Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE has concluded its original programming for 2023 with WWE Royal Rumble 2024 firmly in its sights. But first, special editions of Monday Night Raw (WWE Day 1) and SmackDown (WWE New Year's Revolution) are ahead. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini bring you a jam-packed episode starting with a look at the futures of Charlotte Flair, Bayley, Becky Lynch ... and possibly Sasha Banks before rolling into The Main Event [19:05] where Roman Reigns' forthcoming feud has crystalized with Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles contending. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [34:20], including Michin pinning IYO SKY, Kevin Owens and Santos Escobar advancing and Authors of Pain returning alongside Karrion Kross. The guys then offer a WWE Day 1 preview [1:05:15], including a debate on whether Drew McIntyre should defeat Seth Rollins for the world heavyweight championship, before wrapping up with The Last Word [1:25:45] on the women's tag team titles. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Worlds End is quickly approaching with NXT focused on creating fresh storylines ahead of New Year's Evil. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands starting with a look at NXT [5:30] where an Ilja Dragunov vs. Ridge Holland match finish created controversy, Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes remained at odds, Dragon Lee held an open challenge and both Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade were set up with new feuds. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down the week in AEW [30:00] starting with a take on Tony Khan believing AEW is "under constant attack" before moving onto frustrations over the Devil storyline, high praise for a Continental Classic that continues to deliver top-tier matches and questions about what's ahead for MJF, Swerve Strickland, Toni Storm and others. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE delivered with Roman Reigns' return on SmackDown and the final Raw of 2023 while remaining full-speed ahead to WWE Day 1 and WWE Royal Rumble 2024. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into headlines [5:30] on Charlotte Flair's injury, Liv Morgan's arrest and Rey Mysterio and Dominik re-signing with WWE. Then in The Main Event [30:05], they dissect Reigns' appearance falling flat and what's ahead for Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next attack The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:20], including Drew McIntyre crushing a promo on Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax heating up, Judgment Day staying comedic, GUNTHER vs. The Miz thrilling, Bayley and Damage CTRL getting presented perfectly, Kayden Carter & Katana Chance winning titles, Carmelo Hayes debuting and more. Plus, The Last Word [2:06:05] looks at what's ahead for Jade Cargill. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT is putting the finishing touches on its 2023, while AEW remains full steam ahead to the final pay-per-view of the year. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands beginning with a second look at NXT Deadline [4:50] and breakdown of this week's NXT [14:45], including Trick Williams continuing his breakout alongside Carmelo Hayes, Cora Jade picking up a massive win in her return and Tiffany Stratton continuing a feud with Fallon Henley that may last quite a while. "The Silver King" next covers the week in AEW [33:30], including the continued success of the Continental Classic with Swerve Strickland and Andrade El Idolo in the spotlight, Bryan Danielson's selling his orbital injury, Samoa Joe confronting Hangman Page and a horrendous in-ring segment involving Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Business picked up for WWE this week as Royal Rumble and WrestleMania plans began to crystallize. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [7:10] where they dive into CM Punk striking the perfect tone on SmackDown with a long-awaited promo before being confronted by a heated Seth Rollins on Raw to kick off an exciting feud. The guys discuss Punk's return to form on the mic, Rollins' strong work and how WWE is separating itself with this storyline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [46:35] where they break down Randy Orton teaming with LA Knight, Drew McIntyre's continued rise, Shinsuke Nakamura working perfectly with Cody Rhodes, Charlotte Flair's potential injury, Becky Lynch going after Nia Jax, plans for Judgment Day, Monday night meat and some creative frustrations. Plus, The Last Word [1:35:00] tackles interviewing wrestlers -- then and now. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Deadline 2023 delivered as WWE's final premium live event of the year with a surprise appearance by CM Punk setting the stage for a home-run show. Shortly after ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down NXT Deadline results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" discusses CM Punk's appearance with Shawn Michaels, Trick Williams' major moment, the booking of the Iron Survivor Challenge matches, Ilja Dragunov's NXT title defense against Baron Corbin, Dragon Lee beating Dominik Mysterio for the North American title, whether matches with Carmelo Hayes and Roxanne Perez belonged on the show, plus more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Deadline 2023 stands as WWE's final premium live event of the year, and the go-home delivered plenty of excitement. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Deadline ultimate preview [42:30] breaking down the card with predictions. Will Ilja Dragunov walk out as champion? Who will outlast the Iron Survivor Challenges? Is a title change in store in Dominik Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee with Wes Lee now on the shelf? "The Silver King" will break down all of that along with the rest of NXT [34:00] after a dissection of the week in AEW [3:00], including the booking of Christian Cage vs. Adam Copeland, MJF confronting Hangman Page then being attacked with no follow up, the continued success of the Continental Classic, Bryan Danielson's return to the ring and much more.  Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The returns of CM Punk and Randy Orton continue making waves in WWE as their paths and early Royal Rumble plans come into focus. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Undertaker's opinion of CM Punk's return before diving into The Main Event [18:10] where they cover Drew McIntyre's heel turn and future, Seth Rollins' long title reign, CM Punk's next appearances and how it all ties together with Sami Zayn. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:30], including Randy Orton going after Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair still being involved with Damage CTRL and IYO SKY, Cody Rhodes confronting Shinsuke Nakamura, a growing Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax feud, Logan Paul's return to TV, the ascension of the Creed Brothers and DIY, limited Judgment Day focus and more. Plus, The Last Word [1:40:20] tackles billionaire ideas and Big E's potential return. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT continued to build for Deadline with its penultimate show, while AEW looked ahead to Worlds End with MJF and the Devil remaining the pivotal storyline. Host Adam Silverstein dives into everything that happened across both brands, starting with NXT [3:45] where Wes Lee, Johnny Gargano and others stood out in the TV match of the week as the Iron Survivor Challenge matches added competitors and we got the latest in the Carmelo Hayes - Trick Williams storyline. "The Silver King" next breaks down AEW [15:45] as MJF cut a strange promo about Samoa Joe only to be called out by the devil, Swerve Strickland starred as part of the Continental Classic, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage picked up their aggression, and the women's booking remained atrocious. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

CM Punk's return to WWE continued the wildest period in professional wrestling history with fans and critics alike shocked by the move and curious about what's next. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into CM Punk's WWE return from all angles in The Main Event [28:15] as they focus on how it transpired, the risk factor and how WWE differs from AEW, the hypocrisy aspect, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre creating post-show controversy, and what happened on Monday Night Raw involving all three men. The guys open with a second look into WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 [6:15] and break down the rest of Raw and SmackDown in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:32:55], including Randy Orton's return, Cody Rhodes' next feud, Charlotte Flair being real, plans for Becky Lynch and much more. Plus, The Last Word [2:12:45] features "The Silver King" finally reviewing "Wrestlers." Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.