Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

AEW WrestleDream 2025 may not have been much of a "dream," but there was plenty to discuss coming out of the show. Host Adam Silverstein grabs the mic to break down 2025 AEW WrestleDream results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley in a controversial "I Quit" match with a surprise return, Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe, Kris Statlander vs. Toni Storm, Mercedes Mone's title-collector booking, transparent efforts with Bandido and why there were simply too many matches without stakes for a pay-per-view.  Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @G...

WWE, NXT, AEW, TNA Wrestling and even NJPW are all covered in a special supersized episode. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into the latest news [2:00], including a string of WWE departures and controversy over the status of Andrade, before co-host Chris Vannini joins [15:30] to share his takes on John Cena vs. AJ Styles and what Seth Rollins' injury means for WWE in the short and long term. "The Silver King" then moves to a breakdown of TNA Bound for Glory 2025 [1:04:30] featuring Mike Santana beating Trick Williams and The Hardy Boyz retiring The Dudley Boyz before covering the week...

A shocking end to Monday Night Raw turned the fallout from WWE Crown Jewel 2025 on its head with major questions now raised about booking through the end of the year into WWE WrestleMania 42. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a brief second look at WWE Crown Jewel [7:10] digging deeper into John Cena vs. AJ Styles and WWE's week in Australia [26:20] before kicking off The Main Event [31:30]. What led to WWE pulling the trigger with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed turning on Seth Rollins, effectively ending The Vision after it had just been established? Is Rollins injured, and if...

WWE Crown Jewel 2025 delivered as arguably the premium live event of the year with John Cena and AJ Styles putting on a match of the year contender. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed his mic after the show for a breakdown of WWE Crown Jewel results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" tackles the booking of Cena-Styles, including an emotional homage to Bray Wyatt, Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins and Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie Vaquer for the Crown Jewel championships both being booked properly, Bronson Reed getting the best of Roman Reigns as The Bloodline...

WWE's NXT and AEW went head-to-head on Tuesday with NXT Showdown battling AEW Title Tuesday for eyeballs. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into the latest wrestling news [2:15] involving Santos Escobar, Kota Ibushi, Karrion Kross and MVP before breaking down both shows. "The Silver King" tackles NXT [13:35] where the head-to-head with TNA Wrestling left a lot to be desired despite Ethan Page and Mustafa Ali putting on the match of the week. The Survivor Series matches failed to deliver as The Hardys won the NXT tag team in fun yet depressing fashion. Adam then breaks down AEW [28:45] with Samoa...

WWE Crown Jewel 2025 stands as the penultimate premium live event of the year with a build that has far exceeded expectations. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over’s signature WWE Crown Jewel ultimate preview [1:27:00] breaking down the match card with predictions and analysis. Will Seth Rollins get his much-needed win over Cody Rhodes? Are John Cena and AJ Styles set to go all out? Might Bronson Reed upset Roman Reigns? Is Rhea Ripley with IYO SKY an obvious winner over Asuka and Kairi Sane? Will Stephanie Vaquer continue her momentum against Ti...

A surprisingly convoluted build to the NXT Showdown with TNA Wrestling along with surprisingly weak booking by AEW for its 6th Anniversary Show and Title Tuesday special lead the program. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into WWE's NXT [4:20] where the don't-call-it-an-invasion by TNA stood as the focus, including surprise returns by Mustafa Ali and Matt Cardona, with Ricky Saints, Trick Williams, Jacy Jayne, Kelani Jordan and Mike Santana standing as team captains going into the special show. "The Silver King" then breaks down the AEW 6th Anniversary Show and build to Title Tuesday [31:40] with Jon Moxley choking the...

The build to WWE Crown Jewel 2025 is hotter than expected with major superstars and significant matches filling out the card. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show by diving into The Main Event [3:40] focused on Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins building a deep storyline, Roman Reigns returning as the devil in Jey Uso's ear and The Vision's growing importance to WWE creative. "The Silver King" then tackles the rest of the week in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [21:30] with the enthralling saga on Monday Night Raw involving IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, Asuka and Kairi Sane taking top billing...

