Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast
615 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 446 ratingsAward-winning analysis of pro wrestling with breakdowns of WWE, NXT, AEW and beyond. Plus, instant analysis of pay-per-views, news coverage and major interviews. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini pull back the curtain addressing the hottest topics and most controversial developments while putting the highs and lows of sports entertainment in context every week.
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WWE WrestleMania Backlash 2021 instant analysis
May 17, 2021 05:05 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBJust moments after WWE's first show of its new season went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened for instant analysis of WWE WrestleMania Backlash. From the epic big-man main events of Roman Reigns vs. Cesaro and Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Braun Strowman to the confounding appearance of zombies, the guys cover it all in this special show. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" provide match breakdowns, storyline analysis and grades for every bout with five t...
NXT, AEW: Five title matches excite, Cody's promo flops, Hit Row debuts
May 13, 2021 17:51 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThere were five titles defended across NXT and AEW this week, and almost all of them delivered exciting matches despite only one strap changing hands. Host Adam Silverstein looks at those big bouts along with everything else that went down across NXT and AEW Dynamite. "The Silver King" starts with NXT where Santos Escobar appears ready to move on from the cruiserweight title after a banger with Kushida. Other NXT topics include the uneven booking of the main event, Raquel Gonzalez vs. Merced...
WWE WrestleMania Backlash 2021 ultimate preview
May 11, 2021 17:54 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBWith just days until WWE WrestleMania Backlash, the company's first pay-per-view of its new season with WrestleMania 37 in the rear-view mirror, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini are here to break down the entire card. The guys open with an overall look at the throwback edition of SmackDown and go-home Raw before diving into everything that did not impact the PPV build [2:50]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into the WrestleMania Backlash card with storyline recaps a...
NXT delivers top-tier show, AEW Dynamite: Blood & Guts analysis
May 06, 2021 17:15 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBFaction warfare came to a head as AEW Dynamite: Blood & Guts presented the company's first iteration of its WarGames-like structure. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the victories and failures from the Inner Circle vs. Pinnacle match, including the controversial finish, overall booking and reliance on blading [23:30]. Also discussed from AEW is Orange Cassidy potentially main eventing a pay-per-view, why the ongoing Elite storyline is getting boring and repetitive, Miro's clear path to the ...
WWE: Roman Reigns' power grows as Daniel Bryan exits, Raw improves
May 04, 2021 18:15 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBWWE's biggest TV match in ages delivered in a major way as Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan battled for the universal title on SmackDown with Bryan's tenure with the blue brand on the line. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down every aspect of the Reigns-Bryan match in The Main Event [4:20], including how it was promoted, Reigns' new entrance music, what they thought out of the bout itself and what's next for both Bryan and Reigns. The guys then break down everything else f...
NXT, AEW: Blood & Guts parley, Adam Cole's future, No. 1 contenders built
April 29, 2021 16:13 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBNXT spent this week building its No. 1 contenders, while AEW focused on its massive upcoming Blood & Guts match. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into both shows and what to expect from NXT and AEW going forward. "The Silver King" begins with NXT [3:33] where he offers praise for the six-man main event involving MSK and Kushida while remaining concerned about Santos Escobar being stuck in the cruiserweight division. Other NXT topics include Adam Cole's future, Bronson Reed and Mercede...
WWE: Daniel Bryan's future, Raw's woes, women's booking, RKBro's potential
April 27, 2021 17:31 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBThe disparity of booking between SmackDown and Raw remains a hot topic as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini return to break down the last week in WWE. The Main Event [7:13] focuses on Daniel Bryan's future in WWE and a top storyline involving Cesaro, Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Seth Rollins that took up nearly an hour of television time on SmackDown. Next is a look at the confusing storyline involving Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman, the unknown motivation and lack of care for T...
NXT, AEW: Sarray debuts as women shine, Blood & Guts gets strong build
April 22, 2021 17:43 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBWomen's wrestling shined across NXT and AEW Dynamite this week with Sarray debuted and Tai Conti finally got to battle Hikaru Shida. Host Adam Silverstein opens this week's show with NXT [4:53], breaking down Sarray's first match against Zoey Stark, how the brand has a clear intent to push its women to the forefront, Kyle O'Reilly stepping out on his own, the greatness of The Way and concerns about Santos Escobar being pigeonholed. "The Silver King" then moves to AEW [23:11] where Darby Alli...
