
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

May 25, 2024 • 1h 5min
WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction
WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 is in the books with the roads to WWE Clash at the Castle and WWE SummerSlam crystalizing. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened after the show to break down WWE King and Queen of the Ring results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss Cody Rhodes retaining over Logan Paul, Liv Morgan becoming champion with Dominik Mysterio's help, what's next for Becky Lynch, GUNTHER beating Randy Orton in a controversial finish, Paul "Triple H" Levesque addressing that finish, Nia Jax demolishing Lyra Valkyria, Sami Zayn putting on a banger with Chad Gable and Bronson Reed, the potential of Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

May 23, 2024 • 1h 5min
AEW Double or Nothing 2024 preview, card, predictions | NXT Battleground build heats up
AEW Double or Nothing 2024 marks a five-year anniversary with what's being billed as a triple main event. Host Adam Silverstein offers Getting Over's signature AEW Double or Nothing ultimate preview [38:45] predicting and breaking down the card, including Swerve Strickland vs. Christian Cage, Willow Nightingale vs. Mercedes Mone, Anarchy in the Arena, Adam Copeland vs. Malakai Black and more. "The Silver King" opens by breaking down the build to NXT Battleground [4:05] with Trick Williams and Roxanne Perez set to learn their opponents, Fallon Henley and Jaida Parker qualifying for the women's North American title ladder match, an overload of Gallus, Wes Lee being pushed to the forefront and Sexyy Red set to appear on NXT. Plus, a dive into the rest of the week across AEW [22:50] and the latest news from both brands. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

May 21, 2024 • 2h 19min
WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches
WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 features Cody Rhodes vs. Logan Paul and the conclusion of two hotly contested tournaments. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini offer Getting Over's signature WWE King and Queen of the Ring ultimate preview [1:14:50] predicting and breaking down the card, including Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan, Sami Zayn vs. Chad Gable vs. Bronson Reed and who will be crowned between GUNTHER, Randy Orton, Tama Tonga, Lyra Valkyria, Bianca Belair and Nia Jax. The guys open with The Main Event [14:05] diving into Jey Uso's booking, LA Knight's push and Tiffany Stratton's loss among surprises from the tournaments. "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [52:05], including Solo SIkoa's presentation, the build to Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre, Bron Breakker's epic squash match and much more. Plus, The Last Word [2:13:40] covers fan signs at wrestling shows. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

May 16, 2024 • 54min
AEW: Darby Allin surprises, Mercedes Mone steps up | NXT: Tony D'Angelo, Je'Von Evans impress
AEW Double or Nothing 2024 is closing in, while NXT is juggling a bunch of pieces ahead of its next special event. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands starting with NXT [3:05] where Je'Von Evans aligning with Trick Williams, Tony D'Angelo capturing the Heritage Cup and both Sol Ruca and Lash Legend qualifying for the women's North American championship latter match led the show. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in AEW [20:15], including Darby Allin surprising as an Anarchy in the Arena replacement, Mercedes Mone stepping up in her feud with Willow Nightingale, Bryan Danielson getting cringe with his AEW praise, Swerve Strickland and Christian Cage playing backseat to The Elite and both Will Ospreay vs. Roderick Strong and Adam Copeland vs. Malakai Black heating up ahead of the pay-per-view. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

May 14, 2024 • 2h 19min
WWE: Cody Rhodes vs. Logan Paul, Bloodline takeover, King and Queen of the Ring delivers
WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 is right around the corner with the tournaments continuing to deliver across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover the latest WWE news [8:45] involving WrestleMania, premium live events and media rights before diving into The Main Event [29:00] where they break down Logan Paul challenging Cody Rhodes for the WWE title, Solo Sikoa’s hostile takeover of The Bloodline and Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre building for Clash at the Castle. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then attack The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:04:05], including full tournament results, Jey Uso’s momentum, IYO SKY finding her groove, plans for Becky Lynch and Bayley, hot starts for Ilja Dragunov and Lyra Valkyria, what's next for Judgment Day and much more. Plus, The Last Word [2:11:45] quantifies a wrestler's "prime." Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

