
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.
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Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 7min
WWE: The Rock wants Cody Rhodes' soul, New Orleans set to host WrestleMania 42
The Rock set the Road to WrestleMania ablaze once again with a sudden appearance on WWE SmackDown confronting Cody Rhodes and announcing that WrestleMania 42 will be held in New Orleans. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the horn for an instant reaction to the developments. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” break down The Final Boss wanting Cody’s soul, the entire friendship angle, substantial problems with the concept and content of the storyline and how it may play out potentially involving Roman Reigns, John Cena, CM Punk and Seth Rollins. The guys also break down plans for WrestleMania 41 and WrestleMania 42 as well as the recent direction of WWE press conferences. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 2min
NXT: Ricky Saints signs, Hardyz to return | AEW Grand Slam: Australia results, MJF vs. Hangman
WWE kicked off builds for NXT Roadblock and NXT Stand & Deliver 2025, while the AEW Revolution 2025 card developed coming out of AEW Grand Slam: Australia. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show by breaking down the latest in NXT [10:20], including Ricky Saints signing his contract, Moose surprising Oba Femi, Jordynne Grace wrestling a debut match with Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer, The Hardy Boyz appearing on TV next week, and lacking logic in Je'Von Evans vs. Ethan Page. "The Silver King" then covers a busy week for AEW [35:30] with full results from Grand Slam: Australia, Toni Storm beating Mariah May, Mercedes Mone vs. Harley Cameron, Kenny Omega teaming up with Will Ospreay and Orange Cassidy, Hangman Page going face to face with MJF and continued issues ahead of Adam Copeland's battle with Jon Moxley and the Death Riders. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) and Bluesky (@GettingOver).

Feb 18, 2025 • 2h 13min
WWE: Cody Rhodes' path unclear, Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens on fire for Elimination Chamber
With WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 two weeks out and WrestleMania 41 in the distance, WWE put forth building blocks of storyline setups and qualifiers. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [26:50] diving into Cody Rhodes' unclear path into and out of WrestleMania, what to expect from Drew McIntyre going forward and the already hot build to Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens in an unsanctioned match. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then address The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [54:55], including Seth Rollins beating Finn Balor (again), GUNTHER mocking Jey Uso, Charlotte Flair challenging Tiffany Stratton, Trish Stratus returning to the ring, AJ Styles feuding with Bron Breakker, IYO SKY setting the stage for Rhea Ripley and problems with New Day and Shinsuke Nakamura. Plus, the latest WWE news [5:30] and The Last Word [2:00:40] covering sports trades and moments. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) and Bluesky (@GettingOver).

Feb 16, 2025 • 38min
NXT Vengeance Day 2025 results, instant analysis, grades, review | Title change, debut
WWE kicked off the Road to Stand & Deliver in a big way as NXT Vengeance Day 2025 delivered a top-tier premium live event. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down NXT Vengeance Day results with reactions and grades in Getting Over’s signature instant analysis. “The Silver King” discusses Giulia and Oba Femi retaining their championships in multi-person matches involving Bayley, Roxanne Perez, Cora Jade, Austin Theory and Grayson Waller. Adam also breaks down Stephanie Vaquer winning her first NXT title, Jordynne Grace making her official debut, what’s next for Ricky Starks, Ethan Page (vs. Je’Von Evans) and Eddy Thorpe (vs. Trick Williams) getting surprising heel wins, and whether a debuting faction succeeded or failed. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 13min
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 NXT [9:30] before diving into four hours of AEW TV [38:20] and a preview for AEW Grand Slam: Australia [55:00]. Will Toni Storm (vs. Mariah May) and Harley Cameron (vs. Mercedes Mone) walk out of their home country as champions? Are Adam Copeland and Jay White rehabbing the Jon Moxley / Death Riders angle? Plus, what should be expected from Kenny Omega & Will Ospreay. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

Feb 12, 2025 • 2h 21min
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, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles and Logan Paul. The guys investigate problems with the build to Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton, what’s next for Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY and why there has been a lack of focus on the intercontinental and United States titles. Adam and Chris open by discussing Super Bowl LIX, Kendrick Lamar and recent WWE releases [1:11]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

Feb 7, 2025 • 53min
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” then covers AEW [25:25] with Toni Storm playing the role of Mariah May, Adam Copeland’s crew breathing some life into Jon Moxley and the Death Riders, Ricochet beating Swerve Strickland and Harley Cameron shining opposite Mercedes Mone. Plus, a look at two weeks of ratings [48:35]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

Feb 4, 2025 • 2h 10min
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 Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk, Kevin Owens attacking Sami Zayn and Charlotte Flair again struggling upon being overpushed in a return. The guys then attack The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:40:55], including New Day's refresh, AJ Styles on Raw, Penta's booking and much more. Plus, The Last Word [2:03:45] looks at Super Bowl LIX and Kendrick Lamar. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

Feb 2, 2025 • 1h 41min
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 reigning as Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, John Cena, Logan Paul, AJ Styles, IShowSpeed, Jacob Fatu, Bron Breakker, Alexa Bliss, Trish Stratus, Nikki Bella, Jordynne Grace, Roxanne Perez and others stunned the crowd. The guys also discuss Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens in a ladder match for the WWE championship and what to expect at WrestleMania in Las Vegas. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 6min
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 Silver King" then dives into AEW [40:20] where Toni Storm completed her transition back to "Timeless" in the Mariah May feud, Kenny Omega & Will Ospreay got no help while being attacked and the Death Riders story continued to drag behind Jon Moxley. For some added flavor, Adam delivers reviews of TNA Genesis [5:05] and New Japan's Wrestle Kingdom 19 and Wrestle Dynasty [30:45] while explaining how they respectively tie into NXT and AEW. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
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