Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

AEW returns to Chicago for one of its biggest pay-per-views of the year with All Out set to feature the first CM Punk match in seven years along with a number of big bouts and some potential surprises. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the entire card with Getting Over's signature AEW All Out ultimate preview [18:22]. The guys break down every match, sharing their thoughts and  predictions on whether Kenny Omega or the Young Bucks will drop their titles, why a heel turn may be in store after CM Punk vs. Darby Allin, how Chris Jericho vs. MJF became the best-built match on the show, whether Bryan Danielson (the former Daniel Bryan) will debut, and why they are excited for the PPV despite an uneven build and a key match being removed. "The Silver King" opens the show with a full breakdown of this week's NXT [3:55], including top challengers emerging for Samoa Joe and Raquel Gonzalez and a loaded card being set with two weeks to go until significant changes are expected to come to the brand. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE presented a strong episode of SmackDown featuring the first television appearance for Becky Lynch in 15 months, while Raw was reportedly changed just before the show began after a full week of promotion. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into both shows as they again wonder how they are made by the same company. The guys open with The Main Event [10:35] as they break down Finn Balor and Edge stepping up as challengers to Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair and Liv Morgan looking strong as Lynch tried to explain her actions at SummerSlam, and a convoluted yet entertaining primary storyline on Raw involving Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Bobby Lashley, MVP and RK-Bro. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:10] where topics include Baron Corbin becoming "Happy," a disastrous Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax match, Rick Boogs' sustained push, Naomi's debut on SmackDown, horrendous booking for Karrion Kross and Doudrop, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

CM Punk's debut in AEW is still reverberating, while NXT is setting a new course following a tremendous TakeOver. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest from both brands over the last week with AEW planning for All Out and NXT introducing a ton of new talent. "The Silver King" opens with NXT finding challengers for new champion Samoa Joe and reigning champion Raquel Gonzalez while introducing new talent, extending the Hit Row vs. Legado del Fantasma feud and putting a perfect cap on Ted DiBiase's work with Cameron Grimes [4:30]. Adam then moves on to AEW where he breaks down everything that happened on Dynamite and Rampage, including CM Punk's first Dynamite appearance, Chris Jericho's latest stipulation vs. MJF, whether Kenny Omega vs. Christian Cage is hitting the mark, and why he wants to see more from Malakai Black, Andrade el Idolo and Miro [21:00]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Coming off an incredible weekend of professional wrestling, WWE has set its sights on the rest of 2021 with somewhat-fresh angles on Raw and a loaded SmackDown roster featuring two massive names returning in Brock Lesnar and Becky Lynch. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini address the fallout from SummerSlam by reading your DMs [4:45], which dive into an number of topics including the surprise appearances of Lesnar and Lynch, the unfortunate inevitability of Goldberg as WWE champion and more. The guys then move into The Main Event [32:45] featuring Bobby Lashley beginning a feud with Sheamus, Damian Priest being elevated, Drew McIntyre looking cool again, and Charlotte Flair calling for an evolution only to be met by Alexa Bliss. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" wrap things up with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [50:00] where topics include RK-Bro's celebration, Nikki A.S.H. and Rhea Ripley's interesting dynamic, Rick Boogs' first WWE match, John Morrison finally splitting from The Miz, the absolute disaster that is Karrion Kross' repackaging and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just minutes after NXT TakeOver: 36 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from one of the most memorable NXT shows over the last couple of years. The guys offer their unique analysis and grades on Adam Cole wrestling his last match in NXT and possibly WWE as a whole, WALTER and Ilja Dragunov putting on arguably the Match of the Year across any promotion, Samoa Joe capturing the NXT championship from Karrion Kross, Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai putting on a barn burner, and Cameron Grimes (alongside Ted DiBiase) finally ending his feud with LA Knight over the Million Dollar Championship. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss all that and more before providing their post-show grades and looking ahead at what's to come. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just minutes after WWE SummerSlam 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from WWE's second-biggest pay-per-view of the year. With both Brock Lesnar and Becky Lynch making their shocking returns along with a loaded card featuring Roman Reigns vs. John Cena, Edge vs. Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley vs. Goldberg in the triple main event, there's no shortage of topics that "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover. The guys break down every match on the card with their unique analysis and grades before discussing what the results mean for WWE going forward. In addition to the two massive returns, WWE put forward some great matches along with some mind-numbing booking decisions that Adam and Chris debate before providing their post-show grades and look at what's next at Extreme Rules and beyond. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

