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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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Episodes

NXT: Iron Survivor Challenge debuts, Deadline builds as Bron Breakker, Mandy Rose retain

Will the title reigns of Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose ever end? The featured NXT champions successfully defended their respective titles again this week, leading host Adam Silverstein to wonder who will actually knock them off their perches. "The Silver King" also dives into Shawn Michaels' announcement of the Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline, a banger between Apollo Crews and JD McDonagh, Booker T continuing to shine, Zoey Stark's promo segment, the surprising debut of Isla Dawn, the ide...

Nov 16, 202235 minEp. 369

WWE: Survivor Series WarGames 2022 heats up, Austin Theory's major rebound

WWE is quickly moving to Survivor Series WarGames with builds for the signature matches taking major steps. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the men's match in The Main Event [16:15] where The Usos and New Day reignited their rivalry ahead of a clunky segment with Sheamus and Drew McIntyre returning to confront Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. The guys discuss Kevin Owens' injury, who will step up for the babyfaces, Sami Zayn's future and the eventual return of Cody Rhod...

Nov 15, 20221 hr 57 minEp. 368

AEW: MJF, Jon Moxley amp up Full Gear feud | NXT: Women shine, title pictures solidify

AEW and NXT bounced back with improved shows as the brands build to AEW Full Gear 2022 and NXT Deadline, respectively. Host Adam Silverstein opens with AEW [7:30] where dynamite promos from MJF and Jon Moxley added intensity to their title match, Saraya revealed she has been cleared to wrestle, Katsuyori Shibata returned to the ring (with Mike Tyson on commentary), Jeff Jarrett confounded again, and a convoluted match with Chris Jericho, Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli and Sammy Guevara emer...

Nov 10, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 367

WWE: Austin Theory fails with Money in the Bank as Seth Rollins, Bobby Lashley turn

WWE's hot streak under Triple H came to a screeching halt Monday night as Raw wasted the momentum from Crown Jewel with a lackluster show featuring one of the worst crowds in years. Host Adam Silverstein opens with some bonus takes from Crown Jewel [8:25] before moving to The Main Event for an in-depth look at what went wrong Monday night, primarily as Austin Theory failed to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase during a United States open challenge involving a double turn by Seth Rollins and...

Nov 08, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 366

WWE Crown Jewel 2022 results, instant analysis, grades: Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul

Shortly after WWE Crown Jewel 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Crown Jewel results with grades for each match and predictions going forward to WWE Survivor Series: WarGames and WrestleMania 39 with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss Logan Paul's incredible showing against Roman Reigns (plus Logan's unfortunate injury), meat-on-meat action with Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley and Braun Strowman vs. Omos, two t...

Nov 06, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 365

AEW: Jeff Jarrett, Colt Cabana, Rick Ross? | NXT: Bron Breakker, Mandy Rose get challengers

AEW took a surprising turn for the worse after weeks of quality booking despite Full Gear approaching, while NXT continued making strides in its white-and-gold era. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything from both brands with the final two months of 2022 ahead. "The Silver King" kicks off with AEW [5:25] where surprising appearances by Jeff Jarrett, Katsuyori Shibata, Colt Cabana ... and Rick Ross were featured rather than top champions and challengers, creating a strange episode of Dynami...

Nov 03, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 364

WWE Crown Jewel 2022 ultimate preview, predictions, matches: Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul

WWE prepares for its penultimate premium live event of 2022 with WWE Crown Jewel featuring three championship matches and a few rivalry feuds. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Crown Jewel with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [1:18:30] breaking down every match and storyline with predictions. Would WWE be insane enough to end Roman Reigns' run and put the title on Logan Paul? Will Bayley finally get over Bianca Belair? How much damn meat will be slap...

Nov 01, 20222 hr 4 minEp. 363

NXT: Wes Lee stops by, tag titles featured | AEW: The Elite return teased, MJF turning?

