With the 2021 WWE Draft in the books, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down what went right -- and wrong -- as WWE set new rosters for SmackDown and Raw. The guys start with an overall look at an improved draft presentation that could've been even better [5:15]. The Main Event features reaction and detailed analysis of the rosters [15:40], including SmackDown's lack of main event male talent juxtaposed with the potential for loaded Raw main events, nearly every tag team swit...
Oct 05, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 219
A roster shakeup is ahead with the two-day WWE Draft set to begin on SmackDown and continue through Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini are back for Getting Over's second annual WWE Mock Draft. The guys select rosters for each brand, discuss the potential of the superstars they drafted and go over what they want to see from the WWE Draft over the next few days [4:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also enter into a lengthy discussion about the controversial "Dark Side of the R...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 218
The remnants of and fallout from Grand Slam took center stage across AEW as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down Rampage and Dynamite along with the third episode of the new-look NXT. First up, Adam looks at significant improvements made to NXT with the pace slowing and matches being given more time [2:25]. It was ladies' night with the women's title and women's tag team titles both on the line, though Io Shirai and Zoey Stark shone far brighter than Raquel Gonzalez and Fra...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 217
With Extreme Rules in the rear-view mirror and the WWE Draft ahead, a pleasantly surprising Raw showed that WWE may have finally found its footing with its former A show. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss why Raw has succeeded the last three weeks going up against Monday Night Football as well as some issues with the new A show, SmackDown, that are preventing it from being as great as it can be [3:15]. The Main Event focuses on Big E's two big meaty matches with Bobby Lashl...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 216
Just minutes after WWE Extreme Rules 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from the final pay-per-view before the WWE Draft with a huge double main event. With a controversial finish to the universal title match between Roman Reigns and "The Demon" Finn Balor stealing the thunder from what was an otherwise entertaining show, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss every aspect of the bout from the nearly perfectly booked and exec...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 215
AEW made history with Grand Slam, the largest non-WWE wrestling show since 1999, on a special episode of Dynamite from Queens, New York. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the entire show [5:00], starting with the dream match that opened Grand Slam as Kenny Omega and Bryan Danielson fought to a 30-minute time-limit draw. The guys discuss the incredible match before debating the booking and execution of the finish as well as the entire presentation of the bout. ...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 214
WWE has been full tilt ahead of Extreme Rules putting together some creative bookings across SmackDown and Raw while simultaneously building strong matches for the pay-per-view. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the entire card with Getting Over's trademark WWE Extreme Rules ultimate preview [1:14:10]. The guys break down every match, sharing their predictions on whether "The Demon" Finn Balor will finally be the one two take down Roman Reigns for the universa...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 213
WWE's rebranded NXT 2.0 made its debut to mixed reviews. With a new set, young talent, plenty of colors and some questionable booking decisions, host Adam Silverstein has plenty to discuss -- positives and negatives -- as NXT clearly heads in a different direction [4:30]. Adam breaks down each element of NXT 2.0, from the debut of Bron Breakker to Tommaso Ciampa becoming the new champion to the incredible InDex wedding, before co-host Chris Vannini joins to provide his overall thoughts on the sh...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 212
WWE made a big move Monday night by having Big E cash in the Money in the Bank briefcase to become the new WWE champion. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an extended look at Big E's long-awaited title win, the outpouring of affection for him, WWE's booking of the moment and MITB as a whole, Bobby Lashley's six-month title reign and why WWE actually decided to make the change in this situation [10:00]. The Main Event continues with Brock Lesnar's face-to-face with Roman R...
Sep 14, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 211
With CM Punk, Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole and Ruby Soho in tow, AEW looked to capitalize on the momentum created at All Out with an eventful episode of Dynamite. Host Adam Silverstein dives into a somewhat-disappointing follow-up to All Out [26:30], including Danielson's first verbal interaction with Kenny Omega, Adam Cole's first promo with The Elite, Ruby injecting some life into the women's division, MJF's show-stealing segment and a Jon Moxley vs. Minoru Suzuki match that failed to live up to...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 210
It was a mixed bag for WWE across SmackDown and Raw this week, though as always, universal champion Roman Reigns and WWE champion Bobby Lashley were booked exceptionally strong. Host Adam Silverstein in The Main Event looks at the dominance of both men, wondering how long they will both hold the titles and whether Finn Balor (perhaps as The Demon?) could be a surprise decision to take the title off Reigns before the end of 2021 [4:55]. "The Silver King" also breaks down the entire Tag Team Turmo...