WWE: Cesaro steps up, Charlotte Flair freaks out, Raw stumbles, Pat McAfee debuts
April 20, 2021 18:13 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBIt's never a slow news week in WWE, and with the company still building its storylines after WrestleMania 37, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini were gifted the first six-part Main Event in show history. The guys discuss Cesaro stepping up as Roman Reigns' next challenger, Bianca Belair's victory party, Charlotte Flair's psychotic turn and WWE's struggles with defining No. 1 contenders after big pay-per-views to open the episode [4:50]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then brea...
WWE talent releases instant analysis, AEW pops huge rating
April 15, 2021 22:40 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWWE suddenly released nine talents from its roster on Thursday, leading host Adam Silverstein to jump online for a special instant analysis episode breaking down the firings. "The Silver King" discusses every superstar released from the most surprising to others who may have been expected. Adam begins by diving into WWE's failures to put Samoa Joe over in his two most notable feuds, his recent successes on commentary and whether his release has anything to do with his inability to be cleared...
NXT, AEW: End of the war, new champions, Young Bucks turn, Mike Tyson
April 15, 2021 17:44 - 1 hour - 56 MBWith the so-called Wednesday Night War officially coming to an end, Host Adam Silverstein takes a look at the newest episodes of NXT and AEW Dynamite now permanently on separate nights. "The Silver King" opens with NXT's post-TakeOver show featuring the coronations of three new champions and crowning of another as Kushida finally got his first big moment in NXT. Other topics include The Way being the best faction in wrestling, why continuing Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly sounds like a bad idea...
WWE: WrestleMania 37 fallout, Raw after WrestleMania disappoints
April 13, 2021 18:56 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBWWE's infamous Raw after WrestleMania largely disappointed for the second year in a row, except the time, there were no excuses. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the entire show [49:00], including a retread Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre storyline, Charlotte Flair's return, a horrendous showing for new champion Rhea Ripley, what's ahead for Damian Priest, Mandy Rose & Dana Brooke purposely getting counted out, and the future of "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and Alexa Blis...
WWE WrestleMania 37 instant analysis 2021
April 12, 2021 07:47 - 2 hours - 144 MBJust moments after WWE's biggest show of the year went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened for instant analysis covering both nights of WrestleMania 37. From the epic Roman Reigns vs. Edge vs. Daniel Bryan triple threat and historic Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair main event to celebrity appearances by Bad Bunny and Logan Paul, the guys cover it all in an extended show. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" provide grades and analysis beginning with the four epic ma...
WWE WrestleMania 37 go-home show 2021
April 10, 2021 05:36 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBFor the first time ahead of a pay-per-view, Getting Over presents a special go-home show previewing WWE's biggest event of the year, WrestleMania 37. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss everything from the final SmackDown before 'Mania, primarily the epic promos by Daniel Bryan, Edge and Roman Reigns and build to the Night 1 main event of Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also take one final look at the 14 matches spread over two nights, confi...
NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver instant analysis
April 09, 2021 07:41 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBShortly after the conclusion of the two-night NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver special event, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened to break down everything that went down across the 10-match extended card. From major title changes to classic wrestling bouts and plenty in between, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover it all. The guys discuss why Night 1 was surprisingly the best top-to-bottom card despite Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly on Night 2 being the event's best bout, wh...
WWE WrestleMania 37 ultimate preview
April 06, 2021 20:58 - 2 hours - 126 MBWith just days until WrestleMania 37 -- WWE's biggest pay-per-view and a crucial show featuring the return of fans for the first time in more than a calendar year -- host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini are here to break down the entire two-night, 14-match card. The guys open this WrestleMania 37 ultimate preview with an overview of the show and look at the go-home SmackDown, which features two Mania-level matches [8:35]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down the entire ...
WWE: Drew McIntyre, Bianca Belair stop by ahead of WrestleMania 37
April 05, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBWWE WrestleMania 37 week has arrived, and with it, host Adam Silverstein is welcoming two main event-level guests to the show. Two-time WWE champion Drew McIntyre joins "The Silver King" [25:55] to discuss his endless media appearances, what makes Sheamus such a great opponent, whether it is chaotic backstage at Raw, what he thinks of online leaks and his upcoming WWE title match against champion Bobby Lashley. But first, Adam welcomes 2021 Royal Rumble winner Bianca Belair ahead of her pote...
NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver ultimate preview, Santos Escobar joins the show
April 03, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBAhead of the biggest card -- literally and figuratively -- in NXT history, host Adam Silverstein brings you Getting Over's signature ultimate preview of NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver, the first two-night TakeOver event that will surely kick off WrestleMania week with a bang. "The Silver King" dives into each of the nine matches on the show, focusing on potential title changes, whether this week will be the last in NXT for Adam Cole and women's champion Io Shirai and what's ahead for NXT afte...
NXT, AEW: Final Stand & Deliver build, Inner Circle makes impactful return
April 01, 2021 17:59 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBThe penultimate Wednesday night seeing NXT and AEW go head-to-head was once again an important evening for both programs as NXT presented its go-home show for TakeOver: Stand & Deliver and AEW Dynamite featured two prominent returns along with the redebut of Inner Circle as a face faction. Host Adam Silverstein breaks it all down, starting with NXT's Prime Target offering on Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly, Io Shirai's attacks on Raquel Gonzalez, the main event battle royal and NXT episodes prec...
WWE: Daniel Bryan joins WrestleMania main event, Raw's struggles continue
March 30, 2021 16:36 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBSmackDown and Raw remain on opposite trajectories entering the biggest week of WWE's calendar as the Road to WrestleMania 37 inches closer to its conclusion. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event where they juxtapose Daniel Bryan's addition into the universal championship match and the strong SmackDown storytelling behind it [2:30] with messy top-level booking on Raw as Bobby Lashley has split from the Hurt Business ahead of his clash with Drew McIntyre for...
NXT, AEW: Strong booking for TakeOver Stand & Deliver, The Elite melodrama
March 25, 2021 16:49 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBNXT delivered one of the most impactful television shows in its history as it solidified the vast majority of its TakeOver: Stand & Deliver card, which looks to be its most ambitious effort yet. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into the Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly feud and his hope for an additional stipulation being added to their match [3:38]. Also from NXT, "The Silver King" looks at multiple title announcements from William Regal that will prove exciting as well as multiple problems...
WWE: WrestleMania 2021 card expands, Andrade gets release, Rhea Ripley debuts
March 23, 2021 18:04 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBWWE is now full-steam ahead to WrestleMania 37 and with that comes expanding the card for their biggest show of the year. With WrestleMania once again being a two-night event in 2021, WWE added numerous matches to the card on its first Raw following Fastlane. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini are here to break them all down, but first, the guys start with The Main Event [7:10] as Raw went through great lengths to build the WWE championship feud between Bobby Lashley and Drew Mc...
WWE Fastlane 2021 instant analysis: WrestleMania plans change
March 22, 2021 04:53 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBJust minutes after WWE Fastlane went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jump on the horn to break down every match and storyline from the final pay-per-view on WWE's Road to WrestleMania 37. The guys begin with the main event as the universal championship match between Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan provided some of the best booking WWE has given us in recent memory. They discuss why the outcome of the match will have a direct impact on WrestleMania and everything WW...
NXT, AEW: TakeOver Stand & Deliver builds, Thunder Rosa vs. Britt Baker bangs
March 18, 2021 16:40 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBNXT got heavy into its build to TakeOver: Stand & Deliver, while AEW featured the first women's main event in company history on another great Wednesday night of professional wrestling. Host Adam Silverstein is here to break it all down, starting with NXT developing Finn Balor vs. Karrion Kross (plus a hint of Scarlett) and Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly [2:45]. Plus, the first meeting of Santos Escobar and Jordan Devlin, the introduction of Sarray, the return of WALTER, the debut match of LA K...
WWE Fastlane 2021 ultimate preview, WrestleMania card projections
March 16, 2021 18:18 - 2 hours - 120 MBWith Fastlane on Sunday and WrestleMania around the corner in just one month, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini tackle WWE's two big upcoming pay-per-views with an ultimate preview of Fastlane [1:09:30] preceding their projected cards for WWE's Granddaddy of Them All [52:09]. The guys open the show by discussing WWE's convoluted and often nonsensical storytelling on Raw, primarily regarding Drew McIntyre's dual storylines with Bobby Lashley and Sheamus [3:00]. Adam and Chris al...
