Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

What looks to be a stacked 2023 WWE SummerSlam card saw significant builds across SmackDown and Raw with no one receiving a greater spotlight than Jey Uso. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [14:00] looking at Jey's elevation ahead of his battle with Roman Reigns before tackling whether WWE is ready to go all-in with LA Knight. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [52:30] where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" debate whether Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar needs a stipulation, Rhea Ripley emerging as Judgment Day's leader, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor II, handling of the women's tag team titles, injuries to Bayley and Liv Morgan, Shotzi's new look, what's next for Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, Asuka vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus II, the Street Profits with Bobby Lashley, Alpha Academy's potential and more. Plus, The Last Word [2:04:55] looks at wrestling entrance themes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The fifth members of the AEW Blood & Guts teams were officially named, while NXT continued building towards Great American Bash in late July. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the week across both brands starting with NXT [2:42] where Judgment Day took over the show Tuesday with all members making an impact and multiple No. 1 contenders appearing set with Ilja Dragunov and Bron Breakker delivering a legitimate banger. "The Silver King" then moves to AEW [17:45] where a returning Pac and debuting Kota Ibushi (via video package) were added to Blood & Guts, CM Punk fought Samoa Joe for the first time in nearly two decades, MJF and Adam Cole continued to entertain, Holly Cameron proved she's got bars, the Dark Order shocked The Elite and Nick Wayne debuted against Swerve Strickland. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With the Road to SummerSlam kicking into gear, WWE drew massive ratings this week with SmackDown at Madison Square Garden featuring Tribal Court: The Trial of the Tribal Chief. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] as they dissect the segment, including its extended length, Roman Reigns' acting chops and Jey Uso stepping up as No. 1 contender. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [35:35] where Judgment Day's domination of Raw and Rhea Ripley's prominence stood out. The guys also discuss Seth Rollins' next opponent, Edge vs. Grayson Waller, plans for LA Knight, Ricochet's confrontation with Logan Paul, Becky Lynch vs. Zoey Stark, a missed opportunity with Tommaso Ciampa and more. Plus, a special edition of The Last Word [1:50:05] with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in focus. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Dynamite and Collision flip-flopped in quality this week with Wednesday's show moving storylines forward while Saturday's mostly stood in place. Host Adam Silverstein opens by breaking down the differences between the programs before taking a look at how AEW All In has already become a massive success. "The Silver King" then dives into MJF getting bro time with Adam Cole, Chris Jericho possibly linking with Don Callis, Blood & Guts developing, rationale behind two frustrating tournaments, Keith Lee teaming with Swerve Strickland, CM Punk rematching with Samoa Joe, Britt Baker's booking and the forthcoming debut of Nick Wayne. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The build to NXT Great American Bash is off and running with major challenges and storyline developments going down. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest edition of NXT featuring Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams calling out Finn Balor and the entire Judgment Day plus a newsworthy Losers Leave NXT match with the Creed Brothers shockingly on their way out of the territory. Plus, "The Silver King" waxes poetic about the potential for NXT Underground following Eddy Thorpe vs. Damon Kemp, breaks down Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson's first true in-ring action and discusses Bron Breakker's potential NXT exit, Baron Corbin's character change, Mustafa Ali vs. Tyler Bate and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE turned its focus to SummerSlam after Money in the Bank as it builds what already appears to be an exciting card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take the temperature of WWE nearly a year into Triple H's creative reign before delivering Money in the Bank fallout [12:50], including booking the damn territory for Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. Next is The Main Event [44:30] where the guys focus on Brock Lesnar returning to confront Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins' ongoing battle with Judgment Day, which is beginning to show cracks. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:20] focusing on Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca Belair starting ice cold, Rhea Ripley shining, strong builds for Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus and Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler, Ricochet challenging Logan Paul and much more. Plus, the early SummerSlam card and the return of The Last Word [1:38:15]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE continued a summer filled with bangers by delivering a tremendous 2023 WWE Money in the Bank premium live event from London. Just minutes after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Money in the Bank results with analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the Bloodline Civil War and a landmark moment for Roman Reigns, surprise returns of John Cena and Drew McIntyre, the results of the Money in the Bank matches, Logan Paul's impact, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor falling short of expectations and whether London is indeed deserving of a WrestleMania. Plus, a major title change and what Saturday's results mean for WWE SummerSlam next month. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door in the rear-view mirror, AEW is focused on not only All In but now All Out and a Blood & Guts TV special. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with some brief fallout from Forbidden Door, notably Bryan Danielson's broken arm, before looking at how Collision and Dynamite differed this week. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down all three AEW shows, including MJF and Adam Cole making nice in hilarious segments, the absurdity of the tag team blind eliminator tournament, The Elite vs. Blackpool Combat Club set for Blood & Guts, obvious blading by Hangman Page and Chris Jericho, Sting's disastrous table spot, the latest from CM Punk, Jungle Boy's heel turn and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The NXT Gold Rush two-week special wrapped up with another stellar episode mixing NXT talent with main roster stars. Host Adam Silverstein opens with an extended look at Carmelo Hayes' sterling NXT title defense against Baron Corbin, who thankfully returned to his Lone Wolf gimmick, and what the future holds for both superstars. "The Silver King" then dives into Bron Breakker's ultimatum for Shawn Michaels, Rhea Ripley's cameo, Thea Hail challenging Tiffany Stratton, the Nathan Frazer vs. Dragon Lee banger, an intriguing Loser Leaves NXT stipulation, plans for Gable Steveson, the return of Andre Chase and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With major signature matches and plenty of star power ahead, 2023 WWE Money in the Bank features a strong card in London with SummerSlam approaching. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Money in the Bank ultimate preview [55:30] breaking down the matches with predictions. Are IYO SKY and either LA Knight or Logan Paul the favorites to win the briefcases? What will happen in the Bloodline Civil War with Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa and The Usos? Does Finn Balor have a chance to take Seth Rollins' world heavyweight title? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with a discussion about the latest in the world of WWE before moving to The Main Event [16:45] were a lacking Bloodline story headlines. The guys then cover the rest of SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [32:30] and wrap with an insightful edition of The Last Word [2:03:35]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.