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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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WWE Raw After WrestleMania 40: Cody Rhodes celebrates, The Rock challenges, John Cena & CM Punk appear, debuts

WWE WrestleMania 40 may be in the books, but WWE's new era under Paul Levesque continued with the Raw After WrestleMania featuring huge stars and storyline developments. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into The Main Event [13:05] where they break down the crowd serenading Triple H, Cody Rhodes celebrating his WWE championship win, The Rock laying down a major challenge (and the worst take in show history). "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover the rest of Raw in The Goo...

Apr 09, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 579

WWE WrestleMania 40 results, instant analysis, grades, 2024 Night 2 reaction | Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns deliver epic

WWE WrestleMania 40 stands as one of the best events in company history after Cody Rhodes finished the story, ending Roman Reigns epic WWE championship run in the main event Sunday night. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE WrestleMania 40 results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" look at Cody's monumental win over Roman, WWE and Paul Levesque landing the plane on t...

Apr 08, 20241 hr 57 minEp. 578

WWE WrestleMania 40 results, instant analysis, grades, 2024 Night 1 reaction | The Rock

WWE WrestleMania 40 began with a bang as an epic main event featuring The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Saturday set the stage for Sunday. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE WrestleMania 40 results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" look at how did The Rock performed in his return, whether Bloodline Rules now in place, and what it means for Cod...

Apr 07, 20241 hr 52 minEp. 577

NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction | WWE WrestleMania 40

WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend kicked off with a bang as NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 emerged as one of the brand's best shows in ages. Shortly after the event, host Adam Silverstein took the mic to break down NXT Stand & Deliver results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" looks at why Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes underdelivered, whether Roxanne Perez reclaimed her title over Lyra Valkyria, how Tony D'Angelo matched up with Ilja Dragunov...

Apr 06, 202439 minEp. 576

WWE WrestleMania 40: CM Punk shoots, Cody Rhodes opens up, Roman Reigns talks legacy

WWE WrestleMania 40 is fast approaching with headlines surrounding the company not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into a trio of news-making media moments that have made the Road to WrestleMania even hotter. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" start by breaking down CM Punk's interview on "The MMA Hour" [7:55] where he offered clarity on his return to WWE before eviscerating AEW. The guys then discuss revelations made by Cody Rhodes on the same show [53:10], inclu...

Apr 04, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 575

NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 ultimate preview, card, predictions, matches | WWE WrestleMania 40

Standing as prelude to WWE WrestleMania 40, NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 emanates from Philadelphia as the tentpole event for WWE's the developmental brand. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Stand & Deliver ultimate preview [19:00] predicting and breaking down every match on the card. Will Trick Williams get revenge on Carmelo Hayes? Is it time for Roxanne Perez to reclaim her throne from Lyra Valkyria? How sure is Ilja Dragunov beating Tony D'Angelo? ...

Apr 03, 202454 minEp. 574

WWE WrestleMania 40 ultimate preview, predictions, card, 2024 matches | The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns

WWE WrestleMania 40 has arrived as 2024's Road to WrestleMania nears its conclusion in Philadelphia. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE WrestleMania 40 ultimate preview [1:12:50] predicting and breaking down every match across the two-night card. Will Cody Rhodes topple Roman Reigns, one year later? What role will The Rock play in the main event, and will "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and/or John Cena join him? Is Drew McIntyre sure to ...

Apr 02, 20242 hr 57 minEp. 573

NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 card heats up | AEW: Swerve Strickland becomes No. 1 contender

The penultimate episode of WWE's NXT preceding NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 fixed a lot of issues with the building of the card, while AEW Dynamite stood as the brand's only show of the week amid preemptions. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [5:30] where the Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes edition of Prime Target heated up the feud, Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria amped up their rivalry, DIJAK and Josh Briggs became No. 1 contenders and Ridge Holland stepped away from the ring. "T...

Mar 28, 202446 minEp. 572

WWE: All-time Raw led by The Rock, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk sets WrestleMania 40 ablaze

WWE delivered a near-perfect week of TV, igniting the build WrestleMania 40 with an all-time episode of Monday Night Raw featuring The Rock, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss WWE's drastic changes under Paul Levesque [6:15] before moving into The Main Event [19:30] where they dissect Cody's lacking face-to-face with Roman Reigns, The Rock destroying Rhodes in a surprise attack and the chaotic, exhilarating, shoot-style w...

Mar 26, 20242 hr 6 minEp. 571

Becky Lynch stops by: WWE star talks creative changes, revelations, contract, new book

Becky Lynch, WWE superstar and author of "Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average, Average Girl," joins host Adam Silverstein ahead of WWE WrestleMania 40 to discuss her new memoir, challenges presented by former WWE creative, gains made in that area under Paul Levesque, revelations about her relationships with Finn Balor and Charlotte Flair, her WWE status amid a soon-to-be expiring contract, making the most of her NXT championship run and why she does not watch back her own matches. Co-host Chr...

