The Road to WrestleMania 39 officially begins with the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble in the books. Just minutes after one of WWE's biggest shows of the year concluded, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down Royal Rumble results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the implosion of The Bloodline as Sami Zayn and Jey Uso make tough decisions after Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens concludes, the men's an...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 399
With over one month until AEW Revolution and just over one week until NXT Vengeance Day, the brands tried to set a tone ahead of their forthcoming pay-per-views. Host Adam Silverstein opens with AEW [3:10] where some fire was added to the MJF vs. Bryan Danielson feud (despite it following an all-too-familiar script) and Jay Briscoe was finally honored properly thanks to a push from Tony Khan. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down NXT [25:05] with the Grayson Waller feud quickly becoming Bron Break...
Jan 26, 2023•45 min•Ep. 398
The Road to WrestleMania is nearly upon us as WWE presents one of its premier events, the 2023 Royal Rumble, coming off a special Raw is XXX go-home show featuring the Trial of Sami Zayn. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Royal Rumble ultimate preview [1:34:00] breaking down the card with predictions for each match. Will it be Sami, instead of Cody Rhodes or The Rock, winning the signature men's match? Is Rhea Ripley...
Jan 24, 2023•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 397
The untimely death of Jay Briscoe at age 38 has rocked the world of professional wrestling. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a retrospective of Briscoe's exceedingly successful career before moving into the show covering all facets of NXT and AEW. "The Silver King" looks at NXT [6:20] rebounding from a disastrous New Year's Evil with a solid build to Vengeance Day, why Alba Fyre is stuck in purgatory, how long New Day's excursion will last and what's next for Carmelo Hayes. Next is a breakdown o...
Jan 19, 2023•50 min•Ep. 396
The 2023 WWE Royal Rumble and Raw 30 are fast approaching with WWE igniting the builds for both major shows. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an in-depth look at the latest Bloodline story developments in The Main Event [5:45]. The guys focus on Sami Zayn being marginalized and gaslit by Roman Reigns before considering a potential split of the tag team titles before WrestleMania, Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [29:50] covering Cody Rhodes announcing his return at...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 395
AEW delivered massively with a special episode of Dynamite in Los Angeles, while NXT disappointed with odd booking on its own New Year's Evil special. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest from both brands across the last week starting with AEW [4:50], which also aired a Battle of the Belts special last Friday. "The Silver King" discusses The Elite winning a best-of-seven series for the trios titles, Jon Moxley's concussion storyline after a loss to Hangman Page, Adam Cole's surprise retu...
Jan 12, 2023•56 min•Ep. 394
The Bloodline appears to be shifting gears as Roman Reigns' blow up directed at Sami Zayn may have kick-started the WrestleMania 39 chapter of this long-term storyline. Host Adam Silverstein spends The Main Event [5:15] diving into the ins and outs of Roman's interactions with Sami, including the breaking of Reigns' psyche, Zayn's possible breaking point and beyond. "The Silver King" then covers the rest of the week from SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [14:00] where topics in...
Jan 10, 2023•51 min•Ep. 393
The 2022 Getting Over Awards stand as professional wrestling's greatest awards show as host Adam Silverstein, co-host Chris Vannini and our Getting Over-heads honor the best of the best (and worst of the worst) from the last calendar year. The Meatys are awarded to the best wrestlers, matches, storylines, feuds, events and brands that dominated the squared circle in 2022. End the year the right way as "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover pro wrestling's highlights across the last 12 months. The...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 392
Just six months after resigning from WWE and later retiring, Vince McMahon has reversed course and stated his intention to force his way back into the company in search of a potential sale. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convene to share their instant reaction to the monumental news. "The Silver King" breaks down the details of McMahon's planned return before "Vintage" joins to dive into the circumstances surrounding the move; the futures of Stephanie McMahon, Nick Khan ...