NXT No Mercy 2025 delivered an unexpected title change as part of a card that largely delivered to expectation. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic after the event for a WWE break down of 2025 NXT No Mercy results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Oba Femi and Ricky Saints main eventing as the match of the night, Jordynne Grace battling Blake Monroe in a weaponized steel cage, Jacy Jayne and Lola Vice proving themselves, Je'Von Evans' star continuing to shine against Josh Briggs, Tavion Heights leveling up to Ethan Page, Sol Ruca getting...

There's potential for upheaval around WWE's NXT as AEW moves on to its next pay-per-view unabated. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at some odd news items around Jazmyn Nyx and Gail Kim [2:10] before diving into a busy week in NXT [11:25] that included a TNA Wrestling invasion. "The Silver King" then breaks down the NXT No Mercy 2025 card, ultimate preview-style, with predictions for all six matches [21:30] led by Oba Femi vs. Ricky Saints, Jacy Jayne vs. Lola Vice, Jordynne Grace vs. Blake Monroe and Je'Von Evans vs. Josh Briggs. The script then gets flipped to AEW All Out 2025...

Is WWE running too many shows? Host Adam Silverstein considers that possibility after breaking down the data while taking a second look at WWE Wrestlepalooza [8:40], this after covering WWE news [3:25] on John Cena, AJ Styles and Piper Niven. "The Silver King" next enters The Main Event [18:35] as Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch kick off the WWE Crown Jewel 2025 build with a bang. Plus, Jey Uso's frustrations continue to mount with Jimmy Uso, The Vision and LA Knight. Adam then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [29:25], including Asuka and Kairi Sane fully turning on IYO SKY...

WWE Wrestlepalooza on ESPN delivered a shocking opening match result and some surprises despite mixed reviews. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed his mic after the show for a breakdown of WWE Wrestlepalooza results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" tackles the booking of John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar and what it means for Cena's retirement run, AJ Lee returning to the ring alongside CM Punk against Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins, IYO SKY and Stephanie Vaquer battling for the vacant WWE Women's World Championship, plans for Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre after their main...

AEW All Out 2025 features a mixed card that could create an intriguing show in Toronto, while WWE put forth a special NXT Homecoming episode that relied heavily on nostalgia. Host Adam Silverstein opens by taking on the latest wrestling news [2:00] before tackling NXT Homecoming [8:35] where Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Finn Balor, Sami Zayn Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Bianca Belair, Damian Priest, Carmelo Hayes, Bobby Roode and Shayna Baszler led returning stars into Full Sail. Oba Femi and Trick Williams surprisingly set up a title vs. title match while NXT No Mercy continued building in the background. "The Silver King"...

WWE Wrestlepalooza marks the company's debut on ESPN with John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar main eventing a card loaded with major stars. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Wrestlepalooza ultimate preview [47:20] breaking down all five matches with predictions. Will Cena beat Lesnar in his retirement run? What should we expect as AJ Lee returns alongside CM Punk against Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins? Will Rhea Ripley or Asuka factor into IYO SKY vs. Stephanie Vaquer? Why was Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre rushed onto the show? Are The Usos...

In a special announcement, WWE WrestleMania 43 was set for Saudi Arabia in 2027 with the Show of Shows heading overseas for the first time in its history. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a deep dive into WWE's controversial decision with its biggest premium live event [5:05] before leading Getting Over's signature instant analysis review of Worlds Collide results [31:35] as WWE and AAA went head to head in Las Vegas. "The Silver King" covers El Hijo del Vikingo defending his AAA Mega Championship against Dominik Mysterio, El Demonito battling La Yesca as Finn Balor & Roxanne Perez fought Mr. Iguana & Lola Vice, an...

Notable shows approach for WWE's NXT and AEW with returns abound. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a take on Bryan Danielson's recent comments about WWE and AEW [3:35] before diving into the latest developments across NXT [9:50], including surprises from Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Tiffany Stratton, Carmelo Hayes and Tyler Breeze; Blake Monroe turning into the woman from hell and Je'Von Evans showing out leading into NXT Homecoming and NXT No Mercy. "The Silver King" then breaks down AEW [30:40], which featured Kyle Fletcher confronting Hangman Page, Daniel Garcia turning heel on Daniel Garcia joining Jon Moxley and the Death...

