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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

AEW Full Gear 2023 ultimate preview, card, predictions | NXT stays hot with Trick, Melo

AEW Full Gear 2023 stands as the company's penultimate pay-per-view of the year with a major main event and two rematches leading the card. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW Full Gear ultimate preview [39:00] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will MJF retain over Jay White, and who will be revealed as The Devil? Are Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland and Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley headed for trilogies? Is Toni Storm a no-brainer as the next wo...

Nov 16, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 519

WWE: WarGames intensifies with Judgment Day, Damage CTRL, three heel turns in spotlight

With just one week left until 2023 WWE Survivor Series: WarGames, intensity increased across SmackDown and Raw with both Judgment Day and Damage CTRL expanding. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] discussing Cody Rhodes' return to prominence, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley stepping up as leaders, JD McDonagh earning his membership, Drew McIntyre turning heel, IYO SKY and Kairi Sane calming Bayley, Asuka turning heel and what to expect as the WarGames r...

Nov 14, 20232 hr 4 minEp. 518

AEW: MJF's feuds, Devil mystery escalate | NXT: Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams get heated

Top storylines carried both NXT and AEW this week. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest from both brands staring with NXT [7:30] where the burgeoning feud between Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams heated up, Xia Li emerged as Lyra Valkyrie's first challenger, Wes Lee is suddenly back to himself, Tiffany Stratton and DIJAK shined, and Akira Tozawa continued to blossom under Alpha Academy. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down five hours of AEW [31:35], including MJF's multiple feuds escalatin...

Nov 09, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 517

WWE: Roman Reigns' future, Survivor Series WarGames build ignites, NXT on The CW?

WWE quickly transitioned to Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 by igniting the build for the show's signature match. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Crown Jewel [5:00] before discussing whether Roman Reigns' championship run will indeed end at WrestleMania 40. The Main Event [33:50] covers a surprise Seth Rollins vs. Sami Zayn match and the WarGames announcement with Adam Pearce starring, Cody Rhodes appearing late and the Judgment Day feud ending. "The...

Nov 07, 20231 hr 43 minEp. 516

WWE Crown Jewel 2023 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction | Title change, return

WWE Crown Jewel 2023 delivered largely to expectation as WWE set the stage for Survivor Series: WarGames and the end of the year. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down WWE Crown Jewel results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" dives into Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight and Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre standing out, Logan Paul making a splash against Rey Mysterio, John Cena taking a beating, Rhea R...

Nov 05, 202345 minEp. 515

NXT Halloween Havoc 2023 results | AEW: MJF vs. Kenny Omega takeaways, Ric Flair signs

NXT Halloween Havoc 2023 wrapped up its two weeks with a pair of big-time matches, while AEW pushed a tentpole match onto TV with its build to Full Gear continuing. Host Adam Silverstein dives into everything across both brands starting with NXT [4:00] where Ilja Dragunov vs. Carmelo Hayes III and Creed Brothers vs. Angel Garza & Humberto Carillo led the second night of Halloween Havoc, which also featured the returns of Trick Williams and Wes Lee. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week...

Nov 02, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 514

WWE Crown Jewel 2023 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches | Roman Reigns defends

WWE Crown Jewel 2023 got a jolt in the arm with some strong-go-home moments this week. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Crown Jewel ultimate preview [1:04:15] breaking down the matches with predictions. How close will LA Knight get to dethroning Roman Reigns? Will Seth Rollins finally drop the title to Drew McIntyre? How dominant will Rhea Ripley look against four challengers? Is IYO SKY destined to lose to Bianca Belair? Are John...

Oct 31, 20232 hr 2 minEp. 513

NXT: Becky Lynch leads Halloween Havoc surprises | AEW: Ric Flair debuts, Devil returns

NXT Halloween Havoc Night 1 stood out as one of the best special TV episodes of the year, while AEW debuted Ric Flair and focused on The Devil mask across an extended week of shows. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both brands starting with NXT [4:00] where there were two surprise title changes, including Becky Lynch putting over Lyra Valkyria, Carmelo Hayes was under pressure about the Trick Williams attack, Lexis King debuted and the women ran the episode with Roxanne Perez impressing plus Sho...

Oct 26, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 512

WWE: LA Knight stands out, John Cena teases, Bianca Belair returns as Crown Jewel builds

WWE is simultaneously building for Crown Jewel and Survivor Series, putting the onus on TV to deliver each week. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss how SmackDown has been outshining Raw recently before diving into The Main Event [8:55] where they cover LA Knight starring with Roman Reigns absent, John Cena having an existential crisis, Rhea Ripley becoming the main character, Cody Rhodes taking another "injury," Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest being rebuilt, and Adam Pearce ...

Oct 24, 20232 hr 1 minEp. 511

AEW: Sting sets retirement, MJF's challengers | NXT stays strong before Halloween Havoc

With the head-to-head battle now behind both brands, AEW and NXT this week continued building programs for significant upcoming shows. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [6:30] where Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams were suddenly at odds and a strong focus on the women's division led to plenty of developments ahead of the Halloween Havoc specials. Next, "The Silver King" looks at storyline-heavy week in AEW [25:30], including Sting announcing his forthcoming retirement, MJF fighting ...

