarkState, D'Angelo Family, NQCC and Chase U. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 22
WWE WrestleMania 41 is in the books, but the WWE Raw After WrestleMania was reborn Monday night with dramatic developments and multiple surprises. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into The Main Event [1:27:00] breaking down John Cena as the Last Real WWE Champion with Randy Orton attacking, Bron Breakker joining Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman against Roman Reigns and CM Punk, plus Becky Lynch turning heel as Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez win back their titles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with an extended second look at WWE WrestleMania 41 results [7:00], including The Rock's lack of involvement [48:15] and eventual explanation [1:17:10], before tackling The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:52:35], including GUNTHER choking out Pat McAfee, Sami Zayn celebrating with Jey Uso, Stephanie Vaquer surprising IYO SKY and both Rusev and JD McDonagh returning. Plus, the latest WWE news [2:16:05] on major events, AAA and "WWE Unreal." Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 21
WWE WrestleMania 41 began with a bang and ended with a whimper as a controversial Night 2 main event featuring John Cena, Cody Rhodes and Travis Scott -- but not The Rock -- disappointed. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE WrestleMania 41 results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss why the WWE title booking fell apart, IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley standing as an all-time match, surprises from Becky Lynch and Joe Hendry, what's next for Randy Orton plus Lyra Valkyria and Liv Morgan, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin crashing an ATV, Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest delivering to expectation, Bron Breakker and Dominik Mysterio alongside Penta and Finn Balor, frustrations in AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul and much more. Plus, what will happen in WWE coming out of WrestleMania? Stick with us for continued coverage, and follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 20
WWE WrestleMania 41 began with a bang as an epic main event featuring Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman on Night 1 Saturday set the stage for Night 2 Sunday. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE WrestleMania 41 results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the shocking climax to the main event, whether Jey Uso deserved to take down GUNTHER, Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair getting messy, LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu and Jade Cargill vs. Naomi delivering, Rey Fenix replacing Rey Mysterio against El Grande Americano and why War Raiders vs. New Day was on the card. The guys also dive into daytime WrestleMania shows, a Bayley injury storyline that could involve Becky Lynch and WWE buying Lucha Libre AAA in a shocking announcement. Stick with us all weekend for full coverage of WrestleMania 41. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 19
WWE WrestleMania 41 weekend kicked off with a bang as NXT Stand & Deliver 2025 emerged as a tremendous show featuring future top superstars and main eventers. Host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down NXT Stand & Deliver results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" looks at how Oba Femi vs. Trick Williams vs. Je'Von Evans and Stephanie Vaquer vs. Giulia vs. Jordynne Grace vs. Jaida Parker both seriously exceeding expectations, Fraxiom again standing out against Hank & Tank, a new women's North American champion being crowned with Sol Ruca starring in the match, Ricky Saints vs. Ethan Page delivering, Roxanne Perez making a statement and the latest in the D'Angelo Family beef with DarkState. Plus, what's ahead for NXT? Stick with us all week for full coverage of WWE WrestleMania 41. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 18
WWE WrestleMania 41 is fast approaching with headlines surrounding the company not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into ton of news-making media moments that have made the Road to WrestleMania even more controversial. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with some final thoughts about the WWE WrestleMania 41 card [7:45] before discussing drastic changes to WWE across the last year under TKO ownership [52:00], the platforming of particular celebrities and political leanings [1:03:45], Roman Reigns discussing retirement and Hollywood [1:12:00], John Cena not shying away from Vince McMahon [1:17:15], Paul Levesque's thoughts on WrestleMania and critics of WWE creative [1:21:30], and Nick Khan covering a few business-related topics [1:41:20]. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 41. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 17
The prelude to WWE WrestleMania 41, NXT Stand & Deliver 2025 emanates from Las Vegas as the tentpole event for WWE's developmental brand. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Stand & Deliver breaking down every match on the card with predictions. Will Stephanie Vaquer retain against Giulia, Jordynne Grace and Jaida Parker? Do Trick Williams or Je'Von Evans have a surprise in store for Oba Femi? How will Ricky Saints vs. Ethan Page play out? Are Roxanne Perez and Fraxiom destined to be called up? Will Sol Ruca, Zaria or Thea Hail win the North American championship? What does DarkState have in store for D'Angelo Family? "The Silver King" answers all of that and more as full coverage of WWE WrestleMania 41 week continues. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 16
WWE WrestleMania 41 has arrived with a loaded match card for the 2025 edition of the Showcase of the Immortals. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over’s signature WWE WrestleMania 41 ultimate preview [50:45] breaking down every match across Night 1 and Night 2 [1:49:40] with predictions and analysis. Will heel John Cena end Cody Rhodes’ title reign, and should The Rock get involved? Who will emerge from Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins with Paul Heyman lurking? Will IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley live up to the hype? Is Jey Uso poised to beat GUNTHER? And what does it all mean for the next year in WWE? “The Silver King” and “Vintage” open with The Main Event [6:00] discussing the go-home Monday Night Raw and who has been left off the WrestleMania 41 card before The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [35:45] investigates what’s ahead for Randy Orton, Chelsea Green and others. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 41. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 11
NXT Stand & Deliver 2025 is drawing close with the only half the card filled out, while AEW Dynasty 2025 was followed with confusing booking that again promises to "restore the feeling." Host Adam Silverstein opens by breaking down NXT [10:05] where Giulia surprisingly returned to create a fourway with Stephanie Vaquer, Jordynne Grace and Jaida Parker; Oba Femi, Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans lost to Darkstate; Ethan Page again attacked Ricky Saints; Swipe Right starred against Fraxiom and Roxanne Perez remained in limbo. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW [23:55] where a confounding open featured Jon Moxley leaving, the Young Bucks explaining and Kenny Omega talking about dog dookie. Plus, Death Riders status without Pac, Hangman Page potentially linking with Swerve Strickland, MJF annoying Hurt Syndicate and Kris Statlander standing out. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 10
Drew McIntyre joins host Adam Silverstein ahead of WWE WrestleMania 41 to discuss his booking -- and fan sentiment behind it -- heading into the Showcase of the Immortals against Damian Priest as opposed to being part of the Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Seth Rollins triple threat match. McIntyre also covers losing two heavyweight championship matches in the United Kingdom, his thought process during Hell in a Cell vs. CM Punk, the greatest promo of his career, getting heated at WWE Royal Rumble 2025, Nashville bachelorette parties, outdrinking Sheamus, carrying around the Claymore and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 9
WWE stepped up its game across Raw and SmackDown, igniting the build for WrestleMania 41, though a variety of issues continue to impact the card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [16:50] dissecting CM Punk using his "favor" to claim Paul Heyman from Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins standing out in the triple threat build, and the Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena build lacking with so little time before the show of shows. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:10] where they break down Kevin Owens' neck injury cancelling his match with Randy Orton, Jey Uso getting his lick back against GUNTHER, Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton getting messy, IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley being made official, Rey Fenix debuting in WWE, Jade Cargill vs. Naomi making history, Lyra Valkyria vs. Bayley delivering, El Grande Americano getting over and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 7
AEW Dynasty 2025 largely stood as a speed bump on the road to AEW All In: Texas with a major return and two title changes occurring in Philadelphia. Host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down AEW Dynasty results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" dives into Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland in the main event with involvement from Hangman Page and the Young Bucks, Toni Storm facing a test in Megan Bayne, Kenny Omega vs. Ricochet vs. Mike Bailey in an electric triple threat, FTR turning on Adam Copeland, two title changes, MJF surprising Hurt Syndicate, plus Will Ospreay and Mercedes Mone competing in first-round tournament matches. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 3
AEW Dynasty 2025 offers plenty of possibilities despite its uneven card. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW Dynasty ultimate preview [43:35] breaking down the matches with predictions for Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland, Toni Storm vs. Megan Bayne, Kenny Omega vs. Ricochet vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey, Death Riders vs. Rated FTR and more. "The Silver King" also dissects the week in AEW [30:00] -- including updates on MJF, Mercedes Mone and Jay White -- after tackling an immensely busy episode of WWE's NXT [3:45] featuring Stephanie Vaquer relinquishing one of her championships, Oba Femi vs. Trick Williams vs. Je'Von Evans developing for NXT Stand & Deliver 2025, Ricky Saints winning his first title in WWE before being attacked by Ethan Page, Jordynne Grace vs. Jaida Parker getting set up and Darkstate receiving a unique introduction. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Apr 1
John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk and Seth Rollins all delivered as the WWE WrestleMania 41 card developed and the Road to WrestleMania 41 ignited. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive deep in The Main Event [22:30] exploring Rhodes vs. Cena finally getting on track, Punk reaching a career milestone and the massive triple threat with Reigns and Rollins still leaving something to be desired. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with WWE news around WrestleMania [8:40] and attack The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from Monday Night Raw and SmackDown [1:35:00], including GUNTHER vs. Jey Uso leveling up, Rhea Ripley getting closer to joining IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair, Naomi delivering a career promo, Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton taking a step forward and the latest involving Randy Orton, Kevin Owens, AJ Styles, Logan Paul, Liv Morgan, LA Knight, Jacob Fatu, Bron Breakker Penta, Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Mar 27
WWE put double champion Stephanie Vaquer front and center on NXT as AEW offered two notable confrontations on TV. Host Adam Silverstein opens with some news [2:00] on WWE SmackDown and TNA Wrestling releasing Gail Kim before breaking down the week in NXT [10:55], including Vaquer's two title defenses against Jaida Parker and Fallon Henley, Jordynne Grace waiting in the wings, and the men's division leveling up behind Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans, Ricky Saints and Ethan Page. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW [35:45] where Swerve Strickland confronted Jon Moxley, MJF answered MVP and Hurt Syndicate, and Toni Storm got pinned by Megan Bayne in a tag team match. Plus, where are the brands headed going into NXT Stand & Deliver 2025 and AEW Dynasty 2025? Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Mar 25
WWE continued its European tour with crowds hot while Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, relatively, were not. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a look at issues with WWE's presentation and promotion [8:15] before entering The Main Event [27:05] where they break down Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk being made official out of a thin segment, John Cena planning to retire with the WWE championship after beating Cody Rhodes and why the build to WWE WrestleMania 41 remains sluggish with three weeks left. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:15:30] diving into Charlotte Flair doing Tiffany Stratton no favors, IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley becoming convoluted, Randy Orton planning to kick Kevin Owens' head off, Jey Uso literally slipping against GUNTHER, intercontinental title build with Bron Breakker and Finn Balor, plus the controversial debut of El Grade Americano. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Mar 20
NXT moves from Roadblock to Stand & Deliver with Stephanie Vaquer standing front and center, while AEW builds for Dynasty with its women deservingly stealing the spotlight. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of NXT [6:10] as Jordynne Grace, Jaida Parker and Fallon Henley stepped to Vaquer, Oba Femi and Je'Von Evans stood up to Trick Williams, Darkstate revealed itself, Chelsea Green defended against Sol Ruca and Ricky Saints got his singles debut. "The Silver King" then briefly discusses WWE Evolve before covering AEW [31:10] where Mercedes Mone, Megan Bayne and Toni Storm made waves, Adam Copeland's Spike stuck in Jon Moxley's back during a title rematch, Ricochet and Speedball Mike Bailey both became No. 1 contenders for Kenny Omega and Hangman Page set his course alongside Will Ospreay for All In. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Mar 18
WWE began a three-week sojourn in Europe with Cody Rhodes confronting heel John Cena for the first time ahead of their showdown at WWE WrestleMania 41. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into The Main Event [27:05] breaking down Cena turning on WWE fans as Cody left him speechless in their first face-to-face, what to expect as the feud develops and the build for Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk moving at an excruciatingly slow pace. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:05:10], including Royal Rumble winners Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair failing to resonate; IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley developing nicely; Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens, Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest and Bron Breakker vs. Penta coming into focus; and The Street Profits winning the WWE Tag Team Championships. The guys open with WWE news [8:30] on WrestleMania 41 plans in Las Vegas and a surprisingly short episode of Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Mar 13
NXT Roadblock 2025 delivered one of the best shows in brand history, while AEW Revolution 2025 was followed with a largely disappointing episode of TV. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of NXT Roadblock results [3:55], including grades and analysis for Stephanie Vaquer beating Giulia to become double champion, Oba Femi vs. Moose, The Hardy Boyz vs. Fraxiom, Jordynne Grace vs. Roxanne Perez and Je’Von Evans vs. Ethan Page. “The Silver King” then dives into AEW [28:50], which did not take advantage of its momentum as multiple stars like Jon Moxley and Swerve Strickland missed Dynamite, though Kenny Omega, Toni Storm, Will Ospreay and MJF (in an interesting segment with MVP) appeared live to set the stages for AEW Dynasty and AEW All In later this year. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Mar 11
WWE built two star-studded triple threat matches in one night as the Road to WrestleMania 41 continued heating up across Monday Night Raw and SmackDown. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a triple Main Event [15:55] breaking down Cody Rhodes’ callouts of John Cena and The Rock, Roman Reigns returning to interrupt CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins inside a steel cage and Bianca Belair twice shining bright alongside Naomi, Jade Cargill, IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley. “The Silver King” opens with some WWE news [5:40] with “Vintage” joining for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:17:40] covering problems with booking of GUNTHER vs. Jey Uso and Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair, LA Knight winning the United States championship, AJ Styles feuding with Logan Paul and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Mar 10
AEW Revolution 2025 kicked off the company's pay-per-view calendar with a bang ... and plenty of blood. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down AEW Revolution results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into controversy involving Jon Moxley, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage; the Hollywood Ending between Toni Storm and Mariah May; Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher going wild inside a steel cage; Swerve Strickland ending his feud with Ricochet; Kenny Omega overcoming Konosuke Takeshita; the hate-filled brawl between Hangman Page and MJF; Mercedes Mone's latest title defense; plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Mar 7
AEW Revolution 2025 kicks off the pay-per-view calendar with one of the best-built cards the company has put together over the last year. Host Adam Silverstein presents Getting Over's signature AEW Revolution ultimate preview [10:50] breaking down all 10 matches with predictions. Will Adam Copleland (or perhaps someone else) finally take care of Jon Moxley? Which bout between Konosuke Takeshita vs. Kenny Omega, Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet, Hangman Page vs. MJF and Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher will emerge as match of the night? How bloody will The Hollywood Ending between Toni Storm and Mariah May get? "The Silver King" dives into expectations for the show and AEW booking leading into All-In: Texas while dissecting everything that happened over the last week. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Mar 6
NXT Roadblock 2025 emanates from The Theater at Madison Square Garden with a loaded card that rivals WWE premium live events. Before diving into all five matches, host Adam Silverstein welcomes NXT play-by-play man Vic Joseph [16:40] for an hour-long, in-depth conversation touching on his journey to WWE, exit from Monday Night Raw, working relationships with Booker T and Corey Graves, plus much more. “The Silver King” opens with coverage of NXT [3:35], before tackling a complete WWE Roadblock preview [1:20:05] with predictions for Giulia vs. Stephanie Vaquer, Oba Femi vs. Moose, Jordynne Grace vs. Roxanne Perez, The Hardy Boyz vs. Fraxiom and Je’Von Evans vs. Ethan Page. Plus, Adam takes a look at the debut episode of WWE Evolve [1:37:00] now airing on Wednesday nights. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Mar 4
Fallout from the John Cena heel turn on Cody Rhodes at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 continues reverberate in WWE and beyond. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by diving into the latest news [7:45] before taking a second look at what's ahead for Cody against Cena and The Rock [28:25]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then hit The Main Event [1:19:25] breaking down CM Punk ethering his enemies before brawling with Seth Rollins on sight and IYO SKY shocking the world by beating Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's World Championship with Bianca Belair watching. The guys then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:40:55], including GUNTHER making Jey Uso's life hell, the latest involving the Intercontinental and United States championships, and surprising positive momentum for Chad Gable and LWO. Plus, the updated WWE WrestleMania 41 card as it stands. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Mar 2
The Road to WrestleMania 41 was set on fire as WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 concluded with an explosive, historic segment involving The Rock, Cody Rhodes and John Cena. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE Elimination Chamber results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take a deep dive into John Cena's heel turn and alignment with The Rock, Cody dropping an "F-bomb," Travis Scott's involvement and what it all means for the WrestleMania card. The guys also discuss Kevin Owens destroying Sami Zayn in an unsanctioned match, surprise returns of Randy Orton and Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair emerging to face Rhea Ripley in a dream match, Trish Stratus shining in Toronto and what's ahead for CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan, Naomi, Alexa Bliss, Logan Paul and others at WrestleMania 2025 in Las Vegas. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Feb 27
NXT Roadblock and AEW Revolution 2025 cards got stacked with marquee matches this week as both brands put their best on full display. Host Adam Silverstein opens with NXT [3:05] where Ricky Saints wrestled his debut match with Giulia vs. Stephanie Vaquer, Oba Femi vs. Moose, Jordynne Grace vs. Roxanne Perez and The Hardy Boyz vs. Fraxiom booked taking advantage of the TNA Wrestling partnership. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW [23:35] as Toni Storm vs. Mariah May and Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher rubber matches were set with MJF vs. Hangman Page, Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet and more heating up. Plus, across the show, Adam Copeland start taking out Jon Moxley's Death Riders, Harley Cameron's push continues, Trick Williams finds an edge, Santino Marella gets emotional and Chelsea Green & Piper Niven make a surprise appearance. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Feb 25
WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 is the last major hurdle before the Road to WrestleMania 41 kicks into high gear with WWE creating major headlines. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [22:25], a second look at The Rock and Cody Rhodes with Seth Rollins getting involved. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then offer our signature WWE Elimination Chamber ultimate preview [1:26:05] breaking down the card with predictions. Are John Cena (or CM Punk) and Bianca Belair obvious winners? Is Kevin Owens in a must-win unsanctioned match with Sami Zayn? In between, Adam breaks down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [51:40], including Belair & Naomi losing the women’s tag team titles to Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez, Jacob Fatu’s issues with Solo SIkoa, Jimmy Uso beating Drew McIntyre, the latest on Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, problems with New Day and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Feb 22
The Rock set the Road to WrestleMania ablaze once again with a sudden appearance on WWE SmackDown confronting Cody Rhodes and announcing that WrestleMania 42 will be held in New Orleans. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the horn for an instant reaction to the developments. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” break down The Final Boss wanting Cody’s soul, the entire friendship angle, substantial problems with the concept and content of the storyline and how it may play out potentially involving Roman Reigns, John Cena, CM Punk and Seth Rollins. The guys also break down plans for WrestleMania 41 and WrestleMania 42 as well as the recent direction of WWE press conferences. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Feb 20
WWE kicked off builds for NXT Roadblock and NXT Stand & Deliver 2025, while the AEW Revolution 2025 card developed coming out of AEW Grand Slam: Australia. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show by breaking down the latest in NXT [10:20], including Ricky Saints signing his contract, Moose surprising Oba Femi, Jordynne Grace wrestling a debut match with Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer, The Hardy Boyz appearing on TV next week, and lacking logic in Je'Von Evans vs. Ethan Page. "The Silver King" then covers a busy week for AEW [35:30] with full results from Grand Slam: Australia, Toni Storm beating Mariah May, Mercedes Mone vs. Harley Cameron, Kenny Omega teaming up with Will Ospreay and Orange Cassidy, Hangman Page going face to face with MJF and continued issues ahead of Adam Copeland's battle with Jon Moxley and the Death Riders. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) and Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Feb 18
With WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 two weeks out and WrestleMania 41 in the distance, WWE put forth building blocks of storyline setups and qualifiers. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [26:50] diving into Cody Rhodes' unclear path into and out of WrestleMania, what to expect from Drew McIntyre going forward and the already hot build to Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens in an unsanctioned match. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then address The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [54:55], including Seth Rollins beating Finn Balor (again), GUNTHER mocking Jey Uso, Charlotte Flair challenging Tiffany Stratton, Trish Stratus returning to the ring, AJ Styles feuding with Bron Breakker, IYO SKY setting the stage for Rhea Ripley and problems with New Day and Shinsuke Nakamura. Plus, the latest WWE news [5:30] and The Last Word [2:00:40] covering sports trades and moments. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) and Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Feb 16
WWE kicked off the Road to Stand & Deliver in a big way as NXT Vengeance Day 2025 delivered a top-tier premium live event. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down NXT Vengeance Day results with reactions and grades in Getting Over’s signature instant analysis. “The Silver King” discusses Giulia and Oba Femi retaining their championships in multi-person matches involving Bayley, Roxanne Perez, Cora Jade, Austin Theory and Grayson Waller. Adam also breaks down Stephanie Vaquer winning her first NXT title, Jordynne Grace making her official debut, what’s next for Ricky Starks, Ethan Page (vs. Je’Von Evans) and Eddy Thorpe (vs. Trick Williams) getting surprising heel wins, and whether a debuting faction succeeded or failed. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Feb 14
WWE made headlines with the surprise debut Ricky Starks just days before NXT Vengeance Day 2025 kicks off the Road to Stand & Deliver. Host Adam Silverstein presents Getting Over's signature NXT Vengeance Day ultimate preview [24:00] breaking down all six matches with predictions, including whether Oba Femi or Giulia drop their titles and what plans exist for Bayley, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans, Stephanie Vaquer, Fraxiom and others. "The Silver King" opens with a breakdown of this week in NXT [9:30] before diving into four hours of AEW TV [38:20] and a preview for AEW Grand Slam: Australia [55:00]. Will Toni Storm (vs. Mariah May) and Harley Cameron (vs. Mercedes Mone) walk out of their home country as champions? Are Adam Copeland and Jay White rehabbing the Jon Moxley / Death Riders angle? Plus, what should be expected from Kenny Omega & Will Ospreay. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Feb 12
WWE spent the week simultaneously building Elimination Chamber 2025 and WrestleMania 41 with Jey Uso as the centerpiece across Monday Night Raw and SmackDown. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break it down in The Main Event [27:20], including the build to GUNTHER, Jey’s extended entrances and what it all means for Cody Rhodes. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [50:45] with a focus on what's ahead for Roman Reigns, John Cena, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles and Logan Paul. The guys investigate problems with the build to Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton, what’s next for Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY and why there has been a lack of focus on the intercontinental and United States titles. Adam and Chris open by discussing Super Bowl LIX, Kendrick Lamar and recent WWE releases [1:11]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Feb 7
NXT Vengeance Day 2025 and AEW Grand Slam: Australia are both a week away with both brands focused on building those shows as larger events loom. Host Adam Silverstein opens by breaking down NXT [2:15] with Bayley and Roxanne Perez stealing the show in their confrontation aided by Giulia and Charlotte Flair, Oba Femi & Trick Williams falling to Austin Theory & Grayson Waller, Stephanie Vaquer and Kelani Jordan impressing and decisions by Ava and referees confounding. “The Silver King” then covers AEW [25:25] with Toni Storm playing the role of Mariah May, Adam Copeland’s crew breathing some life into Jon Moxley and the Death Riders, Ricochet beating Swerve Strickland and Harley Cameron shining opposite Mercedes Mone. Plus, a look at two weeks of ratings [48:35]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Feb 4
The Road to WrestleMania 41 is full-steam ahead with major matches on the horizon. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at 2025 WWE Royal Rumble results [6:00] -- led by controversy created from Jey Uso's win -- before breaking down WWE news [50:20], including Triple H in the WWE Hall of Fame and Drew McIntyre getting angry at work. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then hit The Main Event [59:55] covering Jey's electric Raw appearance against GUNTHER, setting up Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk, Kevin Owens attacking Sami Zayn and Charlotte Flair again struggling upon being overpushed in a return. The guys then attack The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:40:55], including New Day's refresh, AJ Styles on Raw, Penta's booking and much more. Plus, The Last Word [2:03:45] looks at Super Bowl LIX and Kendrick Lamar. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Feb 2
The Road to WrestleMania 41 is underway as the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble delivered one surprise after another in Indianapolis. Shortly after one of WWE's biggest shows of the year ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic to break down WWE Royal Rumble results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss all the surprises, debuts and returns in the Royal Rumble matches with Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair reigning as Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, John Cena, Logan Paul, AJ Styles, IShowSpeed, Jacob Fatu, Bron Breakker, Alexa Bliss, Trish Stratus, Nikki Bella, Jordynne Grace, Roxanne Perez and others stunned the crowd. The guys also discuss Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens in a ladder match for the WWE championship and what to expect at WrestleMania in Las Vegas. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jan 30
NXT Vengeance Day 2025 and AEW Grand Slam: Australia are fast approaching with major matches being made for both cards. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest from NXT [12:10], including women's tag team matches bookending the show with Giulia & Bayley vs. Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade plus Bianca Belair & Naomi vs. Lash Legend & Jakkara Jackson both delivering. Trick Williams and Ethan Page continue to shine with Austin Theory and Grayson Waller now set for a title match. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW [40:20] where Toni Storm completed her transition back to "Timeless" in the Mariah May feud, Kenny Omega & Will Ospreay got no help while being attacked and the Death Riders story continued to drag behind Jon Moxley. For some added flavor, Adam delivers reviews of TNA Genesis [5:05] and New Japan's Wrestle Kingdom 19 and Wrestle Dynasty [30:45] while explaining how they respectively tie into NXT and AEW. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jan 28
WWE Royal Rumble 2025 kicks off the Road to WrestleMania 41 with two eponymous matches and a star-studded card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present Getting Over's signature WWE Royal Rumble ultimate preview [1:39:00] breaking down all four matches with predictions. Will Cody Rhodes beat Kevin Owens and walk out as WWE champion? Is CM Punk an obvious winner? Might Roman Reigns or John Cena surprise? Will Becky Lynch and Alexa Bliss join Charlotte Flair in returning to WWE? What matches will be made for WrestleMania 41 [2:29:45] in a few months? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with a second look at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event [5:00] and a deluge of news [15:30] before The Main Event [33:40] covers go-home Royal Rumble build, including Drew McIntyre confronting Paul Heyman. The guys then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [48:15], including the transfer window, JD McDonagh's scary moment and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jan 26
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event delivered nostalgia and entertainment on a show that popped fans but was otherwise not that newsworthy. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic to review WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss GUNTHER retaining over Jey Uso and Rhea Ripley taking down Nia Jax in predictable but exciting matches, Jacob Fatu captivating fans despite not beating Braun Strowman, Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens getting heated with Shawn Michaels, and Sheamus failing to take down Bron Breakker. Plus, an evaluation through two Saturday Night's Main Events and what to expect on the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble go-home shows? Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jan 24
NXT Vengeance Day 2025 and AEW Grand Slam: Australia are both coming up with the brands quickly developing storylines to deliver impactful shows. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [5:40] where Bayley has raised the rent alongside Giulia, Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade; Oba Femi successfully defended his title with Trick Williams hanging around; Stephanie Vaquer shined on the mic and Corey Graves returned to the booth. "The Silver King" then breaks down AEW [28:30], including Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay teaming up in a hot segment, Jon Moxley's Death Riders continuing to leave fans frustrated, Hangman Page retiring Christopher Daniels and Jeff Jarrett and MJF taking up too much time. Plus, a look at the latest ratings for both shows [1:02:25] and what's planned for a loaded episode next week. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jan 21
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event presents its second installment one week before WWE Royal Rumble 2025. Host Adam Silverstein opens with the latest WWE news [3:30] before attacking The Main Event [10:00] where Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Rey Mysterio, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre all connected in an intricate storyline spanning Raw and SmackDown. "The Silver King" then breaks down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [23:10], including CM Punk intensifying, Bayley working her ass off, Jimmy Uso outshining Jey Uso and Penta again impressing. The Saturday Night's Main Event ultimate preview [52:00] tackles a contract signing with Shawn Michaels, title defenses by GUNTHER and Rhea Ripley and Braun Strowman slapping meat with Jacob Fatu before The Last Word [1:03:00] looks at the right age for NXT to WWE main roster call ups. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOVerCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jan 17
WWE and TNA Wrestling announced a significant partnership involving NXT as AEW returned and debuted important names to start 2025. Host Adam Silverstein is joined by co-host Chris Vannini to discuss the WWE-TNA deal [4:00] before "The Silver King" breaks down another story-packed NXT [25:15] featuring Bayley confronting Roxanne Perez and DIY eyeing Nathan Frazer & Axiom. Oba Femi began his reign as Ethan Page's ego overflowed and the women's division again took center stage. Adam next covers two weeks of AEW [44:25] featuring the returns of Kenny Omega and Samoa Joe, Jon Moxley fighting Powerhouse Hobbs while feuding with Adam Copeland and FTR, MJF taking a misogynistic turn with Jeff Jarrett, Malakai Black moving on and Toni Storm becoming No. 1 contender for Mariah May. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jan 14
WWE rebounded from a rough Monday Night Raw on Netflix debut with a terrific show building the 2025 Royal Rumble and next Saturday Night's Main Event. Host Adam Silverstein opens with WWE news [10:35] focused on tweets from Triple H and Corey Graves before diving into The Main Event [22:40] where Paul Heyman set Roman Reigns' agenda and Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens stayed hot despite being forcefully integrated with The Bloodline. "The Silver King" then attacks The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [34:20] including CM Punk, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre declaring for the Royal Rumble; Penta starring in his debut against Chad Gable; Lyra Valkyria becoming the first Women's Intercontinental Champion; Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton getting nothing as champion; Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor ending with a whimper; Jey Uso challenging GUNTHER and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:13:20] on Kendrick Lamar and the NFL. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jan 9
The 2024 Getting Over Awards stand as professional wrestling's meatiest awards show. Host Adam Silverstein, co-host Chris Vannini and our listeners, the Getting Over-heads, honor the best of the best (and worst of the worst) with The Meatys awarded to the top wrestlers, matches, storylines, feuds, moments and events that dominated the squared circle in 2024. End the year the right way as "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover highlights from WWE, AEW and beyond across the last 12 months. The guys discuss Cody Rhodes finishing his story by overcoming Roman Reigns and "The Final Boss," The Rock, at WWE WrestleMania 40, CM Punk coming back to WWE after a decade for an all-time feud with Drew McIntyre, Will Ospreay putting together a historic year between the ropes, Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley feuding over mutual revenge, Jey Uso breaking through, Sting retiring and much more. The fifth annual Getting Over Awards are a can't-miss show as The Meatys wrap up 2024 with a bang. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jan 8
WWE's busy week continued with NXT New Year's Evil 2025, a show that overdelivered to expectations with two major title changes and The Rock as a special guest. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a second look at the debut of Monday Night Raw on Netflix before diving into NXT New Year's Evil results with analysis and grades. "The Silver King" breaks down Giulia ending Roxanne Perez's nearly year-long reign as women's champion, Oba Femi overcoming Trick Williams in a triple threat for the NXT title, Ethan Page getting rub from The Rock, Stephanie Vaquer becoming No. 1 contender as women dominated the show's first hour and Lexis King again winning the Heritage Cup from Charlie Dempsey in controversial fashion. Plus, the latest on NXT Vengeance Day 2025, NXT Evolve, Corey Graves' future and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jan 7
The much-anticipated debut of WWE Raw on Netflix received mixed reviews as The Rock, John Cena and Hulk Hogan were prominently featured along with major matches like CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover at significant WWE news [4:40] before providing an overview of changes made to Monday Night Raw on Netflix [14:44]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down the debut [32:40], including The Rock's corporate promo and make-good moment with Cody Rhodes, Reigns regaining the Ula Fala, Kevin Owens surprising, Punk-Rollins leaving meat on the bone, Rhea Ripley beating Liv Morgan to regain the WWE Women's World Championship, Cena beginning his farewell tour, Jey Uso sneaking past Drew McIntyre, Travis Scott lighting up, Logan Paul appearing and Pentagon's debut getting teased. Plus: The Undertaker, Pat McAfee, Michael Cole and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jan 4
WWE SmackDown made a newsworthy three-hour debut as WWE prepared for its Raw on Netflix premiere. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss notable developments [4:50], including the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble being held in Saudi Arabia, before moving into The Main Event [18:35] where they cover Drew McIntyre aiding Kevin Owens in a Cody Rhodes attack and Solo Sikoa leading his Bloodline over The Usos & Sami Zayn. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [33:05] as Tiffany Stratton cashed in Money in the Bank on a double swerve, Nia Jax vs. Naomi impressed and LA Knight targeted Shinsuke Nakamura. The guys wrap with a Raw on Netflix ultimate preview [55:00] featuring predictions for CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat (plus Paul Heyman's potential role), John Cena beginning his farewell and Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jan 3
NXT and AEW brought wrestling fans from 2024 into 2025 with a pair of New Year's episodes that delivered. Host Adam Silverstein opens with the prelude to NXT New Year's Evil [5:30], which saw Giulia prepare for Roxanne Perez, Trick Williams confront Oba Femi, Ethan Page destroy Cedric Alexander, Lexis King get stripped the Heritage Cup and Andre Chase are a disheveled return. "The Silver King" then breaks down ratings for both shows before tackling AEW Fight for the Fallen [27:15] with Adam Copeland strangely changing his name, Rated FTR taking down Jon Moxley's Death Riders, Ricochet bloodying Swerve Strickland and not much developing with Mariah May or Mercedes Mone in the women's division. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Jan 2
Another incredible, noteworthy 12 months of professional wrestling has concluded with Getting Over presenting a special Year in Review episode recapping the biggest headlines of 2024. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down 2024 on a near-daily basis, beginning with Vince McMahon's permanent exit and ending with a burgeoning new era in WWE. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the return of The Rock leading to a chaotic WrestleMania 40 pivot, Cody Rhodes finishing his story over Roman Reigns, Will Ospreay delivering bangers while debuting alongside Kazuchika Okada and Mercedes Mone in AEW, Becky Lynch taking a break from WWE, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre delivering an all-time feud ending inside Hell in a Cell, Bryan Danielson and Sting retiring, Swerve Strickland emerging, New Day turning heel after a decade and everything else in between. A must-listen as the calendar turns to 2025. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Dec 31, 2024
An intense week built the debut of WWE Monday Night Raw on Netflix and a main event for WWE Royal Rumble 2025 as 2024 came to a close. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a look at the final Raw on USA Network [5:25] before diving into The Main Event [10:10] where they explore the explosive confrontation between CM Punk and Seth Rollins as well as Kevin Owens' latest attack on Cody Rhodes ahead of their ladder match. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [35:00], including preparations for Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan and Dakota Kai vs. Lyra Valkyria, New Day's heat, Drew McIntyre's blindside of Jey Uso, Sami Zayn's hypocrisy, Tiffany Stratton's briefcase, Chelsea Green's celebration, Chad Gable's booking and the expected debut of Pentagon. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Dec 29, 2024
AEW Worlds End 2024 featured two major returns and some top-tier wrestling along with uneven booking on the final pay-per-view of the year. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened to break down AEW Worlds End results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss appearances by Kenny Omega and Adam Copeland, Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada starring in the Continental Classic, Mercedes Mone and Kris Statlander putting on another banger, Jon Moxley lording over a rough AEW main event scene and what is hopefully the conclusion of the MJF vs. Adam Cole feud. Plus, what is the state of AEW entering 2025? Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Dec 26, 2024
AEW Worlds End 2024 was largely built well with intriguing possibilities for the final pay-per-view of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW Worlds End ultimate preview [44:45] breaking down the card with predictions for Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Hangman Page vs. Jay White, Will Ospreay and Ricochet among Continental Classic semifinalists, MJF vs. Adam Cole and both Mariah May and Mercedes Mone defending their titles. "The Silver King" also dissects the rest of the week in AEW [25:10] after tackling a busy episode of NXT [5:50] including Trick Williams vs. Oba Femi vs. Eddy Thorpe being made official, excellent promos by Roxanne Perez and Ethan Page, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Cora Jade and developments up and down the card with NXT New Year's Evil approaching. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Dec 24, 2024
WWE eschewed live broadcasts for the holidays with a filler week of content, though major feuds did move forward with all eyes on 2025. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a look at the latest WWE news [7:15] and the Raw on Netflix kickoff [23:15] before diving into The Main Event [41:20] where they break down Drew McIntyre and Solo Sikoa bonding over their mutual hatred of Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:01:20], including Kevin Owens mocking Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins preparing for CM Punk, New Day remaining pieces of garbage, Naomi earning her women's tag team title, Judgment Day hitting together but frustrating apart and frustrations with Chad Gable and Tiffany Stratton. Plus, The Last Word [1:46:40] touches on WWE's influx of developmental talent. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Dec 20, 2024
NXT and AEW continued their strong booking to end the year with respective builds toward NXT New Year's Evil 2024 and AEW Worlds End 2024. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a brief discussion about TV stations and recent ratings [4:30] before diving into NXT [15:00] where Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom) remained impressive, Trick Williams continued disappointing as Eddy Thorpe invaded Oba Femi's feud, plus Ethan Page lost his smile and took Je'Von Evans'. "The Silver King" then tackles AEW [35:25] featuring an intriguing direction for Toni Storm, Ricochet potentially finding his groove, Will Ospreay and Darby Allin putting on a banger, Jon Moxley and the Death Riders still failing to connect, Kenny Omega showing up on screen and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Dec 17, 2024
WWE Raw on Netflix is imminent with the debut episode loading up like a premium event. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by covering fallout from WWE Saturday Night's Main Event with Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens [5:45] along with a bunch of news [14:10] before moving into The Main Event [33:45] where they discuss CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat headlining the Jan. 6 show. The guys also ponder what's next for LA Knight, Drew McIntyre and the Bloodline at a whole. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:02:15], including Rhea Ripley becoming No. 1 contender for Liv Morgan, Damian Priest costing Finn Balor, a banner night for the War Raiders, plans for New Day and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:44:30] looks at how the guys interview wrestlers. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) and Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Dec 15, 2024
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2024 delivered nostalgia and some high-quality wrestling on a polarizing show. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic to review WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss Kevin Owens attacking Cody Rhodes with a package piledriver after a controversial loss, Jesse "The Body" Ventura showing out in his return to WWE, Chelsea Green becoming the first Women's United States Champion, GUNTHER's MVP effort against Damian Priest and Finn Balor, Liv Morgan beating IYO SKY clean, Drew McIntyre taking down Sami Zayn and the unique throwback presentation of the show. Plus, what's next for the debut of Raw on Netflix, the next Saturday Night's Main Event in January and WWE Royal Rumble 2025? Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver),
Dec 12, 2024
NXT began a quick turnaround to New Year's Evil as AEW used Winter is Coming to continue building for Worlds End with three major returns combined across both brands. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a second look at NXT Deadline 2024 and breakdown of the week in NXT [3:40], including Oba Femi confronting Trick Williams, Shotzi returning from injury, Fraxiom mending fences and both Kelani Jordan and Eddy Thorpe clearly improving. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW [32:50] featuring the Continental Classic along with the welcome return of Toni Storm, a rare live appearance by MJF, Jon Moxley and the Death Riders continuing to disappoint plus a tease of what might be coming at Fight for the Fallen. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Dec 10, 2024
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2024 returns with Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens headlining. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present Getting Over's signature WWE Saturday Night's Main Event ultimate preview [1:44:45] breaking down all five matches with predictions for Liv Morgan vs. IYO SKY, GUNTHER vs. Finn Balor vs. Damian Priest, Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre and the women's United States championship. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [47:45] covering WWE's transfer window and tensions between CM Punk and Seth Rollins. The guys then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:10:40], including massive heat for New Day, the New Bloodline out for revenge, big meaty women's matches and DIY winning the tag team titles. Plus a ton of WWE news [10:50] -- Sami and Jey Uso answer the question, Bronson Reed's injury, changes to Raw and SmackDown -- and The Last Word [2:10:35]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Dec 8, 2024
NXT Deadline 2024 delivered with the women's Iron Survivor Challenge standing out across an up-and-down show. Shortly after the event ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to review NXT Deadline results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" dives into Giulia outlasting Stephanie Vaquer, Sol Ruca, Zaria and Wren Sinclair, plus Oba Femi surprising in a return to beat Je'Von Evans, Wes Lee, Ethan Page and Nathan Frazer. Another stellar performance from Frazer and Axiom, Trick Williams' future atop the men's division and Jaida Parker vs. Lola Vice in NXT Underground also took center stage on the final WWE premium live event of the year. Plus, what does this mean for NXT New Year's Evil in 2025? Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver),
Dec 6, 2024
NXT Deadline 2024 features major stars in the Iron Survivor Challenge matches and some interesting bookings for WWE's final premium live event of the year. Host Adam Silverstein presents Getting Over's signature NXT Deadline ultimate preview [32:10] breaking down the go-home show along with predictions for the card, including Trick Williams vs. Ridge Holland, Jaida Parker vs. Lola Vice and the likes of Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer, Sol Ruca, Wren Sinclair, Je'Von Evans, Wes Lee, Ethan Page and Eddy Thorpe in the Iron Survivor matches. "The Silver King" opens with a look at the week across AEW on the build to Worlds End [3:20], which featured more Continental Classic matches along with Hangman Page, Jay White and Orange Cassidy standing up to Jon Moxley and the Death Riders. Plus, a quick look at ratings for both brands [25:05]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Dec 3, 2024
Fresh of WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024, the build to WWE WrestleMania 41 has already begun. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at Survivor Series: WarGames [8:00] and the value of holding the eponymous match annually before moving into a unique triple Main Event [36:25] beginning with New Day's Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods shocking and swerving by turning heel on Big E during their 10th anniversary celebration. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then discuss CM Punk and Seth Rollins kicking off a deeply involved feud with Sami Zayn, Jey Uso and Drew McIntyre playing roles, plus Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes progressing their Saturday Night's Main Event match. The guys break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:23:35], including Finn Balor's moment in the sun with GUNTHER, the ongoing women's tournaments and much more. Plus, an unexpected edition of The Last Word [1:43:20]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Dec 1, 2024
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 delivered with Roman Reigns and CM Punk trying to get on the same page in the main event. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to review WWE Survivor Series: WarGames results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" dives into Jacob Fatu and Bronson Reed showing out during OG Bloodline vs. New Bloodline, the women's WarGames match disappointing with Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan in front, GUNTHER and Damian Priest again delivering together, Sheamus' growing popularity after battling Bron Breakker and Ludwig Kaiser, and Shinsuke Nakamura returning to the mountaintop against LA Knight. Plus, what might be ahead for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and WWE Royal Rumble 2024? Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver),
Nov 28, 2024
The NXT Deadline 2024 card filled out after banger Iron Survivor Challenge qualifiers, while the AEW Continental Classic started hot with eyes on AEW Worlds End 2024. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest from both brands beginning with NXT [3:35] where Shawn Michaels got physical, Gigi Dolan returned, Tatum Paxley was teased as a title winner, Trick Williams vs. Ridge Holland heated up, plus Giulia vs. Kelani Jordan and Axiom vs. Ethan Page delivered. "The Silver King" next dives into AEW [35:30] featuring an update on the status of Ricky Starks, Jon Moxley's Death Riders attacking Jay White and Hangman Page, Ricochet and Darby Allin losing matches, Bobby Lashley remaining silent behind MVP and Kamille quitting Mercedes Mone. Plus, details on AEW moving Grand Slam Australia from a stadium to an arena. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Nov 26, 2024
WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2024 features The Bloodline battling in the eponymous structure as Roman Reigns and CM Punk team up thanks to Paul Heyman. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present Getting Over's signature WWE Survivor Series: WarGames ultimate preview [1:37:05] breaking down all five matches with predictions as Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan and Nia Jax lead women's WarGames; GUNTHER gets tested by Damian Priest; and both Bron Breakker and LA Knight put their titles on the line. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [16:30] discussing the shocking returns of Heyman and Punk, plus Kevin Owens eviscerating Cody Rhodes to ignite their feud. The guys then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [56:25], including New Day imploding as the tag team division builds. Plus, news on the Women's Intercontinental Championship and more [6:00]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Nov 24, 2024
AEW Full Gear 2024 was an uneven pay-per-view featuring some quality wrestling that fueled numerous questions going forward. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein hopped on the mic to break down AEW Full Gear results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" discusses Jon Moxley bloodying and dismantling Orange Cassidy, Bobby Lashley destroying Swerve Strickland, Kyle Fletcher upsetting Will Ospreay, Mercedes Mone shining with Kris Statlander, Jay White continuing to have Hangman Page's number, MJF vs. Roderick Strong underdelivering, Big Boom AJ debuting in an AEW ring and much more. Plus, what might be ahead for AEW Worlds End and the company as a whole in 2025? Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Nov 21, 2024
AEW Full Gear 2024 did not produce the most exciting go-home build but should nevertheless have great matches on the show. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW Full Gear ultimate preview [42:45] breaking down the card with predictions for Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy, Swerve Strickland vs. Bobby Lashley, Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher, Roderick Strong vs. MJF, Mercedes Mone vs. Kris Statlander and more. "The Silver King" also dissects the rest of the week in AEW [27:30] after tackling a dramatic NXT [3:50] including Ridge Holland effectively ending Chase U, Stephanie Vaquer and Nathan Frazer headlining Iron Survivor Challenge qualifiers and continued issues with the men's singles division behind Trick Williams. Plus, what did the TV ratings [24:15] look like this week? Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Nov 19, 2024
Creative for The Bloodline at WWE Survivor Series WarGames continues to frustrate host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini with less than two weeks until the show. The guys open with an extended look at Monday Night Raw on Netflix [4:45] before moving into The Main Event [22:45] where they tackle whether Seth Rollins or CM Punk will join Roman Reigns' team to combat Bronson Reed linking with Solo Sikoa, plus why the Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens storyline has moved at a glacial pace. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:03:00] from WWE, including Rhea Ripley returning to set up women's WarGames, Damian Priest besting GUNTHER with street justice, Shinsuke Nakamura attacking LA Knight, plans for the Women's United States Championship, Nia Jax and Naomi tearing the house down, Chad Gable being marginalized and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:53:35] returns. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Nov 14, 2024
AEW Full Gear 2024 is fast approaching with NXT Deadline 2024 still a month away, but both shows concentrated on building their cards this week. Host Adam Silverstein opens by breaking down NXT [2:35] where Trick Williams confronted both Andre Chase and Ridge Holland, Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer went face to face for the first time, and Iron Survivor Challenge qualifiers saw Je'Von Evans and Sol Ruca stand out. "The Silver King" then moves to AEW [25:25], which heavily promoted Jon Moxley and the Death Riders seizing control of TBS only for nothing special to happen. Plus, Orange Cassidy remained an odd fit as a bad-ass, Bobby Lashley stayed oddly silent attacking Swerve Strickland and Roderick Strong (But not Adam Cole) won his third match to face MJF as part of logical developments for a rough storyline. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) and Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Nov 12, 2024
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 has its main event with the Roman Reigns-led Original Bloodline set to battle the Solo Sikoa-led New Bloodline inside the structure. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive deep into the extended storyline during The Main Event [15:05] sharing continued frustrations over the booking of Jey Uso and Sami Zayn along with confusion about why it may be a 5-on-5 match. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with a discussion about the Women's United States Championship [7:35] before covering The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [48:45], including Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens igniting with a piledriver, Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed similarly heating up, Damian Priest outdueling GUNTHER and major improvements for the women across SmackDown and Raw with Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill and IYO SKY standing out. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Nov 8, 2024
NXT and AEW went head-to-head on Wednesday night for the first time in years with NXT presenting a thematic show from the ECW Arena as AEW Full Gear 2024 built around Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy. Host Adam Silverstein opens with NXT [2:30] covering Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer, Jordynne Grace, Zaria and Roxanne Perez starring in the main event; Je'Von Evans vs. Wes Lee and Lola Vice vs. Jaida Parker delivering bangers; continued disappointment in the men's division; and cameos by Rob Van Dam, Bubba Ray Dudley and Francine, among others. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in AEW [20:40], including dedicated build to the Death Riders involving Darby Allin, Will Ospreay and Powerhouse Hobbs returning to TV, Bobby Lashley remaining silent, ongoing strange booking with Adam Cole and Malakai Black, plus much more. The show concludes with a ratings breakdown [47:15]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Nov 5, 2024
The Bloodline drama continues as Jey Uso sided with Sami Zayn ahead of a potential reunion with Roman Reigns. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Crown Jewel 2024 [8:20] before diving into major WWE news [20:50] involving Rhea Ripley's latest injury, talent releases, Goldberg's forthcoming retirement and a European tour on the Road to WrestleMania 41. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then hit The Main Event [43:20] covering IYO SKY and Damian Priest becoming No. 1 contenders for the top titles on Raw as side feuds continued for Liv Morgan and Seth Rollins. The guys then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [54:50], including what's next for The Bloodline, New Day's breakup teases, frustrations involving the Street Profits and Chad Gable, plus WWE's recent reliance on No. 1 contendership matches over developing title feuds through storylines. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Nov 3, 2024
WWE Crown Jewel 2024 delivered more drama involving The Bloodline and a stellar Cody Rhodes vs. GUNTHER main event bookending an uneven show. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the latest involving Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and The Bloodline [4:15] before "The Silver King" covers WWE Crown Jewel results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis [23:15]. Adam looks at Sami Zayn's latest actions, Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens never starting, Seth Rollins toppling Bronson Reed, the United States championship match surprising and whether Liv Morgan or Nia Jax emerged with the Crown Jewel Championship. Plus, what might be ahead for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 31, 2024
Major WWE news hit in the middle of the week as NXT regrouped following NXT Halloween Havoc 2024 and AEW built up for AEW Full Gear 2024 with Fright Night Dynamite. Host Adam Silverstein goes deep on NXT [3:45] covering Ripley being attacked by Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez as a write off, a lack of depth in the men's division, Rob Van Dam and Jordynne Grace surprising ahead of the ECW Arena show, Bubba Ray Dudley teaming with Trick Williams and much more. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in AEW [48:40], including Bobby Lashley debuting to face Swerve Strickland, Orange Cassidy confronting Jon Moxley, Adam Cole disappointing, Private Party beating the Young Bucks to win the titles and Kris Statlander working Kamille as Mercedes Mone watched. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 29, 2024
WWE Crown Jewel 2024 features Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa leading a Bloodline battle plus champion vs. champion matches receiving mixed reviews. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present Getting Over's signature WWE Crown Jewel ultimate preview [1:36:20] breaking down all seven matches with predictions as Cody Rhodes vs. GUNTHER, Nia Jax vs. Liv Morgan, Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed take the spotlight. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [18:25] discussing Triple H selling KO as a killer and the frustrating reformation of The Bloodline with Jey Uso rejoining his family as Sami Zayn protests. The guys then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:12:10], including LA Knight ruining Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes, Judgment Day underdelivering and SmackDown again besting an uneven Raw. Plus, news on WWE in Australia and a new independent wrestling program [9:45]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 28, 2024
NXT Halloween Havoc 2024 went largely as expected with thematic matches and a women's tag team spectacular stealing the show. Shortly after it went off the air, host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic to break down NXT Halloween Havoc results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" discusses Trick Williams and Tony D'Angelo retaining their respective titles over Ethan Page and Oba Femi, Giulia & Stephanie Vaquer shining against Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade, a surprise appearance from Bully Ray, Kelani Jordan finally dropping her title and Ridge Holland overcoming Andre Chase in an ambulance match. Plus, there was plenty of build from WWE for NXT at the ECW Arena in two weeks. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 24, 2024
NXT Halloween Havoc 2024 features multiple rematches and a star-studded women's bout that may steal the show. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Halloween Havoc ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [1:02:40], including for Trick Williams vs. Ethan Page and Giulia & Stephanie Vaquer vs. Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade. Adam also covers the progress of Je'Von Evans, Tatum Paxley, Damage CTRL and the rest of the week in NXT [52:52]. "The Silver King" opens by tackling a rough creative period for AEW [4:25] featuring Jon Moxley running roughshod over the roster, confounding creative around MJF and Adam Cole, a standout promo from Kyle Fletcher, Chris Jericho winning another title, pushes for Ricochet and Shelton Benjamin, plus much more, including ratings for both brands [49:20]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 22, 2024
Jey Uso starred for WWE across SmackDown and Raw as Roman Reigns reached a crossroads rebuilding The Bloodline. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a look at Samantha Irvin's surprising departure [5:55] before moving into The Main Event [23:00] where they break down Jey dropping the intercontinental title to Bron Breakker, Solo Sikoa's growth, The Bloodline progressing, Cody Rhodes trying to build up the Crown Jewel championship and Kevin Owens' kayfabe-bending angle. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:06:35], including Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed, the return of the Wyatt Sicks, frustrations with the booking of Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez, Judgment Day developments, the debut of Motor City Machine Guns, surprise wins for Lash Legend and Candice LeRae, plus much more. The Last Word [1:47:40] covers planning for a two-night SummerSlam and favorite tag teams. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 17, 2024
The fallout from AEW WrestleDream 2024 was significant as build for NXT Halloween Havoc 2024 got off the ground. Host Adam Silverstein breaks it all down starting with NXT [3:00] where three Halloween Havoc matches were set with Ethan Page fighting Trick Williams after standing tall in a No. 1 contendership with Je'Von Evans and Wes Lee as Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia matched up with Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade. "The Silver King" then completes his review of AEW WrestleDream [27:50] before breaking down the week in AEW [40:35], including whether Jon Moxley and his crew are hitting the right notes, Adam Cole immediately coming back to feud with MJF, Kenny Omega's return getting teased and a look at Mercedes Mone's first few months. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 15, 2024
The Bloodline retakes center stage with Roman Reigns forced to assess his position as Cody Rhodes vs. GUNTHER and Liv Morgan vs. Nia Jax build for WWE Crown Jewel 2024. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [22:15] breaking down how Reigns and Jimmy Uso will get Jey Uso and Sami Zayn back into the fold before dissecting Cody running a hot concurrent storyline with Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then jump into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:01:00], including Rhea Ripley's too-dominant booking, Brock Lesnar's potential return, plans for Damian Priest and LA Knight, setup for Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed and Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill growing the women's tag team division. Plus, the guys discuss various WWE topics [6:25] like AJ Styles' injury, Shinsuke Nakamura's absence and a suddenly revitalized SmackDown besting Raw over consecutive weeks. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 13, 2024
AEW WrestleDream 2024 ended with a controversial angle marking the end of Bryan Danielson's full-time career. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic to break down AEW WrestleDream results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" looks at Jon Moxley defeating Danielson in lackluster fashion to add juice to a unique angle, the unexpected returns of MJF and Adam Cole, Konosuke Takeshita becoming international champion over Will Ospreay and Ricochet, heel turns for Wheeler Yuta and Kyle Fletcher, Jay White vs. Hangman Page, Swerve Strickland confronting MVP and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 10, 2024
AEW WrestleDream 2024 has struggled in its build despite a major main event in Bryan Danielson vs. Jon Moxley. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW WrestleDream ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [44:45]. Adam also covers Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet vs. Konosuke Takeshita, Jay White vs. Hangman Page and the potential debut of Bobby Lashley to confront Swerve Strickland after dissecting the rest of the week in AEW [30:30]. "The Silver King" opens by tackling a stellar NXT show at The Factory in St. Louis [3:50] featuring Randy Orton, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill, Oba Femi vs. Tony D'Angelo for the men's North American championship, the debut of Stephanie Vaquer alongside Giulia and much more. Plus, what did the TV ratings [23:20] look like as NXT and AEW went head-to-head? Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 8, 2024
The fallout from WWE Bad Blood 2024 was felt on the first two-hour Monday Night Raw in over a decade. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss those developments before moving into The Main Event [33:05] where Kevin Owens' off-screen attack on Cody Rhodes and WWE's kayfabe 2.0 treatment of the incident take center stage. The guys also look at Seth Rollins confronting CM Punk in a WrestleMania 41 preview and another GUNTHER vs. Sami Zayn banger. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:00:10] where topics include AJ Styles getting injured upon his return, disappointment in Jey Uso vs. Xavier Woods, The Bloodline banging with the Street Profits and DIY in a ladder match, Chelsea Green's excellent dumpster match work and the absences of major stars from Raw. Plus, The Last Word [1:42:00] returns covering title changes at live events and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 6, 2024
WWE Bad Blood 2024 delivered an epic Hell in a Cell between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre plus the return of The Rock after Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes teamed up. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Bad Blood results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" look at Punk and McIntyre ending their feud with a bang, what's ahead for The Bloodline, GUNTHER confronting Goldberg and why Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley, Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor and Nia Jax vs. Bayley all underdelivered for different reasons. Plus, the "historic" announcement for WWE Crown Jewel 2024, plans for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 3, 2024
NXT made its anticipated debut on The CW as AEW celebrated its fifth-anniversary Dynamite with a new media rights deal. Host Adam Silverstein kicks off a loaded episode diving into the details of AEW's agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery [3:05] and concludes with a look at ratings for both programs [1:21:10]. "The Silver King" opens the main program by breaking down NXT [21:30], including Trick Williams winning the NXT title over Ethan Page with CM Punk as special guest referee, Giulia's biggest match to date with Roxanne Perez, the return of Cora Jade, a teaser for Delta and what to expect next week in St. Louis. Adam shifts to AEW [43:15] where both Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada and Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland ended in lackluster fashion, questions arose about Jon Moxley, Jay White returned, Shelton Benjamin debuted and momentum for Bobby Lashley picked up. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Oct 1, 2024
WWE Bad Blood 2024 features the return of Hell in a Cell for CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes teaming with Roman Reigns for the first time. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present Getting Over's signature WWE Bad Blood ultimate preview [1:33:15] breaking down all five matches with predictions, including The Bloodline's huge opportunity, Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley with Dominik Mysterio in a shark cage, Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor and Nia Jax vs. Bayley. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [23:05] discussing Cody's growing tensions with Randy Orton and Kevin Owens before moving into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [33:30] focused on Jey Uso's intercontinental title follow-up, Seth Rollins' surprise return return, Bron Breakker's character change, Last Monster Standing, growing tensions in New Day and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 26, 2024
AEW Grand Slam 2024 delivered another exciting special show, while WWE's NXT wrapped up its tenure on USA Network ahead of debuting on The CW next week. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at recent comments made by William Regal [2:45] before breaking down NXT [14:00] where Stephanie Vaquer surprised by confronting Roxanne Perez and Giulia via satellite, CM Punk laid down the law with Ethan Page and Trick Williams, Wes Lee and Zach Wentz got heated and plenty was built for the next two weeks of TV. "The Silver King" then praises AEW [34:45] for reaching a notable mark before evaluating Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness, Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley, the debut of MVP (and likely Bobby Lashley to come), Will Ospreay putting on another match of the week, Hook retiring the FTW title and much more. Plus, a look at the latest ratings [1:05:00] for both brands. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 25, 2024
Shortly after the "Mr. McMahon" documentary was released, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to provide instant reactions to the series focused on the life and legacy of ex-WWE chairman Vince McMahon, wrestling's most important figure and greatest villain. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" start with a broad look at "Mr. McMahon," the topics it covers and those who contribute, including Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Bret Hart, Steve Austin, The Rock and Cody Rhodes. The guys break down each of the six episodes covering McMahon's myriad successes, controversies and scandals. Adam and Chris discuss McMahon's troubled youth, relationships with his father Vince Sr. and son Shane, hypocrisies accepted and overlooked, dissociation of fact and well-honed fiction, and revelations that provide context to long-discussed incidents. Will "Mr. McMahon" close a chapter for WWE or serve as a comprehensive look at a problem that will not go away? Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 24, 2024
With WWE Bad Blood 2024 around the corner, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes meet in a cinematic face off setting the stage for their team up against The Bloodline. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break it down in The Main Event [] discussing whether comparisons to Steve Austin and The Rock are justified, Kevin Owens' indignance over the pairing and Jey Uso beating Bron Breakker to win the intercontinental championship. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover the rest of Raw and SmackDown in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [], including Dominik Mysteiro in a shark cage for Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley, slowing momentum for CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre, creative booking for Bayley and Naomi, the slow burn of New Day, hatred fueling Andrade and Carmelo Hayes, a monstrous Bronson Reed vs. Braun Strowman showdown and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter and YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 19, 2024
NXT and AEW continued building to pairs of significant TV episodes over the new few weeks. Host Adam Silverstein opens with the latest news from both brands [3:15], including a potential media rights deal for AEW, before breaking down the shows. "The Silver King" starts by covering NXT [11:10] with CM Punk getting into a heated confrontation with Roxanne Perez before becoming special guest referee for Ethan Page vs. Trick Williams, Tony D'Angelo having a "Rocky 3" breakdown and Je'Von Evans learning he will fight Randy Orton. Adam then moves to AEW [32:00], which featured Jon Moxley bludgeoning a trio before brawling with Darby Allin, Nigel McGuinness again calling out Bryan Danielson, Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet getting booked and Orange Cassidy vs. Chris Jericho exceeding expectations. Plus, the latest ratings [1:00:25] and how the shows stacked up. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 17, 2024
Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes teamed up to conclude the season premiere of WWE SmackDown on USA Network setting up another huge match for WWE Bad Blood 2024. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini start a loaded episode with The Main Event [18:45] discussing the Reigns-Rhodes alliance, future booking for The Bloodline and the Judgment Day extended universe involving Jey Uso, Bron Breakker and the hottest New Day angle in years. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:25:15] involving a top-tier CM Punk promo, Drew McIntyre's immense retort, GUNTHER vs. Sami Zayn delays, Bianca Belair vs. IYO SKY and Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes bangers, "Ricky" and Randy Orton helping Kevin Owens, pure destruction in Braun Strowman vs. Bronson Reed and much more. Plus, the latest news [7:00] on WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and a topical The Last Word [2:12:40] on WWE's best TV opening themes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 12, 2024
WWE is building NXT for its debut on The CW, while AEW moves off two pay-per-views into Grand Slam with plenty of questions to answer. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands starting with NXT [3:00] where Trick Williams outlasted Pete Dunne to challenge Ethan Page, Giulia beat Chelsea Green before squaring off with Roxanne Perez, Jordynne Grace and Alexander Hammerstone visited from TNA Wrestling, and love finally won with Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley. "The Silver King" then breaks down AEW [28:00], which featured Jon Moxley getting heated with Darby Allin for a Grand Slam challenge, Nigel McGuinness confusingly challenging Bryan Danielson, Hangman Page sticking backstage after destroying Swerve Strickland, Will Ospreay going after yet another title and Chris Jericho's Bentley being soiled ... with loose change. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 10, 2024
WWE Bad Blood 2024 added three matches, including Hell in a Cell between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, as the fall shift began with the season premiere of Monday Night Raw. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of WWE’s new TV deals [3:15] before co-host Chris Vannini joins for The Main Event [24:35] where the guys tackle Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa in a steel cage, the Jacob Fatu tease and how to improve The Bloodline. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [42:00] features "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discussing GUNTHER confronting Bret Hart, repetition involving Kevin Owens and Randy Orton, Finn Balor calling out Damian Priest, Liv Morgan destroying Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso becoming No. 1 contender, the Wyatt Sicks beating American Made and the redebut of Giovanni Vinci. Plus, The Last Word [1:45:40] and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 8, 2024
AEW All Out 2024 delivered a controversial pay-per-view with plenty of developments from Chicago. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein hit the mic to break down AEW All Out results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" covers Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland going to war in a steel cage, Jon Moxley nearly suffocating Bryan Danielson, Will Ospreay and Pac putting on a match-of-the-year contender, Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander living up to the show's moniker, MJF vs. Daniel Garcia, Mercedes Mone vs. Hikaru Shida and much more. Plus, a discussion over whether the violent aspects of AEW All Out is a smart business direction for the company. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 5, 2024
AEW All Out 2024 looks to continue momentum in Chicago after All In delivered. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW All Out ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [41:00]. Adam covers Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page inside a steel cage, Bryan Danielson vs. Jack Perry, MJF vs. Daniel Garcia, Will Ospreay vs. Pac, Mercedes Mone vs. Hikaru Shida, Willow Nightingale vs. Kris Statlander and the rest of the week in AEW [31:40]. "The Silver King" also tackles the latest from NXT [6:30] as WWE's third brand builds major matches and storylines for next month, including Giulia confronting Roxanne Perez and Chelsea Green, Trick Williams drawing with Pete Dunne, Lyra Valkyria saving Tatum Paxley, plus what's next for Ethan Page, Jaida Parker, Oba Femi and Jordynne Grace. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 3, 2024
WWE Bad Blood started cooking with fallout from WWE Bash in Berlin 2024 felt across Monday Night Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss the latest WWE news [13:00], including Joe Tessitore debuting and Randy Orton re-signing, off the top before moving to The Main Event [34:40] where Rhea Ripley & Damian Priest repetitively crushing Judgment Day. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then take an extended look at the week across SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:30], including Drew McIntyre dismantling CM Punk and his bracelet, GUNTHER denying a Sami Zayn challenge, Nia Jax getting past Michin, Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes IV, LA Knight and Bron Breakker awaiting contenders, Kairi Sane's gruesome injury, and what's ahead for The Bloodline and Wyatt Sicks. Plus, The Last Word [1:42:00] returns after a long hiatus. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 2, 2024
NXT No Mercy 2024 featured co-main events that completely delivered and a major debut that has been a long time coming. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein jumps on the mic to break down NXT No Mercy results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" dives into Giulia debuting after Roxanne Perez and Jaida Parker put on the match of the night, Joe Hendry showing out against Ethan Page with Trick Williams as referee, Oba Femi standing up to Tony D'Angelo's challenge, Chase U falling apart with Nathan Frazer & Axiom benefitting, Wes Lee vs. Zach Wentz and Kelani Jordan vs. Wendy Choo. Plus, where does NXT go from here with its broadcast debut and NXT Halloween Havoc coming up? Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Sep 1, 2024
WWE Bash in Berlin 2024 featured multiple big-time matches delivering on WWE's first premium live event from Germany. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Bash in Berlin results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" look at GUNTHER retaining in a slugfest over Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes being taken to the limit by Kevin Owens, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre showing out in a strap match, Rhea Ripley & Damian Priest getting revenge against Liv Morgan & Dominik Mysterio, and Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill regaining the women's tag team titles. Plus, where does WWE go from here through the end of 2024? Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 29, 2024
NXT No Mercy 2024 promises to be an exciting show in Denver with the potential for major developments. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT No Mercy ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [35:00], including Ethan Page vs. Joe Hendry, Roxanne Perez vs. Jaida Parker, Wes Lee vs. Zach Wentz, Oba Femi vs. Tony D'Angelo, Kelani Jordan vs. Wendy Choo, and whether Giulia or Stephanie Vaquer debut. "The Silver King" also covers another busy week of NXT [29:00] with Trick Williams in the spotlight after breaking down the quick turnaround to AEW All Out [4:15] featuring the return of Jon Moxley, a potential Shane McMahon tease, Jack Perry attacking Bryan Danielson, Swerve Strickland challenging Hangman Page, Daniel Garcia towering over MJF, and Pac blind singing Will Ospreay after Ricochet's TV debut. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 27, 2024
WWE Bash in Berlin 2024 features GUNTHER vs. Randy Orton leading a strong match card for WWE's first premium live event in Germany. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present Getting Over's signature WWE Bash in Berlin ultimate preview [1:27:45] breaking down all five matches with predictions, including whether Kevin Owens turns on Cody Rhodes, CM Punk beats Drew McIntyre in a strap match, the Terror Twins of Rhea Ripley & Damian Priest get revenge on Liv Morgan & Dominik Mysterio, and/or Unholy Union successfully defend against Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [23:30] discussing The Bloodline without Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu's booking Judgment Day standing together and the return of the LWO. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [39:45] features build for Nia Jax vs. Michin, Uncle Howdy's first match, plans for LA Knight and Bron Breakker, plus Bronson Reed squashing Braun Strowman. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 26, 2024
AEW All In 2024 delivered five title changes and some notable surprises as the company's biggest event of the year again emanated from London. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down AEW All In results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover Bryan Danielson conquering Swerve Strickland to win the AEW championship, Will Ospreay utilizing Tiger Driver '91 to beat MJF, Toni Storm and Mariah May exceeding expectations, struggles in Mercedes Mone vs. Britt Baker, the debut of Ricochet, the return of Sting, Nigel McGuinness wrestling, Christian Cage losing then prevailing and what's ahead for AEW through the end of 2024 into 2025. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 22, 2024
AEW All In 2024 promises to be a spectacle in London with more than 50,000 fans in attendance at Wembley Stadium. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW All In ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [46:40]. The guys take a look at Bryan Danielson teasing retirement against Swerve Strickland, MJF vs. Will Ospreay, Toni Storm vs. Mariah May, Mercedes Mone vs. Britt Baker, the expected debut of Ricochet and potential surprises. "The Silver King" also covers the latest news across both brands [3:10], including Ricky Starks' potential move to WWE; another strong NXT [10:45] that created five No. 1 contenders in two hours, including Joe Hendry and Jaida Parker, in two hours; and everything else across the week in AEW [31:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 20, 2024
WWE Bash in Berlin card is heating up and building across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [27:55] discussing Roman Reigns briefly regaining the Ula Fala before being decimated by Jacob Fatu and whether the Anoaʻi family's reality will be incorporated in The Bloodline saga. Adam and Chris also cover GUNTHER vs. Randy Orton and the world heavyweight champion revitalizing the main event on Monday nights. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [54:10], including Cody Rhodes saving Kevin Owens, Judgment Day crushing the Terror Twins, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre's bracelet-based feud evolving into a strap match, bangers getting wrestlers over, Nia Jax beginning her reign and what the future holds for groups like the Wyatt Sicks and New Day. Plus, WWE news [5:25] on the death of Afa Anoaʻi, Pat McAfee departing Raw, Jey Uso's usage and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 15, 2024
NXT No Mercy 2024 continues to build toward a complete card, while the road to AEW All In: London remained hot with a consistent, penultimate week of TV. Host Adam Silverstein opens with significant news regarding AEW All In: Texas for 2025 [2:15] before breaking down the latest across both brands. "The Silver King" starts with NXT [7:05] where No. 1 contenderships were set with Joe Hendry and Jaida Parker as top options for Ethan Page and Roxanne Perez, Trick Williams found an edge, Wes Lee explained his heel turn and Chase U beat Nathan Frazer & Axiom as one of two title changes. AEW focused on storytelling [27:20] with Swerve Strickland standing tall over Bryan Danielson, Hangman Page finding his mojo, Britt Baker running off Mercedes Mone and frustrating booking around the tag team and trios titles. Plus, a look at ratings trends for both brands. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 13, 2024
WWE Bash in Berlin is off to a hot start with two matches added to the card as the fallout from WWE SummerSlam 2024 continues. Host Adam Silverstein cracks open a three-part edition of The Main Event [16:08] covering Roman Reigns' electric return attacking Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline, Cody Rhodes convincing Kevin Owens to be his next challenger and the continued implosion of Judgment Day with Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest again standing tall over Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio. "The Silver King" tackles the rest of SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [35:10], including CM Punk beating Drew McIntyre with a belt, Randy Orton catching GUNTHER with an RKO, Bron Breakker topping Sami Zayn, LA Knight getting his first challenger, Bronson Reed continuing his rampage, Damage CTRL moving on with IYO SKY & Kairi Sane, tag team title contention and more. Plus, plenty of news [5:18] and the return of The Last Word [1:14:28]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 8, 2024
NXT Great American Bash wrapped its two-week run as AEW All In 2024 continued building with London approaching. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show by diving into NXT [2:45] with the brand set to tour featuring CM Punk and Randy Orton as it debuts on The CW. Wes Lee turned on The Rascalz, Pete Dunne beat Trick Williams and Joe Hendry got over across a loaded show. "The Silver King" then tackles the week in AEW [20:25] with Britt Baker getting suspended following a backstage altercation, Swerve Strickland vs. Bryan Danielson heating up, feuds led by MJF and Toni Storm becoming stale, Mercedes Mone disappointing, Jeff Jarrett surprising and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 6, 2024
WWE followed SummerSlam 2024 with an electric episode of Raw that delivered from start to finish as fans await what's to come with Roman Reigns, The Bloodline and Cody Rhodes. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini kick off the show taking a second look at SummerSlam [5:25] and WWE commentary changes [31:15] before diving into The Main Event [40:30] as Judgment Day split and ignited with Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh all having career moments. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [52:10] where they discuss CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre reheating, Bronson Reed demolishing Seth Rollins, Randy Orton stepping to GUNTHER, DIY losing the tag team titles, the Wyatt Sicks thrilling in their in-ring debut against American Made, what's next for Bron Breakker and Sami Zayn, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 4, 2024
WWE SummerSlam 2024 delivered from start to finish as Roman Reigns returned for the first time since WrestleMania to reclaim his throne as the Tribal Chief helping Cody Rhodes beat Solo Sikoa. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE SummerSlam results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" look at Reigns' generational babyface turn, Seth Rollins' involvement in CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre, the disintegration of Judgment Day as Dominik Mysterio aligns with Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley and Finn Balor costs Damian Preist vs. GUNTHER, LA Knight ending Logan Paul, Bron Breakker taking out Sami Zayn and Nia Jax reigning over Bayley. Plus, where does WWE go from here through the end of 2024? Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Aug 1, 2024
NXT Great American Bash 2024 started hot with the women stealing the show on Night 1, while the build to AEW All In 2024 heated up with Swerve Strickland and Bryan Danielson going at it on the mic. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at the latest news [3:18] as Shane McMahon meets with Tony Khan and both Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia prepare to join WWE. "The Silver King" dives into the week in NXT [10:15], including Roxanne Perez vs. Thea Hail banging, Pete Dunne completing his turn with a Trick Williams challenge and Joe Hendry performing in concert. Adam then breaks down six hours of AEW [27:45] with the build for Will Ospreay vs. MJF disappointing, Darby Allin becoming a double No. 1 contender, lacking development in Toni Storm vs. Mariah May and Mercedes Mone introducing Kamille. Follow Getting Over on Twitter and YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jul 30, 2024
WWE SummerSlam 2024 features a loaded card with a teased Roman Reigns returning as a potential capper. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present Getting Over's signature WWE SummerSlam ultimate preview [1:05:10] breaking down all seven matches with predictions, including how Seth Rollins will impact CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre, Bloodline plans after Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa, whether a turn will influence Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley, LA Knight (vs. Logan Paul) and Bron Breakker (vs. Sami Zayn) potentially getting crowned and Bayley vs. Nia Jax. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [15:55] discussing WWE's tag team division with The Bloodline challenging DIY before tackling The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [27:45], including the convergence of the Wyatt Sicks with the Chad Gable and Otis storyline and Unholy Union being an afterthought compared to Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jul 25, 2024
NXT is rolling ahead of its two-week Great American Bash special as AEW delivered with its Blood & Guts show while continuing to build for All In: London. Host Adam Silverstein opens by breaking down the week in NXT [5:55], including Cedric Alexander confronting Trick Williams, Ethan Page undergoing a crisis, Joe Hendry being spotlighted and The Rascalz banging with Nathan Frazier, Axiom & Je'Von Evans. "The Silver King" next dives into AEW [34:40] where Collision began its residency, The Elite were defeated thanks to Darby Allin threatening Jack Perry, MJF took a patriotic turn (kind of) against Will Ospreay and Kamille debuted as the heavy for Mercedes Mone against Britt Baker. Plus, some additional news items from the week [2:50] and a look at TNA Slammiversary [28:50] featuring multiple title changes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jul 23, 2024
The WWE SummerSlam 2024 card is rapidly heating up with WWE's second-biggest show around the corner. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [19:00] discussing the repetitive Cody Rhodes vs. The Bloodline story with Kevin Owens getting taken out on a mediocre SmackDown. The guys also dissect how Judgment Day is fully driving a thriving Raw with rocket fuel added to Damian Priest vs. GUNTHER and Rhea Ripley licking Dominik Mysterio as he finally spurned Liv Morgan. "The Silver King" breaks down the rest of the week in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:16:05], including Seth Rollins officiating CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre, Bayley vs. Nia Jax adding key storyline, Logan Paul vs. LA Knight getting signed, the Wyatt Sicks delivering and much more. Plus, Adam dissects news [4:50] of Bobby Lashley potentially departing WWE at the end of his contract and whether it indicates anything about Paul Levesque's booking. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jul 18, 2024
WWE's partnerships with TNA, Marigold and Pro Wrestling NOAH were on full display playing dividends this week as AEW Dynamite posted its best numbers in months. Host Adam Silverstein dives into a busy week starting with NXT [3:15] where Joe Hendry and The Rascalz stole headlines despite Ethan Page, Roxanne Perez and Trick Williams doing the heavy lifting as plans for the two-week Great American Bash came into focus. "The Silver King" also looks WWE superstars IYO SKY, AJ Styles and Giulia wrestling for other promotions in Japan [23:35] before tackling AEW [28:55] where Will Ospreay vs. MJF created controversy going 60 minutes, Darby Allin and The Acclaimed joined Swerve Strickland and Mark Briscoe for Blood & Guts, Mariah May addressed her turn on Toni Storm and more nonsensical booking frustrated. Follow Getting Over on Twitter and YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jul 16, 2024
WWE took a rare, slight step away from logic and creativity on the build to WWE SummerSlam 2024 with an uneven week of TV. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [7:45] dissecting Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton fighting a Bloodline battle they couldn't win, Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu emerging, Rhea Ripley putting Dominik Mysterio in the doghouse, Liv Morgan shining and Damian Priest stepping up against GUNTHER. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in WWE as The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:40:20] dives into Seth Rollins' involvement with CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre, Tiffany Stratton getting between Bayley and Nia Jax, Sheamus' new theme, the Creed Brothers backing Chad Gable against the Wyatt Sicks, incredible work from Bo Dallas and Erick Rowan, Zelina Vega again getting slighted and much more. Plus, "Vintage" sits down with Big E and Bron Breakker [1:06:00] as part of a special "birthday show" episode! Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jul 11, 2024
WWE signing CMLL sensation Stephanie Vaquer made headlines after an NXT episode loaded with TNA Wrestling talent, while AEW continued its surge with All In looming. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of significant news items [2:35], including Vaquer's signing, Jordynne Grace's free agency, upcoming NXT specials and the release of Damon Kemp. "The Silver King" then covers the latest from NXT [9:10], including controversy over Kelani Jordan vs. Sol Ruca, Joe Hendry teaming with Trick Williams, The Rascalz reforming and Cedric Alexander heading down. Next is a deep dive into AEW [39:20] with Bryan Danielson beating Hangman Page, Mariah May turning heel on Toni Storm in an incredible segment, Will Ospreay vs. MJF feud frustrations, plus what's ahead for Mercedes Mone and Samoa Joe. Follow Getting Over on Twitter and YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jul 9, 2024
WWE SummerSlam 2024 is off to a hot start with John Cena's farewell tour and the return of Rhea Ripley making waves. Host Adam Silverstein takes a second look at WWE Money in the Bank 2024 [20:10] and what's ahead for Cena in 2025 [35:10] before dissecting WrestleMania XL: Behind the Curtain [40:30]. Reviewing the week in WWE starts with The Main Event [48:00] focusing on Solo Sikoa disrespecting Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins forcing CM Punk to face consequences, Drew McIntyre potentially morphing into "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and Damian Priest preparing for GUNTHER. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:02:40] breaks down Ripley returning as Dominik Mysterio caved to Liv Morgan, Judgment Day's future, DIY winning the tag team titles and the Wyatt Sicks. Plus, co-host Chris Vannini discuss the latest news [4:50]: Joe Tessitore joining WWE and Bad Blood returning. Follow Getting Over on Twitter and YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jul 8, 2024
NXT Heatwave 2024 delivered an explosive, exciting show that harkened back to NXT TakeOvers of old. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic after the show to break down NXT Heatwave results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" discusses Ethan Page ending Trick Williams' reign to become the new NXT champion in a stellar match involving breakout superstar Je'Von Evans and Shawn Spears, Roxanne Perez truly finding her heel side against Lola Vice, Nathan Frazer & Axiom delivering a banger against Chase U, Oba Femi toppling Wes Lee and Kelani Jordan vs. Sola Ruca serving as a showcase for the bright future of WWE women's wrestling. Follow Getting Over on Twitter and YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jul 7, 2024
WWE Money in the Bank 2024 ended with plenty of controversy in Toronto as the road to WWE SummerSlam 2024 crystallized. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened after the show to break down WWE Money in the Bank results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss CM Punk screwing over Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins after a Money in the Bank cash-in; John Cena's surprise retirement announcement; Solo SIkoa pinning Cody Rhodes; breakout moments for Jacob Fatu and Carmelo Hayes; the women delivering an all-time ladder match with IYO SKY, Tiffany Stratton, Chelsea Green, Lyra Valkyria, Naomi and Zoey Stark all starring; Sami Zayn retaining over Bron Breakker; and Trish Stratus hosting in her hometown. Follow Getting Over on Twitter and YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jul 4, 2024
NXT Heatwave 2024 features Trick Williams vs. Je'Von Evans vs. Ethan Page vs. Shawn Spears in the main event of a six-match card. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the week in NXT [34:00], featuring an excellent Michin vs. Jaida Parker street fight, before offering Getting Over's signature NXT Heatwave ultimate preview [45:10] looking at the card with predictions, including whether Lola Vice beats Roxanne Perez. “The Silver King” opens by diving into the week across AEW [5:10] featuring early builds to All In and Blood & Guts, MJF turning heel after Daniel Garcia lost to Will Ospreay, Hangman Page returning against Jeff Jarrett, Britt Baker going face to face with Mercedes Mone and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter and YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jul 2, 2024
WWE Money in the Bank 2024 stands as the final stop before SummerSlam with Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton & Kevin Owens vs. The Bloodline in the main event. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present Getting Over's signature WWE Money in the Bank ultimate preview [1:54:15] breaking down the card with predictions, including whether Jey Uso, Drew McIntyre, Chelsea Green, Tiffany Stratton or others will emerge with the briefcases. The guys open with The Main Event [26:30] discussing Paul Heyman's annihilation by Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu and the forthcoming return of Roman Reigns. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:05], including Judgment Day issues with Damian Priest and Finn Balor, Liv Morgan's seduction of Dominik Mysterio, Jalen Brunson backing LA Knight, Tyrese Haliburton siding with Logan Paul, McIntyre vs. Sheamus vs. Ilja Dragunov, the Wyatt Sicks stalking Chad Gable and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter and YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jul 1, 2024
AEW Forbidden Door 2024 delivered an exceptional main event and some entertaining wrestling with talent from New Japan, Stardom and CMLL all converging. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened after the show to break down AEW Forbidden Door results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss the Swerve Strickland vs. WIll Ospreay banger, three title changes with Mercedes Mone and Tetsuya Naito reigning, a breakout performance by Stephanie Vaquer, Britt Baker returning, MJF disappointing, Bryan Danielson vs. Shingo Takagi delivering, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter and YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jun 27, 2024
AEW Forbidden Door 2024 features Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay in the main event along with Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson and Mercedes Mone in significant matches. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the week in AEW [35:00] and offers Getting Over's signature AEW Forbidden ultimate preview [57:30] looking at the card with predictions, including whether the dual-branded show will surprise or largely be predictable. “The Silver King” opens with the latest news [3:35], including DIJAK not being re-signed by WWE, before diving into the week across NXT [13:50] with Trick Williams vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Ethan Page vs. Shawn Spears being set for NXT Heatwave, Roxanne Perez vs. Lola Vice heating up, frustrations in the midcard and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter and YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jun 25, 2024
WWE has seriously upped the ante with the 2024 editions of Money in the Bank and SummerSlam fast approaching. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into a newsworthy week in WWE [5:50] before tackling a double Main Event [39:00] of Drew McIntyre obliterating CM Punk after Paul Heyman begged for help and Jacob Fatu making an incredible debut destroying Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens while joining The Bloodline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:17:22], including the latest between Seth Rollins and Damian Priest, Liv Morgan's continued seduction of Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor & JD McDonagh winning the tag team titles, the Wyatt Sicks show-stealing video with Bo Dallas, exciting Money in the Bank qualifiers (Chelsea Green, Carmelo Hayes, Andrade, Chad Gable), the builds for Logan Paul vs. LA Knight and Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Jun 20, 2024
Cross-branded appearances were consistent across WWE's NXT, AEW and TNA Wrestling this week with each finding different levels of success. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of NXT [3:50] including the long-anticipated appearance of Joe Hendry and Je'Von Evans becoming No. 1 contender only to be defeated by Ethan Page. "The Silver King" next looks at Tatum Paxley fighting Jordynne Grace and Jeff Hardy returning at TNA Against All Odds [24:15] before diving into the week across AEW [28:55] where Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay ignited, MJF fought Rush only to be scheduled against Hechicero, and the brackets for the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament were released. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 18, 2024
WWE followed Clash at the Castle: Scotland with a chaotic edition of Monday Night Raw including the return of Seth Rollins and debut of the Wyatt Sicks. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down a momentous week in WWE with a second look at Clash at the Castle [10:30] and his takes on WWE news [20:10], including Chad Gable re-signing, AJ Styles wrestling in Japan and why WWE is working with other promotions. "The Silver King" moves into The Main Event [30:25] covering Drew McIntyre quitting WWE over CM Punk's actions and Triple H's lacking response, plus Rollins' stand off with Damian Priest. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [48:30] looking at all angles of the Wyatt Sicks' massacre, Liv Morgan seducing Dominik Mysterio, Jey Uso and IYO SKY qualifying for Money in the Bank, Otis shoving Gable, Randy Orton returning alongside Kevin Owens, Bron Breakker stepping to Sami Zayn, LA Knight invading Logan Paul's house and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 15, 2024