The long-awaited return of AJ Lee takes center stage as WWE Wrestlepalooza and the ESPN debut near. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover AJ's incredible appearance in Chicago to open The Main Event [25:40] as Becky Lynch, CM Punk and Seth Rollins have created an intriguing storyline that captivates through emotion and shared history. The guys also discuss John Cena's final SmackDown appearance, the Sami Zayn match and the unnecessary nature of Brock Lesnar's return. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:06:00], including Jey Uso's growing ego, The Usos reforming, LA...

AEW announced important adjustments to its pay-per-views as WWE's NXT maintained its path toward a pair of forthcoming shows. After breaking down some news [1:50], host Adam Silverstein tackles the latest from NXT [10:25], including DarkState finally getting over, DIY returning to confront Trick Williams, Blake Monroe becoming the "woman from hell" against Jordynne Grace, Joe Hendry appearing after Oba Femi and Ricky Saints brawl and Jaida Parker bumping meat with Lash Legend. "The Silver King" then covers the week in AEW [32:00] where Kenny Omega got written off again, Don Callis Family took over two shows and laid out Hangman Page...

No time was wasted building for WWE Wrestlepalooza with an incredible Monday Night Raw in Paris standing as one of the best TV episodes of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a brief second look at WWE Clash in Paris [3:25] before tackling The Main Event [19:55] where Becky Lynch firmly put CM Punk in his place, AJ Lee's return got teased, Seth Rollins stayed uncommonly silent and a beatdown by Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed led to the potential reformation of The Usos after a Jey Uso & LA Knight team up. "The Silver King" and "Vintage"...

WWE Clash in Paris delivered a shocking finish and mix of matches that overdelivered and underdelivered with WWE Wrestlepalooza looming. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini grabbed their mics after the show for a break down of WWE Clash in Paris results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" tackle Seth Rollins going at it alone against CM Punk, LA Knight and Jey Uso; John Cena vs. Logan Paul exceeding every expectation; Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed opening with a banger; Becky Lynch battling with Nikki Bella; Sheamus and Rusev slapping...

WWE's NXT and AEW followed up special events with quality shows, setting the stage for quick turnarounds. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at changes coming to WWE television as football season gets underway [2:25] before breaking down the latest across both brands. "The Silver King" begins with NXT [16:40] where Ricky Saints stepped to Oba Femi as the new No. 1 contender, Jordynne Grace cost Blake Monroe yet again, Trick Williams was strangely absent and the elevation of WWE Speed confused. Adam then covers AEW [36:00] as Hangman Page got involved with Don Callis Family, Darby Allin got hardcore while challenging...

WWE Clash in Paris features a star-studded match card with John Cena and Roman Reigns headlining. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Clash in Paris ultimate preview [1:41:30] breaking down five matches. Does Bronson Reed have a shot? Might Brock Lesnar show up? Will CM Punk, LA Knight or Jey Uso emerge over Seth Rollins? Is Becky Lynch a no-brainer over Nikki Bella? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [13:05] focused on Cena's feud with Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre's reemergence, Cody Rhodes' absence and Randy Orton's return...

NXT Heatwave 2025 delivered a thrilling men's main event with women otherwise dominating the program. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic after the event for a WWE break down of 2025 NXT Heatwave results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Oba Femi and Je'Von Evans putting on a future-focused banger, Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe proving their stardom, Ethan Page & Chelsea Green being over huge as Canadians, Jacy Jayne's thrilling TNA Knockouts title defense against Masha Slamovich and Ash by Elegance, DarkState taking Hank & Tank to the limit and Jaida Parker vs. Kelani Jordan...

AEW Forbidden Door 2025 may not have been all that "forbidden," but there was plenty to discuss coming out of the show in London. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic after the show to break down 2025 AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland being written off, a chaotic steel cage lights out match involving Jon Moxley and Darby Allin, the overbooking of Hangman Page vs. MJF, Toni Storm and Athena delivering as expected, Mercedes Mone claiming a ninth championship, Hurt Syndicate not doing...