Brand new NXT North American champion Wes Lee joins the show for an extended conversation with host Adam Silverstein [3:05] covering his road to WWE, the unplanned end of MSK, representation, his relationship with Shawn Michaels, changes to NXT and the genesis of his name. "The Silver King" then breaks down the first NXT after Halloween Havoc [37:00] with the tag team titles featured prominently, Apollo Crews focusing on Bron Breakker, R-Truth surprising, JD McDonagh finally figuring things out ...

Oct 27, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 362

WWE: Plans for The Bloodline, Rhea Ripley stars, Raw's midcard hell, big schedule shakeup

WWE's premium live event schedule is undergoing a shakeup as Crown Jewel approaches with Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul as the main event. Host Adam Silverstein opens with news on WWE's schedule [3:35] as co-host Chris Vannini joins to begin The Main Event [26:15] with long-term plans for The Bloodline coming into focus. The guys discuss what to expect at Crown Jewel, teams for Survivor Series WarGames and whether Sami Zayn or Kevin Owens is poised for a title chance in early 2023. They also take a...

Oct 25, 20222 hrEp. 361

NXT Halloween Havoc 2022 results, instant analysis, grades

Just minutes after NXT Halloween Havoc 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein sat down to dive into NXT Halloween Havoc results with grades for each match and predictions going forward on Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" breaks down a pair of banger matches for the NXT and North American championships, Bron Breakker's future, Ilja Dragunov's place in professional wrestling, Wes Lee's special moment, when Mandy Rose's title reign will finally end, and how...

Oct 23, 202255 minEp. 360

NXT: Halloween Havoc preview, WWE stars appear | AEW: Hangman Page hurt, MJF impresses

A successful go-home show to NXT Halloween Havoc 2022 featured superstars from the WWE main roster, while an exciting edition of AEW Dynamite unfortunately ended with "Hangman" Adam Page suffering a concussion. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into both brands one day earlier than usual. "The Silver King" wraps up with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview providing predictions and picks for NXT Halloween Havoc [40:18], including whether the long title reigns of Bron Breakker and Mand...

Oct 19, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 359

WWE: Bray Wyatt intrigues, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley explodes, schedule changes?

WWE focused on intensity this week with two attack segments ramping up the excitement as Roman Reigns was absent and The Bloodline took a backseat. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event where they focus on Bray Wyatt's first in-ring segment [22:00]. "The Silver King" explains why Wyatt intrigued and impressed, while "Vintage" breaks down why he remains in wait-and-see mode. The guys move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [40:00] where topics include raising the...

Oct 18, 20222 hrEp. 358

AEW: Dynamite delivers, Renee Paquette signs | NXT: Sonya Deville surprises, Booker T debuts

AEW got back to basics as Dynamite delivered in its Toronto debut, while NXT continued its build to Halloween Havoc with an improved show. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything across a trio of AEW shows, including another Battle of the Belts, and the latest NXT. "The Silver King" opens with AEW [16:35] where MJF and "Hangman" Adam Page delivered notable promos that may indicate character changes, Daniel Garcia's heel turn became a swerve elongating an endless faction feud, Renee Paquette...

Oct 13, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 357

WWE: Brock Lesnar leads Raw returns, Bray Wyatt's plans, key title change, DX reunion

WWE bookended Extreme Rules with the season premieres of SmackDown and Raw, two divergent shows that featured exciting returns and debuts. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an overview of the premieres, changes WWE made to its broadcasting teams and a surprising lack of Bray Wyatt. The guys then slide into The Main Event [26:15] where Roman Reigns and The Bloodline dominate the conversation with the incredible work of Sami Zayn and Jey Uso stealing the spotlight. "The Sil...

Oct 11, 20221 hr 40 minEp. 356

WWE Extreme Rules 2022 results, instant analysis, grades: Bray Wyatt returns

Just minutes after WWE Extreme Rules 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Extreme Rules results with grades for each match and predictions going forward to Crown Jewel and beyond with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss the electric return of Bray Wyatt after the close of the show and whether it was one of the best such moments in wrestling history. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down Matt Riddle vs. ...

