Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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,...

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 story...

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 &...

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 a...

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...

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 L...

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...

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,...

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 Asu...

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 AE...

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,...

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...

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...

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:...

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 be...

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...

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]....

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...

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 Silve...

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:...

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 i...

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...

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 aft...

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 Cre...

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 Ju...