Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE has entered its usual holiday down period as 2022 nears its end with a filler episode of SmackDown and relatively boring edition of Raw leading to stagnant storylines. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a discussion of the latest allegations against former WWE chairman Vince McMahon [2:00] and close it with an update on William Regal [1:35:00]. The Main Event [10:00] takes a look at Sami Zayn preparing for his big night on SmackDown with Kevin Owens stealing the show on Raw. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [32:25] where topics include Bobby Lashley’s kayfabe firing, Bray Wyatt cooling off, New Day's usage, character changes for Asuka and Alexa Bliss, Kurt Angle's birthday, Gable Steveson's future and much more from the week in WWE. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just minutes after NXT Deadline 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein sat down to analyze NXT Deadline results with grades for each match and predictions going forward on Getting Over's signature instant analysis show. The debuting Iron Survivor Challenge served as the event's hot topic with the match concept ultimately exceeding expectations as two No. 1 contenders were crowned. The question is whether the expected winners -- Roxanne Perez and Carmelo Hayes -- actually came out on top. Beyond that, New Day surprised in a tag team championship battle with Pretty Deadly, Bron Breakker and Apollo Crews tussled over the NXT title, and Alba Fyre met long-time rival Isla Dawn to potentially end their feud. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's final premium live event of 2022 arrives from its developmental brand with NXT Deadline featuring two Iron Survivor Challenge matches and a pair of championship bouts. Host Adam Silverstein dives into NXT Deadline with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview breaking down every match and storyline with predictions [41:00]. Are Carmelo Hayes and Roxanne Perez the obvious winners, will Bron Breakker get past Apollo Crews, and does New Day have any chance of getting an excursion in NXT? "The Silver King" answers all of that and more. But first, Adam dives into the latest from AEW [3:20] ahead of Winter is Coming and ROH Final Battle, including Ricky Starks' starring moment opposite MJF, William Regal's departure angle, Jon Moxley stepping into a leadership role and possible hints about Sasha Banks debuting for the brand [24:35]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE is attempting to manage its in-between time with Survivor Series: WarGames in the books and the Royal Rumble still months away. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into a mixed bag across SmackDown and Raw starting with The Main Event [15:35] where the Bloodline storyline enters its next phase with Solo Sikoa dominating and questions remaining about Sami Zayn's allegiance. The guys also discuss William Regal's potential return to WWE and what it will mean both in front of the camera and backstage. Next, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [41:15] where topics include a revitalized women's division featuring more talent and better storylines -- led by Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley and Damage CTRL -- an extreme focus from Seth Rollins, Bobby Lashley and others on Austin Theory's United States championship, Ricochet vs. Santos Escobar in the World Cup final and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

After trending upwards last week, both AEW and NXT fell flat as the brands respectively build towards AEW Winter is Coming and NXT Deadline. Host Adam Silverstein opens with AEW [5:30] where "Hangman" Adam Page returned to confront Jon Moxley, MJF delivered a lacking promo in his first appearance as AEW champion, William Regal appeared to be written out of the territory and the Jericho Appreciation Society vs. Blackpool Combat Club feud reached new lows. Next, "The Silver King" tackles NXT [39:50] where Shawn Michaels hosted a roundtable to determine the Iron Survivor Challenge participants, DIJAK made his in-ring return and Bron Breakker confronted Apollo Crews at a diner in what felt like a filler episode. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Fresh off a stellar performance at WWE Survivor Series WarGames, women's tag team champion Dakota Kai stops by Getting Over for an exclusive interview detailing her crazy 2022. Dakota joins host Adam Silverstein for a conversation that dives into her whirlwind four months since returning at SummerSlam, becoming Ms. WarGames after an MVP performance this year, getting into a groove again in the ring, the origins and formation of Damage CTRL, IYO SKY being the best kind of psychopath, Bayley remaining a supportive friend, her frustrations with NXT in 2021 and why she did not end up signing elsewhere before Triple H called with an opportunity to rejoin WWE. This is a conversation you do not want to miss. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The fallout from 2022 WWE Survivor Series WarGames started immediately after the show as Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens got into a heated confrontation backstage. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss the alleged incident before moving to The Main Event [15:00] where The Bloodline embracing Sami Zayn and what it means for future WWE storylines creates intrigue. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down the rest of the week across SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and the Ugly [42:00] with topics including Becky Lynch becoming The Man (of the people), Mia Yim and Candice LaRae being featured, Rhea Ripley invading the Mysterio family's Thanksgiving, changes to Seth Rollins and Austin Theory and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just minutes after WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Survivor Series WarGames results with grades for each match and predictions going forward on Getting Over's signature instant analysis. As WarGames matches moved in different directions, Sami Zayn's relationships with Kevin Owens as well as Roman Reigns and The Bloodline took center stage. Meanwhile, Becky Lynch's return created intrigue for the women as she aligned with Bianca Belair and stood off with Bayley and Rhea Ripley. Plus, Seth Rollins vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Austin Theory tore the house down, AJ Styles vs. Finn Balor shined, and Ronda Rousey vs. Shotzi proved a disappointment. