Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

In a head-to-head battle that shook professional wrestling, WWE NXT took down AEW Dynamite "Title Tuesday" not only in the ratings but from a critical perspective. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of the ratings from the shows [4:10] before offering his unique on-site perspective about NXT [9:05], which featured major appearances from The Undertaker, John Cena, Cody Rhodes, LA Knight and others along with headline matches Carmelo Hayes vs. Bron Breakker, Ilja Dragunov vs. Dominik Mysterio and Roxanne Perez vs. Asuka. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down AEW Dynamite [35:45], including Adam Copeland's first match, Bryan Danielson vs. Swerve Strickland, Hangman Page vs. Jay White and a controversial segment involving MJF and Juice Robinson. "Vintage" Chris Vannini then joins [59:35] for an in-depth look at the NXT vs. AEW battle, including which show was critically better and why Tony Khan's Twitter antics are a hinderance for his company. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

No time was wasted building for 2023 WWE Crown Jewel as the Monday Night Raw after Fastlane quickly put Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley, Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso front and center. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Fastlane [9:20] before Adam clarifies recent reporting about the role of Paul Levesque (Triple H) on the WWE creative team [22:22]. The guys then move to The Main Event [33:10] where Drew McIntyre stepping up as Rollins' next challenger with Damian Priest lurking is the focus. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [44:55] with topics including Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, teases for Cody finishing the story, Rhea Ripley reshaping the women's division, Tegan Nox's big moment with Becky Lynch, building up Bronson Reed and Ivar, what's next for Shinsuke Nakamura and more. Plus, the guys talk more fast food in The Last Word [1:24:10]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Fastlane 2023 stood as a true "B" show, though it set the stage for what should be a thrilling end of the year for WWE. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Fastlane results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in Last Man Standing, John Cena serving as second fiddle to LA Knight, Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso taking down Judgment Day in a shocking result, Charlotte Flair invading an IYO SKY vs. Asuka match and Carlito returning to get Rey Mysterio and the LWO's back. Plus, Jade Cargill and Pat McAfee appear and the WWE Fastlane press conference delivers. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With NXT No Mercy and AEW WrestleDream both in the rear-view mirror, each brand refreshed their storylines this week with an eye on a rare Tuesday night battle coming next week. Host Adam Silverstein takes an extended look at the supposed WWE vs. AEW drama [47:30] with a dive into preparations made by each company for the head-to-head and why featuring John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Asuka and Paul Heyman is not a tactic to criticize on WWE's part. "The Silver King" opens by breaking down NXT [4:20], including Trick Williams falling to Dominik Mysterio, Becky Lynch seeking challengers and what's next for Ilja Dragunov, Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker. Then Adam dissects AEW [25:55] with Adam Copeland setting his agenda, Powerhouse Hobbs attacking Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho, MJF accepting Jay White's challenge, Wardlow returning and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast. 

WWE's megastar and one of the hottest names in the industry today, LA Knight (Yeah!) joins Getting Over ahead of WWE Fastlane 2023 for an in-depth interview detailing his sudden rise in popularity, teaming with John Cena, his hesitation to ask for advice, a major mistake made before an important WWE tryout, his character finally clicking in NXT, the genesis of his name, his freedom cutting promos, working with the late Bray Wyatt and Percy Pringle (Paul Bearer), plus much more. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini also share their takeaways from the LA Knight interview, including a look back at their long-time disagreement and what questions were left on the table for next time. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Go-home efforts  picked up ahead of WWE Fastlane 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Fastlane ultimate preview [1:16:40] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Shinsuke Nakamura shock Seth Rollins or Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso upend Judgment Day for their titles? Is Charlotte Flair a harbinger of doom against IYO SKY and Asuka? Does the John Cena & LA Knight paring hit you in the feel spot? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by discussing the end of Edge's WWE career and potential teases for a CM Punk return before moving to The Main Event [28:00] on a big night for Rhea Ripley and Judgment Day. The guys also cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw [38:20], including GUNTHER vs. Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano's return, Drew McIntyre's character changes, Rey Mysterio vs. Santos Escobar and problems with Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW WrestleDream lived up to its moniker on a few occasions with highlight matches and a significant debut. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein took a dive into AEW WrestleDream results with his reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" breaks down a dream match between Bryan Danielson and Zack Sabre Jr., a look at the future of AEW in Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland, Christian Cage vs. Darby Allin for the TNT title and the surprise AEW debut of Adam Copeland, the "Rated R Superstar" formerly known as Edge in WWE. What went down Sunday nights and what does all of this mean for AEW going forward? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT No Mercy received plenty of deserved "California Love" with a TakeOver-style premium live event. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein took a dive into NXT No Mercy results with his reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" breaks down Becky Lynch continuing an incredible run with an extreme rules match against Tiffany Stratton, Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov delivering another NXT championship banger, Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker slappin' meat in the show opener, Trick Williams getting the rocket strapped against Dominik Mysterio and much more, including what these results mean for NXT going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

A five-time world champion and arguably the greatest professional wrestler alive today, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson joins Getting Over for an in-depth interview [18:00] detailing his plans for the final year of his full-time career, perspective on the industry, avoidance of leadership responsibilities, ongoing battle with depression, thoughts on how Vince McMahon and Tony Khan may not be all that different, and expectations ahead of his dream match with Zack Sabre Jr. at AEW WrestleDream. Around the conversation with Danielson, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini celebrate the show's 500th episode with a look back at how the show started and a vision for what's to come. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also answer a handful of questions from you, our Getting Overheads, before tying a bow on this special episode. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT No Mercy and AEW WrestleDream both go down this weekend leaving host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini in position to take a double deep dive with Getting Over's signature ultimate previews breaking down both cards with predictions. "The Silver King" opens with an in-depth look at NXT [5:10], including Becky Lynch vs. Tiffany Stratton, Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov, Dominik Mysterio vs. Trick Williams and Baron Corbin vs. Bron Breakker. "Vintage" then joins to discuss the ups and downs of AEW [36:35], including Bryan Danielson vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland, Christian Cage vs. Darby Allin, interesting booking for MJF and Adam Cole, plus the continuation of Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega's feud with Don Callis. Which titles will change hands, and which matches will bang? The guys discuss it all. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.