NXT, AEW: Epic show with major surprises, intriguing Revolution fallout
March 11, 2021 18:55 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBNXT delivered in a major way with one of the best weekly shows in brand history. With three titles on the line and two major surprises announced, NXT gave host Adam Silverstein plenty to talk about as the company plans for its first two-night TakeOver event. "The Silver King" breaks down that big announcement, the new NXT women's tag team championships and the results of the Finn Balor-Adam Cole and Io Shirai-Toni Storm matches along with everything else on the show [4:42]. A quick stop with...
WWE stuck in the school zone on Road to WrestleMania 37
March 09, 2021 18:03 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBWith WWE's signature WrestleMania pay-per-view "back in business" and less than five weeks away, the overall product feels like it's riding in a school zone rather than on the Fastlane to the biggest show of the year [1:07]. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into WWE's storyline struggles in The Main Event [4:22], including what we should take from the sudden elevation of Daniel Bryan, rematches on Raw and a women's division that is being given far less booking effort just...
AEW Revolution 2021 instant analysis: Disaster ending, 'huge' signing
March 08, 2021 07:38 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBJust minutes after AEW Revolution went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the horn to break down the company's first pay-per-view of 2021 with thorough discussions about every match and storyline on the show. The guys start by praising the excellent main event, an exploding barbed wire deathmatch for the AEW championship pitting Kenny Omega against Jon Moxley, but the mood quickly turns sour given the disaster finish to the PPV. "The Silver King" and "Vint...
AEW Revolution 2021 ultimate preview, Shaq's bump, NXT sets up huge show
March 04, 2021 18:47 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBAEW's first major pay-per-view of 2021 is nearly here, so host Adam Silverstein checks in with an ultimate preview of AEW Revolution. "The Silver King" breaks down every match and major storyline on the show, providing predictions for every contest while also speculating on who AEW may bring in for its promoted surprises [35:20]. Will Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley in an exploding barbed wire deathmatch be too much for the average viewer? Will Tony Khan deliver on his promise for a Hall of Fame ...
WWE: Bobby Lashley's coronation, Daniel Bryan's role, women's booking a mess
March 02, 2021 16:42 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBA new WWE champion was crowned Monday night as Bobby Lashley finally reached the mountaintop on Raw [2:40]. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss Lashley's coronation, diversity in WWE, whether the Miz storyline was handled properly and how WWE will book ahead to WrestleMania. The guys continue The Main Event with Daniel Bryan's insertion into the Roman Reigns-Edge storyline [23:45] and extensive problems with WWE's booking of the women's division across both main shows, in...
NXT, AEW: Cole explains, Wight signs, Fenix shines, Sting wrestles
February 25, 2021 18:52 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBAEW continued to build toward its Revolution pay-per-view, while NXT set a new course this week with the brands combining for another tremendous night of professional wrestling. Host Adam Silverstein starts with NXT where Adam Cole tried to explain his attacks on Kyle O'Reilly but instead turned on Roderick Strong and claimed the Undisputed Era for himself [3:05]. "The Silver King" looks at what's ahead for the members of that faction, Finn Balor's NXT title reign and more, including Karrion...
WWE: Bobby Lashley's rise, Seth Rollins' return, women's booking problems
February 23, 2021 18:53 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBJust 24 hours after Elimination Chamber, WWE continued to set its course for WrestleMania 37 with a key storyline on Monday Night Raw involving new WWE champion The Miz and Bobby Lashley [5:30]. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with "The Main Event" where Lashley's future as champion, the insertion of Braun Strowman and the handling of Drew McIntyre lead the show. The guys also discuss [24:10] strong midcard booking on SmackDown with Big E and Apollo Crews, Seth Rollins' ...
WWE Elimination Chamber 2021 instant analysis
February 22, 2021 05:26 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBJust minutes after WWE Elimination Chamber went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down every match and storyline from the big show. WWE's Road to WrestleMania 37 got quite interesting on Sunday with two major title changes and plenty of storyline adjustments ahead of the the big event. The guys discuss Daniel Bryan winning the SmackDown Elimination Chamber and immediately facing Roman Reigns, Royal Rumble winner Edge making his WrestleMania decisio...
NXT, AEW: Adam Cole turns, Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley intensifies
February 18, 2021 17:34 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBWith one brand coming out of NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day and another preparing for its AEW Revolution pay-per-view, wrestling on Wednesday nights is operating at a high level just over a month into 2021. Host Adam Silverstein takes a closer look at everything that went down this week, starting with NXT where Adam Cole solidified his return to the darkside with another attack on Kyle O'Reilly and champion Finn Balor [4:30]. Plus, the future booking of the main event, credit to Pat McAfee, The...
