Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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.

Self-inflicted negative headlines have overshadowed WWE's return to live audiences during an extremely important time for the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss the latest round of cuts with "The Silver King" ranting about revisionist history from fans regarding NXT [1:42]. The guys then slide into The Main Event [28:00] with lead topics of Finn Balor calling out John Cena and Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair being given a showcase on SmackDown, and Randy Orton returning to seemingly reform RKBro with Riddle. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [52:50] where Adam and Chris judge everything else that went down across SmackDown and Raw, including Edge vs. Seth Rollins, Bobby Lashley's WWE title storyline with Goldberg, a storyline based on Drew McIntyre's sword, Baron Corbin's future, rematches upon rematches, Karrion Kross' latest booking and the death of Elias (the character). Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Neither NXT nor AEW lived up to their normally high ceilings this week, leading host Adam Silverstein to dive into a pair of lackluster episodes and look for bright spots. "The Silver King" starts with NXT [7:16] where Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis entertained in the main event with the love of InDex conquering all. Next is AEW Dynamite: Homecoming [18:46] where Malakai Black made his in-ring debut against Cody Rhodes in a piece of booking that felt oddly familiar. Other topics on the show: delaying Kenny Omega vs. "Hangman" Adam Page with Christian Cage stepping in, the sluggish Karrion Kross vs. Samoa Joe build, Dakota Kai's tremendous video package, Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera, unfortunate changes to NXT Prime Target, whether Andrade El Idolo is actually better off in AEW, and remembering "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

While WWE SmackDown continues to deliver quality shows and intriguing storylines each week, Raw remains on its bumpy road towards SummerSlam. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open this week's WWE episode with a SmackDown-focused Main Event [10:55] that takes a deeper dive into the larger Roman Reigns-John Cena storyline, the ramifications of Cena taking Finn Balor's place in the universal title match, and the return -- and subsequent heel turn -- of Sasha Banks as she looks for a rematch with women's champion Bianca Belair. The guys then break down everything else from SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [29:05]. Topics include Seth Rollins attacking Edge off camera, Nikki A.S.H. and Charlotte Flair delivering after a rough outing last week, Bobby Lashley answering Goldberg's challenge, major steps backward for Drew McIntyre and Riddle, the confusing booking of Keith Lee and Karrion Kross, Ric Flair's release and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The latest talent release in a long line of WWE cuts already this year is the most shocking yet as WWE announced it has parted ways with three-time world champion Bray Wyatt. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jump on the horn to provide their instant reactions to the breaking news. The guys discuss the circumstances of Wyatt's release; reports that he was set to return to WWE;l whether there is any reasonable explanation for cutting Wyatt; his successes and booking's failures throughout his career as the cult leader, Eater of Worlds and The Fiend; WWE unnecessarily decimating its own roster with growing competition; whether Wyatt is an obvious addition for AEW; and much more on this surprising development. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT continued its build to what's shaping up as a strong TakeOver: 36 card, while AEW delivered yet again with the special Fight for the Fallen edition of Dynamite. Host Adam Silverstein -- live on vacation this week -- breaks down both shows. "The Silver King" starts with NXT where highlights include the simple but exceptionally effective build to Karrion Kross vs. Samoa Joe, Dakota Kai turning on Raquel Gonzalez, Adam Cole vs. Bronson Reed and the return of Ridge Holland. Next up is AEW [14:15], which subverted expectations by having "Hangman" Adam Page (and the Dark Order) lose to Kenny Omega (and The Elite), delivered a no-rules main event between Chris Jericho and Nick Gage, set the stage for C.M. Punk's potential debut, and introduced a potential Jon Moxley vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi dream match. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The build to SummerSlam is officially off and running with WWE heading in vastly different directions across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the early success of building Roman Reigns vs. John Cena as well as the abject failure of booking Nikki A.S.H. in The Main Event [8:05]. The guys also cover Finn Balor stepping up a surprise challenger for Reigns and Edge kicking off his feud with Seth Rollins. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [40:45] where topics include Bobby Lashley's being built as a monster, Riddle's latest standout effort, the new Championship Contenders Matches, Baron Corbin hitting a home run, WWE at Rolling Loud, the disaster of Keith Lee vs. Karrion Kross and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The professional wrestling world may be turned upside downs sooner than later if reports of Daniel Bryan and CM Punk leaning toward signing with AEW are true. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a special The Main Event segment looking at the Bryan and Punk reports, why they may head to AEW, what it would mean for WWE in the short- and long-term, and how it could make a massive impact on AEW's future [2:33]. "The Silver King" also breaks down everything that went down on NXT [14:05] as it builds towards TakeOver: 36 on WWE SummerSlam weekend and AEW Dynamite: Fyter Fest Night 2 [26:45] with Jon Moxley vs. Lance Archer for the IWGP United States championship as the main event. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Fresh off becoming the brand new Mr. Money in the Bank, Big E joins the show to discuss his monumental victory, WWE dividing up New Day being a blessing in disguise, his top five Big Meaty Men Slappin' Meat list and his favorite Seinfeld episode [41:15]. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini begin this post-WWE Money in the Bank episode with The Main Event [7:18] where they discuss John Cena's opening segment on Raw, the returns of Keith Lee and Goldberg in one extended Bobby Lashley segment, and Nikki A.S.H. repeating a trope of cashing in the women's briefcase inside 24 hours to become the new Raw women's champion. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then wrap up with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:00:50] where topics include Riddle's rub from Cena, Finn Balor's return, debuting NXT champion Karrion Kross without his aesthetic but with a loss to Jeff Hardy, Drew McIntyre heading in the right direction, Mandy Rose moving to NXT and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just minutes after WWE Money in the Bank 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results of the first sold-out WWE pay-per-view in nearly 18 months instant analysis-style with a special episode that includes detailed thoughts and grades for every bout. The guys begin with their pre-show expectations before moving into the main event as Roman Reigns defended the universal title against Edge in a wild match. They dive into the finish, the surprise return of John Cena at the end of he show and what the booking of Reigns, Edge and Seth Rollins means for SummerSlam. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next discuss an all-time men's Money in the Bank match that ended as a five-star classic with an exciting winner along with the women's Money in the Bank booking, two title changes at the PPV, a surprising squash booking and what to expect at SummerSlam next month. Adam and Chris wrap things up as usual with with their post-show grades. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.