Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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...

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]...

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 w...

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 conten...

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 o...

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, B...

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 Mox...

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 el...

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. "Th...

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 (unfortunat...

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 l...

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 Konos...

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...

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'...

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 Theor...

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 briefca...

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 whic...

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 Roll...

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...

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 predict...

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, Rei...

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 b...

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, t...

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 i...

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 simult...