
Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 54min
WWE: Roman Reigns reuniting The Bloodline, Rhea Ripley's booking, Brock Lesnar returning?
The Bloodline retakes center stage with Roman Reigns forced to assess his position as Cody Rhodes vs. GUNTHER and Liv Morgan vs. Nia Jax build for WWE Crown Jewel 2024. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [22:15] breaking down how Reigns and Jimmy Uso will get Jey Uso and Sami Zayn back into the fold before dissecting Cody running a hot concurrent storyline with Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then jump into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:01:00], including Rhea Ripley's too-dominant booking, Brock Lesnar's potential return, plans for Damian Priest and LA Knight, setup for Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed and Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill growing the women's tag team division. Plus, the guys discuss various WWE topics [6:25] like AJ Styles' injury, Shinsuke Nakamura's absence and a suddenly revitalized SmackDown besting Raw over consecutive weeks. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 13, 2024 • 32min
AEW WrestleDream 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction: Title changes, returns
AEW WrestleDream 2024 ended with a controversial angle marking the end of Bryan Danielson's full-time career. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic to break down AEW WrestleDream results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" looks at Jon Moxley defeating Danielson in lackluster fashion to add juice to a unique angle, the unexpected returns of MJF and Adam Cole, Konosuke Takeshita becoming international champion over Will Ospreay and Ricochet, heel turns for Wheeler Yuta and Kyle Fletcher, Jay White vs. Hangman Page, Swerve Strickland confronting MVP and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 10, 2024 • 1h 10min
AEW WrestleDream 2024 ultimate preview, card, predictions | NXT continues surge on The CW
AEW WrestleDream 2024 has struggled in its build despite a major main event in Bryan Danielson vs. Jon Moxley. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW WrestleDream ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [44:45]. Adam also covers Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet vs. Konosuke Takeshita, Jay White vs. Hangman Page and the potential debut of Bobby Lashley to confront Swerve Strickland after dissecting the rest of the week in AEW [30:30]. "The Silver King" opens by tackling a stellar NXT show at The Factory in St. Louis [3:50] featuring Randy Orton, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill, Oba Femi vs. Tony D'Angelo for the men's North American championship, the debut of Stephanie Vaquer alongside Giulia and much more. Plus, what did the TV ratings [23:20] look like as NXT and AEW went head-to-head? Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 8, 2024 • 1h 53min
WWE: Kevin Owens attacks Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins eyes CM Punk, AJ Styles injured?
The fallout from WWE Bad Blood 2024 was felt on the first two-hour Monday Night Raw in over a decade. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss those developments before moving into The Main Event [33:05] where Kevin Owens' off-screen attack on Cody Rhodes and WWE's kayfabe 2.0 treatment of the incident take center stage. The guys also look at Seth Rollins confronting CM Punk in a WrestleMania 41 preview and another GUNTHER vs. Sami Zayn banger. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:00:10] where topics include AJ Styles getting injured upon his return, disappointment in Jey Uso vs. Xavier Woods, The Bloodline banging with the Street Profits and DIY in a ladder match, Chelsea Green's excellent dumpster match work and the absences of major stars from Raw. Plus, The Last Word [1:42:00] returns covering title changes at live events and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 6, 2024 • 1h 28min
WWE Bad Blood 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction: The Rock returns
WWE Bad Blood 2024 delivered an epic Hell in a Cell between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre plus the return of The Rock after Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes teamed up. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Bad Blood results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" look at Punk and McIntyre ending their feud with a bang, what's ahead for The Bloodline, GUNTHER confronting Goldberg and why Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley, Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor and Nia Jax vs. Bayley all underdelivered for different reasons. Plus, the "historic" announcement for WWE Crown Jewel 2024, plans for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 3, 2024 • 1h 30min
NXT: Trick Williams wins title on The CW debut | AEW: New rights deal, Jay White returns
