

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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Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 16min
AEW Dynasty 2024 ultimate preview, card, predictions | NXT: Trick Williams' time to shine?
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.

Apr 16, 2024 • 2h 36min
WWE: The Bloodline ignites, Tama Tonga debuts, Rhea Ripley vacates, Chad Gable turns
WWE's new era is in full swing with Cody Rhodes taking the mantle, The Rock lingering and The Bloodline entering its next phase. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an extended The Main Event [43:00] where they dive into Cody awaiting a WWE championship No. 1 contender, The Bloodline being reimagined with Solo Sikoa attacking Jimmy Uso and Tama Tonga debuting, Rhea Ripley vacating her women's world championship due to injury, Liv Morgan starting her revenge tour, Damian Priest preparing for Jey Uso, Finn Balor factoring into a potential Judgment Day split and LA Knight rematching with AJ Styles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. [1:38:00], including Drew McIntyre doing nothing, Chad Gable turning heel on Sami Zayn, Sheamus returning, new tag team championships being unveiled, Uncle Howdy teases and much more. Plus, the latest news and a WWE WrestleMania 40 second look [12:30]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Apr 13, 2024 • 1h 11min
AEW: All In footage proves CM Punk right, Will Ospreay shoots at WWE's Paul Levesque
AEW spent much of the last two weeks on Dynamite taking shots at WWE with Tony Khan making a bone-headed decision to air footage from All In that proved CM Punk right [8:55] and Will Ospreay cutting a misguided promo on Paul Levesque [45:25] that made him look foolish after Adam Copeland tried to end tribalism and reset fans' focus. Host Adam Silverstein explains why shows that should have been focused on building AEW Dynasty went off the rails while breaking down the last two weeks across AEW TV. "The Silver King" also discusses how the CM Punk footage was used for Young Bucks vs. FTR, Dustin Rhodes capitalizing on Cody's story, the Ospreay vs. Bryan Danielson feud, Matt Cardona surprising Copeland, failed bookings of Mercedes Mone and Jay White, Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland amping up the intensity and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 7min
WWE embraces wrestling, signs free agents | NXT jumps behind Trick Williams, surprises
WWE WrestleMania 40 may be in the books, but the company is not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by breaking down a slew of WWE news [6:00] despite the delayed release of a documentary. The guys discuss the return of "professional wrestling" to WWE, Roman Reigns showing his face, records for SmackDown and Monday Night Raw, reported signings of Jacob Fatu and Giulia, plus more. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into the WWE Hall of Fame [21:05] headlined by Paul Heyman with Dwayne Johnson putting himself over as The Rock before reviewing "Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal" [40:00] and discussing whether Uncle Howdy may show up in WWE again. Adam also breaks down the week in NXT [49:00], including Trick Williams creating a path to stardom through Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes, Bron Breakker's imminent call up, what's ahead for Roxanne Perez and multiple main roster surprises, including Ivar and The Final Testament. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 8min
WWE Raw After WrestleMania 40: Cody Rhodes celebrates, The Rock challenges, John Cena & CM Punk appear, debuts
WWE Raw After WrestleMania features Cody Rhodes celebrating, The Rock's challenge, John Cena and CM Punk appearances, new debuts, CM Punk attacking Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan targeting Rhea Ripley, Ilja Dragunov and Roxanne Perez main roster debuts, Jade Cargill's surprise appearance, news updates, initial impressions of WWE Speed show.

Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 57min
WWE WrestleMania 40 results, instant analysis, grades, 2024 Night 2 reaction | Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns deliver epic
WWE WrestleMania 40 stands as one of the best events in company history after Cody Rhodes finished the story, ending Roman Reigns epic WWE championship run in the main event Sunday night. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE WrestleMania 40 results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" look at Cody's monumental win over Roman, WWE and Paul Levesque landing the plane on the greatest storyline in professional wrestling history, Reigns' legacy and what lies ahead for Rhodes. The guys also discuss Drew McIntyre beating Seth Rollins, CM Punk aiding Damian Priest in a Money in the Bank cash-in, Bayley toppling IYO SKY, LA Knight getting his WrestleMania moment over AJ Styles, Logan Paul continuing to impress against Kevin Owens and Randy Orton, the return of Stephanie McMahon, a banner night for Samantha Irvin, a new era in WWE and much more. Stick with us for continued coverage of WrestleMania 40. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Apr 7, 2024 • 1h 52min
WWE WrestleMania 40 results, instant analysis, grades, 2024 Night 1 reaction | The Rock
Legendary WWE wrestler and Hollywood actor, The Rock, joins the podcast to discuss WrestleMania 40 results. Topics include The Rock's return, Bloodline Rules, Cody Rhodes story, Becky Lynch vs. Rhea Ripley, Sami Zayn vs. GUNTHER, R-Truth's WrestleMania moment, family battles, Jason Kelce's surprise, and Paul Levesque making waves.

Apr 6, 2024 • 39min
NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction | WWE WrestleMania 40
WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend kicked off with a bang as NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 emerged as one of the brand's best shows in ages. Shortly after the event, host Adam Silverstein took the mic to break down NXT Stand & Deliver results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" looks at why Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes underdelivered, whether Roxanne Perez reclaimed her title over Lyra Valkyria, how Tony D'Angelo matched up with Ilja Dragunov, why Oba Femi vs. DIJAK vs. Josh Briggs brought the best big-man match in ages, and whether the continued star-making moments from the Wolf Dogs could keep Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin together long-term. Plus, Giulia appears next to William Regal, a new championship is on the way, and much more. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 40. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 21min
WWE WrestleMania 40: CM Punk shoots, Cody Rhodes opens up, Roman Reigns talks legacy
WWE WrestleMania 40 is fast approaching with headlines surrounding the company not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into a trio of news-making media moments that have made the Road to WrestleMania even hotter. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" start by breaking down CM Punk's interview on "The MMA Hour" [7:55] where he offered clarity on his return to WWE before eviscerating AEW. The guys then discuss revelations made by Cody Rhodes on the same show [53:10], including how he felt after WrestleMania 39 and through the last year, plus why he re-signed with WWE. Adam and Chris wrap by reviewing the Roman Reigns edition of "Biography: WWE Legends" [1:03:10] before pontificating about Reigns' future, legacy and place in WWE history. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 40. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Apr 3, 2024 • 54min
NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 ultimate preview, card, predictions, matches | WWE WrestleMania 40
Standing as prelude to WWE WrestleMania 40, NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 emanates from Philadelphia as the tentpole event for WWE's the developmental brand. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Stand & Deliver ultimate preview [19:00] predicting and breaking down every match on the card. Will Trick Williams get revenge on Carmelo Hayes? Is it time for Roxanne Perez to reclaim her throne from Lyra Valkyria? How sure is Ilja Dragunov beating Tony D'Angelo? Are the Wolf Dogs set to retain, or will Bron Breakker's SmackDown call up get in the way? Will Oba Femi be toppled by DIJAK or Josh Briggs? "The Silver King" answers all of that and more while also breaking down the week in NXT [6:15], including Nathan Frazer & Axiom's surprise win, Sol Luca's development and much more. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 40. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.