Jan 06, 2023•37 min•Ep. 391
Sasha Banks debuting as Mercedes Moné at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 kicks off a loaded episode as 2023 remains off to a hot start. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at Mercedes' first in-ring appearance since leaving WWE before diving into speculation about whether she's headed to AEW or perhaps back to WWE [3:35]. Next is a breakdown of the major matches at Wrestle Kingdom [17:00], mainly the epic between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW's revamped look for...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 390
WWE ended 2022 and kicked off 2023 with a bang as builds to the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 39 began across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [5:40] covering The Bloodline's dominance, Roman Reigns' growing jealousy of Sami Zayn and John Cena's return. The guys also dive deep into Charlotte Flair's surprise return and the eye roll-inducing SmackDown women's title win over Ronda Rousey that immediately followed [39:45]. "The Silver King"...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 389
The wildest 12-month period in professional wrestling history nears its conclusion as Getting Over presents a special Year in Review episode recapping the biggest headlines of 2022. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break 2022 down on a near-daily basis, beginning with Roman Reigns testing positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Brock Lesnar match at WWE Day 1 and ending with Mandy Rose being released after dropping the NXT women's title. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take deep dives ...
Dec 29, 2022•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 388
Just minutes before the show, news broke that talented luchador Dragon Lee has signed with WWE. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the intricacies of that signing for WWE/NXT and what it means for AEW [3:20] before jumping into regularly scheduled programming. "The Silver King" dives into how both brands concluded 2022 beginning with AEW [8:10] where three banger matches led the way on an entertaining Dynamite with Death Triangle and The Elite battling for the sixth time, Bryan Danielson stepping...
Dec 29, 2022•49 min•Ep. 387
WWE prepared to close out 2022 by adding layers to some of its longer-term storylines. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss WWE holding two house shows instead of airing a live Monday Night Raw [4:00] before diving into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown [9:15]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss Roman Reigns drawing Sami Zayn closer, what to expect as John Cena returns for the final SmackDown of 2022, failures in the women's gauntlet match, Bray Wyatt's latest...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 386
NXT and AEW are building to special New Year's shows while setting the stage for major changes in 2023. Host Adam Silverstein looks at the latest across both brands. "The Silver King" starts with NXT [5:45] with Grayson Waller emerging as a threat to Bron Breakker, Carmelo Hayes taking his first steps becoming the true No. 1 contender, Roxanne Perez making her first appearance as champion, and a pair of tag team title matches rocking the crowd with New Day particularly raising the rent. Adam the...
Dec 22, 2022•59 min•Ep. 385
SmackDown and Monday Night Raw both delivered entering the holidays as WWE began setting its course for the Royal Rumble. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [9:05] where Sami Zayn's establishment in The Bloodline was delayed as Kevin Owens continued to infuriate Roman Reigns. The guys dive into how Sami's big night played out, the latest dynamics between Bloodline members and what lies ahead for the faction with John Cena and Seth Rollins involving themselve...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 384
AEW delivered Winter is Coming with MJF's first world title defense against Ricky Starks featured on the show. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into everything that went down on the Winter is Coming edition of AEW Dynamite [14:25], including the main event finish, Chris Jericho acting as the Razor Ramon to Action Andretti's 1-2-3 Kid, what's next for Jon Moxley and Hangman Page, where the Death Triangle vs. The Elite series is headed and the women again being pushed to the ba...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 383
Mandy Rose has been released by WWE after 413 days as NXT women's champion and just hours after dropping the title in hot-shot fashion to 21-year-old Roxanne Perez. Host Adam Silverstein shares his instant reaction to the latest shocking development in WWE. He discusses the circumstances surrounding Mandy's release, discourse about the move, her career in WWE, what's to come of Toxic Attraction and the elevation of Roxanne as leader of the division. "The Silver King" also breaks down the rest of...
Dec 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 382
WWE has entered its usual holiday down period as 2022 nears its end with a filler episode of SmackDown and relatively boring edition of Raw leading to stagnant storylines. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a discussion of the latest allegations against former WWE chairman Vince McMahon [2:00] and close it with an update on William Regal [1:35:00]. The Main Event [10:00] takes a look at Sami Zayn preparing for his big night on SmackDown with Kevin Owens stealing t...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 381
Just minutes after NXT Deadline 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein sat down to analyze NXT Deadline results with grades for each match and predictions going forward on Getting Over's signature instant analysis show. The debuting Iron Survivor Challenge served as the event's hot topic with the match concept ultimately exceeding expectations as two No. 1 contenders were crowned. The question is whether the expected winners -- Roxanne Perez and Carmelo Hayes -- actually came out on top. B...