WWE Clash at the Castle 2024 delivered immensely in Glasgow, Scotland, with the roads to WWE Money in the Bank and WWE SummerSlam crystalizing. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened after the show to break down WWE Clash at the Castle results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss CM Punk screwing over Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest showing out as champion, Cody Rhodes making AJ Styles say "I Quit," Solo Sikoa confronting Cody with Randy Orton eyeing the title, what's next between Sami Zayn and Chad Gable, Piper Niven shining against Bayley, Unholy Union surprising with Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn winning the titles off Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill, plus much more including shocking booking decisions and concerning in-ring moments. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 13, 2024
Cody Rhodes showed up as a boost to NXT during its quick transition from Battleground to Heatwave, while AEW continued building to Forbidden Door with Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay in the forefront. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest across both brands starting with NXT [4:30] where Cody made news despite not being promoted properly, Je'Von Evans again shined in the ring and Roxanne Perez held a women's division address that failed to clarify much. "The Silver King" next covers the week in AEW [28:10], including Swerve vs. Ospreay heating up, MJF vs. Rush getting set for next week, more convolution in The Elite storyline, Mercedes Mone defending the TBS title and frustrations over continued lazy weekend booking. Adam also holds a brief ratings discussion [23:20]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 11, 2024
WWE Clash at the Castle 2024 features Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles and Drew McIntyre seeking to beat Damian Priest in Glasgow, Scotland. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini offer Getting Over's signature WWE Clash at the Castle ultimate preview [1:15:55] breaking down the card with predictions, including McIntyre potentially being crowned in his home nation and whether Chad Gable will finally beat Sami Zayn for the intercontinental title. The guys open with The Main Event [23:05] discussing the booking of the "I Quit" match before tackling The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [28:45], including LA Knight challenging Logan Paul, Liv Morgan seducing Dominik Mysterio, Bron Breakker murking Ricochet after a banger with Ilja Dragunov, The Bloodline anointing Tama Tonga and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 10, 2024
NXT Battleground 2024 kicked off with a lot of hype, but did it deliver on it? Host Adam Silverstein hit the mic after the show to break down NXT Battleground results with grades and reactions in Getting Over’s signature instant analysis. “The Silver King” covers the first-ever WWE vs. TNA match in Roxanne Perez vs. Jordynne Grace, Ethan Page’s debut against Trick Williams, an inaugural women’s North American champion being crowned, Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice in NXT Underground, Oba Femi continuing to impress against Wes Lee and Joe Coffey, plus more. Adam also looks ahead to NXT Heatwave, breaks down WWE's decision to move Battleground out to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and Sexxy Red serving as host. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 6, 2024
WWE presents NXT Battleground 2024 from UFC Apex with Trick Williams vs. Ethan Page and Roxanne Perez vs. Jordynne Grace standing as unexpected co-main events. Host Adam Silverstein leads Getting Over's signature NXT Battleground ultimate preview [1:08:20] breaking down the card and predicting outcomes, including the inaugural women's North American championship ladder match, Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice in NXT Underground. "The Silver King" also welcomes NXT champion Trick Williams [49:25] for an in-depth conversation on his meteoric rise, improved diversity in WWE, transitioning from football and seeking advice from Booker T. Adam opens by diving into AEW [4:10] focusing on creative issues impacting the product -- Team AEW vs. The Elite, Roderick Strong getting an AEW title shot and more -- along with MJF's return feud and Forbidden Door building with Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay set as the main event. Plus, a bonus edition of The Last Word [] on hip hop and wrestling. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 4, 2024
WWE put together an excellent week building to WWE Clash at the Castle 2024 with AJ Styles' retirement fake-out attack of Cody Rhodes and Liv Morgan's seduction of Dominik Mysterio taking center stage. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [9:15] breaking down Styles' homage to Mark Henry's salmon jacket and whether AJ must now beat Cody for the WWE championship. The guys also discuss how Paul Heyman has carried The Bloodline on his back in the absence of Roman Reigns. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [50:35] from SmackDown and Raw, including Liv infiltrating Judgment Day, Sami Zayn and Chad Gable delivering, LA Knight vs. Logan Paul getting set up, Pat McAfee addressing his controversy, Jey Uso struggling, Nia Jax being coronated and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 30, 2024
The build for NXT Battleground 2024 is nearly complete, while booking for AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door 2024 is just getting started. Host Adam Silverstein covers a newsworthy week across both brands starting with NXT [2:45] where a debut attack from Ethan Page, surprise appearance from TNA's Jordynne Grace and performances from Sexxy Red stole he show. "The Silver King" also breaks down plans for Trick Williams and Roxanne Perez going forward before moving to AEW [29:35] with Will Ospreay quickly ascending as Swerve Strickland's next challenger, Mercedes Mone being attacked by Skye Blue and confronted by Stephanie Vaquer, Adam Copeland getting stripped of the TNT title, MJF not appearing on AEW Dynamit and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 28, 2024
WWE has quickly moved to building Clash at the Castle and SummerSlam despite reduced star power. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE King and Queen of the Ring [9:30] before discussing major WWE news [15:40], including SummerSlam moving to two nights in 2026. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" begin their review with The Main Event [27:05] covering Damian Priest's top-guy struggles, whether Drew McIntyre and/or GUNTHER will emerge as champion, Becky Lynch losing to Liv Morgan twice, Dominik Mysterio's involvement plus the latest on Lynch's WWE contract. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:20] breaking down Braun Strowman, The Bloodline, Bron Breakker wrecking shop (along with Ricochet and Ilja Dragunov), AJ Styles' interesting turn, Sami Zayn confronting Chad Gable and Otis, and more. Plus, The Last Word [1:34:55] has the guys discussing their dogs. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 27, 2024
AEW Double or Nothing 2024 marked the company's five-year anniversary with a long, newsworthy show. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down AEW Double or Nothing results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" discusses the return of MJF and his future with Adam Cole, Mercedes Mone (over Willow Nightingale) and Will Ospreay (over Roderick Strong) winning their first titles, the absolute chaos of Anarchy in the Arena, Swerve Strickland retaining against Christian Cage, Adam Copeland beating Malakai Black with the help of Gangrel, and much more including Bryan Danielson, Darby Allin, The Elite, Toni Storm, Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley and Orange Cassidy. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 25, 2024
WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 is in the books with the roads to WWE Clash at the Castle and WWE SummerSlam crystalizing. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened after the show to break down WWE King and Queen of the Ring results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss Cody Rhodes retaining over Logan Paul, Liv Morgan becoming champion with Dominik Mysterio's help, what's next for Becky Lynch, GUNTHER beating Randy Orton in a controversial finish, Paul "Triple H" Levesque addressing that finish, Nia Jax demolishing Lyra Valkyria, Sami Zayn putting on a banger with Chad Gable and Bronson Reed, the potential of Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 23, 2024
AEW Double or Nothing 2024 marks a five-year anniversary with what's being billed as a triple main event. Host Adam Silverstein offers Getting Over's signature AEW Double or Nothing ultimate preview [38:45] predicting and breaking down the card, including Swerve Strickland vs. Christian Cage, Willow Nightingale vs. Mercedes Mone, Anarchy in the Arena, Adam Copeland vs. Malakai Black and more. "The Silver King" opens by breaking down the build to NXT Battleground [4:05] with Trick Williams and Roxanne Perez set to learn their opponents, Fallon Henley and Jaida Parker qualifying for the women's North American title ladder match, an overload of Gallus, Wes Lee being pushed to the forefront and Sexyy Red set to appear on NXT. Plus, a dive into the rest of the week across AEW [22:50] and the latest news from both brands. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 21, 2024
WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 features Cody Rhodes vs. Logan Paul and the conclusion of two hotly contested tournaments. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini offer Getting Over's signature WWE King and Queen of the Ring ultimate preview [1:14:50] predicting and breaking down the card, including Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan, Sami Zayn vs. Chad Gable vs. Bronson Reed and who will be crowned between GUNTHER, Randy Orton, Tama Tonga, Lyra Valkyria, Bianca Belair and Nia Jax. The guys open with The Main Event [14:05] diving into Jey Uso's booking, LA Knight's push and Tiffany Stratton's loss among surprises from the tournaments. "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [52:05], including Solo SIkoa's presentation, the build to Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre, Bron Breakker's epic squash match and much more. Plus, The Last Word [2:13:40] covers fan signs at wrestling shows. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 16, 2024
AEW Double or Nothing 2024 is closing in, while NXT is juggling a bunch of pieces ahead of its next special event. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands starting with NXT [3:05] where Je'Von Evans aligning with Trick Williams, Tony D'Angelo capturing the Heritage Cup and both Sol Ruca and Lash Legend qualifying for the women's North American championship latter match led the show. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in AEW [20:15], including Darby Allin surprising as an Anarchy in the Arena replacement, Mercedes Mone stepping up in her feud with Willow Nightingale, Bryan Danielson getting cringe with his AEW praise, Swerve Strickland and Christian Cage playing backseat to The Elite and both Will Ospreay vs. Roderick Strong and Adam Copeland vs. Malakai Black heating up ahead of the pay-per-view. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 14, 2024
WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 is right around the corner with the tournaments continuing to deliver across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover the latest WWE news [8:45] involving WrestleMania, premium live events and media rights before diving into The Main Event [29:00] where they break down Logan Paul challenging Cody Rhodes for the WWE title, Solo Sikoa’s hostile takeover of The Bloodline and Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre building for Clash at the Castle. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then attack The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:04:05], including full tournament results, Jey Uso’s momentum, IYO SKY finding her groove, plans for Becky Lynch and Bayley, hot starts for Ilja Dragunov and Lyra Valkyria, what's next for Judgment Day and much more. Plus, The Last Word [2:11:45] quantifies a wrestler's "prime." Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 9, 2024
The builds for NXT Battleground 2024 and AEW Double or Nothing 2024 are both progressing rapidly. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at recent NXT and WWE Performance Center releases before diving into the week across NXT [10:45], including Chelsea Green's fun with Arianna Grace and match with Roxanne Perez highlighting the show, Trick Williams getting answers from Lash Legend and Meta-Four, plus Wes Lee making his emotional return to the ring. "The Silver King" next tackles AEW Dynamite [27:55] where the power struggle between Tony Khan, The Elite and Kenny Omega got more convoluted, Bryan Danielson returned, Swerve Strickland became a victim of Mogul Embassy, and Willow Nightingale again outshined Mercedes Mone. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 7, 2024
WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 is three weeks out with WWE making the first of three quick turns to its next premium live event. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Backlash 2024 [7:45] before covering the latest WWE news [25:35], including Seth Rollins re-signing, Kevin Owens' future and WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Main Event [45:40] as they dissect the tournament matches from Monday Night Raw, including Sheamus vs. GUNTHER and Ricochet vs. Ilja Dragunov along with recent booking involving Drew McIntyre, CM Punk, Jey Uso, Finn Balor, Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan. Adam and Chris also preview the SmackDown side of the bracket and Round 2. Next, the guys cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:38:30], with Roman Reigns ghosting Paul Heyman taking top billing, before The Last Word [1:57:10] tackles the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef and where it stands among the guys' favorite beefs of all time. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 4, 2024
WWE Backlash 2024 is now in the books with the road to WWE King and Queen of the Ring ahead. Shortly after WWE's first premium live event since WrestleMania, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down WWE Backlash results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" dives into Cody Rhodes' first undisputed WWE Championship defense against AJ Styles, a surprise debut in Randy Orton & Kevin Owens vs. The Bloodline, Tiffany Stratton shining alongside Bayley and Naomi, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill emerging as women's tag team champions, Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso leading to consternation for Judgment Day and WWE being serenaded by one of the greatest crowds of all time in Lyon, France. Plus, WWE WrestleMania 41 is announced for Las Vegas during the Kentucky Derby. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 2, 2024
NXT Spring Breakin' wrapped its two-week run as the build to AEW Double or Nothing 2024 continued. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands starting with NXT [] where Trick Williams' championship celebration got cut short by Lash Legend, Wes Lee surprised returning after Oba Femi vs. Ivar, Chelsea Green emerged as a challenger for Roxanne Perez, NXT Underground delivered another banger in Natalya vs. Lola Vice, and Fallon Henley turned heel. "The Silver King" then breaks down six hours of AEW [], including The Elite cutting off Tony Khan, attacking Kenny Omega and taking over the show; Christian Cage stepping up as Swerve Strickland's first major opponent; Adam Copeland battling House of Black; Orange Cassidy possibly turning to the dark side; and Willow Nightingale vs. Skye Blue delivering in a hardcore match. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 30, 2024
WWE Backlash 2024 kicks off the "new era" on a quick build coinciding with WWE Draft 2024. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini offer Getting Over's signature WWE Backlash ultimate preview [2:02:30] predicting and breaking down the card: Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles, Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton, Jey Uso vs. Damian Priest, Kabuki Warriors vs. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill, Kevin Owens & Randy Orton vs. The Bloodline. The guys open with major WWE news [9:40] -- Drew McIntyre re-signing, WrestleMania's future, The Rock in hot water -- before spending The Main Event [50:40] diving into WWE Draft results. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover roster changes, frustration over draft picks and how to improve the event. The guys then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:40:20], including Liv Morgan as Becky Lynch's No. 1 contender, Bron Breakker's lacking debut, GUNTHER's direction and more. Adam and Chris wrap with The Last Word [2:17:00] on how WWE can finish the fans' story. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 25, 2024
NXT and AEW made headlines this week for completely different reasons. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands after opening with news [4:10] involving Cody Rhodes, Goldberg, Will Ospreay, UFC Apex and more. "The Silver King" starts with NXT [16:40] taking an extended look at Trick Williams beating Illja Dragunov for the NXT title -- an explosive moment in the main event of Spring Breakin', Tatum Paxley having her coming out party against Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria, Sol Ruca showing out, and how the WWE Draft may affect the brand. Next, Adam focuses on AEW [43:10], including Tony Khan taking a beating from Jack Perry and The Elite getting media exposure, Swerve Strickland being put in a random match on his first night as AEW champion, Kenny Omega soon returning to TV, Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale shining, plus Chris Jericho's progression as "The Learning Tree." Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 24, 2024
The 2024 WWE Draft is fast approaching, which means it's time for host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini to build their rosters for the upcoming year by engaging in Getting Over's fourth annual WWE Mock Draft [18:15]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" divide up WWE superstars across 22 rounds with more than 60 wrestlers finding homes on the blue and red brands. Did Roman Reigns go No. 1? Was Seth Rollins once again a no-brainer selection at No. 2? What did the guys do with the likes of CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, Randy Orton and LA Knight? Adam opens the show covering the latest WWE news and clearing out his notebook from WrestleMania 40 [3:00], and Chris joins for The Last Word [1:24:50] on whether WWE's bevy of long championship reigns should ultimately be deemed successful now that they have all concluded. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 23, 2024
WWE is creating momentum as WWE Backlash and WWE King and Queen of the Ring get built simultaneously. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [21:00] discussing Becky Lynch as the new women's world champion over Liv Morgan alongside The Bloodline's refreshing surge thanks to Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga and the remarkable work of Paul Heyman. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then hit The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [51:45], including AJ Styles beating LA Knight to become No. 1 contender for Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton interfering in Bayley vs. Naomi, Sheamus confronting Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest sinking and swimming, new titles, GUNTHER focusing on King of the Ring, Imperium splitting, Chad Gable turning heel and more. Adam covers the latest WWE news [3:35], including Finn Balor re-signing, Seth Rollins undergoing surgery and multiple releases, plus the guys offer The Last Word [1:56:45] on the start of WWE's new era. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 22, 2024
AEW Dynasty delivered another sterling show continuing AEW's hot pay-per-view start to 2024. Shortly after the event, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened to break down AEW Dynasty results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take a deep dive on the epic Will Ospreay vs. Bryan Danielson match and what's next for both wrestlers. The guys also look at all five title changes on the show, including Swerve Strickland's historic win over Samoa Joe, along with the return of Jack Perry helping the Young Bucks against FTR, a controversial Chris Jericho decision, the statuses of Mercedes Mone and Adam Cole, Toni Storm stepping up with Thunder Rosa, Kazuchika Okada and Pac opening strong, Jay White on Zero Hour and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 18, 2024
AEW Dynasty 2024 debuts as the company's newest pay-per-view with headline matches that could shake up the brand. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's AEW Dynasty ultimate preview [51:50] predicting and breaking down the card. Will Swerve Strickland beat Samoa Joe for the title? Is Will Ospreay over Bryan Danielson a foregone conclusion? Did the All In footage gambit actually pay off for FTR vs. The Young Bucks? What's up with Mercedes Mone and Adam Copeland? "The Silver King" also breaks down the entire week in AEW [27:45] along with the latest from NXT as it prepares for a two-week edition of NXT Spring Break-in' [3:30], including Trick Williams beating Carmelo Hayes for a second time, Ilja Dragunov working with Je'Von Evans ahead of perhaps his final NXT match, Tatum Paxley's immense character work before fighting Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria, DIJAK's future in WWE and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 16, 2024
WWE's new era is in full swing with Cody Rhodes taking the mantle, The Rock lingering and The Bloodline entering its next phase. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an extended The Main Event [43:00] where they dive into Cody awaiting a WWE championship No. 1 contender, The Bloodline being reimagined with Solo Sikoa attacking Jimmy Uso and Tama Tonga debuting, Rhea Ripley vacating her women's world championship due to injury, Liv Morgan starting her revenge tour, Damian Priest preparing for Jey Uso, Finn Balor factoring into a potential Judgment Day split and LA Knight rematching with AJ Styles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. [1:38:00], including Drew McIntyre doing nothing, Chad Gable turning heel on Sami Zayn, Sheamus returning, new tag team championships being unveiled, Uncle Howdy teases and much more. Plus, the latest news and a WWE WrestleMania 40 second look [12:30]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 13, 2024
AEW spent much of the last two weeks on Dynamite taking shots at WWE with Tony Khan making a bone-headed decision to air footage from All In that proved CM Punk right [8:55] and Will Ospreay cutting a misguided promo on Paul Levesque [45:25] that made him look foolish after Adam Copeland tried to end tribalism and reset fans' focus. Host Adam Silverstein explains why shows that should have been focused on building AEW Dynasty went off the rails while breaking down the last two weeks across AEW TV. "The Silver King" also discusses how the CM Punk footage was used for Young Bucks vs. FTR, Dustin Rhodes capitalizing on Cody's story, the Ospreay vs. Bryan Danielson feud, Matt Cardona surprising Copeland, failed bookings of Mercedes Mone and Jay White, Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland amping up the intensity and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 12, 2024
WWE WrestleMania 40 may be in the books, but the company is not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by breaking down a slew of WWE news [6:00] despite the delayed release of a documentary. The guys discuss the return of "professional wrestling" to WWE, Roman Reigns showing his face, records for SmackDown and Monday Night Raw, reported signings of Jacob Fatu and Giulia, plus more. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into the WWE Hall of Fame [21:05] headlined by Paul Heyman with Dwayne Johnson putting himself over as The Rock before reviewing "Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal" [40:00] and discussing whether Uncle Howdy may show up in WWE again. Adam also breaks down the week in NXT [49:00], including Trick Williams creating a path to stardom through Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes, Bron Breakker's imminent call up, what's ahead for Roxanne Perez and multiple main roster surprises, including Ivar and The Final Testament. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 9, 2024
WWE WrestleMania 40 may be in the books, but WWE's new era under Paul Levesque continued with the Raw After WrestleMania featuring huge stars and storyline developments. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into The Main Event [13:05] where they break down the crowd serenading Triple H, Cody Rhodes celebrating his WWE championship win, The Rock laying down a major challenge (and the worst take in show history). "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover the rest of Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [40:50], including CM Punk attacking Drew McIntyre, John Cena teaming with Awesome Truth, Ilja Dragunov and Roxanne Perez making main roster debuts, Liv Morgan attacking Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill making a surprise appearance. The guys also discuss a bevy of news [6:00] and offer their initial impressions of WWE Speed [1:00:50]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 8, 2024
WWE WrestleMania 40 stands as one of the best events in company history after Cody Rhodes finished the story, ending Roman Reigns epic WWE championship run in the main event Sunday night. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE WrestleMania 40 results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" look at Cody's monumental win over Roman, WWE and Paul Levesque landing the plane on the greatest storyline in professional wrestling history, Reigns' legacy and what lies ahead for Rhodes. The guys also discuss Drew McIntyre beating Seth Rollins, CM Punk aiding Damian Priest in a Money in the Bank cash-in, Bayley toppling IYO SKY, LA Knight getting his WrestleMania moment over AJ Styles, Logan Paul continuing to impress against Kevin Owens and Randy Orton, the return of Stephanie McMahon, a banner night for Samantha Irvin, a new era in WWE and much more. Stick with us for continued coverage of WrestleMania 40. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 7, 2024
WWE WrestleMania 40 began with a bang as an epic main event featuring The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Saturday set the stage for Sunday. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE WrestleMania 40 results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" look at how did The Rock performed in his return, whether Bloodline Rules now in place, and what it means for Cody finishing his story. Did Becky Lynch end Rhea Ripley's title run? Was Sami Zayn up to the challenge against GUNTHER's record reign? Did the tag team titles finally get split with R-Truth getting his WrestleMania moment? The guys discuss all of that plus Bianca Belair, Naomi and Jade Cargill standing tall, family battles between Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio and Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso, Jason Kelce surprising, Paul Levesque making waves and more. Stick with us all weekend for full coverage of WrestleMania 40. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 6, 2024
WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend kicked off with a bang as NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 emerged as one of the brand's best shows in ages. Shortly after the event, host Adam Silverstein took the mic to break down NXT Stand & Deliver results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" looks at why Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes underdelivered, whether Roxanne Perez reclaimed her title over Lyra Valkyria, how Tony D'Angelo matched up with Ilja Dragunov, why Oba Femi vs. DIJAK vs. Josh Briggs brought the best big-man match in ages, and whether the continued star-making moments from the Wolf Dogs could keep Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin together long-term. Plus, Giulia appears next to William Regal, a new championship is on the way, and much more. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 40. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 4, 2024
WWE WrestleMania 40 is fast approaching with headlines surrounding the company not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into a trio of news-making media moments that have made the Road to WrestleMania even hotter. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" start by breaking down CM Punk's interview on "The MMA Hour" [7:55] where he offered clarity on his return to WWE before eviscerating AEW. The guys then discuss revelations made by Cody Rhodes on the same show [53:10], including how he felt after WrestleMania 39 and through the last year, plus why he re-signed with WWE. Adam and Chris wrap by reviewing the Roman Reigns edition of "Biography: WWE Legends" [1:03:10] before pontificating about Reigns' future, legacy and place in WWE history. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 40. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 3, 2024
Standing as prelude to WWE WrestleMania 40, NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 emanates from Philadelphia as the tentpole event for WWE's the developmental brand. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Stand & Deliver ultimate preview [19:00] predicting and breaking down every match on the card. Will Trick Williams get revenge on Carmelo Hayes? Is it time for Roxanne Perez to reclaim her throne from Lyra Valkyria? How sure is Ilja Dragunov beating Tony D'Angelo? Are the Wolf Dogs set to retain, or will Bron Breakker's SmackDown call up get in the way? Will Oba Femi be toppled by DIJAK or Josh Briggs? "The Silver King" answers all of that and more while also breaking down the week in NXT [6:15], including Nathan Frazer & Axiom's surprise win, Sol Luca's development and much more. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 40. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 2, 2024
WWE WrestleMania 40 has arrived as 2024's Road to WrestleMania nears its conclusion in Philadelphia. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE WrestleMania 40 ultimate preview [1:12:50] predicting and breaking down every match across the two-night card. Will Cody Rhodes topple Roman Reigns, one year later? What role will The Rock play in the main event, and will "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and/or John Cena join him? Is Drew McIntyre sure to beat Seth Rollins? Will Becky Lynch and Bayley walk out as champions over Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY? Are GUNTHER and Logan Paul set to retain their titles? And what does it all mean for the next year in WWE? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [22:20] discussing the final storyline build for The Bloodline and cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [50:20], including Jade Cargill siding with Bianca Belair and Naomi against Damage CTRL, and confusion with Rey Mysterio, LWO, Legado del Fantasma and Judgment Day. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 40. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 28, 2024
The penultimate episode of WWE's NXT preceding NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 fixed a lot of issues with the building of the card, while AEW Dynamite stood as the brand's only show of the week amid preemptions. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [5:30] where the Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes edition of Prime Target heated up the feud, Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria amped up their rivalry, DIJAK and Josh Briggs became No. 1 contenders and Ridge Holland stepped away from the ring. "The Silver King" then breaks down AEW [25:45] as Swerve Strickland cleared the path to Samoa Joe, Mercedes Mone again spent her time on TV only talking, Will Ospreay got his third win and some strange booking delivered Dynamite's lowest rating in years despite AEW's recent major signings. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 26, 2024
WWE delivered a near-perfect week of TV, igniting the build WrestleMania 40 with an all-time episode of Monday Night Raw featuring The Rock, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss WWE's drastic changes under Paul Levesque [6:15] before moving into The Main Event [19:30] where they dissect Cody's lacking face-to-face with Roman Reigns, The Rock destroying Rhodes in a surprise attack and the chaotic, exhilarating, shoot-style world heavyweight title segment -- along with what these developments mean for WrestleMania. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:24:00] where they break down Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch heating up, Bianca Belair's realistic turn with Damage CTRL laying out Bayley and Naomi, Dominik Mysteiro costing Rey Mysterio, LA Knight attacking AJ Styles at his home, problems with GUNTHER vs. Sami Zayn and the forthcoming debut of Jade Cargill. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 26, 2024
Becky Lynch, WWE superstar and author of "Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average, Average Girl," joins host Adam Silverstein ahead of WWE WrestleMania 40 to discuss her new memoir, challenges presented by former WWE creative, gains made in that area under Paul Levesque, revelations about her relationships with Finn Balor and Charlotte Flair, her WWE status amid a soon-to-be expiring contract, making the most of her NXT championship run and why she does not watch back her own matches. Co-host Chris Vannini then joins "The Silver King" to share takeaways from the Becky conversation, including a look at what her wrestling future might hold, more revelations from her book and how recent developments might affect her WrestleMania match with Rhea Ripley. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast, and buy "Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average, Average Girl" wherever books or audiobooks are sold.
Mar 21, 2024
It has been a bumpy road to NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 with the card lacking firepower, while AEW may be taking too hard a lean toward its top competitor, WWE. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands starting with NXT [4:10] where Roxanne Perez continues to stand out in her heel transition, Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes needs to find some juice and Oba Femi may deal with a double dose of meat in DIJAK and Josh Briggs. "The Silver King" next tackles AEW [24:50] -- starting with an overview of the company's recent WWE-style production changes and overall booking philosophy -- before discussing Mercedes Mone's second appearance, Adam Copeland vs. Christian Cage in an "I Quit" match, a strong women's street fight, convoluted booking of Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland, Darby Allin legitimately breaking his foot, Kazuchika Okada winning gold and Bryan Danielson vs. Katsuyori Shibata with Will Ospreay waiting. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 19, 2024
WWE WrestleMania 40 is heating up with Cody Rhodes clapping back at The Rock after the return of the Rock Concert. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [24:55] analyzing Rock's immense mic work and Hollywood Rock presentation, Cody eviscerating Rock before finally turning his attention to Roman Reigns and the build for Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:13:00], including Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre igniting, Rhea Ripley staring down Becky Lynch after a banger with Nia Jax, Logan Paul facing Randy Orton and Kevin Owens, LA Knight challenging AJ Styles, Chad Gable's lack of belief in Sami Zayn as GUNTHER awaits, qualifiers for the tag team ladder match and much more. The guys also analyze the all-time WrestleMania card [2:07:55] still being built and the latest WWE news [6:23] on SummerSlam, Bray Wyatt and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 14, 2024
Mercedes Mone finally made her debut at AEW Big Business, but will she actually do big business for AEW? Host Adam Silverstein dives into a newsworthy week beginning with NXT [3:05] where Trick Williams challenged Carmelo Hayes for NXT Stand & Deliver and made out with Lash Legend in a star-building segment, Roxanne Perez built upon her heel turn, and CM Punk spent some more time at the WWE Performance Center. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW [24:24] where Mercedes made her presence known, Will Ospreay flashed his long-term potential, Kazuchika Okada challenged Eddie Kingston, Samoa Joe easily dispatched of Wardlow, and Darby Allin got written off against Jay White. Adam also takes a closer look at ratings for both shows. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 12, 2024
WWE WrestleMania 40 is less than a month away, and business is picking up leading into the biggest show of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [33:33] as they dissect the latest involving The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. The guys cover Rock's epic promos, Rollins regaining momentum, Reigns losing his aura, Rhodes resetting his "story," Drew McIntyre getting called out, and CM Punk returning soon. Next, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:18:35], including depth being added to Bayley vs. Damage CTRL, Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch needing focus, Sami Zayn besting Chad Gable in a gauntlet to face GUNTHER, Logan Paul likely fighting Randy Orton and Kevin Owens, Jey Uso finally challenging Jimmy Uso and much more. Plus, WWE news [4:55] on a big week for John Cena and Muhammad Ali joining the WWE Hall of Fame, along with The Last Word [2:18:20] on the Oscars. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 7, 2024
AEW Revolution 2024 picked up momentum that carried into the debut of Kazuchika Okada, while NXT Roadblock offered plenty of development for NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 on WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest starting with AEW [2:50] where Okada unexpectedly turned heel and joined The Elite, Will Ospreay put on a second banger in four days, Swerve Strickland remained focused on the AEW title and the debut of Mercedes Mone at AEW Big Business was teased. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down NXT Roadblock [35:55] with Trick Williams returning to attack Carmelo Hayes, Tony D'Angelo qualifying to face Ilja Dragunov, the Wolf Dogs and Kabuki Warriors defending their titles, and William Regal making his first TV appearance in years. Adam also talks AEW's new graphics, Sammy Guevara's suspension, WWE not using main roster WWE superstars for Stand & Deliver and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 5, 2024
The Road to WWE WrestleMania 40 ignited as The Rock delivered two epic promos in one day and WWE caught fire on SmackDown. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break it down in The Main Event [19:40] with The Rock closing plot holes, going after Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, and laying the groundwork for future tension with Roman Reigns, who was immense in his own right. The guys also touch on Cody and Rollins' responses, plus Drew McIntyre's all-time hater run. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and the Ugly [1:21:15] from the week, including Rey Mysterio's hype return, Dakota Kai turning on Bayley, the Sami Zayn vs. Chad Gable decision, Judgment Day rebuilding, plans for Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch possibly involving Liv Morgan, and Andrade's return match. Plus, The Last Word [2:12:05] on GUNTHER's chops, Paul Heyman getting inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 4, 2024
With 2024 AEW Revolution in the books and Sting officially retired, the landscape of the company has changed. Shortly after AEW's first major show of the year, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down AEW Revolution results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into Sting's crazy final match alongside Darby Allin against The Young Bucks, Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page for the AEW championship, Will Ospreay and Konosuke Takeshita putting on a match of the year contender, Eddie Kingston earning Bryan Danielson's respect and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 29, 2024
AEW Revolution 2024 stands as the company's first major pay-per-view of the year with Sting's retirement match front and center. Host Adam Silverstein presents our signature AEW Revolution ultimate preview [38:00] breaking down the card with predictions. Will Sting end his AEW career undefeated or lose alongside Darby Allin to the Young Bucks? Is there a chance Swerve Strickland or Hangman Page unseats Samoa Joe? What will Will Ospreay do in his first match as a full-timer? "The Silver King" will cover all of it after looking at the rest of the week in AEW [28:35] and diving into a newsworthy stretch in NXT [3:00], including the surprise return of Shawn Spears, Tony D'Angelo stepping into the main event against Carmelo Hayes at NXT Roadblock, the Kabuki Warriors defending the women's tag team titles and the Good Brothers beginning their run. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 27, 2024
The WWE WrestleMania 40 card is quickly taking shape with WWE as hot as ever building to its biggest show of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the latest across WWE starting with The Main Event [36:05] where Cody Rhodes challenging The Rock (in addition to Roman Reigns) led to a bad-ass declaration at the end of Raw, and Drew McIntyre confronted Seth Rollins with the reality of fighting a war on two fronts. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:12:35], including Liv Morgan potentially joining Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch, Sami Zayn and Chad Gable standing as top challengers for GUNTHER's intercontinental title and much more. Plus, the guys take a second look at Elimination Chamber [4:25], explore the growing WrestleMania XL card [1:57:25] and share The Last Word [2:08:15] on wrestlers who would thrive in 2024. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 24, 2024
With 2024 WWE Elimination Chamber now in the books, the Road to WrestleMania 40 has kicked into high gear. Shortly after one of the biggest shows of the year, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down WWE Elimination Chamber results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into Rhea Ripley's electric return to Australia vs. Nia Jax, whether Becky Lynch and Drew McIntyre emerged from the Elimination Chamber matches as expected, what Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins had to say about The Rock and Roman Reigns while guesting on The Grayson Waller Effect, Tiffany Stratton being over in Perth, Randy Orton's selling, a surprise attack, plus what came out of Judgment Day vs. Tyler Bate & Pete Dunne and Kabuki Warriors vs. Indi Hartwell & Candice LeRae. The guys also look ahead to WrestleMania XL. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 22, 2024
NXT has started building for its Roadblock special with Stand & Deliver in the distance, while AEW spent the week gearing up for Revolution and Sting's retirement match. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands, starting with NXT [3:23] where Carmelo Hayes challenged Ilja Dragunov, the Good Brothers debuted as challengers for the Wolf Dogs (Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin), Shotzi tore her ACL, and both Roxanne Perez and Lash Legend impressed. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in AEW [23:43], including Sting cutting one of the best promos of his career with Ric Flair adding an intriguing element to his storyline, Wardlow standing out on the mic, the Toni Storm vs. Deonna Purrazzo build frustrating, Jeff Hardy getting injured, and a front-office hire clearly made on behalf of Mercedes Mone. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 20, 2024
WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 is the last major hurdle before the Road to WrestleMania 40 kicks into high gear with WWE creating major headlines led by The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [31:15], a deep dive into The Rock completing his heel turn, Cody vs. Drew McIntyre and what it all means for WrestleMania. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then offer our signature WWE Elimination Chamber ultimate preview [1:56:10] breaking down the card with predictions. Are McIntyre and Becky Lynch obvious winners? How bright will Rhea Ripley's star shine in Perth, Australia? In between, the guys cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:05:50], including Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso along with plans for GUNTHER, Sami Zayn, Chad Gable, Jade Cargill, Bron Breakker, R-Truth and others. Plus, how UFC and TKO fit with WWE, and The Last Word [2:26:25] returns to the Attitude Era. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 16, 2024
WWE's Road to WrestleMania 40 has picked up immense steam over the last month, and Getting Over has been in the unique position to be live on site at WWE's biggest events to start 2024. Host Adam Silverstein takes you through a special interview episode featuring conversations held with WWE superstars at the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania XL Kickoff event over the last few weeks. In order, "The Silver King" and show correspondent Jaime speak with Seth Rollins, the Creed Brothers, Chad Gable, Otis, GUNTHER, Bronson Reed and Jade Cargill. Don't miss this special edition of the show! Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 15, 2024
The build to AEW Revolution 2024 has heated up with matches added to the pay-per-view card, while NXT keeps its foot on the gas pedal with Stand & Deliver off in the distance. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands, starting with NXT [4:00] where the Wolf Dogs -- Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin -- won tag team gold continuing their rise in prominence, Roxanne Perez showed a grittier side, Jaida Parker displayed significant potential, Oba Femi stood tall and Shotzi suffered a significant injury during a taping. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in AEW [24:10], including Samoa Joe laying down the law with Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page, Will Ospreay getting booked, Darby Allin's interesting follow to the Young Bucks attacking Sting, continued TV bloodletting, Jeff Hardy getting knocked out, and what's ahead for Adam Copeland, Toni Storm, Orange Cassidy and others. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 13, 2024
WWE is full steam ahead to WrestleMania 40 remaining focused on The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins and Paul Levesque despite Elimination Chamber coming up first. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deeper dive into WrestleMania XL Kickoff fallout [18:45], including the dynamic between The Rock and Reigns, Rollins redeeming himself, Cody holding a key to the story, and why this could stretch another year or two. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next tackle The Main Event [48:40] focused on Triple H calling out The Rock and Rollins getting Rhodes' back in a dynamite segment. The guys then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:16:30], including Dakota Kai aligning with Bayley, Becky Lynch standing up to Rhea Ripley, Elimination Chamber qualifiers involving Drew McIntyre and Bianca Belair, Sami Zayn's path forward, Jey Uso fighting GUNTHER and a lack of Australians on the Perth card. Adam and Chris also cover the news of the week and deliver The Last Word [2:12:50]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 9, 2024
The road to WWE WrestleMania 40 went full-throttle with a WrestleMania Kickoff event in Las Vegas that delivered major headlines. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into it all, instant reaction-style, including Cody Rhodes choosing Roman Reigns, The Rock smacking Cody and going face-to-face with Paul Levesque, Seth Rollins' role in the feud and what it all means for creative plans at WWE's biggest show of the year. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also discuss whether WWE has created a new version of kayfabe, how much of this storyline was originally planned, Becky Lynch confronting Rhea Ripley and what the WrestleMania XL card will look like by April. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 8, 2024
AEW gave the clearest indication yet that it has singed Mercedes Mone, while NXT Stand & Deliver came into clearer focus with the brand's first show coming out of Vengeance Day. Host Adam Silverstein dives into everything starting with NXT [6:30] where Carmelo Hayes took his game to another level completing his heel turn on Trick Williams & Ilja Dragunov. "The Silver King" leads coverage of AEW [26:50] with a closer look at the signing of the former Sasha Banks and announcement of AEW Big Business as well as the anticipated Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland match ending in a draw. Plus, Sting & Darby Allin win the AEW tag team titles, Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin shine as the Wolf Dogs, Kazuchika Okada's future, CMLL in AEW and what's next for Roxanne Perez. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 6, 2024
WWE WrestleMania 40 is suddenly shrouded in controversy with The Rock potentially pushing Cody Rhodes out of his main event match with Roman Reigns. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini hold a second in-depth discussion in The Main Event [28:10] about The Rock shoving Cody aside, swift backlash towards WWE, an intriguing episode of Monday Night Raw involving Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre, plus how plans may continue changing on the Road to WrestleMania. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down Royal Rumble fallout in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:34:30], including Bayley challenging IYO SKY, Becky Lynch kick-starting the Elimination Chamber build, CM Punk remaining on TV, Sami Zayn being featured, Naomi and Tiffany Stratton signing with SmackDown, and what's next for Rhea Ripley, GUNTHER and the tag team titles. Plus, Super Bowl LVIII takes the spotlight in The Last Word [2:24:55]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 5, 2024
NXT Vengeance Day 2024 delivered as the brand's first premium live event of the year, setting the stage for NXT Stand & Deliver on WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down NXT Vengeance Day results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" discusses Carmelo Hayes turning on Trick Williams after a banger with Ilja Dragunov, the need for Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin to stay together as the Wolf Dogs, Lola Vice cashing in to make Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez a triple threat, Oba Femi impressing against Dragon Lee, DIJAK and Joe Gacy showing out together, plus more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 3, 2024
WWE fans were thrown a curveball Friday night with the Road to WrestleMania 40 shaken up as Roman Reigns vs. The Rock is now set for WWE's premier show with Cody Rhodes' future is suddenly up in the air. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini attack the shocking development instant reaction-style with a a lengthy discussion about the surprise creative decision. Was Reigns vs. The Rock always the WrestleMania plan or a pivot due to the absences of CM Punk and Brock Lesnar? What does Cody do now having won the Royal Rumble in back-to-back years? Were Seth Rollins and the world heavyweight championship diminished with this booking? Is there hope that Cody will still fight Roman before, during or soon after WrestleMania? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down the booking from every angle but leave enough on the plate to discuss further next week. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 1, 2024
NXT Vengeance Day 2024 stands as the brand's first premium live event of the year with NXT Stand & Deliver ahead on WWE Wrestlemania 40 weekend. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Vengeance Day ultimate preview [39:50] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Trick Williams double up and beat Ilja Dragunov, or will the Carmelo Hayes relationship finally disintegrate? Is Roxanne Perez set to regain the title from Lyra Valkyria? Plus, Bron Breakker, DIJAK, Oba Femi, Chase U and more. "The Silver King" opens by breaking down the week in AEW [4:15] with Revolution still a month away, including Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page set to battle a third time, the return of the AEW Rankings, CMLL getting a run and what to expect last Sting goes after the tag team titles alongside Darby Allin. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 30, 2024
Just as WWE's Road to WrestleMania 40 officially got underway, a major speed bump appeared: CM Punk tearing his triceps. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Royal Rumble 2024 [8:30] and a discussion about commentary changes, including the return of Pat McAfee [46:40], before moving into The Main Event [1:08:20] where they cover the details of Punk's injury, Drew McIntyre appearing to be the beneficiary amid his hot run, and whether Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch will now conclude WrestleMania Night 1. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from Raw and SmackDown [1:34:20], including Seth Rollins confronting Cody Rhodes and elevating the world heavyweight title, Bayley standing tall with Damage CTRL, Judgment Day beginning to escape the R-Truth vortex, and notable moments for DIY, Andrade, Nia Jax, Elektra Lopez, Final Testament, Trick Williams and others. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 28, 2024
The Road to WrestleMania 40 is officially underway with the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble in the books. Shortly after one of WWE's biggest shows of the year concluded, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down Royal Rumble results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the all of the debuts, returns and surprises in the Royal Rumble matches before taking a critical look at Roman Reigns' championship defense in a Fatal 4-Way with Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles and offering praise to the booking of Logan Paul vs. Kevin Owens. Did Naomi and Andrade El Idolo return? Was it finally time for Jade Cargill to make her debut? Were Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Bayley and/or Becky Lynch come through as Royal Rumble favorites? The guys discuss all of that and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 27, 2024
Vince McMahon has resigned from WWE for the second time in less than two years leaving TKO as executive chairman following significant sexual misconduct allegations. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convene to once again share their instant reaction to one of the most monumental days in professional history. The guys discuss the circumstances of McMahon's second exit from WWE and why, this time, it will be permanent [3:15]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also provide you with a special go-home show for the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble [17:15], including analysis of what happened on the final SmackDown before WWE's first premium live event of the year, updated predictions and much more involving Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, LA Knight, AJ Styles, Logan Paul, Kevin Owens, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Becky Lynch, Bayley, Damage CTRL, Bianca Belair, GUNTHER, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, R-Truth and others. Don't miss this instant reaction episode. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 25, 2024