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW's fallout from Full Gear and NXT's build to Deadline take center stage on this special Thanksgiving episode. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest from both brands beginning with AEW [4:38] where Dynamite featured a couple banger matches -- Death Triangle vs. The Elite, Chris Jericho vs. Tomohiro Ishii -- but not much in the way of pay-per-view follow up other than William Regal being threatened by Jon Moxley with Bryan Danielson playing peacemaker. "The Silver King" then moves to NXT [24:25] where Wes Lee finally dispatched Carmelo Hayes, Dijak returned, Bron Breakker got some character development, Chase U entertained, Scrypts debuted and the women were again heavily featured. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's final premium live event of the year arrives with WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022 featuring two signature battles inside the structure, a pair of championship bouts and a dream match. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Survivor Series WarGames with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [40:40] breaking down every match and storyline with predictions. Will Roman Reigns and The Bloodline emerge from WarGames, or will Sheamus or Kevin Owens stand tall? Is Becky Lynch the obvious fifth woman joining Bianca Belair in the battle against Damage CTRL and Rhea Ripley, or is a different surprise in store? Plus, Ronda Rousey vs. Shotzi suffers from a lacking build, Seth Rollins defends against Bobby Lashley and a rebuilt Austin Theory, and AJ Styles vs. Finn Balor will likely be too sweet. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" hit it all after The Good The Bad and The Ugly [8:25] where topics include Bray Wyatt's feud with LA Knight, Mustafa Ali's underdog role and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just minutes after AEW Full Gear 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down AEW Full Gear results with grades for each match and predictions going forward on Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss three title changes, whether Jon Moxley vs. MJF for the AEW world title was successfully executed, the return of The Elite and the real Kenny Omega, Saraya's first match in five years vs. Britt Baker, Toni Storm vs. Jamie Hayer being featured, what's next for Samoa Joe, Wardlow and Chris Jericho, and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.

AEW's final pay-per-view of 2022 has arrived with AEW Full Gear featuring a huge main-event showdown between Jon Moxley and MJF along with a number of intriguing matches that should make for an interesting card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Full Gear with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [11:30] breaking down every match and storyline with predictions. Will MJF beat Mox for the title, and if so, will he do it as a face or heel? What will Saraya look like in her return to action against Britt Baker? Are The Elite shoe-ins for the trios championships? Why exactly are Sting and Jeff Jarrett on this card? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all that and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Will the title reigns of Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose ever end? The featured NXT champions successfully defended their respective titles again this week, leading host Adam Silverstein to wonder who will actually knock them off their perches. "The Silver King" also dives into Shawn Michaels' announcement of the Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline, a banger between Apollo Crews and JD McDonagh, Booker T continuing to shine, Zoey Stark's promo segment, the surprising debut of Isla Dawn, the identity of Scrypts and much more from this week's NXT. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE is quickly moving to Survivor Series WarGames with builds for the signature matches taking major steps. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the men's match in The Main Event [16:15] where The Usos and New Day reignited their rivalry ahead of a clunky segment with Sheamus and Drew McIntyre returning to confront Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. The guys discuss Kevin Owens' injury, who will step up for the babyfaces, Sami Zayn's future and the eventual return of Cody Rhodes. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover the rest of SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [34:10] where topics include a questionable double turn with Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley crushing Mustafa Ali, Austin Theory's tremendous rebound, Mia Yim and Rhea Ripley joining WarGames, a potential Becky Lynch return, Shotzi stepping to Ronda Rousey, Bray Wyatt feuding with LA Knight, the SmackDown World Cup and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW and NXT bounced back with improved shows as the brands build to AEW Full Gear 2022 and NXT Deadline, respectively. Host Adam Silverstein opens with AEW [7:30] where dynamite promos from MJF and Jon Moxley added intensity to their title match, Saraya revealed she has been cleared to wrestle, Katsuyori Shibata returned to the ring (with Mike Tyson on commentary), Jeff Jarrett confounded again, and a convoluted match with Chris Jericho, Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli and Sammy Guevara emerged. "The Silver King" moves to NXT [44:45] where Zoey Stark turned heel, Cora Jade and Indi Hartwell stood out in promos, the Grayson Waller Effect made waves, the futures for Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose as NXT champions came into focus, and we got the best presentation yet for JD McDonagh and The Schism. Plus: What is the big NXT Deadline announcement, and when will Donovan Dijak and Scrypts debut? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's hot streak under Triple H came to a screeching halt Monday night as Raw wasted the momentum from Crown Jewel with a lackluster show featuring one of the worst crowds in years. Host Adam Silverstein opens with some bonus takes from Crown Jewel [8:25] before moving to The Main Event for an in-depth look at what went wrong Monday night, primarily as Austin Theory failed to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase during a United States open challenge involving a double turn by Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley [14:45]. "The Silver King" then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw this week [46:25], including the GUNTHER vs. Rey Mysterio banger, Mia Yim returning to neutralize Rhea Ripley, Nikki Cross helping trash the 24/7 championship, Survivor Series: WarGames plans coming together, Matt Riddle's odd insertion into The Usos vs. New Day, improvements for Liv Morgan and Shayna Baszler, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Shortly after WWE Crown Jewel 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Crown Jewel results with grades for each match and predictions going forward to WWE Survivor Series: WarGames and WrestleMania 39 with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss Logan Paul's incredible showing against Roman Reigns (plus Logan's unfortunate injury), meat-on-meat action with Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley and Braun Strowman vs. Omos, two tremendous women's matches with Bianca Belair vs. Bayley and Asuka & Alexa Bliss vs. Damage CTRL, Bray Wyatt's storyline development, a potential Sasha Banks return and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.

AEW took a surprising turn for the worse after weeks of quality booking despite Full Gear approaching, while NXT continued making strides in its white-and-gold era. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything from both brands with the final two months of 2022 ahead. "The Silver King" kicks off with AEW [5:25] where surprising appearances by Jeff Jarrett, Katsuyori Shibata, Colt Cabana ... and Rick Ross were featured rather than top champions and challengers, creating a strange episode of Dynamite with few positives as The Elite and House of Black appear to be nearing returns. Next, Adam dives into NXT [40:50] with champions Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose returning to see challengers step up as R-Truth suffered a serious injury, Zoey Stark teased a heel turn and T-Bar appears to be morphing back into Donovan Dijak. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE prepares for its penultimate premium live event of 2022 with WWE Crown Jewel featuring three championship matches and a few rivalry feuds. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Crown Jewel with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [1:18:30] breaking down every match and storyline with predictions. Would WWE be insane enough to end Roman Reigns' run and put the title on Logan Paul? Will Bayley finally get over Bianca Belair? How much damn meat will be slapped when Brock Lesnar fights Bobby Lashley? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all that and more. The guys open with The Main Event [8:45] covering the all-time "Ucey" segment featuring Reigns, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso and The Bloodline as well as the latest in the Bray Wyatt saga. Plus, Adam interviews Austin Theory [33:45], and Chris joins for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [48:45] with topics including Theory vs. Seth Rollins, Emma returning vs. Ronda Rousey, Johnny Gargano's whistleblowing and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Brand new NXT North American champion Wes Lee joins the show for an extended conversation with host Adam Silverstein [3:05] covering his road to WWE, the unplanned end of MSK, representation, his relationship with Shawn Michaels, changes to NXT and the genesis of his name. "The Silver King" then breaks down the first NXT after Halloween Havoc [37:00] with the tag team titles featured prominently, Apollo Crews focusing on Bron Breakker, R-Truth surprising, JD McDonagh finally figuring things out and Simone Johnson (Ava Raine) making her debut. Next, Adam looks at the week across AEW [1:02:12], including the imminent return of The Elite with a tease on Dynamite, whether MJF's babyface turn is a ruse, plans for Jon Moxley and Bryan Danielson, what's next for Chris Jericho, FTR vs. Swerve in Our Glory and prominent stars still missing in action. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's premium live event schedule is undergoing a shakeup as Crown Jewel approaches with Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul as the main event. Host Adam Silverstein opens with news on WWE's schedule [3:35] as co-host Chris Vannini joins to begin The Main Event [26:15] with long-term plans for The Bloodline coming into focus. The guys discuss what to expect at Crown Jewel, teams for Survivor Series WarGames and whether Sami Zayn or Kevin Owens is poised for a title chance in early 2023. They also take an in-depth look at Bray Wyatt's evolving character. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [51:40] where topics include Rhea Ripley's rise boosting Dominik Mysterio and Judgment Day, Nikki Cross' return, Ronda Rousey and Liv Morgan's character changes, too little Seth Rollins, Matt RIddle's unfortunate booking, continued failures with Baron Corbin and Raw being stuck in midcard hell. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just minutes after NXT Halloween Havoc 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein sat down to dive into NXT Halloween Havoc results with grades for each match and predictions going forward on Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" breaks down a pair of banger matches for the NXT and North American championships, Bron Breakker's future, Ilja Dragunov's place in professional wrestling, Wes Lee's special moment, when Mandy Rose's title reign will finally end, and how four youngsters in Roxanne Perez, Cora Jade, Julius Creed and Damon Kemp all left strong impressions in NXT's penultimate premium live event of the year. Plus, news and notes from Shawn Michaels post-show conference call. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.