Dec 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 380
WWE's final premium live event of 2022 arrives from its developmental brand with NXT Deadline featuring two Iron Survivor Challenge matches and a pair of championship bouts. Host Adam Silverstein dives into NXT Deadline with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview breaking down every match and storyline with predictions [41:00]. Are Carmelo Hayes and Roxanne Perez the obvious winners, will Bron Breakker get past Apollo Crews, and does New Day have any chance of getting an excursion in NXT? "Th...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 379
WWE is attempting to manage its in-between time with Survivor Series: WarGames in the books and the Royal Rumble still months away. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into a mixed bag across SmackDown and Raw starting with The Main Event [15:35] where the Bloodline storyline enters its next phase with Solo Sikoa dominating and questions remaining about Sami Zayn's allegiance. The guys also discuss William Regal's potential return to WWE and what it will mean both in front of th...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 378
After trending upwards last week, both AEW and NXT fell flat as the brands respectively build towards AEW Winter is Coming and NXT Deadline. Host Adam Silverstein opens with AEW [5:30] where "Hangman" Adam Page returned to confront Jon Moxley, MJF delivered a lacking promo in his first appearance as AEW champion, William Regal appeared to be written out of the territory and the Jericho Appreciation Society vs. Blackpool Combat Club feud reached new lows. Next, "The Silver King" tackles NXT [39:5...
Dec 02, 2022•56 min•Ep. 377
Fresh off a stellar performance at WWE Survivor Series WarGames, women's tag team champion Dakota Kai stops by Getting Over for an exclusive interview detailing her crazy 2022. Dakota joins host Adam Silverstein for a conversation that dives into her whirlwind four months since returning at SummerSlam, becoming Ms. WarGames after an MVP performance this year, getting into a groove again in the ring, the origins and formation of Damage CTRL, IYO SKY being the best kind of psychopath, Bayley remai...
Nov 30, 2022•29 min•Ep. 376
The fallout from 2022 WWE Survivor Series WarGames started immediately after the show as Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens got into a heated confrontation backstage. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss the alleged incident before moving to The Main Event [15:00] where The Bloodline embracing Sami Zayn and what it means for future WWE storylines creates intrigue. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down the rest of the week across SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and t...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 375
Just minutes after WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Survivor Series WarGames results with grades for each match and predictions going forward on Getting Over's signature instant analysis. As WarGames matches moved in different directions, Sami Zayn's relationships with Kevin Owens as well as Roman Reigns and The Bloodline took center stage. Meanwhile, Becky Lynch's return created intrigue for the women a...
Nov 27, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 374
AEW's fallout from Full Gear and NXT's build to Deadline take center stage on this special Thanksgiving episode. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest from both brands beginning with AEW [4:38] where Dynamite featured a couple banger matches -- Death Triangle vs. The Elite, Chris Jericho vs. Tomohiro Ishii -- but not much in the way of pay-per-view follow up other than William Regal being threatened by Jon Moxley with Bryan Danielson playing peacemaker. "The Silver King" then moves to NXT ...
Nov 24, 2022•46 min•Ep. 373
WWE's final premium live event of the year arrives with WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022 featuring two signature battles inside the structure, a pair of championship bouts and a dream match. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Survivor Series WarGames with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [40:40] breaking down every match and storyline with predictions. Will Roman Reigns and The Bloodline emerge from WarGames, or will Sheamus or Kevin Owens stand tall?...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 372
Just minutes after AEW Full Gear 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down AEW Full Gear results with grades for each match and predictions going forward on Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss three title changes, whether Jon Moxley vs. MJF for the AEW world title was successfully executed, the return of The Elite and the real Kenny Omega, Saraya's first match in five years vs. Britt Baker, Toni Storm vs. Jamie Hayer bein...
Nov 20, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 371
AEW's final pay-per-view of 2022 has arrived with AEW Full Gear featuring a huge main-event showdown between Jon Moxley and MJF along with a number of intriguing matches that should make for an interesting card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Full Gear with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [11:30] breaking down every match and storyline with predictions. Will MJF beat Mox for the title, and if so, will he do it as a face or heel? What will Saraya l...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 370
