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: Elimination Chamber builds, nonsense with Ronda Rousey and Goldberg
February 08, 2022 18:59 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBWWE's build for Elimination Chamber is nearly complete, but nonsensical booking for the event and WrestleMania 38 is creating frustration. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event where they appropriately discuss problems across the main events of SmackDown and Raw with WWE shoe-horning Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey and Goldberg into title feuds instead of letting their star power speak for itself [11:36]. The guys talk Goldberg getting another world title match ...
AEW, NXT: CM Punk vs. MJF, Vengeance Day builds, Brandi Rhodes
February 04, 2022 17:03 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBAEW put a pay-per-view quality match on Dynamite as CM Punk and MJF fought in Chicago, while NXT focused on building towards its special Vengeance Day event. Host Adam Silverstein sits down to discuss the positives and negatives from both shows during an up-and-down week. "The Silver King" starts with AEW [9:50] where Punk and MJF fought an old-school match with a lackluster finish that provides room for the feud to continue. Other topics include the force-feeding of Brandi Rhodes and Dan La...
WWE: Rocky road to WrestleMania 38 with Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey
February 01, 2022 22:56 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBThe road to WrestleMania 38 got off to an extremely rocky start in the Royal Rumble and has not gotten any smoother with WWE appearing to be headed for a Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar title vs. title main event. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [21:35] as they dive into the booking for Elimination Chamber where Bobby Lashley will defend his newly-won title against five challengers, including Lesnar. The guys then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly f...
WWE Royal Rumble 2022 instant analysis, results, grades
January 30, 2022 07:54 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBThe Road to WrestleMania 38 officially begins with the 2022 WWE Royal Rumble in the books. Just minutes after one of WWE's biggest shows of the year concluded, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from the Royal Rumble with grades in our signature instant analysis show. While "The Silver King" saw Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley as WrestleMania main event-caliber matches, he and "Vintage" explain why both underdeli...
AEW, NXT: Beach Break 2022 analysis, Danhausen signs, big NXT returns
January 27, 2022 21:19 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAEW put on another special edition of Dynamite by hosting Beach Break in Cleveland of all places, while NXT focused on rebuilding its title pictures ahead of its next unique show, Vengeance Day. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both brands starting with AEW [4:00] where Cody Rhodes and Sammy Guevara battled in a TNT title unification ladder match, Adam Cole and Orange Cassidy settled their score in a lights out match, top champions "Hangman" Adam Page and Britt Baker continued to wade in sha...
WWE Royal Rumble 2022 ultimate preview, card, matches, predictions
January 25, 2022 23:27 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe Road to WrestleMania is nearly upon us as WWE presents one of its premier events, the 2022 Royal Rumble. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Royal Rumble ultimate preview [59:30] as they break down the entire card with predictions for each match. With a wrench thrown into WWE's plans earlier this month, the guys evaluate the potential outcomes for two WrestleMania-caliber world title matches in Roman Reigns vs....
AEW, NXT: Jon Moxley returns, controversy over WALTER becoming Gunther
January 20, 2022 20:29 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThe return of Jon Moxley to AEW and full-time debut of WALTER on NXT created shockwaves in the world of professional wrestling this week. Host Adam Silverstein begins the show with a look at AEW's extended build to Revolution, starting with Mox's profane but inspiring promo to open Dynamite [5:33]. Adam wonders about the direction of CM Punk vs. MJF, the repetitiveness of Adam Cole's booking, the purpose of Cody Rhodes' meandering promo, the decision to put Lance Archer in the world title pi...
WWE: Royal Rumble builds as wrestling disappears from SmackDown, Raw
January 18, 2022 19:46 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBWWE is less than two weeks out from the 2022 Royal Rumble as the build towards the double main event of Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley continues. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a look at WWE's troubling trends across SmackDown and Raw [8:00] -- including a lack of wrestling and strange scheduling amid commercial breaks -- and Mustafa Ali requesting his release. The Main Event [31:40] focuses on the build for those co-main ...