May 9, 2024 • 51min
NXT: Trick Williams gets answers, Wes Lee stars | AEW: The Elite, Kenny Omega jostle for control
The builds for NXT Battleground 2024 and AEW Double or Nothing 2024 are both progressing rapidly. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at recent NXT and WWE Performance Center releases before diving into the week across NXT [10:45], including Chelsea Green's fun with Arianna Grace and match with Roxanne Perez highlighting the show, Trick Williams getting answers from Lash Legend and Meta-Four, plus Wes Lee making his emotional return to the ring. "The Silver King" next tackles AEW Dynamite [27:55] where the power struggle between Tony Khan, The Elite and Kenny Omega got more convoluted, Bryan Danielson returned, Swerve Strickland became a victim of Mogul Embassy, and Willow Nightingale again outshined Mercedes Mone. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

May 7, 2024 • 2h 6min
WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 starts hot, Roman Reigns ghosts Paul Heyman
WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 is three weeks out with WWE making the first of three quick turns to its next premium live event. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Backlash 2024 [7:45] before covering the latest WWE news [25:35], including Seth Rollins re-signing, Kevin Owens' future and WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Main Event [45:40] as they dissect the tournament matches from Monday Night Raw, including Sheamus vs. GUNTHER and Ricochet vs. Ilja Dragunov along with recent booking involving Drew McIntyre, CM Punk, Jey Uso, Finn Balor, Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan. Adam and Chris also preview the SmackDown side of the bracket and Round 2. Next, the guys cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:38:30], with Roman Reigns ghosting Paul Heyman taking top billing, before The Last Word [1:57:10] tackles the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef and where it stands among the guys' favorite beefs of all time. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

May 4, 2024 • 58min
WWE Backlash 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction | WrestleMania 41 announced
WWE Backlash 2024 is now in the books with the road to WWE King and Queen of the Ring ahead. Shortly after WWE's first premium live event since WrestleMania, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down WWE Backlash results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" dives into Cody Rhodes' first undisputed WWE Championship defense against AJ Styles, a surprise debut in Randy Orton & Kevin Owens vs. The Bloodline, Tiffany Stratton shining alongside Bayley and Naomi, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill emerging as women's tag team champions, Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso leading to consternation for Judgment Day and WWE being serenaded by one of the greatest crowds of all time in Lyon, France. Plus, WWE WrestleMania 41 is announced for Las Vegas during the Kentucky Derby. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

May 2, 2024 • 1h 11min
AEW: The Elite lay out Kenny Omega, take over | NXT: Wes Lee surprises, Underground bangs
NXT Spring Breakin' wrapped its two-week run as the build to AEW Double or Nothing 2024 continued. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands starting with NXT [] where Trick Williams' championship celebration got cut short by Lash Legend, Wes Lee surprised returning after Oba Femi vs. Ivar, Chelsea Green emerged as a challenger for Roxanne Perez, NXT Underground delivered another banger in Natalya vs. Lola Vice, and Fallon Henley turned heel. "The Silver King" then breaks down six hours of AEW [], including The Elite cutting off Tony Khan, attacking Kenny Omega and taking over the show; Christian Cage stepping up as Swerve Strickland's first major opponent; Adam Copeland battling House of Black; Orange Cassidy possibly turning to the dark side; and Willow Nightingale vs. Skye Blue delivering in a hardcore match. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Apr 30, 2024 • 2h 29min
WWE Backlash 2024 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches | WWE Draft results
WWE Backlash 2024 kicks off the "new era" on a quick build coinciding with WWE Draft 2024. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini offer Getting Over's signature WWE Backlash ultimate preview [2:02:30] predicting and breaking down the card: Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles, Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton, Jey Uso vs. Damian Priest, Kabuki Warriors vs. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill, Kevin Owens & Randy Orton vs. The Bloodline. The guys open with major WWE news [9:40] -- Drew McIntyre re-signing, WrestleMania's future, The Rock in hot water -- before spending The Main Event [50:40] diving into WWE Draft results. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover roster changes, frustration over draft picks and how to improve the event. The guys then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:40:20], including Liv Morgan as Becky Lynch's No. 1 contender, Bron Breakker's lacking debut, GUNTHER's direction and more. Adam and Chris wrap with The Last Word [2:17:00] on how WWE can finish the fans' story. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.