Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WIth NXT set to present the 30th edition of its signature TakeOver event, host Adam Silverstein brings you an ultimate preview of NXT TakeOver: XXX plus an exclusive interview with reigning NXT champion Keith Lee [39:18]. "The Silver King" and the first double champion in NXT history discuss Lee's incredible 10-month run, going face-to-face with Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble, deciding to share...

The second-biggest pay-per-view of the year is upon us as WWE SummerSlam brings a strong eight-match card including four potential main events that have been built well over the last few months. Will SummerSlam go as expected, or will it live up to its tagline: “You’ll never see it coming”? Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the entire card, previewing each match with a look...

An up-and-down Wednesday for NXT and AEW was filled with some successes and questionable booking decisions ahead of important stretches for both shows. Host Adam Silverstein opens with NXT, looking at the questionable build but excellent execution of the Keith Lee-Karrion Kross main event feud ahead of NXT TakeOver: XXX [2:43]. Also from NXT: strong promos from Io Shirai and Finn Balor, Bronson Re...

An up-and-down week of WWE programming closed strong Monday night with Randy Orton and Ric Flair delivering a masterclass in storytelling over the final 30 minutes on Raw. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down why Orton-Flair was so successful and wonders whether this will be Flair's final meaningful angle [2:45]. "The Silver King" then breaks down the pitiful launch of Retribution, possibly the dorki...

Another incredible night of wrestling action was highlighted with a headline-making main event on NXT as former NFL punter and occasional WWE personality Pat McAfee surprised by punt kicking Adam Cole's head off in the show's final moments. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show discussing a perfectly-built episode of NXT, including the tremendous McAfee-Cole angle and what it means going forward [7...

As SmackDown steadily improves week to week, Raw has fallen off a cliff with WWE struggling to tell stories, book matches or do much of anything right on its most well-known brand. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini explore what WWE is getting so wrong with Raw as Monday was another night of desperation, disarray and disappointment featuring the return of Shane McMahon and debut of Ra...

After spending three years atop the NXT mountain, Undisputed Era faces an uncertain future that host Adam Silverstein tries to unravel in this episode by looks at Adam Cole's outside-the-ring confrontation with Pat McAfee and whether NXT was providing hints Wednesday night as to the faction's long-term plans in WWE [3:30]. Coming off one of its best shows of 2020 last week, AEW largely disappointe...

WWE's infuriating, insulting booking of Raw on Monday night proved to host Adam Silverstein that the company does not understand its fans' desires even as it was reportedly attempting to repair the negative reaction coming out of Extreme Rules. "The Silver King" blasts the booking of Asuka-Sasha Banks and  a horribly paced first hour of Raw to open this extended episode [6:05] as co-host Chris Van...

Another wild week of Wednesday night wrestling is in the books, and host Adam Silverstein is here to break it all down. NXT champion Keith Lee relinquishing the North American title and kicking off a month-long quest ending in a ladder match at NXT TakeOver: XXX opens the show as "The Silver King" lauds the booking, first qualifying match and what's to come [3:20]. Also from NXT: Karrion Kross' "R...

The controversy that surrounded from The Horror Show at WWE Extreme Rules bled into Raw on Monday night as WWE efforted in repairing some of the storylines that drew ire from fans one night earlier. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with the Main Event [5:24], breaking down the path toward Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton at SummerSlam, booking questions about the Raw women's champ...

The 2020 edition of WWE Extreme Rules was billed as "The Horror Show," but did it unintentionally live up to that moniker? Just moments after the pay-per-view aired, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the entire card, which included some great action and a bunch of controversial finishes to make for a divisive PPV. The guys disagree strongly on the cinematic Wyatt Swamp Fig...

Just over 48 hours before The Horror Show at Extreme Rules, WWE United States champion Apollo Crews drops by the show for the first time. Crews joins host Adam Silverstein on our 50th episode to discuss his sudden move from SmackDown to Raw, working under and learning from Paul Heyman, winning the U.S. championship, whether he should have spent more time in NXT before moving to the main roster, th...