AEW, NXT: Two big names appear on Dynamite, AJ Styles main events NXT
January 13, 2022 21:08 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBAEW and NXT are both resetting their decks coming out of major shows to start 2022. Host Adam Silverstein begins with a look at AEW's extended week, which featured a special Battle of the Belts event and saw two significant names make surprise appearances on Dynamite [3:20]. "Hangman" Adam Page looks to have his next AEW world title challenger, while the TNT title picture and Chris Jericho-Eddie Kingston storyline have both become convoluted. Plus, Britt Baker's gimmick gets freshened up, Ad...
WWE: Roman Rollins vs. Seth Rollins creates intriguing Royal Rumble scenarios
January 11, 2022 22:40 - 52 minutes - 48 MBRoman Reigns returned to action with Seth Rollins stepping up as a surprise challenger while Brock Lesnar appeared across both shows. Host Adam Silverstein opens with The Main Event with a deep dive into WWE's world championship picture for the Royal Rumble and beyond [7:00]. Will Reigns and Lesnar both retain at the tentpole event, or might Rollins topple Reigns with WWE getting its booking back on track for WrestleMania? "The Silver King" then goes through The Good, The Bad and The Ugly fr...
NXT, AEW: New Year's Evil 2022, William Regal fired, Hangman vs. Danielson II
January 06, 2022 20:27 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBNXT and AEW each kicked off 2022 with major shows, and host Adam Silverstein is here to break them down. First, "The Silver King" looks at another mind-numbing set of releases from WWE with William Regal most notable among the departures from NXT as it continues its unfortunate transition [3:07]. Next is a dive into New Year's Evil [13:30], featuring Bron Breakker defeating Tommaso Ciampa for the NXT championship, Roderick Strong dropping his title to Carmelo Hayes in a unification match and...
WWE: Brock Lesnar's title win, Big E's future, Royal Rumble and WrestleMania plans
January 04, 2022 19:34 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBDespite being added at the last minute, Brock Lesnar emerged as the new WWE champion at Day 1, seemingly throwing plans for the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania up in the air. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a discussion about WWE's releases coming back to bite it in the ass before moving into The Main Event [18:30] as they look at Lesnar's title win, his new No. 1 contender as decided on Raw and what's ahead for former champion Big E. The guys then break down...
WWE Day 1 instant analysis, results, grades: Roman Reigns' absence creates chaos
January 02, 2022 07:03 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBJust minutes after WWE Day 1 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from WWE's first pay-per-view of 2022, a "premium live event" that came with major breaking news as Roman Reigns was ruled out hours before showtime after testing positive for COVID-19. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open this instant analysis with a look at the decision to put Brock Lesnar in the WWE championship match with Big E, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Bo...
AEW New Year's Smash results, NXT New Year's Evil 2022 preview
December 31, 2021 00:04 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBAEW and NXT are looking to enter the new year with a bang as both brands built to special episodes featuring multiple championship matches. Host Adam Silverstein begins Getting Over's final show of 2021 with a look at AEW New Year's Smash [2:55] as the branded edition of Dynamite featured important promos from MJF and CM Punk, a TBS tournament semifinal and the start of an interesting storyline between Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Bobby Fish and the Young Bucks. This as AEW built toward its deb...
2021 Getting Over Awards: The Meatys honor wrestling's best, year in review
December 29, 2021 18:54 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBWelcome to the 2021 Getting Over Awards as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini spared no expense creating professional wrestling's greatest awards show honoring the best (and yes, some of the worst) from the last calendar year. With votes from "The Silver King," "Vintage," and our listening audience, The Meatys are awarded to the best wrestlers, matches, storylines, feuds, events and brands that took over the squared circle in 2021. End the year the right way as Adam and Chris re...
WWE Day 1 ultimate preview, card, matches: How will WWE start 2022?
December 28, 2021 18:41 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt's been rocky at times, but WWE has built a strong card for Day 1, its first pay-per-view of 2022. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Day 1 ultimate preview [54:05]. The guys discuss how COVID-19 may impact the card and whether this will be a tentpole event for WWE as they break down every match, sharing predictions for Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lensar for the universal title (will Paul Heyman play a role?), Big E ...
AEW, NXT: CM Punk, Sting star; Kyle O'Reilly debuts; New Year's Evil builds
December 23, 2021 22:45 - 41 minutes - 38 MBAEW and NXT are both building towards major shows to start 2022 that will feature rematches as their respective main events. Host Adam Silverstein looks at how each brand is going about booking those special episodes in this holiday episode. "The Silver King" first dives into AEW [3:35], which featured CM Punk and Sting impressing in the main event of Dynamite, Kyle O'Reilly making his expected debut alongside Adam Cole and "Hangman" Adam Page and Bryan Danielson setting their rematch. Next ...