Oct 19, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 510

WWE: Roman Reigns returns, confronts Cody Rhodes | LA Knight stars, Kevin Owens moves

WWE delivered on its season premiere episodes of SmackDown and Raw with Roman Reigns' return standing as the headline. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [9:05] diving into Reigns confronting Cody Rhodes, LA Knight standing up to Roman, Kevin Owens being traded, Sami Zayn thriving on his own, Seth Rollins squaring Drew McIntyre and Judgment Day beating Cody & Jey Uso for the titles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and Th...

Oct 17, 20231 hr 55 minEp. 509

WWE NXT vs. AEW Dynamite: Undertaker, John Cena, Cody Rhodes smash 'Title Tuesday'

In a head-to-head battle that shook professional wrestling, WWE NXT took down AEW Dynamite "Title Tuesday" not only in the ratings but from a critical perspective. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of the ratings from the shows [4:10] before offering his unique on-site perspective about NXT [9:05], which featured major appearances from The Undertaker, John Cena, Cody Rhodes, LA Knight and others along with headline matches Carmelo Hayes vs. Bron Breakker, Ilja Dragunov vs. Dominik Mys...

Oct 12, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 508

WWE: Triple H's role, Cody Rhodes' unfinished story, Seth Rollins' next challenger

No time was wasted building for 2023 WWE Crown Jewel as the Monday Night Raw after Fastlane quickly put Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley, Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso front and center. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Fastlane [9:20] before Adam clarifies recent reporting about the role of Paul Levesque (Triple H) on the WWE creative team [22:22]. The guys then move to The Main Event [33:10] where Drew McIntyre stepping up as Rollins' next challenger with Dami...

Oct 10, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 507

WWE Fastlane 2023 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction | Title change, returns

WWE Fastlane 2023 stood as a true "B" show, though it set the stage for what should be a thrilling end of the year for WWE. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Fastlane results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in Last Man Standing, John Cena serving as second fiddle to LA Knight, Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso taking ...

Oct 08, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 506

WWE's John Cena, Cody Rhodes on NXT | Adam Copeland speaks, AEW loads up 'Title Tuesday'

With NXT No Mercy and AEW WrestleDream both in the rear-view mirror, each brand refreshed their storylines this week with an eye on a rare Tuesday night battle coming next week. Host Adam Silverstein takes an extended look at the supposed WWE vs. AEW drama [47:30] with a dive into preparations made by each company for the head-to-head and why featuring John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Asuka and Paul Heyman is not a tactic to criticize on WWE's part. "The Silver King" opens by breaking down NXT [4:20], in...

Oct 05, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 504

WWE's LA Knight stops by for a conversation | Episode 500, Part II

WWE's megastar and one of the hottest names in the industry today, LA Knight (Yeah!) joins Getting Over ahead of WWE Fastlane 2023 for an in-depth interview detailing his sudden rise in popularity, teaming with John Cena, his hesitation to ask for advice, a major mistake made before an important WWE tryout, his character finally clicking in NXT, the genesis of his name, his freedom cutting promos, working with the late Bray Wyatt and Percy Pringle (Paul Bearer), plus much more. Host Adam Silvers...

Oct 04, 202355 minEp. 505

WWE Fastlane 2023 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches | CM Punk teases?

Go-home efforts picked up ahead of WWE Fastlane 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Fastlane ultimate preview [1:16:40] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Shinsuke Nakamura shock Seth Rollins or Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso upend Judgment Day for their titles? Is Charlotte Flair a harbinger of doom against IYO SKY and Asuka? Does the John Cena & LA Knight paring hit you in the feel spot? "The Silver King" and "Vi...

Oct 03, 20231 hr 45 minEp. 503

AEW WrestleDream results, instant analysis, grades, reaction | Adam Copeland (Edge)

AEW WrestleDream lived up to its moniker on a few occasions with highlight matches and a significant debut. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein took a dive into AEW WrestleDream results with his reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" breaks down a dream match between Bryan Danielson and Zack Sabre Jr., a look at the future of AEW in Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland, Christian Cage vs. Darby Allin for the TNT title and the su...

Oct 02, 202352 minEp. 502

NXT No Mercy results, instant analysis, grades, reaction | Becky Lynch stars, title changes

NXT No Mercy received plenty of deserved "California Love" with a TakeOver-style premium live event. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein took a dive into NXT No Mercy results with his reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" breaks down Becky Lynch continuing an incredible run with an extreme rules match against Tiffany Stratton, Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov delivering another NXT championship banger, Baron Corbin and Bron Br...

Oct 01, 202343 minEp. 501

Episode 500! Bryan Danielson stops by for an in-depth conversation

A five-time world champion and arguably the greatest professional wrestler alive today, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson joins Getting Over for an in-depth interview [18:00] detailing his plans for the final year of his full-time career, perspective on the industry, avoidance of leadership responsibilities, ongoing battle with depression, thoughts on how Vince McMahon and Tony Khan may not be all that different, and expectations ahead of his dream match with Zack Sabre Jr. at AEW WrestleDre...

