Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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 t...

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 matc...

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 mat...

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...

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 ahe...

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 shou...

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...

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 fo...

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 hol...

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:...

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 a...

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...

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...

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, Dr...

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 Wall...

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 prediction...

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...

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 focu...

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 Undis...

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 S...

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...

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...

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 ap...

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 pr...

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 ch...