Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

Spirits were lifted this week coming out of an atrocious Raw After WrestleMania as WWE creative rebounded nicely across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein gives co-host Chris Vannini a chance to share his post-WrestleMania thoughts from the Vince McMahon-helmed Raw [13:20] before the guys get into the week in WWE. Opening with The Main Event [29:55], they discuss Triple H bringing back the WWE Draft and Matt Riddle joining Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens in battling The Bloodline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next take on The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:25], including what's next for Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar, Trish Stratus turning heel on Becky Lynch & Lita, IYO SKY becoming No. 1 contender with cracks forming in Damage CTRL, recent women's booking hiccups, plans for Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio's immense heel heat and more. Plus: Charlotte Flair takes a break, Logan Paul re-signs and Shinsuke Nakamura returns. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW actually came through on a "very important announcement," while NXT delivered a post-WrestleMania weekend episode that would make the WWE main roster jealous. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest developments across the last week starting with AEW [4:50] where Jay White's signing and redebut preceded massive news that the company would host AEW All In from Wembley Stadium in August. Plus: FTR wins the tag team titles, MJF remains one note and Keith Lee's usage remains confounding. Next, "The Silver King" praises a strong NXT After Stand & Deliver [27:40] that featured Bron Breakker turning heel on Carmelo Hayes, bangers in Dragon Lee vs. Nathan Frazer and Wes Lee vs. Axiom, and the returns of Cora Jade and Noam Dar. Plus: The former Grizzled Young Veterans seek their WWE release. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's incredible momentum took a disastrous hit Monday night as the highly anticipated Raw After WrestleMania show bombed with Vince McMahon again taking over as head of creative. Host Adam Silverstein opens with The Main Event [2:45] as he takes a deep dive into the depressing and demoralizing turn of events over the 48-hour period between Night 2 of WWE WrestleMania 29 and Monday Night Raw. "The Silver King" looks at blatant lies McMahon told WWE fans and shareholders following the merger with Endeavor and explains why his return to creative particularly hurts now given the strides it had made under Paul Levesque (Triple H). Adam also breaks down the main event swerve with Brock Lesnar turning heel and destroying Cody Rhodes to close the show. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [24:20], including Bad Bunny getting attacked, Rhea Ripley's first night as champion, Seth Rollins coming out to do nothing and Matt Riddle's returning to TV. Plus, a recap of the 2023 WWE Hall of Fame [35:15] featuring Rey Mysterio, The Great Muta, Stacy Keibler and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just hours after WWE WrestleMania 39 reached its conclusion, WWE and UFC parent company Endeavor announced a merger bringing an end to WWE's exploration of a sale. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini immediately jumped on the horn for an instant reaction episode breaking down everything you need to know (at this early juncture) regarding the future of WWE. The guys discuss Vince McMahon's role, how WWE will co-exist with UFC, what changes may come to WWE both creatively and otherwise as well as what to look out for as the process unfolds over the remainder of 2023. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE WrestleMania 39 wrapped up Sunday as Night 2 delivered a mixed bag coming out of Night 1, one of the greatest shows in event history. Just minutes after the "Showcase of the Immortals" went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down 2023 WrestleMania results with reactions and grades in their second signature instant analysis episode. Roman Reigns defending the undisputed WWE universal championship against Cody Rhodes did not go as expected, giving "The Silver King" and "Vintage" plenty to discuss in an extended segment. The guys also cover an all-time GUNTHER vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus banger, the death of "The Demon" Finn Balor vs. Edge inside Hell in a Cell, Bianca Belair and Asuka going all out, plus Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey, Snoop Dogg and Shane McMahon. Then, Adam and Chris wrap up with grades from Night 2 and WrestleMania 39 start to finish. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE WrestleMania 39 began with a bang as Night 1 delivered one of the best shows in event history. Just minutes after the "Showcase of the Immortals" went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down 2023 WrestleMania results with reactions and grades in the first of two signature instant analysis episodes. The Usos defended the undisputed tag team titles against Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn and Charlotte Flair defended the SmackDown women's title against Rhea Ripley in a pair of banger co-main events. Rey Mysterio finally squared off against Dominik Mysterio with Bad Bunny showing up, Pat McAfee and George Kittle made surprise appearances, Seth Rollins vs. Logan Paul delivered with a KSI cameo, Trish Stratus aligned with Becky Lynch & Lita, and John Cena surprisingly disappointed against Austin Theory. "The Silver King" and "Vintage break down all of that and more with plenty still to come. Stick with us all weekend for full coverage of WrestleMania 39. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

2023 WWE WrestleMania 39 weekend kicked off with a bang as NXT Stand & Deliver 2023 put forward some bangers despite beginning in the morning hours on the West Coast. Just minutes after the show went off the air, host Adam Silverstein jumps behind the mic to break down NXT Stand & Deliver results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" dives into the Bron Breakker vs. Carmelo Hayes main event for the NXT championship; Johnny Gargano vs. Grayson Waller in an unsanctioned grudge match; what's next for Wes Lee after a banger with Dragon Lee, Ilja Dragunov, JD McDonagh and Axiom; whether Roxanne Perez or perhaps Tiffany Stratton or Indi Hartwell survived the women's championship ladder match; and much more. Plus, what did Saturday's results mean for NXT going forward?  Stick with us all weekend for full coverage of WrestleMania 39. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW boosted its roster with the returns of Bryan Danielson and Adam Cole as it continued trending towards longer, aggressive storytelling. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the week in AEW [4:45], including a strong first hour of Dynamite and more programming that left a lot to be desired. "The Silver King" focuses on Danielson's heel turn alongside Blackpool Combat Club, Kenny Omega's tremendous singles work, storyline plans for Hangman Page and The Elite, Cole's comeback culminating with a Chris Jericho appearance and repetitive booking for the women. Plus, a look at the pilot of AEW All Access [24:40] and a preview of ROH Super Card of Honor 2023 [28:50]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Hours before WWE WrestleMania 2023 gets underway, NXT Stand & Deliver 2023 takes over Los Angeles. With days until NXT's biggest show of the year, host Adam Silverstein leads a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Stand & Deliver ultimate preview breaking down every match on the card with picks and predictions. Is Carmelo Hayes a no-doubter to take down Bron Breakker and become NXT champion? Will Johnny Gargano overcome Grayson Waller in an unsanctioned match? With Roxanne Perez back, will she retain her title against five women in a ladder match? How will Dragon Lee look in his debut as he challenges Wes Lee, Axiom, Ilja Dragunov and JD McDonagh? "The Silver King" covers all that and more! Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 39. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

2023 WWE WrestleMania 39 has arrived as the Road to WrestleMania nears its conclusion in Los Angeles. With just days until WWE's biggest show of the year, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE WrestleMania 39 ultimate preview [36:12] breaking down every match across the two-night card with picks and predictions. The guys go in-depth on the next chapter in the extended Bloodline storyline, including whether Cody Rhodes will topple Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens will take down The Usos ending generational title reigns [2:01:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also discuss lackluster builds for the women's title feuds of Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair vs. Asuka, whether John Cena will win another title, what's in store for Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio and Seth Rollins vs. Logan Paul, "The Demon" Finn Balor returning against Edge, meat slapping in GUNTHER vs. Sheamus vs. Drew McIntyre, plans for Brock Lesnar, and booking plans for Becky Lynch & Lita plus Trish Stratus against Damage CTRL. Plus: Praise for Paul Heyman, a potential end of an era for WWE and more [7:10]. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 39. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.