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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

Ricky Starks surprises in WWE | NXT Vengeance Day 2025, AEW Grand Slam: Australia previews

WWE made headlines with the surprise debut Ricky Starks just days before NXT Vengeance Day 2025 kicks off the Road to Stand & Deliver. Host Adam Silverstein presents Getting Over's signature NXT Vengeance Day ultimate preview [24:00] breaking down all six matches with predictions, including whether Oba Femi or Giulia drop their titles and what plans exist for Bayley, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans, Stephanie Vaquer, Fraxiom and others. "The Silver King" opens with a breakdown of this week in N...

Feb 14, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 699

WWE: GUNTHER vs. Jey Uso at WrestleMania 41, why Elimination Chamber build intrigues

WWE spent the week simultaneously building Elimination Chamber 2025 and WrestleMania 41 with Jey Uso as the centerpiece across Monday Night Raw and SmackDown. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break it down in The Main Event [27:20], including the build to GUNTHER, Jey’s extended entrances and what it all means for Cody Rhodes. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [50:45] with a focus on what's ahead for Roman Reigns, John Cena, CM Punk, Set...

Feb 12, 20252 hr 21 minEp. 698

NXT: Bayley, Roxanne Perez steal show | AEW: Toni Storm, Adam Copeland enhance Dynamite

NXT Vengeance Day 2025 and AEW Grand Slam: Australia are both a week away with both brands focused on building those shows as larger events loom. Host Adam Silverstein opens by breaking down NXT [2:15] with Bayley and Roxanne Perez stealing the show in their confrontation aided by Giulia and Charlotte Flair, Oba Femi & Trick Williams falling to Austin Theory & Grayson Waller, Stephanie Vaquer and Kelani Jordan impressing and decisions by Ava and referees confounding. “The Silver King” th...

Feb 07, 202553 minEp. 697

WWE: Jey Uso win creates controversy, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk gets teased

The Road to WrestleMania 41 is full-steam ahead with major matches on the horizon. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at 2025 WWE Royal Rumble results [6:00] -- led by controversy created from Jey Uso's win -- before breaking down WWE news [50:20], including Triple H in the WWE Hall of Fame and Drew McIntyre getting angry at work. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then hit The Main Event [59:55] covering Jey's electric Raw appearance against GUNTHER, setting up...

Feb 04, 20252 hr 10 minEp. 696

WWE Royal Rumble 2025 results, instant analysis, winners, grades, review | Surprises galore

The Road to WrestleMania 41 is underway as the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble delivered one surprise after another in Indianapolis. Shortly after one of WWE's biggest shows of the year ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic to break down WWE Royal Rumble results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss all the surprises, debuts and returns in the Royal Rumble matches with Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair r...

Feb 02, 20251 hr 41 minEp. 695

NXT: Trick Williams, Lash Legend flash | AEW: Toni Storm delivers, Death Riders frustrate

NXT Vengeance Day 2025 and AEW Grand Slam: Australia are fast approaching with major matches being made for both cards. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest from NXT [12:10], including women's tag team matches bookending the show with Giulia & Bayley vs. Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade plus Bianca Belair & Naomi vs. Lash Legend & Jakkara Jackson both delivering. Trick Williams and Ethan Page continue to shine with Austin Theory and Grayson Waller now set for a title match. "The...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 694

WWE Royal Rumble 2025 ultimate preview, card, matches, predictions, entrants, surprises

WWE Royal Rumble 2025 kicks off the Road to WrestleMania 41 with two eponymous matches and a star-studded card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present Getting Over's signature WWE Royal Rumble ultimate preview [1:39:00] breaking down all four matches with predictions. Will Cody Rhodes beat Kevin Owens and walk out as WWE champion? Is CM Punk an obvious winner? Might Roman Reigns or John Cena surprise? Will Becky Lynch and Alexa Bliss join Charlotte Flair in returning to WWE? Wha...

Jan 28, 20252 hr 38 minEp. 693

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results, instant analysis, grades, review, winners

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event delivered nostalgia and entertainment on a show that popped fans but was otherwise not that newsworthy. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic to review WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss GUNTHER retaining over Jey Uso and Rhea Ripley taking down Nia Jax in predictable but exciting matches, Jacob Fatu captivating...

Jan 26, 202558 minEp. 692

NXT: Bayley raises rent, Corey Graves returns | AEW: Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay team up

NXT Vengeance Day 2025 and AEW Grand Slam: Australia are both coming up with the brands quickly developing storylines to deliver impactful shows. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [5:40] where Bayley has raised the rent alongside Giulia, Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade; Oba Femi successfully defended his title with Trick Williams hanging around; Stephanie Vaquer shined on the mic and Corey Graves returned to the booth. "The Silver King" then breaks down AEW [28:30], including Kenny Omeg...

Jan 24, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 691

WWE: CM Punk intensifies, Kevin Owens manipulates, Saturday Night's Main Event preview

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event presents its second installment one week before WWE Royal Rumble 2025. Host Adam Silverstein opens with the latest WWE news [3:30] before attacking The Main Event [10:00] where Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Rey Mysterio, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre all connected in an intricate storyline spanning Raw and SmackDown. "The Silver King" then breaks down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [23:10], including CM Punk intensifying, Bayley working her ass off, Jimmy ...

