Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast
615 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 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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NJPW WrestleKingdom 15 analysis: Dawn of a new Ace?
January 06, 2021 17:43 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBNew Japan Pro-Wrestling kicked off 2021 with a bang as WrestleKingdom 15 delivered in a major way over two nights. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the biggest matches on both shows, starting with the IWGP heavyweight and intercontinental championships being on the line between Tetsuya Naito, Kota Ibushi and Jay White. "The Silver King" believes NJPW's decision to go with Ibushi was the right one and explains why Ibushi -- not Kazuchika Okada -- may be the heir apparent as the company's Ace...
WWE: Ludicrous Goldberg return, Raw Legends Night, Royal Rumble builds
January 05, 2021 19:11 - 2 hours - 114 MBHappy New Year! Getting Over brings in 2021 with a look at WWE as it begins its route toward its first major pay-per-view of the year, the Royal Rumble. Host Adam Silverstein reacts vociferously to Raw Legends Night, which concluded with the return of Goldberg following a meaty main event between Drew McIntyre and Keith Lee [7:45]. Adam explains why he was so insulted by Goldberg's return storyline and all the ways it went wrong, while co-host Chris Vannini tries to find any positives. The g...
AEW's incredible Brodie Lee tribute, NXT's strong build to New Year's Evil
December 31, 2020 19:44 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBDays after Jon Huber's untimely death at age 41, AEW Dynamite presented a special celebration of life episode for Brodie Lee (f.k.a. Luke Harper). Host Adam Silverstein goes over all of the moments that made AEW's tribute so special, including the video packages, memorial matches and focus on Lee's son, himself a huge fan of professional wrestling [2:40]. "The Silver King" also looks at NXT's strong go-home show ahead of it's special New Year's Evil event that will kickoff 2021 [18:07]. Ther...
2020 Getting Over Awards a.k.a. The Meatys: Year in review
December 30, 2020 19:06 - 1 hour - 110 MBThe inaugural Getting Over Awards, a.k.a. "The Meatys," are here to close out 2020 with a bang. Forget The Slammys, host Adam Silverstein has spared no expense creating professional wrestling's greatest show honoring the best (and yes, some of the worst) from the last calendar year. With votes from Adam, co-host Chris Vannini and the listening audience all factoring in, Getting Over awards the best wrestlers, matches, storylines, feuds, events and brands that took over the squared circle in ...
Death of Brodie Lee; WWE delivers big with holiday shows, tributes
December 29, 2020 18:41 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBThe untimely death of Jon Huber a.k.a. Brodie Lee a.k.a Luke Harper at age 41 has rocked the world of professional wrestling. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show discussing Huber's life and career along with the tributes paid to him by his peers throughout the industry [0:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move on to a triple Main Event focused on WWE's strongest back-to-back episodes of TV and its best episode of Raw in months [18:00]. The guys wonder what’s...
NXT, AEW: Strong builds to important New Year's shows
December 24, 2020 18:36 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWith 2020 coming to a close, NXT and AEW are focused on building their shows surrounding New Year's Eve. Host Adam Silverstein looks at this week's latest developments, starting with NXT where Rhea Ripley and Dakota Kai tore the house down ahead of Ripley's big match with Raquel Gonzalez at New Year's Evil. Also on NXT: Finn Balor and Kyle O'Reilly recount their first NXT title match and A Very Gargano Christmas steals the show and another Fight Pit bout is announced. "The Silver King" also ...
WWE: Drew McIntyre's friendship triangle, Charlotte Flair returns on top
December 22, 2020 20:22 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBWith TLC in the books and WWE beginning its long journey to the Royal Rumble, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chis Vannini take a look at where the storylines may be heading for the second-biggest pay-per-view of the year. The guys start with "The Main Event" [5:53] as they look at the top angles from the post-TLC edition of Monday Night Raw, including Drew McIntyre's friendship triangle, AJ Styles and The Miz remaining his top challengers, Asuka & Charlotte Flair's start as women's tag te...
WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2020 instant analysis
December 21, 2020 06:13 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBJust minutes after WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini connect to break down WWE's final pay-per-view of 2020, instant analysis-style. Starting with the controversial Firefly Inferno main event between "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton, the guys dive into the shocking finish, booking decision behind the result and whether it deserves criticism or heavy praise. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move on to the TLC matches ...
