Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

The road to WWE Royal Rumble 2024 is heating up with Roman Reigns regaining much-needed momentum and CM Punk confronting Drew McIntyre. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the week across WWE with insight on The Rock's return and a media rights deal for Monday Night Raw [4:40]. Reigns' return to form headlines The Main Event [23:10] as Randy Orton, LA Knight, AJ Styles and Paul Heyman shine with a Fatal 4-Way match set for the Royal Rumble -- this as CM Punk and McIntyre get contentious with Seth Rollins waiting. Next, "The Silver King" tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [40:30], including the end of Cody Rhodes vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Rhea Ripley stepping to Nia Jax, R-Truth's memorable Judgment Day segment, women showing out in title matches and the debuts of Tyler Bate plus a Karrion Kross-led faction featuring the Authors of Pain. The show wraps with The Last Word [1:13:35] on WrestleMania 40 plans and William Regal. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The 2023 Getting Over Awards stand as professional wrestling's meatiest awards show as host Adam Silverstein, co-host Chris Vannini and our listeners, the Getting Over-heads, honor the best of the best (and worst of the worst) from the last calendar year. The Meatys are awarded to the best wrestlers, matches, storylines, feuds, moments and events that dominated the squared circle in 2023. End the year the right way as "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover professional wrestling's highlights across the last 12 months. The guys discuss the implosion of The Bloodline, Roman Reigns' disappearing act, Vince McMahon returning to merge WWE with TKO, CM Punk being fired by AEW and hired by WWE, AEW All In setting records, remarkable years by Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley, the best (and worst) in-ring action of the year and much more. The fourth annual Getting Over Awards are a can't-miss show as The Meatys wrap up 2023 with a bang. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The new year kicked off with a bang for NXT, AEW, New Japan and even All Japan as Getting Over dives into some major developments across each promotion. Host Adam Silverstein opens by catching up on ROH Final Battle and Charlie Dempsey's match in AJPW [3:25]. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in NXT [7:05], including Oba Femi winning the NXT Breakout Tournament, Ilja Dragunov being sidelined by injury and Kevin Owens factoring into a Trick Williams vs. Grayson Waller match with Carmelo Hayes distracting. Next, Adam looks at the fallout from AEW Worlds End [28:15], including Adam Cole explaining his actions and starting Undisputed Kingdom, Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page brawling, plus the debut of Deonna Purrazzo. The show wraps with NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 results and grades [44:35], including big moments for Tetsuya Naito, Kazuchika Okada vs. Bryan Daneilzon, Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, Tama Tonga and Hiroshi Tanahashi. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE kicked off 2024 with a bang as the WWE Day 1 edition of Monday Night Raw featured The Rock making a shocking return calling out Roman Reigns for a future match. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the year tackling major news [8:20] about Kevin Dunn's exit, CM Punk's plans and the futures of Andrade El Idolo and Mercedes Mone. The guys then dive into The Main Event [38:20] digging deep on what The Rock's booking means for Cody Rhodes finishing the story at WrestleMania 40 before wading into another Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre banger that disappointingly did not result in the world heavyweight championship changing hands. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:26:40], including Nia Jax beating Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley making Ivy Nile look, what's ahead for Shinsuke Nakamura and R-Truth clowning with Judgment Day. Plus, The Last Word [1:48:40] tackles mascots in wrestling. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The Devil was revealed as AEW Worlds End concluded 2023 with a bit of a whimper despite two notable title changes on the show. Shortly after the pay-per-view ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened to break down AEW Worlds End results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss Samoa Joe defeating MJF for the AEW title, Adam Cole being revealed as The Devil, Adam Copeland winning and quickly losing the TNT title, Eddie Kingston besting Jon Moxley for the Continental Crown, controversies surrounding Andrade El Idolo and Chris Jericho, plus an overall show that failed to live up to high expectations set by AEW PPVs over the years. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Worlds End 2023 will stand as the final pay-per-view of the year with MJF vs. Samoa Joe and a potential reveal of the Devil headlining. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW Worlds End ultimate preview [54:30] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will MJF retain overcome the adversity? Is Eddie Kingston a shoe-in over Jon Moxley? Are Christian Cage and Adam Copeland primed to deliver? "The Silver King" opens by breaking down NXT's go-home booking for New Year's Evil [4:25] with Ilja Dragunov vs. Trick Williams featured and NXT Underground completely delivering with Eddy Thorpe vs. DIJAK. Next is a look at the week in AEW [30:55], including a complete look at the Continental Classic, its final matches and why it largely stands as a success despite some creative hiccups. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Perhaps the wildest 12-month period in professional wrestling history nears its conclusion as Getting Over presents a special Year in Review episode recapping the biggest headlines of 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break 2023 down on a near-daily basis, beginning with Vince McMahon's shockingly coming out of retirement to lead a WWE merger and ending with CM Punk returning to WWE after being fired from AEW months earlier. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take deep dives on WWE WrestleMania 39; AEW All In; the twists and turns of The Bloodline saga with Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn and Jey Uso; MJF's babyface turn alongside Adam Cole; the deaths of Bray Wyatt, Terry Funk and Jay Briscoe; plus everything else in between. A must-listen before the calendar turns to 2024! Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE has concluded its original programming for 2023 with WWE Royal Rumble 2024 firmly in its sights. But first, special editions of Monday Night Raw (WWE Day 1) and SmackDown (WWE New Year's Revolution) are ahead. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini bring you a jam-packed episode starting with a look at the futures of Charlotte Flair, Bayley, Becky Lynch ... and possibly Sasha Banks before rolling into The Main Event [19:05] where Roman Reigns' forthcoming feud has crystalized with Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles contending. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [34:20], including Michin pinning IYO SKY, Kevin Owens and Santos Escobar advancing and Authors of Pain returning alongside Karrion Kross. The guys then offer a WWE Day 1 preview [1:05:15], including a debate on whether Drew McIntyre should defeat Seth Rollins for the world heavyweight championship, before wrapping up with The Last Word [1:25:45] on the women's tag team titles. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Worlds End is quickly approaching with NXT focused on creating fresh storylines ahead of New Year's Evil. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands starting with a look at NXT [5:30] where an Ilja Dragunov vs. Ridge Holland match finish created controversy, Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes remained at odds, Dragon Lee held an open challenge and both Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade were set up with new feuds. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down the week in AEW [30:00] starting with a take on Tony Khan believing AEW is "under constant attack" before moving onto frustrations over the Devil storyline, high praise for a Continental Classic that continues to deliver top-tier matches and questions about what's ahead for MJF, Swerve Strickland, Toni Storm and others. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE delivered with Roman Reigns' return on SmackDown and the final Raw of 2023 while remaining full-speed ahead to WWE Day 1 and WWE Royal Rumble 2024. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into headlines [5:30] on Charlotte Flair's injury, Liv Morgan's arrest and Rey Mysterio and Dominik re-signing with WWE. Then in The Main Event [30:05], they dissect Reigns' appearance falling flat and what's ahead for Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next attack The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:20], including Drew McIntyre crushing a promo on Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax heating up, Judgment Day staying comedic, GUNTHER vs. The Miz thrilling, Bayley and Damage CTRL getting presented perfectly, Kayden Carter & Katana Chance winning titles, Carmelo Hayes debuting and more. Plus, The Last Word [2:06:05] looks at what's ahead for Jade Cargill. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT is putting the finishing touches on its 2023, while AEW remains full steam ahead to the final pay-per-view of the year. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands beginning with a second look at NXT Deadline [4:50] and breakdown of this week's NXT [14:45], including Trick Williams continuing his breakout alongside Carmelo Hayes, Cora Jade picking up a massive win in her return and Tiffany Stratton continuing a feud with Fallon Henley that may last quite a while. "The Silver King" next covers the week in AEW [33:30], including the continued success of the Continental Classic with Swerve Strickland and Andrade El Idolo in the spotlight, Bryan Danielson's selling his orbital injury, Samoa Joe confronting Hangman Page and a horrendous in-ring segment involving Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Business picked up for WWE this week as Royal Rumble and WrestleMania plans began to crystallize. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [7:10] where they dive into CM Punk striking the perfect tone on SmackDown with a long-awaited promo before being confronted by a heated Seth Rollins on Raw to kick off an exciting feud. The guys discuss Punk's return to form on the mic, Rollins' strong work and how WWE is separating itself with this storyline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [46:35] where they break down Randy Orton teaming with LA Knight, Drew McIntyre's continued rise, Shinsuke Nakamura working perfectly with Cody Rhodes, Charlotte Flair's potential injury, Becky Lynch going after Nia Jax, plans for Judgment Day, Monday night meat and some creative frustrations. Plus, The Last Word [1:35:00] tackles interviewing wrestlers -- then and now. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Deadline 2023 delivered as WWE's final premium live event of the year with a surprise appearance by CM Punk setting the stage for a home-run show. Shortly after ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down NXT Deadline results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" discusses CM Punk's appearance with Shawn Michaels, Trick Williams' major moment, the booking of the Iron Survivor Challenge matches, Ilja Dragunov's NXT title defense against Baron Corbin, Dragon Lee beating Dominik Mysterio for the North American title, whether matches with Carmelo Hayes and Roxanne Perez belonged on the show, plus more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Deadline 2023 stands as WWE's final premium live event of the year, and the go-home delivered plenty of excitement. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Deadline ultimate preview [42:30] breaking down the card with predictions. Will Ilja Dragunov walk out as champion? Who will outlast the Iron Survivor Challenges? Is a title change in store in Dominik Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee with Wes Lee now on the shelf? "The Silver King" will break down all of that along with the rest of NXT [34:00] after a dissection of the week in AEW [3:00], including the booking of Christian Cage vs. Adam Copeland, MJF confronting Hangman Page then being attacked with no follow up, the continued success of the Continental Classic, Bryan Danielson's return to the ring and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The returns of CM Punk and Randy Orton continue making waves in WWE as their paths and early Royal Rumble plans come into focus. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Undertaker's opinion of CM Punk's return before diving into The Main Event [18:10] where they cover Drew McIntyre's heel turn and future, Seth Rollins' long title reign, CM Punk's next appearances and how it all ties together with Sami Zayn. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:30], including Randy Orton going after Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair still being involved with Damage CTRL and IYO SKY, Cody Rhodes confronting Shinsuke Nakamura, a growing Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax feud, Logan Paul's return to TV, the ascension of the Creed Brothers and DIY, limited Judgment Day focus and more. Plus, The Last Word [1:40:20] tackles billionaire ideas and Big E's potential return. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT continued to build for Deadline with its penultimate show, while AEW looked ahead to Worlds End with MJF and the Devil remaining the pivotal storyline. Host Adam Silverstein dives into everything that happened across both brands, starting with NXT [3:45] where Wes Lee, Johnny Gargano and others stood out in the TV match of the week as the Iron Survivor Challenge matches added competitors and we got the latest in the Carmelo Hayes - Trick Williams storyline. "The Silver King" next breaks down AEW [15:45] as MJF cut a strange promo about Samoa Joe only to be called out by the devil, Swerve Strickland starred as part of the Continental Classic, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage picked up their aggression, and the women's booking remained atrocious. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

CM Punk's return to WWE continued the wildest period in professional wrestling history with fans and critics alike shocked by the move and curious about what's next. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into CM Punk's WWE return from all angles in The Main Event [28:15] as they focus on how it transpired, the risk factor and how WWE differs from AEW, the hypocrisy aspect, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre creating post-show controversy, and what happened on Monday Night Raw involving all three men. The guys open with a second look into WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 [6:15] and break down the rest of Raw and SmackDown in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:32:55], including Randy Orton's return, Cody Rhodes' next feud, Charlotte Flair being real, plans for Becky Lynch and much more. Plus, The Last Word [2:12:45] features "The Silver King" finally reviewing "Wrestlers." Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 delivered beyond expectations as WWE set the stage for Royal Rumble and WrestleMania season with the returns of CM Punk and Randy Orton. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Survivor Series: WarGames results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. The guys open by discussing CM Punk's surprise appearance to end the show, what it means for WWE going forward and whether it overshadowed Orton's long-awaited comeback. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also break down why women's WarGames match stole the show over the men, Orton beefing with Jey Uso, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre flipping out, what Triple H had to say, Rhea Ripley and GUNTHER looking strong in title defenses, plus another star-making moment for Santos Escobar. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Coming out of AEW Full Gear 2023, the final major events of the year have come into focus with builds for AEW Worlds End 2023 and NXT Deadline 2023 ongoing this week. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into a taped episode of NXT [2:30] that failed to deliver the brand's usual creativity as Lyra Valkyria had her first title defense, the Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams storyline continued, no answers were provided in the Chase U scandal and Chad Gable featured. "The Silver King" moves to breaking down AEW [15:25], including a detailed look at the convoluted Continental Classic, Adam Cole pushing MJF into a rematch with Samoa Joe and Nick Wayne infringing on Roxanne Perez's gimmick as part of a strange angle with Christian Cage and Adam Copeland. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 saw intensity and anticipation rise with strong go-home moments. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with our signature WWE Survivor Series: WarGames ultimate preview [1:01:10] breaking down the card with predictions. How will Randy Orton co-exist with Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins against Judgment Day & Drew McIntyre? Will Becky Lynch be at odds with Charlotte Flair alongside Bianca Belair & Shotzi against Damage CTRL? Is Bayley set to be pushed out by IYO SKY, Asuka & Kairi Sane? Are GUNTHER and Rhea Ripley shoe-ins to retain in their title matches? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [12:50], including LA Knight still fighting The Bloodline, Santos Escobar's big moment and Raw again heavily featuring women. Plus, the guys tackle The Last Word [1:59:05]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Full Gear 2023 delivered two title changes and an expected free agent signing plus a controversial show-long storyline. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic to break down AEW Full Gear results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the extended MJF injury storyline, including the return of Adam Cole and a title retention over Jay White, Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland putting on a classic Texas Death Match, Will Ospreay signing, Toni Storm and Julia Hart leaving as champions, and whether matches involving Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho and Sting & Adam Copeland were necessary on the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Full Gear 2023 stands as the company's penultimate pay-per-view of the year with a major main event and two rematches leading the card. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW Full Gear ultimate preview [39:00] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will MJF retain over Jay White, and who will be revealed as The Devil? Are Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland and Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley headed for trilogies? Is Toni Storm a no-brainer as the next women's champion? "The Silver King" opens breaking down NXT's continued hot streak with the Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes story plus the Chase U controversy leading the charge [3:45] before discussing the week in AEW [23:20], including Bryan Danielson's eventual return, the Continental Classic and Tony Khan's next big free agent signing. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With just one week left until 2023 WWE Survivor Series: WarGames, intensity increased across SmackDown and Raw with both Judgment Day and Damage CTRL expanding. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] discussing Cody Rhodes' return to prominence, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley stepping up as leaders, JD McDonagh earning his membership, Drew McIntyre turning heel, IYO SKY and Kairi Sane calming Bayley, Asuka turning heel and what to expect as the WarGames rosters get filled out. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:00:45], including Santos Escobar turning on Rey Mysterio, Triple H revitalizing the women's division, LA Knight wading in purgatory, smart midcard booking, DIY floundering and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:52:15] tackles WWE's aesthetics. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Top storylines carried both NXT and AEW this week. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest from both brands staring with NXT [7:30] where the burgeoning feud between Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams heated up, Xia Li emerged as Lyra Valkyrie's first challenger, Wes Lee is suddenly back to himself, Tiffany Stratton and DIJAK shined, and Akira Tozawa continued to blossom under Alpha Academy. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down five hours of AEW [31:35], including MJF's multiple feuds escalating, the mystery surrounding the Devil mask growing, Samoa Joe vacating the ROH TV title after beating Keith Lee, Hangman Page attacking Swerve Strickland ahead of their rematch, and Mariah May debuting infatuated with Toni Storm. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE quickly transitioned to Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 by igniting the build for the show's signature match. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Crown Jewel [5:00] before discussing whether Roman Reigns' championship run will indeed end at WrestleMania 40. The Main Event [33:50] covers a surprise Seth Rollins vs. Sami Zayn match and the WarGames announcement with Adam Pearce starring, Cody Rhodes appearing late and the Judgment Day feud ending. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:40], including Becky Lynch, Zoey Stark, Rhea Ripley and the Raw women getting to shine; Charlotte Flair being shoehorned into another title storyline and Bianca Belair being stuck with her gimmick. Plus, The Last Word on the Montreal Screwjob [1:27:55] and the guys' instant reaction to NXT moving to The CW [1:36:15]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Crown Jewel 2023 delivered largely to expectation as WWE set the stage for Survivor Series: WarGames and the end of the year. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down WWE Crown Jewel results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" dives into Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight and Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre standing out, Logan Paul making a splash against Rey Mysterio, John Cena taking a beating, Rhea Ripley being positioned like a megastar, Kairi Sane returning to aid IYO SKY against Bianca Belair, Cody Rhodes battling Damian Priest and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Halloween Havoc 2023 wrapped up its two weeks with a pair of big-time matches, while AEW pushed a tentpole match onto TV with its build to Full Gear continuing. Host Adam Silverstein dives into everything across both brands starting with NXT [4:00] where Ilja Dragunov vs. Carmelo Hayes III and Creed Brothers vs. Angel Garza & Humberto Carillo led the second night of Halloween Havoc, which also featured the returns of Trick Williams and Wes Lee. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in AEW [25:45], including the implications of the MJF vs. Kenny Omega world title match being booked for Collision, Tony Khan's "important announcement" and his decision to sign Ric Flair to a multi-year contract, the builds to Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley II and Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland II, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Crown Jewel 2023 got a jolt in the arm with some strong-go-home moments this week. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Crown Jewel ultimate preview [1:04:15] breaking down the matches with predictions. How close will LA Knight get to dethroning Roman Reigns? Will Seth Rollins finally drop the title to Drew McIntyre? How dominant will Rhea Ripley look against four challengers? Is IYO SKY destined to lose to Bianca Belair? Are John Cena and Cody Rhodes no-brainer winners as big babyfaces? Is Logan Paul a shoe-in to beat Rey Mysterio? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [9:15] detailing Judgment Day's story arc before covering The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw [23:15], including Becky Lynch moving on, DIY reforming, the Creed Brothers debuting and much more . Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Halloween Havoc Night 1 stood out as one of the best special TV episodes of the year, while AEW debuted Ric Flair and focused on The Devil mask across an extended week of shows. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both brands starting with NXT [4:00] where there were two surprise title changes, including Becky Lynch putting over Lyra Valkyria, Carmelo Hayes was under pressure about the Trick Williams attack, Lexis King debuted and the women ran the episode with Roxanne Perez impressing plus Shotzi and Scarlett hosting. "The Silver King" next breaks down AEW [30:40] where the focus remained on MJF fighting a multi-front battle, including the return of The Devil mask, plus Flair showing up as Sting's "special gift" from Tony Khan, Kazuchika Okada and Rob Van Dam wrestling in Philadelphia and Toni Storm getting another title match. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE is simultaneously building for Crown Jewel and Survivor Series, putting the onus on TV to deliver each week. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss how SmackDown has been outshining Raw recently before diving into The Main Event [8:55] where they cover LA Knight starring with Roman Reigns absent, John Cena having an existential crisis, Rhea Ripley becoming the main character, Cody Rhodes taking another "injury," Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest being rebuilt, and Adam Pearce feuding with Nick Aldis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:45] from the week, including Bianca Belair's return after IYO SKY vs. Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch's run as NXT women's champion, Logan Paul being a perfect fit in WWE, Dominik Mysterio's boos and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:50:40] covers guilty pleasure TV. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With the head-to-head battle now behind both brands, AEW and NXT this week continued building programs for significant upcoming shows. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [6:30] where Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams were suddenly at odds and a strong focus on the women's division led to plenty of developments ahead of the Halloween Havoc specials. Next, "The Silver King" looks at storyline-heavy week in AEW [25:30], including Sting announcing his forthcoming retirement, MJF fighting battles on multiple fronts, Adam Copeland's momentum waining with immensely repetitive segments, and AEW shying away from its controversial angle with Jay White, Juice Robinson and Bullet Club Gold. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE delivered on its season premiere episodes of SmackDown and Raw with Roman Reigns' return standing as the headline. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [9:05] diving into Reigns confronting Cody Rhodes, LA Knight standing up to Roman, Kevin Owens being traded, Sami Zayn thriving on his own, Seth Rollins squaring Drew McIntyre and Judgment Day beating Cody & Jey Uso for the titles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:10:30], including the prominence of Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch, Logan Paul challenging Rey Mysterio, GUNTHER and Bronson Reed slapping meat, Jade Cargill all over TV and Charlotte Flair getting another title match. Plus: Nick Aldis joins WWE, Akira Tozawa entertains and The Last Word [1:47:20] focused on college football. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