Mar 26, 202448 minEp. 570

NXT: Stand & Deliver struggles, Roxanne Perez shines | AEW: Too much WWE? I Quit delivers

It has been a bumpy road to NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 with the card lacking firepower, while AEW may be taking too hard a lean toward its top competitor, WWE. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands starting with NXT [4:10] where Roxanne Perez continues to stand out in her heel transition, Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes needs to find some juice and Oba Femi may deal with a double dose of meat in DIJAK and Josh Briggs. "The Silver King" next tackles AEW [24:50] -- star...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 569

WWE: Cody Rhodes claps back after Rock Concert, WrestleMania 40 card an all-timer?

WWE WrestleMania 40 is heating up with Cody Rhodes clapping back at The Rock after the return of the Rock Concert. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [24:55] analyzing Rock's immense mic work and Hollywood Rock presentation, Cody eviscerating Rock before finally turning his attention to Roman Reigns and the build for Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:13:00], including Seth Rollins vs. Drew McI...

Mar 19, 20242 hr 18 minEp. 568

AEW: Mercedes Mone debuts at Big Business | NXT: Trick Williams grabs spotlight in return

Mercedes Mone finally made her debut at AEW Big Business, but will she actually do big business for AEW? Host Adam Silverstein dives into a newsworthy week beginning with NXT [3:05] where Trick Williams challenged Carmelo Hayes for NXT Stand & Deliver and made out with Lash Legend in a star-building segment, Roxanne Perez built upon her heel turn, and CM Punk spent some more time at the WWE Performance Center. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW [24:24] where Mercedes made her presence kno...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 567

WWE: Cody Rhodes' story shifts; Seth Rollins bests Rock, Roman Reigns as WrestleMania builds

WWE WrestleMania 40 is less than a month away, and business is picking up leading into the biggest show of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [33:33] as they dissect the latest involving The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. The guys cover Rock's epic promos, Rollins regaining momentum, Reigns losing his aura, Rhodes resetting his "story," Drew McIntyre getting called out, and CM Punk returning soon. Next, "The Silver King" and "Vin...

Mar 12, 20242 hr 25 minEp. 566

AEW: Kazuchika Okada turns heel, joins The Elite | NXT: Trick Williams returns at Roadblock

AEW Revolution 2024 picked up momentum that carried into the debut of Kazuchika Okada, while NXT Roadblock offered plenty of development for NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 on WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest starting with AEW [2:50] where Okada unexpectedly turned heel and joined The Elite, Will Ospreay put on a second banger in four days, Swerve Strickland remained focused on the AEW title and the debut of Mercedes Mone at AEW Big Business was teased. Next,...

Mar 07, 202458 minEp. 565

WWE: The Rock's epic promos ignite WrestleMania card with Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes

The Road to WWE WrestleMania 40 ignited as The Rock delivered two epic promos in one day and WWE caught fire on SmackDown. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break it down in The Main Event [19:40] with The Rock closing plot holes, going after Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, and laying the groundwork for future tension with Roman Reigns, who was immense in his own right. The guys also touch on Cody and Rollins' responses, plus Drew McIntyre's all-time hater run. "The Silver King" and ...

Mar 05, 20242 hr 18 minEp. 564

AEW Revolution 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction | Sting retires in final match

With 2024 AEW Revolution in the books and Sting officially retired, the landscape of the company has changed. Shortly after AEW's first major show of the year, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down AEW Revolution results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into Sting's crazy final match alongside Darby Allin against The Young Bucks, Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page for the AEW championsh...

Mar 04, 20241 hr 35 minEp. 563

AEW Revolution 2024 preview, card, predictions for Sting | NXT: Shawn Spears surprises

AEW Revolution 2024 stands as the company's first major pay-per-view of the year with Sting's retirement match front and center. Host Adam Silverstein presents our signature AEW Revolution ultimate preview [38:00] breaking down the card with predictions. Will Sting end his AEW career undefeated or lose alongside Darby Allin to the Young Bucks? Is there a chance Swerve Strickland or Hangman Page unseats Samoa Joe? What will Will Ospreay do in his first match as a full-timer? "The Silver King" wil...

Feb 29, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 562

WWE: Cody Rhodes challenges The Rock, Drew McIntyre stays hot, WrestleMania 40 builds

The WWE WrestleMania 40 card is quickly taking shape with WWE as hot as ever building to its biggest show of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the latest across WWE starting with The Main Event [36:05] where Cody Rhodes challenging The Rock (in addition to Roman Reigns) led to a bad-ass declaration at the end of Raw, and Drew McIntyre confronted Seth Rollins with the reality of fighting a war on two fronts. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into The Goo...

Feb 27, 20242 hr 15 minEp. 561

WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction | Rhea Ripley

With 2024 WWE Elimination Chamber now in the books, the Road to WrestleMania 40 has kicked into high gear. Shortly after one of the biggest shows of the year, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down WWE Elimination Chamber results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into Rhea Ripley's electric return to Australia vs. Nia Jax, whether Becky Lynch and Drew McIntyre emerged from the Elimination Chamber match...