NXT, AEW: Futures of Kyle O'Reilly, Rhea Ripley; Kenny Omega is on a roll
December 17, 2020 18:07 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBNXT and AEW are well on their way building shows surrounding the start of the new year, and host Adam Silverstein is here to break it all down. "The Silver King" opens with a look at an exceptionally strong episode of NXT featuring Kyle O'Reilly again becoming No. 1 contender for the NXT championship in an epic match against Pete Dunne and Rhea Ripley continuing to lose matches despite a hot start to 2020. Is an NXT title run in O'Reilly's future, and is Ripley preparing her departure for th...
WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2020 ultimate preview
December 15, 2020 19:04 - 2 hours - 113 MBWWE presents its final pay-per-view of 2020 on Sunday as TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs airs from the relocated ThunderDome. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini are here with an ultimate preview of the show [49:30], which features a pair of namesake stipulations in the co-main event as Roman Reigns faces Kevin Owens for the universal title and Drew McIntyre goes up against AJ Styles for the WWE title. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the value of gimmick PPVs and WWE toning...
AEW, NXT: The Cleaner is back, Sting speaks, major NXT returns
December 10, 2020 20:20 - 1 hourComing off a couple major year-end events, AEW and NXT have the stage for an exciting 2021. Host Adam Silverstein takes you through the significant developments from Wednesday night, starting with new AEW champion Kenny Omega appearing on Impact and Dynamite in the same week and Sting speaking for the first time since signing a multi-year deal with AEW [4:28]. "The Silver King" then dives into the updated main event picture in NXT, featuring the returns of Finn Balor and Karrion Kross, new t...
Renee Paquette stops by for a conversation
December 09, 2020 18:36 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBJust a few months after leaving WWE and with exciting projects on her plate, Renee Paquette joins the Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast for an extended conversation with host Adam Silverstein. From a wrestling standpoint, Renee discusses the hardest part of leaving WWE, her gut decision to go another direction with her career, never getting physically involved, what went wrong on Raw commentary, the cancellation of Talking Smack, whether WWE tried to keep her, the scripting of promos and backs...
WWE: TLC builds with Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, The Fiend shining
December 08, 2020 20:11 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBTwo weeks out from WWE's final pay-per-view of 2020, the build continues for TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini begin "The Main Event" by discussing the tremendous work being done by Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens in the lead storyline on SmackDown before dissecting how Raw was mostly aimless as it filled time before the go-home show [9:47]. Adam and Chris are fans of the Drew McIntyre-Sheamus friendship angle [23:08] and explain why Raw has succee...
NXT TakeOver: WarGames 2020 instant analysis
December 07, 2020 05:06 - 37 minutes - 21.7 MBJust minutes after the 2020 edition of NXT TakeOver: WarGames went off the air, host Adam Silverstein is here with instant analysis of the banging show. The two signature WarGames matches bookended the event, and both delivered massively with the women going all out with weapons while the men focused a bit more on the wrestling. "The Silver King" believes the right teams won both matches and wonders what's next for the Undisputed Era, ex-NFL punter Pat McAfee and NXT's bevy of talented femal...
AEW, NXT: Winter is Coming analysis, TakeOver: WarGames ultimate preview
December 03, 2020 18:51 - 2 hours - 68.8 MBContinuing a week of big shows, host Adam Silverstein welcomes Jack Crosby back to catch up on the last few months in WWE and discuss a loaded Wednesday night. After the guys dive into the Roman Reigns storyline and WrestleMania 37 plans [7:00], they move on to AEW Dynamite's special "Winter is Coming" episode, which featured the surprising booking of Kenny Omega beating Jon Moxley for the AEW championship and heading off to Impact with Don Callis [21:15]. "The Silver King" and "Blackjack" d...
Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos join for a special ITC reunion
December 02, 2020 16:55 - 57 minutes - 32.8 MBIt's the 100th episode of Getting Over, and host Adam Silverstein is celebrating by welcoming the guys that got him into the professional wrestling audio space to his show for the first time. Brian Campbell and Nick Kostos stop by for a special "In This Corner" reunion episode. The guys discuss what they have been up to lately and recall fond memories of talking about wrestling together. "The Silver King" explains what wrestling is like nowadays and provides some perspective on what's happe...
WWE: Fresh No. 1 contenders, Big E's push, Sasha Banks is a draw
December 01, 2020 15:04 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBWWE is set to wrap 2020 by moving SmackDown and Raw in new directions now that Survivor Series is in the rear-view mirror. It started on that path this week by determining fresh contenders for the universal and WWE championships respectively held by Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open "The Main Event" by breaking down those big storylines, including the return of a newly motivated Kevin Owens to the main event and whether AJ Styles was a bori...
