Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE prepares for its penultimate premium live event of 2022 with WWE Crown Jewel featuring three championship matches and a few rivalry feuds. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Crown Jewel with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [1:18:30] breaking down every match and storyline with predictions. Would WWE be insane enough to end Roman Reigns' run and put the title on Logan Paul? Will Bayley finally get over Bianca Belair? How much damn meat will be slapped when Brock Lesnar fights Bobby Lashley? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all that and more. The guys open with The Main Event [8:45] covering the all-time "Ucey" segment featuring Reigns, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso and The Bloodline as well as the latest in the Bray Wyatt saga. Plus, Adam interviews Austin Theory [33:45], and Chris joins for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [48:45] with topics including Theory vs. Seth Rollins, Emma returning vs. Ronda Rousey, Johnny Gargano's whistleblowing and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Brand new NXT North American champion Wes Lee joins the show for an extended conversation with host Adam Silverstein [3:05] covering his road to WWE, the unplanned end of MSK, representation, his relationship with Shawn Michaels, changes to NXT and the genesis of his name. "The Silver King" then breaks down the first NXT after Halloween Havoc [37:00] with the tag team titles featured prominently, Apollo Crews focusing on Bron Breakker, R-Truth surprising, JD McDonagh finally figuring things out and Simone Johnson (Ava Raine) making her debut. Next, Adam looks at the week across AEW [1:02:12], including the imminent return of The Elite with a tease on Dynamite, whether MJF's babyface turn is a ruse, plans for Jon Moxley and Bryan Danielson, what's next for Chris Jericho, FTR vs. Swerve in Our Glory and prominent stars still missing in action. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's premium live event schedule is undergoing a shakeup as Crown Jewel approaches with Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul as the main event. Host Adam Silverstein opens with news on WWE's schedule [3:35] as co-host Chris Vannini joins to begin The Main Event [26:15] with long-term plans for The Bloodline coming into focus. The guys discuss what to expect at Crown Jewel, teams for Survivor Series WarGames and whether Sami Zayn or Kevin Owens is poised for a title chance in early 2023. They also take an in-depth look at Bray Wyatt's evolving character. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [51:40] where topics include Rhea Ripley's rise boosting Dominik Mysterio and Judgment Day, Nikki Cross' return, Ronda Rousey and Liv Morgan's character changes, too little Seth Rollins, Matt RIddle's unfortunate booking, continued failures with Baron Corbin and Raw being stuck in midcard hell. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just minutes after NXT Halloween Havoc 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein sat down to dive into NXT Halloween Havoc results with grades for each match and predictions going forward on Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" breaks down a pair of banger matches for the NXT and North American championships, Bron Breakker's future, Ilja Dragunov's place in professional wrestling, Wes Lee's special moment, when Mandy Rose's title reign will finally end, and how four youngsters in Roxanne Perez, Cora Jade, Julius Creed and Damon Kemp all left strong impressions in NXT's penultimate premium live event of the year. Plus, news and notes from Shawn Michaels post-show conference call. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.

A successful go-home show to NXT Halloween Havoc 2022 featured superstars from the WWE main roster, while an exciting edition of AEW Dynamite unfortunately ended with "Hangman" Adam Page suffering a concussion. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into both brands one day earlier than usual. "The Silver King" wraps up with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview providing predictions and picks for NXT Halloween Havoc [40:18], including whether the long title reigns of Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose finally end. Plus: Shinsuke Nakamura, Rhea Ripley, Raquel Rodriguez, Austin Theory and the Good Brothers appear on NXT. However, Adam begins with a look at AEW [5:48], including Hangman's condition coming out of his AEW title match with Jon Moxley, an expert-level promo segment between MJF and William Regal, what the future holds for Bryan Danielson, plans for Saraya and Britt Baker, three Ring of Honor debuts and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE focused on intensity this week with two attack segments ramping up the excitement as Roman Reigns was absent and The Bloodline took a backseat. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event where they focus on Bray Wyatt's first in-ring segment [22:00]. "The Silver King" explains why Wyatt intrigued and impressed, while "Vintage" breaks down why he remains in wait-and-see mode. The guys move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [40:00] where topics include raising the rent in Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross, Sami Zayn and Jey Uso getting along, Mustafa Ali being elevated against Seth Rollins, Rey Mysterio moving to SmackDown and becoming No. 1 contender, the too-heavy focus on Damage CTRL, Liv Morgan going extreme and the botched returns of Elias (invading the Rollins vs. Matt Riddle Feud) and Baron Corbin alongside JBL. Plus: NXT infusions with the main roster and reported changes to WWE's premium live event schedule. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW got back to basics as Dynamite delivered in its Toronto debut, while NXT continued its build to Halloween Havoc with an improved show. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything across a trio of AEW shows, including another Battle of the Belts, and the latest NXT. "The Silver King" opens with AEW [16:35] where MJF and "Hangman" Adam Page delivered notable promos that may indicate character changes, Daniel Garcia's heel turn became a swerve elongating an endless faction feud, Renee Paquette debuted with a far-too-limited role initially, Orange Cassidy won his first title and the women's division was par for the course. Next, Adam dives into NXT [49:25] as the Halloween Havoc card came into greater focus, Nathan Frazer and Axiom put on a banger, Sonya Deville made a surprise return alongside Toxic Attraction, Booker T stepped into his new commentary role, and both Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez appear ready to get some main roster rub. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE bookended Extreme Rules with the season premieres of SmackDown and Raw, two divergent shows that featured exciting returns and debuts. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an overview of the premieres, changes WWE made to its broadcasting teams and a surprising lack of Bray Wyatt. The guys then slide into The Main Event [26:15] where Roman Reigns and The Bloodline dominate the conversation with the incredible work of Sami Zayn and Jey Uso stealing the spotlight. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [44:50] with topics including Brock Lesnar's surprising return to confront Bobby Lashley, Seth Rollins winning the United States championship, the DX 25th anniversary celebration, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows returning alongside AJ Styles, Judgment Day's future, booking problems in the women's division, Legado del Fantasma's main roster debut with Zelina Vega, and LA Knight's emergence. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just minutes after WWE Extreme Rules 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Extreme Rules results with grades for each match and predictions going forward to Crown Jewel and beyond with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss the electric return of Bray Wyatt after the close of the show and whether it was one of the best such moments in wrestling history. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins in the Fight Pit with Daniel Cormier as the special guest referee; a thrilling and shocking finish to Edge vs. Finn Balor in an "I Quit" match that involved Beth Phoenix and Rhea Ripley; women's title decisions involving Bianca Belair, Bayley, Liv Morgan and Ronda Rousey; the booking of Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross in a strap match; and the Brawling Brutes putting on yet another banger with Imperium in a donnybrook. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.

AEW celebrated its three-year anniversary this week, while NXT introduced its third major era with new branding a continued build to Halloween Havoc. Host Adam Silverstein looks at everything that went down across both products starting with AEW [4:20] where controversy swirled around Andrade El Idolo and Sammy Guevara that overshadowed Dynamite and created another solid show. "The Silver King" then moves to NXT [42:50] where a set change and adjustments to the main event booking were highlights on an episode that largely lacked in the wrestling department. Other topics include Daniel Garcia being stuck in purgatory, Chris Jericho never losing, National Scissoring Day with The Acclaimed, Saraya's status, the Creed Brothers' potential, Mandy Rose's future as champion and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.