A successful go-home show to NXT Halloween Havoc 2022 featured superstars from the WWE main roster, while an exciting edition of AEW Dynamite unfortunately ended with "Hangman" Adam Page suffering a concussion. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into both brands one day earlier than usual. "The Silver King" wraps up with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview providing predictions and picks for NXT Halloween Havoc [40:18], including whether the long title reigns of Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose finally end. Plus: Shinsuke Nakamura, Rhea Ripley, Raquel Rodriguez, Austin Theory and the Good Brothers appear on NXT. However, Adam begins with a look at AEW [5:48], including Hangman's condition coming out of his AEW title match with Jon Moxley, an expert-level promo segment between MJF and William Regal, what the future holds for Bryan Danielson, plans for Saraya and Britt Baker, three Ring of Honor debuts and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE focused on intensity this week with two attack segments ramping up the excitement as Roman Reigns was absent and The Bloodline took a backseat. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event where they focus on Bray Wyatt's first in-ring segment [22:00]. "The Silver King" explains why Wyatt intrigued and impressed, while "Vintage" breaks down why he remains in wait-and-see mode. The guys move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [40:00] where topics include raising the rent in Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross, Sami Zayn and Jey Uso getting along, Mustafa Ali being elevated against Seth Rollins, Rey Mysterio moving to SmackDown and becoming No. 1 contender, the too-heavy focus on Damage CTRL, Liv Morgan going extreme and the botched returns of Elias (invading the Rollins vs. Matt Riddle Feud) and Baron Corbin alongside JBL. Plus: NXT infusions with the main roster and reported changes to WWE's premium live event schedule. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW got back to basics as Dynamite delivered in its Toronto debut, while NXT continued its build to Halloween Havoc with an improved show. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything across a trio of AEW shows, including another Battle of the Belts, and the latest NXT. "The Silver King" opens with AEW [16:35] where MJF and "Hangman" Adam Page delivered notable promos that may indicate character changes, Daniel Garcia's heel turn became a swerve elongating an endless faction feud, Renee Paquette debuted with a far-too-limited role initially, Orange Cassidy won his first title and the women's division was par for the course. Next, Adam dives into NXT [49:25] as the Halloween Havoc card came into greater focus, Nathan Frazer and Axiom put on a banger, Sonya Deville made a surprise return alongside Toxic Attraction, Booker T stepped into his new commentary role, and both Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez appear ready to get some main roster rub. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE bookended Extreme Rules with the season premieres of SmackDown and Raw, two divergent shows that featured exciting returns and debuts. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an overview of the premieres, changes WWE made to its broadcasting teams and a surprising lack of Bray Wyatt. The guys then slide into The Main Event [26:15] where Roman Reigns and The Bloodline dominate the conversation with the incredible work of Sami Zayn and Jey Uso stealing the spotlight. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [44:50] with topics including Brock Lesnar's surprising return to confront Bobby Lashley, Seth Rollins winning the United States championship, the DX 25th anniversary celebration, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows returning alongside AJ Styles, Judgment Day's future, booking problems in the women's division, Legado del Fantasma's main roster debut with Zelina Vega, and LA Knight's emergence. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just minutes after WWE Extreme Rules 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Extreme Rules results with grades for each match and predictions going forward to Crown Jewel and beyond with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss the electric return of Bray Wyatt after the close of the show and whether it was one of the best such moments in wrestling history. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins in the Fight Pit with Daniel Cormier as the special guest referee; a thrilling and shocking finish to Edge vs. Finn Balor in an "I Quit" match that involved Beth Phoenix and Rhea Ripley; women's title decisions involving Bianca Belair, Bayley, Liv Morgan and Ronda Rousey; the booking of Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross in a strap match; and the Brawling Brutes putting on yet another banger with Imperium in a donnybrook. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.

