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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 Vengeance Day 2024 ultimate preview, predictions | AEW: Swerve vs. Hangman set

NXT Vengeance Day 2024 stands as the brand's first premium live event of the year with NXT Stand & Deliver ahead on WWE Wrestlemania 40 weekend. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Vengeance Day ultimate preview [39:50] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Trick Williams double up and beat Ilja Dragunov, or will the Carmelo Hayes relationship finally disintegrate? Is Roxanne Perez set to regain the title from Lyra Valkyria? Plus, Bron Breakke...

Feb 01, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 549

WWE: CM Punk injury shakes up WrestleMania 40 as Drew McIntyre, Seth Rollins stay hot

Just as WWE's Road to WrestleMania 40 officially got underway, a major speed bump appeared: CM Punk tearing his triceps. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Royal Rumble 2024 [8:30] and a discussion about commentary changes, including the return of Pat McAfee [46:40], before moving into The Main Event [1:08:20] where they cover the details of Punk's injury, Drew McIntyre appearing to be the beneficiary amid his hot run, and whether Rhea Ripley vs. Becky...

Jan 30, 20242 hr 24 minEp. 548

WWE Royal Rumble 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, reactions | Debuts, returns

The Road to WrestleMania 40 is officially underway with the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble in the books. Shortly 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 all of the debuts, returns and surprises in the Royal Rumble matches before taking a critical look at Roman Reigns' championship de...

Jan 28, 20241 hr 55 minEp. 547

Vince McMahon resigns from WWE (again) | WWE Royal Rumble 2024 go-home show

Vince McMahon has resigned from WWE for the second time in less than two years leaving TKO as executive chairman following significant sexual misconduct allegations. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convene to once again share their instant reaction to one of the most monumental days in professional history. The guys discuss the circumstances of McMahon's second exit from WWE and why, this time, it will be permanent [3:15]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also provide you ...

Jan 27, 202448 minEp. 546

NXT: Vengeance Day build heats up | AEW: Rankings return as Hangman, Swerve add wins

NXT Vengeance Day 2024 has almost popped up out of nowhere for WWE, while AEW took somewhat of a week off during its extended road to Sting's retirement at Revolution. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [3:40], including Baron Corbin & Bron Breakker showing out as a team, tension building with Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams, William Regal making a surprise return and Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez getting heated. "The Silver King" then digs into AEW [20:45] covering the retu...

Jan 25, 202454 minEp. 545

WWE Royal Rumble 2024 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches | Raw to Netflix, Rock

WWE Royal Rumble 2024 kicks off the Road to WrestleMania 40 with signature matches and Roman Reigns' return, but WWE also made headlines with Raw moving to Netflix in 2025 and The Rock joining the TKO board of directors. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with our signature WWE Royal Rumble ultimate preview [1:42:05] breaking down the card with predictions. Are Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Becky Lynch and Bayley the right favorites? Will Reigns have a clean retention again...

Jan 23, 20242 hr 11 minEp. 544

AEW: Samoa Joe crushes Hook | NXT: Dusty Classic starts hot | NJPW, TNA make noise

AEW has started early with its build to Revolution, while NXT is making headway with Vengeance Day coming up. Host Adam Silverstein dives into all of that and more across an extended episode. "The Silver King" opens with NXT [2:30] covering Cora Jade's injury, Oba Femi's first appearance as champion, Roxanne Perez becoming No. 1 contender and a hot start to the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic with Trick Williams & Carmelo Hayes plus LWO. Next is a dive into AEW [21:15] with Samoa Joe demolishi...

Jan 18, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 543

WWE: Roman Reigns vs. The Rock, Becky Lynch eyes Rhea Ripley, Royal Rumble builds

WWE Royal Rumble 2024 is on the horizon, but Roman Reigns' showdown with The Rock remains atop the minds of fans. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into everything involving Reigns in The Main Event [23:10], including what to expect from the Fatal 4-Way and how WWE can successfully book The Rock and Cody Rhodes as opponents through WrestleMania season. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:45], including Drew McIntyre staying hot, Seth R...

Jan 16, 20242 hr 28 minEp. 542

AEW: Hook steps to Samoa Joe, sets off storm | NXT: Dusty Classic starts, Oba Femi shocks

Returns and title changes offered surprising moments across AEW and NXT this week as host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into the latest Twitter firestorm created by Tony Khan. The show kicks off with a break down of NXT [3:05], including the opening of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams tagging together, a hot start to the Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin partnership and Oba Femi's shocking North American championship win. "The Silver King" then looks at A...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 541

WWE: Roman Reigns regains momentum | CM Punk, Drew McIntyre in Royal Rumble spotlight

The road to WWE Royal Rumble 2024 is heating up with Roman Reigns regaining much-needed momentum and CM Punk confronting Drew McIntyre. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the week across WWE with insight on The Rock's return and a media rights deal for Monday Night Raw [4:40]. Reigns' return to form headlines The Main Event [23:10] as Randy Orton, LA Knight, AJ Styles and Paul Heyman shine with a Fatal 4-Way match set for the Royal Rumble -- this as CM Punk and McIntyre get contentious with Seth R...