Oct 09, 20221 hr 31 minEp. 355

AEW: Andrade, Sammy Guevara controversy | NXT: New era begins as Halloween Havoc builds

AEW celebrated its three-year anniversary this week, while NXT introduced its third major era with new branding a continued build to Halloween Havoc. Host Adam Silverstein looks at everything that went down across both products starting with AEW [4:20] where controversy swirled around Andrade El Idolo and Sammy Guevara that overshadowed Dynamite and created another solid show. "The Silver King" then moves to NXT [42:50] where a set change and adjustments to the main event booking were highlights...

Oct 06, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 354

WWE Extreme Rules 2022 ultimate preview, predictions, matches: Bray Wyatt to return?

WWE appropriately heads to Philadelphia for 2022 WWE Extreme Rules, which features a card filled with stipulation matches but missing some top champions. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Extreme Rules with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [1:13:00] breaking down every match and storyline with predictions. Will Bayley climb the ladder over Bianca Belair and/or will Ronda Rousey get more extreme than Liv Morgan to become new women's champions? Is Drew ...

Oct 04, 20222 hr 7 minEp. 353

AEW: MJF threatens, Saraya speaks | NXT: Halloween Havoc builds, revamp nears

AEW began establishing storylines following Grand Slam, while NXT prepared for its latest rebranding as it continued building to Halloween Havoc. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything from the last week across both brands starting with NXT [5:30] where Ilja Dragunov inserted himself between Bron Breakker and JD McDonagh, Alba Fyre stalked Mandy Rose, Pretty Deadly shined and some rough booking decisions disappointed. Next, "The Silver King" moves to AEW [31:12] where he first breaks down ...

Sep 29, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 352

WWE: Roman Reigns accepts Sami Zayn, Edge returns, Extreme Rules actually gets extreme

The two-year storyline featuring Roman Reigns and The Bloodline received a shot in the arm as Sami Zayn was finally accepted by the faction. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open this week's WWE episode with The Main Event [11:35] focusing on arguably the segment of the year as Reigns welcomed Zayn into his family with open arms. The guys dive into the fascinating dynamics of Zayn and Jey Uso, how the Samoan elders could ignite The Rock's return and The Usos' place in the tag team...

Sep 27, 20221 hr 56 minEp. 351

AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam results, focus on MJF | NXT strips Solo Sikoa, Ilja Dragunov returns

AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam 2022 again delivered strong action and a couple surprises as NXT focused on rebranding and transitioning its product. Host Adam Silverstein dives into everything that went down across both brands this week starting with extended analysis and grades of the AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam results [3:55]. "The Silver King" looks at Jon Moxley outlasting Bryan Danielson, a far-too-heavy focus on MJF, the debut of Saraya (WWE's Paige) and the decisions to strap up Chris Jericho and ...

Sep 22, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 350

WWE: The Bloodline, Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul, White Rabbit, Survivor Series: WarGames

WWE is running hot with three premium live events over the next two months. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini waste no time jumping into The Main Event to analyze the booking of Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul at WWE Crown Jewel [6:30], how The Bloodline has become an epic long-term storyline [31:55] and the positives and negatives of Triple H transitioning to WWE Survivor Series: WarGames for the first time [49:30]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then lead off The Good, The Bad and T...

Sep 20, 20222 hr 1 minEp. 349

NXT eyes rebrand as Solo Sikoa surprises | AEW puts wrestling in focus for Grand Slam build

Change is coming to NXT and AEW with host Adam Silverstein here to break it all down across an in-depth episode covering the happenings across both brands. "The Silver King" begins with NXT [3:20] where a white-and-gold rebrand appears to be on the horizon following a tremendous one-year anniversary of the NXT 2.0 product. On that show, a surprise appearance from Solo Sikoa led to a notable title change, the women were heavily featured and numerous storylines built on the road to Halloween Havoc...

