
Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast
Award-winning analysis of pro wrestling with breakdowns of WWE, NXT, AEW and beyond. Plus, instant analysis of pay-per-views, news coverage and major interviews. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini pull back the curtain addressing the hottest topics and most controversial developments while putting the highs and lows of sports entertainment in context every week.
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Nov 3, 2024 • 1h 11min
WWE Crown Jewel 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction: The Bloodline drama
WWE Crown Jewel 2024 delivered more drama involving The Bloodline and a stellar Cody Rhodes vs. GUNTHER main event bookending an uneven show. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the latest involving Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and The Bloodline [4:15] before "The Silver King" covers WWE Crown Jewel results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis [23:15]. Adam looks at Sami Zayn's latest actions, Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens never starting, Seth Rollins toppling Bronson Reed, the United States championship match surprising and whether Liv Morgan or Nia Jax emerged with the Crown Jewel Championship. Plus, what might be ahead for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 23min
WWE: Rhea Ripley injured | NXT: Surprises for ECW Arena | AEW: Bobby Lashley debuts
Major WWE news hit in the middle of the week as NXT regrouped following NXT Halloween Havoc 2024 and AEW built up for AEW Full Gear 2024 with Fright Night Dynamite. Host Adam Silverstein goes deep on NXT [3:45] covering Ripley being attacked by Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez as a write off, a lack of depth in the men's division, Rob Van Dam and Jordynne Grace surprising ahead of the ECW Arena show, Bubba Ray Dudley teaming with Trick Williams and much more. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in AEW [48:40], including Bobby Lashley debuting to face Swerve Strickland, Orange Cassidy confronting Jon Moxley, Adam Cole disappointing, Private Party beating the Young Bucks to win the titles and Kris Statlander working Kamille as Mercedes Mone watched. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 29, 2024 • 2h 9min
WWE Crown Jewel 2024 ultimate preview, card, predictions: The Bloodline frustrates
WWE Crown Jewel 2024 features Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa leading a Bloodline battle plus champion vs. champion matches receiving mixed reviews. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present Getting Over's signature WWE Crown Jewel ultimate preview [1:36:20] breaking down all seven matches with predictions as Cody Rhodes vs. GUNTHER, Nia Jax vs. Liv Morgan, Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed take the spotlight. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [18:25] discussing Triple H selling KO as a killer and the frustrating reformation of The Bloodline with Jey Uso rejoining his family as Sami Zayn protests. The guys then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:12:10], including LA Knight ruining Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes, Judgment Day underdelivering and SmackDown again besting an uneven Raw. Plus, news on WWE in Australia and a new independent wrestling program [9:45]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 28, 2024 • 41min
NXT Halloween Havoc 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction: Title change, debut
NXT Halloween Havoc 2024 went largely as expected with thematic matches and a women's tag team spectacular stealing the show. Shortly after it went off the air, host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic to break down NXT Halloween Havoc results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" discusses Trick Williams and Tony D'Angelo retaining their respective titles over Ethan Page and Oba Femi, Giulia & Stephanie Vaquer shining against Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade, a surprise appearance from Bully Ray, Kelani Jordan finally dropping her title and Ridge Holland overcoming Andre Chase in an ambulance match. Plus, there was plenty of build from WWE for NXT at the ECW Arena in two weeks. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 24, 2024 • 1h 31min
NXT Halloween Havoc 2024 ultimate preview, card, predictions | AEW booking confounds
NXT Halloween Havoc 2024 features multiple rematches and a star-studded women's bout that may steal the show. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Halloween Havoc ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [1:02:40], including for Trick Williams vs. Ethan Page and Giulia & Stephanie Vaquer vs. Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade. Adam also covers the progress of Je'Von Evans, Tatum Paxley, Damage CTRL and the rest of the week in NXT [52:52]. "The Silver King" opens by tackling a rough creative period for AEW [4:25] featuring Jon Moxley running roughshod over the roster, confounding creative around MJF and Adam Cole, a standout promo from Kyle Fletcher, Chris Jericho winning another title, pushes for Ricochet and Shelton Benjamin, plus much more, including ratings for both brands [49:20]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 22, 2024 • 2h