Sep 07, 2021•56 min•Ep. 209
Just minutes after AEW All Out went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from angularly the best pay-per-view in company history. The guys open with an extended discussion about the AEW world championship between Kenny Omega and Christian Cage, but more importantly, the post-match fallout with Bryan Danielson and Adam Cole debuting. "The Silver King" explains why AEW now has the best men's roster in professional wrestling while breaking d...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 208
AEW returns to Chicago for one of its biggest pay-per-views of the year with All Out set to feature the first CM Punk match in seven years along with a number of big bouts and some potential surprises. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the entire card with Getting Over's signature AEW All Out ultimate preview [18:22]. The guys break down every match, sharing their thoughts and predictions on whether Kenny Omega or the Young Bucks will drop their titles, why a ...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 207
WWE presented a strong episode of SmackDown featuring the first television appearance for Becky Lynch in 15 months, while Raw was reportedly changed just before the show began after a full week of promotion. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into both shows as they again wonder how they are made by the same company. The guys open with The Main Event [10:35] as they break down Finn Balor and Edge stepping up as challengers to Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair and Liv Morg...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 206
CM Punk's debut in AEW is still reverberating, while NXT is setting a new course following a tremendous TakeOver. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest from both brands over the last week with AEW planning for All Out and NXT introducing a ton of new talent. "The Silver King" opens with NXT finding challengers for new champion Samoa Joe and reigning champion Raquel Gonzalez while introducing new talent, extending the Hit Row vs. Legado del Fantasma feud and putting a perfect cap on Ted Di...
Aug 26, 2021•46 min•Ep. 205
Coming off an incredible weekend of professional wrestling, WWE has set its sights on the rest of 2021 with somewhat-fresh angles on Raw and a loaded SmackDown roster featuring two massive names returning in Brock Lesnar and Becky Lynch. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini address the fallout from SummerSlam by reading your DMs [4:45], which dive into an number of topics including the surprise appearances of Lesnar and Lynch, the unfortunate inevitability of Goldberg as WWE champion ...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 204
Just minutes after NXT TakeOver: 36 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from one of the most memorable NXT shows over the last couple of years. The guys offer their unique analysis and grades on Adam Cole wrestling his last match in NXT and possibly WWE as a whole, WALTER and Ilja Dragunov putting on arguably the Match of the Year across any promotion, Samoa Joe capturing the NXT championship from Karrion Kross, Raquel Gonzalez and ...
Aug 23, 2021•53 min•Ep. 203
Just minutes after WWE SummerSlam 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from WWE's second-biggest pay-per-view of the year. With both Brock Lesnar and Becky Lynch making their shocking returns along with a loaded card featuring Roman Reigns vs. John Cena, Edge vs. Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley vs. Goldberg in the triple main event, there's no shortage of topics that "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover. The guys break down ever...
Aug 22, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 202
CM Punk returned to professional wrestling for the first time after seven years away in what was immediately an all-time moment for not only AEW but the industry as a whole. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open this special instant reaction episode by breaking down CM Punk's incredible pop on AEW Rampage, everything he said in his captivating in-ring promo and what to expect going forward as AEW looks to attack a vulnerable WWE [3:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then take on...