Jan 09, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 540

2023 Getting Over Awards: The Meatys honor wrestling's best from WWE, AEW, beyond

The 2023 Getting Over Awards stand as professional wrestling's meatiest awards show as host Adam Silverstein, co-host Chris Vannini and our listeners, the 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, moments and events that dominated the squared circle in 2023. End the year the right way as "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover professional wrestling's highlights acro...

Jan 08, 20241 hr 59 minEp. 539

NXT New Year's Evil 2024 | AEW: Adam Cole explains | NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 results

The new year kicked off with a bang for NXT, AEW, New Japan and even All Japan as Getting Over dives into some major developments across each promotion. Host Adam Silverstein opens by catching up on ROH Final Battle and Charlie Dempsey's match in AJPW [3:25]. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in NXT [7:05], including Oba Femi winning the NXT Breakout Tournament, Ilja Dragunov being sidelined by injury and Kevin Owens factoring into a Trick Williams vs. Grayson Waller match with Carmelo...

Jan 04, 202459 minEp. 538

WWE: The Rock shocks calling out Roman Reigns on Day 1 | When will Seth Rollins lose?

WWE kicked off 2024 with a bang as the WWE Day 1 edition of Monday Night Raw featured The Rock making a shocking return calling out Roman Reigns for a future match. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the year tackling major news [8:20] about Kevin Dunn's exit, CM Punk's plans and the futures of Andrade El Idolo and Mercedes Mone. The guys then dive into The Main Event [38:20] digging deep on what The Rock's booking means for Cody Rhodes finishing the story at WrestleMania 40 be...

Jan 02, 20241 hr 58 minEp. 537

AEW Worlds End 2023 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction | The Devil revealed

The Devil was revealed as AEW Worlds End concluded 2023 with a bit of a whimper despite two notable title changes on the show. Shortly after the pay-per-view ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened to break down AEW Worlds End results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss Samoa Joe defeating MJF for the AEW title, Adam Cole being revealed as The Devil, Adam Copeland winning and quickly losin...

Dec 31, 20231 hr 42 minEp. 536

AEW Worlds End 2023 ultimate preview, card, predictions | NXT heats up for New Year's Evil

AEW Worlds End 2023 will stand as the final pay-per-view of the year with MJF vs. Samoa Joe and a potential reveal of the Devil headlining. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW Worlds End ultimate preview [54:30] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will MJF retain overcome the adversity? Is Eddie Kingston a shoe-in over Jon Moxley? Are Christian Cage and Adam Copeland primed to deliver? "The Silver King" opens by breaking down NXT's go-home booking fo...

Dec 28, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 535

2023 Year in Review: Vince McMahon gives up control, CM Punk rejoins WWE after AEW exit

Perhaps 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 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break 2023 down on a near-daily basis, beginning with Vince McMahon's shockingly coming out of retirement to lead a WWE merger and ending with CM Punk returning to WWE after being fired from AEW months earlier. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take deep dives on ...

Dec 27, 20233 hr 7 minEp. 534

WWE: Roman Reigns' Royal Rumble plans, will Drew McIntyre beat Seth Rollins at Day 1?

WWE has concluded its original programming for 2023 with WWE Royal Rumble 2024 firmly in its sights. But first, special editions of Monday Night Raw (WWE Day 1) and SmackDown (WWE New Year's Revolution) are ahead. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini bring you a jam-packed episode starting with a look at the futures of Charlotte Flair, Bayley, Becky Lynch ... and possibly Sasha Banks before rolling into The Main Event [19:05] where Roman Reigns' forthcoming feud has crystalized with R...

Dec 23, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 533

AEW: Devil frustrates, Continental Classic thrives | NXT: Controversy before New Year's Evil

AEW Worlds End is quickly approaching with NXT focused on creating fresh storylines ahead of New Year's Evil. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands starting with a look at NXT [5:30] where an Ilja Dragunov vs. Ridge Holland match finish created controversy, Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes remained at odds, Dragon Lee held an open challenge and both Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade were set up with new feuds. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down the week in AEW [30:00] startin...

Dec 21, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 532

WWE: Roman Reigns' return falls flat, Seth Rollins stays hot, Charlotte Flair gets sidelined

WWE delivered with Roman Reigns' return on SmackDown and the final Raw of 2023 while remaining full-speed ahead to WWE Day 1 and WWE Royal Rumble 2024. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into headlines [5:30] on Charlotte Flair's injury, Liv Morgan's arrest and Rey Mysterio and Dominik re-signing with WWE. Then in The Main Event [30:05], they dissect Reigns' appearance falling flat and what's ahead for Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next a...