NXT, AEW: WarGames matches ignite, Moxley vs. Omega intensifies
November 26, 2020 18:49 - 47 minutes - 27.4 MBA special holiday episode of Getting Over sees host Adam Silverstein break down strong builds from NXT and AEW ahead of their important events coming up next week. "The Silver King" starts with NXT where the four-member teams for the men's and women's matches solidify ahead of TakeOver: WarGames [3:55]. Next is an in-depth look at AEW Dynamite, which continued the build for the AEW world title match between champion Jon Moxley and challenger Kenny Omega at Winter is Coming [25:07]. How shoul...
WWE: Survivor Series fallout, Rollins-Mysterio ends, Vega fired
November 24, 2020 19:42 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBWith Survivor Series in the books and WWE slowly working its way toward the Royal Rumble, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini look at how WWE will book its product going forward. The Main Event begins with the guys breaking down the No. 1 contender storyline on Raw, including a reward for the winning Survivor Series team, Riddle's best night yet and Keith Lee vs. Bobby Lashley bringing the beef [2:55]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then look at the end of the long-running Seth ...
WWE Survivor Series 2020 instant analysis, Undertaker's Final Farewell
November 23, 2020 06:53 - 1 hour - 65 MBJust minutes after WWE Survivor Series went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini sat down to run through the entire pay-per-view. The guys open by sharing their expectations for Survivor Series [3:05] before taking an extensive look at The Undertaker's "Final Farewell," including whether it was an appropriate main event, how WWE handled Taker's official retirement and what they would have done differently [8:30]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then take a detailed di...
NXT, AEW: Shirai-Ripley delivers, Dynamite steps up, WarGames builds
November 19, 2020 22:56 - 51 minutes - 29.3 MBWomen dominated on Wednesday night as three of the best shows across NXT and AEW Dynamite were led by some of the top female wrestlers in the game. Host Adam Silverstein starts with NXT [5:25] where the women's title was on the line in a certified banger of a main event between Io Shirai and Rhea Ripley. Where does that match stand among the best in 2020, and what's next for Ripley? Plus, the build to NXT TakeOver: WarGames begins with two huge matches already set, Finn Balor returned and th...
WWE Survivor Series 2020 ultimate preview, Undertaker's Final Farewell
November 17, 2020 20:13 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBWith one of WWE's big four pay-per-views on the horizon, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene for an ultimate preview of Survivor Series 2020. The guys discuss all the major storylines entering the show, offer predictions for each match and break down how WWE should book Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre, whether New Day vs. Street Profits will steal the show, who should be the survivors in the traditional 5-on-5 matches and what WWE will do with The Undertaker's Final Farewe...
NXT, AEW: Surprise title change, big return, problem with under-delivering
November 12, 2020 19:09 - 55 minutes - 32 MBThere was a shocking, unexpected title change in NXT and the return of a top-tier star in AEW that made headlines as the shows went head-to-head Wednesday night. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show diving into an average of edition of NXT [2:30], including the booking of Johnny Gargano dropping the North American championship, pushing Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley so soon and what's next for Tommaso Ciampa, Santos Escobar and Pat McAfee's Kings of NXT. "The Silver King" then moves into a disapp...
WWE: Undertaker's Final Farewell, Sasha Banks-Bayley comes to an end
November 10, 2020 18:52 - 1 hour - 58 MBThe end of WWE's journey to Survivor Series 2020 is beginning to come into focus, and a large part of it includes the official Final Farewell to The Undertaker. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show discussing exactly how Taker should walk off into the proverbial sunset 30 years to the day after his debut [6:14]. The Main Event continues with a look at whether Roman Reigns' return has him primed for "storyline of the year" consideration [18:05], how WWE somewhat bungl...
AEW Full Gear 2020 instant analysis
November 08, 2020 06:34 - 36 minutes - 20.7 MBJust moments after AEW Full Gear went off the air, host Adam Silverstein is here to break down everything that happened on the company's terrific pay-per-view. AEW delivered arguably the best PPV in its history to end 2020, and while there may not have been a "five-star match," the event was loaded with top-tier wrestling -- both action and storytelling. "The Silver King" breaks down the Jon Moxley-Eddie Kingston "I Quit" match for the AEW title, an ode to tag team wrestling as FTR and The Y...