AEW celebrated its three-year anniversary this week, while NXT introduced its third major era with new branding a continued build to Halloween Havoc. Host Adam Silverstein looks at everything that went down across both products starting with AEW [4:20] where controversy swirled around Andrade El Idolo and Sammy Guevara that overshadowed Dynamite and created another solid show. "The Silver King" then moves to NXT [42:50] where a set change and adjustments to the main event booking were highlights on an episode that largely lacked in the wrestling department. Other topics include Daniel Garcia being stuck in purgatory, Chris Jericho never losing, National Scissoring Day with The Acclaimed, Saraya's status, the Creed Brothers' potential, Mandy Rose's future as champion and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE appropriately heads to Philadelphia for 2022 WWE Extreme Rules, which features a card filled with stipulation matches but missing some top champions. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Extreme Rules with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [1:13:00] breaking down every match and storyline with predictions. Will Bayley climb the ladder over Bianca Belair and/or will Ronda Rousey get more extreme than Liv Morgan to become new women's champions? Is Drew McIntyre winning his blood feud with Karrion Kross a must? Will this be the end of Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins with Daniel Cormier officiating in the Fight Pit? How will Edge or Finn Balor get the other to say, "I Quit?" "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all that and more after opening with the death of Antonio Inoki, covering the newest White Rabbit clues leading to a potential Bray Wyatt return in The Main Event [14:15] and discussing the latest from The Bloodline across SmackDown and Raw during The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [30:15]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW began establishing storylines following Grand Slam, while NXT prepared for its latest rebranding as it continued building to Halloween Havoc. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything from the last week across both brands starting with NXT [5:30] where Ilja Dragunov inserted himself between Bron Breakker and JD McDonagh, Alba Fyre stalked Mandy Rose, Pretty Deadly shined and some rough booking decisions disappointed. Next, "The Silver King" moves to AEW [31:12] where he first breaks down Rampage: Grand Slam, including the Golden Ticket battle royal and appearances from Great Muta and Action Bronson. AEW Dynamite featured an odd double feature of Juice Robinson and Bandido challenging respective champions Jon Moxley and Chris Jericho, Saraya's abysmal attempt to start another "revolution," MJF establishing himself as a threat and Daniel Garcia remaining constipated in his breakaway from Jericho. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The two-year storyline featuring Roman Reigns and The Bloodline received a shot in the arm as Sami Zayn was finally accepted by the faction. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open this week's WWE episode with The Main Event [11:35] focusing on arguably the segment of the year as Reigns welcomed Zayn into his family with open arms. The guys dive into the fascinating dynamics of Zayn and Jey Uso, how the Samoan elders could ignite The Rock's return and The Usos' place in the tag team pantheon. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [43:10] where topics include the latest White Rabbit teases for Bray Wyatt, Edge's surprise return against Finn Balor and Judgment Day, Candice LaRae's debut and the build to Bianca Belair vs. Bayley. Plus: Extreme Rules is finally getting extreme again as Liv Morgan takes a risk, Braun Strowman and Otis bump meat, Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross bores and Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins intensifies. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam 2022 again delivered strong action and a couple surprises as NXT focused on rebranding and transitioning its product. Host Adam Silverstein dives into everything that went down across both brands this week starting with extended analysis and grades of the AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam results [3:55]. "The Silver King" looks at Jon Moxley outlasting Bryan Danielson, a far-too-heavy focus on MJF, the debut of Saraya (WWE's Paige) and the decisions to strap up Chris Jericho and The Acclaimed. Adam then moves to NXT [45:10] where topics include the convoluted booking of Solo Sikoa's North American championship storyline, Ilja Dragunov's surprise return, plans for Carmelo Hayes, Toxic Attraction's future and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE is running hot with three premium live events over the next two months. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini waste no time jumping into The Main Event to analyze the booking of Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul at WWE Crown Jewel [6:30], how The Bloodline has become an epic long-term storyline [31:55] and the positives and negatives of Triple H transitioning to WWE Survivor Series: WarGames for the first time [49:30]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then lead off The Good, The Bad and The Ugly by diving into the "White Rabbit" teases and whether they indicate the forthcoming return of Bray Wyatt [1:02:25]. Other topics include: Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins in the Fight Pit at WWE Extreme Rules, Bobby Lashley's United States championship run, the development of Damage CTRL and Judgment Day, Finn Balor confronting AJ Styles and the improving tag team division. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Change is coming to NXT and AEW with host Adam Silverstein here to break it all down across an in-depth episode covering the happenings across both brands. "The Silver King" begins with NXT [3:20] where a white-and-gold rebrand appears to be on the horizon following a tremendous one-year anniversary of the NXT 2.0 product. On that show, a surprise appearance from Solo Sikoa led to a notable title change, the women were heavily featured and numerous storylines built on the road to Halloween Havoc. Adam next dives into AEW Dynamite's build to Grand Slam [37:25], including the Jon Moxley vs. Bryan Danielson final, MJF's focus on Mox, Stokely Hathaway's introduction of The Firm, odd creative for the tag team division and extremely disappointing women's booking. Plus: Rampage's focus on Ring of Honor and Miro's return to purgatory. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE set its course for Extreme Rules as creative across SmackDown and Raw left a bit to be desired for the first time in the Triple H era. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [15:20] as they discuss the overlooked bright side of Roman Reigns' extended title run, Pat McAfee's decision to take a break for ESPN's "College GameDay" and Triple H setting the record straight on numerous topics. The guys then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [55:00] where topics include Solo Sikoa's main roster debut, what the future holds for Drew McIntyre and Karrion Kross, Johnny Gargano's debut match, Kevin Owens' promo of the year contender, Bobby Lashley injecting himself between Seth Rollins and Matt Riddle, extensive issues with women's booking, usage of Judgment Day and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The fallout from a controversial and chaotic AEW All Out continues as AEW has been forced to vacate two newly won titles and suspend nearly a dozen wrestlers and personnel. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into AEW's on- and off-screen decisions [3:45], including Tony Khan's actions/inactions, details about the backstage brawl involving CM Punk, plans to crown new champions, the return of MJF, Jon Moxley's passionate promo, what the future holds for Kenny Omega, the Young Bucks and others, and everything that went down on AEW Dynamite. "The Silver King" then breaks down the latest episode of NXT [38:10] as the brand resets following NXT Worlds Collide and the closure of NXT UK. Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose are both awaiting formal challengers in a disappointing main event picture, while the midcard remains strong with big names like Meiko Satomura, Ricochet, Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H. still taking residence at the WWE Performance Center. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

A wild year in professional wrestling continued following one of the busiest weekends of the year with WWE coming off Clash at the Castle and AEW following All Out with a controversial, headline-making press conference. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini begin with a detailed look AEW's major problem with not only CM Punk but owner Tony Khan following an appalling set of words and actions taken Sunday night [4:00]. "The Silver King" and Vintage" then dive into the latest in the world of WWE [46:15], including last-chance thoughts on Clash at the Castle, Braun Strowman making a surprise return on Raw, Ronda Rousey's future booking, Rhea Ripley making a man out of Dominik Mysterio, a surprisingly awesome Viking Rules match, problems with the tag team division, a big moment for Bianca Belair, a potential Sasha Banks and Naomi return, Dexter Lumis, Johnny Gargano, Kevin Owens and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just minutes after a busy Sunday in the world of professional wrestling concluded, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened to break down the results of AEW All Out and NXT Worlds Collide with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover each match on the cards with grades for the in-ring action and predictions going forward for the brands and their wrestlers. The guys open with AEW All Out [7:05] where Jon Moxley and CM Punk battled in a controversial match for the AEW title, an inaugural trios champion and interim women's champion were crowned, The Acclaimed made a splash and a surprise return contributed to an lackluster card. Adam then evaluates NXT Worlds Collide [1:38:28], which featured three championship unification matches, including a Bron Breakker vs. Tyler Bate banger, another tremendous bout between Carmelo Hayes and Ricochet and an unexpected heel turn on a short yet explosive card. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.