CM Punk returned to professional wrestling for the first time after seven years away in what was immediately an all-time moment for not only AEW but the industry as a whole. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open this special instant reaction episode by breaking down CM Punk's incredible pop on AEW Rampage, everything he said in his captivating in-ring promo and what to expect going forward as AEW looks to attack a vulnerable WWE [3:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then take one final look at WWE SummerSlam ahead of the company's second-biggest pay-per-view of the year [23:16]. The guys discuss the last-minute stipulation added to the Roman Reigns vs. John Cena match, whether Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks will actually happen and why Edge bringing back The Brood popped them to such a significant degree ahead of his match with Seth Rollins. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Celebrate the 200th episode of Getting Over as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini bring you a special show. "The Silver King" kicks off the episode by welcoming in Riddle for a conversation ahead of his Raw tag team title match alongside Randy Orton as RK-Bro at WWE SummerSlam [4:50]. Riddle discusses his first year in WWE, teaming with Orton, getting the rub from John Cena, his interactions with Vince McMahon, his favorite munchie and much more. The guys then dive into an ultimate preview of NXT TakeOver: 36 [22:00] where they provide picks and predictions for each match, including whether Ilja Dragunov will finally dethrone WALTER, who between Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai may be headed to the main roster, Samoa Joe's expected NXT title win over Karrion Kross and whether Adam Cole's expected last match in NXT will also be his final match in WWE. Adam and Chris then break down the first episode of AEW Rampage [1:05:10], including Kenny Omega losing the Impact title to Christian Cage, and this week's AEW Dynamite featuring Chris Jericho's long-awaited match with MJF, Sting's first TNT match in 20 years. The guys also discuss AEW getting most things right but a few things wrong and the AAA mega title match between Omega and Andrade El Idolo at TripleMania XXIX. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE heads to Las Vegas for its second-biggest pay-per-view of the year with SummerSlam set to feature big-name stars in John Cena and Goldberg. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the entire card with Getting Over's trademark WWE SummerSlam ultimate preview [38:20]. The guys break down every match and share their predictions on whether Cena or Goldberg will actually beat Roman Reigns or Bobby Lashley for their respective titles, whether Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks happens at all, the potential for Edge vs. Seth Rollins to steal the show, the bungled Raw women's title feud and whether the time is right for RK-Bro and/or Damian Priest to win championships. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open the show by sharing their dissatisfaction for recent match booking across SmackDown and Raw [3:45] before discussing Shinsuke Nakamura's intercontinental title win, Baron Corbin's storyline, Big E's future and what's happening to Elias in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [13:50]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With rumors swirling about the future of NXT, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show by breaking down he latest reports, revisionist history about the brand and what to expect going forward [2:40]. The guys then break own everything that happened this week on NXT and AEW Dynamite. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" start with NXT [55:25] where Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly signed their three-stipulation contract for their rubber match, Ilja Dragunov debuted only to lose to Pete Dunne, InDex went on their first date and Gigi Dolan impressed with a bit of repackaging. Next, the guys dive into AEW Dynamite [1:09:22] where Chris Jericho advanced to his final labor against MJF as AEW ignored the stipulation in its match, Dante Martin had a star-making performance in a six-man tag team match with The Elite and two Kenny Omega vs. Christian Cage matches were announced for the Impact and AEW world titles. Plus, Adam and Chris looks at how AEW uses its biggest names and whether it needs to crack open the "forbidden door" rather than let everyone run through it. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.