WWE: Roman Reigns' future, Brock Lesnar's success, Big E's title run
December 21, 2021 19:22 - 2 hours - 110 MBWWE continues to build towards its opening salvo of 2022 with host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini wondering whether the top of its card is steady enough for long-term success. The guys break down the week in WWE starting with Kevin Owens re-signing [7:15], Sami Zayn potentially doing the same and whether a second COVID-19 surge could drastically impact the business. The Main Event [21:45] features a discussion about SmackDown's stellar closing segment with Roman Reigns and Paul H...
AEW, NXT: Winter is Coming analysis, results; Bron Breakker's mega-push
December 16, 2021 21:27 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBAEW's second annual Winter is Coming featured a 60-minute time limit draw banger for the world title between "Hangman" Adam Page and Bryan Danielson, while NXT aired its first episode with Johnny Gargano and Kyle O'Reilly off the roster. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a review of AEW Winter is Coming [5:20], including a discussion about AEW's booking decision, grades for the Hangman vs. Danielson match and Chris' experiencing AEW Dynamite in person. The gu...
WWE: Storytelling, booking problems hurting important Day 1 build
December 14, 2021 19:17 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBWWE is looking to kick off 2022 on a high note, but the way its booking SmackDown and Raw recently as it builds toward Day 1 is leaving a lot to be desired. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into WWE's storytelling issues and why its inability to create compelling character arcs is hurting the entire product [2:40]. The guys then move into The Main Event [18:45] where topics include Paul Heyman becoming the focal point of Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, Reigns being absent ...
WWE, NXT, AEW: Jeff Hardy released, Johnny Gargano speaks, MJF stars
December 09, 2021 20:27 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBWWE released Jeff Hardy just days after an incident at a live event brought questions about his current state. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show by discussing Hardy's recent WWE run, it appearing as if he was set for a main event push and how they hope he gets the help he needs [5:50]. The guys then move onto the show as planned beginning with NXT where Johnny Gargano addressed his future -- "The Silver King" provides his detailed take on what's next for him -- Ky...
WWE: Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar will never end, Liv Morgan steps up
December 07, 2021 19:58 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBWWE is quickly building towards its Day 1 pay-per-view despite plenty of time remaining until the event. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a look at the suddenly drastic decline in quality of SmackDown, WWE's uneven rosters and its inconsistent booking at a key time for the company. The guys kick things off with The Main Event [16:45] where they discuss a seemingly never-ending Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar feud, wasting Sami Zayn's title contention, throwing...
NXT WarGames 2021 instant analysis, results, grades: Johnny Gargano's farewell?
December 06, 2021 05:19 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBJust minutes after NXT WarGames 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic to break down the first special event of the NXT 2.0 era. With TakeOvers now a thing of the past, NXT focused on building its young talent in a set of five matches against veterans of the black and gold era. "The Silver King" discusses each match by diving into the results before providing grades and looking ahead at what's next. The men's WarGames match was perfectly booked with Johnny Gargano's p...
NXT WarGames 2021 ultimate preview, card; AEW builds to Winter is Coming
December 02, 2021 20:41 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBWith the first pay-per-view of its era set to go down, NXT WarGames presents an opportunity for WWE to put its best foot forward with its developmental brand. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with Getting Over's trademark ultimate preview of NXT WarGames 2021 where "The Silver King" breaks down the card with predictions not only for the matches but how storylines will develop going forward [6:15]. Will team black-and-gold or team 2.0 win the men's main event, and what's in store for the ...
WWE: Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn earn world title matches; crowds disappoint
November 30, 2021 21:05 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBEntering the final month of 2021, WWE is trying to build strong TV for SmackDown and Raw while creating an exciting card for Day 1, its next pay-per-view. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a look at WWE's crowd problem before The Main Event [6:25], which dives into Sami Zayn earning a universal championship match against Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens joining Seth Rollins as No. 1 contender for Big E's WWE championship. Topics for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [21:21] include Edge, Th...
