Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

Breaking down pro wrestling with thoughtful analysis of WWE, NXT, AEW, NJPW 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.

Episodes

May 2, 2024 71 mins

NXT Spring Breakin' wrapped its two-week run as the build to AEW Double or Nothing 2024 continued. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands starting with NXT [] where Trick Williams' championship celebration got cut short by Lash Legend, Wes Lee surprised returning after Oba Femi vs. Ivar, Chelsea Green emerged as a challenger for Roxanne Perez, NXT Underground delivered another banger in Natalya vs. Lola Vice...

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WWE Backlash 2024 kicks off the "new era" on a quick build coinciding with WWE Draft 2024. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini offer Getting Over's signature WWE Backlash ultimate preview [2:02:30] predicting and breaking down the card: Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles, Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton, Jey Uso vs. Damian Priest,  Kabuki Warriors vs. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill, Kevin Owens & Randy Orton vs. The Bloodlin...

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NXT and AEW made headlines this week for completely different reasons. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands after opening with news [4:10] involving Cody Rhodes, Goldberg, Will Ospreay, UFC Apex and more. "The Silver King" starts with NXT [16:40] taking an extended look at Trick Williams beating Illja Dragunov for the NXT title -- an explosive moment in the main event of Spring Breakin', Tatum Paxley havin...

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The 2024 WWE Draft is fast approaching, which means it's time for host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini to build their rosters for the upcoming year by engaging in Getting Over's fourth annual WWE Mock Draft [18:15]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" divide up WWE superstars across 22 rounds with more than 60 wrestlers finding homes on the blue and red brands. Did Roman Reigns go No. 1? Was Seth Rollins once again a no-brai...

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WWE is creating momentum as WWE Backlash and WWE King and Queen of the Ring get built simultaneously. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [21:00] discussing Becky Lynch as the new women's world champion over Liv Morgan alongside The Bloodline's refreshing surge thanks to Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga and the remarkable work of Paul Heyman. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then hit The Good, The Bad and ...

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AEW Dynasty delivered another sterling show continuing AEW's hot pay-per-view start to 2024. Shortly after the event, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened to break down AEW Dynasty results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take a deep dive on the epic Will Ospreay vs. Bryan Danielson match and what's next for both wrestlers. The guys also look...

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AEW Dynasty 2024 debuts as the company's newest pay-per-view with headline matches that could shake up the brand. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's AEW Dynasty ultimate preview [51:50] predicting and breaking down the card. Will Swerve Strickland beat Samoa Joe for the title? Is Will Ospreay over Bryan Danielson a foregone conclusion? Did the All In footage gambit actually pay off for FTR vs. The Young Buc...

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WWE's new era is in full swing with Cody Rhodes taking the mantle, The Rock lingering and The Bloodline entering its next phase. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an extended The Main Event [43:00] where they dive into Cody awaiting a WWE championship No. 1 contender, The Bloodline being reimagined with Solo Sikoa attacking Jimmy Uso and Tama Tonga debuting, Rhea Ripley vacating her women's world championshi...

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AEW spent much of the last two weeks on Dynamite taking shots at WWE with Tony Khan making a bone-headed decision to air footage from All In that proved CM Punk right [8:55] and Will Ospreay cutting a misguided promo on Paul Levesque [45:25] that made him look foolish after Adam Copeland tried to end tribalism and reset fans' focus. Host Adam Silverstein explains why shows that should have been focused on building AEW Dynasty went ...

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WWE WrestleMania 40 may be in the books, but the company is not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by breaking down a slew of WWE news [6:00] despite the delayed release of a documentary. The guys discuss the return of "professional wrestling" to WWE, Roman Reigns showing his face, records for SmackDown and Monday Night Raw, reported signings of Jacob Fatu and Giulia, plus more. "The Silver King" and...

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WWE WrestleMania 40 may be in the books, but WWE's new era under Paul Levesque continued with the Raw After WrestleMania featuring huge stars and storyline developments. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into The Main Event [13:05] where they break down the crowd serenading Triple H, Cody Rhodes celebrating his WWE championship win, The Rock laying down a major challenge (and the worst take in show history). "The...

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WWE WrestleMania 40 stands as one of the best events in company history after Cody Rhodes finished the story, ending Roman Reigns epic WWE championship run in the main event Sunday night. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE WrestleMania 40 results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" look at Cody's monume...

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WWE WrestleMania 40 began with a bang as an epic main event featuring The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Saturday set the stage for Sunday. Shortly after the show, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE WrestleMania 40 results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" look at how did The Rock performed in his return...

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WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend kicked off with a bang as NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 emerged as one of the brand's best shows in ages. Shortly after the event, host Adam Silverstein took the mic to break down NXT Stand & Deliver results with grades and reactions in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" looks at why Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes underdelivered, whether Roxanne Perez reclaimed her title over Lyra ...

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WWE WrestleMania 40 is fast approaching with headlines surrounding the company not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into a trio of news-making media moments that have made the Road to WrestleMania even hotter. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" start by breaking down CM Punk's interview on "The MMA Hour" [7:55] where he offered clarity on his return to WWE before eviscerating AEW. The guys then discus...

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Standing as prelude to WWE WrestleMania 40, NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 emanates from Philadelphia as the tentpole event for WWE's the developmental brand. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Stand & Deliver ultimate preview [19:00] predicting and breaking down every match on the card. Will Trick Williams get revenge on Carmelo Hayes? Is it time for Roxanne Perez to reclaim her throne from Lyra Va...

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WWE WrestleMania 40 has arrived as 2024's Road to WrestleMania nears its conclusion in Philadelphia. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE WrestleMania 40 ultimate preview [1:12:50] predicting and breaking down every match across the two-night card. Will Cody Rhodes topple Roman Reigns, one year later? What role will The Rock play in the main event, and will "Stone Cold" ...

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The penultimate episode of WWE's NXT preceding NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 fixed a lot of issues with the building of the card, while AEW Dynamite stood as the brand's only show of the week amid preemptions. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [5:30] where the Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes edition of Prime Target heated up the feud, Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria amped up their rivalry, DIJAK and Josh Briggs became No. ...

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WWE delivered a near-perfect week of TV, igniting the build WrestleMania 40 with an all-time episode of Monday Night Raw featuring The Rock, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss WWE's drastic changes under Paul Levesque [6:15] before moving into The Main Event [19:30] where they dissect Cody's lacking face-to-face with Roman Reigns, The Rock destroying Rhodes ...

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Becky Lynch, WWE superstar and author of "Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average, Average Girl," joins host Adam Silverstein ahead of WWE WrestleMania 40 to discuss her new memoir, challenges presented by former WWE creative, gains made in that area under Paul Levesque, revelations about her relationships with Finn Balor and Charlotte Flair, her WWE status amid a soon-to-be expiring contract, making the most of her NXT championship...

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