Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

There was a lack of direct development for the AEW All In and AEW All Out cards this week, but five hours of TV did push the main storyline with MJF and Adam Cole forward. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest developments across AEW, including what to expect from FTR vs. MJF & Cole, Darby Allin losing twice after becoming No. 1 contender, Ricky Starks continuing to get the best of CM Punk, Billy Gunn's seemingly fake retirement, the never-ending push of Britt Baker, wasting Kris Statlander's TBS title reign and continued intrigue around Chris Jericho's upcoming decision with Don Callis. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Fresh off their return to WWE SmackDown ahead of 2023 WWE SummerSlam, The Street Profits -- Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins -- join Getting Over for a conversation detailing their careers and role promoting C4 Energy's new co-branded collaboration with WWE. The guys sit down with host Adam Silverstein to discuss whether creative has pitched breakup storylines for the Profits, their frustration over not being featured recently, whether potential changes to their gimmick and demeanor are coming, Dawkins' transformation and training in The Dungeon, Ford showing out on his own at Elimination Chamber, what they learned wrestling in Evolve, and how they would construct a perfect cheat meal for an off day. Raise your cup because this is a conversation you don't want to miss! Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

2023 NXT Great American Bash will feature a star-studded card with multiple title matches and a big-time debut. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Great American Bash ultimate preview [43:50] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Carmelo Hayes retain the NXT title over Ilja Dragunov? How will Gable Steveson look in his debut match against Baron Corbin? Is Dominik Mysterio going to be a transitional North American champion? "The Silver King" first opens the show by welcoming Roxanne Perez for an extended conversation [4:30] about beginning training at age 13, her quick rise in WWE, sharing her mental health journey on national TV and lessons learned from Bayley. Adam then dives into the rest of NXT [29:15], including Rhea Ripley's exciting appearance, Bron Breakker's future, Dana Brooke's best match and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

2023 WWE SummerSlam card is taking shape with The Bloodline and Judgment Day the respective focus across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] diving into Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso under Tribal Combat rules after another Bloodline segment that left something to be desired. The guys also discuss Santos Escobar vs. Rey Mysterio for the U.S. championship invitational final and fan reaction to LA Knight's booking. "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from the week in WWE [1:10:35] with a heavy focus on Judgment Day's turning red hot with Finn Balor outsmarting Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley destroying Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio getting ultra heat. Potential injuries to Liv and Kevin Owens impacting title pictures, no stipulation for Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lensar III,  Drew McIntyre confronting GUNTHER, Logan Paul's ascent, confusion over Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler and more are covered on the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

A newsworthy week across AEW and NXT has both brands riding hot with major events upcoming. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with NXT [4:10] as Dominik Mysterio shockingly ended Wes Lee's 265-day reign of North American champion, a victory that may have further implications for Finn Balor and Judgment Day as a whole. "The Silver King" next moves to AEW [27:20] where Blood & Guts ended the long-term feud between The Elite and Blackpool Combat Club with Kota Ibushi guesting and Pac disappearing. Plus, a near-hour long tag team title bout with FTR defending against Jay White & Juice Robinson captivated while standing out as the match of the week. Adam also discusses the continued greatness of the MJF & Adam Cole pairing, Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov headlining NXT Great American Bash, Tony D'Angelo being released from jail, Ricky Starks beating CM Punk and Willow Nightingale winning the Owen Hart tournament, plus everything else across AEW and NXT. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

What looks to be a stacked 2023 WWE SummerSlam card saw significant builds across SmackDown and Raw with no one receiving a greater spotlight than Jey Uso. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [14:00] looking at Jey's elevation ahead of his battle with Roman Reigns before tackling whether WWE is ready to go all-in with LA Knight. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [52:30] where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" debate whether Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar needs a stipulation, Rhea Ripley emerging as Judgment Day's leader, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor II, handling of the women's tag team titles, injuries to Bayley and Liv Morgan, Shotzi's new look, what's next for Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, Asuka vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus II, the Street Profits with Bobby Lashley, Alpha Academy's potential and more. Plus, The Last Word [2:04:55] looks at wrestling entrance themes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The fifth members of the AEW Blood & Guts teams were officially named, while NXT continued building towards Great American Bash in late July. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the week across both brands starting with NXT [2:42] where Judgment Day took over the show Tuesday with all members making an impact and multiple No. 1 contenders appearing set with Ilja Dragunov and Bron Breakker delivering a legitimate banger. "The Silver King" then moves to AEW [17:45] where a returning Pac and debuting Kota Ibushi (via video package) were added to Blood & Guts, CM Punk fought Samoa Joe for the first time in nearly two decades, MJF and Adam Cole continued to entertain, Holly Cameron proved she's got bars, the Dark Order shocked The Elite and Nick Wayne debuted against Swerve Strickland. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With the Road to SummerSlam kicking into gear, WWE drew massive ratings this week with SmackDown at Madison Square Garden featuring Tribal Court: The Trial of the Tribal Chief. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] as they dissect the segment, including its extended length, Roman Reigns' acting chops and Jey Uso stepping up as No. 1 contender. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [35:35] where Judgment Day's domination of Raw and Rhea Ripley's prominence stood out. The guys also discuss Seth Rollins' next opponent, Edge vs. Grayson Waller, plans for LA Knight, Ricochet's confrontation with Logan Paul, Becky Lynch vs. Zoey Stark, a missed opportunity with Tommaso Ciampa and more. Plus, a special edition of The Last Word [1:50:05] with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in focus. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Dynamite and Collision flip-flopped in quality this week with Wednesday's show moving storylines forward while Saturday's mostly stood in place. Host Adam Silverstein opens by breaking down the differences between the programs before taking a look at how AEW All In has already become a massive success. "The Silver King" then dives into MJF getting bro time with Adam Cole, Chris Jericho possibly linking with Don Callis, Blood & Guts developing, rationale behind two frustrating tournaments, Keith Lee teaming with Swerve Strickland, CM Punk rematching with Samoa Joe, Britt Baker's booking and the forthcoming debut of Nick Wayne. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The build to NXT Great American Bash is off and running with major challenges and storyline developments going down. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest edition of NXT featuring Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams calling out Finn Balor and the entire Judgment Day plus a newsworthy Losers Leave NXT match with the Creed Brothers shockingly on their way out of the territory. Plus, "The Silver King" waxes poetic about the potential for NXT Underground following Eddy Thorpe vs. Damon Kemp, breaks down Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson's first true in-ring action and discusses Bron Breakker's potential NXT exit, Baron Corbin's character change, Mustafa Ali vs. Tyler Bate and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.