

Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast
Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast, Adam Silverstein
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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Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 51min
NXT Battleground 2024 preview, predictions | Trick Williams stops by | AEW booking woes
WWE presents NXT Battleground 2024 from UFC Apex with Trick Williams vs. Ethan Page and Roxanne Perez vs. Jordynne Grace standing as unexpected co-main events. Host Adam Silverstein leads Getting Over's signature NXT Battleground ultimate preview [1:08:20] breaking down the card and predicting outcomes, including the inaugural women's North American championship ladder match, Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice in NXT Underground. "The Silver King" also welcomes NXT champion Trick Williams [49:25] for an in-depth conversation on his meteoric rise, improved diversity in WWE, transitioning from football and seeking advice from Booker T. Adam opens by diving into AEW [4:10] focusing on creative issues impacting the product -- Team AEW vs. The Elite, Roderick Strong getting an AEW title shot and more -- along with MJF's return feud and Forbidden Door building with Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay set as the main event. Plus, a bonus edition of The Last Word [] on hip hop and wrestling. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Jun 4, 2024 • 2h 20min
WWE: Should AJ Styles beat Cody Rhodes for the title? Liv Morgan seduces Dominik Mysterio
WWE put together an excellent week building to WWE Clash at the Castle 2024 with AJ Styles' retirement fake-out attack of Cody Rhodes and Liv Morgan's seduction of Dominik Mysterio taking center stage. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [9:15] breaking down Styles' homage to Mark Henry's salmon jacket and whether AJ must now beat Cody for the WWE championship. The guys also discuss how Paul Heyman has carried The Bloodline on his back in the absence of Roman Reigns. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [50:35] from SmackDown and Raw, including Liv infiltrating Judgment Day, Sami Zayn and Chad Gable delivering, LA Knight vs. Logan Paul getting set up, Pat McAfee addressing his controversy, Jey Uso struggling, Nia Jax being coronated and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

May 30, 2024 • 1h 5min
NXT: Ethan Page debuts, Jordynne Grace surprises | AEW: Swerve vs. Will Ospreay set
The build for NXT Battleground 2024 is nearly complete, while booking for AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door 2024 is just getting started. Host Adam Silverstein covers a newsworthy week across both brands starting with NXT [2:45] where a debut attack from Ethan Page, surprise appearance from TNA's Jordynne Grace and performances from Sexxy Red stole he show. "The Silver King" also breaks down plans for Trick Williams and Roxanne Perez going forward before moving to AEW [29:35] with Will Ospreay quickly ascending as Swerve Strickland's next challenger, Mercedes Mone being attacked by Skye Blue and confronted by Stephanie Vaquer, Adam Copeland getting stripped of the TNT title, MJF not appearing on AEW Dynamit and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

May 28, 2024 • 1h 42min
WWE: Becky Lynch's future, Clash at the Castle builds, SummerSlam going two nights?
WWE has quickly moved to building Clash at the Castle and SummerSlam despite reduced star power. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE King and Queen of the Ring [9:30] before discussing major WWE news [15:40], including SummerSlam moving to two nights in 2026. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" begin their review with The Main Event [27:05] covering Damian Priest's top-guy struggles, whether Drew McIntyre and/or GUNTHER will emerge as champion, Becky Lynch losing to Liv Morgan twice, Dominik Mysterio's involvement plus the latest on Lynch's WWE contract. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:20] breaking down Braun Strowman, The Bloodline, Bron Breakker wrecking shop (along with Ricochet and Ilja Dragunov), AJ Styles' interesting turn, Sami Zayn confronting Chad Gable and Otis, and more. Plus, The Last Word [1:34:55] has the guys discussing their dogs. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

May 27, 2024 • 55min
AEW Double or Nothing 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction | MJF returns
AEW Double or Nothing 2024 marked the company's five-year anniversary with a long, newsworthy show. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down AEW Double or Nothing results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" discusses the return of MJF and his future with Adam Cole, Mercedes Mone (over Willow Nightingale) and Will Ospreay (over Roderick Strong) winning their first titles, the absolute chaos of Anarchy in the Arena, Swerve Strickland retaining against Christian Cage, Adam Copeland beating Malakai Black with the help of Gangrel, and much more including Bryan Danielson, Darby Allin, The Elite, Toni Storm, Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley and Orange Cassidy. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

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.


