Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

AEW gave the clearest indication yet that it has singed Mercedes Mone, while NXT Stand & Deliver came into clearer focus with the brand's first show coming out of Vengeance Day. Host Adam Silverstein dives into everything starting with NXT [6:30] where Carmelo Hayes took his game to another level completing his heel turn on Trick Williams & Ilja Dragunov. "The Silver King" leads coverage of AEW [26:50] with a closer look at the signing of the former Sasha Banks and announcement of AEW Big Business as well as the anticipated Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland match ending in a draw. Plus, Sting & Darby Allin win the AEW tag team titles, Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin shine as the Wolf Dogs, Kazuchika Okada's future, CMLL in AEW and what's next for Roxanne Perez. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE WrestleMania 40 is suddenly shrouded in controversy with The Rock potentially pushing Cody Rhodes out of his main event match with Roman Reigns. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini hold a second in-depth discussion in The Main Event [28:10] about The Rock shoving Cody aside, swift backlash towards WWE, an intriguing episode of Monday Night Raw involving Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre, plus how plans may continue changing on the Road to WrestleMania. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down Royal Rumble fallout in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:34:30], including Bayley challenging IYO SKY, Becky Lynch kick-starting the Elimination Chamber build, CM Punk remaining on TV, Sami Zayn being featured, Naomi and Tiffany Stratton signing with SmackDown, and what's next for Rhea Ripley, GUNTHER and the tag team titles. Plus, Super Bowl LVIII takes the spotlight in The Last Word [2:24:55]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Vengeance Day 2024 delivered as the brand's first premium live event of the year, setting the stage for NXT Stand & Deliver on WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down NXT Vengeance Day results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" discusses Carmelo Hayes turning on Trick Williams after a banger with Ilja Dragunov, the need for Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin to stay together as the Wolf Dogs, Lola Vice cashing in to make Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez a triple threat, Oba Femi impressing against Dragon Lee, DIJAK and Joe Gacy showing out together, plus more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE fans were thrown a curveball Friday night with the Road to WrestleMania 40 shaken up as Roman Reigns vs. The Rock is now set for WWE's premier show with Cody Rhodes' future is suddenly up in the air. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini attack the shocking development instant reaction-style with a a lengthy discussion about the surprise creative decision. Was Reigns vs. The Rock always the WrestleMania plan or a pivot due to the absences of CM Punk and Brock Lesnar? What does Cody do now having won the Royal Rumble in back-to-back years? Were Seth Rollins and the world heavyweight championship diminished with this booking? Is there hope that Cody will still fight Roman before, during or soon after WrestleMania? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down the booking from every angle but leave enough on the plate to discuss further next week. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Vengeance Day 2024 stands as the brand's first premium live event of the year with NXT Stand & Deliver ahead on WWE Wrestlemania 40 weekend. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Vengeance Day ultimate preview [39:50] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Trick Williams double up and beat Ilja Dragunov, or will the Carmelo Hayes relationship finally disintegrate? Is Roxanne Perez set to regain the title from Lyra Valkyria? Plus, Bron Breakker, DIJAK, Oba Femi, Chase U and more. "The Silver King" opens by breaking down the week in AEW [4:15] with Revolution still a month away, including Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page set to battle a third time, the return of the AEW Rankings, CMLL getting a run and what to expect last Sting goes after the tag team titles alongside Darby Allin. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just as WWE's Road to WrestleMania 40 officially got underway, a major speed bump appeared: CM Punk tearing his triceps. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Royal Rumble 2024 [8:30] and a discussion about commentary changes, including the return of Pat McAfee [46:40], before moving into The Main Event [1:08:20] where they cover the details of Punk's injury, Drew McIntyre appearing to be the beneficiary amid his hot run, and whether Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch will now conclude WrestleMania Night 1. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from Raw and SmackDown [1:34:20], including Seth Rollins confronting Cody Rhodes and elevating the world heavyweight title, Bayley standing tall with Damage CTRL, Judgment Day beginning to escape the R-Truth vortex, and notable moments for DIY, Andrade, Nia Jax, Elektra Lopez, Final Testament, Trick Williams and others. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast. 

The Road to WrestleMania 40 is officially underway with the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble in the books. Shortly after one of WWE's biggest shows of the year concluded, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down Royal Rumble results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the all of the debuts, returns and surprises in the Royal Rumble matches before taking a critical look at Roman Reigns' championship defense in a Fatal 4-Way with Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles and offering praise to the booking of Logan Paul vs. Kevin Owens. Did Naomi and Andrade El Idolo return? Was it finally time for Jade Cargill to make her debut? Were Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Bayley and/or Becky Lynch come through as Royal Rumble favorites? The guys discuss all of that and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Vince McMahon has resigned from WWE for the second time in less than two years leaving TKO as executive chairman following significant sexual misconduct allegations. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convene to once again share their instant reaction to one of the most monumental days in professional history. The guys discuss the circumstances of McMahon's second exit from WWE and why, this time, it will be permanent [3:15]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also provide you with a special go-home show for the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble [17:15], including analysis of what happened on the final SmackDown before WWE's first premium live event of the year, updated predictions and much more involving Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, LA Knight, AJ Styles, Logan Paul, Kevin Owens, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Becky Lynch, Bayley, Damage CTRL, Bianca Belair, GUNTHER, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, R-Truth and others. Don't miss this instant reaction episode. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Vengeance Day 2024 has almost popped up out of nowhere for WWE, while AEW took somewhat of a week off during its extended road to Sting's retirement at Revolution. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [3:40], including Baron Corbin & Bron Breakker showing out as a team, tension building with Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams, William Regal making a surprise return and Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez getting heated. "The Silver King" then digs into AEW [20:45] covering the return of the rankings system, Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland remaining the focus of Dynamite, Jeff Hardy wrestling feature matches, Adam Copeland vs. Minoru Suzuki, random match bookings and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Royal Rumble 2024 kicks off the Road to WrestleMania 40 with signature matches and Roman Reigns' return, but WWE also made headlines with Raw moving to Netflix in 2025 and The Rock joining the TKO board of directors. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with our signature WWE Royal Rumble ultimate preview [1:42:05] breaking down the card with predictions. Are Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Becky Lynch and Bayley the right favorites? Will Reigns have a clean retention against Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles? Who will surprise in the Royal Rumble matches? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by breaking down the Netflix deal and Dwayne Johnson's role [3:30] before moving into The Main Event [51:15] where Seth Rollins' untimely knee injury and the Cody-CM Punk face-to-face led the week. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:08:15] then tackles Judgment Day's antics, plans for Drew McIntyre, the return of Pete Dunne and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.