AEW, NXT: CM Punk, MJF rock the mic; WarGames goes old school vs. new school
November 25, 2021 18:06 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBAEW continued to build two big storylines featuring a couple of its newest acquisitions in CM Punk and Bryan Danielson, while NXT set its course for WarGames with both brands having big shows coming up in a matter of weeks. Host Adam Silverstein begins with AEW [2:30] where the highlight of the week was a promo battle between Punk and MJF to open Dynamite. Other topics include Danielson's continued heel turn juxtaposed to "Hangman" Adam Page, a car crash eight-man main event, Darby Allin vs....
WWE: Vince McMahon's egg, Becky Lynch's greatness, more releases
November 23, 2021 19:15 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBWWE looked to bounce back from an underwhelming Survivor Series pay-per-view by charting its course for the end of 2021. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini begin with The Main Event [7:45], diving into whether WWE saved the egg storyline on Raw, Vince McMahon's interactions with Sami Zayn and Austin Theory, Seth Rollins being attacked by a fan, and Big E getting some momentum back after losing to Roman Reigns. Next up is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [31:50] where the guys brea...
WWE Survivor Series 2021 instant analysis, results, grades
November 22, 2021 06:53 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBJust minutes after WWE Survivor Series 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from one of WWE's big four pay-per-views, this one with SmackDown and Raw going head-to-head. While "The Silver King" and "Vintage" have been bullish recently about WWE's major shows, this one disappointed. The guys were thrilled with the Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair opener but felt nearly everything went downhill from there, including a Roman Rei...
AEW, NXT: Bryan Danielson turns, CM Punk vs. MJF; WarGames build begins
November 18, 2021 18:56 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBAEW began moving past Full Gear -- for most of its major storylines, at least -- while NXT kicked off its build for the latest edition of WarGames. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down both brands with an in-depth look at what happened on TV this week and how booking may move forward from here. "The Silver King" starts with AEW [3:50] where Bryan Danielson turned heel while stepping up to new champion "Hangman" Adam Page, CM Punk is headed for a feud with MJF and Kenny Omega looks to be time o...
WWE Survivor Series 2021 ultimate preview, card, matches: Becky Lynch shines
November 16, 2021 19:06 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBThough the build has been less than exemplary, WWE has managed to put together star-studded matches for Survivor Series 2021 with a card that could produce some epic moments. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Survivor Series ultimate preview [31:50]. The guys break down every bout, sharing predictions for Roman Reigns vs. Big E and Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair while sharing their disappointment over the build ...
AEW Full Gear 2021 instant analysis, results, grades
November 14, 2021 07:04 - 1 hour - 68 MBJust minutes after AEW Full Gear 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from a loaded card that was one of AEW's biggest pay-per-views of the year. AEW delivered on a two-year storyline with "Hangman" Adam Page defeating Kenny Omega for the world title and put on a number of top-tier matches involving the likes of MJF, Darby Allin, CM Punk, Eddie Kingston, Bryan Danielson and more. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the A...
AEW Full Gear 2021 ultimate preview, card, matches; NXT steps up its wrestling
November 11, 2021 19:41 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBAEW has put together a loaded card for Full Gear 2021, one of its four major pay-per-views, with a number of top-tier matches exciting Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini as they take a deep dive into he show with Getting Over's trademark AEW Full Gear ultimate preview [11:55]. The guys break down every match, sharing their predictions for Kenny Omega vs. "Hangman" Adam Page for the AEW title, Bryan Danielson vs. Miro in the eliminator tournament final, CM Punk vs. Eddie Kingston...
WWE: Big E's elevation, Kevin Owens' future, Survivor Series' lackluster build
November 09, 2021 19:05 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBWWE finally began its build for Survivor Series two weeks before the annual pay-per-view, and it did so on Twitter. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the lackluster booking ahead of a "big four" WWE PPV [41:45], including the 5-on-5 matches, what to expect from the show and Liv Morgan becoming a No. 1 contender. The guys open with The Main Event [4:45] where they discuss Big E's rise as a main eventer, Kevin Owens turning heel, KO's future in WWE, Roman Reigns reigni...
