Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

Go-home efforts  picked up ahead of WWE Fastlane 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Fastlane ultimate preview [1:16:40] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Shinsuke Nakamura shock Seth Rollins or Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso upend Judgment Day for their titles? Is Charlotte Flair a harbinger of doom against IYO SKY and Asuka? Does the John Cena & LA Knight paring hit you in the feel spot? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by discussing the end of Edge's WWE career and potential teases for a CM Punk return before moving to The Main Event [28:00] on a big night for Rhea Ripley and Judgment Day. The guys also cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw [38:20], including GUNTHER vs. Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano's return, Drew McIntyre's character changes, Rey Mysterio vs. Santos Escobar and problems with Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW WrestleDream lived up to its moniker on a few occasions with highlight matches and a significant debut. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein took a dive into AEW WrestleDream results with his reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" breaks down a dream match between Bryan Danielson and Zack Sabre Jr., a look at the future of AEW in Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland, Christian Cage vs. Darby Allin for the TNT title and the surprise AEW debut of Adam Copeland, the "Rated R Superstar" formerly known as Edge in WWE. What went down Sunday nights and what does all of this mean for AEW going forward? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT No Mercy received plenty of deserved "California Love" with a TakeOver-style premium live event. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein took a dive into NXT No Mercy results with his reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" breaks down Becky Lynch continuing an incredible run with an extreme rules match against Tiffany Stratton, Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov delivering another NXT championship banger, Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker slappin' meat in the show opener, Trick Williams getting the rocket strapped against Dominik Mysterio and much more, including what these results mean for NXT going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

A five-time world champion and arguably the greatest professional wrestler alive today, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson joins Getting Over for an in-depth interview [18:00] detailing his plans for the final year of his full-time career, perspective on the industry, avoidance of leadership responsibilities, ongoing battle with depression, thoughts on how Vince McMahon and Tony Khan may not be all that different, and expectations ahead of his dream match with Zack Sabre Jr. at AEW WrestleDream. Around the conversation with Danielson, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini celebrate the show's 500th episode with a look back at how the show started and a vision for what's to come. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also answer a handful of questions from you, our Getting Overheads, before tying a bow on this special episode. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT No Mercy and AEW WrestleDream both go down this weekend leaving host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini in position to take a double deep dive with Getting Over's signature ultimate previews breaking down both cards with predictions. "The Silver King" opens with an in-depth look at NXT [5:10], including Becky Lynch vs. Tiffany Stratton, Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov, Dominik Mysterio vs. Trick Williams and Baron Corbin vs. Bron Breakker. "Vintage" then joins to discuss the ups and downs of AEW [36:35], including Bryan Danielson vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland, Christian Cage vs. Darby Allin, interesting booking for MJF and Adam Cole, plus the continuation of Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega's feud with Don Callis. Which titles will change hands, and which matches will bang? The guys discuss it all. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE announced the signing of Jade Cargill just minutes before the show, allowing host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini to dig into the ramifications of the major talent move [7:00]. The guys then discuss the not-so-surprising release of Matt Riddle and Roman Reigns' expected return to SmackDown before tackling the week in WWE. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [38:25] covering John Cena and AJ Styles being laid out by The Bloodline and LA Knight missing in action plus Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn teaming up against Judgment Day and JD McDonagh. The guys then move into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:15:00] where they tackle IYO SKY vs. Asuka, Last Man Standing for Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, the elevation of Drew McIntyre, Otis and Bronson Reed slappin' meat, the Nia Jax disaster and much more. Plus, don't miss The Last Word [2:03:10]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE released a bevy of superstars following its TKO merger  on the same day it announced a new TV contract for SmackDown and a deal to hold Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia, next year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with their reaction and instant analysis to the major WWE news, including the releases of Dolph Ziggler and Mustafa Ali [3:00], USA Network surprisingly becoming the home of SmackDown [53:45] and what lies ahead for Raw (will it remain on Monday nights?). "The Silver King" then breaks down the penultimate NXT before No Mercy [1:20:00] -- with Becky Lynch's first appearance as champion headlining -- before moving to AEW [1:36:15] where MJF had a controversial title defense against Samoa Joe, Eddie Kingston won and both Jon Moxley and Adam Cole got injured on Dynamite: Grand Slam. Plus, Rey Fenix, Dominik Mysterio, Toni Storm, Jade Cargill and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The Rock joined Pat McAfee making surprise returns to WWE on SmackDown in a tremendous viral moment. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [20:00] with an in-depth look at The Rock's appearance, his work with Austin Theory and comments made about "locked in" plans with Roman Reigns for WrestleMania 39 plus potential teases for WrestleMani 40 in Philadelphia. The guys then discuss the infusion of John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles and Judgment Day into the Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso feud across both brands. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:14:00] covers the rest of the week in WWE, including Shinsuke Nakamura's successful work with Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch becoming NXT women's champion, Chad Gable and LA Knight seeking gold and much more. Plus, thoughts on Jade Cargill and The Last Word [1:50:50] wrap up the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

It was a newsworthy week across NXT and AEW -- for vastly different reasons -- with some other notable names also finding themselves in headlines. Between breaking down the latest both brands, host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest news and rumors surrounding Edge (off to AEW?), Jade Cargill (off to WWE?) and the Grizzled Young Veterans (leaving NXT) with his take on each development [27:10]. "The Silver King" opens with NXT [3:15] where Becky Lynch defeated Tiffany Stratton to capture the women's title and become the sixth Grand Slam champion. Adam then takes a look at the week in AEW [41:05] led by Bryan Danielson's announcement that he's about a year away from ending his full-time in-ring career. Plus: Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov II, MJF vs. Samoa Joe, a missed opportunity for Baron Corbin, Chris Jericho vs. Sammy Guevara and the hilarity of the adjusted AEW All In: London attendance figure. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE is no longer under independent majority control of Vince McMahon for the first time in decades as TKO Group Holdings takes over following WWE's merger with Endeavor. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a discussion about the industry shaking news and what it means for the future of WWE [6:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Main Event [39:45] with a deep dive into storylines around Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso, crystalizing how they are related and explaining the inclusion of Judgment Day, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and others. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:17:35] where topics include Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Nia Jax's surprise return during Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez, GUNTHER's celebration, Chad Gable's persistence, IYO SKY vs. Asuka and the latest with LA Knight and Drew McIntyre. Plus, The Last Word [1:59:20] breaks down heel to babyface shifts. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.