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Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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Award-winning analysis of pro wrestling with breakdowns of WWE, NXT, AEW and beyond. Plus, instant analysis of pay-per-views, news coverage and major interviews. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini pull back the curtain addressing the hottest topics and most controversial developments while putting the highs and lows of sports entertainment in context every week.
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WWE Day 1 ultimate preview, card, matches: How will WWE start 2022?

It's been rocky at times, but WWE has built a strong card for Day 1, its first pay-per-view of 2022. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Day 1 ultimate preview [54:05]. The guys discuss how COVID-19 may impact the card and whether this will be a tentpole event for WWE as they break down every match, sharing predictions for Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lensar for the universal title (will Paul Heyman play a role?), Big E vs. ...

Dec 28, 20211 hr 52 minEp. 249

AEW, NXT: CM Punk, Sting star; Kyle O'Reilly debuts; New Year's Evil builds

AEW and NXT are both building towards major shows to start 2022 that will feature rematches as their respective main events. Host Adam Silverstein looks at how each brand is going about booking those special episodes in this holiday episode. "The Silver King" first dives into AEW [3:35], which featured CM Punk and Sting impressing in the main event of Dynamite, Kyle O'Reilly making his expected debut alongside Adam Cole and "Hangman" Adam Page and Bryan Danielson setting their rematch. Next is N...

Dec 23, 202142 minEp. 248

WWE: Roman Reigns' future, Brock Lesnar's success, Big E's title run

WWE continues to build towards its opening salvo of 2022 with host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini wondering whether the top of its card is steady enough for long-term success. The guys break down the week in WWE starting with Kevin Owens re-signing [7:15], Sami Zayn potentially doing the same and whether a second COVID-19 surge could drastically impact the business. The Main Event [21:45] features a discussion about SmackDown's stellar closing segment with Roman Reigns and Paul Heyma...

Dec 21, 20212 hrEp. 247

AEW, NXT: Winter is Coming analysis, results; Bron Breakker's mega-push

AEW's second annual Winter is Coming featured a 60-minute time limit draw banger for the world title between "Hangman" Adam Page and Bryan Danielson, while NXT aired its first episode with Johnny Gargano and Kyle O'Reilly off the roster. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a review of AEW Winter is Coming [5:20], including a discussion about AEW's booking decision, grades for the Hangman vs. Danielson match and Chris' experiencing AEW Dynamite in person. The guys t...

Dec 16, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 246

WWE: Storytelling, booking problems hurting important Day 1 build

WWE is looking to kick off 2022 on a high note, but the way its booking SmackDown and Raw recently as it builds toward Day 1 is leaving a lot to be desired. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into WWE's storytelling issues and why its inability to create compelling character arcs is hurting the entire product [2:40]. The guys then move into The Main Event [18:45] where topics include Paul Heyman becoming the focal point of Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, Reigns being absent from...

Dec 14, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 245

WWE, NXT, AEW: Jeff Hardy released, Johnny Gargano speaks, MJF stars

WWE released Jeff Hardy just days after an incident at a live event brought questions about his current state. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show by discussing Hardy's recent WWE run, it appearing as if he was set for a main event push and how they hope he gets the help he needs [5:50]. The guys then move onto the show as planned beginning with NXT where Johnny Gargano addressed his future -- "The Silver King" provides his detailed take on what's next for him -- Kyle O...

Dec 09, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 244

WWE: Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar will never end, Liv Morgan steps up

WWE is quickly building towards its Day 1 pay-per-view despite plenty of time remaining until the event. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a look at the suddenly drastic decline in quality of SmackDown, WWE's uneven rosters and its inconsistent booking at a key time for the company. The guys kick things off with The Main Event [16:45] where they discuss a seemingly never-ending Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar feud, wasting Sami Zayn's title contention, throwing Big...

Dec 07, 20211 hr 40 minEp. 243

NXT WarGames 2021 instant analysis, results, grades: Johnny Gargano's farewell?