NXT made its anticipated debut on The CW as AEW celebrated its fifth-anniversary Dynamite with a new media rights deal. Host Adam Silverstein kicks off a loaded episode diving into the details of AEW's agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery [3:05] and concludes with a look at ratings for both programs [1:21:10]. "The Silver King" opens the main program by breaking down NXT [21:30], including Trick Williams winning the NXT title over Ethan Page with CM Punk as special guest referee, Giulia's biggest match to date with Roxanne Perez, the return of Cora Jade, a teaser for Delta and what to expect next week in St. Louis. Adam shifts to AEW [43:15] where both Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada and Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland ended in lackluster fashion, questions arose about Jon Moxley, Jay White returned, Shelton Benjamin debuted and momentum for Bobby Lashley picked up. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 1, 2024 • 2h 18min
WWE Bad Blood 2024 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches: Hell in a Cell returns
WWE Bad Blood 2024 features the return of Hell in a Cell for CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes teaming with Roman Reigns for the first time. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present Getting Over's signature WWE Bad Blood ultimate preview [1:33:15] breaking down all five matches with predictions, including The Bloodline's huge opportunity, Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley with Dominik Mysterio in a shark cage, Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor and Nia Jax vs. Bayley. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [23:05] discussing Cody's growing tensions with Randy Orton and Kevin Owens before moving into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [33:30] focused on Jey Uso's intercontinental title follow-up, Seth Rollins' surprise return return, Bron Breakker's character change, Last Monster Standing, growing tensions in New Day and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 11min
AEW Grand Slam 2024: Jon Moxley wins, MVP debuts | NXT: Stephanie Vaquer surprises
AEW Grand Slam 2024 delivered another exciting special show, while WWE's NXT wrapped up its tenure on USA Network ahead of debuting on The CW next week. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at recent comments made by William Regal [2:45] before breaking down NXT [14:00] where Stephanie Vaquer surprised by confronting Roxanne Perez and Giulia via satellite, CM Punk laid down the law with Ethan Page and Trick Williams, Wes Lee and Zach Wentz got heated and plenty was built for the next two weeks of TV. "The Silver King" then praises AEW [34:45] for reaching a notable mark before evaluating Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness, Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley, the debut of MVP (and likely Bobby Lashley to come), Will Ospreay putting on another match of the week, Hook retiring the FTW title and much more. Plus, a look at the latest ratings [1:05:00] for both brands. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 22min
'Mr. McMahon' documentary instant reaction: Rare look at ex-WWE boss Vince McMahon
Shortly after the "Mr. McMahon" documentary was released, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to provide instant reactions to the series focused on the life and legacy of ex-WWE chairman Vince McMahon, wrestling's most important figure and greatest villain. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" start with a broad look at "Mr. McMahon," the topics it covers and those who contribute, including Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Bret Hart, Steve Austin, The Rock and Cody Rhodes. The guys break down each of the six episodes covering McMahon's myriad successes, controversies and scandals. Adam and Chris discuss McMahon's troubled youth, relationships with his father Vince Sr. and son Shane, hypocrisies accepted and overlooked, dissociation of fact and well-honed fiction, and revelations that provide context to long-discussed incidents. Will "Mr. McMahon" close a chapter for WWE or serve as a comprehensive look at a problem that will not go away? Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 37min
WWE: Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes face off; Jey Uso wins gold; Bad Blood feuds cool down
With WWE Bad Blood 2024 around the corner, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes meet in a cinematic face off setting the stage for their team up against The Bloodline. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break it down in The Main Event [] discussing whether comparisons to Steve Austin and The Rock are justified, Kevin Owens' indignance over the pairing and Jey Uso beating Bron Breakker to win the intercontinental championship. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover the rest of Raw and SmackDown in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [], including Dominik Mysteiro in a shark cage for Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley, slowing momentum for CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre, creative booking for Bayley and Naomi, the slow burn of New Day, hatred fueling Andrade and Carmelo Hayes, a monstrous Bronson Reed vs. Braun Strowman showdown and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter and YouTube @GettingOverCast.