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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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AEW All Out 2023 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches | CM Punk controversy

AEW All Out 2023 should be an interesting show coming just one week after AEW All In: London with CM Punk controversy continuing to swirl. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW All Out ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [26:25]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take a look at whether booking this show immediately after All In was smart and whether these matches are worthy of a pay-per-view. They also break down Ora...

Aug 31, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 489

NXT: Women shine, Street Profits cameo, Carmelo Hayes shook, Creed Brothers impress

NXT continued its strong run with a stage-setting episode that paved the way for NXT No Mercy. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a. look at more WWE tributes to Bray Wyatt before diving into the latest NXT show, which featured a cameo by the Street Profits. "The Silver King" then discusses Roxanne Perez vs. Gigi Dolan vs. Kianna James vs. Blair Davenport serving as an impressive main event, the Creed Brothers shining in their return, Carmelo Hayes suddenly becoming shook by Ilja Dragunov, Baron C...

Aug 30, 202338 minEp. 488

WWE Payback 2023 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches | Bray Wyatt tributes

An emotional week for WWE following the deaths of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk continued with tributes across SmackDown and Raw as go-home storylines resumed for WWE Payback 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Payback ultimate preview [58:05] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Shinsuke Nakamura shock Seth Rollins or Judgement Day upend Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn for their respective titles? Is Becky Lynch vs. Trish ...

Aug 29, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 487

AEW All In: London results, instant analysis, grades, reaction: Four title changes

AEW All In: London stands out as a tentpole pay-per-view that may have sent momentum surging upward. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down AEW All In: London results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into AEW's achievement at Wembley Stadium, the booking of MJF vs. Adam Cole, CM Punk stealing headlines after a backstage altercation with Jack Perry, Sara...

Aug 28, 20231 hr 49 minEp. 486

Remembering Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk: Careers, legacies of two wrestling legends

In a special edition of the show, the careers and legacies of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk are remembered following their deaths. Host Adam Silverstein, co-host Chris Vannini and special guest Jack Crosby take a deep dive into Windham Rotunda. From his debut as Husky Harris to his final Uncle Howdy storyline, Wyatt's creative genius and remarkable persona are remembered with a focus on Wyatt as cult leader of The Wyatt Family with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, his multitude of high-profile WrestleMa...

Aug 25, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 485

AEW All In: London ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches | MJF vs. Adam Cole

AEW All In: London promises to be a spectacle as AEW visits Wembley Stadium with more than 80,000 fans in attendance. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW All In: London ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [18:00]. The guys take a look at AEW's achievement, the decision to book All Out the following week and the overall booking leading into the show. Will the friendship between MJF and Adam Cole last, will one tur...

Aug 24, 20232 hr 7 minEp. 484

NXT Heatwave: Trick Williams, Rhea Ripley shine | Carmelo Hayes, Wes Lee make history

NXT Heatwave delivered a thrilling special episode with veterans and up-and-comers sharing the spotlight. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the successful show with a focus on Trick Williams standing out against Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes vs. Wes Lee making history in more ways than one. That begs the question: Is it Trick or Melo with the higher ceiling in WWE? "The Silver King" also breaks down Dragon Lee & Lyra Valkyria vs. Dominik Mysterio & Rhea Ripley, a surprise Raquel Rodrigu...

Aug 23, 202336 minEp. 483

WWE: Edge's final match? | Judgment Day monotony, WWE Payback 2023 card builds

Matches have finally been set for the WWE Payback 2023 card, though WWE's primary focus was honoring a legend who may be on his way out of the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [11:20] with a deep dive into the 25th anniversary celebration of Edge, fanfare surrounding the Sheamus match and what's ahead. The guys also discuss the monotony of Judgment Day on Raw with repetitive main events and a slow-moving storyline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next ...

Aug 22, 20232 hr 5 minEp. 482

AEW: CM Punk's latest controversy, All In card | NXT Heatwave builds, Mustafa Ali shines

CM Punk's latest outburst set professional wrestling on fire this week, so host Adam Silverstein opens the show taking an in-depth look at the AEW Collision controversy and how this entirely predictable situation could have been avoided by Tony Khan [3:35]. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW's continued build to All In: London [30:00] featuring a strong MJF and Adam Cole promo battle, a strange setup for a Kenny Omega trios match, Chris Jericho and Don Callis blowing up with Will Ospreay gett...

Aug 17, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 481

WWE: Jey Uso quits, Judgment Day reigns, Triple H's booking, Rey Mysterio's title win

A whirlwind week in WWE ended with The Bloodline falling apart and Judgment Day coming together. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by diving into WWE's creative strategy after one year of Paul "Triple H" Levesque holding the book [5:00]. The guys then discuss "American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes" [24:00], commentary changes, Asuka's rant and Bray Wyatt's status. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Main Event [47:20] where they focus on Jey Uso quitting WWE as fall...

