Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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...

WWE Evolution 2025 featured a shocking finish to IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley as part of an all-time premium live event. Host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE Evolution results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" discusses IYO and Ripley's incredible main event, Naomi's surprise Money in the Bank cash in after losing to Jade Cargill, Becky Lynch opening with a bang alongside Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, Trish Stratus taking Tiffany Stratton to the limit, Charlotte Flair getting major pops alongside Alexa Bliss, Stephanie Vaquer and...

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event featured Goldberg's retirement against GUNTHER and a potentially devastating injury to Seth Rollins, while NXT Great American Bash overdelivered to expectation. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down all the results in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" start with WWE Saturday Night's Main Event [3:00] discussing Goldberg exceeding expectations, fallout from Rollins' knee buckling, Bianca Belair returning during a Jade Cargill and Naomi brawl, Jelly Roll and Logan Paul getting involved with Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre and much more. Adam then tackles NXT Great...

AEW All In: Texas delivered a tremendous trio of main events in Jon Moxley vs. Hangman Page headlining. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene after the show to break down 2025 AEW All In: Texas  results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the Swerve Strickland coming to Hangman's aid, the returns of Darby Allin and Bryan Danielson, Toni Storm and Mercedes Mone delivering the match of the night, Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada leaving something to be desired, concerns about Adam Cole's condition, Will Ospreay helping end the Young B...

AEW All In: Texas 2025 features a loaded card headlined by a trio of legitimate main events. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over’s signature AEW All In: Texas ultimate preview breaking down the match card. Is Hangman Page poised to defeat Jon Moxley again in a Texas Death Match an free the AEW title? Who makes more sense to emerge from Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Mone? Will Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada live up to the hype? Are MJF and Kris Statlander obvious favorites for the Casino Gauntlet matches? How could AE...

WWE Evolution 2025 and NXT Great American Bash 2025 appear set to make headlines bookending a three-show weekend. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an extended retrospective look at the original WWE Evolution from 2018 [4:05] before delivering Getting Over's signature ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [47:55]. Will Rhea Ripley finally beat IYO SKY? Is Becky Lynch set to retain over Bayley and Lyra Valkyria? Are other legends going to join Trish Stratus and Nikki Bella on the show? What's next for Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss plus Asuka & Kairi Sane reforming the Kabuki Warriors? "The Silver King" then...

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event is back just three weeks before WWE SummerSlam 2025 with GUNTHER vs. Goldberg headlining. Host Adam Silverstein opens discussing the latest WWE news [5:05] before attacking The Main Event [12:05] as Seth Rollins' vision comes into focus with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed getting necessary focus on Monday Night Raw. "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [30:30], including Drew McIntyre's return, Cody Rhodes' positioning, Tiffany Stratton's messy segment with Trish Stratus and Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair teaming with Alexa Bliss, Asuka and Kairi Sane reuniting, Judgment Day bringing hilarity and much more...

With a major week of shows ahead, WWE's NXT and AEW attempted to build anticipation and expand their match cards. Host Adam Silverstein opens by discussing a report about WWE hosting events at the UFC Apex before diving into NXT [3:35] where Yoshiki Inamura became Oba Femi's No. 1 contender, Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe teamed up, Ethan Page laid out a challenge for Ricky Saints and Joe Hendry linked with Mike Santana to take down Trick Williams, the TNA Wrestling champion. "The Silver King" next tackles AEW Dynamite 300 [25:40] featuring Hangman Page extending his challenge to Jon Moxley, Mercedes Mone again...

Booking both WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and WWE Evolution simultaneously with WWE SummerSlam 2025 on the horizon has led to a serious creative quandary. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a brief second look at WWE Night of Champions [4:40] before tackling some WWE news [24:40], including what's ahead for Roman Reigns and WWE Survivor Series 2025. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into The Main Event [34:20] covering the booking of another Rhea Ripley title match and what it means for IYO SKY's championship reign, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria thriving while awaiting Becky Lynch, GUNTHER standing out on...

WWE Night of Champions 2025 featured a star-studded main event rivalry showdown between John Cena and CM Punk with King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring both on the line. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE Night of Champions results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. After an extended opening discussing Punk's apology, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover interference from Seth Rollins in the main event; whether Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill won crowns, respectively, over Randy Orton and Asuka as...

AEW All In: Texas 2025 is just over two weeks away with the card shaping up nicely despite a few holes remaining. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across six hours of AEW TV, which featured the surprising return of Kota Ibushi from an extended injury layoff. "The Silver King" covers Jon Moxley looking and sounding the best he has all year ahead of his main event against Hangman Page, Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Mone heating up in a significant way, Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay teaming up against the Young Bucks, formatting for the Casino Gauntlet matches, the...

WWE is moving fast toward a three-show week in mid-July with NXT progressing better than the main roster. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across NXT [22:55], including Jordynne Grace becoming No. 1 contender for Jacy Jayne at WWE Evolution 2025, Trick Williams leveling up during his TNA championship run, Jasper Troy creating issues for Oba Femi and Je'Von Evans, Ethan Page and Ricky Saints building toward a rematch and the continued cratering of the D'Angelo Family storyline. "The Silver King" opens the show welcoming TNA Wrestling legend Abyss (now-WWE producer Chris Park) for a conversation [3:30] covering his inclusion in the...

WWE Night of Champions 2025 has arrived shrouded in controversy as John Cena vs. CM Punk headlines a Saudi Arabia show amid a Middle East conflict. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over’s signature WWE Night of Champions ultimate preview [1:57:35] breaking down all six matches. Are Cody Rhodes (vs. Randy Orton in King of the Ring) and Jade Cargill (vs. Asuka in Queen of the Ring) obvious winners ahead of WWE SummerSlam? Will the Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez street fight live up to expectations? Why are only two titles being defended? "Th...

WWE's NXT focused almost entirely on its women's division as AEW delivered a unique show in Arena Mexico. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a news brief on a lawsuit AEW is facing [2:00] before diving into everything that happened on NXT [7:00], including Blake Monroe signing her contract, Jordynne Grace leading qualifiers for Jacy Jayne's championship, Yoshiki Inamura pinning Trick Williams and the Tony D'Angelo feud going absolutely nowhere. "The Silver King" then breaks down AEW Grand Slam Mexico results [28:45] with Hangman Page opening and closing the show, Mercedes Mone winning another title, Toni Storm dressing as Carmen Sandiego, Mistico getting...