WWE Elimination Chamber 2021 ultimate preview
February 16, 2021 18:14 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThe Road to WrestleMania 37 is tightening, which means it may be time for the title picture to be shaken up at WWE Elimination Chamber. Host Adam Silverstein takes you through WWE's second pay-per-view of 2021 with an ultimate preview where he breaks down every match and storyline on the card with predictions and picks [24:24]. Will either Roman Reigns or Drew McIntyre drop their titles on the show? Did Raw somehow save its poorly booked Elimination Chamber match at the last moment? "The Sil...
NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day 2021 instant analysis
February 15, 2021 04:51 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBJust minutes after NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day went off the air, host Adam Silverstein is here to break down everything that happened on a show that set the bar for professional wrestling in 2021. "The Silver King" takes an in-depth look at all five matches from the stellar event along with the storylines that began and concluded throughout the night. Topics include Finn Balor vs. Pete Dunne and Johnny Gargano vs. Kushida standing out as match of the year contenders, Undisputed Era breaking ...
NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day preview, Toni Storm stops by, Kenta on AEW
February 11, 2021 19:01 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBJust days before the latest NXT special event, host Adam Silverstein offers an ultimate preview of NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day as he breaks down everything on the five-match card [38:30]. With three championships on the line, will Finn Balor, Io Shirai and/or Johnny Gargano leave without their titles? Which tag teams will win the Dusty Rhodes Classics as NXT rebuilds its division? "The Silver King" also discusses the rest of NXT's go-home episode and sits down one-on-one with former NXT UK w...
WWE: Elimination Chamber builds as Edge, Bianca Belair weigh options
February 09, 2021 20:13 - 1 hour - 90 MBWWE fast tracked the build to Elimination Chamber as the Royal Rumble winners put off their decisions after their first week in the spotlight. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [4:15], focusing on Edge's indecision and likely future choice of Roman Reigns and whether Bianica Belair has any option other than Sasha Banks for WrestleMania 37. “The Silver King” also strongly criticizes the Elimination Chamber booking on Raw [23:30] due to its lack of freshn...
AEW, NXT: Beach Break analysis, Edge visits, Dusty Classic, NJPW deal
February 04, 2021 17:41 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBAEW Dynamite delivered in a major way with its special Beach Break episode, while NXT continued to build toward what looks to be a fantastic TakeOver: Vengeance Day event. Host Adam Silverstein starts with AEW where Rey Fenix starred in a main event with Kenny Omega, the Good Brothers, Jon Moxley, Pac and a surprise appearance by Kenta [6:30]. Plus, a look at a potential AEW-NJPW relationship and NJPW's new TV deal in the United States. Also from AEW: tag team battle royal, the wedding of Ki...
WWE: Tune ups needs as Road to WrestleMania 37 begins
February 02, 2021 18:48 - 1 hour - 68 MBThe Road to WrestleMania 37 is officially underway now that the Royal Rumble is in the rear-view mirror. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the fallout from WWE's first pay-per-view of 2021. The guys start with The Main Event where Adam believes the lack of conflict with Royal Rumble winner Edge during Monday Night Raw indicates he will not choose to face WWE champion Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania [4:52]. Chris disagrees as they take a longer look ahead at what title ...
WWE: Tune ups needed as Road to WrestleMania 37 begins
February 02, 2021 18:48 - 1 hour - 68 MBThe Road to WrestleMania 37 is officially underway now that the Royal Rumble is in the rear-view mirror. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the fallout from WWE's first pay-per-view of 2021. The guys start with The Main Event where Adam believes the lack of conflict with Royal Rumble winner Edge during Monday Night Raw indicates he will not choose to face WWE champion Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania [4:52]. Chris disagrees as they take a longer look ahead at what title ...
WWE Royal Rumble 2021 instant analysis
February 01, 2021 06:53 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBJust minutes after WWE's first pay-per-view of 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini hop on the horn to provide instant analysis of the Royal Rumble. One of WWE's biggest shows of the year ultimately delivered, though the guys do have some bones to pick about what transpired on Sunday night. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take an in-depth look at both Royal Rumble matches, which surprises delivered, whether WWE chose the correct winners and the paths those v...