WWE releases Keith Lee among 18 talents: instant reaction, analysis
November 05, 2021 18:26 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWWE released another swath of superstars with Keith Lee headlining the 18 wrestlers who are no longer employed by the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convene to provide their instant reaction to the releases. The guys open with a look at WWE releasing more than 70 wrestlers in 2021 alone with more than a dozen cuts particularly confusing due to their immense talent and long-term potential. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into each of the new release...
AEW, NXT: Jon Moxley enters rehab, Full Gear builds, Halloween Havoc fallout
November 04, 2021 18:41 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWith just over one week left until AEW Full Gear 2021, the company spent much of Dynamite and Rampage building to one of its four annual pay-per-views, while NXT started new storylines following a well-regarded Halloween Havoc special. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at Jon Moxley's decision to get treatment for alcohol use [2:00] and how it affected AEW's plans for its world title eliminator tournament. The AEW focus continues [11:37] with MJF and Darby Allin stealing the show ahead...
WWE: Raw surprises with Kevin Owens, women shine, Survivor Series build on hold
November 02, 2021 18:32 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBWWE aired arguably the best Raw of 2021 with a unique show that featured fresh matches, exciting feuds and clear storytelling [7:50]. This while SmackDown remained largely the same without Roman Reigns with the build for Survivor Series on hold. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [13:10] as they take a closer look at Kevin Owens' insertion into the WWE title picture with Big E and Seth Rollins [36:15]. With multiple references to Owens' contract status o...
AEW: Cody Rhodes vs. Malakai Black continues, world title eliminator begins
October 28, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBWith AEW's schedule all messed up due to preemptions, host Adam Silverstein took advantage of the opportunity to do an all-AEW show breaking down two episodes of Dynamite plus one episode of Rampage. "The Silver King" begins with The Main Event [3:35] where topics include whether the third Cody Rhodes vs. Malakai Black match is the end of their feud, what's to come for both wrestlers, questions involving Andrade El Idolo and Pac, and the first four matches of the AEW world title eliminator t...
NXT Halloween Havoc 2021 analysis, results, grades: Major title changes
October 27, 2021 17:15 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThe best show of the NXT 2.0 era was unsurprisingly the NXT Halloween Havoc special as WWE's developmental brand put on a terrific event for the second-straight year. Host Adam Silverstein dives into this new version of Halloween Havoc, which included three title changes and a perfectly booked main event between NXT champion Tommaso Ciampa and Bron Breakker. "The Silver King" breaks down why Breakker was more successful in defeat than he would have been in victory, why Io Shirai is the best ...
WWE: Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch controversy, SmackDown and Raw premieres
October 26, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBThe season premieres of SmackDown and Raw were supposed to push WWE into a new era, but instead, it appears as if we are headed for much of the same. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the first set of WWE shows with new rosters finalized following the WWE Draft with a primary focus on the lack of effort to showcase new superstars [2:50]. The Main Event begins with a look at the controversy swirling around Charlotte Flair going off script and being confronted by Becky ...
WWE Crown Jewel 2021 instant analysis, results, grades: Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar
October 21, 2021 22:28 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBJust minutes after WWE Crown Jewel 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from a loaded card ahead of the season premiers of both SmackDown and Raw. WWE delivered with easily its best pay-per-view in Saudi Arabia to date despite the problematic nature of the deal. Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, Bobby Lashley vs. Goldberg and Big E vs. Drew McIntyre all brought out the big meaty men slappin' meat dynamics with the latter matche...
AEW, NXT: Bryan Danielson vs. Minoru Suzuki, Hangman stars, Halloween Havoc preview
October 20, 2021 22:04 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBAEW delivered big with Bryan Danielson this past week, while NXT continued taking steps in the right direction with its final build for Halloween Havoc. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both programs with analysis of what went right and wrong across the last week for the brands. "The Silver King" begins with AEW where he kicks things off with Danielson's dream match showdown with Minoru Suzuki before moving into a breakdown of AEW Dynamite and AEW Rampage [23:40]. Topics include "Hangman" Ad...
WWE Crown Jewel 2021 ultimate preview, card, matches
October 19, 2021 18:12 - 2 hours - 112 MBWWE has worked hard to put together star-studded matches for Crown Jewel despite it being the company's most controversial event of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the entire card with Getting Over's trademark WWE Crown Jewel ultimate preview [50:50]. The guys break down every match, sharing their predictions for Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the universal title with Paul Heyman hanging over the match, Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks vs. Bianca...
