Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

Another eventful week in WWE on the Road to WrestleMania 39 featured a near-complete build for 2023 WWE Elimination Chamber and a significant rebound for the women's division. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [9:20] taking a detailed look at Sami Zayn's blindside attack of Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes' all-time confrontation with Paul Heyman and how WWE is doing a tremendous job balancing both storylines. Later in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [50:00], "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the steel cage banger with Becky Lynch and Bayley, Lita's surprise return, plans for Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, both Chamber matches being finalized, plans for Edge and Beth Phoenix and much more. The guys then wrap up with The Last Word [1:38:40] and some breaking news about SummerSlam and Jerry "The King" Lawler. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

2023 NXT Vengeance Day delivered much of what fans wanted in the brand's first major event outside Florida in 10 months. Just minutes after the show, host Adam Silverstein took a seat to break down NXT Vengeance Day results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" dives into Bron Breakker's title reign and future atop the brand, whether expectations were met in Carmelo Hayes vs. Apollo Crews, standout performances from Roxanne Perez and the women, two title changes and a surprise show-stealer in Wes Lee vs. Dijak. Plus, what's up next for NXT at Stand & Deliver on WWE WrestleMania 39 weekend? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Taking a rare trek outside its home base, NXT Vengeance Day in Charlotte presents a major opportunity for the brand with NXT Stand & Deliver ahead during WWE WrestleMania 39 weekend. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature NXT Vengeance Day ultimate preview [27:40] breaking down the card with predictions for each match. Which titles will switch hands, and will Carmelo Hayes take center stage? "The Silver King" answers that and more after breaking down another change for Alba Fyre and a few banger matches. Adam opens with a look at the week in AEW [3:30], including the continuation of Hangman Page vs. Jon Moxley, Konosuke Takeshita stepping up to MJF and the uninspired originals vs. outsiders angle with Saraya, Toni Storm, Jamie Hayter, Britt Baker and Ruby Soho. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE is on a high after an extremely successful Royal Rumble with Elimination Chamber ahead and the Road to WrestleMania 39 officially underway. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the 400th episode of Getting Over with a second look at the Royal Rumble [8:30] before moving into The Main Event where Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley set the stage for their WrestleMania matches [47:30]. The guys discuss what the future holds for Sami Zayn and Jey Uso while booking the damn territory for WrestleMania 39. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from Raw and SmackDown [1:16:00], including the announced Chamber matches, Bianca Belair's booking, amping up Becky Lynch vs. Bayley, key changes for Asuka and Carmella, the return of Rick Boogs and more. Plus, the debut of The Last Word [1:45:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast. 

The Road to WrestleMania 39 officially begins with the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble in the books. Just minutes after one of WWE's biggest shows of the year concluded, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down Royal Rumble results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the implosion of The Bloodline as Sami Zayn and Jey Uso make tough decisions after Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens concludes, the men's and women's Royal Rumble winners,  a lack of surprises in those signature matches, Bray Wyatt returning to the ring for the first time in two years and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With over one month until AEW Revolution and just over one week until NXT Vengeance Day, the brands tried to set a tone ahead of their forthcoming pay-per-views. Host Adam Silverstein opens with AEW [3:10] where some fire was added to the MJF vs. Bryan Danielson feud (despite it following an all-too-familiar script) and Jay Briscoe was finally honored properly thanks to a push from Tony Khan. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down NXT [25:05] with the Grayson Waller feud quickly becoming Bron Breakker's best in a year following a viral moment and tremendous brawl. Plus: Jacy Jane and Gigi Dolan show growth, New Day's title run feel's lackluster and Toni Storm vs. Ruby Soho ends up better than the initial booking. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The Road to WrestleMania is nearly upon us as WWE presents one of its premier events, the 2023 Royal Rumble, coming off a special Raw is XXX go-home show featuring the Trial of Sami Zayn. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Royal Rumble ultimate preview [1:34:00] breaking down the card with predictions for each match. Will it be Sami, instead of Cody Rhodes or The Rock, winning the signature men's match? Is Rhea Ripley an obvious call for the women? Are Roman Reigns and Bianca Belair retaining their titles foregone conclusions? Will there be any major surprises? The guys open with The Main Event [20:15] as they go in-depth on the intricate, incredible storytelling involving The Bloodline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also recap The Undertaker passing the torch to Bray Wyatt, Brock Lesnar's return, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley getting cut and the rest of Raw is XXX and SmackDown in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:30]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The untimely death of Jay Briscoe at age 38 has rocked the world of professional wrestling. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a retrospective of Briscoe's exceedingly successful career before moving into the show covering all facets of NXT and AEW. "The Silver King" looks at NXT [6:20] rebounding from a disastrous New Year's Evil with a solid build to Vengeance Day, why Alba Fyre is stuck in purgatory, how long New Day's excursion will last and what's next for Carmelo Hayes. Next is a breakdown of the week in AEW [24:20], including MJF's obsession with being a devil or monster, the brand's overall failures to capitalize on momentum, recent bangers from Bryan Danielson and Darby Allin, Saraya and Toni Storm turning heel, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The 2023 WWE Royal Rumble and Raw 30 are fast approaching with WWE igniting the builds for both major shows. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an in-depth look at the latest Bloodline story developments in The Main Event [5:45]. The guys focus on Sami Zayn being marginalized and gaslit by Roman Reigns before considering a potential split of the tag team titles before WrestleMania, Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [29:50] covering Cody Rhodes announcing his return at the Rumble, Bobby Lashley and a reforming Hurt Business, what's next for GUNTHER, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley falling flat and Alexa Bliss doing better work with Uncle Howdy than Bray Wyatt. Plus, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" Book the Damn Territory [1:33:00] by breaking down the top of their WrestleMania 39 cards before the road to the Showcase of the Immortals begins. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW delivered massively with a special episode of Dynamite in Los Angeles, while NXT disappointed with odd booking on its own New Year's Evil special. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest from both brands across the last week starting with AEW [4:50], which also aired a Battle of the Belts special last Friday. "The Silver King" discusses The Elite winning a best-of-seven series for the trios titles, Jon Moxley's concussion storyline after a loss to Hangman Page, Adam Cole's surprise return, MJF's frustrating promo and Mercedes Mone ultimately not appearing on Dynamite. Adam then dives into a surprisingly rough NXT New Year's Evil special [40:10] that failed to deliver on announced matches and featured multiple overbooked finishes with Jinder Mahal's return serving as perhaps the highlight of the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.