Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

NXT continued its strong run with a stage-setting episode that paved the way for NXT No Mercy. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a. look at more WWE tributes to Bray Wyatt before diving into the latest NXT show, which featured a cameo by the Street Profits. "The Silver King" then discusses Roxanne Perez vs. Gigi Dolan vs. Kianna James vs. Blair Davenport serving as an impressive main event, the Creed Brothers shining in their return, Carmelo Hayes suddenly becoming shook by Ilja Dragunov, Baron Corbin going face-to-face with Bron Breakker, and Mustafa Ali and Dragon Lee both wanting to go after Dominik Mysterio (with Rhea Ripley). Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

An emotional week for WWE following the deaths of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk continued with tributes across SmackDown and Raw as go-home storylines resumed for WWE Payback 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Payback ultimate preview [58:05] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Shinsuke Nakamura shock Seth Rollins or Judgement Day upend Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn for their respective titles? Is Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus feud set to end on a high note? Will Rhea Ripley get back on track against Raquel Rodriguez? Plus, what are the plans for LA Knight and Cody Rhodes? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by tackling John Cena's return to WWE [7:55] before discussing the tributes for Windham Rotunda [15:22] and looking at The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw [39:23]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW All In: London stands out as a tentpole pay-per-view that may have sent momentum surging upward. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down AEW All In: London results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into AEW's achievement at Wembley Stadium, the booking of MJF vs. Adam Cole, CM Punk stealing headlines after a backstage altercation with Jack Perry, Saraya's special moment, Mercedes Mone teases, Chris Jericho putting over Will Ospreay, the good and bad of Stadium Stampede, Sting impressing once again, four title changes and what this means for AEW going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

In a special edition of the show, the careers and legacies of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk are remembered following their deaths. Host Adam Silverstein, co-host Chris Vannini and special guest Jack Crosby take a deep dive into Windham Rotunda. From his debut as Husky Harris to his final Uncle Howdy storyline, Wyatt's creative genius and remarkable persona are remembered with a focus on Wyatt as cult leader of The Wyatt Family with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, his multitude of high-profile WrestleMania matches, the transition into The Fiend, the uniqueness of the Firefly Fun House match with John Cena and why his legacy will endure long after his passing. Adam and Jack then take a trip down memory lane discussing one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time in Funk. From his legendary feud with Ric Flair to becoming a tentpole that helped create ECW under Paul Heyman to his run alongside close friend Mick Foley (as Cactus Jack) in WWF, Funk left a lasting image of what it truly means to be a professional wrestler. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW All In: London promises to be a spectacle as AEW visits Wembley Stadium with more than 80,000 fans in attendance. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW All In: London ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [18:00]. The guys take a look at AEW's achievement, the decision to book All Out the following week and the overall booking leading into the show. Will the friendship between MJF and Adam Cole last, will one turn heel and how will their two championship matches transpire? Does Will Ospreay get his huge moment against Chris Jericho? Will the trios match with Kenny Omega and Jay White steal the show? Is it possible Sting calls it a career? How many title changes should be expected? Plus, will there be any surprises? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all of that and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Heatwave delivered a thrilling special episode with veterans and up-and-comers sharing the spotlight. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the successful show with a focus on Trick Williams standing out against Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes vs. Wes Lee making history in more ways than one. That begs the question: Is it Trick or Melo with the higher ceiling in WWE? "The Silver King" also breaks down Dragon Lee & Lyra Valkyria vs. Dominik Mysterio & Rhea Ripley, a surprise Raquel Rodriguez appearance, a Becky Lynch tease, Noam Dar beating Nathan Frazer for the Heritage Cup, what's next for the Creed Brothers and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Matches have finally been set for the WWE Payback 2023 card, though WWE's primary focus was honoring a legend who may be on his way out of the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [11:20] with a deep dive into the 25th anniversary celebration of Edge, fanfare surrounding the Sheamus match and what's ahead. The guys also discuss the monotony of Judgment Day on Raw with repetitive main events and a slow-moving storyline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next take on The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [54:40], including GUNTHER vs. Chad Gable, Shinsuke Nakamura's promo on Seth Rollins, the absence of The Bloodline, a low for Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus, frustrating booking with Rhea Ripley and the women, LA Knight pulling double duty, New Day and Street Profits looking refreshed and more. Plus, The Last Word [1:58:30] looks at Jim Ross vs. Michael Cole. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

CM Punk's latest outburst set professional wrestling on fire this week, so host Adam Silverstein opens the show taking an in-depth look at the AEW Collision controversy and how this entirely predictable situation could have been avoided by Tony Khan [3:35]. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW's continued build to All In: London [30:00] featuring a strong MJF and Adam Cole promo battle, a strange setup for a Kenny Omega trios match, Chris Jericho and Don Callis blowing up with Will Ospreay getting involved, Samoa Joe attacking CM Punk and much more. Adam wraps up with a look at the NXT Heatwave card [1:06:40] as Carmelo Hayes defends his title against Wes Lee, Mustafa Ali and Baron Corbin both deliver tremendous promos, Rhea Ripley & Dominik Mysterio set up a mixed tag team match and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

A whirlwind week in WWE ended with The Bloodline falling apart and Judgment Day coming together. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by diving into WWE's creative strategy after one year of Paul "Triple H" Levesque holding the book [5:00]. The guys then discuss "American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes" [24:00], commentary changes, Asuka's rant and Bray Wyatt's status. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Main Event [47:20] where they focus on Jey Uso quitting WWE as fallout from Jimmy Uso turning SummerSlam, what's next for Roman Reigns, JD McDonagh siding with Finn Balor and the future of Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn. The guys next dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:12:25], including Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus in a steel cage, Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Mysterio (not Santos Escobar) winning the U.S. title from Austin Theory, Edge's anniversary match with Sheamus and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:44:15] with a long-awaited question answered. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW (finally) began its build to All In: London, while NXT reset storylines with Heatwave coming up and No Mercy in the distance. Host Adam Silverstein looks at the first six matches set on the AEW All In card as part of a deep dive into the week in AEW [24:00], including MJF & Adam Cole pulling double duty on the big show, CM Punk fighting Samoa Joe again, FTR rekindling its feud with The Young Bucks, more lacking booking for the women, Rob Van Dam impressing against Jack Perry and Chris Jericho making a decision. "The Silver King" opens with NXT [3:30] where he praises the brand raising the rent with Rey Mysterio and Judgment Day but wonders whether Dominik Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee is headed for a rematch. Other topics include revitalizing Mustafa Ali, a new direction for Angel Garza & Humberto Carillo, not featuring Carmelo Hayes and Tiffany Stratton, too much Schism and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.