Feb 24, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 560

NXT: Carmelo Hayes leads Roadblock build | AEW: Sting, Wardlow excel before Revolution

NXT has started building for its Roadblock special with Stand & Deliver in the distance, while AEW spent the week gearing up for Revolution and Sting's retirement match. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands, starting with NXT [3:23] where Carmelo Hayes challenged Ilja Dragunov, the Good Brothers debuted as challengers for the Wolf Dogs (Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin), Shotzi tore her ACL, and both Roxanne Perez and Lash Legend impressed. "The Silver King" then br...

Feb 22, 202448 minEp. 559

WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches | The Rock

WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 is the last major hurdle before the Road to WrestleMania 40 kicks into high gear with WWE creating major headlines led by The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [31:15], a deep dive into The Rock completing his heel turn, Cody vs. Drew McIntyre and what it all means for WrestleMania. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then offer our signature WWE Elimination Chamber ultimate preview ...

Feb 20, 20242 hr 31 minEp. 558

WWE: Seth Rollins, GUNTHER, Jade Cargill, Chad Gable, Creed Brothers join the show

WWE's Road to WrestleMania 40 has picked up immense steam over the last month, and Getting Over has been in the unique position to be live on site at WWE's biggest events to start 2024. Host Adam Silverstein takes you through a special interview episode featuring conversations held with WWE superstars at the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania XL Kickoff event over the last few weeks. In order, "The Silver King" and show correspondent Jaime speak with Seth Rollins, the Creed Brothers, Chad Gable, Otis...

Feb 16, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 557

NXT: Wolf Dogs win gold, Shotzi hurts knee | AEW: Revolution build adds Will Ospreay

The build to AEW Revolution 2024 has heated up with matches added to the pay-per-view card, while NXT keeps its foot on the gas pedal with Stand & Deliver off in the distance. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands, starting with NXT [4:00] where the Wolf Dogs -- Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin -- won tag team gold continuing their rise in prominence, Roxanne Perez showed a grittier side, Jaida Parker displayed significant potential, Oba Femi stood tall and Shotzi su...

Feb 15, 202455 minEp. 556

WWE: Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Triple H call out The Rock | Elimination Chamber builds

WWE is full steam ahead to WrestleMania 40 remaining focused on The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins and Paul Levesque despite Elimination Chamber coming up first. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deeper dive into WrestleMania XL Kickoff fallout [18:45], including the dynamic between The Rock and Reigns, Rollins redeeming himself, Cody holding a key to the story, and why this could stretch another year or two. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next tackle The Mai...

Feb 13, 20242 hr 18 minEp. 555

WWE WrestleMania 40 Kickoff: Cody Rhodes challenges Roman Reigns, The Rock goes off

The road to WWE WrestleMania 40 went full-throttle with a WrestleMania Kickoff event in Las Vegas that delivered major headlines. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into it all, instant reaction-style, including Cody Rhodes choosing Roman Reigns, The Rock smacking Cody and going face-to-face with Paul Levesque, Seth Rollins' role in the feud and what it all means for creative plans at WWE's biggest show of the year. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also discuss whether WWE has c...

Feb 09, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 554

AEW: Swerve, Hangman draw; Mercedes Mone? | NXT: Carmelo Hayes shines turning heel

AEW gave the clearest indication yet that it has singed Mercedes Mone, while NXT Stand & Deliver came into clearer focus with the brand's first show coming out of Vengeance Day. Host Adam Silverstein dives into everything starting with NXT [6:30] where Carmelo Hayes took his game to another level completing his heel turn on Trick Williams & Ilja Dragunov. "The Silver King" leads coverage of AEW [26:50] with a closer look at the signing of the former Sasha Banks and announcement of AEW Bi...

Feb 08, 202459 minEp. 553

WWE: The Rock shoves Cody Rhodes aside, fans revolt creating WrestleMania controversy

WWE WrestleMania 40 is suddenly shrouded in controversy with The Rock potentially pushing Cody Rhodes out of his main event match with Roman Reigns. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini hold a second in-depth discussion in The Main Event [28:10] about The Rock shoving Cody aside, swift backlash towards WWE, an intriguing episode of Monday Night Raw involving Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre, plus how plans may continue changing on the Road to WrestleMania. "The Silver King" and "Vintage...

Feb 06, 20242 hr 32 minEp. 552

NXT Vengeance Day 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, winners, reaction

NXT Vengeance Day 2024 delivered as the brand's first premium live event of the year, setting the stage for NXT Stand & Deliver on WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down NXT Vengeance Day results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" discusses Carmelo Hayes turning on Trick Williams after a banger with Ilja Dragunov, the need for Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin to stay tog...

Feb 05, 202441 minEp. 551

WWE shocker: Roman Reigns vs. The Rock at WrestleMania 40 | What about Cody Rhodes?

WWE fans were thrown a curveball Friday night with the Road to WrestleMania 40 shaken up as Roman Reigns vs. The Rock is now set for WWE's premier show with Cody Rhodes' future is suddenly up in the air. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini attack the shocking development instant reaction-style with a a lengthy discussion about the surprise creative decision. Was Reigns vs. The Rock always the WrestleMania plan or a pivot due to the absences of CM Punk and Brock Lesnar? What does Cody...

Feb 03, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 550
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