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Award-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 made significant creative pivots to its main event scenes across Monday Night Raw and SmackDown with the latest Saturday Night's Main Event upcoming. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a brief look at WWE news [7:20] before diving into The Main Event [16:45] where they tackle Cody Rhodes looking foolish against Drew McIntyre, Jacob Fatu being written off TV, The Vision getting excluded from a battle royal and Jey Uso being chosen to face CM Punk instead of LA Knight. "The Silver King" and Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:10:30], including Ilja Dragunov returning and beating Sami Zayn to win the United States title, AJ Styles & Dragon Lee upending Judgment Day for the world tag team titles, Dominik Mysterio remaining massively over, Becky Lynch being stuck in a Maxxine Dupri vortex, Nikki Bella returning to back Stephanie Vaquer and much more. Plus: What's next for John Cena? Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
AEW WrestleDream 2025 may not have been much of a "dream," but there was plenty to discuss coming out of the show. Host Adam Silverstein grabs the mic to break down 2025 AEW WrestleDream results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley in a controversial "I Quit" match with a surprise return, Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe, Kris Statlander vs. Toni Storm, Mercedes Mone's title-collector booking, transparent efforts with Bandido and why there were simply too many matches without stakes for a pay-per-view. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
WWE, NXT, AEW, TNA Wrestling and even NJPW are all covered in a special supersized episode. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into the latest news [2:00], including a string of WWE departures and controversy over the status of Andrade, before co-host Chris Vannini joins [15:30] to share his takes on John Cena vs. AJ Styles and what Seth Rollins' injury means for WWE in the short and long term. "The Silver King" then moves to a breakdown of TNA Bound for Glory 2025 [1:04:30] featuring Mike Santana beating Trick Williams and The Hardy Boyz retiring The Dudley Boyz before covering the week across NXT [1:20:05] with Tatum Paxley finally becoming No. 1 contender, Ricky Saints challenging Trick and Matt Cardona returning to a WWE ring. The show wraps with an AEW WrestleDream 2025 ultimate preview [1:36:30] looking at the entire card with predictions and picks for Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley, Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe, Kris Statlander vs. Toni Storm and a bunch of matches that may not belong on pay-per-view. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
A shocking end to Monday Night Raw turned the fallout from WWE Crown Jewel 2025 on its head with major questions now raised about booking through the end of the year into WWE WrestleMania 42. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a brief second look at WWE Crown Jewel [7:10] digging deeper into John Cena vs. AJ Styles and WWE's week in Australia [26:20] before kicking off The Main Event [31:30]. What led to WWE pulling the trigger with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed turning on Seth Rollins, effectively ending The Vision after it had just been established? Is Rollins injured, and if so, what does that mean for WWE creative moving forward? "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:35] from the week, including Jacob Fatu leveling up against Drew McIntyre, Asuka and Kairi Sane starring against IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley, Shinsuke Nakamura and Tama Tonga returning, Zelina Vega siding with Aleister Black over Damian Priest and plans for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 now being up in the air. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
WWE Crown Jewel 2025 delivered as arguably the premium live event of the year with John Cena and AJ Styles putting on a match of the year contender. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed his mic after the show for a breakdown of WWE Crown Jewel results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" tackles the booking of Cena-Styles, including an emotional homage to Bray Wyatt, Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins and Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie Vaquer for the Crown Jewel championships both being booked properly, Bronson Reed getting the best of Roman Reigns as The Bloodline story continued developing, and Rhea Ripley taking a bit of a backseat to IYO SKY in against Asuka and Kairi Sane. Nearly every match on the WWE Crown Jewel card delivered beyond expectation, setting the stage for a hot close to 2025 at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames and beyond. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
