Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

Just minutes after NXT TakeOver: In Your House went off the air, host Adam Silverstein delivers instant analysis of the first TakeOver in four months. "The Silver King" breaks down all six matches on the card, including Io Shirai's crowning moment in the main event and what it means for the NXT women's main event picture, the controversial Backlot Brawl between Adam Cole and Velveteen Dream and wh...

The Wednesday Night Wars raged on as AEW offered two title matches against NXT's go-home show for TakeOver: In Your House. Host Adam Silverstein parts the seas of controversy and takes an in-depth look at the main event of NXT as Drake Maverick lost the cruiserweight title tournament but was nevertheless rehired after his real-life firing by WWE [16:50]. After breaking down the rest of the show, i...

Right off the top of the show, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event by discussing whether the controversial Jeff Hardy DUI angle that played out during SmackDown and impacted the intercontinental championship tournament was fair or foul [2:23]. The guys also break down an interesting Raw that featured a growing Seth Rollins and proposed some big questions about Rey a...

Wrestling delivered in a major way Wednesday night as AEW followed Double or Nothing with a newsworthy episode of Dynamite and NXT put forth an incredible main event. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything that happened, starting with AEW Dynamite [1:49] as Mike Tyson and Chris Jericho brawled, FTR made its debut and some more No. 1 contenders were named. NXT offered an equally good show [28...

In a nice surprise, WWE has begun having small crowds filled with NXT and Performance Center talent watch its shows. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini explore the vast improvement it made to the atmosphere of Raw [4:03] before discussing major backstage roster news about Matt Riddle and Drew Gulak [22:20], how Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman are on completely different paths as worl...

Just moments after AEW Double or Nothing went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the horn to break down the entire pay-per-view. With the Stadium Stampede serving as the highlight of the show, the guys break down the entire match [2:30], including its biggest moments, a star-making performance, whether the comedy was too much or just right, Kenny Omega's usage a...

With another Wednesday night in the books, host Adam Silverstein dives into the continued battle between NXT and AEW. This week, with AEW Dynamite serving as the go-home show for its second Double or Nothing pay-per-view [24:08], "The Silver King" breaks down successes ahead of The Elite vs. Inner Circle specialty Stadium Stampede match and failures across the title picture involving Jon Moxley, B...

Former NXT and NXT UK women's champion Rhea Ripley stops by ahead of her big match with Io Shirai to discuss her beginnings in pro wrestling and how she has vaulted herself into superstardom within WWE [1:06:25]. But first, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the latest from WWE as it continues to build toward Backlash [10:04]. The guys discuss Drew Gulak's contract expiring...

After presenting a tremendous show last week, AEW Dynamite failed to capitalize on the positive momentum with clunky, uninspired booking and  questionable decisions. As such, host Adam Silverstein opens a listener-heavy show discussing NXT's decision to feature Matt Riddle and Timothy Thatcher, the return of In Your House as an NXT TakeOver event, problems with the promotion of NXT and the airing...

With multiple breaking news items from WWE Raw on Monday night, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini waste no time with an instant analysis-style show. The guys open by discussing Becky Lynch's surprise pregnancy announcement [1:25], WWE's storyline with the Raw women's title, Asuka's incredible set of accomplishments, a disappointing recent history with Money in the Bank and a slowly d...

Just moments after WWE Money in the Bank went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini are here to break down the entire pay-per-view, instant analysis-style. The guys open the show by taking a look at the unique match that had 12 superstars "climb the corporate ladder" at WWE Headquarters and debating the two Money in the Bank briefcase winners [2:00]. "The Silver King" and Ch...

WWE champion Drew McIntyre and rising superstar Aleister Black join Getting Over in a special double interview episode ahead of WWE Money in the Bank airing on WWE Network and pay-per-view. Host Adam Silverstein opens by going one-on-one with Black for a candid, enlightening conversation about Sunday’s unique ladder match, his first 18 months on the main roster, the psychology behind his character...

AEW's return to live programming brought with it the best television show of the pandemic era, including a tremendous street fight main event that set a new standard for what is possible in an empty arena setting [4:12]. Host Adam Silverstein takes a look at what made Wednesday's AEW Dynamite so special and how NXT, despite delivering an entertaining episode that pushed many of its storylines forw...