Just minutes after NXT WarGames 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down the first special event of the NXT 2.0 era. With TakeOvers now a thing of the past, NXT focused on building its young talent in a set of five matches against veterans of the black and gold era. "The Silver King" discusses each match by diving into the results before providing grades and looking ahead at what's next. The men's WarGames match was perfectly booked with Johnny Gargano's poten...

Dec 06, 202144 minEp. 242

NXT WarGames 2021 ultimate preview, card; AEW builds to Winter is Coming

With the first pay-per-view of its era set to go down, NXT WarGames presents an opportunity for WWE to put its best foot forward with its developmental brand. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with Getting Over's trademark ultimate preview of NXT WarGames 2021 where "The Silver King" breaks down the card with predictions not only for the matches but how storylines will develop going forward [6:15]. Will team black-and-gold or team 2.0 win the men's main event, and what's in store for the like...

Dec 02, 202156 minEp. 241

WWE: Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn earn world title matches; crowds disappoint

Entering the final month of 2021, WWE is trying to build strong TV for SmackDown and Raw while creating an exciting card for Day 1, its next pay-per-view. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a look at WWE's crowd problem before The Main Event [6:25], which dives into Sami Zayn earning a universal championship match against Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens joining Seth Rollins as No. 1 contender for Big E's WWE championship. Topics for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [21:21] include Edge, The Mi...

Nov 30, 202144 minEp. 240

AEW, NXT: CM Punk, MJF rock the mic; WarGames goes old school vs. new school

AEW continued to build two big storylines featuring a couple of its newest acquisitions in CM Punk and Bryan Danielson, while NXT set its course for WarGames with both brands having big shows coming up in a matter of weeks. Host Adam Silverstein begins with AEW [2:30] where the highlight of the week was a promo battle between Punk and MJF to open Dynamite. Other topics include Danielson's continued heel turn juxtaposed to "Hangman" Adam Page, a car crash eight-man main event, Darby Allin vs. Bil...

Nov 25, 202132 minEp. 239

WWE: Vince McMahon's egg, Becky Lynch's greatness, more releases

WWE looked to bounce back from an underwhelming Survivor Series pay-per-view by charting its course for the end of 2021. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini begin with The Main Event [7:45], diving into whether WWE saved the egg storyline on Raw, Vince McMahon's interactions with Sami Zayn and Austin Theory, Seth Rollins being attacked by a fan, and Big E getting some momentum back after losing to Roman Reigns. Next up is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [31:50] where the guys break do...

Nov 23, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 238

WWE Survivor Series 2021 instant analysis, results, grades

Just minutes after WWE Survivor Series 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from one of WWE's big four pay-per-views, this one with SmackDown and Raw going head-to-head. While "The Silver King" and "Vintage" have been bullish recently about WWE's major shows, this one disappointed. The guys were thrilled with the Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair opener but felt nearly everything went downhill from there, including a Roman Reigns ...

Nov 22, 20211 hr 26 minEp. 237

AEW, NXT: Bryan Danielson turns, CM Punk vs. MJF; WarGames build begins

AEW began moving past Full Gear -- for most of its major storylines, at least -- while NXT kicked off its build for the latest edition of WarGames. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down both brands with an in-depth look at what happened on TV this week and how booking may move forward from here. "The Silver King" starts with AEW [3:50] where Bryan Danielson turned heel while stepping up to new champion "Hangman" Adam Page, CM Punk is headed for a feud with MJF and Kenny Omega looks to be time off. O...

Nov 18, 202151 minEp. 236

WWE Survivor Series 2021 ultimate preview, card, matches: Becky Lynch shines

Though the build has been less than exemplary, WWE has managed to put together star-studded matches for Survivor Series 2021 with a card that could produce some epic moments. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Survivor Series ultimate preview [31:50]. The guys break down every bout, sharing predictions for Roman Reigns vs. Big E and Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair while sharing their disappointment over the build for ...