NXT Vengeance Day 2024 has almost popped up out of nowhere for WWE, while AEW took somewhat of a week off during its extended road to Sting's retirement at Revolution. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [3:40], including Baron Corbin & Bron Breakker showing out as a team, tension building with Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams, William Regal making a surprise return and Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez getting heated. "The Silver King" then digs into AEW [20:45] covering the return of the rankings system, Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland remaining the focus of Dynamite, Jeff Hardy wrestling feature matches, Adam Copeland vs. Minoru Suzuki, random match bookings and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 23, 2024
WWE Royal Rumble 2024 kicks off the Road to WrestleMania 40 with signature matches and Roman Reigns' return, but WWE also made headlines with Raw moving to Netflix in 2025 and The Rock joining the TKO board of directors. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with our signature WWE Royal Rumble ultimate preview [1:42:05] breaking down the card with predictions. Are Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Becky Lynch and Bayley the right favorites? Will Reigns have a clean retention against Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles? Who will surprise in the Royal Rumble matches? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by breaking down the Netflix deal and Dwayne Johnson's role [3:30] before moving into The Main Event [51:15] where Seth Rollins' untimely knee injury and the Cody-CM Punk face-to-face led the week. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:08:15] then tackles Judgment Day's antics, plans for Drew McIntyre, the return of Pete Dunne and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 18, 2024
AEW has started early with its build to Revolution, while NXT is making headway with Vengeance Day coming up. Host Adam Silverstein dives into all of that and more across an extended episode. "The Silver King" opens with NXT [2:30] covering Cora Jade's injury, Oba Femi's first appearance as champion, Roxanne Perez becoming No. 1 contender and a hot start to the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic with Trick Williams & Carmelo Hayes plus LWO. Next is a dive into AEW [21:15] with Samoa Joe demolishing Hook, the Young Bucks hating on "superstars" and separate title matches featuring Dustin Rhodes and Chris Jericho both overdelivering. NJPW Battle in the Valley and TNA Wrestling Hard to Kill [51:25] also made headlines over the weekend with debuts for Nic Nemeth and Mustafa Ali alongside bangers in Kazuchika Okada vs. Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley vs. Shingo Takagi. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 16, 2024
WWE Royal Rumble 2024 is on the horizon, but Roman Reigns' showdown with The Rock remains atop the minds of fans. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into everything involving Reigns in The Main Event [23:10], including what to expect from the Fatal 4-Way and how WWE can successfully book The Rock and Cody Rhodes as opponents through WrestleMania season. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:45], including Drew McIntyre staying hot, Seth Rollins defending against Jinder Mahal, Becky Lynch confronting Rhea Ripley, Damage CTRL again costing Bayley, DIY getting over, Judgment Day entertaining with R-Truth, GUNTHER returning and much more The guys also break down top WWE headlines [7:50], look ahead to the Royal Rumble [2:02:55] and tackle The Last Word [2:10:10] where they discuss "The Iron Claw" along with notable wrestling movies and TV shows. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 11, 2024
Returns and title changes offered surprising moments across AEW and NXT this week as host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into the latest Twitter firestorm created by Tony Khan. The show kicks off with a break down of NXT [3:05], including the opening of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams tagging together, a hot start to the Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin partnership and Oba Femi's shocking North American championship win. "The Silver King" then looks at AEW's owner throwing shade at Jinder Mahal [21:25] and such an action it's indicative of a major problem within the company. Adam then wraps with a look at the week in AEW [38:35], including Hook, Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page all stepping to new champion Samoa Joe, the Young Bucks returning to confront Sting & Darby Allin and another mediocre moment for Undisputed Kingdom. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 9, 2024
The road to WWE Royal Rumble 2024 is heating up with Roman Reigns regaining much-needed momentum and CM Punk confronting Drew McIntyre. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the week across WWE with insight on The Rock's return and a media rights deal for Monday Night Raw [4:40]. Reigns' return to form headlines The Main Event [23:10] as Randy Orton, LA Knight, AJ Styles and Paul Heyman shine with a Fatal 4-Way match set for the Royal Rumble -- this as CM Punk and McIntyre get contentious with Seth Rollins waiting. Next, "The Silver King" tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [40:30], including the end of Cody Rhodes vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Rhea Ripley stepping to Nia Jax, R-Truth's memorable Judgment Day segment, women showing out in title matches and the debuts of Tyler Bate plus a Karrion Kross-led faction featuring the Authors of Pain. The show wraps with The Last Word [1:13:35] on WrestleMania 40 plans and William Regal. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 8, 2024
The 2023 Getting Over Awards stand as professional wrestling's meatiest awards show as host Adam Silverstein, co-host Chris Vannini and our listeners, the Getting Over-heads, honor the best of the best (and worst of the worst) from the last calendar year. The Meatys are awarded to the best wrestlers, matches, storylines, feuds, moments and events that dominated the squared circle in 2023. End the year the right way as "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover professional wrestling's highlights across the last 12 months. The guys discuss the implosion of The Bloodline, Roman Reigns' disappearing act, Vince McMahon returning to merge WWE with TKO, CM Punk being fired by AEW and hired by WWE, AEW All In setting records, remarkable years by Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley, the best (and worst) in-ring action of the year and much more. The fourth annual Getting Over Awards are a can't-miss show as The Meatys wrap up 2023 with a bang. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 4, 2024
The new year kicked off with a bang for NXT, AEW, New Japan and even All Japan as Getting Over dives into some major developments across each promotion. Host Adam Silverstein opens by catching up on ROH Final Battle and Charlie Dempsey's match in AJPW [3:25]. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in NXT [7:05], including Oba Femi winning the NXT Breakout Tournament, Ilja Dragunov being sidelined by injury and Kevin Owens factoring into a Trick Williams vs. Grayson Waller match with Carmelo Hayes distracting. Next, Adam looks at the fallout from AEW Worlds End [28:15], including Adam Cole explaining his actions and starting Undisputed Kingdom, Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page brawling, plus the debut of Deonna Purrazzo. The show wraps with NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 results and grades [44:35], including big moments for Tetsuya Naito, Kazuchika Okada vs. Bryan Daneilzon, Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, Tama Tonga and Hiroshi Tanahashi. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 2, 2024
WWE kicked off 2024 with a bang as the WWE Day 1 edition of Monday Night Raw featured The Rock making a shocking return calling out Roman Reigns for a future match. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the year tackling major news [8:20] about Kevin Dunn's exit, CM Punk's plans and the futures of Andrade El Idolo and Mercedes Mone. The guys then dive into The Main Event [38:20] digging deep on what The Rock's booking means for Cody Rhodes finishing the story at WrestleMania 40 before wading into another Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre banger that disappointingly did not result in the world heavyweight championship changing hands. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:26:40], including Nia Jax beating Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley making Ivy Nile look, what's ahead for Shinsuke Nakamura and R-Truth clowning with Judgment Day. Plus, The Last Word [1:48:40] tackles mascots in wrestling. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 31, 2023
The Devil was revealed as AEW Worlds End concluded 2023 with a bit of a whimper despite two notable title changes on the show. Shortly after the pay-per-view ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened to break down AEW Worlds End results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss Samoa Joe defeating MJF for the AEW title, Adam Cole being revealed as The Devil, Adam Copeland winning and quickly losing the TNT title, Eddie Kingston besting Jon Moxley for the Continental Crown, controversies surrounding Andrade El Idolo and Chris Jericho, plus an overall show that failed to live up to high expectations set by AEW PPVs over the years. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 28, 2023
AEW Worlds End 2023 will stand as the final pay-per-view of the year with MJF vs. Samoa Joe and a potential reveal of the Devil headlining. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW Worlds End ultimate preview [54:30] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will MJF retain overcome the adversity? Is Eddie Kingston a shoe-in over Jon Moxley? Are Christian Cage and Adam Copeland primed to deliver? "The Silver King" opens by breaking down NXT's go-home booking for New Year's Evil [4:25] with Ilja Dragunov vs. Trick Williams featured and NXT Underground completely delivering with Eddy Thorpe vs. DIJAK. Next is a look at the week in AEW [30:55], including a complete look at the Continental Classic, its final matches and why it largely stands as a success despite some creative hiccups. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 27, 2023
Perhaps the wildest 12-month period in professional wrestling history nears its conclusion as Getting Over presents a special Year in Review episode recapping the biggest headlines of 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break 2023 down on a near-daily basis, beginning with Vince McMahon's shockingly coming out of retirement to lead a WWE merger and ending with CM Punk returning to WWE after being fired from AEW months earlier. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take deep dives on WWE WrestleMania 39; AEW All In; the twists and turns of The Bloodline saga with Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn and Jey Uso; MJF's babyface turn alongside Adam Cole; the deaths of Bray Wyatt, Terry Funk and Jay Briscoe; plus everything else in between. A must-listen before the calendar turns to 2024! Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 23, 2023
WWE has concluded its original programming for 2023 with WWE Royal Rumble 2024 firmly in its sights. But first, special editions of Monday Night Raw (WWE Day 1) and SmackDown (WWE New Year's Revolution) are ahead. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini bring you a jam-packed episode starting with a look at the futures of Charlotte Flair, Bayley, Becky Lynch ... and possibly Sasha Banks before rolling into The Main Event [19:05] where Roman Reigns' forthcoming feud has crystalized with Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles contending. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [34:20], including Michin pinning IYO SKY, Kevin Owens and Santos Escobar advancing and Authors of Pain returning alongside Karrion Kross. The guys then offer a WWE Day 1 preview [1:05:15], including a debate on whether Drew McIntyre should defeat Seth Rollins for the world heavyweight championship, before wrapping up with The Last Word [1:25:45] on the women's tag team titles. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 21, 2023
AEW Worlds End is quickly approaching with NXT focused on creating fresh storylines ahead of New Year's Evil. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands starting with a look at NXT [5:30] where an Ilja Dragunov vs. Ridge Holland match finish created controversy, Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes remained at odds, Dragon Lee held an open challenge and both Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade were set up with new feuds. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down the week in AEW [30:00] starting with a take on Tony Khan believing AEW is "under constant attack" before moving onto frustrations over the Devil storyline, high praise for a Continental Classic that continues to deliver top-tier matches and questions about what's ahead for MJF, Swerve Strickland, Toni Storm and others. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 19, 2023
WWE delivered with Roman Reigns' return on SmackDown and the final Raw of 2023 while remaining full-speed ahead to WWE Day 1 and WWE Royal Rumble 2024. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into headlines [5:30] on Charlotte Flair's injury, Liv Morgan's arrest and Rey Mysterio and Dominik re-signing with WWE. Then in The Main Event [30:05], they dissect Reigns' appearance falling flat and what's ahead for Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next attack The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:20], including Drew McIntyre crushing a promo on Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax heating up, Judgment Day staying comedic, GUNTHER vs. The Miz thrilling, Bayley and Damage CTRL getting presented perfectly, Kayden Carter & Katana Chance winning titles, Carmelo Hayes debuting and more. Plus, The Last Word [2:06:05] looks at what's ahead for Jade Cargill. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 14, 2023
NXT is putting the finishing touches on its 2023, while AEW remains full steam ahead to the final pay-per-view of the year. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands beginning with a second look at NXT Deadline [4:50] and breakdown of this week's NXT [14:45], including Trick Williams continuing his breakout alongside Carmelo Hayes, Cora Jade picking up a massive win in her return and Tiffany Stratton continuing a feud with Fallon Henley that may last quite a while. "The Silver King" next covers the week in AEW [33:30], including the continued success of the Continental Classic with Swerve Strickland and Andrade El Idolo in the spotlight, Bryan Danielson's selling his orbital injury, Samoa Joe confronting Hangman Page and a horrendous in-ring segment involving Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 12, 2023
Business picked up for WWE this week as Royal Rumble and WrestleMania plans began to crystallize. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [7:10] where they dive into CM Punk striking the perfect tone on SmackDown with a long-awaited promo before being confronted by a heated Seth Rollins on Raw to kick off an exciting feud. The guys discuss Punk's return to form on the mic, Rollins' strong work and how WWE is separating itself with this storyline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [46:35] where they break down Randy Orton teaming with LA Knight, Drew McIntyre's continued rise, Shinsuke Nakamura working perfectly with Cody Rhodes, Charlotte Flair's potential injury, Becky Lynch going after Nia Jax, plans for Judgment Day, Monday night meat and some creative frustrations. Plus, The Last Word [1:35:00] tackles interviewing wrestlers -- then and now. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 10, 2023
NXT Deadline 2023 delivered as WWE's final premium live event of the year with a surprise appearance by CM Punk setting the stage for a home-run show. Shortly after ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down NXT Deadline results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" discusses CM Punk's appearance with Shawn Michaels, Trick Williams' major moment, the booking of the Iron Survivor Challenge matches, Ilja Dragunov's NXT title defense against Baron Corbin, Dragon Lee beating Dominik Mysterio for the North American title, whether matches with Carmelo Hayes and Roxanne Perez belonged on the show, plus more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 7, 2023
NXT Deadline 2023 stands as WWE's final premium live event of the year, and the go-home delivered plenty of excitement. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Deadline ultimate preview [42:30] breaking down the card with predictions. Will Ilja Dragunov walk out as champion? Who will outlast the Iron Survivor Challenges? Is a title change in store in Dominik Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee with Wes Lee now on the shelf? "The Silver King" will break down all of that along with the rest of NXT [34:00] after a dissection of the week in AEW [3:00], including the booking of Christian Cage vs. Adam Copeland, MJF confronting Hangman Page then being attacked with no follow up, the continued success of the Continental Classic, Bryan Danielson's return to the ring and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 5, 2023
The returns of CM Punk and Randy Orton continue making waves in WWE as their paths and early Royal Rumble plans come into focus. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Undertaker's opinion of CM Punk's return before diving into The Main Event [18:10] where they cover Drew McIntyre's heel turn and future, Seth Rollins' long title reign, CM Punk's next appearances and how it all ties together with Sami Zayn. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:30], including Randy Orton going after Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair still being involved with Damage CTRL and IYO SKY, Cody Rhodes confronting Shinsuke Nakamura, a growing Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax feud, Logan Paul's return to TV, the ascension of the Creed Brothers and DIY, limited Judgment Day focus and more. Plus, The Last Word [1:40:20] tackles billionaire ideas and Big E's potential return. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 1, 2023
NXT continued to build for Deadline with its penultimate show, while AEW looked ahead to Worlds End with MJF and the Devil remaining the pivotal storyline. Host Adam Silverstein dives into everything that happened across both brands, starting with NXT [3:45] where Wes Lee, Johnny Gargano and others stood out in the TV match of the week as the Iron Survivor Challenge matches added competitors and we got the latest in the Carmelo Hayes - Trick Williams storyline. "The Silver King" next breaks down AEW [15:45] as MJF cut a strange promo about Samoa Joe only to be called out by the devil, Swerve Strickland starred as part of the Continental Classic, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage picked up their aggression, and the women's booking remained atrocious. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 28, 2023
CM Punk's return to WWE continued the wildest period in professional wrestling history with fans and critics alike shocked by the move and curious about what's next. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into CM Punk's WWE return from all angles in The Main Event [28:15] as they focus on how it transpired, the risk factor and how WWE differs from AEW, the hypocrisy aspect, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre creating post-show controversy, and what happened on Monday Night Raw involving all three men. The guys open with a second look into WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 [6:15] and break down the rest of Raw and SmackDown in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:32:55], including Randy Orton's return, Cody Rhodes' next feud, Charlotte Flair being real, plans for Becky Lynch and much more. Plus, The Last Word [2:12:45] features "The Silver King" finally reviewing "Wrestlers." Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 26, 2023
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 delivered beyond expectations as WWE set the stage for Royal Rumble and WrestleMania season with the returns of CM Punk and Randy Orton. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Survivor Series: WarGames results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. The guys open by discussing CM Punk's surprise appearance to end the show, what it means for WWE going forward and whether it overshadowed Orton's long-awaited comeback. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also break down why women's WarGames match stole the show over the men, Orton beefing with Jey Uso, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre flipping out, what Triple H had to say, Rhea Ripley and GUNTHER looking strong in title defenses, plus another star-making moment for Santos Escobar. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 24, 2023
Coming out of AEW Full Gear 2023, the final major events of the year have come into focus with builds for AEW Worlds End 2023 and NXT Deadline 2023 ongoing this week. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into a taped episode of NXT [2:30] that failed to deliver the brand's usual creativity as Lyra Valkyria had her first title defense, the Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams storyline continued, no answers were provided in the Chase U scandal and Chad Gable featured. "The Silver King" moves to breaking down AEW [15:25], including a detailed look at the convoluted Continental Classic, Adam Cole pushing MJF into a rematch with Samoa Joe and Nick Wayne infringing on Roxanne Perez's gimmick as part of a strange angle with Christian Cage and Adam Copeland. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 21, 2023
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 saw intensity and anticipation rise with strong go-home moments. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with our signature WWE Survivor Series: WarGames ultimate preview [1:01:10] breaking down the card with predictions. How will Randy Orton co-exist with Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins against Judgment Day & Drew McIntyre? Will Becky Lynch be at odds with Charlotte Flair alongside Bianca Belair & Shotzi against Damage CTRL? Is Bayley set to be pushed out by IYO SKY, Asuka & Kairi Sane? Are GUNTHER and Rhea Ripley shoe-ins to retain in their title matches? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [12:50], including LA Knight still fighting The Bloodline, Santos Escobar's big moment and Raw again heavily featuring women. Plus, the guys tackle The Last Word [1:59:05]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 19, 2023
AEW Full Gear 2023 delivered two title changes and an expected free agent signing plus a controversial show-long storyline. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic to break down AEW Full Gear results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the extended MJF injury storyline, including the return of Adam Cole and a title retention over Jay White, Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland putting on a classic Texas Death Match, Will Ospreay signing, Toni Storm and Julia Hart leaving as champions, and whether matches involving Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho and Sting & Adam Copeland were necessary on the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 16, 2023
AEW Full Gear 2023 stands as the company's penultimate pay-per-view of the year with a major main event and two rematches leading the card. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW Full Gear ultimate preview [39:00] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will MJF retain over Jay White, and who will be revealed as The Devil? Are Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland and Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley headed for trilogies? Is Toni Storm a no-brainer as the next women's champion? "The Silver King" opens breaking down NXT's continued hot streak with the Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes story plus the Chase U controversy leading the charge [3:45] before discussing the week in AEW [23:20], including Bryan Danielson's eventual return, the Continental Classic and Tony Khan's next big free agent signing. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 14, 2023
With just one week left until 2023 WWE Survivor Series: WarGames, intensity increased across SmackDown and Raw with both Judgment Day and Damage CTRL expanding. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] discussing Cody Rhodes' return to prominence, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley stepping up as leaders, JD McDonagh earning his membership, Drew McIntyre turning heel, IYO SKY and Kairi Sane calming Bayley, Asuka turning heel and what to expect as the WarGames rosters get filled out. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:00:45], including Santos Escobar turning on Rey Mysterio, Triple H revitalizing the women's division, LA Knight wading in purgatory, smart midcard booking, DIY floundering and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:52:15] tackles WWE's aesthetics. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 9, 2023
Top storylines carried both NXT and AEW this week. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest from both brands staring with NXT [7:30] where the burgeoning feud between Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams heated up, Xia Li emerged as Lyra Valkyrie's first challenger, Wes Lee is suddenly back to himself, Tiffany Stratton and DIJAK shined, and Akira Tozawa continued to blossom under Alpha Academy. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down five hours of AEW [31:35], including MJF's multiple feuds escalating, the mystery surrounding the Devil mask growing, Samoa Joe vacating the ROH TV title after beating Keith Lee, Hangman Page attacking Swerve Strickland ahead of their rematch, and Mariah May debuting infatuated with Toni Storm. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 7, 2023
WWE quickly transitioned to Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 by igniting the build for the show's signature match. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Crown Jewel [5:00] before discussing whether Roman Reigns' championship run will indeed end at WrestleMania 40. The Main Event [33:50] covers a surprise Seth Rollins vs. Sami Zayn match and the WarGames announcement with Adam Pearce starring, Cody Rhodes appearing late and the Judgment Day feud ending. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:40], including Becky Lynch, Zoey Stark, Rhea Ripley and the Raw women getting to shine; Charlotte Flair being shoehorned into another title storyline and Bianca Belair being stuck with her gimmick. Plus, The Last Word on the Montreal Screwjob [1:27:55] and the guys' instant reaction to NXT moving to The CW [1:36:15]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 5, 2023
WWE Crown Jewel 2023 delivered largely to expectation as WWE set the stage for Survivor Series: WarGames and the end of the year. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down WWE Crown Jewel results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" dives into Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight and Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre standing out, Logan Paul making a splash against Rey Mysterio, John Cena taking a beating, Rhea Ripley being positioned like a megastar, Kairi Sane returning to aid IYO SKY against Bianca Belair, Cody Rhodes battling Damian Priest and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 2, 2023
NXT Halloween Havoc 2023 wrapped up its two weeks with a pair of big-time matches, while AEW pushed a tentpole match onto TV with its build to Full Gear continuing. Host Adam Silverstein dives into everything across both brands starting with NXT [4:00] where Ilja Dragunov vs. Carmelo Hayes III and Creed Brothers vs. Angel Garza & Humberto Carillo led the second night of Halloween Havoc, which also featured the returns of Trick Williams and Wes Lee. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in AEW [25:45], including the implications of the MJF vs. Kenny Omega world title match being booked for Collision, Tony Khan's "important announcement" and his decision to sign Ric Flair to a multi-year contract, the builds to Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley II and Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland II, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 31, 2023
WWE Crown Jewel 2023 got a jolt in the arm with some strong-go-home moments this week. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Crown Jewel ultimate preview [1:04:15] breaking down the matches with predictions. How close will LA Knight get to dethroning Roman Reigns? Will Seth Rollins finally drop the title to Drew McIntyre? How dominant will Rhea Ripley look against four challengers? Is IYO SKY destined to lose to Bianca Belair? Are John Cena and Cody Rhodes no-brainer winners as big babyfaces? Is Logan Paul a shoe-in to beat Rey Mysterio? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [9:15] detailing Judgment Day's story arc before covering The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw [23:15], including Becky Lynch moving on, DIY reforming, the Creed Brothers debuting and much more . Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 26, 2023
NXT Halloween Havoc Night 1 stood out as one of the best special TV episodes of the year, while AEW debuted Ric Flair and focused on The Devil mask across an extended week of shows. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both brands starting with NXT [4:00] where there were two surprise title changes, including Becky Lynch putting over Lyra Valkyria, Carmelo Hayes was under pressure about the Trick Williams attack, Lexis King debuted and the women ran the episode with Roxanne Perez impressing plus Shotzi and Scarlett hosting. "The Silver King" next breaks down AEW [30:40] where the focus remained on MJF fighting a multi-front battle, including the return of The Devil mask, plus Flair showing up as Sting's "special gift" from Tony Khan, Kazuchika Okada and Rob Van Dam wrestling in Philadelphia and Toni Storm getting another title match. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 24, 2023
WWE is simultaneously building for Crown Jewel and Survivor Series, putting the onus on TV to deliver each week. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss how SmackDown has been outshining Raw recently before diving into The Main Event [8:55] where they cover LA Knight starring with Roman Reigns absent, John Cena having an existential crisis, Rhea Ripley becoming the main character, Cody Rhodes taking another "injury," Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest being rebuilt, and Adam Pearce feuding with Nick Aldis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:45] from the week, including Bianca Belair's return after IYO SKY vs. Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch's run as NXT women's champion, Logan Paul being a perfect fit in WWE, Dominik Mysterio's boos and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:50:40] covers guilty pleasure TV. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 19, 2023
With the head-to-head battle now behind both brands, AEW and NXT this week continued building programs for significant upcoming shows. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [6:30] where Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams were suddenly at odds and a strong focus on the women's division led to plenty of developments ahead of the Halloween Havoc specials. Next, "The Silver King" looks at storyline-heavy week in AEW [25:30], including Sting announcing his forthcoming retirement, MJF fighting battles on multiple fronts, Adam Copeland's momentum waining with immensely repetitive segments, and AEW shying away from its controversial angle with Jay White, Juice Robinson and Bullet Club Gold. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 17, 2023
WWE delivered on its season premiere episodes of SmackDown and Raw with Roman Reigns' return standing as the headline. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [9:05] diving into Reigns confronting Cody Rhodes, LA Knight standing up to Roman, Kevin Owens being traded, Sami Zayn thriving on his own, Seth Rollins squaring Drew McIntyre and Judgment Day beating Cody & Jey Uso for the titles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:10:30], including the prominence of Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch, Logan Paul challenging Rey Mysterio, GUNTHER and Bronson Reed slapping meat, Jade Cargill all over TV and Charlotte Flair getting another title match. Plus: Nick Aldis joins WWE, Akira Tozawa entertains and The Last Word [1:47:20] focused on college football. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 12, 2023
In a head-to-head battle that shook professional wrestling, WWE NXT took down AEW Dynamite "Title Tuesday" not only in the ratings but from a critical perspective. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of the ratings from the shows [4:10] before offering his unique on-site perspective about NXT [9:05], which featured major appearances from The Undertaker, John Cena, Cody Rhodes, LA Knight and others along with headline matches Carmelo Hayes vs. Bron Breakker, Ilja Dragunov vs. Dominik Mysterio and Roxanne Perez vs. Asuka. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down AEW Dynamite [35:45], including Adam Copeland's first match, Bryan Danielson vs. Swerve Strickland, Hangman Page vs. Jay White and a controversial segment involving MJF and Juice Robinson. "Vintage" Chris Vannini then joins [59:35] for an in-depth look at the NXT vs. AEW battle, including which show was critically better and why Tony Khan's Twitter antics are a hinderance for his company. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 10, 2023
No time was wasted building for 2023 WWE Crown Jewel as the Monday Night Raw after Fastlane quickly put Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley, Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso front and center. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Fastlane [9:20] before Adam clarifies recent reporting about the role of Paul Levesque (Triple H) on the WWE creative team [22:22]. The guys then move to The Main Event [33:10] where Drew McIntyre stepping up as Rollins' next challenger with Damian Priest lurking is the focus. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [44:55] with topics including Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, teases for Cody finishing the story, Rhea Ripley reshaping the women's division, Tegan Nox's big moment with Becky Lynch, building up Bronson Reed and Ivar, what's next for Shinsuke Nakamura and more. Plus, the guys talk more fast food in The Last Word [1:24:10]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 8, 2023
WWE Fastlane 2023 stood as a true "B" show, though it set the stage for what should be a thrilling end of the year for WWE. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Fastlane results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in Last Man Standing, John Cena serving as second fiddle to LA Knight, Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso taking down Judgment Day in a shocking result, Charlotte Flair invading an IYO SKY vs. Asuka match and Carlito returning to get Rey Mysterio and the LWO's back. Plus, Jade Cargill and Pat McAfee appear and the WWE Fastlane press conference delivers. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 5, 2023
With NXT No Mercy and AEW WrestleDream both in the rear-view mirror, each brand refreshed their storylines this week with an eye on a rare Tuesday night battle coming next week. Host Adam Silverstein takes an extended look at the supposed WWE vs. AEW drama [47:30] with a dive into preparations made by each company for the head-to-head and why featuring John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Asuka and Paul Heyman is not a tactic to criticize on WWE's part. "The Silver King" opens by breaking down NXT [4:20], including Trick Williams falling to Dominik Mysterio, Becky Lynch seeking challengers and what's next for Ilja Dragunov, Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker. Then Adam dissects AEW [25:55] with Adam Copeland setting his agenda, Powerhouse Hobbs attacking Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho, MJF accepting Jay White's challenge, Wardlow returning and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 4, 2023
WWE's megastar and one of the hottest names in the industry today, LA Knight (Yeah!) joins Getting Over ahead of WWE Fastlane 2023 for an in-depth interview detailing his sudden rise in popularity, teaming with John Cena, his hesitation to ask for advice, a major mistake made before an important WWE tryout, his character finally clicking in NXT, the genesis of his name, his freedom cutting promos, working with the late Bray Wyatt and Percy Pringle (Paul Bearer), plus much more. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini also share their takeaways from the LA Knight interview, including a look back at their long-time disagreement and what questions were left on the table for next time. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 3, 2023
Go-home efforts picked up ahead of WWE Fastlane 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Fastlane ultimate preview [1:16:40] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Shinsuke Nakamura shock Seth Rollins or Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso upend Judgment Day for their titles? Is Charlotte Flair a harbinger of doom against IYO SKY and Asuka? Does the John Cena & LA Knight paring hit you in the feel spot? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by discussing the end of Edge's WWE career and potential teases for a CM Punk return before moving to The Main Event [28:00] on a big night for Rhea Ripley and Judgment Day. The guys also cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw [38:20], including GUNTHER vs. Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano's return, Drew McIntyre's character changes, Rey Mysterio vs. Santos Escobar and problems with Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 2, 2023
AEW WrestleDream lived up to its moniker on a few occasions with highlight matches and a significant debut. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein took a dive into AEW WrestleDream results with his reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" breaks down a dream match between Bryan Danielson and Zack Sabre Jr., a look at the future of AEW in Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland, Christian Cage vs. Darby Allin for the TNT title and the surprise AEW debut of Adam Copeland, the "Rated R Superstar" formerly known as Edge in WWE. What went down Sunday nights and what does all of this mean for AEW going forward? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 1, 2023
NXT No Mercy received plenty of deserved "California Love" with a TakeOver-style premium live event. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein took a dive into NXT No Mercy results with his reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" breaks down Becky Lynch continuing an incredible run with an extreme rules match against Tiffany Stratton, Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov delivering another NXT championship banger, Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker slappin' meat in the show opener, Trick Williams getting the rocket strapped against Dominik Mysterio and much more, including what these results mean for NXT going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 28, 2023
A five-time world champion and arguably the greatest professional wrestler alive today, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson joins Getting Over for an in-depth interview [18:00] detailing his plans for the final year of his full-time career, perspective on the industry, avoidance of leadership responsibilities, ongoing battle with depression, thoughts on how Vince McMahon and Tony Khan may not be all that different, and expectations ahead of his dream match with Zack Sabre Jr. at AEW WrestleDream. Around the conversation with Danielson, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini celebrate the show's 500th episode with a look back at how the show started and a vision for what's to come. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also answer a handful of questions from you, our Getting Overheads, before tying a bow on this special episode. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 28, 2023
NXT No Mercy and AEW WrestleDream both go down this weekend leaving host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini in position to take a double deep dive with Getting Over's signature ultimate previews breaking down both cards with predictions. "The Silver King" opens with an in-depth look at NXT [5:10], including Becky Lynch vs. Tiffany Stratton, Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov, Dominik Mysterio vs. Trick Williams and Baron Corbin vs. Bron Breakker. "Vintage" then joins to discuss the ups and downs of AEW [36:35], including Bryan Danielson vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland, Christian Cage vs. Darby Allin, interesting booking for MJF and Adam Cole, plus the continuation of Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega's feud with Don Callis. Which titles will change hands, and which matches will bang? The guys discuss it all. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 26, 2023
WWE announced the signing of Jade Cargill just minutes before the show, allowing host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini to dig into the ramifications of the major talent move [7:00]. The guys then discuss the not-so-surprising release of Matt Riddle and Roman Reigns' expected return to SmackDown before tackling the week in WWE. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [38:25] covering John Cena and AJ Styles being laid out by The Bloodline and LA Knight missing in action plus Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn teaming up against Judgment Day and JD McDonagh. The guys then move into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:15:00] where they tackle IYO SKY vs. Asuka, Last Man Standing for Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, the elevation of Drew McIntyre, Otis and Bronson Reed slappin' meat, the Nia Jax disaster and much more. Plus, don't miss The Last Word [2:03:10]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 21, 2023
WWE released a bevy of superstars following its TKO merger on the same day it announced a new TV contract for SmackDown and a deal to hold Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia, next year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with their reaction and instant analysis to the major WWE news, including the releases of Dolph Ziggler and Mustafa Ali [3:00], USA Network surprisingly becoming the home of SmackDown [53:45] and what lies ahead for Raw (will it remain on Monday nights?). "The Silver King" then breaks down the penultimate NXT before No Mercy [1:20:00] -- with Becky Lynch's first appearance as champion headlining -- before moving to AEW [1:36:15] where MJF had a controversial title defense against Samoa Joe, Eddie Kingston won and both Jon Moxley and Adam Cole got injured on Dynamite: Grand Slam. Plus, Rey Fenix, Dominik Mysterio, Toni Storm, Jade Cargill and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 19, 2023
The Rock joined Pat McAfee making surprise returns to WWE on SmackDown in a tremendous viral moment. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [20:00] with an in-depth look at The Rock's appearance, his work with Austin Theory and comments made about "locked in" plans with Roman Reigns for WrestleMania 39 plus potential teases for WrestleMani 40 in Philadelphia. The guys then discuss the infusion of John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles and Judgment Day into the Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso feud across both brands. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:14:00] covers the rest of the week in WWE, including Shinsuke Nakamura's successful work with Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch becoming NXT women's champion, Chad Gable and LA Knight seeking gold and much more. Plus, thoughts on Jade Cargill and The Last Word [1:50:50] wrap up the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 14, 2023
It was a newsworthy week across NXT and AEW -- for vastly different reasons -- with some other notable names also finding themselves in headlines. Between breaking down the latest both brands, host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest news and rumors surrounding Edge (off to AEW?), Jade Cargill (off to WWE?) and the Grizzled Young Veterans (leaving NXT) with his take on each development [27:10]. "The Silver King" opens with NXT [3:15] where Becky Lynch defeated Tiffany Stratton to capture the women's title and become the sixth Grand Slam champion. Adam then takes a look at the week in AEW [41:05] led by Bryan Danielson's announcement that he's about a year away from ending his full-time in-ring career. Plus: Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov II, MJF vs. Samoa Joe, a missed opportunity for Baron Corbin, Chris Jericho vs. Sammy Guevara and the hilarity of the adjusted AEW All In: London attendance figure. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 12, 2023
WWE is no longer under independent majority control of Vince McMahon for the first time in decades as TKO Group Holdings takes over following WWE's merger with Endeavor. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a discussion about the industry shaking news and what it means for the future of WWE [6:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Main Event [39:45] with a deep dive into storylines around Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso, crystalizing how they are related and explaining the inclusion of Judgment Day, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and others. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:17:35] where topics include Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Nia Jax's surprise return during Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez, GUNTHER's celebration, Chad Gable's persistence, IYO SKY vs. Asuka and the latest with LA Knight and Drew McIntyre. Plus, The Last Word [1:59:20] breaks down heel to babyface shifts. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 7, 2023
AEW largely hit the reset button this week, while NXT is full-steam ahead to its next premium live event. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into the fallout from AEW All Out on a strong edition of AEW Dynamite [3:05], including MJF feuding with Samoa Joe and Roderick Strong, Swerve Strickland confronting Hangman Page, Orange Cassidy being propped up and too much focus on Nick Wayne. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in NXT [28:15] with Becky Lynch planning to face Tiffany Stratton next week, Bron Breakker slamming Von Wagner with steel steps, Ilja Dragunov and Wes Lee both going after Carmelo Hayes, and Dominik Mysterio helping Mustafa Ali beat Dragon Lee. Plus, a detailed look at the conclusion of NJPW G1 Climax 33 [47:20]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 5, 2023
With WWE Payback in the books and WWE Fastlane ahead, no time was wasted telling intriguing stories focused on John Cena, Jey Uso and Judgment Day. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Payback featuring Becky Lynch [4:35] before exploring whether a CM Punk reunion with WWE makes any sense [14:45]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Main Event [26:50] where they cover Jimmy Uso confronting Cena and getting into it with The Bloodline, Jey Uso debuting on Raw and reconnecting with Sami Zayn, Judgment Day celebrating while evaluating two new members, and a SmackDown trade that may involve Cody Rhodes. The guys then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [55:50] from the week, led by GUNTHER vs. Chad Gable for the intercontinental title, Seth Rollins' issues with Shinsuke Nakamura persisting, The Miz creating a legendary moment and Charlotte Flair injecting herself into another women's title feud. Plus, The Last Word [1:37:20] and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 4, 2023
AEW All Out 2023 exceeded expectations, overdelivering with a show held one week after AEW All Out: London and in the wake of CM Punk exiting the company. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down AEW All Out results with reactions and grades [4:15] in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the three show stealers -- Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley, Kenny Omega vs. Konosuke Takeshita, Bryan Danielson vs. Ricky Starks -- along with the MJF and Samoa Joe stare down. Adam & Chris next dig deep into the firing of CM Punk [1:08:15], including what happened at All In, Tony Khan's role in the controversy, how a termination was always an inevitable outcome and why Punk deserves the lion's share of the blame even if others contributed to the situation. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 3, 2023
WWE Payback 2023 overdelivered from Pittsburgh, exceeding expectations that it would be a secondary premium live event -- particularly due to John Cena's presence. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Payback results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the elevation of Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus inside a steel cage being well worth the wait, Judgment Day prevailing in a banger over Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, Cena hosting and guest refereeing LA Knight vs. The Miz, Cody Rhodes' big announcement involving Jey Uso and title defenses for Rhea Ripley and Rey Mysterio. Plus, what the Payback results mean for WWE going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 31, 2023
AEW All Out 2023 should be an interesting show coming just one week after AEW All In: London with CM Punk controversy continuing to swirl. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW All Out ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [26:25]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take a look at whether booking this show immediately after All In was smart and whether these matches are worthy of a pay-per-view. They also break down Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley, MJF & Adam Cole in tag team action, whether The Elite vs. Bullet Club Gold is ahead and which titles will change hands. But first, Adam dives into the latest involving CM Punk [4:00] and his long-term status with AEW to kick off the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 30, 2023
NXT continued its strong run with a stage-setting episode that paved the way for NXT No Mercy. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a. look at more WWE tributes to Bray Wyatt before diving into the latest NXT show, which featured a cameo by the Street Profits. "The Silver King" then discusses Roxanne Perez vs. Gigi Dolan vs. Kianna James vs. Blair Davenport serving as an impressive main event, the Creed Brothers shining in their return, Carmelo Hayes suddenly becoming shook by Ilja Dragunov, Baron Corbin going face-to-face with Bron Breakker, and Mustafa Ali and Dragon Lee both wanting to go after Dominik Mysterio (with Rhea Ripley). Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 29, 2023
An emotional week for WWE following the deaths of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk continued with tributes across SmackDown and Raw as go-home storylines resumed for WWE Payback 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Payback ultimate preview [58:05] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Shinsuke Nakamura shock Seth Rollins or Judgement Day upend Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn for their respective titles? Is Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus feud set to end on a high note? Will Rhea Ripley get back on track against Raquel Rodriguez? Plus, what are the plans for LA Knight and Cody Rhodes? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by tackling John Cena's return to WWE [7:55] before discussing the tributes for Windham Rotunda [15:22] and looking at The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw [39:23]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 28, 2023
AEW All In: London stands out as a tentpole pay-per-view that may have sent momentum surging upward. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down AEW All In: London results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into AEW's achievement at Wembley Stadium, the booking of MJF vs. Adam Cole, CM Punk stealing headlines after a backstage altercation with Jack Perry, Saraya's special moment, Mercedes Mone teases, Chris Jericho putting over Will Ospreay, the good and bad of Stadium Stampede, Sting impressing once again, four title changes and what this means for AEW going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 25, 2023
In a special edition of the show, the careers and legacies of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk are remembered following their deaths. Host Adam Silverstein, co-host Chris Vannini and special guest Jack Crosby take a deep dive into Windham Rotunda. From his debut as Husky Harris to his final Uncle Howdy storyline, Wyatt's creative genius and remarkable persona are remembered with a focus on Wyatt as cult leader of The Wyatt Family with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, his multitude of high-profile WrestleMania matches, the transition into The Fiend, the uniqueness of the Firefly Fun House match with John Cena and why his legacy will endure long after his passing. Adam and Jack then take a trip down memory lane discussing one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time in Funk. From his legendary feud with Ric Flair to becoming a tentpole that helped create ECW under Paul Heyman to his run alongside close friend Mick Foley (as Cactus Jack) in WWF, Funk left a lasting image of what it truly means to be a professional wrestler. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 24, 2023
AEW All In: London promises to be a spectacle as AEW visits Wembley Stadium with more than 80,000 fans in attendance. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW All In: London ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [18:00]. The guys take a look at AEW's achievement, the decision to book All Out the following week and the overall booking leading into the show. Will the friendship between MJF and Adam Cole last, will one turn heel and how will their two championship matches transpire? Does Will Ospreay get his huge moment against Chris Jericho? Will the trios match with Kenny Omega and Jay White steal the show? Is it possible Sting calls it a career? How many title changes should be expected? Plus, will there be any surprises? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all of that and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 23, 2023
NXT Heatwave delivered a thrilling special episode with veterans and up-and-comers sharing the spotlight. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the successful show with a focus on Trick Williams standing out against Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes vs. Wes Lee making history in more ways than one. That begs the question: Is it Trick or Melo with the higher ceiling in WWE? "The Silver King" also breaks down Dragon Lee & Lyra Valkyria vs. Dominik Mysterio & Rhea Ripley, a surprise Raquel Rodriguez appearance, a Becky Lynch tease, Noam Dar beating Nathan Frazer for the Heritage Cup, what's next for the Creed Brothers and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 22, 2023
