Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

The long-awaited return of AJ Lee takes center stage as WWE Wrestlepalooza and the ESPN debut near. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover AJ's incredible appearance in Chicago to open The Main Event [25:40] as Becky Lynch, CM Punk and Seth Rollins have created an intriguing storyline that captivates through emotion and shared history. The guys also discuss John Cena's final SmackDown appearance, the Sami Zayn match and the unnecessary nature of Brock Lesnar's return. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:06:00], including Jey Uso's growing ego, The Usos reforming, LA Knight's positioning, Stephanie Vaquer's status, IYO SKY and Asuka as primary players, plans for Rhea Ripley and Nikki Bella, Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre on TV, AJ Styles' work-shoot promo, optimism for Bayley, pessimism for Giulia and much more. Plus, the guys discuss unnecessary controversy involving Nikki, Ronda Rousey and Wade Barrett [4:10] before breaking down WWE Wrestlepalooza and Worlds Collide [1:51:50]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

AEW announced important adjustments to its pay-per-views as WWE's NXT maintained its path toward a pair of forthcoming shows. After breaking down some news [1:50], host Adam Silverstein tackles the latest from NXT [10:25], including DarkState finally getting over, DIY returning to confront Trick Williams, Blake Monroe becoming the "woman from hell" against Jordynne Grace, Joe Hendry appearing after Oba Femi and Ricky Saints brawl and Jaida Parker bumping meat with Lash Legend. "The Silver King" then covers the week in AEW [32:00] where Kenny Omega got written off again, Don Callis Family took over two shows and laid out Hangman Page, Riho returned to immediately challenge Mercedes Mone and Darby Allin dragged Gabe Kidd off TV. The show concludes with a brief ratings discussion [52:35]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky and YouTube @GettingOverCast.

No time was wasted building for WWE Wrestlepalooza with an incredible Monday Night Raw in Paris standing as one of the best TV episodes of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a brief second look at WWE Clash in Paris [3:25] before tackling The Main Event [19:55] where Becky Lynch firmly put CM Punk in his place, AJ Lee's return got teased, Seth Rollins stayed uncommonly silent and a beatdown by Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed led to the potential reformation of The Usos after a Jey Uso & LA Knight team up. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [56:00], including Dominik Mysterio beating AJ Styles in France, Sami Zayn taking the United States championship off Solo Sikoa, IYO SKY remaining the centerpiece of an extended storyline with Asuka and Rhea Ripley, Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre leaving something to be desired, SmackDown struggling creatively and Rusev boasting in his follow up to beating Sheamus. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

WWE Clash in Paris delivered a shocking finish and mix of matches that overdelivered and underdelivered with WWE Wrestlepalooza looming. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini grabbed their mics after the show for a break down of WWE Clash in Paris results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" tackle Seth Rollins going at it alone against CM Punk, LA Knight and Jey Uso; John Cena vs. Logan Paul exceeding every expectation; Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed opening with a banger; Becky Lynch battling with Nikki Bella; Sheamus and Rusev slapping meat; and the Wyatt Sicks doing their best to split up the Street Profits. With Brock Lesnar looming and sudden questions about AJ Lee, the guys have plenty to discuss immediately after WWE Clash in Paris. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

WWE's NXT and AEW followed up special events with quality shows, setting the stage for quick turnarounds. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at changes coming to WWE television as football season gets underway [2:25] before breaking down the latest across both brands. "The Silver King" begins with NXT [16:40] where Ricky Saints stepped to Oba Femi as the new No. 1 contender, Jordynne Grace cost Blake Monroe yet again, Trick Williams was strangely absent and the elevation of WWE Speed confused. Adam then covers AEW [36:00] as Hangman Page got involved with Don Callis Family, Darby Allin got hardcore while challenging Jon Moxley, Mercede Mone said a bunch of nothing and MJF stayed absent after another pay-per-view. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

WWE Clash in Paris features a star-studded match card with John Cena and Roman Reigns headlining. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Clash in Paris ultimate preview [1:41:30] breaking down five matches. Does Bronson Reed have a shot? Might Brock Lesnar show up? Will CM Punk, LA Knight or Jey Uso emerge over Seth Rollins? Is Becky Lynch a no-brainer over Nikki Bella? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [13:05] focused on Cena's feud with Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre's reemergence, Cody Rhodes' absence and Randy Orton's return before tackling The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [37:52], including a lack of answers for Stephanie Vaquer, Asuka's issues with IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley, Piper Niven beating Charlotte Flair, Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ Styles not being booked for the PLE, voices in Bayley's head and plans for Penta, Rey Fenix & Andrade. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

NXT Heatwave 2025 delivered a thrilling men's main event with women otherwise dominating the program. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic after the event for a WWE break down of 2025 NXT Heatwave results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Oba Femi and Je'Von Evans putting on a future-focused banger, Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe proving their stardom, Ethan Page & Chelsea Green being over huge as Canadians, Jacy Jayne's thrilling TNA Knockouts title defense against Masha Slamovich and Ash by Elegance, DarkState taking Hank & Tank to the limit and Jaida Parker vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Lola Vice battling in a No. 1 contendership match. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

AEW Forbidden Door 2025 may not have been all that "forbidden," but there was plenty to discuss coming out of the show in London. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic after the show to break down 2025 AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland being written off, a chaotic steel cage lights out match involving Jon Moxley and Darby Allin, the overbooking of Hangman Page vs. MJF, Toni Storm and Athena delivering as expected, Mercedes Mone claiming a ninth championship, Hurt Syndicate not doing business against FTR and Brodido, plus Adam Copeland & Christian Cage drawing closer together. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

WWE Wrestlepalooza was announced with John Cena expected to main event against Brock Lesnar, moving up the start of WWE's deal with ESPN by nearly seven months. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show diving into  facts and details about the five-year WWE and ESPN deal [3:13] before tackling ultimate previews for NXT Heatwave 2025 [15:15] and AEW Forbidden Door 2025 [40:25]. "The Silver King" breaks down whether Je'Von Evans is ready to beat Oba Femi for the NXT championship, Will Ospreay supposedly working on a neck that requires surgery, AEW's confounding booking of Hangman Page vs. MJF, why patience is acceptable with Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe, Athena's chances of beating Toni Storm, Adam Copeland linking with Christian Cage, Yoshiki Inamura and Josh Briggs putting on a banger, plans for Ricky Saints and Jacy Jayne, DarkState finally figuring it out and why Forbidden Door is not so forbidden anymore, especially this year. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Just under two weeks from WWE Clash in Paris, the match card is building nicely as WWE remains hellbent on adding events to its end-of-year calendar. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of what's ahead for WWE [2:45] and a review of AAA TripleMania XXXIII [7:05] before co-host Chris Vannini joins to hit a triple Main Event [26:05] focused on Naomi's pregnancy announcement and the future of the WWE Women's World Championship, Roman Reigns' latest return to save Jey Uso from Seth Rollins and The Vision, and whether Drew McIntyre's elevation back into the main event against Cody Rhodes is permanent or temporary. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:04:50], including Rhea Ripley and Asuka arguing over IYO SKY, Bayley's continued breakdown, anticipation for Becky Lynch vs. Nikki Bella, the creatively bankrupt SmackDown women's division and Sami Zayn returning to the Bloodline vortex. Plus: CM Punk, LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes, the Street Profits, R-Truth and much more! Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.