WWE Wrestlepalooza was announced with John Cena expected to main event against Brock Lesnar, moving up the start of WWE's deal with ESPN by nearly seven months. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show diving into  facts and details about the five-year WWE and ESPN deal [3:13] before tackling ultimate previews for NXT Heatwave 2025 [15:15] and AEW Forbidden Door 2025 [40:25]. "The Silver King" breaks down whether Je'Von Evans is ready to beat Oba Femi for the NXT championship, Will Ospreay supposedly working on a neck that requires surgery, AEW's confounding booking of Hangman Page vs. MJF, why patience is acceptable with Jordynne Grace a...

Just under two weeks from WWE Clash in Paris, the match card is building nicely as WWE remains hellbent on adding events to its end-of-year calendar. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of what's ahead for WWE [2:45] and a review of AAA TripleMania XXXIII [7:05] before co-host Chris Vannini joins to hit a triple Main Event [26:05] focused on Naomi's pregnancy announcement and the future of the WWE Women's World Championship, Roman Reigns' latest return to save Jey Uso from Seth Rollins and The Vision, and whether Drew McIntyre's elevation back into the main event against Cody Rhodes is permanent...

NXT Heatwave 2025 and AEW Forbidden Door 2025 both took major steps forward as main events were established and cards were built this week. Host Adam Silverstein opens by tackling the week across NXT [2:45] led by Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans and Moose battling DarkState in a showcase of WWE's young talent. Jordynne Grace achieved some much-needed character development as Lash Legend and Nia Jax put on a big meaty banger, Jacy Jayne faced a war on two fronts, Joe Hendry picked up an easy win and Chelsea Green alongside Ethan Page remained hysterical. "The Silver King" then breaks down...

The 2025 WWE Clash in Paris card continues to strengthen even as WWE TV flattens. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [39:30] exploring the John Cena vs. Logan Paul booking, Drew McIntyre and LA Knight being elevated back into the main event, how Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins are running as new champions, and what's ahead for CM Punk, Jey Uso, Roman Reigns, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:21:35], including IYO SKY as the main character of Monday Night Raw, plans for...

Builds are underway for WWE NXT Heatwave 2025 and AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025 with both brands refreshing their storylines while concluding the summer and entering the fall. Host Adam Silverstein opens by covering the news of the day [4:20] taking a second look at the WWE-ESPN deal and Roman Reigns' immediate future before breaking down NXT [8:55] where Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans, Ethan Page and Ricky Saints are leading a resurgent men's division; Sol Ruca and Tatum Paxley put on a banger for the North American title; Jordynne Grace chased Blake Monroe out of the building and Joe Hendry...

WWE and ESPN announced a landmark five-year agreement to air WWE premium live events domestically in the United States on its new streaming service starting in 2026. Host Adam Silverstein covers this breaking news with an instant reaction to the deal and exclusive details you will not hear anywhere else, including the terms of the WWE-ESPN agreement, what will not be airing on ESPN, how to access the streaming service and associated costs. "The Silver King" also discusses the future of the WWE archive, what's next for NXT and AAA premium live events, and the potential bundling of TNA Wrestling...

WWE SummerSlam 2025 fallout has been substantial both on and off TV. Host Adam Silverstein starts by taking a second look at the first two-night WWE SummerSlam headlined by John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes [3:35] before wading into a bevy of controversial WWE news [39:45], including the shocking return of Brock Lesnar. "The Silver King" then enters The Main Event [48:35] covering Seth Rollins officially forming The Vision, defending his newly won WWE world heavyweight championship against LA Knight and leading his group to flatten Roman Reigns and CM Punk. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:00:10] tackles Becky Lynch ethering Nikki Bella...

WWE SummerSlam 2025 concluded with controversy as the stellar Night 2 main event featuring John Cena and Cody Rhodes in a street fight was followed by a shocking return. Host Adam Silverstein jumped the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE SummerSlam results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers the decision to turn Cena babyface on the go-home SmackDown, the crowd response to Cody, Naomi tearing it up with IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch brutalizing Lyra Valkyria, TLC delivering an absolute car crash, Dominik Mysterio and AJ Styles honoring Eddie...