Matches have finally been set for the WWE Payback 2023 card, though WWE's primary focus was honoring a legend who may be on his way out of the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [11:20] with a deep dive into the 25th anniversary celebration of Edge, fanfare surrounding the Sheamus match and what's ahead. The guys also discuss the monotony of Judgment Day on Raw with repetitive main events and a slow-moving storyline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next take on The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [54:40], including GUNTHER vs. Chad Gable, Shinsuke Nakamura's promo on Seth Rollins, the absence of The Bloodline, a low for Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus, frustrating booking with Rhea Ripley and the women, LA Knight pulling double duty, New Day and Street Profits looking refreshed and more. Plus, The Last Word [1:58:30] looks at Jim Ross vs. Michael Cole. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 17, 2023
CM Punk's latest outburst set professional wrestling on fire this week, so host Adam Silverstein opens the show taking an in-depth look at the AEW Collision controversy and how this entirely predictable situation could have been avoided by Tony Khan [3:35]. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW's continued build to All In: London [30:00] featuring a strong MJF and Adam Cole promo battle, a strange setup for a Kenny Omega trios match, Chris Jericho and Don Callis blowing up with Will Ospreay getting involved, Samoa Joe attacking CM Punk and much more. Adam wraps up with a look at the NXT Heatwave card [1:06:40] as Carmelo Hayes defends his title against Wes Lee, Mustafa Ali and Baron Corbin both deliver tremendous promos, Rhea Ripley & Dominik Mysterio set up a mixed tag team match and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 15, 2023
A whirlwind week in WWE ended with The Bloodline falling apart and Judgment Day coming together. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by diving into WWE's creative strategy after one year of Paul "Triple H" Levesque holding the book [5:00]. The guys then discuss "American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes" [24:00], commentary changes, Asuka's rant and Bray Wyatt's status. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Main Event [47:20] where they focus on Jey Uso quitting WWE as fallout from Jimmy Uso turning SummerSlam, what's next for Roman Reigns, JD McDonagh siding with Finn Balor and the future of Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn. The guys next dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:12:25], including Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus in a steel cage, Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Mysterio (not Santos Escobar) winning the U.S. title from Austin Theory, Edge's anniversary match with Sheamus and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:44:15] with a long-awaited question answered. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 10, 2023
AEW (finally) began its build to All In: London, while NXT reset storylines with Heatwave coming up and No Mercy in the distance. Host Adam Silverstein looks at the first six matches set on the AEW All In card as part of a deep dive into the week in AEW [24:00], including MJF & Adam Cole pulling double duty on the big show, CM Punk fighting Samoa Joe again, FTR rekindling its feud with The Young Bucks, more lacking booking for the women, Rob Van Dam impressing against Jack Perry and Chris Jericho making a decision. "The Silver King" opens with NXT [3:30] where he praises the brand raising the rent with Rey Mysterio and Judgment Day but wonders whether Dominik Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee is headed for a rematch. Other topics include revitalizing Mustafa Ali, a new direction for Angel Garza & Humberto Carillo, not featuring Carmelo Hayes and Tiffany Stratton, too much Schism and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 8, 2023
Coming off 2023 WWE SummerSlam results filled with controversy, WWE bounced back with a strong Monday Night Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at SummerSlam [4:35] before "The Silver King" addresses those debates, including Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in Tribal Combat. Next is a look at major WWE headlines [30:30] with injury updates on Big E, Vince McMahon and Sonya Deville plus a change to commentary with Michael Cole leading both shows. Adam then moves to The Main Event [41:40] -- covering Judgment Day drama, Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes making amends, Shinsuke Nakamura turning heel and Rhea Ripley getting attacked -- before diving into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:53], including Becky Lynch sipping lemonade, Chad Gable getting the spotlight, LA Knight battling The Miz plus The Street Profits and New Day returning to TV. Don't miss The Last Word [1:14:05] and remember to follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 6, 2023
WWE's biggest party of the summer struggled to live up to expectations, but 2023 WWE SummerSlam delivered memorable moments from Detroit. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE SummerSlam results with reaction and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into why Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in Tribal Combat disappointed, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor emerging as match of the night, Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca Belair featuring an expected twist in unexpected fashion with IYO SKY and Bayley, Cody Rhodes earning Brock Lesnar's respect, Logan Paul creating viral moments with Ricochet, GUNTHER vs. Drew McIntyre surprisingly underdelivering, LA Knight's big moment on a major stage and Ronda Rousey leaving with a whimper against Shayna Baszler. Plus, what the SummerSlam results mean for WWE going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 3, 2023
AEW finally kicked off its builds for All In and All Out while celebrating the 200th episode of Dynamite, and NXT began a new slate of storytelling following a successful Great American Bash event. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [3:20] where Carmelo Hayes kicked off a feud with Wes Lee, Trick Williams decided to make it on his own, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysteiro got into it with Dragon Lee and Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar surprised alongside the D'Angelo Family. "The Silver King" then tackles a newsworthy week in AEW [26:40], including MJF & Adam Cole continuing their friendship, CM Punk claiming to be the "real champion," The Elite re-signing with the company, Hikaru Shida beating Toni Storm to become new women's champion and Rob Van Dam making a cameo for a run with Jack Perry. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 1, 2023
WWE SummerSlam 2023 features a stacked card with most -- but not all -- of WWE's top stars competing on the second-biggest show of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE SummerSlam ultimate preview [57:35] breaking down the matches with predictions. Does Jey Uso have any chance of upsetting Roman Reigns in Tribal Combat? Will Finn Balor beat Seth Rollins for the world heavyweight championship? Did Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar get enough build? Is it too soon for GUNTHER to drop the intercontinental title to Drew McIntyre? Will Asuka, Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair or IYO SKY walk out with the WWE women's title? Should it be Logan Paul or LA Knight with the most viral moment? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with a discussion about WWE's go-home show struggles before moving to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [16:45] where they set the record straight on Rhea Ripley's title run and the Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus booking before covering everything else from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 31, 2023
NXT Great American Bash 2023 was highlighted by a WWE match of the year contender and long-awaited title change. Just minutes after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein took a seat to break down NXT Great American Bash results with analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. "The Silver King" looks at Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov for the NXT tile exceeding expectations, Roxanne Perez's shining in a homecoming against Blair Davenport, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio again wreaking havoc, Wes Lee looking strong, Tiffany Stratton and Thea Hail showing out, and an extremely rough debut for Gable Steveson against Baron Corbin. Plus, Cody Rhodes honors Dusty Rhodes in the cold open and what Sunday's results mean for NXT No Mercy and the brand going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 27, 2023
There was a lack of direct development for the AEW All In and AEW All Out cards this week, but five hours of TV did push the main storyline with MJF and Adam Cole forward. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest developments across AEW, including what to expect from FTR vs. MJF & Cole, Darby Allin losing twice after becoming No. 1 contender, Ricky Starks continuing to get the best of CM Punk, Billy Gunn's seemingly fake retirement, the never-ending push of Britt Baker, wasting Kris Statlander's TBS title reign and continued intrigue around Chris Jericho's upcoming decision with Don Callis. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 27, 2023
Fresh off their return to WWE SmackDown ahead of 2023 WWE SummerSlam, The Street Profits -- Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins -- join Getting Over for a conversation detailing their careers and role promoting C4 Energy's new co-branded collaboration with WWE. The guys sit down with host Adam Silverstein to discuss whether creative has pitched breakup storylines for the Profits, their frustration over not being featured recently, whether potential changes to their gimmick and demeanor are coming, Dawkins' transformation and training in The Dungeon, Ford showing out on his own at Elimination Chamber, what they learned wrestling in Evolve, and how they would construct a perfect cheat meal for an off day. Raise your cup because this is a conversation you don't want to miss! Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 26, 2023
2023 NXT Great American Bash will feature a star-studded card with multiple title matches and a big-time debut. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Great American Bash ultimate preview [43:50] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Carmelo Hayes retain the NXT title over Ilja Dragunov? How will Gable Steveson look in his debut match against Baron Corbin? Is Dominik Mysterio going to be a transitional North American champion? "The Silver King" first opens the show by welcoming Roxanne Perez for an extended conversation [4:30] about beginning training at age 13, her quick rise in WWE, sharing her mental health journey on national TV and lessons learned from Bayley. Adam then dives into the rest of NXT [29:15], including Rhea Ripley's exciting appearance, Bron Breakker's future, Dana Brooke's best match and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 25, 2023
2023 WWE SummerSlam card is taking shape with The Bloodline and Judgment Day the respective focus across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] diving into Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso under Tribal Combat rules after another Bloodline segment that left something to be desired. The guys also discuss Santos Escobar vs. Rey Mysterio for the U.S. championship invitational final and fan reaction to LA Knight's booking. "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from the week in WWE [1:10:35] with a heavy focus on Judgment Day's turning red hot with Finn Balor outsmarting Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley destroying Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio getting ultra heat. Potential injuries to Liv and Kevin Owens impacting title pictures, no stipulation for Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lensar III, Drew McIntyre confronting GUNTHER, Logan Paul's ascent, confusion over Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler and more are covered on the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 20, 2023
A newsworthy week across AEW and NXT has both brands riding hot with major events upcoming. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with NXT [4:10] as Dominik Mysterio shockingly ended Wes Lee's 265-day reign of North American champion, a victory that may have further implications for Finn Balor and Judgment Day as a whole. "The Silver King" next moves to AEW [27:20] where Blood & Guts ended the long-term feud between The Elite and Blackpool Combat Club with Kota Ibushi guesting and Pac disappearing. Plus, a near-hour long tag team title bout with FTR defending against Jay White & Juice Robinson captivated while standing out as the match of the week. Adam also discusses the continued greatness of the MJF & Adam Cole pairing, Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov headlining NXT Great American Bash, Tony D'Angelo being released from jail, Ricky Starks beating CM Punk and Willow Nightingale winning the Owen Hart tournament, plus everything else across AEW and NXT. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 18, 2023
What looks to be a stacked 2023 WWE SummerSlam card saw significant builds across SmackDown and Raw with no one receiving a greater spotlight than Jey Uso. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [14:00] looking at Jey's elevation ahead of his battle with Roman Reigns before tackling whether WWE is ready to go all-in with LA Knight. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [52:30] where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" debate whether Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar needs a stipulation, Rhea Ripley emerging as Judgment Day's leader, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor II, handling of the women's tag team titles, injuries to Bayley and Liv Morgan, Shotzi's new look, what's next for Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, Asuka vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus II, the Street Profits with Bobby Lashley, Alpha Academy's potential and more. Plus, The Last Word [2:04:55] looks at wrestling entrance themes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 13, 2023
The fifth members of the AEW Blood & Guts teams were officially named, while NXT continued building towards Great American Bash in late July. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the week across both brands starting with NXT [2:42] where Judgment Day took over the show Tuesday with all members making an impact and multiple No. 1 contenders appearing set with Ilja Dragunov and Bron Breakker delivering a legitimate banger. "The Silver King" then moves to AEW [17:45] where a returning Pac and debuting Kota Ibushi (via video package) were added to Blood & Guts, CM Punk fought Samoa Joe for the first time in nearly two decades, MJF and Adam Cole continued to entertain, Holly Cameron proved she's got bars, the Dark Order shocked The Elite and Nick Wayne debuted against Swerve Strickland. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 11, 2023
With the Road to SummerSlam kicking into gear, WWE drew massive ratings this week with SmackDown at Madison Square Garden featuring Tribal Court: The Trial of the Tribal Chief. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] as they dissect the segment, including its extended length, Roman Reigns' acting chops and Jey Uso stepping up as No. 1 contender. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [35:35] where Judgment Day's domination of Raw and Rhea Ripley's prominence stood out. The guys also discuss Seth Rollins' next opponent, Edge vs. Grayson Waller, plans for LA Knight, Ricochet's confrontation with Logan Paul, Becky Lynch vs. Zoey Stark, a missed opportunity with Tommaso Ciampa and more. Plus, a special edition of The Last Word [1:50:05] with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in focus. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 6, 2023
AEW Dynamite and Collision flip-flopped in quality this week with Wednesday's show moving storylines forward while Saturday's mostly stood in place. Host Adam Silverstein opens by breaking down the differences between the programs before taking a look at how AEW All In has already become a massive success. "The Silver King" then dives into MJF getting bro time with Adam Cole, Chris Jericho possibly linking with Don Callis, Blood & Guts developing, rationale behind two frustrating tournaments, Keith Lee teaming with Swerve Strickland, CM Punk rematching with Samoa Joe, Britt Baker's booking and the forthcoming debut of Nick Wayne. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 5, 2023
The build to NXT Great American Bash is off and running with major challenges and storyline developments going down. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest edition of NXT featuring Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams calling out Finn Balor and the entire Judgment Day plus a newsworthy Losers Leave NXT match with the Creed Brothers shockingly on their way out of the territory. Plus, "The Silver King" waxes poetic about the potential for NXT Underground following Eddy Thorpe vs. Damon Kemp, breaks down Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson's first true in-ring action and discusses Bron Breakker's potential NXT exit, Baron Corbin's character change, Mustafa Ali vs. Tyler Bate and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 4, 2023
WWE turned its focus to SummerSlam after Money in the Bank as it builds what already appears to be an exciting card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take the temperature of WWE nearly a year into Triple H's creative reign before delivering Money in the Bank fallout [12:50], including booking the damn territory for Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. Next is The Main Event [44:30] where the guys focus on Brock Lesnar returning to confront Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins' ongoing battle with Judgment Day, which is beginning to show cracks. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:20] focusing on Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca Belair starting ice cold, Rhea Ripley shining, strong builds for Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus and Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler, Ricochet challenging Logan Paul and much more. Plus, the early SummerSlam card and the return of The Last Word [1:38:15]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 2, 2023
WWE continued a summer filled with bangers by delivering a tremendous 2023 WWE Money in the Bank premium live event from London. Just minutes after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Money in the Bank results with analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the Bloodline Civil War and a landmark moment for Roman Reigns, surprise returns of John Cena and Drew McIntyre, the results of the Money in the Bank matches, Logan Paul's impact, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor falling short of expectations and whether London is indeed deserving of a WrestleMania. Plus, a major title change and what Saturday's results mean for WWE SummerSlam next month. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 29, 2023
With AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door in the rear-view mirror, AEW is focused on not only All In but now All Out and a Blood & Guts TV special. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with some brief fallout from Forbidden Door, notably Bryan Danielson's broken arm, before looking at how Collision and Dynamite differed this week. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down all three AEW shows, including MJF and Adam Cole making nice in hilarious segments, the absurdity of the tag team blind eliminator tournament, The Elite vs. Blackpool Combat Club set for Blood & Guts, obvious blading by Hangman Page and Chris Jericho, Sting's disastrous table spot, the latest from CM Punk, Jungle Boy's heel turn and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 28, 2023
The NXT Gold Rush two-week special wrapped up with another stellar episode mixing NXT talent with main roster stars. Host Adam Silverstein opens with an extended look at Carmelo Hayes' sterling NXT title defense against Baron Corbin, who thankfully returned to his Lone Wolf gimmick, and what the future holds for both superstars. "The Silver King" then dives into Bron Breakker's ultimatum for Shawn Michaels, Rhea Ripley's cameo, Thea Hail challenging Tiffany Stratton, the Nathan Frazer vs. Dragon Lee banger, an intriguing Loser Leaves NXT stipulation, plans for Gable Steveson, the return of Andre Chase and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 27, 2023
With major signature matches and plenty of star power ahead, 2023 WWE Money in the Bank features a strong card in London with SummerSlam approaching. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Money in the Bank ultimate preview [55:30] breaking down the matches with predictions. Are IYO SKY and either LA Knight or Logan Paul the favorites to win the briefcases? What will happen in the Bloodline Civil War with Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa and The Usos? Does Finn Balor have a chance to take Seth Rollins' world heavyweight title? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with a discussion about the latest in the world of WWE before moving to The Main Event [16:45] were a lacking Bloodline story headlines. The guys then cover the rest of SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [32:30] and wrap with an insightful edition of The Last Word [2:03:35]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 26, 2023
Coming together for the second time, AEW and NJPW presented Forbidden Door 2023 with Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay stealing the show. Just minutes after the PPV ended, host Adam Silverstein dropped everything to break down AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door results with analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. "The Silver King" dives into why Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada was a surprising disappointment and how Omega vs. Ospreay presented yet another five-star match despite a controversial finish. Adam also looks at the Elite vs. Blackpool Combat Club story, problems with MJF vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Jungle Boy's heel turn, Sting's struggles and CM Punk's first singles match since returning. Plus, what do Sunday's results mean for AEW All In? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 22, 2023
AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023 promises dream matches in the second annual meeting of the promotions. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [24:15]. Will it be Bryan Danielson or Kazuchika Okada reigning in the main event, and what's in store for Kenny Omega with Will Ospreay getting help from Don Callis? Do world title matches of MJF vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi and SANADA vs. Jungle Boy raise the rent? And are talents like CM Punk, Jon Moxley, Adam Cole, Chris Jericho and Sting being utilized properly on the card? Plus, will Mercedes Mone show up? The guys also cover everything that went down across Dynamite and Rampage this week [4:35]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 21, 2023
WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin joins Getting Over for an exclusive interview detailing her rise as a fan favorite in WWE. Samantha joins with host Adam Silverstein for an extended conversation [29:00] that dives into her singing career, life as a WWE superfan, how she got her break in WWE and the unique process she employs to create ring announcements for stars from Roman Reigns to GUNTHER to Chelsea Green. "The Silver King" also breaks down Night 1 of the two-week NXT Gold Rush special [3:05], including Seth Rollins defending his world heavyweight championship against Bron Breakker, Finn Balor becoming an ultimate hater, Baron Corbin stepping up against Carmelo Hayes, Gable Steveson making his NXT debut, an unsuccessful effort for Dana Brooke and Mustafa Ali's unique role as special guest referee. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 20, 2023
The build to WWE Money in the Bank 2023 continued with a Bloodline Civil War set after Jey Uso pulled the trigger on Roman Reigns. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini center The Main Event on the complete implosion of The Bloodline [6:05], including Jey's character work, long-term implications and a look at how the greatest storyline in professional wrestling history may conclude. Plus, why is Reigns now carrying three titles? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [34:20] where they break down Finn Balor destroying Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes linking with Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn against Judgment Day, Dominik Mysterio's heat, Raquel Rodriguez losing to Trish Stratus (thanks to Becky Lynch) but stepping to Rhea Ripley, Logan Paul entering the men's Money in the Bank match, Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair overlooking Asuka, the return of Tommaso Ciampa and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 18, 2023
CM Punk returned professional wrestling on the debut episode of AEW Collision, making his first appearance since his controversial exit following All Out. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open this special instant reaction episode by breaking down CM Punk's return promo and his main event match with FTR against Bullet Club and Samoa Joe. The guys also discuss the returns of Andrade El Idolo and Miro, how AEW should handle a roster split, whether the commentary team needs Jim Ross and Luchasaurus winning the TNT title off Wardlow. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 15, 2023
AEW building to its Forbidden Door pay-per-view with NJPW and NXT creating momentum for a two-week Gold Rush special had both brands operating at the height of their abilities this week. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into AEW's extremely well-built Dynamite [3:50], featuring MJF and Adam Cole drawing in an eliminator, CM Punk speaking, Kenny Omega returning and Will Ospreay surprising. Over in NXT [21:50], "The Silver King" breaks down Seth Rollins accepting Bron Breakker's title challenge, Baron Corbin becoming No. 1 contender for Carmelo Hayes, Nathan Frazer winning the Heritage Cup and Humberto Carillo & Angel Garza returning to inject even more main roster talent into developmental. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 13, 2023
With less than three weeks until WWE Money in the Bank, building for the major London show continued as setting the stage for SummerSlam remained a focus. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [5:15] diving into a missed opportunity with Jey Uso, the return of Charlotte Flair overshadowing Asuka and the introduction of new women’s championships. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then take on The Good, The Bad and The Ugly across SmackDown and Raw [45:35], including Cody Rhodes vs. Dominik Mysterio, fans hijacking the Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor build, plans for Damian Priest, five Money in the Bank qualifying matches, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn having fun and much more. Plus, the guys wrap things up with another edition of The Last Word. [1:42:05] Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 8, 2023
The Iron Sheik died this week at age 81 with host Adam Silverstein opening the show by remembering a true professional wrestling legend. "The Silver King" then dives into strong efforts from AEW and NXT, beginning with AEW [8:30] where Rampage delivered a special "Championship Friday" card, Dynamite focused on Adam Cole emerging as MJF's next challenger and two dream matches were made for Forbidden Door: Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada, Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay. Co-host "Vintage" Chris Vannini then joins with a digest from the WWE Performance Center as Adam breaks down NXT [33:45], including Bron Breakker challenging Seth Rollins, Baron Corbin setting his sights on Carmelo Hayes, Thea Hail surprisingly winning a battle royal and Diamond Mine impressing. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 6, 2023
SmackDown delivered a memorable segment as Roman Reigns' 1,000-day celebration led to the further implosion of The Bloodline, while Raw offered as complete a show as WWE has presented in 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [17:50] digging deep into The Bloodline drama, including Jimmy Uso's turn, Solo Sikoa's about-face, Jey Uso's decision and what's ahead. The guys also debate the new undisputed WWE universal championship belt, including its usage and lineage, before covering Seth Rollins' first world heavyweight championship defense and why a feud with Finn Balor could lead to Judgment Day breaking up. "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:06:00] where topics include a surprise GUNTHER vs. Kevin Owens banger, Cody Rhodes feuding with Dominik Mysterio, Money in the Bank qualifiers, LA Knight's big win, the debut of Kayden Carter & Katana Chance, proper booking of Becky Lynch and the women, plus more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GetitngOverCast.
Jun 1, 2023
NXT and AEW delivered divergent but successful shows coming off special events. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a second look at NXT Battleground [5:15], arguably the brand's best post-TakeOver premium event, before diving into the return of Baron Corbin, debut of Mustafa Ali, continuation of Carmelo Hayes' title reign, first night for Tiffany Stratton as women's champion and the end of the Gigi Dolan vs. Jacy Jayne feud. "The Silver King" then explores AEW Dynamite [23:35] featuring the official return announcement for CM Punk, real heat for Don Callis and Konosuke Takeshita, Adam Cole & Britt Baker vs. Chris Jericho & Saraya, a potential elevation for Swerve Strickland and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 30, 2023
WWE continues its hot run following Night of Champions with Seth Rollins as world heavyweight champion and The Bloodline on the brink of complete implosion. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a second look at Night of Champions [5:15] and settle their Trish Stratus vs. Lita debate before moving to The Main Event [21:15] where Rollins celebrated his title win, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn trolled Reigns, and Cody Rhodes called out Brock Lesnar. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from the week in WWE [53:15], including Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler winning the women's tag team titles, Money in the Bank qualifying, the continuation of Trish and Zoey Stark against Becky Lynch, LA Knight's forced heel role and more. The guys then wrap things up with The Last Word [1:29:10]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 29, 2023
AEW Double or Nothing and NXT Battleground ran concurrently Sunday night and produced vastly different shows. Just minutes after they both ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the special events with results, analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. The guys dive into AEW Double or Nothing [2:07], including a surprise ending to Anarchy in the Arena featuring The Elite and Blackpool Combat Club, whether MJF retained his world title against the Four Pillars, Adam Cole and Chris Jericho disappointing, plus a shakeup to the women's division. "The Silver King" then tackles NXT Battleground [1:08:25] with Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker delivering, Tiffany Stratton becoming a star and Ilja Dragunov vs. DIJAK emerging as a match of the year contender. Plus, Adam and Chris provide a bonus instant reaction to the series finale of Succession [1:24:00]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 27, 2023
WWE entered the summer with a bang delivering an exceptional 2023 WWE Night of Champions premium live event. Just minutes after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Night of Champions results with analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the implosion of The Bloodline with Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn standing tall over Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins becoming the new world heavyweight champion over AJ Styles, Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar exceeding expectations, Trish Stratus delivering with a shocking finish against Becky Lynch, Asuka ending Bianca Belair's title reign and much more. Plus, what do Saturday's results mean for WWE Money in the Bank and WWE SummerSlam? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 25, 2023
AEW offers its second pay-per-view of the year with 2023 AEW Double or Nothing set to kick off a major summer for the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW Double or Nothing ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [37:10]. Will Anarchy in the Arena steal the show, and how bloody will it get? Did AEW do enough to build the Four Pillars title match, and is MJF too obvious of a winner? Will Orange Cassidy, Wardlow or Jade Cargill lose their respective titles? And does a lacking go-home build spell trouble for Double or Nothing overall? The guys cover all of that and more with "Vintage" also contributing his thoughts on CM Punk and the forthcoming debut of AEW Collision [7:20]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 24, 2023
2023 NXT Battleground marks the return of WWE's developmental brand to the road with plenty up for grabs. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Battleground ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions. Will Bron Breakker return to the top of NXT against Carmelo Hayes? Will Tiffany Stratton finally earn her crown? Is Ilja Dragunov vs. DIJAK the easy call for match of the night? What's in store for the likes of Dragon Lee (vs. Noam Dar) and Tyler Bate (vs. Wes Lee) in midcard feature spots? "The Silver King" covers all of that and more, including what the future holds for NXT's top stars. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 23, 2023
With most titles up for grabs, 2023 WWE Night of Champions features a strong card as major rivals are set to clash. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Night of Champions ultimate preview [45:30] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Seth Rollins or AJ Styles emerge as new world heavyweight champion? Will Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn retain their tag team titles over Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa? Is Brock Lesnar going to crush an injured Cody Rhodes? Who will stand out from Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus, Bianca Belair vs. Asuka, Rhea Ripley vs. Natalya? The guys open with The Main Event [8:45] discussing the women's tag team titles being vacated with injuries to Liv Morgan and Dakota Kai before diving into the rest of SmackDown and Raw with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [17:20] and wrapping with The Last Word [2:02:30], an ultimate preview-style breakdown of the Succession series finale. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 18, 2023
AEW had a monumental day with AEW Collision announced -- and CM Punk notably absent from the proceedings -- ahead of Dynamite building for Double or Nothing; this as NXT continued to develop storylines for Battleground. Host Adam Silverstein opens by remembering "Superstar" Billy Graham before diving into the new AEW deal [5:25], including what we know and what we do not. He also takes a look at the latest incident involving CM Punk, the rehiring of Ace Steel and what it means for Tony Khan's promotion going forward. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in AEW TV [20:00], including the return of Hangman Page and development of the Four Pillars storyline. Next, Adam slides over to a disappointing edition of NXT [43:15] with a lackluster build for Battleground including Carmelo Hayes calling out Bron Breakker three times, DIJAK torturing Ilja Dragunov and both Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade advancing in the NXT women's championship tournament. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 16, 2023
Momentum in WWE picked up massively as Night of Champions approaches and a new champion to be crowned. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini kick off with The Main Event [3:33] as they take a deep dive into Seth Rollins and AJ Styles emerging from the world heavyweight championship tournament and Roman Reigns returning to seek the undisputed tag team titles from Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn. "The Silver King" then covers The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [58:50] across SmackDown and Raw, including dynamite promos from Cody Rhodes and Becky Lynch, GUNTHER and Imperium being heavily featured on Monday, Mustafa Ali emerging, Judgement Day getting help, Asuka turning heel on Bianca Belair, more complications with the women's tag team titles, Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler coming back, Rhea Ripley and JD McDonagh standing out, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 11, 2023
AEW Double or Nothing and NXT Battleground are both approaching with the respective brands kicking their builds into high gear. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest starting with AEW [2:15] where Don Callis' turn on Kenny Omega extended The Elite feud with Blackpool Combat Club and the returns of Miro and Thunder Rosa led to Tony Khan announcing an announcement, likely AEW Collision and a major TV deal next week. "The Silver King" then moves to NXT [30:15] where Bron Breakker made his biggest impact yet as a heel and the NXT women's championship tournament kicked off an uneven bracket. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 9, 2023
WWE again failed to maintain momentum coming out of a major show, though Monday Night Raw did deliver a hot start to the highly anticipated world heavyweight championship tournament. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini wade through a second look at 2023 WWE Backlash [4:00] before opening with The Main Event [17:30], an in-depth look at the tournament with Seth Rollins advancing past Finn Balor and Brock Lesnar eliminating Cody Rhodes with a second attack. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from the week [54:45], including WWE production failures, Rhea Ripley's presentation, Becky Lynch returning to fight Trish Stratus, Kevin Owens' character, Imperium's treatment and the main roster debuts of Cameron Grimes, Indi Hartwell and Zoey Stark. Plus, The Last Word [1:29:30] tackles an age-old debate. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 7, 2023
WWE kicked off its new season with a bang presenting a thrilling 2023 WWE Backlash in front of an incredible Puerto Rico crowd. Just minutes after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Backlash results with analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into Bad Bunny impressing against Damian Priest with the help of major surprises, Brock Lesnar getting busted open against Cody Rhodes, IYO SKY's star-making performance vs. Bianca Belair, Zelina Vega's emotional moment before battling Rhea Ripley, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn moving on as Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa continue The Bloodline's implosion, Seth Rollins getting a banger out of Omos and much more. Plus, what did Saturday's results mean for Night of Champions? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 4, 2023
While AEW builds towards Double or Nothing and NXT prepares for Battleground, it is AEW All In at Wembley Stadium making the most noise. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a close look at the early success of AEW's first foray into Europe [3:00] before breaking down the setup for the Four Pillars title match, controversy over Britt Baker's T-shirt and plans for Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley. "The Silver King" next dives into NXT [31:05] with Indi Hartwell vacating the NXT women's championship, main roster call ups getting their final NXT matches and the build for Carmelo Hayes vs. Bron Breakker II taking the next step. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 3, 2023
With 2023 WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico set for this weekend, Santos Escobar stops by Getting Over for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview about his career and strides WWE is making with latino audiences. Escobar joins host Adam Silverstein for a conversation that dives into what LWO meant to latinos both in the 1990s and today, the future of Legado del Fantasma with LWO now taking precedence, working alongside Rey Mysterio and the ceiling for Dominik Mysterio, Dragon Lee leaving Mexico for WWE, Bad Bunny's ability in the squared circle, whether WWE holding a show in Mexico City is simply an inevitability and much more. This is a conversation you do not want to miss. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 2, 2023
While building to 2023 WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico, the WWE Draft was completed with 100 superstars finding homes. Host Adam Silverstein opens with The Main Event taking a deep dive into the draft [3:45], including the new SmackDown and Raw rosters, a ton of NXT call ups, titles switching brands and pitfalls from the process. "The Silver King" then moves to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [26:20] covering Seth Rollins' interesting confrontation with Paul Heyman, the WrestleMania tag team title rematch and much more from the week before co-host Chris Vannini joins for Getting Over's signature WWE Backlash ultimate preview [39:00]. The guys break down the entire card with predictions, including whether Cody Rhodes will take down Brock Lesenar, Bad Bunny's chances of toppling Damian Priest and why Bianca Belair vs. IYO SKY may steal the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 27, 2023
NXT largely used Spring Breakin' to set the stage for Battleground, while AEW maintained focus on the Four Pillars with Double or Nothing coming up. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest across both brands starting with NXT where Carmelo Hayes and Indi Hartwell retained their titles, Grayson Waller and Pretty Deadly appeared set for the WWE Draft, Bron Breakker returned to the championship picture and numerous injuries rocked the roster. "The Silver King" next dives into the latest from AEW [23:23], including the convoluted booking around MJF's title, Roderick Strong debuting to save Adam Cole from Chris Jericho, Tony Khan's latest announcement, Jade Cargill's latest title defense and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 25, 2023
With the WWE Draft and WWE Backlash both coming up, there were no shortage of notable happenings this week in WWE. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini kick things off with an extended edition of The Main Event where they dive deep into Triple H reviving the WWE World Heavyweight Championship [4:30] before conducting a mock WWE Draft dividing superstars across SmackDown and Raw [42:00]. "The Silver King" then covers significant news items [1:25:45] regarding CM Punk, Vince McMahon and WWE superstars on Twitch, setting the record straight on multiple topics. Adam wraps up with a super-sized The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:31:30] with topics including no explanation for Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar, Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens vs. The Usos rematch heating up, Bad Bunny appearing on Raw, the out-of-nowhere Seth Rollins vs. Omos booking, Backlash opponents for Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 20, 2023
CM Punk's imminent return along with reports of a new AEW show on Saturday night got the wrestling world buzzing this week, and host Adam Silverstein is here to weigh-in. This as WWE loads up the NXT Spring Breakin' card with the WWE Draft forthcoming. "The Silver King" opens with a breakdown of NXT [2:45], including thoughts on Carmelo Hayes vs. Grayson Waller and Indi Hartwell vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Tiffany Stratton for the brand's major titles as well as which superstars are expected to get call ups after the TV special. Next, Adam dives deep on the CM Punk reports, what adding another two hours of TV would mean for AEW and the headlines from this week [22:50]. Topics include the booking of Darby Allin, Sammy Guevara and Jungle Boy as MJF's challengers, Britt Baker being pushed ahead of Jamie Hayter, The Outcasts aligning with Chris Jericho against Adam Cole and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 18, 2023
With WWE Backlash and the WWE Draft forthcoming, SmackDown and Raw have largely served as entertaining filler before WWE puts it foot back on the pedal. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a quick look at the upcoming draft and the change from King and Queen of the Ring to Night of Champions before diving into the show. The Main Event [23:30] sees the guys cover Solo Sikoa fronting The Bloodline before it links with Judgment Day, plans for Backlash and the future of Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens as tag team champions. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:10] where topics include a Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar main event feud without a storyline, Trish Stratus turning back the clock, Shinsuke Nakamura's return and the futures of Becky Lynch and Drew McIntyre. Plus: The return of The Last Word [1:40:45]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 13, 2023
AEW is making a big push with three major shows upcoming, while NXT continues to run strong coming out of Stand & Deliver. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both brands following another eventful week. "The Silver King" opens with AEW [3:15] where Jeff Hardy's return raises further questions about whether CM Punk will rejoin the territory sooner than later and what both moves would say about Tony Khan. Adam then moves to NXT [33:55] where Grayson Waller stepped up as Carmelo Hayes' first challenger in a strong main event concluding another solid episode. Plus: The Elite get revenge on Blackpool Combat Club, Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee lose, Dragon Lee shows out and Cora Jade falls flat. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 11, 2023
Spirits were lifted this week coming out of an atrocious Raw After WrestleMania as WWE creative rebounded nicely across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein gives co-host Chris Vannini a chance to share his post-WrestleMania thoughts from the Vince McMahon-helmed Raw [13:20] before the guys get into the week in WWE. Opening with The Main Event [29:55], they discuss Triple H bringing back the WWE Draft and Matt Riddle joining Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens in battling The Bloodline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next take on The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:25], including what's next for Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar, Trish Stratus turning heel on Becky Lynch & Lita, IYO SKY becoming No. 1 contender with cracks forming in Damage CTRL, recent women's booking hiccups, plans for Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio's immense heel heat and more. Plus: Charlotte Flair takes a break, Logan Paul re-signs and Shinsuke Nakamura returns. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 7, 2023
AEW actually came through on a "very important announcement," while NXT delivered a post-WrestleMania weekend episode that would make the WWE main roster jealous. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest developments across the last week starting with AEW [4:50] where Jay White's signing and redebut preceded massive news that the company would host AEW All In from Wembley Stadium in August. Plus: FTR wins the tag team titles, MJF remains one note and Keith Lee's usage remains confounding. Next, "The Silver King" praises a strong NXT After Stand & Deliver [27:40] that featured Bron Breakker turning heel on Carmelo Hayes, bangers in Dragon Lee vs. Nathan Frazer and Wes Lee vs. Axiom, and the returns of Cora Jade and Noam Dar. Plus: The former Grizzled Young Veterans seek their WWE release. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 4, 2023
WWE's incredible momentum took a disastrous hit Monday night as the highly anticipated Raw After WrestleMania show bombed with Vince McMahon again taking over as head of creative. Host Adam Silverstein opens with The Main Event [2:45] as he takes a deep dive into the depressing and demoralizing turn of events over the 48-hour period between Night 2 of WWE WrestleMania 29 and Monday Night Raw. "The Silver King" looks at blatant lies McMahon told WWE fans and shareholders following the merger with Endeavor and explains why his return to creative particularly hurts now given the strides it had made under Paul Levesque (Triple H). Adam also breaks down the main event swerve with Brock Lesnar turning heel and destroying Cody Rhodes to close the show. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [24:20], including Bad Bunny getting attacked, Rhea Ripley's first night as champion, Seth Rollins coming out to do nothing and Matt Riddle's returning to TV. Plus, a recap of the 2023 WWE Hall of Fame [35:15] featuring Rey Mysterio, The Great Muta, Stacy Keibler and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 3, 2023
Just hours after WWE WrestleMania 39 reached its conclusion, WWE and UFC parent company Endeavor announced a merger bringing an end to WWE's exploration of a sale. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini immediately jumped on the horn for an instant reaction episode breaking down everything you need to know (at this early juncture) regarding the future of WWE. The guys discuss Vince McMahon's role, how WWE will co-exist with UFC, what changes may come to WWE both creatively and otherwise as well as what to look out for as the process unfolds over the remainder of 2023. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 3, 2023
WWE WrestleMania 39 wrapped up Sunday as Night 2 delivered a mixed bag coming out of Night 1, one of the greatest shows in event history. Just minutes after the "Showcase of the Immortals" went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down 2023 WrestleMania results with reactions and grades in their second signature instant analysis episode. Roman Reigns defending the undisputed WWE universal championship against Cody Rhodes did not go as expected, giving "The Silver King" and "Vintage" plenty to discuss in an extended segment. The guys also cover an all-time GUNTHER vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus banger, the death of "The Demon" Finn Balor vs. Edge inside Hell in a Cell, Bianca Belair and Asuka going all out, plus Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey, Snoop Dogg and Shane McMahon. Then, Adam and Chris wrap up with grades from Night 2 and WrestleMania 39 start to finish. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 2, 2023
WWE WrestleMania 39 began with a bang as Night 1 delivered one of the best shows in event history. Just minutes after the "Showcase of the Immortals" went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down 2023 WrestleMania results with reactions and grades in the first of two signature instant analysis episodes. The Usos defended the undisputed tag team titles against Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn and Charlotte Flair defended the SmackDown women's title against Rhea Ripley in a pair of banger co-main events. Rey Mysterio finally squared off against Dominik Mysterio with Bad Bunny showing up, Pat McAfee and George Kittle made surprise appearances, Seth Rollins vs. Logan Paul delivered with a KSI cameo, Trish Stratus aligned with Becky Lynch & Lita, and John Cena surprisingly disappointed against Austin Theory. "The Silver King" and "Vintage break down all of that and more with plenty still to come. Stick with us all weekend for full coverage of WrestleMania 39. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 1, 2023
2023 WWE WrestleMania 39 weekend kicked off with a bang as NXT Stand & Deliver 2023 put forward some bangers despite beginning in the morning hours on the West Coast. Just minutes after the show went off the air, host Adam Silverstein jumps behind the mic to break down NXT Stand & Deliver results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" dives into the Bron Breakker vs. Carmelo Hayes main event for the NXT championship; Johnny Gargano vs. Grayson Waller in an unsanctioned grudge match; what's next for Wes Lee after a banger with Dragon Lee, Ilja Dragunov, JD McDonagh and Axiom; whether Roxanne Perez or perhaps Tiffany Stratton or Indi Hartwell survived the women's championship ladder match; and much more. Plus, what did Saturday's results mean for NXT going forward? Stick with us all weekend for full coverage of WrestleMania 39. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 30, 2023
AEW boosted its roster with the returns of Bryan Danielson and Adam Cole as it continued trending towards longer, aggressive storytelling. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the week in AEW [4:45], including a strong first hour of Dynamite and more programming that left a lot to be desired. "The Silver King" focuses on Danielson's heel turn alongside Blackpool Combat Club, Kenny Omega's tremendous singles work, storyline plans for Hangman Page and The Elite, Cole's comeback culminating with a Chris Jericho appearance and repetitive booking for the women. Plus, a look at the pilot of AEW All Access [24:40] and a preview of ROH Super Card of Honor 2023 [28:50]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 29, 2023
Hours before WWE WrestleMania 2023 gets underway, NXT Stand & Deliver 2023 takes over Los Angeles. With days until NXT's biggest show of the year, host Adam Silverstein leads a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Stand & Deliver ultimate preview breaking down every match on the card with picks and predictions. Is Carmelo Hayes a no-doubter to take down Bron Breakker and become NXT champion? Will Johnny Gargano overcome Grayson Waller in an unsanctioned match? With Roxanne Perez back, will she retain her title against five women in a ladder match? How will Dragon Lee look in his debut as he challenges Wes Lee, Axiom, Ilja Dragunov and JD McDonagh? "The Silver King" covers all that and more! Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 39. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 28, 2023
2023 WWE WrestleMania 39 has arrived as the Road to WrestleMania nears its conclusion in Los Angeles. With just days until WWE's biggest show of the year, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE WrestleMania 39 ultimate preview [36:12] breaking down every match across the two-night card with picks and predictions. The guys go in-depth on the next chapter in the extended Bloodline storyline, including whether Cody Rhodes will topple Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens will take down The Usos ending generational title reigns [2:01:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also discuss lackluster builds for the women's title feuds of Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair vs. Asuka, whether John Cena will win another title, what's in store for Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio and Seth Rollins vs. Logan Paul, "The Demon" Finn Balor returning against Edge, meat slapping in GUNTHER vs. Sheamus vs. Drew McIntyre, plans for Brock Lesnar, and booking plans for Becky Lynch & Lita plus Trish Stratus against Damage CTRL. Plus: Praise for Paul Heyman, a potential end of an era for WWE and more [7:10]. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 39. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 23, 2023
Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T joins host Adam Silverstein for a wide-ranging interview covering his move to NXT, the upcoming NXT Stand & Deliver card, his perspective on The Bloodline storyline and his thoughts on some of the biggest topics in WWE [25:20]. "The Silver King" kicks off the show by diving into the week in AEW [3:20], including the debut of El Hijo del Vikingo, Adam Cole's return, Dynamite's episode-long focus on The Elite as well as what's next for Hangman Page and Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley's Blackpool Combat Club. Adam then breaks down the penultimate NXT before WrestleMania 39 weekend [47:20] with deep looks at Bron Breakker vs. Carmelo Hayes, Roxanne Perez's absence and the women's ladder match, Johnny Gargano upping the stakes against Greyson Waller and whether a seven-match card is too long for an afternoon show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 21, 2023
WWE WrestleMania 39 is almost here, and the intensity has picked up across SmackDown and Raw as The Bloodline drama reaches new heights. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini spend The Main Event [12:50] focused on Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes escalating as well as Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens finally hugging it out as the guys take an in-depth look at arguably the greatest storyline in wrestling history and discuss which match should main event Night 1. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [59:00] from the week, including Drew McIntyre and Sheamus fighting GUNTHER, Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley's rabid pull-apart brawl, Rey Mysterio's emotional promo, Edge channeling the Demon from Finn Balor, Logan Paul knocking out Seth Rollins again and the value of the WrestleMania Showcase matches. Plus, the guys discuss the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2023 entrants [6:55] and sign off with The Last Word [1:49:00]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 17, 2023
The NXT Stand & Deliver 2023 card is nearly complete after a busy week, while AEW reset its storylines by focusing on its founders and next generation. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [2:10] where Bron Breakker and Carmelo Hayes executed a strong contract signing, Johnny Gargano and Grayson Waller poured gasoline on their feud and the fate of Roxanne Perez's NXT women's championship was revealed. Next, "The Silver King" looks at AEW [21:05] where the focus fell on the Four Pillars in a potential MJF title match, Hangman Page potentially reuniting with The Elite, the international title leveling up and Taya Valkyrie debuting. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 14, 2023
Continuing an up-and-down Road to WrestleMania 39, WWE must now capitalize with time narrowing before its biggest show of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover some WWE headlines before hopping into The Main Event [21:35] where they focus on Cody Rhodes' feud with Roman Reigns getting personal and Kevin Owens refusing help against The Bloodline. Next, Adam welcomes WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus for a wide-ranging interview touching on her career and current storyline [45:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:06:00], including massive frustrations in builds for Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair vs. Asuka, Edge vs. Finn Balor being set inside Hell in a Cell, plans for Rey Mysterio's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, what's next for LA Knight, Brock Lesnar and Omos face-to-face and much more. Plus, a look at the WrestleMania 39 card and The Last Word [2:04:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 9, 2023
Some of AEW's biggest stars were absent during the fallout from Revolution, while NXT Roadblock largely delivered as the build to Stand & Deliver began. Host Adam Silverstein dives into it all starting with AEW [2:45] where Dynamite focused on Powerhouse Hobbs defeating Wardlow for the TNT title, Hangman Page continuing his feud with Jon Moxley, Ruby Soho making some waves and Tony Khan "leveling up" a championship. "The Silver King" next looks at NXT Roadblock [27:00] with Roxanne Perez passing out from exhaustion, Johnny Gargano returning to fight Grayson Waller at Shawn Michaels' doing and Bron Breakker vs. Carmelo Hayes becoming official for WrestleMania weekend. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 7, 2023
With one month remaining until WWE WrestleMania 39, there was a clear shift across SmackDown and Monday Night Raw with The Bloodline story hitting new gears and John Cena returning to WWE. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini begin with The Main Event [18:55] covering Roman Reigns' intriguing face-to-face with Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso's big decision and how Cody, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens are coming together at the climax of an all-time storyline. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [55:40] dives into Cena returning to dismantle Austin Theory on the mic; Rhea Ripley's continued elevation; the lack of Bianca Belair vs. Asuka feud; plans for Becky Lynch, Lita, Trish Stratus, Bayley and Damage CTRL; Seth Rollins and Logan Paul captivating the house; what's next for Ronda Rousey and much more. Plus, news on WWE King and Queen of the Ring [4:40], Vince McMahon appearing backstage at Raw, and The Last Word [1:55:50]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 6, 2023
2023 AEW Revolution featured an epic Iron Man Match as MJF defended the AEW world title against Bryan Danielson in a battle that will be remembered for quite some time. Just minutes after the show went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down AEW Revolution results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the main event booking, what's ahead after Hangman Page vs. Jon Moxley in a Texas Death Match, the futures of Ricky Starks and Jack Perry, Ruby Soho's decision, FTR's return, two title changes and much more. Plus, is CM Punk on his way back to AEW? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 2, 2023
AEW's first pay-per-view of 2023 has arrived with AEW Revolution featuring a huge Iron Man Match between MJF and Bryan Danielson along with a number of intriguing matches that should make for an interesting card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Revolution with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [24:00] breaking down every match and storyline with predictions. Will Danielson overcome MJF? Will Hangman Page get past Jon Moxley in a Texas Death Match? Will either of the tag team titles change hands? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all of that and more on this special show after breaking down everything else from the week in AEW [3:45]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 1, 2023
NXT delivered arguably its best episode in years at the perfect time with the Roadblock TV special and Stand & Deliver premium live event ahead. Host Adam Silverstein dives into a tremendous edition of NXT [3:35] that featured an inventive and realistic open challenge for the North American championship, Carmelo Hayes emerging as the clear-cut No. 1 contender for Bron Breakker, Gigi Dolan offering one of the best NXT promos in some time and a strong overall build for Roadblock next week. "The Silver King" also covers major news emanating from NJPW Battle in the Valley [26:05] as Mercedes Moné defeated KAIRI to become IWGP women's champion and Jay White fell in a Loser Leaves NJPW match to AEW's Eddie Kingston. What's next for Mercedes and White? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 28, 2023
While the top of the WWE WrestleMania 39 card continues to look strong, poor creative across SmackDown and Raw -- plus some new undercard bookings -- left a lot to be desired this week. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [9:20] as they dive into Jimmy Uso taking a prominent role in The Bloodline story with Jey Uso and Sami Zayn, plus Cody Rhodes setting the stage for his first confrontation with Roman Reigns. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [26:30] from the week, including Becky Lynch & Lita winning the women's tag team titles (will they will face Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler?), what's ahead for Bayley and Trish Stratus, Seth Rollins calling out Logan Paul and plans for Brock Lesnar vs. Omos and Bobby Lashley vs. Bray Wyatt. The guys wrap up by Booking the Damn Territory for WrestleMania 39 [1:36:50] before offering The Last Word [1:41:50]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 23, 2023
With less than two weeks left before AEW Revolution 2023, the company is full-speed ahead building its card. Meanwhile, NXT is making plans not just for Roadblock but Stand & Deliver on WWE WrestleMania 39 weekend. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into AEW [4:10], which added some much-needed fuel to the MJF vs. Bryan Danielson fire, pushed ahead with Hangman Page vs. Jon Moxley, set a number of key matches for Revolution and announced Adam Cole's in-ring return coinciding with a new show. "The Silver King" next breaks down the latest from NXT [38:55], including the set up for a double turn with Bron Breakker and Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams stepping up, plans for Grayson Waller involving Shawn Michaels, Gigi Dolan's return and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 21, 2023
WWE is now firmly on the Road to WrestleMania 39 with plans solidifying for the biggest show of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open an extended episode of Getting Over with a second look at Elimination Chamber [10:30] before moving into The Main Event [37:30] where Sami Zayn accelerated his goal of destroying The Bloodline with Kevin Owens' help, while Cody Rhodes stalled out building his match with Roman Reigns. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw [53:10], including Austin Theory defending the Untied States title against Edge, Seth Rollins snapping and a host of major superstars -- Becky Lynch, Bayley, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, Bobby Lashley and Bray Wyatt -- seeing confusing 'Mania builds. The guys wrap up by Booking the Damn Territory for WrestleMania 39 [1:37:40] before offering The Last Word [1:51:15]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 19, 2023
2023 WWE Elimination Chamber featured one of the best crowds in wrestling history as Montreal starred alongside the Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn main event. Just minutes WWE's last major stop on the Road to WrestleMania 39 concluded, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Elimination Chamber results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the Reigns vs. Zayn booking, what's ahead for Sami, Rhea Ripley and Beth Phoenix grabbing the spotlight, the Elimination Chamber matches and their winners, why Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley underwhelmed, and much more. Plus, what did Saturday's results mean for WrestleMania? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 16, 2023
NXT and AEW are each experiencing their share of struggles with important shows coming up. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both brands while taking a look at what's ahead for NXT Stand & Deliver and AEW Revolution. "The Silver King" opens with NXT [3:45] where Bron Breakker's reign on top continues to wear thin with Carmelo Hayes waiting in the wings, Roxanne Perez does not have a clear challenger for NXT's biggest show of the year, and Grayson Waller's issues with Shawn Michaels may lead to something exciting. Next is a dive into AEW [29:00] with the MJF-Bryan Danielson and Hangman Page-Jon Moxley storylines remaining strong while the rest of the product -- including tag team title change and primary women's creative -- comes across lackluster and stale. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 15, 2023
WWE presents its final event on the Road to WrestleMania 39 as 2023 Elimination Chamber emanates from Montreal. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Elimination Chamber ultimate preview [1:15:30] breaking down the card with predictions for each match. Will Sami Zayn topple The Bloodline by defeating Roman Reigns, or will Reigns remain undisputed champion with Cody Rhodes lying in wait? Who will emerge to challenge Bianca Belair, and what's ahead for Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley? The guys open with The Main Event [11:40] going in-depth The Usos' latest title defense and storyline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also talk plans for Becky Lynch and Bayley, Seth Rollins' road, Rhea Ripley's future and the rest of SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [21:50]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 9, 2023
AEW is going all-in on MJF's devil schtick, while NXT broke up one of WWE's few legitimate women's tag teams across a week that presented a mixed bag for both brands. Host Adam Silverstein kicks off with a dive into AEW [4:15] as it prepares to build for Revolution with MJF vs. Bryan Danielson becoming official, Toni Storm and Saraya playing old cards, and trajectories slowing for Ricky Starks and The Acclaimed. "The Silver King" then breaks down the latest from NXT [30:00], including Jacy Jayne turning on Gigi Dolan, Carmelo Hayes preparing for Bron Breakker, both Ilja Dragunov and Meiko Satomura returning, and some frustrating booking in the women's division. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 7, 2023
Another eventful week in WWE on the Road to WrestleMania 39 featured a near-complete build for 2023 WWE Elimination Chamber and a significant rebound for the women's division. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [9:20] taking a detailed look at Sami Zayn's blindside attack of Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes' all-time confrontation with Paul Heyman and how WWE is doing a tremendous job balancing both storylines. Later in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [50:00], "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the steel cage banger with Becky Lynch and Bayley, Lita's surprise return, plans for Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, both Chamber matches being finalized, plans for Edge and Beth Phoenix and much more. The guys then wrap up with The Last Word [1:38:40] and some breaking news about SummerSlam and Jerry "The King" Lawler. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 5, 2023
2023 NXT Vengeance Day delivered much of what fans wanted in the brand's first major event outside Florida in 10 months. Just minutes after the show, host Adam Silverstein took a seat to break down NXT Vengeance Day results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" dives into Bron Breakker's title reign and future atop the brand, whether expectations were met in Carmelo Hayes vs. Apollo Crews, standout performances from Roxanne Perez and the women, two title changes and a surprise show-stealer in Wes Lee vs. Dijak. Plus, what's up next for NXT at Stand & Deliver on WWE WrestleMania 39 weekend? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 2, 2023
Taking a rare trek outside its home base, NXT Vengeance Day in Charlotte presents a major opportunity for the brand with NXT Stand & Deliver ahead during WWE WrestleMania 39 weekend. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature NXT Vengeance Day ultimate preview [27:40] breaking down the card with predictions for each match. Which titles will switch hands, and will Carmelo Hayes take center stage? "The Silver King" answers that and more after breaking down another change for Alba Fyre and a few banger matches. Adam opens with a look at the week in AEW [3:30], including the continuation of Hangman Page vs. Jon Moxley, Konosuke Takeshita stepping up to MJF and the uninspired originals vs. outsiders angle with Saraya, Toni Storm, Jamie Hayter, Britt Baker and Ruby Soho. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 31, 2023
WWE is on a high after an extremely successful Royal Rumble with Elimination Chamber ahead and the Road to WrestleMania 39 officially underway. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the 400th episode of Getting Over with a second look at the Royal Rumble [8:30] before moving into The Main Event where Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley set the stage for their WrestleMania matches [47:30]. The guys discuss what the future holds for Sami Zayn and Jey Uso while booking the damn territory for WrestleMania 39. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from Raw and SmackDown [1:16:00], including the announced Chamber matches, Bianca Belair's booking, amping up Becky Lynch vs. Bayley, key changes for Asuka and Carmella, the return of Rick Boogs and more. Plus, the debut of The Last Word [1:45:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 29, 2023
The Road to WrestleMania 39 officially begins with the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble in the books. Just minutes after one of WWE's biggest shows of the year concluded, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down Royal Rumble results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the implosion of The Bloodline as Sami Zayn and Jey Uso make tough decisions after Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens concludes, the men's and women's Royal Rumble winners, a lack of surprises in those signature matches, Bray Wyatt returning to the ring for the first time in two years and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 26, 2023
With over one month until AEW Revolution and just over one week until NXT Vengeance Day, the brands tried to set a tone ahead of their forthcoming pay-per-views. Host Adam Silverstein opens with AEW [3:10] where some fire was added to the MJF vs. Bryan Danielson feud (despite it following an all-too-familiar script) and Jay Briscoe was finally honored properly thanks to a push from Tony Khan. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down NXT [25:05] with the Grayson Waller feud quickly becoming Bron Breakker's best in a year following a viral moment and tremendous brawl. Plus: Jacy Jane and Gigi Dolan show growth, New Day's title run feel's lackluster and Toni Storm vs. Ruby Soho ends up better than the initial booking. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 24, 2023
The Road to WrestleMania is nearly upon us as WWE presents one of its premier events, the 2023 Royal Rumble, coming off a special Raw is XXX go-home show featuring the Trial of Sami Zayn. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Royal Rumble ultimate preview [1:34:00] breaking down the card with predictions for each match. Will it be Sami, instead of Cody Rhodes or The Rock, winning the signature men's match? Is Rhea Ripley an obvious call for the women? Are Roman Reigns and Bianca Belair retaining their titles foregone conclusions? Will there be any major surprises? The guys open with The Main Event [20:15] as they go in-depth on the intricate, incredible storytelling involving The Bloodline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also recap The Undertaker passing the torch to Bray Wyatt, Brock Lesnar's return, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley getting cut and the rest of Raw is XXX and SmackDown in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:30]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 19, 2023
The untimely death of Jay Briscoe at age 38 has rocked the world of professional wrestling. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a retrospective of Briscoe's exceedingly successful career before moving into the show covering all facets of NXT and AEW. "The Silver King" looks at NXT [6:20] rebounding from a disastrous New Year's Evil with a solid build to Vengeance Day, why Alba Fyre is stuck in purgatory, how long New Day's excursion will last and what's next for Carmelo Hayes. Next is a breakdown of the week in AEW [24:20], including MJF's obsession with being a devil or monster, the brand's overall failures to capitalize on momentum, recent bangers from Bryan Danielson and Darby Allin, Saraya and Toni Storm turning heel, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 17, 2023
The 2023 WWE Royal Rumble and Raw 30 are fast approaching with WWE igniting the builds for both major shows. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an in-depth look at the latest Bloodline story developments in The Main Event [5:45]. The guys focus on Sami Zayn being marginalized and gaslit by Roman Reigns before considering a potential split of the tag team titles before WrestleMania, Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [29:50] covering Cody Rhodes announcing his return at the Rumble, Bobby Lashley and a reforming Hurt Business, what's next for GUNTHER, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley falling flat and Alexa Bliss doing better work with Uncle Howdy than Bray Wyatt. Plus, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" Book the Damn Territory [1:33:00] by breaking down the top of their WrestleMania 39 cards before the road to the Showcase of the Immortals begins. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 12, 2023
AEW delivered massively with a special episode of Dynamite in Los Angeles, while NXT disappointed with odd booking on its own New Year's Evil special. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest from both brands across the last week starting with AEW [4:50], which also aired a Battle of the Belts special last Friday. "The Silver King" discusses The Elite winning a best-of-seven series for the trios titles, Jon Moxley's concussion storyline after a loss to Hangman Page, Adam Cole's surprise return, MJF's frustrating promo and Mercedes Mone ultimately not appearing on Dynamite. Adam then dives into a surprisingly rough NXT New Year's Evil special [40:10] that failed to deliver on announced matches and featured multiple overbooked finishes with Jinder Mahal's return serving as perhaps the highlight of the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 10, 2023
The Bloodline appears to be shifting gears as Roman Reigns' blow up directed at Sami Zayn may have kick-started the WrestleMania 39 chapter of this long-term storyline. Host Adam Silverstein spends The Main Event [5:15] diving into the ins and outs of Roman's interactions with Sami, including the breaking of Reigns' psyche, Zayn's possible breaking point and beyond. "The Silver King" then covers the rest of the week from SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [14:00] where topics include Judgment Day's incredible Monday night with Rhea Ripley's continued ascension, Charlotte Flair's early booking as champion, Alexa Bliss meeting Uncle Howdy, Bobby Lashley's return triggering a reformed Hurt Business, Cody Rhodes' continued video packages, Baron Corbin's unsalvageable character and plenty of booking the damn territory for WrestleMania. Plus, Adam provides some insight on the WWE creative team's present mindset. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 9, 2023
The 2022 Getting Over Awards stand as professional wrestling's greatest awards show as host Adam Silverstein, co-host Chris Vannini and our Getting Over-heads honor the best of the best (and worst of the worst) from the last calendar year. The Meatys are awarded to the best wrestlers, matches, storylines, feuds, events and brands that dominated the squared circle in 2022. End the year the right way as "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover pro wrestling's highlights across the last 12 months. The guys discuss the dominance of Roman Reigns and The Bloodline, Cody Rhodes flipping from AEW to WWE, the best (and worst) in-ring action of the year and much more. The third annual Getting Over Awards are a can't-miss show as The Meatys wrap up 2022 with a bang. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 6, 2023
Just six months after resigning from WWE and later retiring, Vince McMahon has reversed course and stated his intention to force his way back into the company in search of a potential sale. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convene to share their instant reaction to the monumental news. "The Silver King" breaks down the details of McMahon's planned return before "Vintage" joins to dive into the circumstances surrounding the move; the futures of Stephanie McMahon, Nick Khan and Paul Levesque (Triple H) in their respective roles; how Vince's return could alter the talent and creative departments; potential buyers for WWE; and what it all means as WWE enters its most important stretch of the year with the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 39 ahead. Don't miss this instant reaction. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 5, 2023
Sasha Banks debuting as Mercedes Moné at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 kicks off a loaded episode as 2023 remains off to a hot start. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at Mercedes' first in-ring appearance since leaving WWE before diving into speculation about whether she's headed to AEW or perhaps back to WWE [3:35]. Next is a breakdown of the major matches at Wrestle Kingdom [17:00], mainly the epic between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW's revamped look for 2023 [26:15], its build to next week's star-studded show, plans for for MJF vs. Bryan Danielson and Darby Allin winning the TNT title. NXT was primarily centered around the build for New Year's Evil and Vengeance Day [49:00] with Bron Breakker and Grayson Waller closing the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 3, 2023
WWE ended 2022 and kicked off 2023 with a bang as builds to the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 39 began across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [5:40] covering The Bloodline's dominance, Roman Reigns' growing jealousy of Sami Zayn and John Cena's return. The guys also dive deep into Charlotte Flair's surprise return and the eye roll-inducing SmackDown women's title win over Ronda Rousey that immediately followed [39:45]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [59:50] where topics include Uncle Howdy emerging against Bray Wyatt, Alexa Bliss' turn back to the dark side, foreshadowing of Cody Rhodes' expected return and Dominik Mysterio doing time. Plus, a potential return for Hurt Business, the future of Sasha Banks and Naomi and where the women's title picture is headed. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 29, 2022
The wildest 12-month period in professional wrestling history nears its conclusion as Getting Over presents a special Year in Review episode recapping the biggest headlines of 2022. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break 2022 down on a near-daily basis, beginning with Roman Reigns testing positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Brock Lesnar match at WWE Day 1 and ending with Mandy Rose being released after dropping the NXT women's title. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take deep dives an investigation leading to the sudden retirement of Vince McMahon, CM Punk imploding after becoming champion at AEW All Out, Cody Rhodes' stunning decision to leave AEW for WWE, the deaths of Scott Hall and Antonio Inoki, Bray Wyatt and Saraya (Pagie) returning to the ring, plus everything else in between. A must-listen before the calendar turns to 2023! Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 29, 2022
Just minutes before the show, news broke that talented luchador Dragon Lee has signed with WWE. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the intricacies of that signing for WWE/NXT and what it means for AEW [3:20] before jumping into regularly scheduled programming. "The Silver King" dives into how both brands concluded 2022 beginning with AEW [8:10] where three banger matches led the way on an entertaining Dynamite with Death Triangle and The Elite battling for the sixth time, Bryan Danielson stepping up to MJF and Samoa Joe shining in a take down of Wardlow. Next, Adam looks at a filler episode of NXT [28:40] where the stage was set for New Year's Evil, Toxic Attraction set a new course and Wendy Choo overcame Cora Jade. Plus: Hangman Page's concussion storyline, Chris Jericho vs. Ricky Starks, plans for Carmelo Hayes, improvements for Schism and more across both brands. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 27, 2022
WWE prepared to close out 2022 by adding layers to some of its longer-term storylines. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss WWE holding two house shows instead of airing a live Monday Night Raw [4:00] before diving into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown [9:15]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss Roman Reigns drawing Sami Zayn closer, what to expect as John Cena returns for the final SmackDown of 2022, failures in the women's gauntlet match, Bray Wyatt's latest quirk, a sponsored "Pitch Black" match at Royal Rumble, holiday matches on TV and Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley invading Christmas. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 22, 2022
NXT and AEW are building to special New Year's shows while setting the stage for major changes in 2023. Host Adam Silverstein looks at the latest across both brands. "The Silver King" starts with NXT [5:45] with Grayson Waller emerging as a threat to Bron Breakker, Carmelo Hayes taking his first steps becoming the true No. 1 contender, Roxanne Perez making her first appearance as champion, and a pair of tag team title matches rocking the crowd with New Day particularly raising the rent. Adam then dives into AEW [29:20] with Ricky Starks moving on to a feud with Chris Jericho, Bryan Danielson finding a hurdle to overcome before fighting MJF, Jamie Hayter vs. Hikaru Shida stealing the show as the main event of Dynamite, and arguably the worst segment of the year involving Swerve Strickland developing Mogul Affiliates while attacking Keith Lee with Rick Ross at his side. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 20, 2022
SmackDown and Monday Night Raw both delivered entering the holidays as WWE began setting its course for the Royal Rumble. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [9:05] where Sami Zayn's establishment in The Bloodline was delayed as Kevin Owens continued to infuriate Roman Reigns. The guys dive into how Sami's big night played out, the latest dynamics between Bloodline members and what lies ahead for the faction with John Cena and Seth Rollins involving themselves. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [46:35] where topics include Bray Wyatt unveiling Uncle Howdy, Alexa Bliss' character change, the GUNTHER vs. Ricochet banger, Becky Lynch reengaging with Bayley, Rhea Ripley's intergender match with Akira Tozawa, the return and main roster debut of Bronson Reed, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 15, 2022
AEW delivered Winter is Coming with MJF's first world title defense against Ricky Starks featured on the show. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into everything that went down on the Winter is Coming edition of AEW Dynamite [14:25], including the main event finish, Chris Jericho acting as the Razor Ramon to Action Andretti's 1-2-3 Kid, what's next for Jon Moxley and Hangman Page, where the Death Triangle vs. The Elite series is headed and the women again being pushed to the back burner. "The Silver King" also breaks down highlights from ROH Final Battle [3:10], including the FTR vs. The Briscoes trilogy concluding, Jericho dropping the ROH title to Claudio Castagnoli and Athena becoming the new ROH women's champion. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 14, 2022
Mandy Rose has been released by WWE after 413 days as NXT women's champion and just hours after dropping the title in hot-shot fashion to 21-year-old Roxanne Perez. Host Adam Silverstein shares his instant reaction to the latest shocking development in WWE. He discusses the circumstances surrounding Mandy's release, discourse about the move, her career in WWE, what's to come of Toxic Attraction and the elevation of Roxanne as leader of the division. "The Silver King" also breaks down the rest of the week post-NXT Deadline, including Booker T on commentary, Grayson Waller emerging as Bron Breakker's challenger, New Day beginning their tag team title reign, what the future holds for Carmelo Hayes and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 13, 2022
WWE has entered its usual holiday down period as 2022 nears its end with a filler episode of SmackDown and relatively boring edition of Raw leading to stagnant storylines. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a discussion of the latest allegations against former WWE chairman Vince McMahon [2:00] and close it with an update on William Regal [1:35:00]. The Main Event [10:00] takes a look at Sami Zayn preparing for his big night on SmackDown with Kevin Owens stealing the show on Raw. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [32:25] where topics include Bobby Lashley’s kayfabe firing, Bray Wyatt cooling off, New Day's usage, character changes for Asuka and Alexa Bliss, Kurt Angle's birthday, Gable Steveson's future and much more from the week in WWE. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 11, 2022
Just minutes after NXT Deadline 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein sat down to analyze NXT Deadline results with grades for each match and predictions going forward on Getting Over's signature instant analysis show. The debuting Iron Survivor Challenge served as the event's hot topic with the match concept ultimately exceeding expectations as two No. 1 contenders were crowned. The question is whether the expected winners -- Roxanne Perez and Carmelo Hayes -- actually came out on top. Beyond that, New Day surprised in a tag team championship battle with Pretty Deadly, Bron Breakker and Apollo Crews tussled over the NXT title, and Alba Fyre met long-time rival Isla Dawn to potentially end their feud. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 8, 2022
WWE's final premium live event of 2022 arrives from its developmental brand with NXT Deadline featuring two Iron Survivor Challenge matches and a pair of championship bouts. Host Adam Silverstein dives into NXT Deadline with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview breaking down every match and storyline with predictions [41:00]. Are Carmelo Hayes and Roxanne Perez the obvious winners, will Bron Breakker get past Apollo Crews, and does New Day have any chance of getting an excursion in NXT? "The Silver King" answers all of that and more. But first, Adam dives into the latest from AEW [3:20] ahead of Winter is Coming and ROH Final Battle, including Ricky Starks' starring moment opposite MJF, William Regal's departure angle, Jon Moxley stepping into a leadership role and possible hints about Sasha Banks debuting for the brand [24:35]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 6, 2022
WWE is attempting to manage its in-between time with Survivor Series: WarGames in the books and the Royal Rumble still months away. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into a mixed bag across SmackDown and Raw starting with The Main Event [15:35] where the Bloodline storyline enters its next phase with Solo Sikoa dominating and questions remaining about Sami Zayn's allegiance. The guys also discuss William Regal's potential return to WWE and what it will mean both in front of the camera and backstage. Next, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [41:15] where topics include a revitalized women's division featuring more talent and better storylines -- led by Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley and Damage CTRL -- an extreme focus from Seth Rollins, Bobby Lashley and others on Austin Theory's United States championship, Ricochet vs. Santos Escobar in the World Cup final and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 2, 2022
After trending upwards last week, both AEW and NXT fell flat as the brands respectively build towards AEW Winter is Coming and NXT Deadline. Host Adam Silverstein opens with AEW [5:30] where "Hangman" Adam Page returned to confront Jon Moxley, MJF delivered a lacking promo in his first appearance as AEW champion, William Regal appeared to be written out of the territory and the Jericho Appreciation Society vs. Blackpool Combat Club feud reached new lows. Next, "The Silver King" tackles NXT [39:50] where Shawn Michaels hosted a roundtable to determine the Iron Survivor Challenge participants, DIJAK made his in-ring return and Bron Breakker confronted Apollo Crews at a diner in what felt like a filler episode. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 30, 2022
Fresh off a stellar performance at WWE Survivor Series WarGames, women's tag team champion Dakota Kai stops by Getting Over for an exclusive interview detailing her crazy 2022. Dakota joins host Adam Silverstein for a conversation that dives into her whirlwind four months since returning at SummerSlam, becoming Ms. WarGames after an MVP performance this year, getting into a groove again in the ring, the origins and formation of Damage CTRL, IYO SKY being the best kind of psychopath, Bayley remaining a supportive friend, her frustrations with NXT in 2021 and why she did not end up signing elsewhere before Triple H called with an opportunity to rejoin WWE. This is a conversation you do not want to miss. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 29, 2022
The fallout from 2022 WWE Survivor Series WarGames started immediately after the show as Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens got into a heated confrontation backstage. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss the alleged incident before moving to The Main Event [15:00] where The Bloodline embracing Sami Zayn and what it means for future WWE storylines creates intrigue. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down the rest of the week across SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and the Ugly [42:00] with topics including Becky Lynch becoming The Man (of the people), Mia Yim and Candice LaRae being featured, Rhea Ripley invading the Mysterio family's Thanksgiving, changes to Seth Rollins and Austin Theory and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 27, 2022
Just minutes after WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Survivor Series WarGames results with grades for each match and predictions going forward on Getting Over's signature instant analysis. As WarGames matches moved in different directions, Sami Zayn's relationships with Kevin Owens as well as Roman Reigns and The Bloodline took center stage. Meanwhile, Becky Lynch's return created intrigue for the women as she aligned with Bianca Belair and stood off with Bayley and Rhea Ripley. Plus, Seth Rollins vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Austin Theory tore the house down, AJ Styles vs. Finn Balor shined, and Ronda Rousey vs. Shotzi proved a disappointment. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 24, 2022
AEW's fallout from Full Gear and NXT's build to Deadline take center stage on this special Thanksgiving episode. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest from both brands beginning with AEW [4:38] where Dynamite featured a couple banger matches -- Death Triangle vs. The Elite, Chris Jericho vs. Tomohiro Ishii -- but not much in the way of pay-per-view follow up other than William Regal being threatened by Jon Moxley with Bryan Danielson playing peacemaker. "The Silver King" then moves to NXT [24:25] where Wes Lee finally dispatched Carmelo Hayes, Dijak returned, Bron Breakker got some character development, Chase U entertained, Scrypts debuted and the women were again heavily featured. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 22, 2022
WWE's final premium live event of the year arrives with WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022 featuring two signature battles inside the structure, a pair of championship bouts and a dream match. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Survivor Series WarGames with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [40:40] breaking down every match and storyline with predictions. Will Roman Reigns and The Bloodline emerge from WarGames, or will Sheamus or Kevin Owens stand tall? Is Becky Lynch the obvious fifth woman joining Bianca Belair in the battle against Damage CTRL and Rhea Ripley, or is a different surprise in store? Plus, Ronda Rousey vs. Shotzi suffers from a lacking build, Seth Rollins defends against Bobby Lashley and a rebuilt Austin Theory, and AJ Styles vs. Finn Balor will likely be too sweet. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" hit it all after The Good The Bad and The Ugly [8:25] where topics include Bray Wyatt's feud with LA Knight, Mustafa Ali's underdog role and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 20, 2022
Just minutes after AEW Full Gear 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down AEW Full Gear results with grades for each match and predictions going forward on Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss three title changes, whether Jon Moxley vs. MJF for the AEW world title was successfully executed, the return of The Elite and the real Kenny Omega, Saraya's first match in five years vs. Britt Baker, Toni Storm vs. Jamie Hayer being featured, what's next for Samoa Joe, Wardlow and Chris Jericho, and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.
Nov 17, 2022
AEW's final pay-per-view of 2022 has arrived with AEW Full Gear featuring a huge main-event showdown between Jon Moxley and MJF along with a number of intriguing matches that should make for an interesting card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Full Gear with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [11:30] breaking down every match and storyline with predictions. Will MJF beat Mox for the title, and if so, will he do it as a face or heel? What will Saraya look like in her return to action against Britt Baker? Are The Elite shoe-ins for the trios championships? Why exactly are Sting and Jeff Jarrett on this card? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all that and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 16, 2022
Will the title reigns of Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose ever end? The featured NXT champions successfully defended their respective titles again this week, leading host Adam Silverstein to wonder who will actually knock them off their perches. "The Silver King" also dives into Shawn Michaels' announcement of the Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline, a banger between Apollo Crews and JD McDonagh, Booker T continuing to shine, Zoey Stark's promo segment, the surprising debut of Isla Dawn, the identity of Scrypts and much more from this week's NXT. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 15, 2022
WWE is quickly moving to Survivor Series WarGames with builds for the signature matches taking major steps. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the men's match in The Main Event [16:15] where The Usos and New Day reignited their rivalry ahead of a clunky segment with Sheamus and Drew McIntyre returning to confront Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. The guys discuss Kevin Owens' injury, who will step up for the babyfaces, Sami Zayn's future and the eventual return of Cody Rhodes. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover the rest of SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [34:10] where topics include a questionable double turn with Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley crushing Mustafa Ali, Austin Theory's tremendous rebound, Mia Yim and Rhea Ripley joining WarGames, a potential Becky Lynch return, Shotzi stepping to Ronda Rousey, Bray Wyatt feuding with LA Knight, the SmackDown World Cup and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 10, 2022
AEW and NXT bounced back with improved shows as the brands build to AEW Full Gear 2022 and NXT Deadline, respectively. Host Adam Silverstein opens with AEW [7:30] where dynamite promos from MJF and Jon Moxley added intensity to their title match, Saraya revealed she has been cleared to wrestle, Katsuyori Shibata returned to the ring (with Mike Tyson on commentary), Jeff Jarrett confounded again, and a convoluted match with Chris Jericho, Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli and Sammy Guevara emerged. "The Silver King" moves to NXT [44:45] where Zoey Stark turned heel, Cora Jade and Indi Hartwell stood out in promos, the Grayson Waller Effect made waves, the futures for Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose as NXT champions came into focus, and we got the best presentation yet for JD McDonagh and The Schism. Plus: What is the big NXT Deadline announcement, and when will Donovan Dijak and Scrypts debut? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 8, 2022
WWE's hot streak under Triple H came to a screeching halt Monday night as Raw wasted the momentum from Crown Jewel with a lackluster show featuring one of the worst crowds in years. Host Adam Silverstein opens with some bonus takes from Crown Jewel [8:25] before moving to The Main Event for an in-depth look at what went wrong Monday night, primarily as Austin Theory failed to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase during a United States open challenge involving a double turn by Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley [14:45]. "The Silver King" then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw this week [46:25], including the GUNTHER vs. Rey Mysterio banger, Mia Yim returning to neutralize Rhea Ripley, Nikki Cross helping trash the 24/7 championship, Survivor Series: WarGames plans coming together, Matt Riddle's odd insertion into The Usos vs. New Day, improvements for Liv Morgan and Shayna Baszler, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 6, 2022
Shortly after WWE Crown Jewel 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Crown Jewel results with grades for each match and predictions going forward to WWE Survivor Series: WarGames and WrestleMania 39 with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss Logan Paul's incredible showing against Roman Reigns (plus Logan's unfortunate injury), meat-on-meat action with Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley and Braun Strowman vs. Omos, two tremendous women's matches with Bianca Belair vs. Bayley and Asuka & Alexa Bliss vs. Damage CTRL, Bray Wyatt's storyline development, a potential Sasha Banks return and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.
Nov 3, 2022
AEW took a surprising turn for the worse after weeks of quality booking despite Full Gear approaching, while NXT continued making strides in its white-and-gold era. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything from both brands with the final two months of 2022 ahead. "The Silver King" kicks off with AEW [5:25] where surprising appearances by Jeff Jarrett, Katsuyori Shibata, Colt Cabana ... and Rick Ross were featured rather than top champions and challengers, creating a strange episode of Dynamite with few positives as The Elite and House of Black appear to be nearing returns. Next, Adam dives into NXT [40:50] with champions Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose returning to see challengers step up as R-Truth suffered a serious injury, Zoey Stark teased a heel turn and T-Bar appears to be morphing back into Donovan Dijak. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 1, 2022
WWE prepares for its penultimate premium live event of 2022 with WWE Crown Jewel featuring three championship matches and a few rivalry feuds. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Crown Jewel with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [1:18:30] breaking down every match and storyline with predictions. Would WWE be insane enough to end Roman Reigns' run and put the title on Logan Paul? Will Bayley finally get over Bianca Belair? How much damn meat will be slapped when Brock Lesnar fights Bobby Lashley? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all that and more. The guys open with The Main Event [8:45] covering the all-time "Ucey" segment featuring Reigns, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso and The Bloodline as well as the latest in the Bray Wyatt saga. Plus, Adam interviews Austin Theory [33:45], and Chris joins for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [48:45] with topics including Theory vs. Seth Rollins, Emma returning vs. Ronda Rousey, Johnny Gargano's whistleblowing and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 27, 2022
Brand new NXT North American champion Wes Lee joins the show for an extended conversation with host Adam Silverstein [3:05] covering his road to WWE, the unplanned end of MSK, representation, his relationship with Shawn Michaels, changes to NXT and the genesis of his name. "The Silver King" then breaks down the first NXT after Halloween Havoc [37:00] with the tag team titles featured prominently, Apollo Crews focusing on Bron Breakker, R-Truth surprising, JD McDonagh finally figuring things out and Simone Johnson (Ava Raine) making her debut. Next, Adam looks at the week across AEW [1:02:12], including the imminent return of The Elite with a tease on Dynamite, whether MJF's babyface turn is a ruse, plans for Jon Moxley and Bryan Danielson, what's next for Chris Jericho, FTR vs. Swerve in Our Glory and prominent stars still missing in action. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 25, 2022
WWE's premium live event schedule is undergoing a shakeup as Crown Jewel approaches with Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul as the main event. Host Adam Silverstein opens with news on WWE's schedule [3:35] as co-host Chris Vannini joins to begin The Main Event [26:15] with long-term plans for The Bloodline coming into focus. The guys discuss what to expect at Crown Jewel, teams for Survivor Series WarGames and whether Sami Zayn or Kevin Owens is poised for a title chance in early 2023. They also take an in-depth look at Bray Wyatt's evolving character. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [51:40] where topics include Rhea Ripley's rise boosting Dominik Mysterio and Judgment Day, Nikki Cross' return, Ronda Rousey and Liv Morgan's character changes, too little Seth Rollins, Matt RIddle's unfortunate booking, continued failures with Baron Corbin and Raw being stuck in midcard hell. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 23, 2022
Just minutes after NXT Halloween Havoc 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein sat down to dive into NXT Halloween Havoc results with grades for each match and predictions going forward on Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" breaks down a pair of banger matches for the NXT and North American championships, Bron Breakker's future, Ilja Dragunov's place in professional wrestling, Wes Lee's special moment, when Mandy Rose's title reign will finally end, and how four youngsters in Roxanne Perez, Cora Jade, Julius Creed and Damon Kemp all left strong impressions in NXT's penultimate premium live event of the year. Plus, news and notes from Shawn Michaels post-show conference call. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.
Oct 19, 2022
A successful go-home show to NXT Halloween Havoc 2022 featured superstars from the WWE main roster, while an exciting edition of AEW Dynamite unfortunately ended with "Hangman" Adam Page suffering a concussion. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into both brands one day earlier than usual. "The Silver King" wraps up with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview providing predictions and picks for NXT Halloween Havoc [40:18], including whether the long title reigns of Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose finally end. Plus: Shinsuke Nakamura, Rhea Ripley, Raquel Rodriguez, Austin Theory and the Good Brothers appear on NXT. However, Adam begins with a look at AEW [5:48], including Hangman's condition coming out of his AEW title match with Jon Moxley, an expert-level promo segment between MJF and William Regal, what the future holds for Bryan Danielson, plans for Saraya and Britt Baker, three Ring of Honor debuts and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 18, 2022
WWE focused on intensity this week with two attack segments ramping up the excitement as Roman Reigns was absent and The Bloodline took a backseat. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event where they focus on Bray Wyatt's first in-ring segment [22:00]. "The Silver King" explains why Wyatt intrigued and impressed, while "Vintage" breaks down why he remains in wait-and-see mode. The guys move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [40:00] where topics include raising the rent in Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross, Sami Zayn and Jey Uso getting along, Mustafa Ali being elevated against Seth Rollins, Rey Mysterio moving to SmackDown and becoming No. 1 contender, the too-heavy focus on Damage CTRL, Liv Morgan going extreme and the botched returns of Elias (invading the Rollins vs. Matt Riddle Feud) and Baron Corbin alongside JBL. Plus: NXT infusions with the main roster and reported changes to WWE's premium live event schedule. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 13, 2022
AEW got back to basics as Dynamite delivered in its Toronto debut, while NXT continued its build to Halloween Havoc with an improved show. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything across a trio of AEW shows, including another Battle of the Belts, and the latest NXT. "The Silver King" opens with AEW [16:35] where MJF and "Hangman" Adam Page delivered notable promos that may indicate character changes, Daniel Garcia's heel turn became a swerve elongating an endless faction feud, Renee Paquette debuted with a far-too-limited role initially, Orange Cassidy won his first title and the women's division was par for the course. Next, Adam dives into NXT [49:25] as the Halloween Havoc card came into greater focus, Nathan Frazer and Axiom put on a banger, Sonya Deville made a surprise return alongside Toxic Attraction, Booker T stepped into his new commentary role, and both Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez appear ready to get some main roster rub. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 11, 2022
WWE bookended Extreme Rules with the season premieres of SmackDown and Raw, two divergent shows that featured exciting returns and debuts. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an overview of the premieres, changes WWE made to its broadcasting teams and a surprising lack of Bray Wyatt. The guys then slide into The Main Event [26:15] where Roman Reigns and The Bloodline dominate the conversation with the incredible work of Sami Zayn and Jey Uso stealing the spotlight. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [44:50] with topics including Brock Lesnar's surprising return to confront Bobby Lashley, Seth Rollins winning the United States championship, the DX 25th anniversary celebration, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows returning alongside AJ Styles, Judgment Day's future, booking problems in the women's division, Legado del Fantasma's main roster debut with Zelina Vega, and LA Knight's emergence. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 9, 2022
Just minutes after WWE Extreme Rules 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Extreme Rules results with grades for each match and predictions going forward to Crown Jewel and beyond with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss the electric return of Bray Wyatt after the close of the show and whether it was one of the best such moments in wrestling history. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins in the Fight Pit with Daniel Cormier as the special guest referee; a thrilling and shocking finish to Edge vs. Finn Balor in an "I Quit" match that involved Beth Phoenix and Rhea Ripley; women's title decisions involving Bianca Belair, Bayley, Liv Morgan and Ronda Rousey; the booking of Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross in a strap match; and the Brawling Brutes putting on yet another banger with Imperium in a donnybrook. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.