Ahead of WWE's first pay-per-view since WrestleMania 36, Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present the ultimate preview of the 2020 edition of WWE Money in the Bank [34:00]. The guys break down each match on the card, who should (and will) win the briefcases and what to expect as WWE asks its superstars to "Climb the Corporate Ladder" at WWE headquarters in a unique match. "The Silver Kin...

Wrestling viewership is down without  live crowds, but fans are missing an improving WWE product. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show discussing wrestling in the face of the coronavirus pandemic [1:12] before diving into the latest from AEW and NXT. Dynamite rebounded with its best show in months -- led by strong action from Cody, Darby Allin and Lance Archer along with intriguing work away form...

With just two weeks until Money in the Bank, WWE has been building toward its next pay-per-view while featuring some fresh faces in its top programs. Host Adam Silverstein is joined by Chris Vannini to break down the exciting finish to Raw -- a contract signing between WWE champion Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins -- and the divisive roast of Triple H that concluded SmackDown. The guys also discuss...

NXT has been on a roll, and it continued Wednesday with a terrific episode that showcased new talent and set in motion exciting storylines. Head-to-head, AEW has been a bit stagnant and arguably underdelivered in recent weeks. Is the tide turning, or is this just an aberration? Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest, including the rise of Dexter Lumis, Drake Maverick's future, a successful in...

As WWE continues to find its footing in the empty-arena world, host Adam Silverstein is joined by Jack Crosby to discuss the company's decision to alter its traditional Money in the Bank matches by having superstars "climb the corporate ladder" at Titan Towers. The guys dive into the updated match concept and the qualifiers on both the men's and women's side to this point. "The Silver King" and Ja...

In another extended episode, Adam Silverstein is joined by Chris Vannini to dive into WWE releasing a significant amount of its talent and staff amid the coronavirus pandemic. The guys look at each wrestler no longer with the company, discussing their tenure in WWE and what may be on the horizon. "The Silver King" and Chris open the show by remembering legendary ring announcer Howard Finkel and wr...

In an extended WWE episode, host Adam Silverstein is joined by Chris Vannini to break down some controversial topics. The guys open the show by discussing WWE running live shows in Florida after being granted an "essential business" designation [2:30] and Ronda Rousey insulting fans while claiming she will not return to WWE on a full-time basis [22:06]. The Silver King and Chris also dive into whe...

The "Final Beat" of the Johnny Gargano-Tommaso Ciampa rivalry was sounded on Wednesday night, and Adam Silverstein is here to break it all down. "The Silver King" explains why Gargano-Ciampa V delivered to expectation, how the match played out in perfect fashion from a storyline standpoint and why fans are overreacting to the latest episode of NXT [2:10]. Plus, a look at an uncommonly rough AEW Dy...

Unique and surprising, WrestleMania 36 was one for the record books. Where does WWE go from here, starting with the infamous Raw after WrestleMania? Adam Silverstein is joined by Chris Vannini to discuss what went down Monday night and whether fans can expect typical WWE programming going forward. From the surprise main event featuring new WWE champion Drew McIntyre to the debuts and returns, the...

Just moments after WWE's biggest show of the year went off the air, host Adam Silverstein delivers instant analysis from both nights of WrestleMania 36. Jack Crosby joins "The Silver King" to break down the results from the entire two-night card, including the spectacular and epic Firefly FunHouse Match and Boneyard Match that set the internet ablaze. With two major title changes, the guys also lo...

WWE's biggest show of the year, WrestleMania 36 has undergone a complete makeover in the weeks leading up to the event. Instead of airing live from a jam-packed stadium in Tampa Bay, the event will span two days after being taped at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. What exactly can fans expect from this unique 'Mania? Adam Silverstein welcomes Chris Vannini and Jack Crosby to break down the...

Riding solo to break down the Wednesday Night Wars, host Adam Silverstein takes a look at NXT's decision to put its TakeOver: Tampa Bay matches on television, starting with a triple threat for the North American Championship between Keith Lee, Dominik Dijakovickc and Damien Priest that fell short of expectations. AEW finally introduced a midcard title this week in the TNT Championship, but is the...