WWE's NXT and AEW went head-to-head on Tuesday with NXT Showdown battling AEW Title Tuesday for eyeballs. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into the latest wrestling news [2:15] involving Santos Escobar, Kota Ibushi, Karrion Kross and MVP before breaking down both shows. "The Silver King" tackles NXT [13:35] where the head-to-head with TNA Wrestling left a lot to be desired despite Ethan Page and Mustafa Ali putting on the match of the week. The Survivor Series matches failed to deliver as The Hardys won the NXT tag team in fun yet depressing fashion. Adam then breaks down AEW [28:45] with Samoa Joe working hard to build his title match with Hangman Page, Orange Cassidy vs. Pac going off the rails, Darby Allin introducing a Molotov cocktail against the Death Riders, Kris Statlander and Toni Storm being relegated to Collision alongside an overall refusal to tell stories that drastically impacted both shows. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
WWE Crown Jewel 2025 stands as the penultimate premium live event of the year with a build that has far exceeded expectations. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over’s signature WWE Crown Jewel ultimate preview [1:27:00] breaking down the match card with predictions and analysis. Will Seth Rollins get his much-needed win over Cody Rhodes? Are John Cena and AJ Styles set to go all out? Might Bronson Reed upset Roman Reigns? Is Rhea Ripley with IYO SKY an obvious winner over Asuka and Kairi Sane? Will Stephanie Vaquer continue her momentum against Tiffany Stratton? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by tackling The Main Event [14:00] as Reigns brainwashes Jey Uso and CM Punk goes face-to-face with LA Knight. The guys then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [45:30] covering Cody's relationship with Randy Orton, Becky Lynch getting Maxxine Dupri over, Bayley influencing Lyra Valkyria, Sami Zayn being revitalized and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).
A surprisingly convoluted build to the NXT Showdown with TNA Wrestling along with surprisingly weak booking by AEW for its 6th Anniversary Show and Title Tuesday special lead the program. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into WWE's NXT [4:20] where the don't-call-it-an-invasion by TNA stood as the focus, including surprise returns by Mustafa Ali and Matt Cardona, with Ricky Saints, Trick Williams, Jacy Jayne, Kelani Jordan and Mike Santana standing as team captains going into the special show. "The Silver King" then breaks down the AEW 6th Anniversary Show and build to Title Tuesday [31:40] with Jon Moxley choking the life out of Darby Allin, Hangman Page suddenly feuding with Samoa Joe, Kris Statlander reverting to an old gimmick for no reason, Toni Storm getting "What?!" chanted during her best promo of 2025 and Andrade returning to attack Kenny Omega as one of two new Don Callis Family members. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
The build to WWE Crown Jewel 2025 is hotter than expected with major superstars and significant matches filling out the card. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show by diving into The Main Event [3:40] focused on Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins building a deep storyline, Roman Reigns returning as the devil in Jey Uso's ear and The Vision's growing importance to WWE creative. "The Silver King" then tackles the rest of the week in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [21:30] with the enthralling saga on Monday Night Raw involving IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, Asuka and Kairi Sane taking top billing. The messy SmackDown women's division, AJ Styles fighting John Cena, Drew Mcintyre feuding with Jacob Fatu, Je'Von Evans surprising Sami Zayn, Dominik Mysterio getting babyface pops against Rusev and Bayley's psyche breaking alongside Lyra Valkyria make up other featured topics on the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
NXT No Mercy 2025 delivered an unexpected title change as part of a card that largely delivered to expectation. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic after the event for a WWE break down of 2025 NXT No Mercy results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Oba Femi and Ricky Saints main eventing as the match of the night, Jordynne Grace battling Blake Monroe in a weaponized steel cage, Jacy Jayne and Lola Vice proving themselves, Je'Von Evans' star continuing to shine against Josh Briggs, Tavion Heights leveling up to Ethan Page, Sol Ruca getting a surprising challenger, a TNA Wrestling invasion and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