Aug 15, 20231 hr 58 minEp. 480

AEW: MJF & Adam Cole double duty, All In card | NXT: Rey Mysterio, Judgment Day star

AEW (finally) began its build to All In: London, while NXT reset storylines with Heatwave coming up and No Mercy in the distance. Host Adam Silverstein looks at the first six matches set on the AEW All In card as part of a deep dive into the week in AEW [24:00], including MJF & Adam Cole pulling double duty on the big show, CM Punk fighting Samoa Joe again, FTR rekindling its feud with The Young Bucks, more lacking booking for the women, Rob Van Dam impressing against Jack Perry and Chris Je...

Aug 10, 202358 minEp. 479

WWE: Judgment Day drama, LA Knight surprise, heel turns, returns, SummerSlam fallout

Coming off 2023 WWE SummerSlam results filled with controversy, WWE bounced back with a strong Monday Night Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at SummerSlam [4:35] before "The Silver King" addresses those debates, including Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in Tribal Combat. Next is a look at major WWE headlines [30:30] with injury updates on Big E, Vince McMahon and Sonya Deville plus a change to commentary with Michael Cole leading both shows. Adam then moves t...

Aug 08, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 478

WWE SummerSlam 2023 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction: Swerves, title changes

WWE's biggest party of the summer struggled to live up to expectations, but 2023 WWE SummerSlam delivered memorable moments from Detroit. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE SummerSlam results with reaction and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into why Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in Tribal Combat disappointed, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor emerging as match of the night...

Aug 06, 20231 hr 44 minEp. 477

AEW: MJF & Adam Cole, CM Punk's title, Elite re-sign | NXT: Great American Bash fallout

AEW finally kicked off its builds for All In and All Out while celebrating the 200th episode of Dynamite, and NXT began a new slate of storytelling following a successful Great American Bash event. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [3:20] where Carmelo Hayes kicked off a feud with Wes Lee, Trick Williams decided to make it on his own, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysteiro got into it with Dragon Lee and Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar surprised alongside the D'Angelo Family. "The Silver ...

Aug 03, 20231 hrEp. 476

WWE SummerSlam 2023 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches

WWE SummerSlam 2023 features a stacked card with most -- but not all -- of WWE's top stars competing on the second-biggest show of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE SummerSlam ultimate preview [57:35] breaking down the matches with predictions. Does Jey Uso have any chance of upsetting Roman Reigns in Tribal Combat? Will Finn Balor beat Seth Rollins for the world heavyweight championship? Did Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar ...

Aug 01, 20232 hr 21 minEp. 475

NXT Great American Bash 2023 results, instant reaction, grades, analysis

NXT Great American Bash 2023 was highlighted by a WWE match of the year contender and long-awaited title change. Just minutes after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein took a seat to break down NXT Great American Bash results with analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. "The Silver King" looks at Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov for the NXT tile exceeding expectations, Roxanne Perez's shining in a homecoming against Blair Davenport, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Myst...

Jul 31, 202344 minEp. 474

AEW: FTR vs. MJF & Adam Cole ramps up, Darby Allin loses twice, All In card still empty

There was a lack of direct development for the AEW All In and AEW All Out cards this week, but five hours of TV did push the main storyline with MJF and Adam Cole forward. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest developments across AEW, including what to expect from FTR vs. MJF & Cole, Darby Allin losing twice after becoming No. 1 contender, Ricky Starks continuing to get the best of CM Punk, Billy Gunn's seemingly fake retirement, the never-ending push of Britt Baker, wasting Kris Statl...

Jul 27, 202339 minEp. 473

The Street Profits stop by to discuss WWE return, character changes, future as a team

Fresh off their return to WWE SmackDown ahead of 2023 WWE SummerSlam, The Street Profits -- Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins -- join Getting Over for a conversation detailing their careers and role promoting C4 Energy's new co-branded collaboration with WWE. The guys sit down with host Adam Silverstein to discuss whether creative has pitched breakup storylines for the Profits, their frustration over not being featured recently, whether potential changes to their gimmick and demeanor are coming, Da...

Jul 27, 202334 minEp. 472

NXT Great American Bash 2023 ultimate preview, predictions, card | Roxanne Perez stops by

2023 NXT Great American Bash will feature a star-studded card with multiple title matches and a big-time debut. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Great American Bash ultimate preview [43:50] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Carmelo Hayes retain the NXT title over Ilja Dragunov? How will Gable Steveson look in his debut match against Baron Corbin? Is Dominik Mysterio going to be a transitional North American champion? "The Silver King" first...

Jul 26, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 471

WWE: Judgment Day gets red hot, Tribal Combat on SummerSlam card, LA Knight plans?

2023 WWE SummerSlam card is taking shape with The Bloodline and Judgment Day the respective focus across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] diving into Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso under Tribal Combat rules after another Bloodline segment that left something to be desired. The guys also discuss Santos Escobar vs. Rey Mysterio for the U.S. championship invitational final and fan reaction to LA Knight's booking. "The Silver King" then ta...

