Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE Payback 2023 overdelivered from Pittsburgh, exceeding expectations that it would be a secondary premium live event -- particularly due to John Cena's presence. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Payback results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the elevation of Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus inside a steel cage being well worth the wait, Judgment Day prevailing in a banger over Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, Cena hosting and guest refereeing LA Knight vs. The Miz, Cody Rhodes' big announcement involving Jey Uso and title defenses for Rhea Ripley and Rey Mysterio. Plus, what the Payback results mean for WWE going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW All Out 2023 should be an interesting show coming just one week after AEW All In: London with CM Punk controversy continuing to swirl. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW All Out ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [26:25]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take a look at whether booking this show immediately after All In was smart and whether these matches are worthy of a pay-per-view. They also break down Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley, MJF & Adam Cole in tag team action, whether The Elite vs. Bullet Club Gold is ahead and which titles will change hands. But first, Adam dives into the latest involving CM Punk [4:00] and his long-term status with AEW to kick off the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT continued its strong run with a stage-setting episode that paved the way for NXT No Mercy. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a. look at more WWE tributes to Bray Wyatt before diving into the latest NXT show, which featured a cameo by the Street Profits. "The Silver King" then discusses Roxanne Perez vs. Gigi Dolan vs. Kianna James vs. Blair Davenport serving as an impressive main event, the Creed Brothers shining in their return, Carmelo Hayes suddenly becoming shook by Ilja Dragunov, Baron Corbin going face-to-face with Bron Breakker, and Mustafa Ali and Dragon Lee both wanting to go after Dominik Mysterio (with Rhea Ripley). Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

An emotional week for WWE following the deaths of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk continued with tributes across SmackDown and Raw as go-home storylines resumed for WWE Payback 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Payback ultimate preview [58:05] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Shinsuke Nakamura shock Seth Rollins or Judgement Day upend Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn for their respective titles? Is Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus feud set to end on a high note? Will Rhea Ripley get back on track against Raquel Rodriguez? Plus, what are the plans for LA Knight and Cody Rhodes? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by tackling John Cena's return to WWE [7:55] before discussing the tributes for Windham Rotunda [15:22] and looking at The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw [39:23]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW All In: London stands out as a tentpole pay-per-view that may have sent momentum surging upward. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down AEW All In: London results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into AEW's achievement at Wembley Stadium, the booking of MJF vs. Adam Cole, CM Punk stealing headlines after a backstage altercation with Jack Perry, Saraya's special moment, Mercedes Mone teases, Chris Jericho putting over Will Ospreay, the good and bad of Stadium Stampede, Sting impressing once again, four title changes and what this means for AEW going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

In a special edition of the show, the careers and legacies of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk are remembered following their deaths. Host Adam Silverstein, co-host Chris Vannini and special guest Jack Crosby take a deep dive into Windham Rotunda. From his debut as Husky Harris to his final Uncle Howdy storyline, Wyatt's creative genius and remarkable persona are remembered with a focus on Wyatt as cult leader of The Wyatt Family with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, his multitude of high-profile WrestleMania matches, the transition into The Fiend, the uniqueness of the Firefly Fun House match with John Cena and why his legacy will endure long after his passing. Adam and Jack then take a trip down memory lane discussing one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time in Funk. From his legendary feud with Ric Flair to becoming a tentpole that helped create ECW under Paul Heyman to his run alongside close friend Mick Foley (as Cactus Jack) in WWF, Funk left a lasting image of what it truly means to be a professional wrestler. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW All In: London promises to be a spectacle as AEW visits Wembley Stadium with more than 80,000 fans in attendance. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW All In: London ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [18:00]. The guys take a look at AEW's achievement, the decision to book All Out the following week and the overall booking leading into the show. Will the friendship between MJF and Adam Cole last, will one turn heel and how will their two championship matches transpire? Does Will Ospreay get his huge moment against Chris Jericho? Will the trios match with Kenny Omega and Jay White steal the show? Is it possible Sting calls it a career? How many title changes should be expected? Plus, will there be any surprises? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all of that and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Heatwave delivered a thrilling special episode with veterans and up-and-comers sharing the spotlight. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the successful show with a focus on Trick Williams standing out against Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes vs. Wes Lee making history in more ways than one. That begs the question: Is it Trick or Melo with the higher ceiling in WWE? "The Silver King" also breaks down Dragon Lee & Lyra Valkyria vs. Dominik Mysterio & Rhea Ripley, a surprise Raquel Rodriguez appearance, a Becky Lynch tease, Noam Dar beating Nathan Frazer for the Heritage Cup, what's next for the Creed Brothers and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Matches have finally been set for the WWE Payback 2023 card, though WWE's primary focus was honoring a legend who may be on his way out of the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [11:20] with a deep dive into the 25th anniversary celebration of Edge, fanfare surrounding the Sheamus match and what's ahead. The guys also discuss the monotony of Judgment Day on Raw with repetitive main events and a slow-moving storyline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next take on The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [54:40], including GUNTHER vs. Chad Gable, Shinsuke Nakamura's promo on Seth Rollins, the absence of The Bloodline, a low for Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus, frustrating booking with Rhea Ripley and the women, LA Knight pulling double duty, New Day and Street Profits looking refreshed and more. Plus, The Last Word [1:58:30] looks at Jim Ross vs. Michael Cole. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

CM Punk's latest outburst set professional wrestling on fire this week, so host Adam Silverstein opens the show taking an in-depth look at the AEW Collision controversy and how this entirely predictable situation could have been avoided by Tony Khan [3:35]. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW's continued build to All In: London [30:00] featuring a strong MJF and Adam Cole promo battle, a strange setup for a Kenny Omega trios match, Chris Jericho and Don Callis blowing up with Will Ospreay getting involved, Samoa Joe attacking CM Punk and much more. Adam wraps up with a look at the NXT Heatwave card [1:06:40] as Carmelo Hayes defends his title against Wes Lee, Mustafa Ali and Baron Corbin both deliver tremendous promos, Rhea Ripley & Dominik Mysterio set up a mixed tag team match and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

A whirlwind week in WWE ended with The Bloodline falling apart and Judgment Day coming together. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by diving into WWE's creative strategy after one year of Paul "Triple H" Levesque holding the book [5:00]. The guys then discuss "American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes" [24:00], commentary changes, Asuka's rant and Bray Wyatt's status. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Main Event [47:20] where they focus on Jey Uso quitting WWE as fallout from Jimmy Uso turning SummerSlam, what's next for Roman Reigns, JD McDonagh siding with Finn Balor and the future of Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn. The guys next dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:12:25], including Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus in a steel cage, Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Mysterio (not Santos Escobar) winning the U.S. title from Austin Theory, Edge's anniversary match with Sheamus and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:44:15] with a long-awaited question answered. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW (finally) began its build to All In: London, while NXT reset storylines with Heatwave coming up and No Mercy in the distance. Host Adam Silverstein looks at the first six matches set on the AEW All In card as part of a deep dive into the week in AEW [24:00], including MJF & Adam Cole pulling double duty on the big show, CM Punk fighting Samoa Joe again, FTR rekindling its feud with The Young Bucks, more lacking booking for the women, Rob Van Dam impressing against Jack Perry and Chris Jericho making a decision. "The Silver King" opens with NXT [3:30] where he praises the brand raising the rent with Rey Mysterio and Judgment Day but wonders whether Dominik Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee is headed for a rematch. Other topics include revitalizing Mustafa Ali, a new direction for Angel Garza & Humberto Carillo, not featuring Carmelo Hayes and Tiffany Stratton, too much Schism and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Coming off 2023 WWE SummerSlam results filled with controversy, WWE bounced back with a strong Monday Night Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at SummerSlam [4:35] before "The Silver King" addresses those debates, including Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in Tribal Combat. Next is a look at major WWE headlines [30:30] with injury updates on Big E, Vince McMahon and Sonya Deville plus a change to commentary with Michael Cole leading both shows. Adam then moves to The Main Event [41:40] -- covering Judgment Day drama, Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes making amends, Shinsuke Nakamura turning heel and Rhea Ripley getting attacked -- before diving into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:53], including Becky Lynch sipping lemonade, Chad Gable getting the spotlight, LA Knight battling The Miz plus The Street Profits and New Day returning to TV. Don't miss The Last Word [1:14:05] and remember to follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's biggest party of the summer struggled to live up to expectations, but 2023 WWE SummerSlam delivered memorable moments from Detroit. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE SummerSlam results with reaction and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into why Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in Tribal Combat disappointed, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor emerging as match of the night, Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca Belair featuring an expected twist in unexpected fashion with IYO SKY and Bayley, Cody Rhodes earning Brock Lesnar's respect, Logan Paul creating viral moments with Ricochet, GUNTHER vs. Drew McIntyre surprisingly underdelivering, LA Knight's big moment on a major stage and Ronda Rousey leaving with a whimper against Shayna Baszler. Plus, what the SummerSlam results mean for WWE going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW finally kicked off its builds for All In and All Out while celebrating the 200th episode of Dynamite, and NXT began a new slate of storytelling following a successful Great American Bash event. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [3:20] where Carmelo Hayes kicked off a feud with Wes Lee, Trick Williams decided to make it on his own, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysteiro got into it with Dragon Lee and Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar surprised alongside the D'Angelo Family. "The Silver King" then tackles a newsworthy week in AEW [26:40], including MJF & Adam Cole continuing their friendship, CM Punk claiming to be the "real champion," The Elite re-signing with the company, Hikaru Shida beating Toni Storm to become new women's champion and Rob Van Dam making a cameo for a run with Jack Perry. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE SummerSlam 2023 features a stacked card with most -- but not all -- of WWE's top stars competing on the second-biggest show of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE SummerSlam ultimate preview [57:35] breaking down the matches with predictions. Does Jey Uso have any chance of upsetting Roman Reigns in Tribal Combat? Will Finn Balor beat Seth Rollins for the world heavyweight championship? Did Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar get enough build? Is it too soon for GUNTHER to drop the intercontinental title to Drew McIntyre? Will Asuka, Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair or IYO SKY walk out with the WWE women's title? Should it be Logan Paul or LA Knight with the most viral moment? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with a discussion about WWE's go-home show struggles before moving to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [16:45] where they set the record straight on Rhea Ripley's title run and the Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus booking before covering everything else from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Great American Bash 2023 was highlighted by a WWE match of the year contender and long-awaited title change. Just minutes after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein took a seat to break down NXT Great American Bash results with analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. "The Silver King" looks at Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov for the NXT tile exceeding expectations, Roxanne Perez's shining in a homecoming against Blair Davenport, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio again wreaking havoc, Wes Lee looking strong, Tiffany Stratton and Thea Hail showing out, and an extremely rough debut for Gable Steveson against Baron Corbin. Plus, Cody Rhodes honors Dusty Rhodes in the cold open and what Sunday's results mean for NXT No Mercy and the brand going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

There was a lack of direct development for the AEW All In and AEW All Out cards this week, but five hours of TV did push the main storyline with MJF and Adam Cole forward. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest developments across AEW, including what to expect from FTR vs. MJF & Cole, Darby Allin losing twice after becoming No. 1 contender, Ricky Starks continuing to get the best of CM Punk, Billy Gunn's seemingly fake retirement, the never-ending push of Britt Baker, wasting Kris Statlander's TBS title reign and continued intrigue around Chris Jericho's upcoming decision with Don Callis. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Fresh off their return to WWE SmackDown ahead of 2023 WWE SummerSlam, The Street Profits -- Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins -- join Getting Over for a conversation detailing their careers and role promoting C4 Energy's new co-branded collaboration with WWE. The guys sit down with host Adam Silverstein to discuss whether creative has pitched breakup storylines for the Profits, their frustration over not being featured recently, whether potential changes to their gimmick and demeanor are coming, Dawkins' transformation and training in The Dungeon, Ford showing out on his own at Elimination Chamber, what they learned wrestling in Evolve, and how they would construct a perfect cheat meal for an off day. Raise your cup because this is a conversation you don't want to miss! Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