There's potential for upheaval around WWE's NXT as AEW moves on to its next pay-per-view unabated. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at some odd news items around Jazmyn Nyx and Gail Kim [2:10] before diving into a busy week in NXT [11:25] that included a TNA Wrestling invasion. "The Silver King" then breaks down the NXT No Mercy 2025 card, ultimate preview-style, with predictions for all six matches [21:30] led by Oba Femi vs. Ricky Saints, Jacy Jayne vs. Lola Vice, Jordynne Grace vs. Blake Monroe and Je'Von Evans vs. Josh Briggs. The script then gets flipped to AEW All Out 2025 analysis with results and grades [39:35] for Hangman Page vs. Kyle Fletcher, Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley, Mark Briscoe vs. MJF, Kris Statlander winning the women's title over Toni Storm and much more. The show wraps with a look at how AEW followed up on TV [1:03:40] with the Death Riders still heavily featured. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Is WWE running too many shows? Host Adam Silverstein considers that possibility after breaking down the data while taking a second look at WWE Wrestlepalooza [8:40], this after covering WWE news [3:25] on John Cena, AJ Styles and Piper Niven. "The Silver King" next enters The Main Event [18:35] as Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch kick off the WWE Crown Jewel 2025 build with a bang. Plus, Jey Uso's frustrations continue to mount with Jimmy Uso, The Vision and LA Knight. Adam then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [29:25], including Asuka and Kairi Sane fully turning on IYO SKY with Rhea Ripley taking shrapnel, Stephanie Vaquer's first night as champion, Carmelo Hayes' work alongside Sami Zayn, Dominik Mysterio and Finn Balor leading an eventual Judgment Day split, Bayley confusing Lyra Valkyria, Penta hopefully ending his New Day feud and much more from Monday Night Raw and SmackDown. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
WWE Wrestlepalooza on ESPN delivered a shocking opening match result and some surprises despite mixed reviews. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed his mic after the show for a breakdown of WWE Wrestlepalooza results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" tackles the booking of John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar and what it means for Cena's retirement run, AJ Lee returning to the ring alongside CM Punk against Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins, IYO SKY and Stephanie Vaquer battling for the vacant WWE Women's World Championship, plans for Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre after their main event match, The Usos reforming against The Vision with Jey Uso and Bron Breakker featured, plus an unexpected development involving The Undertaker and Stephanie McMahon. With WWE Crown Jewel 2025 ahead, there was plenty to discuss after the show and moving forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
AEW All Out 2025 features a mixed card that could create an intriguing show in Toronto, while WWE put forth a special NXT Homecoming episode that relied heavily on nostalgia. Host Adam Silverstein opens by taking on the latest wrestling news [2:00] before tackling NXT Homecoming [8:35] where Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Finn Balor, Sami Zayn Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Bianca Belair, Damian Priest, Carmelo Hayes, Bobby Roode and Shayna Baszler led returning stars into Full Sail. Oba Femi and Trick Williams surprisingly set up a title vs. title match while NXT No Mercy continued building in the background. "The Silver King" then covers the week in AEW [28:00] before taking a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW All Out ultimate preview [36:30] breaking down all 10 matches with predictions. Do Hangman Page, Toni Storm or Mercedes Mone have any chance of losing? Is Darby Allin ready to take down Jon Moxley? Will the MJF and Mark Briscoe blood feud continue? Why were so many matches thrown together for a pay-per-view? Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
WWE Wrestlepalooza marks the company's debut on ESPN with John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar main eventing a card loaded with major stars. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Wrestlepalooza ultimate preview [47:20] breaking down all five matches with predictions. Will Cena beat Lesnar in his retirement run? What should we expect as AJ Lee returns alongside CM Punk against Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins? Will Rhea Ripley or Asuka factor into IYO SKY vs. Stephanie Vaquer? Why was Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre rushed onto the show? Are The Usos doomed to fall to The Vision? "The Silver King" opens with WWE news [3:30], including Andrade's surprising release and overviews of Raw and SmackDown before The Main Event [11:40] covers how to watch WWE Wrestlepalooza and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [19:45] tackles Bayley's new gimmick, Nia Jax hanging around Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill, Sami Zayn vs. Rey Fenix, Dragon Lee getting to shine and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
