Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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...

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 st...

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...

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 stalle...

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 anal...

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 challenge...

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...

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...

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 doin...

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...

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, a...

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]. T...

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 S...

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 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. Wi...

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 purgat...

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 Wrestl...

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 tri...

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 t...

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 wa...

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" joi...

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...

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-inducin...

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 b...

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 entertain...