

Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast
Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast, Adam Silverstein
Award-winning analysis of pro wrestling with breakdowns of WWE, NXT, AEW and beyond. Plus, instant analysis of pay-per-views, news coverage and major interviews. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini pull back the curtain addressing the hottest topics and most controversial developments while putting the highs and lows of sports entertainment in context every week.
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Apr 1, 2023 • 35min
NXT Stand & Deliver 2023 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction: Three title changes
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.

Mar 30, 2023 • 36min
AEW: Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole return | ROH Supercard of Honor 2023 preview
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.

Mar 29, 2023 • 30min
NXT Stand & Deliver 2023 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches
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.

Mar 28, 2023 • 2h 43min
WWE WrestleMania 2023 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches | Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes
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.

Mar 23, 2023 • 1h 5min
Booker T stops by | NXT Stand & Deliver expands | AEW keeps focus on The Elite
Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T joins host Adam Silverstein for a wide-ranging interview covering his move to NXT, the upcoming NXT Stand & Deliver card, his perspective on The Bloodline storyline and his thoughts on some of the biggest topics in WWE [25:20]. "The Silver King" kicks off the show by diving into the week in AEW [3:20], including the debut of El Hijo del Vikingo, Adam Cole's return, Dynamite's episode-long focus on The Elite as well as what's next for Hangman Page and Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley's Blackpool Combat Club. Adam then breaks down the penultimate NXT before WrestleMania 39 weekend [47:20] with deep looks at Bron Breakker vs. Carmelo Hayes, Roxanne Perez's absence and the women's ladder match, Johnny Gargano upping the stakes against Greyson Waller and whether a seven-match card is too long for an afternoon show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Mar 21, 2023 • 1h 57min
WWE: Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes intensifies, Bloodline drama builds for WrestleMania
WWE WrestleMania 39 is almost here, and the intensity has picked up across SmackDown and Raw as The Bloodline drama reaches new heights. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini spend The Main Event [12:50] focused on Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes escalating as well as Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens finally hugging it out as the guys take an in-depth look at arguably the greatest storyline in wrestling history and discuss which match should main event Night 1. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [59:00] from the week, including Drew McIntyre and Sheamus fighting GUNTHER, Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley's rabid pull-apart brawl, Rey Mysterio's emotional promo, Edge channeling the Demon from Finn Balor, Logan Paul knocking out Seth Rollins again and the value of the WrestleMania Showcase matches. Plus, the guys discuss the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2023 entrants [6:55] and sign off with The Last Word [1:49:00]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Mar 17, 2023 • 42min
NXT: Stand & Deliver 2023 build ignites | AEW heats up with Four Pillars, The Elite
The NXT Stand & Deliver 2023 card is nearly complete after a busy week, while AEW reset its storylines by focusing on its founders and next generation. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [2:10] where Bron Breakker and Carmelo Hayes executed a strong contract signing, Johnny Gargano and Grayson Waller poured gasoline on their feud and the fate of Roxanne Perez's NXT women's championship was revealed. Next, "The Silver King" looks at AEW [21:05] where the focus fell on the Four Pillars in a potential MJF title match, Hangman Page potentially reuniting with The Elite, the international title leveling up and Taya Valkyrie debuting. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Mar 14, 2023 • 2h 15min
WWE: Cody Rhodes gets personal, Trish Stratus stops by, women's booking frustrates
Continuing an up-and-down Road to WrestleMania 39, WWE must now capitalize with time narrowing before its biggest show of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover some WWE headlines before hopping into The Main Event [21:35] where they focus on Cody Rhodes' feud with Roman Reigns getting personal and Kevin Owens refusing help against The Bloodline. Next, Adam welcomes WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus for a wide-ranging interview touching on her career and current storyline [45:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:06:00], including massive frustrations in builds for Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair vs. Asuka, Edge vs. Finn Balor being set inside Hell in a Cell, plans for Rey Mysterio's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, what's next for LA Knight, Brock Lesnar and Omos face-to-face and much more. Plus, a look at the WrestleMania 39 card and The Last Word [2:04:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Mar 9, 2023 • 45min
AEW Revolution fallout erratic | NXT Roadblock delivers, Johnny Gargano returns
Some of AEW's biggest stars were absent during the fallout from Revolution, while NXT Roadblock largely delivered as the build to Stand & Deliver began. Host Adam Silverstein dives into it all starting with AEW [2:45] where Dynamite focused on Powerhouse Hobbs defeating Wardlow for the TNT title, Hangman Page continuing his feud with Jon Moxley, Ruby Soho making some waves and Tony Khan "leveling up" a championship. "The Silver King" next looks at NXT Roadblock [27:00] with Roxanne Perez passing out from exhaustion, Johnny Gargano returning to fight Grayson Waller at Shawn Michaels' doing and Bron Breakker vs. Carmelo Hayes becoming official for WrestleMania weekend. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Mar 7, 2023 • 2h 4min
WWE: John Cena returns; Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes battle as WrestleMania builds
With one month remaining until WWE WrestleMania 39, there was a clear shift across SmackDown and Monday Night Raw with The Bloodline story hitting new gears and John Cena returning to WWE. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini begin with The Main Event [18:55] covering Roman Reigns' intriguing face-to-face with Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso's big decision and how Cody, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens are coming together at the climax of an all-time storyline. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [55:40] dives into Cena returning to dismantle Austin Theory on the mic; Rhea Ripley's continued elevation; the lack of Bianca Belair vs. Asuka feud; plans for Becky Lynch, Lita, Trish Stratus, Bayley and Damage CTRL; Seth Rollins and Logan Paul captivating the house; what's next for Ronda Rousey and much more. Plus, news on WWE King and Queen of the Ring [4:40], Vince McMahon appearing backstage at Raw, and The Last Word [1:55:50]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.