Sep 15, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 348

WWE: Bright side of Roman Reigns' title run, women's booking issues, Triple H speaks

WWE set its course for Extreme Rules as creative across SmackDown and Raw left a bit to be desired for the first time in the Triple H era. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [15:20] as they discuss the overlooked bright side of Roman Reigns' extended title run, Pat McAfee's decision to take a break for ESPN's "College GameDay" and Triple H setting the record straight on numerous topics. The guys then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [55:00] where topic...

Sep 13, 20222 hr 9 minEp. 347

AEW vacates titles, suspends stars as MJF, Jon Moxley shine | NXT resets post-Worlds Collide

The fallout from a controversial and chaotic AEW All Out continues as AEW has been forced to vacate two newly won titles and suspend nearly a dozen wrestlers and personnel. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into AEW's on- and off-screen decisions [3:45], including Tony Khan's actions/inactions, details about the backstage brawl involving CM Punk, plans to crown new champions, the return of MJF, Jon Moxley's passionate promo, what the future holds for Kenny Omega, the Young Bucks and others, ...

Sep 08, 202257 minEp. 346

WWE: Braun Strowman returns on exciting Raw | AEW has a CM Punk, Tony Khan problem

A wild year in professional wrestling continued following one of the busiest weekends of the year with WWE coming off Clash at the Castle and AEW following All Out with a controversial, headline-making press conference. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini begin with a detailed look AEW's major problem with not only CM Punk but owner Tony Khan following an appalling set of words and actions taken Sunday night [4:00]. "The Silver King" and Vintage" then dive into the latest in the worl...

Sep 06, 20221 hr 51 minEp. 345

AEW All Out 2022, NXT Worlds Collide 2022 results, instant analysis, grades

Just minutes after a busy Sunday in the world of professional wrestling concluded, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened to break down the results of AEW All Out and NXT Worlds Collide with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover each match on the cards with grades for the in-ring action and predictions going forward for the brands and their wrestlers. The guys open with AEW All Out [7:05] where Jon Moxley and CM Punk battled in a contr...

Sep 05, 20222 hrEp. 344

WWE Clash at the Castle results, instant analysis, grades: Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre

Just minutes after WWE Clash at the Castle went off the air, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the horn to break down WWE Clash at the Castle results with grades for each match and predictions going forward to Extreme Rules and beyond with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" opens by discussing the booking of Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre for the undisputed WWE universal championship, whether the right man won and what's next for the world titles. Adam then breaks down a ...

Sep 04, 202249 minEp. 343

AEW All Out 2022 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches: Jon Moxley vs. CM Punk

AEW took a long, strange trip to book its main event, but AEW All Out 2022 nevertheless returns to Chicago featuring a card stacked to the brim with top wrestling talent. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into AEW All Out with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [29:15] breaking down every match with predictions. Did AEW's convoluted storytelling lead to a more or less exciting Jon Moxley vs. CM Punk title match? Will Kenny Omega be crowned with another title...

Sep 01, 20221 hr 43 minEp. 342

NXT Worlds Collide 2022 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches: NXT 2.0 vs. NXT UK

Despite a truncated build, NXT Worlds Collide 2022 has been made to feel like one of the most important shows in brand history. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into NXT Worlds Collide with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [15:45] breaking down every match on the card with predictions. With the NXT, women's and tag team titles all being unified, will any of the NXT UK talent emerge as champions? Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose aim to continue their lengthy reigns, while Tyler Bate, ...

Aug 31, 202246 minEp. 341

WWE Clash at the Castle ultimate preview, predictions, matches: Drew McIntyre's time?

WWE returns to the United Kingdom with a stadium show for the first time in 30 years as 2022 WWE Clash at the Castle features a card filled with potential bangers and Roman Reigns' greatest challenger yet for the undisputed WWE universal championship. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Clash at the Castle in Cardiff, Wales, with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [1:05:30] breaking down every match with predictions. Will Drew McIntyre dethrone Reigns, en...

Aug 30, 20222 hr 21 minEp. 340
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