Oct 6, 2022
AEW celebrated its three-year anniversary this week, while NXT introduced its third major era with new branding a continued build to Halloween Havoc. Host Adam Silverstein looks at everything that went down across both products starting with AEW [4:20] where controversy swirled around Andrade El Idolo and Sammy Guevara that overshadowed Dynamite and created another solid show. "The Silver King" then moves to NXT [42:50] where a set change and adjustments to the main event booking were highlights on an episode that largely lacked in the wrestling department. Other topics include Daniel Garcia being stuck in purgatory, Chris Jericho never losing, National Scissoring Day with The Acclaimed, Saraya's status, the Creed Brothers' potential, Mandy Rose's future as champion and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Oct 4, 2022
WWE appropriately heads to Philadelphia for 2022 WWE Extreme Rules, which features a card filled with stipulation matches but missing some top champions. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Extreme Rules with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [1:13:00] breaking down every match and storyline with predictions. Will Bayley climb the ladder over Bianca Belair and/or will Ronda Rousey get more extreme than Liv Morgan to become new women's champions? Is Drew McIntyre winning his blood feud with Karrion Kross a must? Will this be the end of Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins with Daniel Cormier officiating in the Fight Pit? How will Edge or Finn Balor get the other to say, "I Quit?" "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all that and more after opening with the death of Antonio Inoki, covering the newest White Rabbit clues leading to a potential Bray Wyatt return in The Main Event [14:15] and discussing the latest from The Bloodline across SmackDown and Raw during The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [30:15]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 29, 2022
AEW began establishing storylines following Grand Slam, while NXT prepared for its latest rebranding as it continued building to Halloween Havoc. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything from the last week across both brands starting with NXT [5:30] where Ilja Dragunov inserted himself between Bron Breakker and JD McDonagh, Alba Fyre stalked Mandy Rose, Pretty Deadly shined and some rough booking decisions disappointed. Next, "The Silver King" moves to AEW [31:12] where he first breaks down Rampage: Grand Slam, including the Golden Ticket battle royal and appearances from Great Muta and Action Bronson. AEW Dynamite featured an odd double feature of Juice Robinson and Bandido challenging respective champions Jon Moxley and Chris Jericho, Saraya's abysmal attempt to start another "revolution," MJF establishing himself as a threat and Daniel Garcia remaining constipated in his breakaway from Jericho. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 27, 2022
The two-year storyline featuring Roman Reigns and The Bloodline received a shot in the arm as Sami Zayn was finally accepted by the faction. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open this week's WWE episode with The Main Event [11:35] focusing on arguably the segment of the year as Reigns welcomed Zayn into his family with open arms. The guys dive into the fascinating dynamics of Zayn and Jey Uso, how the Samoan elders could ignite The Rock's return and The Usos' place in the tag team pantheon. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [43:10] where topics include the latest White Rabbit teases for Bray Wyatt, Edge's surprise return against Finn Balor and Judgment Day, Candice LaRae's debut and the build to Bianca Belair vs. Bayley. Plus: Extreme Rules is finally getting extreme again as Liv Morgan takes a risk, Braun Strowman and Otis bump meat, Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross bores and Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins intensifies. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 22, 2022
AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam 2022 again delivered strong action and a couple surprises as NXT focused on rebranding and transitioning its product. Host Adam Silverstein dives into everything that went down across both brands this week starting with extended analysis and grades of the AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam results [3:55]. "The Silver King" looks at Jon Moxley outlasting Bryan Danielson, a far-too-heavy focus on MJF, the debut of Saraya (WWE's Paige) and the decisions to strap up Chris Jericho and The Acclaimed. Adam then moves to NXT [45:10] where topics include the convoluted booking of Solo Sikoa's North American championship storyline, Ilja Dragunov's surprise return, plans for Carmelo Hayes, Toxic Attraction's future and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 20, 2022
WWE is running hot with three premium live events over the next two months. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini waste no time jumping into The Main Event to analyze the booking of Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul at WWE Crown Jewel [6:30], how The Bloodline has become an epic long-term storyline [31:55] and the positives and negatives of Triple H transitioning to WWE Survivor Series: WarGames for the first time [49:30]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then lead off The Good, The Bad and The Ugly by diving into the "White Rabbit" teases and whether they indicate the forthcoming return of Bray Wyatt [1:02:25]. Other topics include: Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins in the Fight Pit at WWE Extreme Rules, Bobby Lashley's United States championship run, the development of Damage CTRL and Judgment Day, Finn Balor confronting AJ Styles and the improving tag team division. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 15, 2022
Change is coming to NXT and AEW with host Adam Silverstein here to break it all down across an in-depth episode covering the happenings across both brands. "The Silver King" begins with NXT [3:20] where a white-and-gold rebrand appears to be on the horizon following a tremendous one-year anniversary of the NXT 2.0 product. On that show, a surprise appearance from Solo Sikoa led to a notable title change, the women were heavily featured and numerous storylines built on the road to Halloween Havoc. Adam next dives into AEW Dynamite's build to Grand Slam [37:25], including the Jon Moxley vs. Bryan Danielson final, MJF's focus on Mox, Stokely Hathaway's introduction of The Firm, odd creative for the tag team division and extremely disappointing women's booking. Plus: Rampage's focus on Ring of Honor and Miro's return to purgatory. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 13, 2022
WWE set its course for Extreme Rules as creative across SmackDown and Raw left a bit to be desired for the first time in the Triple H era. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [15:20] as they discuss the overlooked bright side of Roman Reigns' extended title run, Pat McAfee's decision to take a break for ESPN's "College GameDay" and Triple H setting the record straight on numerous topics. The guys then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [55:00] where topics include Solo Sikoa's main roster debut, what the future holds for Drew McIntyre and Karrion Kross, Johnny Gargano's debut match, Kevin Owens' promo of the year contender, Bobby Lashley injecting himself between Seth Rollins and Matt Riddle, extensive issues with women's booking, usage of Judgment Day and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 8, 2022
The fallout from a controversial and chaotic AEW All Out continues as AEW has been forced to vacate two newly won titles and suspend nearly a dozen wrestlers and personnel. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into AEW's on- and off-screen decisions [3:45], including Tony Khan's actions/inactions, details about the backstage brawl involving CM Punk, plans to crown new champions, the return of MJF, Jon Moxley's passionate promo, what the future holds for Kenny Omega, the Young Bucks and others, and everything that went down on AEW Dynamite. "The Silver King" then breaks down the latest episode of NXT [38:10] as the brand resets following NXT Worlds Collide and the closure of NXT UK. Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose are both awaiting formal challengers in a disappointing main event picture, while the midcard remains strong with big names like Meiko Satomura, Ricochet, Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H. still taking residence at the WWE Performance Center. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 6, 2022
A wild year in professional wrestling continued following one of the busiest weekends of the year with WWE coming off Clash at the Castle and AEW following All Out with a controversial, headline-making press conference. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini begin with a detailed look AEW's major problem with not only CM Punk but owner Tony Khan following an appalling set of words and actions taken Sunday night [4:00]. "The Silver King" and Vintage" then dive into the latest in the world of WWE [46:15], including last-chance thoughts on Clash at the Castle, Braun Strowman making a surprise return on Raw, Ronda Rousey's future booking, Rhea Ripley making a man out of Dominik Mysterio, a surprisingly awesome Viking Rules match, problems with the tag team division, a big moment for Bianca Belair, a potential Sasha Banks and Naomi return, Dexter Lumis, Johnny Gargano, Kevin Owens and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Sep 5, 2022
Just minutes after a busy Sunday in the world of professional wrestling concluded, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened to break down the results of AEW All Out and NXT Worlds Collide with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover each match on the cards with grades for the in-ring action and predictions going forward for the brands and their wrestlers. The guys open with AEW All Out [7:05] where Jon Moxley and CM Punk battled in a controversial match for the AEW title, an inaugural trios champion and interim women's champion were crowned, The Acclaimed made a splash and a surprise return contributed to an lackluster card. Adam then evaluates NXT Worlds Collide [1:38:28], which featured three championship unification matches, including a Bron Breakker vs. Tyler Bate banger, another tremendous bout between Carmelo Hayes and Ricochet and an unexpected heel turn on a short yet explosive card. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.
Sep 4, 2022
Just minutes after WWE Clash at the Castle went off the air, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the horn to break down WWE Clash at the Castle results with grades for each match and predictions going forward to Extreme Rules and beyond with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" opens by discussing the booking of Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre for the undisputed WWE universal championship, whether the right man won and what's next for the world titles. Adam then breaks down a big meaty brawl between GUNTHER and Sheamus, Matt Riddle and Seth Rollins putting on a show, a notable heel turn, a surprise main roster debut, the tremendous reception for Edge, what's next for Bianca Belair and Bayley, a thunderous crowd in Cardiff, Wales, and why WWE should make the United Kingdom a more regular stop. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.
Sep 1, 2022
AEW took a long, strange trip to book its main event, but AEW All Out 2022 nevertheless returns to Chicago featuring a card stacked to the brim with top wrestling talent. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into AEW All Out with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [29:15] breaking down every match with predictions. Did AEW's convoluted storytelling lead to a more or less exciting Jon Moxley vs. CM Punk title match? Will Kenny Omega be crowned with another title shortly after his return? Does AEW finally strap up Toni Storm with Thunder Rosa sidelined? Plus, will there be any surprises, and are more than a dozen matches really necessary? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer those questions and more after opening with an overview of AEW booking as of late along with breakdowns from Dynamite and Rampage [3:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 31, 2022
Despite a truncated build, NXT Worlds Collide 2022 has been made to feel like one of the most important shows in brand history. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into NXT Worlds Collide with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [15:45] breaking down every match on the card with predictions. With the NXT, women's and tag team titles all being unified, will any of the NXT UK talent emerge as champions? Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose aim to continue their lengthy reigns, while Tyler Bate, Meiko Satomura and Blair Davenport look to make an impact in the United States. Plus, Carmelo Hayes and Ricochet could steal not just the show but the weekend. "The Silver King" also looks at everything else that went down this week in NXT [5:10]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 30, 2022
WWE returns to the United Kingdom with a stadium show for the first time in 30 years as 2022 WWE Clash at the Castle features a card filled with potential bangers and Roman Reigns' greatest challenger yet for the undisputed WWE universal championship. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Clash at the Castle in Cardiff, Wales, with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [1:05:30] breaking down every match with predictions. Will Drew McIntyre dethrone Reigns, ending his two-year championship run? Are Sami Zayn and/or Kevin Owens going to factor into the decision? Will Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins or GUNTHER vs. Sheamus steal the show? Will there be a surprise return? Plus, what will Clash at the Castle results mean for WWE going forward? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer those questions and more after opening with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [17:30] as they discuss the women's tag team championship tournament, Johnny Gargano's first feud, Dexter Lumis' stalking and Kurt Angle's appearance. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 25, 2022
Controversy has been swirling behind the scenes and on the screen in AEW with less than two weeks until All Out, while NXT in the process of merging its brands as it builds to Worlds Collide. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the biggest topics across both shows, beginning with AEW [5:00] where the CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley title unification match ended in a squash that provided few answers and raised more questions. Thunder Rosa's injury creating the need for an interim women's champion, the Chris Jericho vs. Bryan Danielson feud and thoughts on a talent meeting wrap up the week in AEW. Next, "The Silver King" dives into NXT [45:35] where topics include two title unification matches being set for Worlds Collide, booking problems continuing in the main event, Tiffany Stratton and Wendy Choo delivering in a lights out match, Santos Escobar and Legado del Fantasma riding off into the sunset and ongoing issues with WWE's TV-PG rating. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 23, 2022
WWE's creative surge continued with one of its best weeks of television in years. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the eventful build for Clash at the Castle as surprises continued in the lead up to the epic stadium show. The guys open in The Main Event [15:25] with Roman Reigns' interaction with Sami Zayn standing as the best backstage segment of the year, Drew McIntyre's elevation continuing and Johnny Gargano's surprise WWE debut sending shockwaves through the industry. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:10] as topics include Edge's return to Toronto and future in WWE, the booking of GUNTHER vs. Sheamus, Ronda Rousey's momentum, obstacles in the women's tag team title tournament, Trish Stratus' appearance and a creative use of pyro to open Raw. Plus, why WWE should visit Canada more and Road Dogg replacing Jeff Jarrett as a senior vice president. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 18, 2022
NXT and AEW offered plenty of news coming out of special shows this week with both brands entering crucial periods. Host Adam Silverstein dives into all the major headlines. "The Silver King" begins with analysis of an NXT Heatwave special [3:15] that featured tremendous entertainment but some odd creative and booking decisions that left him scratching his head. Also covered is WWE's announcement of a Worlds Collide special that will mark a transition from NXT UK to a new NXT Europe brand. Next is a look at a noteworthy week in AEW [36:20], including the return of Kenny Omega in the main event and a promo segment between CM Punk and Jon Moxley that got so heated, it resulted in the All Out main event being scheduled for TV next week. Plus, an unexpected shot at "Hangman" Adam Page, interesting creative around Bryan Danielson and Daniel Garcia, and examples of AEW's mishandling of contracted talent for pay-per-appearance wrestlers. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 16, 2022
WWE amped up its build for Clash at the Castle with Drew McIntyre front and center as Roman Reigns was absent from TV once again. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [17:00] as they evaluate McIntyre's ascension back to the top of the card, whether he is set to win the undisputed title from Reigns in Cardiff and how Karrion Kross, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens all factor into the larger Bloodline story. The guys then evaluate SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [47:25] where topics include curious booking for Liv Morgan and Ronda Rousey, the elevation of the intercontinental and United States titles, GUNTHER vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, lackluster creative for Riddle and Seth Rollins, the return of Hit Row and future plans for Dexter Lumis and Max Dupri. Plus, why the WrestleMania 39 launch was such a major success. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 11, 2022
AEW went all-in as it builds to All Out with three shows -- including a third Battle of the Belts and special Quake by the Lake edition of Dynamite -- while NXT found its footing ahead of Heatwave with plenty up in the air across the pond at NXT UK. Host Adam Silverstein dives into it all, including Ric Flair's Last Match [1:07:45], in a supersized episode. "The Silver King" opens with AEW [4:40] where CM Punk's return to close Quake by the Lake -- following a banger Jon Moxley vs. Chris Jericho title match -- may have injected some life into a brand that has been lacking creatively as of late. What follows is an NXT Heatwave ultimate preview [38:30] before of next week's loaded show as NXT attempts to repair struggles at the main event of its card. Adam then closes with a look at Ilja Dragunov relinquishing the NXT UK championship [1:00:55] as he wonders why Meiko Satomura vs. Sarray never happened as scheduled. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 9, 2022
WWE continued riding its post-SummerSlam momentum as the build to Clash at the Castle kicked into high gear. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by breaking down clear improvements being made to creative under Triple H [6:35] before entering The Main Event [17:20] where they focus on Karrion Kross' surprising invasion of the Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre storyline and whether a women's tag team championship tournament signals the return of Sasha Banks and Naomi. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into the rest of the week across SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [51:30] as topics include fans turning on Liv Morgan, Ciampa's elevation vs. Bobby Lashley, Dexter Lumis' shocking main roster debut, Kevin Owens going back to basics to write off Ezekiel, Edge's interesting storyline with the Mysterios and a major pop for Ricochet alongside Pat McAfee. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 4, 2022
With both brands building to numerous special shows, NXT and AEW put a better foot forward this week. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the highlights and lowlights from both, starting with NXT's focus on title matches ahead of Heatwave [6:00]. The vacant women's tag team championship found a long-overdue home, while Carmelo Hayes again impressed with Solo Sikoa appearing to step up as No. 1 contender. Meanwhile, the main event storylines for the men and women continue to leave a lot to be desired, especially around Bron Breakker and JD McDonagh. AEW continued its trek to All Out [28:20] while promoting Quake at the Lake as Chris Jericho emerged, Undisputed Elite split after Adam Cole's return and Jamie Hayter got a big win alongside Britt Baker against Thunder Rosa and Tony Storm. Plus, a look at far too much undercard action being featured on AEW's limited TV time. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Aug 2, 2022
WWE followed a momentous SummerSlam with its best TV episode of 2022 as Triple H's influence could be felt across Monday Night Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an extended discussion about obvious changes to WWE creative and how slight improvements made a world of difference [2:50]. "The Silver King" also waxes poetic about Brock Lesnar, offering a fresh perspective on his career with the Roman Reigns feud in the books [17:20]. The guys then move to an all-women's The Main Event [28:00] with looks at Becky Lynch's separated shoulder; Bianca Belair's rise; chaos created by Bayley, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky; Ronda Rousey's suspension; and the futures of Sasha Banks and Naomi. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [56:50] where topics include Drew McIntyre emerging over Sheamus in a Donnybrook match, elevating the United States championship, a big moment for Ciampa, Seth Rollins starting a feud with the Street Profits, Edge's return, Rhea Ripley's uniqueness, Logan Paul's future and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 31, 2022
Just minutes after WWE SummerSlam 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE SummerSlam results with grades for each match and predictions going forward to Clash at the Castle with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss the shocking Last Man Standing -- and perhaps last ever -- match between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar, Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch trying to repeat greatness, Liv Morgan's tough challenge against Ronda Rousey, Usos vs. Street Profits with Jeff Jarrett in the middle, celebrity matches with Logan Paul and Pat McAfee, Riddle confronting Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre making a statement, Theory threatening to cash in Money in the Bank and a bevy of returns, debuts and surprises that kept the energy high all show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 28, 2022
AEW went heavy on its in-ring product this week as NXT began its build for a Heatwave TV special. But first, host Adam Silverstein opens with a dive into ROH Death Before Dishonor 2022 [5:05], including grades for both FTR vs. The Briscoes matches and thoughts on Claudio Castagnoli's win. Next is a look at AEW [18:10] where Dynamite flashed big guns as Bryan Danielson vs. Daniel Garcia and Jon Moxley vs. Rush delivered, Chris Jericho stepped up as a new (old) challenger and both Garcia and Ricky Starks were thrust into relevancy. "The Silver King" then moves to NXT [38:05] where a surprise appearance by Alundra Blayze clarified the women's tag team title storyline, Zoey Stark stepped into the spotlight, Julius Creed made his presence known and JD McDonagh continued to hit all the wrong notes since his debut. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 26, 2022
Paul Levesque (Triple H) stepping in as head of WWE creative sent shockwaves through the industry as the company gears up for WWE SummerSlam 2022, one of its biggest shows of the year. Host Adam Silverstein opens this special episode with The Main Event, an in-depth look at Triple H taking over creative from Vince McMahon [9:05], including all the changes that should be expected from Levesque's elevation. Co-host Chris Vannini joins "The Silver King" for a deep dive on the WWE SummerSlam card with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [53:25] as they break down every match with predictions. The guys discuss the "last" Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar match, Theory potentially cashing in Money in the Bank, Jeff Jarrett as special guest referee for The Usos vs. The Street Profits, whether Bianca Belair and Liv Morgan will emerge with their respective titles against Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey, and what's in store for Pat McAfee and Logan Paul in celebrity matches. Plus, Drew McIntyre's return to relevancy, Rey Mysterio's 20th anniversary celebration and in the rest of the week across SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [41:00]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 22, 2022
Vince McMahon has retired from WWE after 40 years leading the company as chairman, CEO and head of creative. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convene to share their instant reaction to one of the most monumental days in professional wrestling history. The guys discuss McMahon's impact on the industry and circumstances of his retirement, which will reshape WWE as a whole. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also break down the elevation of Stephanie McMahon and Nick Khan, Paul Levesque (Triple H) returning as executive vice president of talent relations and the futures of Bruce Pritchard and Kevin Dunn. Plus, Brock Lesnar walks out of SmackDown just hours before the show after learning of Vince McMahon's retirement. What does that mean for his SummerSlam main event with Roman Reigns? Don't miss this instant reaction. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 21, 2022
NXT brushed off some rough weeks of TV with an improved show, while the second week of AEW Fyter Fest disappointed with an overbooked barbed wire match main event of AEW Dynamite. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the last week across both brands starting with NXT [2:40] where Zoey Stark made a thrilling return, Cora Jade explained her turn on Roxanne Perez, Axiom debuted, The Dyad were (unfortunately) revealed and numerous storylines developed. Next is a look at the second and third AEW Fyter Fest shows [21:25], including an overbooked barbed wire everywhere match between Eddie Kingston and Chris Jericho, Kevin Gates appearing with Swerve in Our Glory, Cole Karter (Two Dimes) showing up, women's booking that is only getting worse by the week and more special shows upcoming. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 19, 2022
The build to WWE SummerSlam 2022 is leaving a lot to be desired as it features rematches from WrestleMania and Money in the Bank along with two celebrity fights. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event with a breakdown of SummerSlam [3:55] as they explain why the match card, lack of storylines and absence of underdogs has WWE's second-biggest event of the year feeling like anything but. The guys also discuss Raw reportedly moving to a TV-14 rating and whether that will have any impact on the product [24:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [34:40] where topics include Theory being pushed front and center, Jeff Jarrett becoming special guest referee for The Usos vs. The Street Profits, Becky Lynch challenging Bianca Belair again, Kevin Owens' return, problems with Drew McIntyre's booking, successes with Pat McAfee and Logan Paul and everything else from the week in WWE. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 14, 2022
AEW featured two championship matches and a Jon Moxley bout on its first of four Fyter Fest episodes, while NXT continued its trend of surprising booking and curious creative decisions despite putting forward an entertaining show. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both brands, starting with AEW [2:52] where a major title change main evented Dynamite, Mox and Eddie Kingston both shined against Konosuke Takeshita, Orange Cassidy took Wardlow to the limit and the women's division got even more convoluted. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down the latest NXT [28:30] where Cora Jade's unnecessary and ill-timed heel turn on Roxanne Perez -- one week after they became women's tag team champions -- created confusion, Cameron Grimes' trajectory became apparent and some vignettes created interesting talking points for new and returning superstars. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 12, 2022
WWE somewhat bungled its build for SummerSlam this week, presenting storylines that lack excitement and a cohesive direction. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini evaluate WWE's booking across its shows with "The Silver King" believing SmackDown was one of the worst episodes of television presented in quite a while [2:45]. The guys open with The Main Event where they cover Vince McMahon facing even more sexual misconduct allegations [15:40] and an undisputed WWE universal championship picture with Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, Theory and Drew McIntyre that appears to be going nowhere [38:00]. "SK" and Vintage" then judge The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from this week [59:40], including early booking of Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch becoming Bianca Belair's top contender, Dolph Ziggler's surprising return on Raw, Edge's vignettes, plans for Finn Balor and Judgment Day, Ciampa finally explaining himself, Lacey Evans' heel turn, Alexa Bliss' future and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 7, 2022
NXT The Great American Bash left something to be desired, while AEW tried to find its footing on the extended build to All Out. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything from the week in NXT and AEW, opening with Great American Bash results, analysis and grades [4:00]. "The Silver King" dives into each match on the show, including Bron Breakker's title defense and new challenger, Carmelo Hayes' latest standout performance, a lackluster women's tag team championship change and forthcoming debuts. Next, Adam covers the latest from AEW [26:33], including Royal Rampage leading to Jon Moxley's first interim AEW title defense, Wardlow capturing the TNT championship, Christian Cage's forced outrage gimmick, repetitive booking and one intriguing area in which AEW's women's division is shining. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 5, 2022
The build to WWE SummerSlam 2022 is off and running with some interesting developments making headlines. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event by diving into whether the Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar billing -- "One last time. One last match. Last Man Standing" -- adds excitement to the undisputed WWE universal title match [8:45]. The guys also discuss plans for Theory's Money in the Bank briefcase before evaluating the influx of celebrities with Logan Paul signing with WWE, Pat McAfee being added to SummerSlam and Tyson Fury reportedly being in talks to wrestle at Clash at the Castle. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [48:50] features "The Silver King" and "Vintage" covering Liv Morgan's championship celebration outlook, Becky Lynch overcoming Asuka, Bobby Lashley receiving huge ovations, Maximum Male Models and everything else from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jul 3, 2022
Just minutes after WWE Money in the Bank 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Money in the Bank results with grades for each match and predictions for storylines going forward to SummerSlam with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss the surprise winners in the men's and women's ladder matches, whether the new briefcase holders were the right choices and what it means for the championship pictures going forward. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also dive into a stellar Usos vs. Street Profits undisputed tag team title match, Ronda Rousey's submission battle with Natalya, Bobby Lashley's response from the Las Vegas crowd and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 30, 2022
AEW Dynamite: Blood & Guts delivered what was advertised coming off Forbidden Door, while NXT focused on its go-home build for The Great American Bash. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything from the week in AEW and NXT with co-host Chris Vannini joining the show as a correspondent from Detroit. "The Silver King" opens by diving into AEW Blood & Guts [4:45] -- namely the signature match which featured plenty of blood, an untimely injury and a curious finish -- along with Luchasaurus' heel turn and plans moving forward for the brand's championships. Next is Getting Over's signature ultimate preview of NXT The Great American Bash [36:30], including a look at the four title matches and whether this show is setting up a potential event for SummerSlam weekend. Plus: Diamond Mine intrigues while Toxic Attraction, Bron Breakker and Tony D'Angelo are wearing thin. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 28, 2022
WWE's final premium live event before a run of three stadium shows, 2022 WWE Money in the Bank features a card filled with signature ladder matches and championships on the line, though it is once again missing Roman Reigns. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into Money in the Bank with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [37:20] breaking down every match with predictions. Are Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch the obvious respective Mr. and Ms. Money in the Bank winners? More importantly, how will the briefcases be booked? Will any titles change hands before SummerSlam? "The Silver King" answers all of that and more after opening with a discussion in The Main Event [6:20] about John Cena's 20th anniversary return to WWE and the rest of the week across SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [18:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 27, 2022
Just minutes after AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results of the first dual-branded show between the companies with grades for each match and predictions about storylines going forward with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the interim AEW world championship match between Jon Moxley and Hiroshi Tanahashi, the not-so-surprise debut of Claudio Castagnoli (f.k.a. Cesaro), an incredible response for Kazuchika Okada, the match of the night between Will Ospreay and Orange Cassidy, and much more. The guys also break down how AEW and NJPW can improve on Forbidden Door in the future and why this may represent a turning point for an AEW product that has grown a bit stale recently. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 23, 2022
Despite a quick build with some major stars missing, AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door received some great go-home hype and ultimately looks to offer a strong card that should feature high-quality wrestling even with a lack of storytelling. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [43:30] as they break down the entire card with predictions for each match. Is Jon Moxley an absolute no-brainer to become interim AEW champion? Will Cesaro be the obvious replacement for Bryan Danielson? Did the inclusion of Kazuchika Okada ramp up the entire show? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all of that and more. Plus, more in-depth thoughts on Cesaro and Danielson, a quick Blood & Guts preview and a look at Christian Cage's spectacular heel promo [36:30]. Adam also discusses Triple H's return to the WWE Performance Center before breaking down the latest edition of NXT [5:50], which pushed towards Great American Bash with a mix bag of interesting and convoluted storylines while failing to take advantage of some momentum the brand had created the last two weeks. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 21, 2022
A wild, turbulent week in WWE continued with Vince McMahon resigning as chairman and CEO, Roman Reigns coming back to television, Brock Lesnar suddenly returning and Randy Orton's potentially missing extended time with an injury. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini attempt to wade through the major news in The Main Event [6:30] as they cover McMahon showing up on SmackDown and Raw, Reigns' first match in 75 days, Lesnar stepping into the SummerSlam main event and the upcoming booking of Riddle and Seth Rollins. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then lead The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:11:05] with the continued build for the Money in the Bank matches while also covering Sasha Banks' future, a new title challenger for Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch's booking, a new Pat McAfee angle, the disappearance of Judgment Day, Ezekiel and Elias, and much more. Plus, who is the greatest WWE superstar of all time? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 16, 2022
An explosive investigation into WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon has rocked the professional wrestling world, leading host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini to open the show by taking a deep dive into reporting on the alleged hush money payments to a former employee. The guys break down the known information and provide their perspectives as to where this may lead for not only McMahon but WWE as a whole [6:35]. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then dive into the build to AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. Adam kicks things off with a review of NJPW Dominion 6.12 [28:55] before Chris joins to cover a wild episode of Dynamite [35:10]. They discuss Jon Moxley’s face-to-face with Hiroshi Tanahashi, the stellar Hair vs. Hair opener with Chris Jericho and Ortiz, another disastrous Wardlow segment, a major title change and why much of what AEW is presenting has been so convoluted as of late. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 15, 2022
WWE SmackDown superstar Raquel Rodriguez joins Getting Over as she sits down with host Adam Silverstein to detail her first couple months on the main roster [3:15]. Rodriguez dives into whether she, Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley are the heirs apparent to the Four Horsewomen, what it’s like to be successful in NXT while awaiting a main roster call, why Chyna and Beth Phoenix were among her idols, tweaks to her character since joining SmackDown, getting over against Ronda Rousey and backstage tortilla fights. "The Silver King" then covers the latest edition of NXT [25:40], including Cameron Grimes' character change showcasing his range, what's next for for the women's division, Tony D'Angelo stepping up against Carmelo Hayes, Apollo Crews' strange vignette and the redebut of Giovanni Vinci. Plus, a look at two huge NXT UK matches [45:35]: Meiko Satomura vs. Ivy Nile and Ilja Dragunov vs. Jordan Devlin. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 14, 2022
Roman Reigns' extended absence from WWE and its premium live events looks to continue with Money in the Bank despite a surprise championship defense upcoming on SmackDown. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [25:30] by diving into Reigns' unexplained disappearance, why WWE booking is suffering massively, whether Reigns will overcome a Money in the Bank cash-in and if how his storyline has done a complete 180 in quality. The guys wrap with a Cody Rhodes injury update [49:25] and look at why the first four Money in the Bank qualifying matches have started the show's build with a thud [56:25]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:12:25] where topics include Ronda Rousey, Becky Lynch and Asuka, Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley, GUNTHER winning the intercontinental title and an infuriating edition of Raw. Adam and Chris kick off the show with coverage of Jeff Hardy's third DUI arrest in four-plus years [3:00] and a discussion about how AEW should respond. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 9, 2022
AEW began its trek toward crowning an interim world champion with a lacking battle royal and all-too-predictable end to Dynamite. Host Adam Silverstein dives into AEW's booking moves around the world title picture following CM Punk's injury [5:35], including the nonsensical decision to feature neither "Hangman" Adam Page nor Wardlow as contenders and the call to introduce a new championship simultaneously. "The Silver King" then covers the first episode of NXT after In Your House [39:45], featuring the surprising return of Apollo Crews in a big spot, a loaded North American title scene, Roxanne Perez winning the inaugural NXT Women's Breakout Tournament and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 7, 2022
Cody Rhodes' injury may have thrown WWE's summer plans into turmoil, so how will WWE book its main event scene as Money in the Bank, SummerSlam and Clash at the Castle approach? Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [13:00] with an extended look at the timeline for Cody's torn pectoral, whether Roman Reigns will defend at Money in the Bank and if he is set to retain through Riddle and Randy Orton before facing Drew McIntyre. The guys also cover the scheduled return of John Cena, a tremendous MizTV segment and repetitive booking with The Usos. Next, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down the rest of the week in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:20] as topics include a masterful swerve and double turn involving Judgement Day and Finn Balor, Rhea Ripley and Natalya becoming No. 1 contenders, the continuations of New Day vs. Brawling Brutes and Kevin Owens vs. Ezekiel, Becky Lynch in a 24/7 segment and GUNTHER as the next Intercontinental champion. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 6, 2022
A torn pectoral muscle for Cody Rhodes sent shockwaves through the professional wrestling world before the main event of WWE Hell in a Cell 2022, and it resulted in one of the most memorable moments in sports entertainment history. Just minutes after the show went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Hell in a Cell results with grades for each match and predictions for storylines going forward with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins III inside Hell in a Cell in exhaustive detail, including the extent of Cody's injury, why the booking did not change and what the future holds for both men. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also dive into the stellar Bianca Belair vs. Asuka vs. Becky Lynch match for the Raw women's championship; Judgement Day's battle with AJ Styles, Finn Balor and Liv Morgan; and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 5, 2022
NXT In Your House exceeded the expectations of most as the brand's second premium live event of 2022 delivered in ways many did not believe it could. Just minutes after the show went off the air, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down results of NXT In your House with grades for each match and analysis of storylines going forward. "The Silver King" discusses the NXT championship match between Bron Breakker vs. Joe Gacy hopefully ending their feud, two key title changes with some of NXT's biggest names going over, the seemingly endless reign of Toxic Attraction, the future of Diamond Mine and why storytelling needs intertwine with workrate to produce an entertaining show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 4, 2022
Newly crowned AEW world champion CM Punk announced he is out indefinitely due to injury with AEW set to determine an interim world champion before the month is out in shocking news that rocked the professional wrestling world Friday night. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convened for Getting Over's signature instant reaction show. The guys discuss the lack of clarity in CM Punk's promo regarding his status and future, whether there are hidden positives in his temporary departure, AEW's convoluted plans to crown an interim world champion, and the extremely messy handling of that explanation on AEW Rampage. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also break down who should be win the interim title and how they would book the damn territory if given the opportunity. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jun 2, 2022
NXT presents its second premium live event under its new banner as In Your House returns with a championship match-heavy card featuring many of the brand's biggest names. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [6:15] as he breaks down every match with predictions. Are Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose no-brainers to retain their titles? What future is ahead for Diamond Mine and Toxic Attraction? Will Cameron Grimes vs. Carmelo Hayes steal the show again? "The Silver King" answers all of that and more. Plus, Adam breaks down the latest AEW Dynamite [36:55] led by MJF's headline-making work-shoot promo that may be far more work than shoot after all. Also: CM Punk learns his Forbidden Door opponent, Double or Nothing winners are booked to lose right away, and Jon Moxley vs. Daniel Garcia wins the week. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 31, 2022
WWE's final premium live event before a run of four major shows, 2022 WWE Hell in a Cell features a Raw-heavy card that should end long-running feuds. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Hell in a Cell with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [50:35] as they break down the matches with their predictions. Will Cody Rhodes go 3-0 against Seth Rollins? Who should take the fall in Bianca Belair vs. Asuka vs. Becky Lynch? Will the undisputed tag team titles be defended? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all that and more after opening with a discussion in The Main Event [7:40] about Money in the Bank moving from a stadium to an arena as Nick Khan faces his first clear failure in WWE. Plus, the guys talk Drew McIntyre, midcard title booking and superstars returning without plans in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [21:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 30, 2022
Controversy surrounded AEW Double or Nothing 2022 before the event began and after it concluded. Just minutes after AEW's second show of the year went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results with grades of the matches and analysis of storylines going forward. The guys discuss "Hangman" Adam Page vs. CM Punk for the world title, questions about MJF showing up for his match with Wardlow, where Anarchy in the Arena fits in professional wrestling and sports entertainment, strange decision making surrounding the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and multiple finishes, the handling of three new talent debuts and the value of a card that stretched nearly 5 hours. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down all of that and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 26, 2022
AEW presents its second pay-per-view of 2022 as Double or Nothing returns to Las Vegas with a loaded card that features high-quality wrestling but appears to lack in storytelling. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [10:35] as they break down the entire card with predictions for each match. Will CM Punk be thrust to the forefront as the next AEW champion? Does the MJF vs. Wardlow feud get ended or extended? Who will win the Owen Hart Tournaments? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all of that and more. Plus, Adam breaks down the latest edition of NXT [1:34:00] as the build for In Your House continues with Bron Breakker vs. Joe Gacy disappointing, Roxanne Perez vs. Tiffany Stratton getting setup and two women's championship matches building with changes badly needed from Toxic Attraction. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 24, 2022
WWE finds itself in the middle of two major storylines -- one on TV and one off it. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into The Bloodline becoming undisputed by unifying the tag team championships from RK-Bro as well as the indefinite suspension of Sasha Banks and Naomi as the leads of The Main Event [17:00] where they go in depth on both situations, including what the future holds for WWE on and off the screen. Who will step up to challenge Roman Reigns, and when exactly will he lose the titles? Will Sasha and Naomi return to WWE, or did a burn get burned for good on Friday night? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:04:00] where topics include a low point in the Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins feud; messy booking for Asuka, Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair; Judgement Day finally finding its groove, LA Knight becoming Max Dupri and a lot of disappointment across SmackDown and Raw. Plus, Stephanie McMahon makes a leave of absence from WWE. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 19, 2022
AEW continues its build to Double or Nothing, while NXT is making some strides towards filling out its In Your House card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [5:25] as they dive into reported frustrations MJF had expressed about his contract and share why they believe he should receive a raise without an extension. The guys then break down the week in AEW [24:40], including the "Hangman" Adam Page vs. CM Punk feud heating up, a down moment in the MJF vs. Wardlow feud, problems with the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament matches, underwhelming Jokers and some truly confusing booking. Next, "The Silver King" looks at the latest edition of NXT [1:20:00], including the failures of the Bron Breakker vs. Joe Gacy feud, a big win for Santos Escobar, the futures of Indi Hartwell and Duke Hudson, and confusion about what's next for Diamond Mine. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 17, 2022
In a shocking, controversial decision, Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out on WWE during Monday Night Raw over reported created differences. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event with a deep dive into the incident [3:45], including the actions taken by Banks and Belair, creative plans, treatment of the women's tag team division, WWE's strange press release, Becky Lynch and Asuka saving the day, and what the future holds. The guys then jump back into their conversation about WWE's failure booking Roman Reigns as undisputed champion [42:50], whether he's becoming Brock Lesnar before our eyes and the potential unification of the men's tag team titles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover the rest of SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:06:25] where topics include Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins inside Hell in a Cell, a big push for Raquel Rodriguez vs. Ronda Rousey, Bobby Lashley vs. Omas inside a steel cage and another reintroduction of Lacey Evans. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 12, 2022
Celebrate episode No. 300 of the Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a short trip down memory lane to open the show before reviewing the latest and greatest across the last week in AEW and NXT. The guys open with AEW [15:40] where the build to Double or Nothing is off and running. MJF stole the show in his homecoming contract signing with Wardlow, while questions emerged about the decision to hold Jeff Hardy vs. Darby Allin as an Anything Goes match, the relevance of the Jericho Appreciation Society and whether AEW Dynamite is frequently better than the sum of its parts. Next, "The Silver King" dives into a female-focused edition of NXT [1:17:00] where women appeared in every match on a TV show for the first time in WWE history. Adam breaks down the conclusion of Natalya vs. Cora Jade, Sarray being revitalized alongside Chase U, Indi Hartwell's big opportunity, Kay Lee Ray's redebut as Alba Fyre and some messiness in the major men's storylines. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 10, 2022
With WrestleMania Backlash in the books, WWE began its build to Hell in a Cell and a stretch of four straight stadium shows with storylines that mostly delivered. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [11:20] as they take an extended look at the future of The Bloodline and Roman Reigns as the undisputed WWE universal champion. Will WWE end his reign properly, or will projected time off this summer threaten what has been built? Plus, why exactly are the tag team titles being unified? Next, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [43:25] where they tackle Cody Rhodes' United States championship match; Rhea Ripley's introduction into the Edge-led Judgement Day; mind-numbing booking involving Asuka, Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair; Alexa Bliss' return; the blown start to Ciampa's main roster run; what seems to be disastrous decision making as Lacey Evans is reintroduced to fans; and everything else from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 9, 2022
WWE again exceeded expectations when it mattered with 2022 WWE WrestleMania Backlash overdelivering despite a lackluster build. Just minutes after the first premium live event since WrestleMania 38 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results with grades of the matches and analysis going forward. The guys discuss how Roman Reigns, The Usos, Drew McIntyre and RK-Bro put on one of WWE's best-ever six-man tag team matches and why all four rematches exceeded their WrestleMania counterparts, especially when it came to Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey in the show's lone title match. Plus, are Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins and Edge vs. AJ Styles heading for Hell in a Cell, and what was up with that Money in the Bank video package? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down all of that and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 5, 2022
Releases in NXT and contract expirations in AEW hit the respective rosters. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the 14 wrestlers affected -- including notable names Dakota Kai, Malcom Bivens and Stu Grayson -- before Getting Over's weekly look at both brands. "The Silver King" begins with NXT Spring Breakin' results, grades and analysis [21:10]. Cameron Grimes, Carmelo Hayes, Solo Sikoa, Grayson Waller and Nathan Frazer stole the show in back-to-back matches, while the continuing Bron Breakker vs. Joe Gacy storyline remains extremely disappointing. Next is a look at the week in AEW [38:10], including "Hangman" Adam Page's most interesting promo since becoming champion, a dynamite segment with Wardlow and Impact's W. Morrissey (f.k.a. Big Cass), an intriguing men's bracket for the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, force-feeding Ring of Honor matches onto AEW TV and the continued build for Double or Nothing. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
May 3, 2022
WWE's post-WrestleMania season begins with familiar flavors as 2022 WWE WrestleMania Backlash features rematches from the biggest show of the year along with a couple altered directions ahead of an important period. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Backlash with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [50:00] as they break down the entire card with predictions for each match. What is behind WWE's decision to pull the tag team title unification match and insert both Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre into the main event? Will Ronda Rousey make Charlotte Flair say "I Quit" in the lone title match on the card? Will Backlash simply push Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins and Edge vs. AJ Styles even further out to Hell in a Cell? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all that and more after opening the show with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [10:20] where they discuss the rest of the week in WWE, including Bianca Belair vs. Sonya Deville, Becky Lynch vs. Asuka, Rhea Ripely vs. Liv Morgan; the bookings of Mustafa Ali and Ricochet; plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 28, 2022
AEW finally ignited its build for Double or Nothing, while NXT put its women's division front and center ahead of their Spring Breakin' special. Host Adam Silverstein evaluates what's working and what needs improvement for both brands. "The Silver King" begins with AEW [2:10] where CM Punk became "Hangman" Adam Page's challenger for the world title, the TNT championship changed for the fourth time in three months, Adam Cole and Dax Harwood qualified for the Owen Hart Tournament, Lance Archer got fed to Wardlow and both Jade Cargill and Serena Deeb came out on top of their feuds. Next, Adam turns to NXT [22:35] where Joe Gacy's No. 1 contendership continued to drag down NXT champion Bron Breakker, Roxanne Perez got a big match with Mandy Rose, Kay Lee Ray reintroduced herself as Alba Fyre and a Women's Breakout Tournament announcement was part of a concerted effort to feature the ladies across the entire show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 26, 2022
Roman Reigns' first appearance on WWE TV in weeks was met with a thud, while the surprise returns of Asuka and Mustafa Ali injected some life into the product. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at WWE's unbalanced roster and why Raw is running circles around SmackDown both creatively and from an entertainment standpoint. "The Silver King" then dives into The Main Event [14:50] where the focus is Reigns' waining momentum and Drew McIntyre finally getting involved with The Bloodline as part of his storyline with Sami Zayn. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [28:50] as strong returning feuds for Asuka (confronting Becky Lynch) and Ali (aiming for the United States title) lead the segment before we tackle Randy Orton's 20th anniversary celebration, Bianca Belair defending the Raw women's title vs. Sonya Deville, Ronda Rousey's continued struggles, Finn Balor's continued losses, the future of Judgment Day with Edge and Damian Priest and everything else from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 21, 2022