Aug 21, 2021•39 min•Ep. 201
Celebrate the 200th episode of Getting Over as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini bring you a special show. "The Silver King" kicks off the episode by welcoming in Riddle for a conversation ahead of his Raw tag team title match alongside Randy Orton as RK-Bro at WWE SummerSlam [4:50]. Riddle discusses his first year in WWE, teaming with Orton, getting the rub from John Cena, his interactions with Vince McMahon, his favorite munchie and much more. The guys then dive into an ultimate ...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 200
WWE heads to Las Vegas for its second-biggest pay-per-view of the year with SummerSlam set to feature big-name stars in John Cena and Goldberg. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the entire card with Getting Over's trademark WWE SummerSlam ultimate preview [38:20]. The guys break down every match and share their predictions on whether Cena or Goldberg will actually beat Roman Reigns or Bobby Lashley for their respective titles, whether Bianca Belair vs. Sasha B...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 199
With rumors swirling about the future of NXT, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show by breaking down he latest reports, revisionist history about the brand and what to expect going forward [2:40]. The guys then break own everything that happened this week on NXT and AEW Dynamite. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" start with NXT [55:25] where Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly signed their three-stipulation contract for their rubber match, Ilja Dragunov debuted only to lose to Pete...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 198
Self-inflicted negative headlines have overshadowed WWE's return to live audiences during an extremely important time for the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss the latest round of cuts with "The Silver King" ranting about revisionist history from fans regarding NXT [1:42]. The guys then slide into The Main Event [28:00] with lead topics of Finn Balor calling out John Cena and Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair being given a showcase on SmackDown, and Randy Orton returning...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 197
Neither NXT nor AEW lived up to their normally high ceilings this week, leading host Adam Silverstein to dive into a pair of lackluster episodes and look for bright spots. "The Silver King" starts with NXT [7:16] where Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis entertained in the main event with the love of InDex conquering all. Next is AEW Dynamite: Homecoming [18:46] where Malakai Black made his in-ring debut against Cody Rhodes in a piece of booking that felt oddly familiar. Other topics on the show: de...
Aug 05, 2021•39 min•Ep. 196
While WWE SmackDown continues to deliver quality shows and intriguing storylines each week, Raw remains on its bumpy road towards SummerSlam. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open this week's WWE episode with a SmackDown-focused Main Event [10:55] that takes a deeper dive into the larger Roman Reigns-John Cena storyline, the ramifications of Cena taking Finn Balor's place in the universal title match, and the return -- and subsequent heel turn -- of Sasha Banks as she looks for a ...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 195
The latest talent release in a long line of WWE cuts already this year is the most shocking yet as WWE announced it has parted ways with three-time world champion Bray Wyatt. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jump on the horn to provide their instant reactions to the breaking news. The guys discuss the circumstances of Wyatt's release; reports that he was set to return to WWE;l whether there is any reasonable explanation for cutting Wyatt; his successes and booking's failures throu...
Jul 31, 2021•42 min•Ep. 194
NXT continued its build to what's shaping up as a strong TakeOver: 36 card, while AEW delivered yet again with the special Fight for the Fallen edition of Dynamite. Host Adam Silverstein -- live on vacation this week -- breaks down both shows. "The Silver King" starts with NXT where highlights include the simple but exceptionally effective build to Karrion Kross vs. Samoa Joe, Dakota Kai turning on Raquel Gonzalez, Adam Cole vs. Bronson Reed and the return of Ridge Holland. Next up is AEW [14:15...
Jul 29, 2021•28 min•Ep. 193
The build to SummerSlam is officially off and running with WWE heading in vastly different directions across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the early success of building Roman Reigns vs. John Cena as well as the abject failure of booking Nikki A.S.H. in The Main Event [8:05]. The guys also cover Finn Balor stepping up a surprise challenger for Reigns and Edge kicking off his feud with Seth Rollins. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move into The G...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 192
The professional wrestling world may be turned upside downs sooner than later if reports of Daniel Bryan and CM Punk leaning toward signing with AEW are true. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a special The Main Event segment looking at the Bryan and Punk reports, why they may head to AEW, what it would mean for WWE in the short- and long-term, and how it could make a massive impact on AEW's future [2:33]. "The Silver King" also breaks down everything that went down on NXT [14:05] as it ...
Jul 22, 2021•41 min•Ep. 191
Fresh off becoming the brand new Mr. Money in the Bank, Big E joins the show to discuss his monumental victory, WWE dividing up New Day being a blessing in disguise, his top five Big Meaty Men Slappin' Meat list and his favorite Seinfeld episode [41:15]. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini begin this post-WWE Money in the Bank episode with The Main Event [7:18] where they discuss John Cena's opening segment on Raw, the returns of Keith Lee and Goldberg in one extended Bobby Lashley s...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 190
