Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE returns to the United Kingdom with a stadium show for the first time in 30 years as 2022 WWE Clash at the Castle features a card filled with potential bangers and Roman Reigns' greatest challenger yet for the undisputed WWE universal championship. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Clash at the Castle in Cardiff, Wales, with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [1:05:30] breaking down every match with predictions. Will Drew McIntyre dethrone Reigns, ending his two-year championship run? Are Sami Zayn and/or Kevin Owens going to factor into the decision? Will Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins or GUNTHER vs. Sheamus steal the show? Will there be a surprise return? Plus, what will Clash at the Castle results mean for WWE going forward? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer those questions and more after opening with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [17:30] as they discuss the women's tag team championship tournament, Johnny Gargano's first feud, Dexter Lumis' stalking and Kurt Angle's appearance. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Controversy has been swirling behind the scenes and on the screen in AEW with less than two weeks until All Out, while NXT in the process of merging its brands as it builds to Worlds Collide. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the biggest topics across both shows, beginning with AEW [5:00] where the CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley title unification match ended in a squash that provided few answers and raised more questions. Thunder Rosa's injury creating the need for an interim women's champion, the Chris Jericho vs. Bryan Danielson feud and thoughts on a talent meeting wrap up the week in AEW. Next, "The Silver King" dives into NXT [45:35] where topics include two title unification matches being set for Worlds Collide, booking problems continuing in the main event, Tiffany Stratton and Wendy Choo delivering in a lights out match, Santos Escobar and Legado del Fantasma riding off into the sunset and ongoing issues with WWE's TV-PG rating. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's creative surge continued with one of its best weeks of television in years. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the eventful build for Clash at the Castle as surprises continued in the lead up to the epic stadium show. The guys open in The Main Event [15:25] with Roman Reigns' interaction with Sami Zayn standing as the best backstage segment of the year, Drew McIntyre's elevation continuing and Johnny Gargano's surprise WWE debut sending shockwaves through the industry. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:10] as topics include Edge's return to Toronto and future in WWE, the booking of GUNTHER vs. Sheamus, Ronda Rousey's momentum, obstacles in the women's tag team title tournament, Trish Stratus' appearance and a creative use of pyro to open Raw. Plus, why WWE should visit Canada more and Road Dogg replacing Jeff Jarrett as a senior vice president. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT and AEW offered plenty of news coming out of special shows this week with both brands entering crucial periods. Host Adam Silverstein dives into all the major headlines. "The Silver King" begins with analysis of an NXT Heatwave special [3:15] that featured tremendous entertainment but some odd creative and booking decisions that left him scratching his head. Also covered is WWE's announcement of a Worlds Collide special that will mark a transition from NXT UK to a new NXT Europe brand. Next is a look at a noteworthy week in AEW [36:20], including the return of Kenny Omega in the main event and a promo segment between CM Punk and Jon Moxley that got so heated, it resulted in the All Out main event being scheduled for TV next week. Plus, an unexpected shot at "Hangman" Adam Page, interesting creative around Bryan Danielson and Daniel Garcia, and examples of AEW's mishandling of contracted talent for pay-per-appearance wrestlers. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE amped up its build for Clash at the Castle with Drew McIntyre front and center as Roman Reigns was absent from TV once again. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [17:00] as they evaluate McIntyre's ascension back to the top of the card, whether he is set to win the undisputed title from Reigns in Cardiff and how Karrion Kross, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens all factor into the larger Bloodline story. The guys then evaluate SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [47:25] where topics include curious booking for Liv Morgan and Ronda Rousey, the elevation of the intercontinental and United States titles, GUNTHER vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, lackluster creative for Riddle and Seth Rollins, the return of Hit Row and future plans for Dexter Lumis and Max Dupri. Plus, why the WrestleMania 39 launch was such a major success. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW went all-in as it builds to All Out with three shows -- including a third Battle of the Belts and special Quake by the Lake edition of Dynamite -- while NXT found its footing ahead of Heatwave with plenty up in the air across the pond at NXT UK. Host Adam Silverstein dives into it all, including Ric Flair's Last Match [1:07:45], in a supersized episode. "The Silver King" opens with AEW [4:40] where CM Punk's return to close Quake by the Lake -- following a banger Jon Moxley vs. Chris Jericho title match -- may have injected some life into a brand that has been lacking creatively as of late. What follows is an NXT Heatwave ultimate preview [38:30] before of next week's loaded show as NXT attempts to repair struggles at the main event of its card. Adam then closes with a look at Ilja Dragunov relinquishing the NXT UK championship [1:00:55] as he wonders why Meiko Satomura vs. Sarray never happened as scheduled. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE continued riding its post-SummerSlam momentum as the build to Clash at the Castle kicked into high gear. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by breaking down clear improvements being made to creative under Triple H [6:35] before entering The Main Event [17:20] where they focus on Karrion Kross' surprising invasion of the Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre storyline and whether a women's tag team championship tournament signals the return of Sasha Banks and Naomi. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into the rest of the week across SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [51:30] as topics include fans turning on Liv Morgan, Ciampa's elevation vs. Bobby Lashley, Dexter Lumis' shocking main roster debut, Kevin Owens going back to basics to write off Ezekiel, Edge's interesting storyline with the Mysterios and a major pop for Ricochet alongside Pat McAfee. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With both brands building to numerous special shows, NXT and AEW put a better foot forward this week. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the highlights and lowlights from both, starting with NXT's focus on title matches ahead of Heatwave [6:00]. The vacant women's tag team championship found a long-overdue home, while Carmelo Hayes again impressed with Solo Sikoa appearing to step up as No. 1 contender. Meanwhile, the main event storylines for the men and women continue to leave a lot to be desired, especially around Bron Breakker and JD McDonagh. AEW continued its trek to All Out [28:20] while promoting Quake at the Lake as Chris Jericho emerged, Undisputed Elite split after Adam Cole's return and Jamie Hayter got a big win alongside Britt Baker against Thunder Rosa and Tony Storm. Plus, a look at far too much undercard action being featured on AEW's limited TV time. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE followed a momentous SummerSlam with its best TV episode of 2022 as Triple H's influence could be felt across Monday Night Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an extended discussion about obvious changes to WWE creative and how slight improvements made a world of difference [2:50]. "The Silver King" also waxes poetic about Brock Lesnar, offering a fresh perspective on his career with the Roman Reigns feud in the books [17:20]. The guys then move to an all-women's The Main Event [28:00] with looks at Becky Lynch's separated shoulder; Bianca Belair's rise; chaos created by Bayley, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky; Ronda Rousey's suspension; and the futures of Sasha Banks and Naomi. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [56:50] where topics include Drew McIntyre emerging over Sheamus in a Donnybrook match, elevating the United States championship, a big moment for Ciampa, Seth Rollins starting a feud with the Street Profits, Edge's return, Rhea Ripley's uniqueness, Logan Paul's future and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just minutes after WWE SummerSlam 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE SummerSlam results with grades for each match and predictions going forward to Clash at the Castle with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss the shocking Last Man Standing -- and perhaps last ever -- match between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar, Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch trying to repeat greatness, Liv Morgan's tough challenge against Ronda Rousey, Usos vs. Street Profits with Jeff Jarrett in the middle, celebrity matches with Logan Paul and Pat McAfee, Riddle confronting Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre making a statement, Theory threatening to cash in Money in the Bank and a bevy of returns, debuts and surprises that kept the energy high all show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.