Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE is on a high after an extremely successful Royal Rumble with Elimination Chamber ahead and the Road to WrestleMania 39 officially underway. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the 400th episode of Getting Over with a second look at the Royal Rumble [8:30] before moving into The Main Event where Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley set the stage for their WrestleMania matches [47:30]. The guys discuss what the future holds for Sami Zayn and Jey Uso while booking the damn territory for WrestleMania 39. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from Raw and SmackDown [1:16:00], including the announced Chamber matches, Bianca Belair's booking, amping up Becky Lynch vs. Bayley, key changes for Asuka and Carmella, the return of Rick Boogs and more. Plus, the debut of The Last Word [1:45:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast. 

The Road to WrestleMania 39 officially begins with the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble in the books. Just minutes after one of WWE's biggest shows of the year concluded, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down Royal Rumble results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the implosion of The Bloodline as Sami Zayn and Jey Uso make tough decisions after Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens concludes, the men's and women's Royal Rumble winners,  a lack of surprises in those signature matches, Bray Wyatt returning to the ring for the first time in two years and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With over one month until AEW Revolution and just over one week until NXT Vengeance Day, the brands tried to set a tone ahead of their forthcoming pay-per-views. Host Adam Silverstein opens with AEW [3:10] where some fire was added to the MJF vs. Bryan Danielson feud (despite it following an all-too-familiar script) and Jay Briscoe was finally honored properly thanks to a push from Tony Khan. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down NXT [25:05] with the Grayson Waller feud quickly becoming Bron Breakker's best in a year following a viral moment and tremendous brawl. Plus: Jacy Jane and Gigi Dolan show growth, New Day's title run feel's lackluster and Toni Storm vs. Ruby Soho ends up better than the initial booking. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The Road to WrestleMania is nearly upon us as WWE presents one of its premier events, the 2023 Royal Rumble, coming off a special Raw is XXX go-home show featuring the Trial of Sami Zayn. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Royal Rumble ultimate preview [1:34:00] breaking down the card with predictions for each match. Will it be Sami, instead of Cody Rhodes or The Rock, winning the signature men's match? Is Rhea Ripley an obvious call for the women? Are Roman Reigns and Bianca Belair retaining their titles foregone conclusions? Will there be any major surprises? The guys open with The Main Event [20:15] as they go in-depth on the intricate, incredible storytelling involving The Bloodline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also recap The Undertaker passing the torch to Bray Wyatt, Brock Lesnar's return, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley getting cut and the rest of Raw is XXX and SmackDown in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:30]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The untimely death of Jay Briscoe at age 38 has rocked the world of professional wrestling. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a retrospective of Briscoe's exceedingly successful career before moving into the show covering all facets of NXT and AEW. "The Silver King" looks at NXT [6:20] rebounding from a disastrous New Year's Evil with a solid build to Vengeance Day, why Alba Fyre is stuck in purgatory, how long New Day's excursion will last and what's next for Carmelo Hayes. Next is a breakdown of the week in AEW [24:20], including MJF's obsession with being a devil or monster, the brand's overall failures to capitalize on momentum, recent bangers from Bryan Danielson and Darby Allin, Saraya and Toni Storm turning heel, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The 2023 WWE Royal Rumble and Raw 30 are fast approaching with WWE igniting the builds for both major shows. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an in-depth look at the latest Bloodline story developments in The Main Event [5:45]. The guys focus on Sami Zayn being marginalized and gaslit by Roman Reigns before considering a potential split of the tag team titles before WrestleMania, Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [29:50] covering Cody Rhodes announcing his return at the Rumble, Bobby Lashley and a reforming Hurt Business, what's next for GUNTHER, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley falling flat and Alexa Bliss doing better work with Uncle Howdy than Bray Wyatt. Plus, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" Book the Damn Territory [1:33:00] by breaking down the top of their WrestleMania 39 cards before the road to the Showcase of the Immortals begins. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW delivered massively with a special episode of Dynamite in Los Angeles, while NXT disappointed with odd booking on its own New Year's Evil special. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest from both brands across the last week starting with AEW [4:50], which also aired a Battle of the Belts special last Friday. "The Silver King" discusses The Elite winning a best-of-seven series for the trios titles, Jon Moxley's concussion storyline after a loss to Hangman Page, Adam Cole's surprise return, MJF's frustrating promo and Mercedes Mone ultimately not appearing on Dynamite. Adam then dives into a surprisingly rough NXT New Year's Evil special [40:10] that failed to deliver on announced matches and featured multiple overbooked finishes with Jinder Mahal's return serving as perhaps the highlight of the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The Bloodline appears to be shifting gears as Roman Reigns' blow up directed at Sami Zayn may have kick-started the WrestleMania 39 chapter of this long-term storyline. Host Adam Silverstein spends The Main Event [5:15] diving into the ins and outs of Roman's interactions with Sami, including the breaking of Reigns' psyche, Zayn's possible breaking point and beyond. "The Silver King" then covers the rest of the week from SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [14:00] where topics include Judgment Day's incredible Monday night with Rhea Ripley's continued ascension, Charlotte Flair's early booking as champion, Alexa Bliss meeting Uncle Howdy, Bobby Lashley's return triggering a reformed Hurt Business, Cody Rhodes' continued video packages, Baron Corbin's unsalvageable character and plenty of booking the damn territory for WrestleMania. Plus, Adam provides some insight on the WWE creative team's present mindset. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The 2022 Getting Over Awards stand as professional wrestling's greatest awards show as host Adam Silverstein, co-host Chris Vannini and our Getting Over-heads honor the best of the best (and worst of the worst) from the last calendar year. The Meatys are awarded to the best wrestlers, matches, storylines, feuds, events and brands that dominated the squared circle in 2022. End the year the right way as "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover pro wrestling's highlights across the last 12 months. The guys discuss the dominance of Roman Reigns and The Bloodline, Cody Rhodes flipping from AEW to WWE, the best (and worst) in-ring action of the year and much more. The third annual Getting Over Awards are a can't-miss show as The Meatys wrap up 2022 with a bang. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just six months after resigning from WWE and later retiring, Vince McMahon has reversed course and stated his intention to force his way back into the company in search of a potential sale. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convene to share their instant reaction to the monumental news. "The Silver King" breaks down the details of McMahon's planned return before "Vintage" joins to dive into the circumstances surrounding the move; the futures of Stephanie McMahon, Nick Khan and Paul Levesque (Triple H) in their respective roles; how Vince's return could alter the talent and creative departments; potential buyers for WWE; and what it all means as WWE enters its most important stretch of the year with the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 39 ahead. Don't miss this instant reaction. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.