AEW Full Gear 2020 ultimate preview, NXT women shine bright
November 05, 2020 19:20 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBJust days before AEW Full Gear, host Adam Silverstein delivers an ultimate preview of the company's next big pay-per-view, breaking down storylines and offering predictions for every match on the stacked card [23:50]. "The Silver King" also answers key questions, including whether Eddie Kingston will pull off an upset of Jon Moxley for the AEW championship, whether Kenny Omega will retake his throne as the top wrestler in the world and whether the build for FTR vs. Young Bucks was handled pr...
WWE: Roman Reigns-Daniel Bryan ignites, Survivor Series gets meaty
November 03, 2020 19:38 - 1 hour - 58 MBWith Survivor Series still a few weeks away, WWE has spent a lot of time setting up its main event storylines once the brand-on-brand competition ends. Daniel Bryan is now looped into the Roman Reigns-Jey Uso situation, which has ignited the feel spots of host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini. The Main Event opens [4:27] with a discussion about whether Reigns is in the midst of the feud of the year, what Bryan brings to the table and how The Usos will factor in. The guys then move ...
NXT, AEW: Halloween Havoc a massive success, Full Gear build rolls on
October 29, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBNXT delivered in a major way with the first Halloween Havoc in 20 years but certainly not the last one we will see from the brand. Host Adam Silverstein is joined by guest Chris Bengel to break down the special NXT event [13:40] with a focus on the booking of the two title matches and what's next for Damian Priest, Io Shirai, Johnny Gargano and Candice LaRae. Plus, who was under the Scream mask? The guys also look at Rhea Ripley-Raquel Gonzalez tearing the house down and Cameron Grimes' shin...
WWE begins build to Survivor Series as Fiend, Orton, McIntyre collide
October 27, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBAfter a successful Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, WWE began setting the stage for its 2020 edition of Survivor Series. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini spend The Main Event discussing the initial Survivor Series build, including NXT being left out of the show, the champion vs. champion matches and how WWE booked the initial qualifying matches for the Raw men's team [3:30]. The guys also wonder what is planned for "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, new WWE champion Randy Orton and Drew McIn...
WWE Hell in a Cell 2020 instant analysis
October 26, 2020 04:53 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBJust moments after 2020 WWE Hell in a Cell went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini crack a cold one and discuss everything that happened on the show. The guys praise the three namesake bouts but disagree about which Hell in a Cell match should have main evented the pay-per-view. "The Silver King" lauds the brilliance of the SmackDown women's title match between Bayley and Sasha Banks, while "Vintage" believes the masterclass in storytelling that was Roman Reigns vs....
NXT, AEW: Surprise return, Halloween Havoc preview, Le Dinner Debonair
October 22, 2020 18:24 - 53 minutes - 30.8 MBA tremendous night of wrestling brings out an enthusiastic host as Adam Silverstein breaks down strong episodes of NXT and AEW Dynamite with both brands building towards major events. "The Silver King" kicks off the show with a look at NXT delivering an unexpected swerve in its Undisputed Era storyline, talent like Kushida and Bronson Reed getting opportunities to shine, a fantastic six-man tag team match and numerous positive booking developments [3:10]. There's also a mini-ultimate preview...
WWE Hell in a Cell 2020 ultimate preview, season premieres
October 20, 2020 18:14 - 2 hours - 72.4 MBWith WWE's season premieres of SmackDown and Raw now in the books, the focus turns to its next pay-per-view as Hell in a Cell goes down Sunday from the WWE ThunderDome. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the short PPV card and whether we will see title changes in any of the three Hell in a Cell matches [1:37:00]. The episode begins with The Main Event [4:13], including Braun Strowman getting a double feature; concerns brewing about Keith Lee; intertwining "The Fiend" ...
AEW, NXT: Dynamite one-year anniversary, Halloween Havoc build begins
October 15, 2020 18:11 - 47 minutes - 27.2 MBAEW Dynamite celebrated its one-year anniversary with four title matches, including Jon Moxley vs. Lance Archer in a no disqualification main event. Host Adam Silverstein looks at the outcomes of those matches, Chris Jericho challenging MJF to a steak dinner in an incredible wrestling moment, the hilarious Britt Baker-Tony Schiavone massage segment and Miro's gimmick as one of multiple poor booking decisions by AEW [5:09]. "The Silver King" then moves on to an action-packed edition of NXT he...