Nov 16, 20211 hr 37 minEp. 235

AEW Full Gear 2021 instant analysis, results, grades

Just minutes after AEW Full Gear 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from a loaded card that was one of AEW's biggest pay-per-views of the year. AEW delivered on a two-year storyline with "Hangman" Adam Page defeating Kenny Omega for the world title and put on a number of top-tier matches involving the likes of MJF, Darby Allin, CM Punk, Eddie Kingston, Bryan Danielson and more. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the AEW F...

Nov 14, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 234

AEW Full Gear 2021 ultimate preview, card, matches; NXT steps up its wrestling

AEW has put together a loaded card for Full Gear 2021, one of its four major pay-per-views, with a number of top-tier matches exciting Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini as they take a deep dive into he show with Getting Over's trademark AEW Full Gear ultimate preview [11:55]. The guys break down every match, sharing their predictions for Kenny Omega vs. "Hangman" Adam Page for the AEW title, Bryan Danielson vs. Miro in the eliminator tournament final, CM Punk vs. Eddie Kingston, Da...

Nov 11, 20211 hr 48 minEp. 233

WWE: Big E's elevation, Kevin Owens' future, Survivor Series' lackluster build

WWE finally began its build for Survivor Series two weeks before the annual pay-per-view, and it did so on Twitter. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the lackluster booking ahead of a "big four" WWE PPV [41:45], including the 5-on-5 matches, what to expect from the show and Liv Morgan becoming a No. 1 contender. The guys open with The Main Event [4:45] where they discuss Big E's rise as a main eventer, Kevin Owens turning heel, KO's future in WWE, Roman Reigns reigniting...

Nov 09, 20211 hr 46 minEp. 232

WWE releases Keith Lee among 18 talents: instant reaction, analysis

WWE released another swath of superstars with Keith Lee headlining the 18 wrestlers who are no longer employed by the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convene to provide their instant reaction to the releases. The guys open with a look at WWE releasing more than 70 wrestlers in 2021 alone with more than a dozen cuts particularly confusing due to their immense talent and long-term potential. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into each of the new releases st...

Nov 05, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 231

AEW, NXT: Jon Moxley enters rehab, Full Gear builds, Halloween Havoc fallout

With just over one week left until AEW Full Gear 2021, the company spent much of Dynamite and Rampage building to one of its four annual pay-per-views, while NXT started new storylines following a well-regarded Halloween Havoc special. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at Jon Moxley's decision to get treatment for alcohol use [2:00] and how it affected AEW's plans for its world title eliminator tournament. The AEW focus continues [11:37] with MJF and Darby Allin stealing the show ahead of ...

Nov 04, 202143 minEp. 230

WWE: Raw surprises with Kevin Owens, women shine, Survivor Series build on hold

WWE aired arguably the best Raw of 2021 with a unique show that featured fresh matches, exciting feuds and clear storytelling [7:50]. This while SmackDown remained largely the same without Roman Reigns with the build for Survivor Series on hold. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [13:10] as they take a closer look at Kevin Owens' insertion into the WWE title picture with Big E and Seth Rollins [36:15]. With multiple references to Owens' contract status on Ra...

Nov 02, 20211 hr 35 minEp. 229

AEW: Cody Rhodes vs. Malakai Black continues, world title eliminator begins

With AEW's schedule all messed up due to preemptions, host Adam Silverstein took advantage of the opportunity to do an all-AEW show breaking down two episodes of Dynamite plus one episode of Rampage. "The Silver King" begins with The Main Event [3:35] where topics include whether the third Cody Rhodes vs. Malakai Black match is the end of their feud, what's to come for both wrestlers, questions involving Andrade El Idolo and Pac, and the first four matches of the AEW world title eliminator tourn...