2023 NXT Great American Bash will feature a star-studded card with multiple title matches and a big-time debut. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Great American Bash ultimate preview [43:50] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Carmelo Hayes retain the NXT title over Ilja Dragunov? How will Gable Steveson look in his debut match against Baron Corbin? Is Dominik Mysterio going to be a transitional North American champion? "The Silver King" first opens the show by welcoming Roxanne Perez for an extended conversation [4:30] about beginning training at age 13, her quick rise in WWE, sharing her mental health journey on national TV and lessons learned from Bayley. Adam then dives into the rest of NXT [29:15], including Rhea Ripley's exciting appearance, Bron Breakker's future, Dana Brooke's best match and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

2023 WWE SummerSlam card is taking shape with The Bloodline and Judgment Day the respective focus across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] diving into Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso under Tribal Combat rules after another Bloodline segment that left something to be desired. The guys also discuss Santos Escobar vs. Rey Mysterio for the U.S. championship invitational final and fan reaction to LA Knight's booking. "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from the week in WWE [1:10:35] with a heavy focus on Judgment Day's turning red hot with Finn Balor outsmarting Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley destroying Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio getting ultra heat. Potential injuries to Liv and Kevin Owens impacting title pictures, no stipulation for Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lensar III, Drew McIntyre confronting GUNTHER, Logan Paul's ascent, confusion over Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler and more are covered on the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

A newsworthy week across AEW and NXT has both brands riding hot with major events upcoming. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with NXT [4:10] as Dominik Mysterio shockingly ended Wes Lee's 265-day reign of North American champion, a victory that may have further implications for Finn Balor and Judgment Day as a whole. "The Silver King" next moves to AEW [27:20] where Blood & Guts ended the long-term feud between The Elite and Blackpool Combat Club with Kota Ibushi guesting and Pac disappearing. Plus, a near-hour long tag team title bout with FTR defending against Jay White & Juice Robinson captivated while standing out as the match of the week. Adam also discusses the continued greatness of the MJF & Adam Cole pairing, Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov headlining NXT Great American Bash, Tony D'Angelo being released from jail, Ricky Starks beating CM Punk and Willow Nightingale winning the Owen Hart tournament, plus everything else across AEW and NXT. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

What looks to be a stacked 2023 WWE SummerSlam card saw significant builds across SmackDown and Raw with no one receiving a greater spotlight than Jey Uso. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [14:00] looking at Jey's elevation ahead of his battle with Roman Reigns before tackling whether WWE is ready to go all-in with LA Knight. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [52:30] where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" debate whether Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar needs a stipulation, Rhea Ripley emerging as Judgment Day's leader, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor II, handling of the women's tag team titles, injuries to Bayley and Liv Morgan, Shotzi's new look, what's next for Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, Asuka vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus II, the Street Profits with Bobby Lashley, Alpha Academy's potential and more. Plus, The Last Word [2:04:55] looks at wrestling entrance themes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The fifth members of the AEW Blood & Guts teams were officially named, while NXT continued building towards Great American Bash in late July. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the week across both brands starting with NXT [2:42] where Judgment Day took over the show Tuesday with all members making an impact and multiple No. 1 contenders appearing set with Ilja Dragunov and Bron Breakker delivering a legitimate banger. "The Silver King" then moves to AEW [17:45] where a returning Pac and debuting Kota Ibushi (via video package) were added to Blood & Guts, CM Punk fought Samoa Joe for the first time in nearly two decades, MJF and Adam Cole continued to entertain, Holly Cameron proved she's got bars, the Dark Order shocked The Elite and Nick Wayne debuted against Swerve Strickland. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With the Road to SummerSlam kicking into gear, WWE drew massive ratings this week with SmackDown at Madison Square Garden featuring Tribal Court: The Trial of the Tribal Chief. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] as they dissect the segment, including its extended length, Roman Reigns' acting chops and Jey Uso stepping up as No. 1 contender. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [35:35] where Judgment Day's domination of Raw and Rhea Ripley's prominence stood out. The guys also discuss Seth Rollins' next opponent, Edge vs. Grayson Waller, plans for LA Knight, Ricochet's confrontation with Logan Paul, Becky Lynch vs. Zoey Stark, a missed opportunity with Tommaso Ciampa and more. Plus, a special edition of The Last Word [1:50:05] with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in focus. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Dynamite and Collision flip-flopped in quality this week with Wednesday's show moving storylines forward while Saturday's mostly stood in place. Host Adam Silverstein opens by breaking down the differences between the programs before taking a look at how AEW All In has already become a massive success. "The Silver King" then dives into MJF getting bro time with Adam Cole, Chris Jericho possibly linking with Don Callis, Blood & Guts developing, rationale behind two frustrating tournaments, Keith Lee teaming with Swerve Strickland, CM Punk rematching with Samoa Joe, Britt Baker's booking and the forthcoming debut of Nick Wayne. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The build to NXT Great American Bash is off and running with major challenges and storyline developments going down. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest edition of NXT featuring Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams calling out Finn Balor and the entire Judgment Day plus a newsworthy Losers Leave NXT match with the Creed Brothers shockingly on their way out of the territory. Plus, "The Silver King" waxes poetic about the potential for NXT Underground following Eddy Thorpe vs. Damon Kemp, breaks down Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson's first true in-ring action and discusses Bron Breakker's potential NXT exit, Baron Corbin's character change, Mustafa Ali vs. Tyler Bate and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE turned its focus to SummerSlam after Money in the Bank as it builds what already appears to be an exciting card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take the temperature of WWE nearly a year into Triple H's creative reign before delivering Money in the Bank fallout [12:50], including booking the damn territory for Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. Next is The Main Event [44:30] where the guys focus on Brock Lesnar returning to confront Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins' ongoing battle with Judgment Day, which is beginning to show cracks. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:20] focusing on Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca Belair starting ice cold, Rhea Ripley shining, strong builds for Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus and Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler, Ricochet challenging Logan Paul and much more. Plus, the early SummerSlam card and the return of The Last Word [1:38:15]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE continued a summer filled with bangers by delivering a tremendous 2023 WWE Money in the Bank premium live event from London. Just minutes after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Money in the Bank results with analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the Bloodline Civil War and a landmark moment for Roman Reigns, surprise returns of John Cena and Drew McIntyre, the results of the Money in the Bank matches, Logan Paul's impact, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor falling short of expectations and whether London is indeed deserving of a WrestleMania. Plus, a major title change and what Saturday's results mean for WWE SummerSlam next month. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door in the rear-view mirror, AEW is focused on not only All In but now All Out and a Blood & Guts TV special. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with some brief fallout from Forbidden Door, notably Bryan Danielson's broken arm, before looking at how Collision and Dynamite differed this week. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down all three AEW shows, including MJF and Adam Cole making nice in hilarious segments, the absurdity of the tag team blind eliminator tournament, The Elite vs. Blackpool Combat Club set for Blood & Guts, obvious blading by Hangman Page and Chris Jericho, Sting's disastrous table spot, the latest from CM Punk, Jungle Boy's heel turn and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The NXT Gold Rush two-week special wrapped up with another stellar episode mixing NXT talent with main roster stars. Host Adam Silverstein opens with an extended look at Carmelo Hayes' sterling NXT title defense against Baron Corbin, who thankfully returned to his Lone Wolf gimmick, and what the future holds for both superstars. "The Silver King" then dives into Bron Breakker's ultimatum for Shawn Michaels, Rhea Ripley's cameo, Thea Hail challenging Tiffany Stratton, the Nathan Frazer vs. Dragon Lee banger, an intriguing Loser Leaves NXT stipulation, plans for Gable Steveson, the return of Andre Chase and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With major signature matches and plenty of star power ahead, 2023 WWE Money in the Bank features a strong card in London with SummerSlam approaching. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Money in the Bank ultimate preview [55:30] breaking down the matches with predictions. Are IYO SKY and either LA Knight or Logan Paul the favorites to win the briefcases? What will happen in the Bloodline Civil War with Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa and The Usos? Does Finn Balor have a chance to take Seth Rollins' world heavyweight title? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with a discussion about the latest in the world of WWE before moving to The Main Event [16:45] were a lacking Bloodline story headlines. The guys then cover the rest of SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [32:30] and wrap with an insightful edition of The Last Word [2:03:35]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Coming together for the second time, AEW and NJPW presented Forbidden Door 2023 with Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay stealing the show. Just minutes after the PPV ended, host Adam Silverstein dropped everything to break down AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door results with analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. "The Silver King" dives into why Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada was a surprising disappointment and how Omega vs. Ospreay presented yet another five-star match despite a controversial finish. Adam also looks at the Elite vs. Blackpool Combat Club story, problems with MJF vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Jungle Boy's heel turn, Sting's struggles and CM Punk's first singles match since returning. Plus, what do Sunday's results mean for AEW All In? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023 promises dream matches in the second annual meeting of the promotions. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [24:15]. Will it be Bryan Danielson or Kazuchika Okada reigning in the main event, and what's in store for Kenny Omega with Will Ospreay getting help from Don Callis? Do world title matches of MJF vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi and SANADA vs. Jungle Boy raise the rent? And are talents like CM Punk, Jon Moxley, Adam Cole, Chris Jericho and Sting being utilized properly on the card? Plus, will Mercedes Mone show up? The guys also cover everything that went down across Dynamite and Rampage this week [4:35]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin joins Getting Over for an exclusive interview detailing her rise as a fan favorite in WWE. Samantha joins with host Adam Silverstein for an extended conversation [29:00] that dives into her singing career, life as a WWE superfan, how she got her break in WWE and the unique process she employs to create ring announcements for stars from Roman Reigns to GUNTHER to Chelsea Green. "The Silver King" also breaks down Night 1 of the two-week NXT Gold Rush special [3:05], including Seth Rollins defending his world heavyweight championship against Bron Breakker, Finn Balor becoming an ultimate hater, Baron Corbin stepping up against Carmelo Hayes, Gable Steveson making his NXT debut, an unsuccessful effort for Dana Brooke and Mustafa Ali's unique role as special guest referee. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The build to WWE Money in the Bank 2023 continued with a Bloodline Civil War set after Jey Uso pulled the trigger on Roman Reigns. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini center The Main Event on the complete implosion of The Bloodline [6:05], including Jey's character work, long-term implications and a look at how the greatest storyline in professional wrestling history may conclude. Plus, why is Reigns now carrying three titles? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [34:20] where they break down Finn Balor destroying Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes linking with Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn against Judgment Day, Dominik Mysterio's heat, Raquel Rodriguez losing to Trish Stratus (thanks to Becky Lynch) but stepping to Rhea Ripley, Logan Paul entering the men's Money in the Bank match, Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair overlooking Asuka, the return of Tommaso Ciampa and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

CM Punk returned professional wrestling on the debut episode of AEW Collision, making his first appearance since his controversial exit following All Out. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open this special instant reaction episode by breaking down CM Punk's return promo and his main event match with FTR against Bullet Club and Samoa Joe. The guys also discuss the returns of Andrade El Idolo and Miro, how AEW should handle a roster split, whether the commentary team needs Jim Ross and Luchasaurus winning the TNT title off Wardlow. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW building to its Forbidden Door pay-per-view with NJPW and NXT creating momentum for a two-week Gold Rush special had both brands operating at the height of their abilities this week. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into AEW's extremely well-built Dynamite [3:50], featuring MJF and Adam Cole drawing in an eliminator, CM Punk speaking, Kenny Omega returning and Will Ospreay surprising. Over in NXT [21:50], "The Silver King" breaks down Seth Rollins accepting Bron Breakker's title challenge, Baron Corbin becoming No. 1 contender for Carmelo Hayes, Nathan Frazer winning the Heritage Cup and Humberto Carillo & Angel Garza returning to inject even more main roster talent into developmental. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With less than three weeks until WWE Money in the Bank, building for the major London show continued as setting the stage for SummerSlam remained a focus. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [5:15] diving into a missed opportunity with Jey Uso, the return of Charlotte Flair overshadowing Asuka and the introduction of new women’s championships. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then take on The Good, The Bad and The Ugly across SmackDown and Raw [45:35], including Cody Rhodes vs. Dominik Mysterio, fans hijacking the Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor build, plans for Damian Priest, five Money in the Bank qualifying matches, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn having fun and much more. Plus, the guys wrap things up with another edition of The Last Word. [1:42:05] Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The Iron Sheik died this week at age 81 with host Adam Silverstein opening the show by remembering a true professional wrestling legend. "The Silver King" then dives into strong efforts from AEW and NXT, beginning with AEW [8:30] where Rampage delivered a special "Championship Friday" card, Dynamite focused on Adam Cole emerging as MJF's next challenger and two dream matches were made for Forbidden Door: Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada, Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay. Co-host "Vintage" Chris Vannini then joins with a digest from the WWE Performance Center as Adam breaks down NXT [33:45], including Bron Breakker challenging Seth Rollins, Baron Corbin setting his sights on Carmelo Hayes, Thea Hail surprisingly winning a battle royal and Diamond Mine impressing. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

SmackDown delivered a memorable segment as Roman Reigns' 1,000-day celebration led to the further implosion of The Bloodline, while Raw offered as complete a show as WWE has presented in 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [17:50] digging deep into The Bloodline drama, including Jimmy Uso's turn, Solo Sikoa's about-face, Jey Uso's decision and what's ahead. The guys also debate the new undisputed WWE universal championship belt, including its usage and lineage, before covering Seth Rollins' first world heavyweight championship defense and why a feud with Finn Balor could lead to Judgment Day breaking up. "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:06:00] where topics include a surprise GUNTHER vs. Kevin Owens banger, Cody Rhodes feuding with Dominik Mysterio, Money in the Bank qualifiers, LA Knight's big win, the debut of Kayden Carter & Katana Chance, proper booking of Becky Lynch and the women, plus more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GetitngOverCast.

NXT and AEW delivered divergent but successful shows coming off special events. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a second look at NXT Battleground [5:15], arguably the brand's best post-TakeOver premium event, before diving into the return of Baron Corbin, debut of Mustafa Ali, continuation of Carmelo Hayes' title reign, first night for Tiffany Stratton as women's champion and the end of the Gigi Dolan vs. Jacy Jayne feud. "The Silver King" then explores AEW Dynamite [23:35] featuring the official return announcement for CM Punk, real heat for Don Callis and Konosuke Takeshita, Adam Cole & Britt Baker vs. Chris Jericho & Saraya, a potential elevation for Swerve Strickland and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE continues its hot run following Night of Champions with Seth Rollins as world heavyweight champion and The Bloodline on the brink of complete implosion. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a second look at Night of Champions [5:15] and settle their Trish Stratus vs. Lita debate before moving to The Main Event [21:15] where Rollins celebrated his title win, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn trolled Reigns, and Cody Rhodes called out Brock Lesnar. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from the week in WWE [53:15], including Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler winning the women's tag team titles, Money in the Bank qualifying, the continuation of Trish and Zoey Stark against Becky Lynch, LA Knight's forced heel role and more. The guys then wrap things up with The Last Word [1:29:10]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Double or Nothing and NXT Battleground ran concurrently Sunday night and produced vastly different shows. Just minutes after they both ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the special events with results, analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. The guys dive into AEW Double or Nothing [2:07], including a surprise ending to Anarchy in the Arena featuring The Elite and Blackpool Combat Club, whether MJF retained his world title against the Four Pillars, Adam Cole and Chris Jericho disappointing, plus a shakeup to the women's division. "The Silver King" then tackles NXT Battleground [1:08:25] with Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker delivering, Tiffany Stratton becoming a star and Ilja Dragunov vs. DIJAK emerging