WWE Draft 2020 analysis, New Day splits, updated rosters
October 13, 2020 17:35 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBWith the latest WWE Draft in the books, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a robust discussion about how the SmackDown and Raw rosters have been altered now that superstars have been rotated between the brands along with how WWE handled the draft itself [3:42]. "The Silver King" points out that the Raw main event scene is stacked compared to its SmackDown counterpart, while "Vintage" has concerns about both tag team divisions. The guys also break down WWE's decision to...
NXT, AEW: 30 Years of Jericho, dog collar, Undisputed Era, Ember Moon
October 08, 2020 18:12 - 47 minutes - 27.3 MBIt was an uneven night for both NXT and AEW, though both shows had bright spots as they again went head-to-head. Host Adam Silverstein opens by discussing NXT [2:38], leading with Undisputed Era's take on the fallout from NXT TakeOver: 31, a gruesome injury to Ridge Holland and the return of Ember Moon to the brand's stacked women's division. Other topics include questionable booking decisions, strong video packages and the ceilings of Damian Priest and Dexter Lumis. "The Silver King" contin...
WWE: Mock Draft, Roman Reigns shines, Retribution gets a leader
October 07, 2020 00:31 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBA roster shakeup is ahead with the two-day WWE Draft set to begin this week, so host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini decided to dive into their sports backgrounds by holding a mock draft of talent from SmackDown and Raw [59:25]. The guys discuss their hopes and expectations for the draft itself before picking their teams. The show opens with The Main Event [3:32] where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss Roman Reigns' high-stakes challenge to Jey Uso, the future of the Sasha B...
NXT TakeOver: 31 instant analysis -- Show of the year?
October 05, 2020 03:53 - 37 minutes - 21.3 MBJust minutes after NXT TakeOver: 31 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein sits down to break down everything that happened on the superb five-match card that is officially in contention for best wrestling show of 2020. "The Silver King" opens with a look at the Capitol Wrestling Center that is serving as the new home to NXT before moving into the main event where Finn Balor defended the NXT championship against Kyle O'Reilly in a match of the year candidate. Adam then looks at whether Undi...
NXT TakeOver: 31 ultimate preview, Kyle O'Reilly stops by, AEW's storytelling
October 01, 2020 18:45 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBAhead of NXT TakeOver: 31, NXT championship challenger Kyle O'Reilly joins the show to discuss his whirlwind last few months, wresting with Type I diabetes, the truth behind the formation of the Undisputed Era, his goals in WWE and who he believes is the greatest Canadian wrestler of all-time. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with an ultimate preview of NXT TakeOver, breaking down every match on the card and wondering how Sunday's results will be impacted by the forthcoming WWE Draft. "T...
WWE: Alexa Bliss stops by, WWE Draft thoughts, McIntyre-Orton continues
September 29, 2020 17:27 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBMulti-time WWE women's champion Alexa Bliss joins host Adam Silverstein to share some embarrassing stories before discussing her heavy push after joining the main roster, what it's like to work with Mickie James and Nikki Cross, and her recent involvement with "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt [25:47]. The episode starts with The Main Event [3:30] as "The Silver King" breaks down the timing, potential format and hopeful presentation of the latest WWE Draft before moving into he continuation of the Drew...
WWE Clash of Champions 2020 instant analysis
September 28, 2020 05:05 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBJust minutes after WWE Clash of Champions: Gold Rush went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini grabbed their mics to break down the entire show. It begins with a dive into the night's standout moment: Universal champion Roman Reigns tearing apart the Anoa'i family and anointing himself Tribal Chief during a severe beatdown of Jey Uso that made for a legendary main event [8:13]. "The Silver King" discusses the impact and why it must lead to a match with The Rock at Wre...
NXT, AEW: No. 1 contender matches, Cody returns, Miro wrestles
September 24, 2020 18:04 - 46 minutes - 26.5 MBAs NXT prepares for its next TakeOver and AEW sets the stage for some unique Dynamite episodes, both brands were dealt a blow with strings of COVID-19 positives that affected their shows. Did they recover well enough? Host Adam Silverstein opens by looking at an empty-arena NXT that featured the naming of multiple No. 1 contenders. Were Kyle O'Reilly and Candice LaRae the right choices, and will this NXT TakeOver live up to its name considering the rushed build? Also, what should we make of ...
WWE Clash of Champions 2020 ultimate preview, Retribution is DOA
September 22, 2020 17:41 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBWith 2020 WWE Clash of Champions: Gold Rush ahead Sunday, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the entire nine-match card, including the television storylines heading into the show, predictions for each bout and what they expect to happen by the time the pay-per-view is over [1:08:56]. But first, the guys discuss why enthusiasm is lacking ahead of Clash of Champions, largely due to the continuous and growing issues on Monday Night Raw [3:33 & 35:35]. "The Silver King" a...