WWE SummerSlam 2025 began with a bang as an epic Night 1 main event featuring GUNTHER and CM Punk on Saturday set the stage for Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena headlining Night 2 on Sunday. Host Adam Silverstein jumped the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE SummerSlam results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers the shocking climax to the main event with a returning Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and Jey Uso teaming up, Jelly Roll and Logan Paul staring alongside Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre, the surprising outcome to Tiffany Stratton vs...

There were hits and misses across WWE's NXT and AEW this week as the brands continued building for late-August shows. Host Adam Silverstein opens by tackling NXT [4:20], which featured Je'Von Evans becoming the main character ahead of a showdown with Oba Femi and/or Trick Williams, Blake Monroe creating controversy in a promo at Jordynne Grace, Tony D'Angelo's future coming into question, Nia Jax attacking Lash Legend and Ethan Page defending his title against Santino Marella. "The Silver King" then dives into the week across AEW [30:00], including Hangman Page vs. Jon Moxley getting quickly run back, MJF attacking Mark...

WWE SummerSlam 2025 has arrived with a loaded match card for the first two-night edition of WWE's summer showcase. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over’s signature WWE SummerSlam ultimate preview [41:20] breaking down every match across Night 1 and Night 2 [1:41:20] with predictions and analysis. Will Cody Rhodes end heel John Cena and win the title, and should The Rock surprise? Who will emerge from GUNTHER vs. CM Punk, and is Seth Rollins actually injured? Will Naomi vs. IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley live up to its lofty expectations? Are Jade Cargill and the Al...

Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show remembering Hulk Hogan, who died at age 71. The guys discuss Hogan's impact in professional wrestling and American popular culture, controversies that surrounded him in late in life and Hulkamania from the 1980s to today. "The Silver King"  breaks down the latest across NXT and AEW after a pit stop analyzing TNA Slammiversary 2025 [34:35], which saw Trick Williams retain and Jacy Jayne win titles while AJ Styles returned to the brand and The Hardys made  history. Adam continues by tackling NXT [49:40] where The Undertaker chokeslammed Trick, Blake Monroe and Jordynne Grace go...

Roman Reigns and John Cena both returned to WWE TV, though it was the women who stood out building the 2025 WWE SummerSlam card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:40] covering Cena's attempt at gaslighting Cody Rhodes, the street fight stipulation for their match, Reigns confronting Paul Heyman and Jey Uso's role in the expected feud. The guys also break off a conversation about Goldberg's sour grapes over his retirement and expectations for "WWE Unreal." The Silver King then breaks down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [58:00] from Monday Night Raw and SmackDown...

Neither WWE's NXT nor AEW put their best foot forward coming out of special shows, though the follow up to AEW All In: Texas was remarkably ho-hum. Host Adam Silverstein opens by taking a second look at NXT Great American Bash before diving into NXT [5:10], which featured Trick Williams and Jacy Jayne building for TNA Slammiversary 2025, Tony D'Angelo standing tall as his family came crashing down and Jordynne Grace wrecking shop while demanding Blake Monroe. "The Silver King" then focuses on a second look at AEW All In before tackling AEW Dynamite [26:05], including Hangman Page and Toni Storm celebrating...

TNA Wrestling president Carlos Silva joins host Adam Silverstein for an extensive conversation ahead of TNA Slammiversary 2025, the brand's tentpole annual pay-per-view. Silva covers his first foray into professional wrestling, why fans should expect a "phenomenal" show, TNA's path toward profitability and its unique selling proposition as the third major brand in North America. Adam also has Silva dive into the TNA-WWE partnership, including WWE's motivation for reaching across the aisle, the creative process between NXT and TNA and whether TNA (along with Anthem Sports Group) is an acquisition prospect for WWE (TKO). "The Silver King" then previews TNA...

The build for WWE SummerSlam 2025 got off to a hot start on Monday Night Raw with Roman Reigns' return to save CM Punk and Jey Uso ending the show with a bang. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Evolution [5:40] before diving into The Main Event [39:40] looking at Bron Breakker dominating a gauntlet match to determine GUNTHER's No. 1 contender. The guys discuss the legitimacy of Seth Rollins' injury, how plans may change and what's ahead for Reigns. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:04:10] led...