Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

With the WWE Draft and WWE Backlash both coming up, there were no shortage of notable happenings this week in WWE. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini kick things off with an extended edition of The Main Event where they dive deep into Triple H reviving the WWE World Heavyweight Championship [4:30] before conducting a mock WWE Draft dividing superstars across SmackDown and Raw [42:00]. "The Silver King" then covers significant news items [1:25:45] regarding CM Punk, Vince McMahon and WWE superstars on Twitch, setting the record straight on multiple topics. Adam wraps up with a super-sized The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:31:30] with topics including no explanation for Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar, Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens vs. The Usos rematch heating up, Bad Bunny appearing on Raw, the out-of-nowhere Seth Rollins vs. Omos booking, Backlash opponents for Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

CM Punk's imminent return along with reports of a new AEW show on Saturday night got the wrestling world buzzing this week, and host Adam Silverstein is here to weigh-in. This as WWE loads up the NXT Spring Breakin' card with the WWE Draft forthcoming. "The Silver King" opens with a breakdown of NXT [2:45], including thoughts on Carmelo Hayes vs. Grayson Waller and Indi Hartwell vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Tiffany Stratton for the brand's major titles as well as which superstars are expected to get call ups after the TV special. Next, Adam dives deep on the CM Punk reports, what adding another two hours of TV would mean for AEW and the headlines from this week [22:50]. Topics include the booking of Darby Allin, Sammy Guevara and Jungle Boy as MJF's challengers, Britt Baker being pushed ahead of Jamie Hayter, The Outcasts aligning with Chris Jericho against Adam Cole and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With WWE Backlash and the WWE Draft forthcoming, SmackDown and Raw have largely served as entertaining filler before WWE puts it foot back on the pedal. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a quick look at the upcoming draft and the change from King and Queen of the Ring to Night of Champions before diving into the show. The Main Event [23:30] sees the guys cover Solo Sikoa fronting The Bloodline before it links with Judgment Day, plans for Backlash and the future of Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens as tag team champions. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:10] where topics include a Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar main event feud without a storyline, Trish Stratus turning back the clock, Shinsuke Nakamura's return and the futures of Becky Lynch and Drew McIntyre. Plus: The return of The Last Word [1:40:45]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW is making a big push with three major shows upcoming, while NXT continues to run strong coming out of Stand & Deliver. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both brands following another eventful week. "The Silver King" opens with AEW [3:15] where Jeff Hardy's return raises further questions about whether CM Punk will rejoin the territory sooner than later and what both moves would say about Tony Khan. Adam then moves to NXT [33:55] where Grayson Waller stepped up as Carmelo Hayes' first challenger in a strong main event concluding another solid episode. Plus: The Elite get revenge on Blackpool Combat Club, Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee lose, Dragon Lee shows out and Cora Jade falls flat. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

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.