Oct 28, 202144 minEp. 228

NXT Halloween Havoc 2021 analysis, results, grades: Major title changes

The best show of the NXT 2.0 era was unsurprisingly the NXT Halloween Havoc special as WWE's developmental brand put on a terrific event for the second-straight year. Host Adam Silverstein dives into this new version of Halloween Havoc, which included three title changes and a perfectly booked main event between NXT champion Tommaso Ciampa and Bron Breakker. "The Silver King" breaks down why Breakker was more successful in defeat than he would have been in victory, why Io Shirai is the best kind...

Oct 27, 202144 minEp. 227

WWE: Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch controversy, SmackDown and Raw premieres

The season premieres of SmackDown and Raw were supposed to push WWE into a new era, but instead, it appears as if we are headed for much of the same. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the first set of WWE shows with new rosters finalized following the WWE Draft with a primary focus on the lack of effort to showcase new superstars [2:50]. The Main Event begins with a look at the controversy swirling around Charlotte Flair going off script and being confronted by Becky Lync...

Oct 26, 20211 hr 46 minEp. 226

WWE Crown Jewel 2021 instant analysis, results, grades: Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar

Just minutes after WWE Crown Jewel 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from a loaded card ahead of the season premiers of both SmackDown and Raw. WWE delivered with easily its best pay-per-view in Saudi Arabia to date despite the problematic nature of the deal. Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, Bobby Lashley vs. Goldberg and Big E vs. Drew McIntyre all brought out the big meaty men slappin' meat dynamics with the latter matches fa...

Oct 21, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 225

AEW, NXT: Bryan Danielson vs. Minoru Suzuki, Hangman stars, Halloween Havoc preview

AEW delivered big with Bryan Danielson this past week, while NXT continued taking steps in the right direction with its final build for Halloween Havoc. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both programs with analysis of what went right and wrong across the last week for the brands. "The Silver King" begins with AEW where he kicks things off with Danielson's dream match showdown with Minoru Suzuki before moving into a breakdown of AEW Dynamite and AEW Rampage [23:40]. Topics include "Hangman" Adam P...

Oct 20, 202149 minEp. 224

WWE Crown Jewel 2021 ultimate preview, card, matches

WWE has worked hard to put together star-studded matches for Crown Jewel despite it being the company's most controversial event of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the entire card with Getting Over's trademark WWE Crown Jewel ultimate preview [50:50]. The guys break down every match, sharing their predictions for Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the universal title with Paul Heyman hanging over the match, Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Bel...

Oct 19, 20212 hr 2 minEp. 223

NXT offers best '2.0' show with a surprise, AEW gets combative with WWE

NXT put its best foot forward since the beginning of its new era, while AEW owner Tony Khan has taken personally WWE's decision to air an extra 30 minutes of SmackDown on Friday after being moved to FS1 due to the MLB playoffs. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show by diving into the latest edition of NXT [3:40], including the surprise of Carmelo Hayes winning the North American championship, whether Toxic Attraction can actually work and why this edition of NXT is the closest to what we can like...

Oct 14, 202142 minEp. 222

WWE: Creative hits major lull, tournaments begin with atrocious women's booking

With SmackDown steady and Raw finding its footing over the last month, WWE looked to be on a creative upswing with new rosters set to take effect. Instead, its booking took a nosedive this week with both shows failing to impress. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss what went wrong for WWE as it builds to Crown Jewel [2:30], beginning The Main Event looking at the bright spot that was the Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman storyline [13:45]. The guys continue with WWE's sloppy use o...

Oct 12, 20211 hr 47 minEp. 221

AEW, NXT: Hangman Page returns, TBS title, Bron Breakker's push, more debuts

"Hangman" Adam Page returned as the Joker in the main event of AEW Dynamite, becoming the No. 1 contender for Kenny Omega's AEW world title. Host Adam Silverstein kicks off the show with Hangman's return and AEW's main event plans ahead of a pay-per-view named after Page himself [2:45]. "The Silver King" also breaks down everything else from Dynamite and Rampage, including the new TBS title not fixing problems with the women's division, storylines for Bryan Danielson and CM Punk, what's happenin...

Oct 07, 20211 hrEp. 220
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