AEW followed its two-week Fyter Fest with a special Fight for the Fallen edition of Dynamite that largely delivered with Jon Moxley and Brian Cage fighting for the AEW title to a controversial finish [17:45]. Host Adam Silverstein looks at the decision to have Taz throw in the towel, Chris Jericho's "Demo God" promo, Sonny Kiss' big moment and whether AEW is meeting the lofty expectations it creat...

Will the 2020 of WWE Extreme Rules be a "Horror Show" after all? Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the entire card, previewing each made and looking ahead to how storylines will develop past Sunday night [49:00]. The guys discuss whether Sasha Banks and Bayley are set to become a Two Woman Power Trip, how Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman have done as champions s...

Bask in his glory because Keith Lee is the first dual champion in NXT history. The incredible Winner Take All match from NXT Great American Bash opens this week's show as host Adam Silverstein takes a closer look at Lee's rise to prominence and what's ahead for Adam Cole and Undisputed Era [3:35]. Despite the main event delivering for NXT, it is AEW Fyter Fest that won the critical battle on Night...

From "The Horror Show at Extreme Rules" to the newly announced "Eye for an Eye" match, WWE has painted itself into a corner for its upcoming pay-per-view. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show by discussing how WWE shoots itself in the foot by over-marketing its product, whether Rey Mysterio and Seth Rollins can deliver on this confusing stipulation and what else to expect...

The head-to-head battle between NXT and AEW kicked into a new gear this week as NXT The Great American Bash and AEW Fyter Fest began their two-night extravaganzas clashing with two of the best shows from either brand this year [4:20]. Host Adam Silverstein kicks off with NXT's highly-anticipated and highly-entertaining Io Shirai vs. Sasha Banks match [6:05], Teagen Nox's big moment, a lackluster s...

The road to WWE Extreme Rules: The Horror Show peaked Monday night in an extended champions vs. challengers storyline that proved WWE still has some tricks up its sleeve. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini look at Drew McIntyre, Dolph Ziggler, Sasha Banks, Bayley and Asuka effecting to lead an entertaining show [30:08]. But first, the guys explore fallout from WWE's coronavirus scare...

Interrupting the regular Wednesday Night Wards edition of Getting Over is breaking news that multiple WWE talents and employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show diving into the latest news, discussing WWE's ridiculous approach to the coronavirus from the onset and how it has affected not only its own company but AEW programming as well [2:00]. "The Silver Kin...

In a double episode of Getting Over, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini tackle major topics outside the weekly programming. The guys open the show discussing  'The Undertaker: Last Ride' five-part docuseries and whether Taker actually announced his retirement on the fifth and final episode [2:50]. They then move into an extended conversation about Matt Riddle's debut on SmackDown and...

A tremendous night of wrestling gets broken down in detail as host Adam Silverstein looks at everything from NXT and AEW Dynamite. With AEW's two-night Fyter Fest still a couple weeks away, NXT is doing its best to counterprogram with an intriguing extended title feud involving Adam Cole, Keith Lee, Johnny Gargano, Finn Balor ... and Karrion Kross lurking [2:39]. "The Silver King" dives into NXT's...

An absolutely loaded WWE edition of Getting Over opens as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss Vince McMahon's decision to remove Paul Heyman as the lead of Raw and put Bruce Pritchard in charge of a combined creative team [1:44]. What does this mean for Monday nights, which were the guys' favorite show, and how did the first episode under Pritchard turn out? In an extended Main...

Just moments after WWE Backlash went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini connect to break down the entire 2020 edition of the show with a special instant analysis episode. Of course, the guys start with the heavily-promoted "Greatest Wrestling Match Ever" [4:08]. Did Edge and Randy Orton live up to the impossible billing? How will their match be remembered? What actually i...

NXT won the critical Wednesday night war coming out of TakeOver: In Your House with a show that intrigued and kept its fans guessing. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show breaking down why NXT was so successful [2:02], including strapping a rocket to inject Karrion Kross into the main event, Scarlett's key role, what's next for Dexter Lumis and Velveteen Dream, Finn Balor going after Keith Lee and...

With WWE Backlash this Sunday, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini provide an ultimate preview for the company's next pay-per-view [56:41]. The guys provide breakdowns and predictions for each match, including the "Greatest Wrestling Match Ever," and even pause to discuss Charlotte Flair's prominence across WWE programming and whether that is a good decision long-term [1:14:43]. "The S...