WWE: Roman Reigns reaches crossroads, Jey Uso gets spotlight, Samantha Irvin exits
Jey Uso starred for WWE across SmackDown and Raw as Roman Reigns reached a crossroads rebuilding The Bloodline. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a look at Samantha Irvin's surprising departure [5:55] before moving into The Main Event [23:00] where they break down Jey dropping the intercontinental title to Bron Breakker, Solo Sikoa's growth, The Bloodline progressing, Cody Rhodes trying to build up the Crown Jewel championship and Kevin Owens' kayfabe-bending angle. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:06:35], including Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed, the return of the Wyatt Sicks, frustrations with the booking of Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez, Judgment Day developments, the debut of Motor City Machine Guns, surprise wins for Lash Legend and Candice LeRae, plus much more. The Last Word [1:47:40] covers planning for a two-night SummerSlam and favorite tag teams. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 17, 2024 • 1h 9min
AEW: Is the Jon Moxley angle working? | NXT Halloween Havoc 2024 card builds
The fallout from AEW WrestleDream 2024 was significant as build for NXT Halloween Havoc 2024 got off the ground. Host Adam Silverstein breaks it all down starting with NXT [3:00] where three Halloween Havoc matches were set with Ethan Page fighting Trick Williams after standing tall in a No. 1 contendership with Je'Von Evans and Wes Lee as Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia matched up with Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade. "The Silver King" then completes his review of AEW WrestleDream [27:50] before breaking down the week in AEW [40:35], including whether Jon Moxley and his crew are hitting the right notes, Adam Cole immediately coming back to feud with MJF, Kenny Omega's return getting teased and a look at Mercedes Mone's first few months. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 54min
WWE: Roman Reigns reuniting The Bloodline, Rhea Ripley's booking, Brock Lesnar returning?
The Bloodline retakes center stage with Roman Reigns forced to assess his position as Cody Rhodes vs. GUNTHER and Liv Morgan vs. Nia Jax build for WWE Crown Jewel 2024. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [22:15] breaking down how Reigns and Jimmy Uso will get Jey Uso and Sami Zayn back into the fold before dissecting Cody running a hot concurrent storyline with Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then jump into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:01:00], including Rhea Ripley's too-dominant booking, Brock Lesnar's potential return, plans for Damian Priest and LA Knight, setup for Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed and Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill growing the women's tag team division. Plus, the guys discuss various WWE topics [6:25] like AJ Styles' injury, Shinsuke Nakamura's absence and a suddenly revitalized SmackDown besting Raw over consecutive weeks. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 13, 2024 • 32min
AEW WrestleDream 2024 results, instant analysis, grades, reaction: Title changes, returns
AEW WrestleDream 2024 ended with a controversial angle marking the end of Bryan Danielson's full-time career. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic to break down AEW WrestleDream results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" looks at Jon Moxley defeating Danielson in lackluster fashion to add juice to a unique angle, the unexpected returns of MJF and Adam Cole, Konosuke Takeshita becoming international champion over Will Ospreay and Ricochet, heel turns for Wheeler Yuta and Kyle Fletcher, Jay White vs. Hangman Page, Swerve Strickland confronting MVP and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Oct 10, 2024 • 1h 10min
AEW WrestleDream 2024 ultimate preview, card, predictions | NXT continues surge on The CW
AEW WrestleDream 2024 has struggled in its build despite a major main event in Bryan Danielson vs. Jon Moxley. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW WrestleDream ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [44:45]. Adam also covers Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet vs. Konosuke Takeshita, Jay White vs. Hangman Page and the potential debut of Bobby Lashley to confront Swerve Strickland after dissecting the rest of the week in AEW [30:30]. "The Silver King" opens by tackling a stellar NXT show at The Factory in St. Louis [3:50] featuring Randy Orton, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill, Oba Femi vs. Tony D'Angelo for the men's North American championship, the debut of Stephanie Vaquer alongside Giulia and much more. Plus, what did the TV ratings [23:20] look like as NXT and AEW went head-to-head? Follow Getting Over on Twitter & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
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