Jan 21, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 690

WWE, TNA announce deal | Bayley surprises on NXT | Kenny Omega, Samoa Joe return to AEW

WWE and TNA Wrestling announced a significant partnership involving NXT as AEW returned and debuted important names to start 2025. Host Adam Silverstein is joined by co-host Chris Vannini to discuss the WWE-TNA deal [4:00] before "The Silver King" breaks down another story-packed NXT [25:15] featuring Bayley confronting Roxanne Perez and DIY eyeing Nathan Frazer & Axiom. Oba Femi began his reign as Ethan Page's ego overflowed and the women's division again took center stage. Adam next covers...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 28 minEp. 689

WWE: Penta stars in debut, 2025 Royal Rumble card loads up, Raw improves on Netflix

WWE rebounded from a rough Monday Night Raw on Netflix debut with a terrific show building the 2025 Royal Rumble and next Saturday Night's Main Event. Host Adam Silverstein opens with WWE news [10:35] focused on tweets from Triple H and Corey Graves before diving into The Main Event [22:40] where Paul Heyman set Roman Reigns' agenda and Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens stayed hot despite being forcefully integrated with The Bloodline. "The Silver King" then attacks The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [34:...

Jan 14, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 688

2024 Getting Over Awards: The Meatys honor wrestling's best from WWE, AEW, beyond

The 2024 Getting Over Awards stand as professional wrestling's meatiest awards show. 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) with The Meatys awarded to the top wrestlers, matches, storylines, feuds, moments and events that dominated the squared circle in 2024. End the year the right way as "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover highlights from WWE, AEW and beyond across the last 12 months. The guys...

Jan 09, 20252 hr 21 minEp. 687

WWE NXT New Years Evil 2025 results, grades: The Rock speaks as Giulia, Oba Femi take over

WWE's busy week continued with NXT New Year's Evil 2025, a show that overdelivered to expectations with two major title changes and The Rock as a special guest. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a second look at the debut of Monday Night Raw on Netflix before diving into NXT New Year's Evil results with analysis and grades. "The Silver King" breaks down Giulia ending Roxanne Perez's nearly year-long reign as women's champion, Oba Femi overcoming Trick Williams in a triple threat for the NXT title...

Jan 08, 202548 minEp. 686

WWE Raw on Netflix results, instant analysis, review: The Rock, John Cena featured in debut

The much-anticipated debut of WWE Raw on Netflix received mixed reviews as The Rock, John Cena and Hulk Hogan were prominently featured along with major matches like CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover at significant WWE news [4:40] before providing an overview of changes made to Monday Night Raw on Netflix [14:44]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down the debut [32:40], including The Rock's corporate promo an...

Jan 07, 20251 hr 55 minEp. 685

WWE: Major title change on SmackDown, Raw on Netflix preview, 2026 Royal Rumble news

WWE SmackDown made a newsworthy three-hour debut as WWE prepared for its Raw on Netflix premiere. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss notable developments [4:50], including the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble being held in Saudi Arabia, before moving into The Main Event [18:35] where they cover Drew McIntyre aiding Kevin Owens in a Cody Rhodes attack and Solo Sikoa leading his Bloodline over The Usos & Sami Zayn. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and...

Jan 04, 20251 hr 26 minEp. 684

NXT: Giulia sets stage for New Year's Evil | AEW: 'Cope,' Rated FTR take down Death Riders

NXT and AEW brought wrestling fans from 2024 into 2025 with a pair of New Year's episodes that delivered. Host Adam Silverstein opens with the prelude to NXT New Year's Evil [5:30], which saw Giulia prepare for Roxanne Perez, Trick Williams confront Oba Femi, Ethan Page destroy Cedric Alexander, Lexis King get stripped the Heritage Cup and Andre Chase are a disheveled return. "The Silver King" then breaks down ratings for both shows before tackling AEW Fight for the Fallen [27:15] with Adam Cope...

Jan 03, 202548 minEp. 683

2024 Year in Review: WWE soars behind WrestleMania 40 pivot, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk

Another incredible, noteworthy 12 months of professional wrestling has concluded with Getting Over presenting a special Year in Review episode recapping the biggest headlines of 2024. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down 2024 on a near-daily basis, beginning with Vince McMahon's permanent exit and ending with a burgeoning new era in WWE. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the return of The Rock leading to a chaotic WrestleMania 40 pivot, Cody Rhodes finishing his sto...

Jan 02, 20252 hr 21 minEp. 682

WWE: CM Punk, Seth Rollins go nuclear for Raw on Netflix; Kevin Owens takes out Cody Rhodes

An intense week built the debut of WWE Monday Night Raw on Netflix and a main event for WWE Royal Rumble 2025 as 2024 came to a close. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a look at the final Raw on USA Network [5:25] before diving into The Main Event [10:10] where they explore the explosive confrontation between CM Punk and Seth Rollins as well as Kevin Owens' latest attack on Cody Rhodes ahead of their ladder match. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The...