In a special announcement, WWE WrestleMania 43 was set for Saudi Arabia in 2027 with the Show of Shows heading overseas for the first time in its history. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a deep dive into WWE's controversial decision with its biggest premium live event [5:05] before leading Getting Over's signature instant analysis review of Worlds Collide results [31:35] as WWE and AAA went head to head in Las Vegas. "The Silver King" covers El Hijo del Vikingo defending his AAA Mega Championship against Dominik Mysterio, El Demonito battling La Yesca as Finn Balor & Roxanne Perez fought Mr. Iguana & Lola Vice, an important declaration from Penta, Nattie again outshining Natalya, and a lucha showcase featuring Mascarita Sagrada that lived up to its name. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
Notable shows approach for WWE's NXT and AEW with returns abound. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a take on Bryan Danielson's recent comments about WWE and AEW [3:35] before diving into the latest developments across NXT [9:50], including surprises from Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Tiffany Stratton, Carmelo Hayes and Tyler Breeze; Blake Monroe turning into the woman from hell and Je'Von Evans showing out leading into NXT Homecoming and NXT No Mercy. "The Silver King" then breaks down AEW [30:40], which featured Kyle Fletcher confronting Hangman Page, Daniel Garcia turning heel on Daniel Garcia joining Jon Moxley and the Death Riders, another money match, Eddie Kingston's spoiled comeback and the women's division just doing stuff with Mercedes Mone as AEW All Out 2025 remains ahead. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
The long-awaited return of AJ Lee takes center stage as WWE Wrestlepalooza and the ESPN debut near. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover AJ's incredible appearance in Chicago to open The Main Event [25:40] as Becky Lynch, CM Punk and Seth Rollins have created an intriguing storyline that captivates through emotion and shared history. The guys also discuss John Cena's final SmackDown appearance, the Sami Zayn match and the unnecessary nature of Brock Lesnar's return. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:06:00], including Jey Uso's growing ego, The Usos reforming, LA Knight's positioning, Stephanie Vaquer's status, IYO SKY and Asuka as primary players, plans for Rhea Ripley and Nikki Bella, Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre on TV, AJ Styles' work-shoot promo, optimism for Bayley, pessimism for Giulia and much more. Plus, the guys discuss unnecessary controversy involving Nikki, Ronda Rousey and Wade Barrett [4:10] before breaking down WWE Wrestlepalooza and Worlds Collide [1:51:50]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
AEW announced important adjustments to its pay-per-views as WWE's NXT maintained its path toward a pair of forthcoming shows. After breaking down some news [1:50], host Adam Silverstein tackles the latest from NXT [10:25], including DarkState finally getting over, DIY returning to confront Trick Williams, Blake Monroe becoming the "woman from hell" against Jordynne Grace, Joe Hendry appearing after Oba Femi and Ricky Saints brawl and Jaida Parker bumping meat with Lash Legend. "The Silver King" then covers the week in AEW [32:00] where Kenny Omega got written off again, Don Callis Family took over two shows and laid out Hangman Page, Riho returned to immediately challenge Mercedes Mone and Darby Allin dragged Gabe Kidd off TV. The show concludes with a brief ratings discussion [52:35]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky and YouTube @GettingOverCast.
No time was wasted building for WWE Wrestlepalooza with an incredible Monday Night Raw in Paris standing as one of the best TV episodes of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a brief second look at WWE Clash in Paris [3:25] before tackling The Main Event [19:55] where Becky Lynch firmly put CM Punk in his place, AJ Lee's return got teased, Seth Rollins stayed uncommonly silent and a beatdown by Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed led to the potential reformation of The Usos after a Jey Uso & LA Knight team up. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [56:00], including Dominik Mysterio beating AJ Styles in France, Sami Zayn taking the United States championship off Solo Sikoa, IYO SKY remaining the centerpiece of an extended storyline with Asuka and Rhea Ripley, Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre leaving something to be desired, SmackDown struggling creatively and Rusev boasting in his follow up to beating Sheamus. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.
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