Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE and TNA Wrestling announced a significant partnership involving NXT as AEW returned and debuted important names to start 2025. Host Adam Silverstein is joined by co-host Chris Vannini to discuss the WWE-TNA deal [4:00] before "The Silver King" breaks down another story-packed NXT [25:15] featuring Bayley confronting Roxanne Perez and DIY eyeing Nathan Frazer & Axiom. Oba Femi began his reign as Ethan Page's ego overflowed and the women's division again took center stage. Adam next covers two weeks of AEW [44:25] featuring the returns of Kenny Omega and Samoa Joe, Jon Moxley fighting Powerhouse Hobbs while feuding with Adam Copeland and FTR, MJF taking a misogynistic turn with Jeff Jarrett, Malakai Black moving on and Toni Storm becoming No. 1 contender for Mariah May. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

WWE rebounded from a rough Monday Night Raw on Netflix debut with a terrific show building the 2025 Royal Rumble and next Saturday Night's Main Event. Host Adam Silverstein opens with WWE news [10:35] focused on tweets from Triple H and Corey Graves before diving into The Main Event [22:40] where Paul Heyman set Roman Reigns' agenda and Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens stayed hot despite being forcefully integrated with The Bloodline. "The Silver King" then attacks The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [34:20] including CM Punk, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre declaring for the Royal Rumble; Penta starring in his debut against Chad Gable; Lyra Valkyria becoming the first Women's Intercontinental Champion; Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton getting nothing as champion; Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor ending with a whimper; Jey Uso challenging GUNTHER and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:13:20] on Kendrick Lamar and the NFL. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

The 2024 Getting Over Awards stand as professional wrestling's meatiest awards show. Host Adam Silverstein, co-host Chris Vannini and our listeners, the Getting Over-heads, honor the best of the best (and worst of the worst) with The Meatys awarded to the top wrestlers, matches, storylines, feuds, moments and events that dominated the squared circle in 2024. End the year the right way as "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover highlights from WWE, AEW and beyond across the last 12 months. The guys discuss Cody Rhodes finishing his story by overcoming Roman Reigns and "The Final Boss," The Rock, at WWE WrestleMania 40, CM Punk coming back to WWE after a decade for an all-time feud with Drew McIntyre, Will Ospreay putting together a historic year between the ropes, Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley feuding over mutual revenge, Jey Uso breaking through, Sting retiring and much more. The fifth annual Getting Over Awards are a can't-miss show as The Meatys wrap up 2024 with a bang. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

WWE's busy week continued with NXT New Year's Evil 2025, a show that overdelivered to expectations with two major title changes and The Rock as a special guest. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a second look at the debut of Monday Night Raw on Netflix before diving into NXT New Year's Evil results with analysis and grades. "The Silver King" breaks down Giulia ending Roxanne Perez's nearly year-long reign as women's champion, Oba Femi overcoming Trick Williams in a triple threat for the NXT title, Ethan Page getting rub from The Rock, Stephanie Vaquer becoming No. 1 contender as women dominated the show's first hour and Lexis King again winning the Heritage Cup from Charlie Dempsey in controversial fashion. Plus, the latest on NXT Vengeance Day 2025, NXT Evolve, Corey Graves' future and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

The much-anticipated debut of WWE Raw on Netflix received mixed reviews as The Rock, John Cena and Hulk Hogan were prominently featured along with major matches like CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover at significant WWE news [4:40] before providing an overview of changes made to Monday Night Raw on Netflix [14:44]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down the debut [32:40], including The Rock's corporate promo and make-good moment with Cody Rhodes, Reigns regaining the Ula Fala, Kevin Owens surprising, Punk-Rollins leaving meat on the bone, Rhea Ripley beating Liv Morgan to regain the WWE Women's World Championship, Cena beginning his farewell tour, Jey Uso sneaking past Drew McIntyre, Travis Scott lighting up, Logan Paul appearing and Pentagon's debut getting teased. Plus: The Undertaker, Pat McAfee, Michael Cole and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

WWE SmackDown made a newsworthy three-hour debut as WWE prepared for its Raw on Netflix premiere. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss notable developments [4:50], including the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble being held in Saudi Arabia, before moving into The Main Event [18:35] where they cover Drew McIntyre aiding Kevin Owens in a Cody Rhodes attack and Solo Sikoa leading his Bloodline over The Usos & Sami Zayn. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [33:05] as Tiffany Stratton cashed in Money in the Bank on a double swerve, Nia Jax vs. Naomi impressed and LA Knight targeted Shinsuke Nakamura. The guys wrap with a Raw on Netflix ultimate preview [55:00] featuring predictions for CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat (plus Paul Heyman's potential role), John Cena beginning his farewell and Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

NXT and AEW brought wrestling fans from 2024 into 2025 with a pair of New Year's episodes that delivered. Host Adam Silverstein opens with the prelude to NXT New Year's Evil [5:30], which saw Giulia prepare for Roxanne Perez, Trick Williams confront Oba Femi, Ethan Page destroy Cedric Alexander, Lexis King get stripped the Heritage Cup and Andre Chase are a disheveled return. "The Silver King" then breaks down ratings for both shows before tackling AEW Fight for the Fallen [27:15] with Adam Copeland strangely changing his name, Rated FTR taking down Jon Moxley's Death Riders, Ricochet bloodying Swerve Strickland and not much developing with Mariah May or Mercedes Mone in the women's division. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

Another incredible, noteworthy 12 months of professional wrestling has concluded with Getting Over presenting a special Year in Review episode recapping the biggest headlines of 2024. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down 2024 on a near-daily basis, beginning with Vince McMahon's permanent exit and ending with a burgeoning new era in WWE. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the return of The Rock leading to a chaotic WrestleMania 40 pivot, Cody Rhodes finishing his story over Roman Reigns, Will Ospreay delivering bangers while debuting alongside Kazuchika Okada and Mercedes Mone in AEW, Becky Lynch taking a break from WWE, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre delivering an all-time feud ending inside Hell in a Cell, Bryan Danielson and Sting retiring, Swerve Strickland emerging, New Day turning heel after a decade and everything else in between. A must-listen as the calendar turns to 2025. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

An intense week built the debut of WWE Monday Night Raw on Netflix and a main event for WWE Royal Rumble 2025 as 2024 came to a close. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a look at the final Raw on USA Network [5:25] before diving into The Main Event [10:10] where they explore the explosive confrontation between CM Punk and Seth Rollins as well as Kevin Owens' latest attack on Cody Rhodes ahead of their ladder match. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [35:00], including preparations for Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan and Dakota Kai vs. Lyra Valkyria, New Day's heat, Drew McIntyre's blindside of Jey Uso, Sami Zayn's hypocrisy, Tiffany Stratton's briefcase, Chelsea Green's celebration, Chad Gable's booking and the expected debut of Pentagon. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

AEW Worlds End 2024 featured two major returns and some top-tier wrestling along with uneven booking on the final pay-per-view of the year. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened to break down AEW Worlds End results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss appearances by Kenny Omega and Adam Copeland, Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada starring in the Continental Classic, Mercedes Mone and Kris Statlander putting on another banger, Jon Moxley lording over a rough AEW main event scene and what is hopefully the conclusion of the MJF vs. Adam Cole feud. Plus, what is the state of AEW entering 2025? Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).