Dec 31, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 681

AEW Worlds End 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, review, winners: Two big returns

AEW Worlds End 2024 featured two major returns and some top-tier wrestling along with uneven booking on the final pay-per-view of the year. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened to break down AEW Worlds End results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss appearances by Kenny Omega and Adam Copeland, Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada starring in the Continental Classic, Mercedes...

Dec 29, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 680

AEW Worlds End 2024 ultimate preview, card, predictions | NXT delivers, New Year's Evil builds

AEW Worlds End 2024 was largely built well with intriguing possibilities for the final pay-per-view of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW Worlds End ultimate preview [44:45] breaking down the card with predictions for Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Hangman Page vs. Jay White, Will Ospreay and Ricochet among Continental Classic semifinalists, MJF vs. Adam Cole and both Mariah May and Mercedes Mone defending their titles....

Dec 26, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 679

WWE: Drew McIntyre, Solo Sikoa bond over hate as CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins ignites for Netflix

WWE eschewed live broadcasts for the holidays with a filler week of content, though major feuds did move forward with all eyes on 2025. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a look at the latest WWE news [7:15] and the Raw on Netflix kickoff [23:15] before diving into The Main Event [41:20] where they break down Drew McIntyre and Solo Sikoa bonding over their mutual hatred of Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The...

Dec 24, 20242 hrEp. 678

NXT: Ethan Page loses his smile, Fraxiom stars | AEW: Toni Storm intrigues, Worlds End builds

NXT and AEW continued their strong booking to end the year with respective builds toward NXT New Year's Evil 2024 and AEW Worlds End 2024. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a brief discussion about TV stations and recent ratings [4:30] before diving into NXT [15:00] where Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom) remained impressive, Trick Williams continued disappointing as Eddy Thorpe invaded Oba Femi's feud, plus Ethan Page lost his smile and took Je'Von Evans'. "The Silver King" then tackles AEW [3...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 677

WWE: Raw on Netflix loaded with CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns in Tribal Combat

WWE Raw on Netflix is imminent with the debut episode loading up like a premium event. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by covering fallout from WWE Saturday Night's Main Event with Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens [5:45] along with a bunch of news [14:10] before moving into The Main Event [33:45] where they discuss CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat headlining the Jan. 6 show. The guys also ponder what's next for LA Knight, Drew McIntyre and...

Dec 17, 20241 hr 58 minEp. 676

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, review

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2024 delivered nostalgia and some high-quality wrestling on a polarizing show. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic to review WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss Kevin Owens attacking Cody Rhodes with a package piledriver after a controversial loss, Jesse "The Body" Ventura showing out in his return to WWE, Chel...

Dec 15, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 675

NXT: Oba Femi confronts Trick Williams | AEW: Toni Storm returns as Death Riders hit lull

NXT began a quick turnaround to New Year's Evil as AEW used Winter is Coming to continue building for Worlds End with three major returns combined across both brands. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a second look at NXT Deadline 2024 and breakdown of the week in NXT [3:40], including Oba Femi confronting Trick Williams, Shotzi returning from injury, Fraxiom mending fences and both Kelani Jordan and Eddy Thorpe clearly improving. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW [32:50] featuring the Contin...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 674

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2024 preview, predictions, card | Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2024 returns with Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens headlining. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present Getting Over's signature WWE Saturday Night's Main Event ultimate preview [1:44:45] breaking down all five matches with predictions for Liv Morgan vs. IYO SKY, GUNTHER vs. Finn Balor vs. Damian Priest, Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre and the women's United States championship. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [47:45] covering WWE's ...

Dec 10, 20242 hr 17 minEp. 673

NXT Deadline 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, review, winners | WWE women deliver

NXT Deadline 2024 delivered with the women's Iron Survivor Challenge standing out across an up-and-down show. Shortly after the event ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to review NXT Deadline results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" dives into Giulia outlasting Stephanie Vaquer, Sol Ruca, Zaria and Wren Sinclair, plus Oba Femi surprising in a return to beat Je'Von Evans, Wes Lee, Ethan Page and Nathan Frazer. Another stellar performance from...

Dec 08, 202437 minEp. 672

NXT Deadline 2024 preview, predictions, card, matches | AEW builds for Worlds End 2024

NXT Deadline 2024 features major stars in the Iron Survivor Challenge matches and some interesting bookings for WWE's final premium live event of the year. Host Adam Silverstein presents Getting Over's signature NXT Deadline ultimate preview [32:10] breaking down the go-home show along with predictions for the card, including Trick Williams vs. Ridge Holland, Jaida Parker vs. Lola Vice and the likes of Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer, Sol Ruca, Wren Sinclair, Je'Von Evans, Wes Lee, Ethan Page and Eddy ...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 671

WWE: New Day shocks; CM Punk, Seth Rollins ignite WrestleMania feud; Drew McIntyre attacks

Fresh of WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024, the build to WWE WrestleMania 41 has already begun. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at Survivor Series: WarGames [8:00] and the value of holding the eponymous match annually before moving into a unique triple Main Event [36:25] beginning with New Day's Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods shocking and swerving by turning heel on Big E during their 10th anniversary celebration. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then disc...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 47 minEp. 670
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