NXT, AEW: TakeOver builds, Dynamite rebounds, Beach Break preview
January 28, 2021 19:43 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBAEW bounced back with a strong episode of Dynamite in its go-home effort ahead of Beach Break, while NXT bounced around as it continues to build toward its next TakeOver. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest from both shows, starting with NXT's strange decision to have two contenders for each of its three main titles held by Finn Balor, Io Shirai and Johnny Gargano [3:45]. Plus, updates from the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classics and questions about the direction of Isiah "Swerve" Scott a...
WWE legend Shawn Michaels stops by to talk Royal Rumble, NXT
January 27, 2021 19:58 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBWith one of WWE's biggest pay-per-views of the year approaching Sunday, two-time Royal Rumble winner and WWE Hall of Famer "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels joins host Adam Silverstein to discuss one of the most exciting dates on the WWE calendar. Michaels explains how the 1995 Royal Rumble lifted him into the main even picture, how competing in the event can be both difficult and special, and why WWE superstars hold it in such high esteem decades later. HBK also discusses his role on the ...
WWE Royal Rumble 2021 ultimate preview, Peacock nabs network
January 26, 2021 18:40 - 2 hours - 114 MBWith WWE's first major pay-per-view of 2021 ahead on Sunday, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini provide their signature ultimate preview of the Royal Rumble [49:00]. The guys dive deep into every match on the card, including the storylines leading into the bouts and whether any title changes should be expected before sharing their predictions for the signature Royal Rumble matches and how they believe WWE will begin the Road to WrestleMania 37. Will Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyr...
NXT, AEW: Fight Pit rocks, Inner Circle fights, Dusty Rhodes Classics
January 21, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThe main events of NXT and AEW Dynamite stood out as the clear highlights for both shows as host Adam Silverstein looks at where the brands are heading with key events approaching. Starting with NXT [3:40], "The Silver King" lauds Timothy Thatcher and Tommaso Ciampa for another strong Fight Pit showing before discussing Pete Dunne's challenge for Finn Balor's NXT title and taking an extensive look at the men's and women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Adam also shouts out Kacy Catanzaro and...
WWE: Card Subject to Change, 'The Fiend' Alexa Bliss controversy
January 19, 2021 19:04 - 1 hour - 106 MBWith two weeks left until the Royal Rumble, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini look at WWE's build to one of its biggest shows of the year and first pay-per-view of 2021. After opening the show by debating a football rule and discussing the new WrestleMania locations, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" begin The Main Event [19:14] with a look at WWE official Adam Pearce pulling a fast one on universal champion Roman Reigns, "Card Subject to Change" being used as a storyline, WWE ch...
NXT, AEW: Finn Balor's exciting challenger, Darby Allin gets spotlight
January 14, 2021 19:55 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBStrong offerings from NXT and AEW keep the brands rolling to start 2021. Host Adam Silverstein looks at a pair of successful shows starting with NXT before moving on to Night 2 of AEW Dynamite's New Year's Smash. "The Silver King" dives into NXT [3:34] with Pete Dunne and Kushida stepping up as respective new challengers for Finn Balor and Johnny Gargano, the start of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, NXT's decision to run the women's tournament simultaneously and the debut of MSK. Adam the...
WWE: Gauntlet match greatness, McIntyre's Royal Rumble status
January 12, 2021 19:22 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBWith less than three weeks until the Royal Rumble, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini examine WWE's build to its first and one of its biggest pay-per-views of the entire year. The guys open with The Main Event [6:54] where Drew McIntyre's COVID-19 absence, the idea behind the Goldberg match and hot-shot booking with Triple H and Randy Orton are the hottest topics for Raw. On the SmackDown side, another great WWE gauntlet match appears to have set in motion a face turn for Shinsu...
NXT New Year's Evil, AEW New Year's Smash analysis
January 07, 2021 19:33 - 50 minutes - 46 MBNXT and AEW started 2021 with a bang by providing two special episodes of their Wednesday night shows. Host Adam Silverstein explains why AEW offered the match of the night, but NXT delivered the better show top-to-bottom with both brands offering early match of the year contenders. "The Silver King" begins with NXT New Year's Evil [5:20], discussing the brutal rematch between Finn Balor and Kyle O'Reilly, a remarkable battle between Rhea Ripley and Raquel Gonzalez and another great showing ...