Just minutes after WWE Clash at the Castle went off the air, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the horn to break down WWE Clash at the Castle results with grades for each match and predictions going forward to Extreme Rules and beyond with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" opens by discussing the booking of Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre for the undisputed WWE universal championship, whether the right man won and what's next for the world titles. Adam then breaks down a big meaty brawl between GUNTHER and Sheamus, Matt Riddle and Seth Rollins putting on a show, a notable heel turn, a surprise main roster debut, the tremendous reception for Edge, what's next for Bianca Belair and Bayley, a thunderous crowd in Cardiff, Wales, and why WWE should make the United Kingdom a more regular stop. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.

AEW took a long, strange trip to book its main event, but AEW All Out 2022 nevertheless returns to Chicago featuring a card stacked to the brim with top wrestling talent. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into AEW All Out with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [29:15] breaking down every match with predictions. Did AEW's convoluted storytelling lead to a more or less exciting Jon Moxley vs. CM Punk title match? Will Kenny Omega be crowned with another title shortly after his return? Does AEW finally strap up Toni Storm with Thunder Rosa sidelined? Plus, will there be any surprises, and are more than a dozen matches really necessary? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer those questions and more after opening with an overview of AEW booking as of late along with breakdowns from Dynamite and Rampage [3:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Despite a truncated build, NXT Worlds Collide 2022 has been made to feel like one of the most important shows in brand history. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into NXT Worlds Collide with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [15:45] breaking down every match on the card with predictions. With the NXT, women's and tag team titles all being unified, will any of the NXT UK talent emerge as champions? Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose aim to continue their lengthy reigns, while Tyler Bate, Meiko Satomura and Blair Davenport look to make an impact in the United States. Plus, Carmelo Hayes and Ricochet could steal not just the show but the weekend. "The Silver King" also looks at everything else that went down this week in NXT [5:10]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE returns to the United Kingdom with a stadium show for the first time in 30 years as 2022 WWE Clash at the Castle features a card filled with potential bangers and Roman Reigns' greatest challenger yet for the undisputed WWE universal championship. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Clash at the Castle in Cardiff, Wales, with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [1:05:30] breaking down every match with predictions. Will Drew McIntyre dethrone Reigns, ending his two-year championship run? Are Sami Zayn and/or Kevin Owens going to factor into the decision? Will Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins or GUNTHER vs. Sheamus steal the show? Will there be a surprise return? Plus, what will Clash at the Castle results mean for WWE going forward? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer those questions and more after opening with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [17:30] as they discuss the women's tag team championship tournament, Johnny Gargano's first feud, Dexter Lumis' stalking and Kurt Angle's appearance. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Controversy has been swirling behind the scenes and on the screen in AEW with less than two weeks until All Out, while NXT in the process of merging its brands as it builds to Worlds Collide. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the biggest topics across both shows, beginning with AEW [5:00] where the CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley title unification match ended in a squash that provided few answers and raised more questions. Thunder Rosa's injury creating the need for an interim women's champion, the Chris Jericho vs. Bryan Danielson feud and thoughts on a talent meeting wrap up the week in AEW. Next, "The Silver King" dives into NXT [45:35] where topics include two title unification matches being set for Worlds Collide, booking problems continuing in the main event, Tiffany Stratton and Wendy Choo delivering in a lights out match, Santos Escobar and Legado del Fantasma riding off into the sunset and ongoing issues with WWE's TV-PG rating. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's creative surge continued with one of its best weeks of television in years. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the eventful build for Clash at the Castle as surprises continued in the lead up to the epic stadium show. The guys open in The Main Event [15:25] with Roman Reigns' interaction with Sami Zayn standing as the best backstage segment of the year, Drew McIntyre's elevation continuing and Johnny Gargano's surprise WWE debut sending shockwaves through the industry. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:10] as topics include Edge's return to Toronto and future in WWE, the booking of GUNTHER vs. Sheamus, Ronda Rousey's momentum, obstacles in the women's tag team title tournament, Trish Stratus' appearance and a creative use of pyro to open Raw. Plus, why WWE should visit Canada more and Road Dogg replacing Jeff Jarrett as a senior vice president. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT and AEW offered plenty of news coming out of special shows this week with both brands entering crucial periods. Host Adam Silverstein dives into all the major headlines. "The Silver King" begins with analysis of an NXT Heatwave special [3:15] that featured tremendous entertainment but some odd creative and booking decisions that left him scratching his head. Also covered is WWE's announcement of a Worlds Collide special that will mark a transition from NXT UK to a new NXT Europe brand. Next is a look at a noteworthy week in AEW [36:20], including the return of Kenny Omega in the main event and a promo segment between CM Punk and Jon Moxley that got so heated, it resulted in the All Out main event being scheduled for TV next week. Plus, an unexpected shot at "Hangman" Adam Page, interesting creative around Bryan Danielson and Daniel Garcia, and examples of AEW's mishandling of contracted talent for pay-per-appearance wrestlers. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE amped up its build for Clash at the Castle with Drew McIntyre front and center as Roman Reigns was absent from TV once again. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [17:00] as they evaluate McIntyre's ascension back to the top of the card, whether he is set to win the undisputed title from Reigns in Cardiff and how Karrion Kross, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens all factor into the larger Bloodline story. The guys then evaluate SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [47:25] where topics include curious booking for Liv Morgan and Ronda Rousey, the elevation of the intercontinental and United States titles, GUNTHER vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, lackluster creative for Riddle and Seth Rollins, the return of Hit Row and future plans for Dexter Lumis and Max Dupri. Plus, why the WrestleMania 39 launch was such a major success. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW went all-in as it builds to All Out with three shows -- including a third Battle of the Belts and special Quake by the Lake edition of Dynamite -- while NXT found its footing ahead of Heatwave with plenty up in the air across the pond at NXT UK. Host Adam Silverstein dives into it all, including Ric Flair's Last Match [1:07:45], in a supersized episode. "The Silver King" opens with AEW [4:40] where CM Punk's return to close Quake by the Lake -- following a banger Jon Moxley vs. Chris Jericho title match -- may have injected some life into a brand that has been lacking creatively as of late. What follows is an NXT Heatwave ultimate preview [38:30] before of next week's loaded show as NXT attempts to repair struggles at the main event of its card. Adam then closes with a look at Ilja Dragunov relinquishing the NXT UK championship [1:00:55] as he wonders why Meiko Satomura vs. Sarray never happened as scheduled. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE continued riding its post-SummerSlam momentum as the build to Clash at the Castle kicked into high gear. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by breaking down clear improvements being made to creative under Triple H [6:35] before entering The Main Event [17:20] where they focus on Karrion Kross' surprising invasion of the Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre storyline and whether a women's tag team championship tournament signals the return of Sasha Banks and Naomi. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into the rest of the week across SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [51:30] as topics include fans turning on Liv Morgan, Ciampa's elevation vs. Bobby Lashley, Dexter Lumis' shocking main roster debut, Kevin Owens going back to basics to write off Ezekiel, Edge's interesting storyline with the Mysterios and a major pop for Ricochet alongside Pat McAfee. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With both brands building to numerous special shows, NXT and AEW put a better foot forward this week. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the highlights and lowlights from both, starting with NXT's focus on title matches ahead of Heatwave [6:00]. The vacant women's tag team championship found a long-overdue home, while Carmelo Hayes again impressed with Solo Sikoa appearing to step up as No. 1 contender. Meanwhile, the main event storylines for the men and women continue to leave a lot to be desired, especially around Bron Breakker and JD McDonagh. AEW continued its trek to All Out [28:20] while promoting Quake at the Lake as Chris Jericho emerged, Undisputed Elite split after Adam Cole's return and Jamie Hayter got a big win alongside Britt Baker against Thunder Rosa and Tony Storm. Plus, a look at far too much undercard action being featured on AEW's limited TV time. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE followed a momentous SummerSlam with its best TV episode of 2022 as Triple H's influence could be felt across Monday Night Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an extended discussion about obvious changes to WWE creative and how slight improvements made a world of difference [2:50]. "The Silver King" also waxes poetic about Brock Lesnar, offering a fresh perspective on his career with the Roman Reigns feud in the books [17:20]. The guys then move to an all-women's The Main Event [28:00] with looks at Becky Lynch's separated shoulder; Bianca Belair's rise; chaos created by Bayley, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky; Ronda Rousey's suspension; and the futures of Sasha Banks and Naomi. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [56:50] where topics include Drew McIntyre emerging over Sheamus in a Donnybrook match, elevating the United States championship, a big moment for Ciampa, Seth Rollins starting a feud with the Street Profits, Edge's return, Rhea Ripley's uniqueness, Logan Paul's future and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.