Dec 19, 20232 hr 15 minEp. 531

NXT: Trick Williams, Cora Jade breaking out | AEW: Swerve, Andrade grabbing spotlight

NXT is putting the finishing touches on its 2023, while AEW remains full steam ahead to the final pay-per-view of the year. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands beginning with a second look at NXT Deadline [4:50] and breakdown of this week's NXT [14:45], including Trick Williams continuing his breakout alongside Carmelo Hayes, Cora Jade picking up a massive win in her return and Tiffany Stratton continuing a feud with Fallon Henley that may last quite a while. "The Silv...

Dec 14, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 530

WWE: CM Punk delivers, Seth Rollins goes off as Royal Rumble, WrestleMania 40 build

Business picked up for WWE this week as Royal Rumble and WrestleMania plans began to crystallize. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [7:10] where they dive into CM Punk striking the perfect tone on SmackDown with a long-awaited promo before being confronted by a heated Seth Rollins on Raw to kick off an exciting feud. The guys discuss Punk's return to form on the mic, Rollins' strong work and how WWE is separating itself with this storyline. "The Silver King...

Dec 12, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 529

NXT Deadline 2023 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction | CM Punk surprises

NXT Deadline 2023 delivered as WWE's final premium live event of the year with a surprise appearance by CM Punk setting the stage for a home-run show. Shortly after ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down NXT Deadline results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" discusses CM Punk's appearance with Shawn Michaels, Trick Williams' major moment, the booking of the Iron Survivor Challenge matches, Ilja Dragunov's NXT t...

Dec 10, 202347 minEp. 528

NXT Deadline 2023 ultimate preview, card, predictions | AEW: Continental Classic shines

NXT Deadline 2023 stands as WWE's final premium live event of the year, and the go-home delivered plenty of excitement. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Deadline ultimate preview [42:30] breaking down the card with predictions. Will Ilja Dragunov walk out as champion? Who will outlast the Iron Survivor Challenges? Is a title change in store in Dominik Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee with Wes Lee now on the shelf? "The Silver King" will break down all of that alon...

Dec 07, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 527

WWE: CM Punk's plans, Drew McIntyre's future, Seth Rollins' reign, Triple H's hot hand

The returns of CM Punk and Randy Orton continue making waves in WWE as their paths and early Royal Rumble plans come into focus. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Undertaker's opinion of CM Punk's return before diving into The Main Event [18:10] where they cover Drew McIntyre's heel turn and future, Seth Rollins' long title reign, CM Punk's next appearances and how it all ties together with Sami Zayn. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad a...

Dec 05, 20231 hr 51 minEp. 526

AEW: MJF Devil teases, Swerve Strickland shines | NXT: Wes Lee stars, Deadline builds

NXT continued to build for Deadline with its penultimate show, while AEW looked ahead to Worlds End with MJF and the Devil remaining the pivotal storyline. Host Adam Silverstein dives into everything that happened across both brands, starting with NXT [3:45] where Wes Lee, Johnny Gargano and others stood out in the TV match of the week as the Iron Survivor Challenge matches added competitors and we got the latest in the Carmelo Hayes - Trick Williams storyline. "The Silver King" next breaks down...

Dec 01, 202341 minEp. 525

WWE: CM Punk return deep dive | Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre create controversy

CM Punk's return to WWE continued the wildest period in professional wrestling history with fans and critics alike shocked by the move and curious about what's next. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into CM Punk's WWE return from all angles in The Main Event [28:15] as they focus on how it transpired, the risk factor and how WWE differs from AEW, the hypocrisy aspect, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre creating post-show controversy, and what happened on Monday Night ...

Nov 28, 20232 hr 19 minEp. 524

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 results, instant analysis, grades | CM Punk returns

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 delivered beyond expectations as WWE set the stage for Royal Rumble and WrestleMania season with the returns of CM Punk and Randy Orton. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Survivor Series: WarGames results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. The guys open by discussing CM Punk's surprise appearance to end the show, what it means for WWE going forward...

Nov 26, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 523

AEW Continental Classic conundrum, what's next for MJF | NXT Deadline build continues

Coming out of AEW Full Gear 2023, the final major events of the year have come into focus with builds for AEW Worlds End 2023 and NXT Deadline 2023 ongoing this week. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into a taped episode of NXT [2:30] that failed to deliver the brand's usual creativity as Lyra Valkyria had her first title defense, the Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams storyline continued, no answers were provided in the Chase U scandal and Chad Gable featured. "The Silver King" moves to brea...

Nov 24, 202349 minEp. 522

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 saw intensity and anticipation rise with strong go-home moments. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with our signature WWE Survivor Series: WarGames ultimate preview [1:01:10] breaking down the card with predictions. How will Randy Orton co-exist with Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins against Judgment Day & Drew McIntyre? Will Becky Lynch be at odds with Charlotte Flair alongside Bianca Belair & Shotzi against Damage ...

Nov 21, 20232 hr 6 minEp. 521

AEW Full Gear 2023 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction | Title changes, signing

AEW Full Gear 2023 delivered two title changes and an expected free agent signing plus a controversial show-long storyline. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic to break down AEW Full Gear results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the extended MJF injury storyline, including the return of Adam Cole and a title retention over Jay White, Hangman Page and Swer...

Nov 19, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 520
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