In a head-to-head battle that shook professional wrestling, WWE NXT took down AEW Dynamite "Title Tuesday" not only in the ratings but from a critical perspective. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of the ratings from the shows [4:10] before offering his unique on-site perspective about NXT [9:05], which featured major appearances from The Undertaker, John Cena, Cody Rhodes, LA Knight and others along with headline matches Carmelo Hayes vs. Bron Breakker, Ilja Dragunov vs. Dominik Mysterio and Roxanne Perez vs. Asuka. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down AEW Dynamite [35:45], including Adam Copeland's first match, Bryan Danielson vs. Swerve Strickland, Hangman Page vs. Jay White and a controversial segment involving MJF and Juice Robinson. "Vintage" Chris Vannini then joins [59:35] for an in-depth look at the NXT vs. AEW battle, including which show was critically better and why Tony Khan's Twitter antics are a hinderance for his company. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

No time was wasted building for 2023 WWE Crown Jewel as the Monday Night Raw after Fastlane quickly put Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley, Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso front and center. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Fastlane [9:20] before Adam clarifies recent reporting about the role of Paul Levesque (Triple H) on the WWE creative team [22:22]. The guys then move to The Main Event [33:10] where Drew McIntyre stepping up as Rollins' next challenger with Damian Priest lurking is the focus. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [44:55] with topics including Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, teases for Cody finishing the story, Rhea Ripley reshaping the women's division, Tegan Nox's big moment with Becky Lynch, building up Bronson Reed and Ivar, what's next for Shinsuke Nakamura and more. Plus, the guys talk more fast food in The Last Word [1:24:10]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Fastlane 2023 stood as a true "B" show, though it set the stage for what should be a thrilling end of the year for WWE. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Fastlane results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in Last Man Standing, John Cena serving as second fiddle to LA Knight, Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso taking down Judgment Day in a shocking result, Charlotte Flair invading an IYO SKY vs. Asuka match and Carlito returning to get Rey Mysterio and the LWO's back. Plus, Jade Cargill and Pat McAfee appear and the WWE Fastlane press conference delivers. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With NXT No Mercy and AEW WrestleDream both in the rear-view mirror, each brand refreshed their storylines this week with an eye on a rare Tuesday night battle coming next week. Host Adam Silverstein takes an extended look at the supposed WWE vs. AEW drama [47:30] with a dive into preparations made by each company for the head-to-head and why featuring John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Asuka and Paul Heyman is not a tactic to criticize on WWE's part. "The Silver King" opens by breaking down NXT [4:20], including Trick Williams falling to Dominik Mysterio, Becky Lynch seeking challengers and what's next for Ilja Dragunov, Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker. Then Adam dissects AEW [25:55] with Adam Copeland setting his agenda, Powerhouse Hobbs attacking Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho, MJF accepting Jay White's challenge, Wardlow returning and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's megastar and one of the hottest names in the industry today, LA Knight (Yeah!) joins Getting Over ahead of WWE Fastlane 2023 for an in-depth interview detailing his sudden rise in popularity, teaming with John Cena, his hesitation to ask for advice, a major mistake made before an important WWE tryout, his character finally clicking in NXT, the genesis of his name, his freedom cutting promos, working with the late Bray Wyatt and Percy Pringle (Paul Bearer), plus much more. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini also share their takeaways from the LA Knight interview, including a look back at their long-time disagreement and what questions were left on the table for next time. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Go-home efforts picked up ahead of WWE Fastlane 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Fastlane ultimate preview [1:16:40] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Shinsuke Nakamura shock Seth Rollins or Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso upend Judgment Day for their titles? Is Charlotte Flair a harbinger of doom against IYO SKY and Asuka? Does the John Cena & LA Knight paring hit you in the feel spot? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by discussing the end of Edge's WWE career and potential teases for a CM Punk return before moving to The Main Event [28:00] on a big night for Rhea Ripley and Judgment Day. The guys also cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw [38:20], including GUNTHER vs. Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano's return, Drew McIntyre's character changes, Rey Mysterio vs. Santos Escobar and problems with Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW WrestleDream lived up to its moniker on a few occasions with highlight matches and a significant debut. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein took a dive into AEW WrestleDream results with his reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" breaks down a dream match between Bryan Danielson and Zack Sabre Jr., a look at the future of AEW in Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland, Christian Cage vs. Darby Allin for the TNT title and the surprise AEW debut of Adam Copeland, the "Rated R Superstar" formerly known as Edge in WWE. What went down Sunday nights and what does all of this mean for AEW going forward? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT No Mercy received plenty of deserved "California Love" with a TakeOver-style premium live event. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein took a dive into NXT No Mercy results with his reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" breaks down Becky Lynch continuing an incredible run with an extreme rules match against Tiffany Stratton, Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov delivering another NXT championship banger, Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker slappin' meat in the show opener, Trick Williams getting the rocket strapped against Dominik Mysterio and much more, including what these results mean for NXT going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

A five-time world champion and arguably the greatest professional wrestler alive today, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson joins Getting Over for an in-depth interview [18:00] detailing his plans for the final year of his full-time career, perspective on the industry, avoidance of leadership responsibilities, ongoing battle with depression, thoughts on how Vince McMahon and Tony Khan may not be all that different, and expectations ahead of his dream match with Zack Sabre Jr. at AEW WrestleDream. Around the conversation with Danielson, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini celebrate the show's 500th episode with a look back at how the show started and a vision for what's to come. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also answer a handful of questions from you, our Getting Overheads, before tying a bow on this special episode. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT No Mercy and AEW WrestleDream both go down this weekend leaving host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini in position to take a double deep dive with Getting Over's signature ultimate previews breaking down both cards with predictions. "The Silver King" opens with an in-depth look at NXT [5:10], including Becky Lynch vs. Tiffany Stratton, Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov, Dominik Mysterio vs. Trick Williams and Baron Corbin vs. Bron Breakker. "Vintage" then joins to discuss the ups and downs of AEW [36:35], including Bryan Danielson vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland, Christian Cage vs. Darby Allin, interesting booking for MJF and Adam Cole, plus the continuation of Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega's feud with Don Callis. Which titles will change hands, and which matches will bang? The guys discuss it all. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE announced the signing of Jade Cargill just minutes before the show, allowing host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini to dig into the ramifications of the major talent move [7:00]. The guys then discuss the not-so-surprising release of Matt Riddle and Roman Reigns' expected return to SmackDown before tackling the week in WWE. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [38:25] covering John Cena and AJ Styles being laid out by The Bloodline and LA Knight missing in action plus Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn teaming up against Judgment Day and JD McDonagh. The guys then move into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:15:00] where they tackle IYO SKY vs. Asuka, Last Man Standing for Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, the elevation of Drew McIntyre, Otis and Bronson Reed slappin' meat, the Nia Jax disaster and much more. Plus, don't miss The Last Word [2:03:10]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE released a bevy of superstars following its TKO merger on the same day it announced a new TV contract for SmackDown and a deal to hold Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia, next year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with their reaction and instant analysis to the major WWE news, including the releases of Dolph Ziggler and Mustafa Ali [3:00], USA Network surprisingly becoming the home of SmackDown [53:45] and what lies ahead for Raw (will it remain on Monday nights?). "The Silver King" then breaks down the penultimate NXT before No Mercy [1:20:00] -- with Becky Lynch's first appearance as champion headlining -- before moving to AEW [1:36:15] where MJF had a controversial title defense against Samoa Joe, Eddie Kingston won and both Jon Moxley and Adam Cole got injured on Dynamite: Grand Slam. Plus, Rey Fenix, Dominik Mysterio, Toni Storm, Jade Cargill and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The Rock joined Pat McAfee making surprise returns to WWE on SmackDown in a tremendous viral moment. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [20:00] with an in-depth look at The Rock's appearance, his work with Austin Theory and comments made about "locked in" plans with Roman Reigns for WrestleMania 39 plus potential teases for WrestleMani 40 in Philadelphia. The guys then discuss the infusion of John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles and Judgment Day into the Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso feud across both brands. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:14:00] covers the rest of the week in WWE, including Shinsuke Nakamura's successful work with Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch becoming NXT women's champion, Chad Gable and LA Knight seeking gold and much more. Plus, thoughts on Jade Cargill and The Last Word [1:50:50] wrap up the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

It was a newsworthy week across NXT and AEW -- for vastly different reasons -- with some other notable names also finding themselves in headlines. Between breaking down the latest both brands, host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest news and rumors surrounding Edge (off to AEW?), Jade Cargill (off to WWE?) and the Grizzled Young Veterans (leaving NXT) with his take on each development [27:10]. "The Silver King" opens with NXT [3:15] where Becky Lynch defeated Tiffany Stratton to capture the women's title and become the sixth Grand Slam champion. Adam then takes a look at the week in AEW [41:05] led by Bryan Danielson's announcement that he's about a year away from ending his full-time in-ring career. Plus: Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov II, MJF vs. Samoa Joe, a missed opportunity for Baron Corbin, Chris Jericho vs. Sammy Guevara and the hilarity of the adjusted AEW All In: London attendance figure. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE is no longer under independent majority control of Vince McMahon for the first time in decades as TKO Group Holdings takes over following WWE's merger with Endeavor. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a discussion about the industry shaking news and what it means for the future of WWE [6:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Main Event [39:45] with a deep dive into storylines around Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso, crystalizing how they are related and explaining the inclusion of Judgment Day, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and others. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:17:35] where topics include Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Nia Jax's surprise return during Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez, GUNTHER's celebration, Chad Gable's persistence, IYO SKY vs. Asuka and the latest with LA Knight and Drew McIntyre. Plus, The Last Word [1:59:20] breaks down heel to babyface shifts. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW largely hit the reset button this week, while NXT is full-steam ahead to its next premium live event. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into the fallout from AEW All Out on a strong edition of AEW Dynamite [3:05], including MJF feuding with Samoa Joe and Roderick Strong, Swerve Strickland confronting Hangman Page, Orange Cassidy being propped up and too much focus on Nick Wayne. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in NXT [28:15] with Becky Lynch planning to face Tiffany Stratton next week, Bron Breakker slamming Von Wagner with steel steps, Ilja Dragunov and Wes Lee both going after Carmelo Hayes, and Dominik Mysterio helping Mustafa Ali beat Dragon Lee. Plus, a detailed look at the conclusion of NJPW G1 Climax 33 [47:20]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With WWE Payback in the books and WWE Fastlane ahead, no time was wasted telling intriguing stories focused on John Cena, Jey Uso and Judgment Day. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Payback featuring Becky Lynch [4:35] before exploring whether a CM Punk reunion with WWE makes any sense [14:45]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Main Event [26:50] where they cover Jimmy Uso confronting Cena and getting into it with The Bloodline, Jey Uso debuting on Raw and reconnecting with Sami Zayn, Judgment Day celebrating while evaluating two new members, and a SmackDown trade that may involve Cody Rhodes. The guys then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [55:50] from the week, led by GUNTHER vs. Chad Gable for the intercontinental title, Seth Rollins' issues with Shinsuke Nakamura persisting, The Miz creating a legendary moment and Charlotte Flair injecting herself into another women's title feud. Plus, The Last Word [1:37:20] and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW All Out 2023 exceeded expectations, overdelivering with a show held one week after AEW All Out: London and in the wake of CM Punk exiting the company. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down AEW All Out results with reactions and grades [4:15] in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the three show stealers -- Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley, Kenny Omega vs. Konosuke Takeshita, Bryan Danielson vs. Ricky Starks -- along with the MJF and Samoa Joe stare down. Adam & Chris next dig deep into the firing of CM Punk [1:08:15], including what happened at All In, Tony Khan's role in the controversy, how a termination was always an inevitable outcome and why Punk deserves the lion's share of the blame even if others contributed to the situation. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.