Tony Khan's huge announcement overshadowed a seesaw AEW Dynamite with AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door set for June. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss the special show along with the latest in NXT and a big week in AEW that included a Battle of the Belts special. The guys open with a wholesale look at AEW [9:00], including "Hangman" Adam Page finally moving past Adam Cole, the Undisputed Elite reforming, numerous questions about the Owen Hart tournament, the endless Sammy Guevara vs. Scorpio Sky storyline and disastrous women's booking. Next, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into a controlled chaos edition of NXT [1:09:00] that featured a confounding storyline with Bron Breakker and Joe Gacy, Legado del Fantasma fighting multiple battles, Roxanne Perez's quick push and questions about the futures of Grizzled Young Veterans, Wes Lee and Sarray. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 19, 2022
WWE put all its eggs in Roman Reigns' basket by making him the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion ... and then wasted the momentum from the Biggest WrestleMania Match Ever without a strong enough follow up. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini lead The Main Event with a discussion about the lack of a concrete Reigns storyline coupled with his two-week absence leaving a huge void across SmackDown and Raw [5:45]. The guys also break down the continuation of Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins plus the involvement of Kevin Owens. Next, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from the week [26:00], including the RK-Bro vs. The Usos tag team championship unification plans, Drew Gulak getting Charlotte Flair over, Rhea Ripley's expected heel turn, Theory's expected United States championship win, a legitimate push for Ricochet, Edge and Damian Priest taking a step forward, and early problems with the debuts and reintroductions of GUNTHER, Veer Mahan, Tommaso Ciampa, Raquel Rodriguez and Lacey Evans. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 14, 2022
AEW and NXT both focused on strong in-ring wrestling and multiple title matches this week while also making some confusing booking decisions on their respective shows. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest from both brands starting with AEW [4:40] where Rampage featured a star-making moment for Wheeler Yuta vs. Jon Moxley and Dynamite featured four bangers with Samoa Joe winning the Ring of Honor TV title over Minoru Suzuki and CM Punk battling Penta Oscuro. Next, "The Silver King" takes a look at NXT [24:15], which crowned Pretty Deadly as new tag team champions in a fantastic gauntlet match, again featured an incredible showing by the Creed Brothers and featured a surprise appearance by Natalya to boost the women's division. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 12, 2022
With WrestleMania 38 now a full week in the rear-view mirror, WWE has entered rematch mode for WrestleMania Backlash. Three of the five biggest storylines are continuing unabated while WWE simultaneously tries to refresh other areas of its product. Host Adam Silverstein opens with The Main Event [8:00] where a surprising lack of coronation for the undisputed WWE universal champion Roman Reigns is questioned as is the potential of also unifying the tag team championships. Cody Rhodes continues to receive massive reactions on Raw, and while a Seth Rollins rematch is fine, it may speak to early booking concerns. Next up is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [22:00] where "The Silver King" dives into Ronda Rousey's lack of juice, a surprising challenger for Bianca Belair, Edge's new group getting off to a rough start, poor booking of Liv Morgan, and NXT call ups for GUNTHER, Ludvig Kaiser, Raquel Rodriguez and Tommaso Ciampa, plus everything else from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 7, 2022
NXT looked prepared to set the stage for post-Stand & Deliver storylines but instead reverted much of its booking despite putting on a good show, while AEW purposely showcased a workrate edition of Dynamite after WrestleMania week while setting multiple title matches. Host Adam Silverstein opens with NXT [4:20] where Bron Breakker randomly defended his NXT championship against GUNTHER, Imperium appeared headed for a split, new champions MSK got new tag team title challengers before Nash Carter was released, and the women's tag team belts changed hands again. Next, "The Silver King" dives into AEW [23:30], which featured the TV match of the year in FTR vs. Young Bucks, Samoa Joe debuted on Dynamite, Keith Lee and Powerhouse Hobbs banged meat, Christian Cage and Adam Cole tried to one-up Edge and AJ Styles, and the Hardys were involved in a convoluted tables match. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 5, 2022
With WrestleMania 38 in the books and WWE hopefully setting up new storylines now that Roman Reigns is an undisputed champion and Cody Rhodes has returned to the company, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini sit down to dive into the infamous Raw after WrestleMania. The guys begin with a look at the overall show before sliding into The Main Event where key topics include Cody's first promo back in WWE, a lack of substance for Reigns, the best promo of Bianca Belair's career and a surprising NXT title change. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" grade the debut of Edge's new group, the emergence of Elias' brother Ezekiel, another loss for Finn Balor, a shocking turn for MVP, Veer finding relief by finally coming to Raw and much more. Plus, Adam and Chris look at the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022 headlined by The Undertaker. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 4, 2022
WWE wrapped WrestleMania 38 with a Night 2 card that had some spectacular moments but struggled to live up to the high bar set by Night 1. Just minutes after the "Granddaddy of 'Em All" went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down results from WrestleMania Sunday with grades in our second instant analysis episode. Roman Reigns battled Brock Lesnar in a championship unification bout billed the Biggest WrestleMania Match of All Time, but did WWE get the booking right, and did it live up to the hype? "Stone Cold" Steve Austin returned for a final salvo with long-time nemesis Vince McMahon as Pat McAfee, Johnny Knoxville and the Jackass crew popped the crowd with celebrity appearances. Plus, Edge and AJ Styles met in a dream match, Sasha Banks got her first WrestleMania win and Triple H made a surprise appearance. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down all of that and more with WrestleMania in the books. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 3, 2022
WWE kicked off WrestleMania 38 with a bang as Night 1 delivered beyond expectations. Just minutes after the "Showcase of the Immortals" went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from WrestleMania Saturday with grades in the first of our two instant analysis episodes. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Kevin Owens main evented with an unexpected twist, but the way it transpired was hardly the only surprise as Cody Rhodes returned to WWE as Seth Rollins' mystery opponent in an unforgettable moment. Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair battled for the Raw women's title in an incredible match of the year contender, Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey got the job done in their SmackDown women's title bout, Logan Paul stood tall with a strong celebrity appearance, and Drew McIntyre may have finally exorcised his latest demon. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down all of that and more with half of WrestleMania in the books. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Apr 2, 2022
Just minutes after 2022 NXT Stand & Deliver concluded on WWE WrestleMania 38 weekend, host Adam Silverstein steps in to break down the results from the show with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis show. "The Silver King" takes a dive into the two title changes across four championship matches, what the Stand & Deliver booking means for the future of NXT and which superstars may be called up to the WWE main roster. Did Bron Breakker make his family proud by taking back the NXT title from Dolph Ziggler? Was Mandy Rose able to hang onto the women's title with the odds stacked against her? Did the North American championship ladder match live up to expectations? Did Tommaso Ciampa say goodbye to NXT forever? Adam covers all of that and more from Stand & Deliver. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 31, 2022
AEW continues to present a mixed bag post-Revolution with a handful of new, exciting storylines combined with a lot of repetitiveness. Host Adam Silverstein looks at everything that went down across AEW this week starting with CM Punk's foray into the main event scene as the apparent challenger for "Hangman" Adam Page at Double or Nothing. "The Silver King" also discusses Toni Storm's debut, why Undefeated Elite feels extremely repetitive, Wardlow returning to AEW television too soon, Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland being relegated to Rampage and why the Jericho Appreciation Society may be leaning a bit too heavily on WWE references. Plus, Jon Moxley and Bryan Danielson, House of Black, FTR, Thunder Rosa and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 30, 2022
With just days left until NXT Stand & Deliver 2022, host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into the big show with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview. "The Silver King" breaks down all seven matches on the card, predicting what will happen Saturday and where NXT will go from here. Will Bron Breakker take back his NXT championship from Dolph Ziggler on the biggest stage of his career? Will the North American championship ladder match be the match of WrestleMania weekend? Is Toxic Attraction going to retain their titles or drop them en masse with the women's division undergoing a shift? Will this be the last time we see Tommaso Ciampa in NXT? We dive into all of that and more in this special episode. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WWE WrestleMania 38. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 29, 2022
With just days left until WrestleMania 38 -- WWE's most "stupendous" event of 2022 featuring the "Biggest WrestleMania Match of All Time" -- host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview breaking down all 15 matches across the two-night card. The guys open with WrestleMania Saturday [42:24] where Kevin Owens and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will main event with Becky Lynch (vs. Bianca Belair) and Charlotte Flair (vs. Ronda Rousey) defending their women's titles, Seth Rollins awaiting an opponent of Vince McMahon's choosing and Logan Paul stepping in the ring. Next is WrestleMania Sunday [1:41:24] where universal champion Roman Reigns and WWE champion Brock Lesnar battle in a Winner Take All Championship Unification match. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" go in-depth on the long-running Reigns-Lesnar feud, potential outcomes and what's in store for both men as well as WWE's world championships after the show. They also focus on Edge vs. AJ Styes, whether RK-Bro retains the Raw tag team titles and appearances by Pat McAfee and Johnny Knoxville. Adam and Chris open with The Main Event [6:45], including a look at the retirement of Triple H, the Steiner Brothers being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and Shad Gaspard getting honored with the Warrior Award. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 24, 2022
AEW is clearly still finding its footing coming out of Revolution, while NXT is fast on its way to Stand & Deliver with its penultimate episode ahead of the big show. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both brands as they head in different directions. "The Silver King" starts with AEW [3:10] where rematches, stale finishes, feuds unnecessarily continuing and a lack of focus on champions were obvious concerns. Still, the first hour of Dynamite was an absolute blast with CM Punk, Jon Moxley and Jeff Hardy making an impact in fun matches. Adam next moves to NXT [31:40] where a controversial change was made after the Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic concluded, Robert Roode got a chance to shine against Bron Breakker and the North American title ladder match filled out ahead of Stand & Deliver. Plus, everything else from the week that was in AEW and NXT. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 22, 2022
The Road to WrestleMania 38 has narrowed with less than two weeks until WWE's "Showcase of the Immortals". Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini begin the show with a look at the lack of hype for WrestleMania and how that has created the rare potential for the show to exceed expectations and overdeliver [3:00]. The guys kick off The Main Event [15:00] with Brock Lesnar's forklift attack on Roman Reigns and The Bloodline before rolling into Kevin Owens' pitch-perfect "Stone Cold" Steve Austin impersonation and the trite but intriguing storyline of Seth Rollins hijacking Raw to find a role at WrestleMania. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [44:00] where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the lack of interest for Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey, Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair hitting the right notes, too much Austin Theory and everything else that went down across SmackDown and Raw. Plus, a special segment to close the show [1:13:07]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 17, 2022
AEW presented its latest special event, St. Patrick's Day Slam, while NXT finally kicked off its build to Stand & Deliver in a few weeks. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both brands with a look at new directions for both shows entering the second quarter of 2022. "The Silver King" starts with AEW [3:35] where Britt Baker defended her women's title against Thunder Rosa inside a steel cage, Chris Jericho debuted a new gimmick and faction, Jeff Hardy wrestled his first match on Dynamite and MJF cost Wardlow the TNT title. Next, Adam looks at an NXT episode [23:55] that saw Rey Mysterio and The Miz join Dolph Ziggler in the Performance Center, Tommaso Ciampa provide a glimpse into his future, the North American title ladder match qualifiers start with a bang and Cora Jade become Road Runner treating Toxic Attraction like Wile E. Coyote. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 15, 2022
Getting Over opens with host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini remembering the late Scott Hall, including his star-making run as Razor Ramon, their favorite moments from his career and his incredible redemption story. The show then begins with a look at WWE's narrowing Road to WrestleMania 38, including one of the worst episodes of SmackDown the company has aired in years [11:30]. Next is The Main Event where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" first discuss plans for Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania, including what the result will be from WWE's obvious Cody Rhodes teases and whether hype for his potential return has cooled [17:48]. The guys then go over Big E's serious injury and the debut of Pete Dunne as Butch [43:25]. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:47] features a dive into the Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey backstage brawl, Becky Lynch's attack on Bianca Belair, Edge's character change and the build to WrestleMania across the rest of SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 10, 2022
With AEW Revolution in the rear view and NXT Stand & Deliver coming up, there has been plenty of action across both brands. Host Adam Silverstein takes a look at the fallout from Revolution on an uneven episode of Dynamite along with a surprisingly strong edition of NXT Roadblock that led to significant changes. "The Silver King" kicks things off with NXT [4:40] where Dolph Ziggler emerged as the new NXT champion by defeating Bron Breakker and Tommaso Ciampa in a strong main event. Some courses changed for Stand & Deliver as title pictures clarified and storylines developed for the big show. Next up is AEW Dynamite [21:12] where Chris Jericho broke up Inner Circle and created a new faction in his ongoing storyline with Eddie Kingston, the TNT championship hanged hands, Adam Cole and Thunder Rosa remained respective No. 1 contenders for "Hangman" Adam Page and Britt Baker, and Jeff Hardy made his debut in a lackluster low-card segment. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 9, 2022
Fresh off making his debut at AEW Revolution, Shane Strickland joins Getting Over for an exclusive interview detailing his AEW signing and WWE exit. Swerve joins host Adam Silverstein for a conversation that dives into his signing with WWE, initial run in NXT, the formation of Hit Row, his relationships with Triple H and Shawn Michaels, the main roster call up to SmackDown and why his exit from WWE transpired the way it did. Swerve also discusses his decision to sign with AEW, his goals with the brand, whether there were other suitors for his services, his return to DEFY Wrestling, whether New Japan is in his sights, his upcoming album and his top five rappers of all-time. This is a conversation you do not want to miss. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 8, 2022
With one month to go until WrestleMania 38, WWE finally put its best foot forward with a week that truly made it feel like WrestleMania season. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into a busy week with an extended edition of The Main Event as they tackle Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar's brawl at Madison Square Garden [3:50], "Stone Cold" Steve Austin accepting Kevin Owens' invitation to WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes being Seth Rollins' best option for the big show, the best WWE TV match of the year [13:30], Vader being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame [44:00] and Vince McMahon's lengthy interview with Pat McAfee [48:05]. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:06:15] where topics include Edge's altered character ahead of the AJ Styles match, Becky Lynch's fractured voice box, three title changes in eight days and everything else from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 7, 2022
2022 AEW Revolution started the year off right for AEW with a some excellent matches, a couple surprising debuts and a stage that has now been set for Double or Nothing. Just minutes after AEW's first pay-per-view of 2022, Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from Revolution with grades in our signature instant analysis episode. "Hangman" Adam Page and Adam Cole battled for the AEW championship in one of four title fights, while Bryan Danielson vs. Jon Moxley, CM Punk vs. MJF in a dog collar match, and Chris Jericho vs. Eddie Kingston stood out as major bouts that delivered in different ways. Plus, a look at both former WWE talents who made their first AEW appearances. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 3, 2022
Before AEW could even reach Revolution, owner Tony Khan announced his purchase of Ring of Honor. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the sale and what it means for the future of wrestling in AEW and beyond in a special edition of The Main Event [7:16]. The guys then roll into AEW Revolution 2022 with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview as they break down the entire card with predictions for each match [34:40]. "The Silver King" explains why CM Punk vs. MJF should main event the show, while "Vintage" agrees that there could be some surprise finishes among "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Adam Cole, Britt Baker vs. Thunder Rosa and Bryan Danielson vs. Jon Moxley. Adam wraps things up with a look at a strong edition of NXT as it built to a surprise NXT Roadblock show ahead of NXT Stand & Deliver [1:25:30]. Topics include Bron Breakker defending against Tommaso Ciampa and Dolph Ziggler, Carmelo Hayes' strong run as champion and some surprisingly impressive showings. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Mar 1, 2022
With less than five weeks until WrestleMania 38, the pressure is on WWE to build a two-night card that lives up to expectations. So far, it is leaving a lot to be desired. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the build for WrestleMania by analyzing the week in WWE across SmackDown and Raw. The guys open with a look at Cesaro's surprising free agency [3:45]. Next is The Main Event [16:00] where the unification of the WWE and universal championships spurns a discussion about the promotion of the match, booking the Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar feud and whether WWE is planning to end the brand split. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [47:50] where topics include Edge turning heel after being challenged by AJ Styles; WrestleMania paths for Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Finn Balor, Sasha Banks, Drew McIntyre and others; and whether 76-year-old Vince McMahon will actually get in the ring with Pat McAfee at WrestleMania. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 24, 2022
With AEW Revolution approaching and NXT Stand & Deliver in the distance for WWE WrestleMania 38 weekend, both brands spent a good portion of their weekly shows building their respective cards. Host Adam Silverstein shares his thoughts about AEW's pay-per-view build and new free agent signings before taking a look at NXT, including the debut of NXT Level Up. "The Silver King" starts with AEW [3:35] where topics include MJF's promo of the year contender, Chris Jericho facing off with Eddie Kingston, the debut of Buddy Matthews and lackluster efforts for "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Adam Cole and Britt Baker vs. Thunder Rosa. Next, Adam dives into NXT [26:11] with Dolph Ziggler putting on a banger against Tommaso Ciampa, plans for Stand & Deliver, the start of the Dusty Rhodes Women's Tag Team Classic and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 22, 2022
WWE has WrestleMania 38 in the center of its windshield as the winding road to its biggest show of the year is narrowing. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini look at where WWE storylines stand in context of WrestleMania as they debrief following an uneven Elimination Chamber. The guys open with The Main Event [10:10] where they discuss rumors of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin returning to the ring, whether The Undertaker should be the solo 2022 inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame, how Brock Lesnar winning the WWE title is leaving a void on Raw, and the first steps in building to Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [46:00] where the guys review everything from SmackDown and Raw, including Edge's top-tier promo and plans for Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens at 'Mania. "The Silver King" then wraps up the show by Booking the Damn Territory [1:31:45] and sharing how he would book the remainder of the WrestleMania 38 card. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 19, 2022
The three main events for WrestleMania 38 are officially set now that 2022 WWE Elimination Chamber is in the books. Just minutes after WWE's final premium live event before its biggest show of the year concluded, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from Elimination Chamber with grades in our signature instant analysis episode. While Brock Lesnar stood as the top challenger for Bobby Lashley inside the Chamber and Roman Reigns put his universal championship on the line against Goldberg, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" agreed that the women stole the show. Becky Lynch and Lita put on the match of the night for the Raw women's title, Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley shined inside the women's Chamber, and both Ronda Rousey and Naomi delivered strong performances. Still, predictable booking and a lack of surprises continued what has already been a rough road to WrestleMania. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 17, 2022
NXT Vengeance Day was a strong step forward for the 2.0 transition, while AEW spent the week lighting the fire for its build to Revolution. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything that happened both brands while touching on the hot news of the week. "The Silver King" opens with analysis of NXT Vengeance Day [3:35], including the upcoming NXT championship feud, Carmelo Hayes and Cameron Grimes stealing the show, the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, and how a successful hardcore match was achieved without blading. Next, Adam discusses the latest on Cody Rhodes' departure from AEW [23:00] before diving into Dynamite and Rampage [28:15]. Topics include CM Punk setting his stipulation vs. MJF, Bryan Danielson's intriguing program with Jon Moxley, Adam Cole stepping up against "Hangman" Adam Page, the future of Inner Circle and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 15, 2022
The Road to WrestleMania is in full swing as WWE presents its final premium live event before its biggest show of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into 2022 WWE Elimination Chamber with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [35:35] as they break down the entire card with predictions for each match and how bookings will impact WrestleMania 38. Will Brock Lesnar win the WWE championship to set a title vs. title match with Roman Reigns as expected? Is Bianca Belair the easy call to win inside the Chamber and become Becky Lynch's challenger? Do Goldberg and Lita have any chance of winning their respective title matches? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open the show by discussing the week across WWE in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [4:35] where topics include 'Mania plans for AJ Styles and Kevin Owens plus why the midcard titles have become worthless. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 15, 2022
Cody Rhodes and Brandi Rhodes leave AEW in shocking news that has rattled the professional wrestling world on Tuesday. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly get together for an instant reaction show. The guys discuss the circumstances surrounding Rhodes' departure from All Elite Wrestling, including whether this entire story could be an elaborate work, before getting into what might come next. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" weigh reports about conversations with WWE and whether such a move makes sense, what else Cody might do instead of joining WWE and how this potential move impacts the television product of both companies. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 10, 2022
AEW promised big announcements on Dynamite and delivered with Keith Lee and Jay White making debuts, while NXT hyped next week's special show with an extended build for Vengeance Day, including a surprise appearance from Dolph Ziggler. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both products, covering the hits and misses across the brands as each have even larger events in their sights. "The Silver King" starts with AEW [5:30] where he fawns over Lee's return to being Limitless but criticizes Tony Khan for not putting White in front of the crowd. Other topics include a tremendous Inner Circle team meeting, "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Lance Archer, Adam Cole's candidacy for the world title, horrible women's booking and a projected Revolution card. Next up, Adam breaks down NXT [43:25] led by a disappointing Mandy Rose vs. Kay Lee Ray women's title match before previewing Vengeance Day with Ziggler and Tommaso Ciampa inserting themselves in Bron Breakker vs. Santos Escobar, the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, more to come at Stand & Deliver in a couple months, and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 8, 2022
WWE's build for Elimination Chamber is nearly complete, but nonsensical booking for the event and WrestleMania 38 is creating frustration. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event where they appropriately discuss problems across the main events of SmackDown and Raw with WWE shoe-horning Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey and Goldberg into title feuds instead of letting their star power speak for itself [11:36]. The guys talk Goldberg getting another world title match vs. Roman Reigns, the inevitability of title vs. title with Lesnar and a convoluted story leading to Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair at 'Mania [16:20]. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [35:55] where topics include a strong Becky Lynch vs. Lita feud, Chad Gable's long-overdue elevation, not delivering Seth Rollins vs. Riddle, ruining Damian Priest, time on TV for wrestling and everything from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 4, 2022
AEW put a pay-per-view quality match on Dynamite as CM Punk and MJF fought in Chicago, while NXT focused on building towards its special Vengeance Day event. Host Adam Silverstein sits down to discuss the positives and negatives from both shows during an up-and-down week. "The Silver King" starts with AEW [9:50] where Punk and MJF fought an old-school match with a lackluster finish that provides room for the feud to continue. Other topics include the force-feeding of Brandi Rhodes and Dan Lambert, an intriguing Jon Moxley and Bryan Danielson storyline and the absence of Britt Baker from TV. Next, Adam moves into NXT [36:20] where Kay Lee Ray stalked Mandy Rose for the entire show, Bron Breakker and Tommaso Ciampa made an entertaining tag team, the brand's adult themes were ratcheted up, Sarray's strong redebut calmed fears and the worst vignette in history aired. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Feb 1, 2022
The road to WrestleMania 38 got off to an extremely rocky start in the Royal Rumble and has not gotten any smoother with WWE appearing to be headed for a Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar title vs. title main event. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [21:35] as they dive into the booking for Elimination Chamber where Bobby Lashley will defend his newly-won title against five challengers, including Lesnar. The guys then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from this week [55:50], including Ronda Rousey's awful promo, Lita's challenge to Becky Lynch, Big E changing brands and why both SmackDown and Raw were much improved from prior weeks. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 30, 2022
The Road to WrestleMania 38 officially begins with the 2022 WWE Royal Rumble in the books. Just minutes after one of WWE's biggest shows of the year concluded, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from the Royal Rumble with grades in our signature instant analysis show. While "The Silver King" saw Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley as WrestleMania main event-caliber matches, he and "Vintage" explain why both underdelivered for similar reasons. The guys also break down their problems with the signature Royal Rumble matches, notably the chosen winners but also a lack of surprises, poor storytelling and zero NXT appearances. Plus, WWE's major issues booking Lesnar and Ronda Rousey, not doing what's best for the fans and what the WrestleMania card might look like with Royal Rumble in the rear-view mirror. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 27, 2022
AEW put on another special edition of Dynamite by hosting Beach Break in Cleveland of all places, while NXT focused on rebuilding its title pictures ahead of its next unique show, Vengeance Day. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both brands starting with AEW [4:00] where Cody Rhodes and Sammy Guevara battled in a TNT title unification ladder match, Adam Cole and Orange Cassidy settled their score in a lights out match, top champions "Hangman" Adam Page and Britt Baker continued to wade in shallow waters, and Danhausen debuted to great fanfare. Next up is NXT [24:55], which saw the returns of Tommaso Ciampa and Pete Dunne from WWE main roster dark matches, Santos Escobar and Cameron Grimes stepping up as new title challengers, the continuation of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Solo Sikoa shining in a big spot and Ollie Jay giving a disastrous performance. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 25, 2022
The Road to WrestleMania is nearly upon us as WWE presents one of its premier events, the 2022 Royal Rumble. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Royal Rumble ultimate preview [59:30] as they break down the entire card with predictions for each match. With a wrench thrown into WWE's plans earlier this month, the guys evaluate the potential outcomes for two WrestleMania-caliber world title matches in Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley before explaining why the men's and women's Royal Rumble matches are truly toss-ups. Plus, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open the show discussing their gripes with WWE this week before moving into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [22:40] where topics include bright spots for Chad Gable, AJ Styles and Austin Theory; more disappointing women's booking; and a rare dud by Sami Zayn. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 20, 2022
The return of Jon Moxley to AEW and full-time debut of WALTER on NXT created shockwaves in the world of professional wrestling this week. Host Adam Silverstein begins the show with a look at AEW's extended build to Revolution, starting with Mox's profane but inspiring promo to open Dynamite [5:33]. Adam wonders about the direction of CM Punk vs. MJF, the repetitiveness of Adam Cole's booking, the purpose of Cody Rhodes' meandering promo, the decision to put Lance Archer in the world title picture and the endless barrage of Dan Lambert appearances. Next, "The Silver King" focuses on NXT's controversial decision to change WALTER's name to Gunther [35:25], including a problematic trademark filing and massive, illogical overreactions to the situation. Plus, WALTER's banger with Roderick Strong, Santos Escobar's elevation to NXT title contender, Grayson Waller getting a heavy and concerns about the repackaging of Sarray. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 18, 2022
WWE is less than two weeks out from the 2022 Royal Rumble as the build towards the double main event of Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley continues. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a look at WWE's troubling trends across SmackDown and Raw [8:00] -- including a lack of wrestling and strange scheduling amid commercial breaks -- and Mustafa Ali requesting his release. The Main Event [31:40] focuses on the build for those co-main events, including the first Reigns-Rollins face-to-face in years. The guys then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:15] across the week in WWE, including Lita's return to SmackDown, Doudrop's work with Becky Lynch, fun sports entertainment with In-Zayn and the Alpha Academy Graduation Ceremony, pitiful booking for Finn Balor and Kofi Kingston, and hope for Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 13, 2022
AEW and NXT are both resetting their decks coming out of major shows to start 2022. Host Adam Silverstein begins with a look at AEW's extended week, which featured a special Battle of the Belts event and saw two significant names make surprise appearances on Dynamite [3:20]. "Hangman" Adam Page looks to have his next AEW world title challenger, while the TNT title picture and Chris Jericho-Eddie Kingston storyline have both become convoluted. Plus, Britt Baker's gimmick gets freshened up, Adam Cole continues working an intriguing storyline and CM Punk vs. Wardlow delivers with a caveat. "The Silver King" then turns his focus to NXT [35:00] as Bron Breakker begins his championship reign, AJ Styles puts on a fantastic main event vs. Grayson Waller and Carmelo Hayes finds his next challenger. Also, criticism over Mandy Rose's lacking gimmick, excitement for WALTER in the United States and why Adam is all-in on Wendy Choo. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 11, 2022
Roman Reigns returned to action with Seth Rollins stepping up as a surprise challenger while Brock Lesnar appeared across both shows. Host Adam Silverstein opens with The Main Event with a deep dive into WWE's world championship picture for the Royal Rumble and beyond [7:00]. Will Reigns and Lesnar both retain at the tentpole event, or might Rollins topple Reigns with WWE getting its booking back on track for WrestleMania? "The Silver King" then goes through The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from the past week [20:15], including Doudrop stepping up to challenge Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair entering the women's Royal Rumble, Mickie James breaking down the Forbidden Door and a shocking tag team title change. Plus, a look at John Cena's availability and the outcome for injuries suffered by Sasha Banks and Shinsuke Nakamura. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 6, 2022
NXT and AEW each kicked off 2022 with major shows, and host Adam Silverstein is here to break them down. First, "The Silver King" looks at another mind-numbing set of releases from WWE with William Regal most notable among the departures from NXT as it continues its unfortunate transition [3:07]. Next is a dive into New Year's Evil [13:30], featuring Bron Breakker defeating Tommaso Ciampa for the NXT championship, Roderick Strong dropping his title to Carmelo Hayes in a unification match and appearances by Riddle, WALTER and AJ Styles. Adam then analyzes the debut of AEW Dynamite on TBS [30:12], featuring a "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Bryan Danielson rematch for the AEW championship, the inaugural TBS championship match, a title change and more pot shots at WWE from CM Punk. Plus, the women go wild on an AEW Rampage street fight, and Cody Rhodes holds his first TNT title defense. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 4, 2022
Despite being added at the last minute, Brock Lesnar emerged as the new WWE champion at Day 1, seemingly throwing plans for the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania up in the air. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a discussion about WWE's releases coming back to bite it in the ass before moving into The Main Event [18:30] as they look at Lesnar's title win, his new No. 1 contender as decided on Raw and what's ahead for former champion Big E. The guys then break down the rest of Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [36:30], including Becky Lynch's lack of title challengers, AJ Styles being squashed by Omas, the Edge and Beth Phoenix match being scheduled for Royal Rumble, Damian Priest's gimmick and more. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" wrap things up by opening the mailbag to answer listener questions [1:09:30] about how recent booking decisions may alter plans for the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Jan 2, 2022
Just minutes after WWE Day 1 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from WWE's first pay-per-view of 2022, a "premium live event" that came with major breaking news as Roman Reigns was ruled out hours before showtime after testing positive for COVID-19. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open this instant analysis with a look at the decision to put Brock Lesnar in the WWE championship match with Big E, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Bobby Lashley along with how that booking played out and what it means for both the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania. The guys then discuss Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan, Edge vs. The Miz and two tremendous tag team title matches featuring The Usos vs. New Day and RK-Bro vs. The Street Profits. Plus, results and grades from the rest of the Day 1. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 31, 2021
AEW and NXT are looking to enter the new year with a bang as both brands built to special episodes featuring multiple championship matches. Host Adam Silverstein begins Getting Over's final show of 2021 with a look at AEW New Year's Smash [2:55] as the branded edition of Dynamite featured important promos from MJF and CM Punk, a TBS tournament semifinal and the start of an interesting storyline between Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Bobby Fish and the Young Bucks. This as AEW built toward its debut on TBS. "The Silver King" then looks at a go-home NXT episode ahead of the brand's signature New Year's Evil show to kick off 2022 [25:05]. Most notable are Riddle, WALTER and AJ Styles all being featured as Grayson Waller continued to shine, Malcom Bivens again proved to be stellar on the mic and Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray got inserted into the main event. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 29, 2021
Welcome to the 2021 Getting Over Awards as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini spared no expense creating professional wrestling's greatest awards show honoring the best (and yes, some of the worst) from the last calendar year. With votes from "The Silver King," "Vintage," and our listening audience, The Meatys are awarded to the best wrestlers, matches, storylines, feuds, events and brands that took over the squared circle in 2021. End the year the right way as Adam and Chris review the good, bad and ugly from another strange 12 months. The guys discuss the dominance of Roman Reigns and Kenny Omega, Bianca Belair's incredible breakout, CM Punk's return to the squared circle, Adam Cole and Bryan Danielson flipping from WWE to AEW, Big E's year to remember and much more. The second-annual Getting Over Awards are a can't miss show as The Meatys wrap up 2021 with a bow. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 28, 2021
It's been rocky at times, but WWE has built a strong card for Day 1, its first pay-per-view of 2022. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Day 1 ultimate preview [54:05]. The guys discuss how COVID-19 may impact the card and whether this will be a tentpole event for WWE as they break down every match, sharing predictions for Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lensar for the universal title (will Paul Heyman play a role?), Big E vs. Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE title, Liv Morgan's rematch with Becky Lynch for the Raw women's title, Edge vs. The Miz and more. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [18:15] where they discuss the gauntlet match on SmackDown, Charlotte Flair vs. Toni Storm for the SmackDown women's title and everything that happened Monday night on Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 23, 2021
AEW and NXT are both building towards major shows to start 2022 that will feature rematches as their respective main events. Host Adam Silverstein looks at how each brand is going about booking those special episodes in this holiday episode. "The Silver King" first dives into AEW [3:35], which featured CM Punk and Sting impressing in the main event of Dynamite, Kyle O'Reilly making his expected debut alongside Adam Cole and "Hangman" Adam Page and Bryan Danielson setting their rematch. Next is NXT [21:50] where Tommaso Ciampa and Bron Breakker had an intriguing confrontation, Raquel Gonzalez battled Dakota Kai in a street fight and a title vs. title match with a championship unification was set for New Year's Evil. Plus, everything else from this week in AEW and NXT. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 21, 2021
WWE continues to build towards its opening salvo of 2022 with host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini wondering whether the top of its card is steady enough for long-term success. The guys break down the week in WWE starting with Kevin Owens re-signing [7:15], Sami Zayn potentially doing the same and whether a second COVID-19 surge could drastically impact the business. The Main Event [21:45] features a discussion about SmackDown's stellar closing segment with Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman, what's ahead in the storyline and whether Brock Lesnar is still expected to be his WrestleMania opponent. The fallout from Bobby Lashley being added to the WWE title match at Day 1 and Big E's diminishing role as world champion also take center stage. Next up is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:45] where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take turns judging Liv Morgan's attack on Becky Lynch, the end of Bianca Belair vs. Doudrop, the continuation of Edge vs. The Miz, the split of AJ Styles and Omos and everything else that happened across SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 16, 2021
AEW's second annual Winter is Coming featured a 60-minute time limit draw banger for the world title between "Hangman" Adam Page and Bryan Danielson, while NXT aired its first episode with Johnny Gargano and Kyle O'Reilly off the roster. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a review of AEW Winter is Coming [5:20], including a discussion about AEW's booking decision, grades for the Hangman vs. Danielson match and Chris' experiencing AEW Dynamite in person. The guys then talk MJF's promo on CM Punk, Malaki Black building a house, Hook's debut and everything else from Dynamite and Rampage. "The Silver King" rocks the mic solo in his review of NXT [48:20] where he looks at Bron Breakker's never-ending feud with Tommaso Ciampa, Grayson Waller generating heat, Cameron Grimes vs. Duke Hudson surprising, Cora Jade being completely over-pushed, Harland's debut and Grizzled Young Veterans getting misused. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 14, 2021
WWE is looking to kick off 2022 on a high note, but the way its booking SmackDown and Raw recently as it builds toward Day 1 is leaving a lot to be desired. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into WWE's storytelling issues and why its inability to create compelling character arcs is hurting the entire product [2:40]. The guys then move into The Main Event [18:45] where topics include Paul Heyman becoming the focal point of Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, Reigns being absent from SmackDown, RK-Bro randomly showing up Friday night and Bobby Lashley running through Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins and WWE champion Big E all in one night. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [46:40] where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down the rest of the week in WWE, including Edge, The Miz and Maryse nailing a perfect segment; Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan and Charlotte Flair vs. Toni Storm heading in opposite directions; Doudrop's ascension, Drew McIntyre's descension and some truly embarrassing booking decisions. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 9, 2021
WWE released Jeff Hardy just days after an incident at a live event brought questions about his current state. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show by discussing Hardy's recent WWE run, it appearing as if he was set for a main event push and how they hope he gets the help he needs [5:50]. The guys then move onto the show as planned beginning with NXT where Johnny Gargano addressed his future -- "The Silver King" provides his detailed take on what's next for him -- Kyle O'Reilly wrestled his farewell match, Bron Breakker remains a top contender for Tommaso Ciampa and MSK finally met its Shaman [14:25]. On AEW this week, MJF stole the show in his Long Island homecoming as CM Punk surprisingly fell short on the mic [30:10]. Other topics covered: The build to Winter is Coming, "Hangman" Adam Page's AEW title run, post-match attacks and the return of Trent Barretta. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 7, 2021
WWE is quickly building towards its Day 1 pay-per-view despite plenty of time remaining until the event. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a look at the suddenly drastic decline in quality of SmackDown, WWE's uneven rosters and its inconsistent booking at a key time for the company. The guys kick things off with The Main Event [16:45] where they discuss a seemingly never-ending Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar feud, wasting Sami Zayn's title contention, throwing Big E vs. Kevin Owens in a steel cage on a random Raw, Bobby Lashley's strange insertion into the WWE title picture and whether Liv Morgan stepped up in her big moment vs. Becky Lynch. Next, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" look at The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from this week in WWE [52:15], including Edge vs. The Miz, Toni Storm vs. Charlotte Flair, women finally getting longer matches, ignoring the midcard titles and Vince McMahon's on-air role with Austin Theory. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 6, 2021
Just minutes after NXT WarGames 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down the first special event of the NXT 2.0 era. With TakeOvers now a thing of the past, NXT focused on building its young talent in a set of five matches against veterans of the black and gold era. "The Silver King" discusses each match by diving into the results before providing grades and looking ahead at what's next. The men's WarGames match was perfectly booked with Johnny Gargano's potential departure serving as the top storyline, while the women's WarGames match featured some big spots but ultimately presented a clunky finish despite one of the best injury sell jobs of the year from Cora Jade. Imperium vs. Kyle O'Reilly & Von Wagner for the NXT tag team titles surprised as Fabian Aichner had his breakout moment in what may be O'Reilly's penultimate match in WWE. Plus, has Adam finally come around to LA Knight? And late-breaking news on Jeff Hardy. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Dec 2, 2021
With the first pay-per-view of its era set to go down, NXT WarGames presents an opportunity for WWE to put its best foot forward with its developmental brand. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with Getting Over's trademark ultimate preview of NXT WarGames 2021 where "The Silver King" breaks down the card with predictions not only for the matches but how storylines will develop going forward [6:15]. Will team black-and-gold or team 2.0 win the men's main event, and what's in store for the likes of Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano going forward? Adam then dives into AEW as the company continues building for its Winter is Coming special [33:50]. While Dynamite and Rampage were not particularly great shows, the "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Bryan Danielson and CM Punk vs. MJF storylines continue to be top-tier. Other topics include: Cody Rhodes vs. Andrade El Idolo in a street fight, the utilization of Britt Baker, the endless FTR vs. Lucha Brothers feud and the TBS tournament. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 30, 2021
Entering the final month of 2021, WWE is trying to build strong TV for SmackDown and Raw while creating an exciting card for Day 1, its next pay-per-view. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a look at WWE's crowd problem before The Main Event [6:25], which dives into Sami Zayn earning a universal championship match against Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens joining Seth Rollins as No. 1 contender for Big E's WWE championship. Topics for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [21:21] include Edge, The Miz and Maryse returning on Raw; Becky Lynch helping Liv Morgan look strong while Charlotte Flair assisted in Toni Storm appearing weak; Randy Orton's continued popularity; Vince McMahon working with Austin Theory; and everything else from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 25, 2021
AEW continued to build two big storylines featuring a couple of its newest acquisitions in CM Punk and Bryan Danielson, while NXT set its course for WarGames with both brands having big shows coming up in a matter of weeks. Host Adam Silverstein begins with AEW [2:30] where the highlight of the week was a promo battle between Punk and MJF to open Dynamite. Other topics include Danielson's continued heel turn juxtaposed to "Hangman" Adam Page, a car crash eight-man main event, Darby Allin vs. Billy Gunn and a lack of time for Britt Baker. Next, "The Silver King" moves to NXT [19:20] where the men's WarGames match was set with an intriguing old school vs. new school battle. Adam also touches on a triple threat North American championship match, Johnny Gargano's future, Cameron Grimes' new look and the MSK vignettes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 23, 2021
WWE looked to bounce back from an underwhelming Survivor Series pay-per-view by charting its course for the end of 2021. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini begin with The Main Event [7:45], diving into whether WWE saved the egg storyline on Raw, Vince McMahon's interactions with Sami Zayn and Austin Theory, Seth Rollins being attacked by a fan, and Big E getting some momentum back after losing to Roman Reigns. Next up is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [31:50] where the guys break down Becky Lynch's continued dominance on the mic, Liv Morgan's potential, more uneven booking of the women's division, Riddle becoming Randy Orton and much more. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" wrap up by breaking down the latest set of WWE releases [1:18:30], unfortunately featuring John Morrison and Swerve along with Hit Row. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 22, 2021
Just minutes after WWE Survivor Series 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from one of WWE's big four pay-per-views, this one with SmackDown and Raw going head-to-head. While "The Silver King" and "Vintage" have been bullish recently about WWE's major shows, this one disappointed. The guys were thrilled with the Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair opener but felt nearly everything went downhill from there, including a Roman Reigns vs. Big E main event that failed to live up to expectations. Adam and Chris break down both big bouts, the traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series elimination matches and everything else on the show as they provide grades and wonder whether this was a bump in the road or the future of WWE PPVs. Other topics include: Vince McMahon's big gold egg, The Rock not appearing, poor women's booking revealing itself and WWE trying too hard to protect all its superstars at once. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 18, 2021
AEW began moving past Full Gear -- for most of its major storylines, at least -- while NXT kicked off its build for the latest edition of WarGames. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down both brands with an in-depth look at what happened on TV this week and how booking may move forward from here. "The Silver King" starts with AEW [3:50] where Bryan Danielson turned heel while stepping up to new champion "Hangman" Adam Page, CM Punk is headed for a feud with MJF and Kenny Omega looks to be time off. Other topics from AEW Dynamite and Rampage include feuds that must end, Britt Baker's screen time and the debuts of Tomohiro Ishii and Jay Lethal. Next up is NXT [27:34] where Adam examines Bron Breakker remaining the top challenger for Tommaso Ciampa; booking for the women's WarGames match with Raquel Gonzalez, Dakota Kai, Toxic Attraction and Io Shirai starring; a potential double turn; and concerns over the long-term survival of NXT given its change in direction. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 16, 2021
Though the build has been less than exemplary, WWE has managed to put together star-studded matches for Survivor Series 2021 with a card that could produce some epic moments. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Survivor Series ultimate preview [31:50]. The guys break down every bout, sharing predictions for Roman Reigns vs. Big E and Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair while sharing their disappointment over the build for the traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series matches. "The Silver King" opens the show with a look at the Roman Reigns vs. King Woods feud and Kevin Owens' return to the top of the card in The Main Event [10:20] before discussing the respective elevation of Toni Storm and Liv Morgan against Flair and Lynch, WWE having champions and contenders lose irrelevant matches and concerns about Hit Row in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [18:20]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 14, 2021
Just minutes after AEW Full Gear 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from a loaded card that was one of AEW's biggest pay-per-views of the year. AEW delivered on a two-year storyline with "Hangman" Adam Page defeating Kenny Omega for the world title and put on a number of top-tier matches involving the likes of MJF, Darby Allin, CM Punk, Eddie Kingston, Bryan Danielson and more. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the AEW Full Gear results, providing grades for each match and looking ahead to what may be in store going forward. Plus, thoughts on some controversial finishes, the use of American Top Team and the debut of Jay Lethal. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
Nov 11, 2021
AEW has put together a loaded card for Full Gear 2021, one of its four major pay-per-views, with a number of top-tier matches exciting Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini as they take a deep dive into he show with Getting Over's trademark AEW Full Gear ultimate preview [11:55]. The guys break down every match, sharing their predictions for Kenny Omega vs. "Hangman" Adam Page for the AEW title, Bryan Danielson vs. Miro in the eliminator tournament final, CM Punk vs. Eddie Kingston, Darby Allin vs. MJF and much more. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" look at whether there will be any title changes, how the booking of these matches will impact AEW going forward and whether this has the potential to be the PPV of the year before providing their pre-show grades. Adam concludes the episode with a look at the latest edition of NXT [1:33:33], which featured better wrestling than usual, a focus on the women's division and the announcement of NXT War Games for December. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.