Sep 28, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 500

NXT No Mercy, AEW WrestleDream 2023 ultimate previews, predictions, card, matches

NXT No Mercy and AEW WrestleDream both go down this weekend leaving host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini in position to take a double deep dive with Getting Over's signature ultimate previews breaking down both cards with predictions. "The Silver King" opens with an in-depth look at NXT [5:10], including Becky Lynch vs. Tiffany Stratton, Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov, Dominik Mysterio vs. Trick Williams and Baron Corbin vs. Bron Breakker. "Vintage" then joins to discuss the ups and ...

Sep 28, 20231 hr 52 minEp. 499

WWE: Jade Cargill signs, John Cena faces Bloodline, Drew McIntyre stars, Matt Riddle exits

WWE announced the signing of Jade Cargill just minutes before the show, allowing host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini to dig into the ramifications of the major talent move [7:00]. The guys then discuss the not-so-surprising release of Matt Riddle and Roman Reigns' expected return to SmackDown before tackling the week in WWE. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [38:25] covering John Cena and AJ Styles being laid out by The Bloodline and LA Knight missing in action...

Sep 26, 20232 hr 10 minEp. 498

WWE: Dolph Ziggler among releases, SmackDown TV deal analysis | NXT, AEW results

WWE released a bevy of superstars following its TKO merger on the same day it announced a new TV contract for SmackDown and a deal to hold Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia, next year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with their reaction and instant analysis to the major WWE news, including the releases of Dolph Ziggler and Mustafa Ali [3:00], USA Network surprisingly becoming the home of SmackDown [53:45] and what lies ahead for Raw (will it remain on Monday nights?). ...

Sep 21, 20232 hr 14 minEp. 497

WWE: The Rock surprises | John Cena, Cody Rhodes get involved in The Usos' drama

The Rock joined Pat McAfee making surprise returns to WWE on SmackDown in a tremendous viral moment. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [20:00] with an in-depth look at The Rock's appearance, his work with Austin Theory and comments made about "locked in" plans with Roman Reigns for WrestleMania 39 plus potential teases for WrestleMani 40 in Philadelphia. The guys then discuss the infusion of John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Drew McIntyre, AJ Style...

Sep 19, 20231 hr 59 minEp. 496

NXT: Becky Lynch wins title | AEW: Bryan Danielson makes decision | Edge, Jade Cargill

It was a newsworthy week across NXT and AEW -- for vastly different reasons -- with some other notable names also finding themselves in headlines. Between breaking down the latest both brands, host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest news and rumors surrounding Edge (off to AEW?), Jade Cargill (off to WWE?) and the Grizzled Young Veterans (leaving NXT) with his take on each development [27:10]. "The Silver King" opens with NXT [3:15] where Becky Lynch defeated Tiffany Stratton to capture the ...

Sep 14, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 495

WWE: TKO takes over, The Usos creative plans, Cody Rhodes in purgatory, Nia Jax returns

WWE is no longer under independent majority control of Vince McMahon for the first time in decades as TKO Group Holdings takes over following WWE's merger with Endeavor. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a discussion about the industry shaking news and what it means for the future of WWE [6:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Main Event [39:45] with a deep dive into storylines around Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso, crystalizing how they are related and explaining...

Sep 12, 20232 hr 5 minEp. 494

AEW: MJF, Samoa Joe, Swerve star | NXT: Becky Lynch visits, Bron Breakker goes wild

AEW largely hit the reset button this week, while NXT is full-steam ahead to its next premium live event. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into the fallout from AEW All Out on a strong edition of AEW Dynamite [3:05], including MJF feuding with Samoa Joe and Roderick Strong, Swerve Strickland confronting Hangman Page, Orange Cassidy being propped up and too much focus on Nick Wayne. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in NXT [28:15] with Becky Lynch planning to face Tiffany Stratton ...

Sep 07, 202356 minEp. 493

WWE: John Cena returns, Jey Uso to Raw, GUNTHER vs. Chad Gable, CM Punk's future

With WWE Payback in the books and WWE Fastlane ahead, no time was wasted telling intriguing stories focused on John Cena, Jey Uso and Judgment Day. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Payback featuring Becky Lynch [4:35] before exploring whether a CM Punk reunion with WWE makes any sense [14:45]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Main Event [26:50] where they cover Jimmy Uso confronting Cena and getting into it with The Bloodline, Jey Uso debu...

Sep 05, 20231 hr 49 minEp. 492

CM Punk fired | AEW All Out 2023 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction

AEW All Out 2023 exceeded expectations, overdelivering with a show held one week after AEW All Out: London and in the wake of CM Punk exiting the company. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down AEW All Out results with reactions and grades [4:15] in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the three show stealers -- Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley, Kenny Omega vs. Konosuke Takeshita, Br...

Sep 04, 20231 hr 49 minEp. 491

WWE Payback 2023 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction | John Cena hosts

WWE Payback 2023 overdelivered from Pittsburgh, exceeding expectations that it would be a secondary premium live event -- particularly due to John Cena's presence. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Payback results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the elevation of Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus inside a st...

Sep 03, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 490
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