Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 delivered beyond expectations as WWE set the stage for Royal Rumble and WrestleMania season with the returns of CM Punk and Randy Orton. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Survivor Series: WarGames results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. The guys open by discussing CM Punk's surprise appearance to end the show, what it means for WWE going forward and whether it overshadowed Orton's long-awaited comeback. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also break down why women's WarGames match stole the show over the men, Orton beefing with Jey Uso, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre flipping out, what Triple H had to say, Rhea Ripley and GUNTHER looking strong in title defenses, plus another star-making moment for Santos Escobar. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Coming out of AEW Full Gear 2023, the final major events of the year have come into focus with builds for AEW Worlds End 2023 and NXT Deadline 2023 ongoing this week. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into a taped episode of NXT [2:30] that failed to deliver the brand's usual creativity as Lyra Valkyria had her first title defense, the Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams storyline continued, no answers were provided in the Chase U scandal and Chad Gable featured. "The Silver King" moves to breaking down AEW [15:25], including a detailed look at the convoluted Continental Classic, Adam Cole pushing MJF into a rematch with Samoa Joe and Nick Wayne infringing on Roxanne Perez's gimmick as part of a strange angle with Christian Cage and Adam Copeland. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 saw intensity and anticipation rise with strong go-home moments. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with our signature WWE Survivor Series: WarGames ultimate preview [1:01:10] breaking down the card with predictions. How will Randy Orton co-exist with Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins against Judgment Day & Drew McIntyre? Will Becky Lynch be at odds with Charlotte Flair alongside Bianca Belair & Shotzi against Damage CTRL? Is Bayley set to be pushed out by IYO SKY, Asuka & Kairi Sane? Are GUNTHER and Rhea Ripley shoe-ins to retain in their title matches? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [12:50], including LA Knight still fighting The Bloodline, Santos Escobar's big moment and Raw again heavily featuring women. Plus, the guys tackle The Last Word [1:59:05]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Full Gear 2023 delivered two title changes and an expected free agent signing plus a controversial show-long storyline. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic to break down AEW Full Gear results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the extended MJF injury storyline, including the return of Adam Cole and a title retention over Jay White, Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland putting on a classic Texas Death Match, Will Ospreay signing, Toni Storm and Julia Hart leaving as champions, and whether matches involving Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho and Sting & Adam Copeland were necessary on the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Full Gear 2023 stands as the company's penultimate pay-per-view of the year with a major main event and two rematches leading the card. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW Full Gear ultimate preview [39:00] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will MJF retain over Jay White, and who will be revealed as The Devil? Are Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland and Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley headed for trilogies? Is Toni Storm a no-brainer as the next women's champion? "The Silver King" opens breaking down NXT's continued hot streak with the Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes story plus the Chase U controversy leading the charge [3:45] before discussing the week in AEW [23:20], including Bryan Danielson's eventual return, the Continental Classic and Tony Khan's next big free agent signing. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With just one week left until 2023 WWE Survivor Series: WarGames, intensity increased across SmackDown and Raw with both Judgment Day and Damage CTRL expanding. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] discussing Cody Rhodes' return to prominence, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley stepping up as leaders, JD McDonagh earning his membership, Drew McIntyre turning heel, IYO SKY and Kairi Sane calming Bayley, Asuka turning heel and what to expect as the WarGames rosters get filled out. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:00:45], including Santos Escobar turning on Rey Mysterio, Triple H revitalizing the women's division, LA Knight wading in purgatory, smart midcard booking, DIY floundering and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:52:15] tackles WWE's aesthetics. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Top storylines carried both NXT and AEW this week. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest from both brands staring with NXT [7:30] where the burgeoning feud between Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams heated up, Xia Li emerged as Lyra Valkyrie's first challenger, Wes Lee is suddenly back to himself, Tiffany Stratton and DIJAK shined, and Akira Tozawa continued to blossom under Alpha Academy. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down five hours of AEW [31:35], including MJF's multiple feuds escalating, the mystery surrounding the Devil mask growing, Samoa Joe vacating the ROH TV title after beating Keith Lee, Hangman Page attacking Swerve Strickland ahead of their rematch, and Mariah May debuting infatuated with Toni Storm. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE quickly transitioned to Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 by igniting the build for the show's signature match. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Crown Jewel [5:00] before discussing whether Roman Reigns' championship run will indeed end at WrestleMania 40. The Main Event [33:50] covers a surprise Seth Rollins vs. Sami Zayn match and the WarGames announcement with Adam Pearce starring, Cody Rhodes appearing late and the Judgment Day feud ending. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:40], including Becky Lynch, Zoey Stark, Rhea Ripley and the Raw women getting to shine; Charlotte Flair being shoehorned into another title storyline and Bianca Belair being stuck with her gimmick. Plus, The Last Word on the Montreal Screwjob [1:27:55] and the guys' instant reaction to NXT moving to The CW [1:36:15]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Crown Jewel 2023 delivered largely to expectation as WWE set the stage for Survivor Series: WarGames and the end of the year. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down WWE Crown Jewel results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" dives into Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight and Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre standing out, Logan Paul making a splash against Rey Mysterio, John Cena taking a beating, Rhea Ripley being positioned like a megastar, Kairi Sane returning to aid IYO SKY against Bianca Belair, Cody Rhodes battling Damian Priest and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Halloween Havoc 2023 wrapped up its two weeks with a pair of big-time matches, while AEW pushed a tentpole match onto TV with its build to Full Gear continuing. Host Adam Silverstein dives into everything across both brands starting with NXT [4:00] where Ilja Dragunov vs. Carmelo Hayes III and Creed Brothers vs. Angel Garza & Humberto Carillo led the second night of Halloween Havoc, which also featured the returns of Trick Williams and Wes Lee. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in AEW [25:45], including the implications of the  MJF vs. Kenny Omega world title match being booked for Collision, Tony Khan's "important announcement" and his decision to sign Ric Flair to a multi-year contract, the builds to Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley II and Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland II, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.