Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NXT and AEW made headlines this week for completely different reasons. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands after opening with news [4:10] involving Cody Rhodes, Goldberg, Will Ospreay, UFC Apex and more. "The Silver King" starts with NXT [16:40] taking an extended look at Trick Williams beating Illja Dragunov for the NXT title -- an explosive moment in the main event of Spring Breakin', Tatum Paxley having her coming out party against Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria, Sol Ruca showing out, and how the WWE Draft may affect the brand. Next, Adam focuses on AEW [43:10], including Tony Khan taking a beating from Jack Perry and The Elite getting media exposure, Swerve Strickland being put in a random match on his first night as AEW champion, Kenny Omega soon returning to TV, Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale shining, plus Chris Jericho's progression as "The Learning Tree." Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The podcast discusses the 2024 WWE Draft mock picks for SmackDown and Raw, covering selections like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, and more. They also analyze WWE's long title reigns' success, news from WrestleMania 40, and potential future storylines. Additionally, the episode explores updates on Rey Mysterio, talent transfers, championship redesigns, Logan Paul's impact on WWE, strategic draft pick analysis, and building a strong women's division.

WWE is creating momentum as WWE Backlash and WWE King and Queen of the Ring get built simultaneously. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [21:00] discussing Becky Lynch as the new women's world champion over Liv Morgan alongside The Bloodline's refreshing surge thanks to Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga and the remarkable work of Paul Heyman. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then hit The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [51:45], including AJ Styles beating LA Knight to become No. 1 contender for Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton interfering in Bayley vs. Naomi, Sheamus confronting Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest sinking and swimming, new titles, GUNTHER focusing on King of the Ring, Imperium splitting, Chad Gable turning heel and more. Adam covers the latest WWE news [3:35], including Finn Balor re-signing, Seth Rollins undergoing surgery and multiple releases, plus the guys offer The Last Word [1:56:45] on the start of WWE's new era. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Dynasty delivered another sterling show continuing AEW's hot pay-per-view start to 2024. Shortly after the event, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened to break down AEW Dynasty results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take a deep dive on the epic Will Ospreay vs. Bryan Danielson match and what's next for both wrestlers. The guys also look at all five title changes on the show, including Swerve Strickland's historic win over Samoa Joe, along with the return of Jack Perry helping the Young Bucks against FTR, a controversial Chris Jericho decision, the statuses of Mercedes Mone and Adam Cole, Toni Storm stepping up with Thunder Rosa, Kazuchika Okada and Pac opening strong, Jay White on Zero Hour and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Dynasty 2024 debuts as the company's newest pay-per-view with headline matches that could shake up the brand. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's AEW Dynasty ultimate preview [51:50] predicting and breaking down the card. Will Swerve Strickland beat Samoa Joe for the title? Is Will Ospreay over Bryan Danielson a foregone conclusion? Did the All In footage gambit actually pay off for FTR vs. The Young Bucks? What's up with Mercedes Mone and Adam Copeland? "The Silver King" also breaks down the entire week in AEW [27:45] along with the latest from NXT as it prepares for a two-week edition of NXT Spring Break-in' [3:30], including Trick Williams beating Carmelo Hayes for a second time, Ilja Dragunov working with Je'Von Evans ahead of perhaps his final NXT match, Tatum Paxley's immense character work before fighting Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria, DIJAK's future in WWE and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.