as a match of the year contender. Plus, Adam and Chris provide a bonus instant reaction to the series finale of Succession [1:24:00]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE entered the summer with a bang delivering an exceptional 2023 WWE Night of Champions premium live event. Just minutes after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Night of Champions results with analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the implosion of The Bloodline with Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn standing tall over Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins becoming the new world heavyweight champion over AJ Styles, Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar exceeding expectations, Trish Stratus delivering with a shocking finish against Becky Lynch, Asuka ending Bianca Belair's title reign and much more. Plus, what do Saturday's results mean for WWE Money in the Bank and WWE SummerSlam? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW offers its second pay-per-view of the year with 2023 AEW Double or Nothing set to kick off a major summer for the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW Double or Nothing ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [37:10]. Will Anarchy in the Arena steal the show, and how bloody will it get? Did AEW do enough to build the Four Pillars title match, and is MJF too obvious of a winner? Will Orange Cassidy, Wardlow or Jade Cargill lose their respective titles? And does a lacking go-home build spell trouble for Double or Nothing overall? The guys cover all of that and more with "Vintage" also contributing his thoughts on CM Punk and the forthcoming debut of AEW Collision [7:20]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

2023 NXT Battleground marks the return of WWE's developmental brand to the road with plenty up for grabs. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Battleground ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions. Will Bron Breakker return to the top of NXT against Carmelo Hayes? Will Tiffany Stratton finally earn her crown? Is Ilja Dragunov vs. DIJAK the easy call for match of the night? What's in store for the likes of Dragon Lee (vs. Noam Dar) and Tyler Bate (vs. Wes Lee) in midcard feature spots? "The Silver King" covers all of that and more, including what the future holds for NXT's top stars. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With most titles up for grabs, 2023 WWE Night of Champions features a strong card as major rivals are set to clash. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Night of Champions ultimate preview [45:30] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Seth Rollins or AJ Styles emerge as new world heavyweight champion? Will Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn retain their tag team titles over Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa? Is Brock Lesnar going to crush an injured Cody Rhodes? Who will stand out from Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus, Bianca Belair vs. Asuka, Rhea Ripley vs. Natalya? The guys open with The Main Event [8:45] discussing the women's tag team titles being vacated with injuries to Liv Morgan and Dakota Kai before diving into the rest of SmackDown and Raw with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [17:20] and wrapping with The Last Word [2:02:30], an ultimate preview-style breakdown of the Succession series finale. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW had a monumental day with AEW Collision announced -- and CM Punk notably absent from the proceedings -- ahead of Dynamite building for Double or Nothing; this as NXT continued to develop storylines for Battleground. Host Adam Silverstein opens by remembering "Superstar" Billy Graham before diving into the new AEW deal [5:25], including what we know and what we do not. He also takes a look at the latest incident involving CM Punk, the rehiring of Ace Steel and what it means for Tony Khan's promotion going forward. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in AEW TV [20:00], including the return of Hangman Page and development of the Four Pillars storyline. Next, Adam slides over to a disappointing edition of NXT [43:15] with a lackluster build for Battleground including Carmelo Hayes calling out Bron Breakker three times, DIJAK torturing Ilja Dragunov and both Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade advancing in the NXT women's championship tournament. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Momentum in WWE picked up massively as Night of Champions approaches and a new champion to be crowned. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini kick off with The Main Event [3:33] as they take a deep dive into Seth Rollins and AJ Styles emerging from the world heavyweight championship tournament and Roman Reigns returning to seek the undisputed tag team titles from Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn. "The Silver King" then covers The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [58:50] across SmackDown and Raw, including dynamite promos from Cody Rhodes and Becky Lynch, GUNTHER and Imperium being heavily featured on Monday, Mustafa Ali emerging, Judgement Day getting help, Asuka turning heel on Bianca Belair, more complications with the women's tag team titles, Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler coming back, Rhea Ripley and JD McDonagh standing out, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.