Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

AEW continues its build to Double or Nothing, while NXT is making some strides towards filling out its In Your House card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [5:25] as they dive into reported frustrations MJF had expressed about his contract and share why they believe he should receive a raise without an extension. The guys then break down the week in AEW [24:40], including the "Hangman" Adam Page vs. CM Punk feud heating up, a down moment in the MJF vs. Wardlow feud, problems with the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament matches, underwhelming Jokers and some truly confusing booking. Next, "The Silver King" looks at the latest edition of NXT [1:20:00], including the failures of the Bron Breakker vs. Joe Gacy feud, a big win for Santos Escobar, the futures of Indi Hartwell and Duke Hudson, and confusion about what's next for Diamond Mine. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

In a shocking, controversial decision, Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out on WWE during Monday Night Raw over reported created differences. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event with a deep dive into the incident [3:45], including the actions taken by Banks and Belair, creative plans, treatment of the women's tag team division, WWE's strange press release, Becky Lynch and Asuka saving the day, and what the future holds. The guys then jump back into their conversation about WWE's failure booking Roman Reigns as undisputed champion [42:50], whether he's becoming Brock Lesnar before our eyes and the potential unification of the men's tag team titles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover the rest of SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:06:25] where topics include Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins inside Hell in a Cell, a big push for Raquel Rodriguez vs. Ronda Rousey, Bobby Lashley vs. Omas inside a steel cage and another reintroduction of Lacey Evans. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Celebrate episode No. 300 of the Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a short trip down memory lane to open the show before reviewing the latest and greatest across the last week in AEW and NXT. The guys open with AEW [15:40] where the build to Double or Nothing is off and running. MJF stole the show in his homecoming contract signing with Wardlow, while questions emerged about the decision to hold Jeff Hardy vs. Darby Allin as an Anything Goes match, the relevance of the Jericho Appreciation Society and whether AEW Dynamite is frequently better than the sum of its parts. Next, "The Silver King" dives into a female-focused edition of NXT [1:17:00] where women appeared in every match on a TV show for the first time in WWE history. Adam breaks down the conclusion of Natalya vs. Cora Jade, Sarray being revitalized alongside Chase U, Indi Hartwell's big opportunity, Kay Lee Ray's redebut as Alba Fyre and some messiness in the major men's storylines. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With WrestleMania Backlash in the books, WWE began its build to Hell in a Cell and a stretch of four straight stadium shows with storylines that mostly delivered. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [11:20] as they take an extended look at the future of The Bloodline and Roman Reigns as the undisputed WWE universal champion. Will WWE end his reign properly, or will projected time off this summer threaten what has been built? Plus, why exactly are the tag team titles being unified? Next, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [43:25] where they tackle Cody Rhodes' United States championship match; Rhea Ripley's introduction into the Edge-led Judgement Day; mind-numbing booking involving Asuka, Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair; Alexa Bliss' return; the blown start to Ciampa's main roster run; what seems to be disastrous decision making as Lacey Evans is reintroduced to fans; and everything else from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE again exceeded expectations when it mattered with 2022 WWE WrestleMania Backlash overdelivering despite a lackluster build. Just minutes after the first premium live event since WrestleMania 38 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results with grades of the matches and analysis going forward. The guys discuss how Roman Reigns, The Usos, Drew McIntyre and RK-Bro put on one of WWE's best-ever six-man tag team matches and why all four rematches exceeded their WrestleMania counterparts, especially when it came to Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey in the show's lone title match. Plus, are Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins and Edge vs. AJ Styles heading for Hell in a Cell, and what was up with that Money in the Bank video package? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down all of that and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Releases in NXT and contract expirations in AEW hit the respective rosters. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the 14 wrestlers affected -- including notable names Dakota Kai, Malcom Bivens and Stu Grayson -- before Getting Over's weekly look at both brands. "The Silver King" begins with NXT Spring Breakin' results, grades and analysis [21:10]. Cameron Grimes, Carmelo Hayes, Solo Sikoa, Grayson Waller and Nathan Frazer stole the show in back-to-back matches, while the continuing Bron Breakker vs. Joe Gacy storyline remains extremely disappointing. Next is a look at the week in AEW [38:10], including "Hangman" Adam Page's most interesting promo since becoming champion, a dynamite segment with Wardlow and Impact's W. Morrissey (f.k.a. Big Cass), an intriguing men's bracket for the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, force-feeding Ring of Honor matches onto AEW TV and the continued build for Double or Nothing. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's post-WrestleMania season begins with familiar flavors as 2022 WWE WrestleMania Backlash features rematches from the biggest show of the year along with a couple altered directions ahead of an important period. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Backlash with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [50:00] as they break down the entire card with predictions for each match. What is behind WWE's decision to pull the tag team title unification match and insert both Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre into the main event? Will Ronda Rousey make Charlotte Flair say "I Quit" in the lone title match on the card? Will Backlash simply push Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins and Edge vs. AJ Styles even further out to Hell in a Cell? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all that and more after opening the show with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [10:20] where they discuss the rest of the week in WWE, including Bianca Belair vs. Sonya Deville, Becky Lynch vs. Asuka, Rhea Ripely vs. Liv Morgan; the bookings of Mustafa Ali and Ricochet; plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW finally ignited its build for Double or Nothing, while NXT put its women's division front and center ahead of their Spring Breakin' special. Host Adam Silverstein evaluates what's working and what needs improvement for both brands. "The Silver King" begins with AEW [2:10] where CM Punk became "Hangman" Adam Page's challenger for the world title, the TNT championship changed for the fourth time in three months, Adam Cole and Dax Harwood qualified for the Owen Hart Tournament, Lance Archer got fed to Wardlow and both Jade Cargill and Serena Deeb came out on top of their feuds. Next, Adam turns to NXT [22:35] where Joe Gacy's No. 1 contendership continued to drag down NXT champion Bron Breakker, Roxanne Perez got a big match with Mandy Rose, Kay Lee Ray reintroduced herself as Alba Fyre and a Women's Breakout Tournament announcement was part of a concerted effort to feature the ladies across the entire show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Roman Reigns' first appearance on WWE TV in weeks was met with a thud, while the surprise returns of Asuka and Mustafa Ali injected some life into the product. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at WWE's unbalanced roster and why Raw is running circles around SmackDown both creatively and from an entertainment standpoint. "The Silver King" then dives into The Main Event [14:50] where the focus is Reigns' waining momentum and Drew McIntyre finally getting involved with The Bloodline as part of his storyline with Sami Zayn. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [28:50] as strong returning feuds for Asuka (confronting Becky Lynch) and Ali (aiming for the United States title) lead the segment before we  tackle Randy Orton's 20th anniversary celebration, Bianca Belair defending the Raw women's title vs. Sonya Deville, Ronda Rousey's continued struggles, Finn Balor's continued losses, the future of Judgment Day with Edge and Damian Priest and everything else from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Tony Khan's huge announcement overshadowed a seesaw AEW Dynamite with AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door set for June. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss the special show along with the latest in NXT and a big week in AEW that included a Battle of the Belts special. The guys open with a wholesale look at AEW [9:00], including "Hangman" Adam Page finally moving past Adam Cole, the Undisputed Elite reforming, numerous questions about the Owen Hart tournament, the endless Sammy Guevara vs. Scorpio Sky storyline and disastrous women's booking. Next, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into a controlled chaos edition of NXT [1:09:00] that featured a confounding storyline with Bron Breakker and Joe Gacy, Legado del Fantasma fighting multiple battles, Roxanne Perez's quick push and questions about the futures of Grizzled Young Veterans, Wes Lee and Sarray. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.