Jul 25, 20231 hr 57 minEp. 470

AEW: Blood & Guts, FTR vs. Bullet Club Gold | NXT: Dominik Mysterio shocks with title win

A newsworthy week across AEW and NXT has both brands riding hot with major events upcoming. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with NXT [4:10] as Dominik Mysterio shockingly ended Wes Lee's 265-day reign of North American champion, a victory that may have further implications for Finn Balor and Judgment Day as a whole. "The Silver King" next moves to AEW [27:20] where Blood & Guts ended the long-term feud between The Elite and Blackpool Combat Club with Kota Ibushi guesting and Pac disappe...

Jul 20, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 469

WWE: Jey Uso, LA Knight, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley up front as SummerSlam card grows

What looks to be a stacked 2023 WWE SummerSlam card saw significant builds across SmackDown and Raw with no one receiving a greater spotlight than Jey Uso. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [14:00] looking at Jey's elevation ahead of his battle with Roman Reigns before tackling whether WWE is ready to go all-in with LA Knight. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [52:30] where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" debate whether Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar needs a ...

Jul 18, 20232 hr 11 minEp. 468

AEW: Kota Ibushi, Pac join Blood & Guts, CM Punk vs. Samoa Joe | NXT: Judgment Day stars

The fifth members of the AEW Blood & Guts teams were officially named, while NXT continued building towards Great American Bash in late July. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the week across both brands starting with NXT [2:42] where Judgment Day took over the show Tuesday with all members making an impact and multiple No. 1 contenders appearing set with Ilja Dragunov and Bron Breakker delivering a legitimate banger. "The Silver King" then moves to AEW [17:45] where a returning Pac and debut...

Jul 13, 202347 minEp. 467

WWE: Trial of the Tribal Chief draws, Judgment Day gets spotlight as SummerSlam builds

With the Road to SummerSlam kicking into gear, WWE drew massive ratings this week with SmackDown at Madison Square Garden featuring Tribal Court: The Trial of the Tribal Chief. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] as they dissect the segment, including its extended length, Roman Reigns' acting chops and Jey Uso stepping up as No. 1 contender. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [35:35] where Judgment Day's domina...

Jul 11, 20232 hrEp. 466

AEW: MJF bros down with Adam Cole, Chris Jericho intrigues, tournaments confound

AEW Dynamite and Collision flip-flopped in quality this week with Wednesday's show moving storylines forward while Saturday's mostly stood in place. Host Adam Silverstein opens by breaking down the differences between the programs before taking a look at how AEW All In has already become a massive success. "The Silver King" then dives into MJF getting bro time with Adam Cole, Chris Jericho possibly linking with Don Callis, Blood & Guts developing, rationale behind two frustrating tournaments...

Jul 06, 202339 minEp. 465

NXT: Judgment Day challenged, Creed Brothers leave, NXT Underground delivers

The build to NXT Great American Bash is off and running with major challenges and storyline developments going down. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest edition of NXT featuring Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams calling out Finn Balor and the entire Judgment Day plus a newsworthy Losers Leave NXT match with the Creed Brothers shockingly on their way out of the territory. Plus, "The Silver King" waxes poetic about the potential for NXT Underground following Eddy Thorpe vs. Damon Kemp, br...

Jul 05, 202329 minEp. 464

WWE: Roman Reigns falters, Brock Lesnar returns, Judgment Day cracks, SummerSlam builds

WWE turned its focus to SummerSlam after Money in the Bank as it builds what already appears to be an exciting card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take the temperature of WWE nearly a year into Triple H's creative reign before delivering Money in the Bank fallout [12:50], including booking the damn territory for Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. Next is The Main Event [44:30] where the guys focus on Brock Lesnar returning to confront Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins' ongoing battle w...

Jul 04, 20231 hr 48 minEp. 463

WWE Money in the Bank 2023 results, instant reaction, grades, analysis: Two returns

WWE continued a summer filled with bangers by delivering a tremendous 2023 WWE Money in the Bank premium live event from London. Just minutes after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Money in the Bank results with analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the Bloodline Civil War and a landmark moment for Roman Reigns, surprise returns of John Cena and Drew McIntyre, th...

Jul 02, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 462

AEW: Bryan Danielson breaks arm; MJF, Adam Cole make nice; Blood & Guts 2023 set

With AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door in the rear-view mirror, AEW is focused on not only All In but now All Out and a Blood & Guts TV special. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with some brief fallout from Forbidden Door, notably Bryan Danielson's broken arm, before looking at how Collision and Dynamite differed this week. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down all three AEW shows, including MJF and Adam Cole making nice in hilarious segments, the absurdity of the tag team blind eliminator tournamen...

Jun 29, 202347 minEp. 461

NXT Gold Rush: Carmelo Hayes shines, Lone Wolf returns, loser leaves town intrigues

The NXT Gold Rush two-week special wrapped up with another stellar episode mixing NXT talent with main roster stars. Host Adam Silverstein opens with an extended look at Carmelo Hayes' sterling NXT title defense against Baron Corbin, who thankfully returned to his Lone Wolf gimmick, and what the future holds for both superstars. "The Silver King" then dives into Bron Breakker's ultimatum for Shawn Michaels, Rhea Ripley's cameo, Thea Hail challenging Tiffany Stratton, the Nathan Frazer vs. Dragon...

Jun 28, 202334 minEp. 460
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