AEW, NXT: Parking Lot Fight rocks, another TakeOver, Io-Shotzi tears it up
September 17, 2020 17:17 - 46 minutes - 26.9 MBWith NXT and AEW Dynamite back going head-to-head on Wednesday night, both shows delivered in a major way. For AEW, it was in the Dynamite main event with the Parking Lot Fight between Best Friends and Santana & Ortiz offering plenty of incredible, memorable moments, including a finish that popped host Adam Silverstein big-time [22:05]. "The Silver King" explains why this match hit him in the feel spot before breaking down the rest of Dynamite, including the promo work of MJF and Eddie Kings...
WWE: Roman Reigns intrigues, Hurt Business shines, Retribution steps up
September 15, 2020 17:58 - 1 hour - 60 MBRefreshed after a couple long weeks, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the best back-to-back episodes of WWE television in a long time. The Main Event kicks things off [7:00] with a look at where Roman Reigns is headed with his new character, the insertion of Keith Lee into the Drew McIntyre-Randy Orton feud, a surprising rejuvenation for Retribution, and the growth of the Hurt Business. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down the rest of Raw and SmackDown [4...
NXT, AEW: Champion crowned, Miro debuts, steel cage badasses, The Elite's future?
September 10, 2020 17:20 - 53 minutes - 30.5 MBIt was a huge week for NXT and AEW that saw both brands deliver exceptional shows in key moments. Host Adam Silverstein begins with NXT [5:13], which finally settled its championship picture as Finn Balor took down Adam Cole in a match that should have satisfied even those angry with last week's finish while setting the stage for a sea of change for the yellow brand. NXT also delivered tremendous main event as Rhea Ripley and Mercedes Martinez squared off in a "battle of the badasses" that ...
WWE: Reigns & Heyman shine, Bayley & Sasha split, tag division problems
September 08, 2020 17:33 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWith WWE finally having calmed down after two pay-per-views in as many weeks, SmackDown produced one of its best episode of the entire pandemic era, while Raw was largely treading water. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [2:26], breaking down our first extended look at the Roman Reigns-Paul Heyman and Jey Uso's surprise No. 1 contendership, the explosive Bayley-Sasha Banks split and how WWE will book their feud, and whether Keith Lee has been lost amid ...
AEW All Out 2020 instant analysis: Controversial show
September 06, 2020 05:32 - 52 minutes - 29.9 MBJust minutes after AEW All Out went off the air, host Adam Silverstein breaks down the entire show with instant analysis looking at every match, storyline, highlight and lowlight from one of AEW's biggest pay-per-views of the year. The show opens with an overview of the PPV, including expectations entering the evening, before running down each match starting with Jon Moxley cheating in defense of the AEW championship against MJF. "The Silver King" next looks at the outcome of the Mimosa Mayh...
AEW All Out 2020 ultimate preview
September 03, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBWith some fans back in attendance, AEW is set to deliver its second pay-per-view of the pandemic era when All Out goes down Saturday with a nine-match card filled with intriguing possibilities. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini got together immediately after the go-home episode of AEW Dynamite went off the air to break down the upcoming PPV, offering predictions and insight on each match. "The Silver King" has declared the AEW tag team title match with FTR challenging Kenny Ome...
WWE, NXT: Payback fallout, Iron Man banger, Brock Lesnar, Mauro Ranallo
September 02, 2020 03:04 - 1 hour - 45 MBThis unique episode features host Adam Silverstein wading through the fallout of WWE Payback and an epic NXT championship match in a special Tuesday edition of the show. First, Adam is joined by co-host Chris Vannini to break down the strong main event storyline featuring Randy Orton, Keith Lee and Seth Rollins on a rebound edition of Raw and whether Brock Lesnar will return to WWE after his contract lapsed in The Main Event [2:45]. The guys then look at everything else from Monday night, in...
WWE Payback 2020 instant analysis: PPV of the year?
August 31, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBJust minutes after WWE Payback went off the air on Sunday night, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the horn to break down perhaps the best pay-per-view of the year for any company to date. After cracking some cans, the guys begin by discussing Roman Reigns' heel turn and WWE deciding to change the universal championship just seven days after "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt beat Braun Strowman for the title at SummerSlam [5:50]. "The Silver King" and Chris then run through the ...