NXT offers best '2.0' show with a surprise, AEW gets combative with WWE
October 14, 2021 18:52 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBNXT put its best foot forward since the beginning of its new era, while AEW owner Tony Khan has taken personally WWE's decision to air an extra 30 minutes of SmackDown on Friday after being moved to FS1 due to the MLB playoffs. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show by diving into the latest edition of NXT [3:40], including the surprise of Carmelo Hayes winning the North American championship, whether Toxic Attraction can actually work and why this edition of NXT is the closest to what we can ...
WWE: Creative hits major lull, tournaments begin with atrocious women's booking
October 12, 2021 18:36 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBWith SmackDown steady and Raw finding its footing over the last month, WWE looked to be on a creative upswing with new rosters set to take effect. Instead, its booking took a nosedive this week with both shows failing to impress. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss what went wrong for WWE as it builds to Crown Jewel [2:30], beginning The Main Event looking at the bright spot that was the Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman storyline [13:45]. The guys continue with WWE's sloppy u...
AEW, NXT: Hangman Page returns, TBS title, Bron Breakker's push, more debuts
October 07, 2021 18:26 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB"Hangman" Adam Page returned as the Joker in the main event of AEW Dynamite, becoming the No. 1 contender for Kenny Omega's AEW world title. Host Adam Silverstein kicks off the show with Hangman's return and AEW's main event plans ahead of a pay-per-view named after Page himself [2:45]. "The Silver King" also breaks down everything else from Dynamite and Rampage, including the new TBS title not fixing problems with the women's division, storylines for Bryan Danielson and CM Punk, what's happ...
WWE Draft 2021 results, reaction, analysis of new SmackDown, Raw rosters
October 05, 2021 18:31 - 1 hour - 110 MBWith the 2021 WWE Draft in the books, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down what went right -- and wrong -- as WWE set new rosters for SmackDown and Raw. The guys start with an overall look at an improved draft presentation that could've been even better [5:15]. The Main Event features reaction and detailed analysis of the rosters [15:40], including SmackDown's lack of main event male talent juxtaposed with the potential for loaded Raw main events, nearly every tag team ...
WWE Draft 2021 mock picks, 'Dark Side of the Ring: Plane Ride from Hell'
September 30, 2021 18:52 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBA roster shakeup is ahead with the two-day WWE Draft set to begin on SmackDown and continue through Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini are back for Getting Over's second annual WWE Mock Draft. The guys select rosters for each brand, discuss the potential of the superstars they drafted and go over what they want to see from the WWE Draft over the next few days [4:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also enter into a lengthy discussion about the controversial "Dark Side of t...
AEW, NXT: Sammy Guevara, MJF shine on Dynamite; Ladies' Night on NXT
September 30, 2021 03:48 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThe remnants of and fallout from Grand Slam took center stage across AEW as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down Rampage and Dynamite along with the third episode of the new-look NXT. First up, Adam looks at significant improvements made to NXT with the pace slowing and matches being given more time [2:25]. It was ladies' night with the women's title and women's tag team titles both on the line, though Io Shirai and Zoey Stark shone far brighter than Raquel Gonzalez an...
WWE: Big E goes over, Hurt Business reunites, Raw steps up, SmackDown has a problem
September 28, 2021 17:57 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBWith Extreme Rules in the rear-view mirror and the WWE Draft ahead, a pleasantly surprising Raw showed that WWE may have finally found its footing with its former A show. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss why Raw has succeeded the last three weeks going up against Monday Night Football as well as some issues with the new A show, SmackDown, that are preventing it from being as great as it can be [3:15]. The Main Event focuses on Big E's two big meaty matches with Bobby L...
WWE Extreme Rules 2021 instant analysis, results, grades: Roman Reigns vs. Finn Balor
September 27, 2021 05:47 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBJust minutes after WWE Extreme Rules 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from the final pay-per-view before the WWE Draft with a huge double main event. With a controversial finish to the universal title match between Roman Reigns and "The Demon" Finn Balor stealing the thunder from what was an otherwise entertaining show, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss every aspect of the bout from the nearly perfectly booked and ...