Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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WWE Clash at the Castle results, instant analysis, grades: Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre Sep 04, 2022

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Just minutes after WWE Clash at the Castle went off the air, host Adam Silverstein jumped on the horn to break down WWE Clash at the Castle results with grades for each match and predictions going forward to Extreme Rules and beyond with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" opens by discussing the booking of Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre for the undisputed WWE universal championship, whether the right man won and what's next for the world titles. Adam then breaks down a big meaty brawl between GUNTHER and Sheamus, Matt Riddle and Seth Rollins putting on a show, a notable heel turn, a surprise main roster debut, the tremendous reception for Edge, what's next for Bianca Belair and Bayley, a thunderous crowd in Cardiff, Wales, and why WWE should make the United Kingdom a more regular stop. Follow Getting Over on Twitter at @GettingOverCast.

AEW All Out 2022 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches: Jon Moxley vs. CM Punk Sep 01, 2022

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AEW took a long, strange trip to book its main event, but AEW All Out 2022 nevertheless returns to Chicago featuring a card stacked to the brim with top wrestling talent. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into AEW All Out with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [29:15] breaking down every match with predictions. Did AEW's convoluted storytelling lead to a more or less exciting Jon Moxley vs. CM Punk title match? Will Kenny Omega be crowned with another title shortly after his return? Does AEW finally strap up Toni Storm with Thunder Rosa sidelined? Plus, will there be any surprises, and are more than a dozen matches really necessary? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer those questions and more after opening with an overview of AEW booking as of late along with breakdowns from Dynamite and Rampage [3:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Worlds Collide 2022 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches: NXT 2.0 vs. NXT UK Aug 31, 2022

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Despite a truncated build, NXT Worlds Collide 2022 has been made to feel like one of the most important shows in brand history. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into NXT Worlds Collide with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [15:45] breaking down every match on the card with predictions. With the NXT, women's and tag team titles all being unified, will any of the NXT UK talent emerge as champions? Bron Breakker and Mandy Rose aim to continue their lengthy reigns, while Tyler Bate, Meiko Satomura and Blair Davenport look to make an impact in the United States. Plus, Carmelo Hayes and Ricochet could steal not just the show but the weekend. "The Silver King" also looks at everything else that went down this week in NXT [5:10]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Clash at the Castle ultimate preview, predictions, matches: Drew McIntyre's time? Aug 30, 2022

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WWE returns to the United Kingdom with a stadium show for the first time in 30 years as 2022 WWE Clash at the Castle features a card filled with potential bangers and Roman Reigns' greatest challenger yet for the undisputed WWE universal championship. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into Clash at the Castle in Cardiff, Wales, with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [1:05:30] breaking down every match with predictions. Will Drew McIntyre dethrone Reigns, ending his two-year championship run? Are Sami Zayn and/or Kevin Owens going to factor into the decision? Will Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins or GUNTHER vs. Sheamus steal the show? Will there be a surprise return? Plus, what will Clash at the Castle results mean for WWE going forward? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer those questions and more after opening with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [17:30] as they discuss the women's tag team championship tournament, Johnny Gargano's first feud, Dexter Lumis' stalking and Kurt Angle's appearance. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW controversy swirls as Jon Moxley squashes CM Punk | NXT builds to Worlds Collide Aug 25, 2022

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Controversy has been swirling behind the scenes and on the screen in AEW with less than two weeks until All Out, while NXT in the process of merging its brands as it builds to Worlds Collide. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the biggest topics across both shows, beginning with AEW [5:00] where the CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley title unification match ended in a squash that provided few answers and raised more questions. Thunder Rosa's injury creating the need for an interim women's champion, the Chris Jericho vs. Bryan Danielson feud and thoughts on a talent meeting wrap up the week in AEW. Next, "The Silver King" dives into NXT [45:35] where topics include two title unification matches being set for Worlds Collide, booking problems continuing in the main event, Tiffany Stratton and Wendy Choo delivering in a lights out match, Santos Escobar and Legado del Fantasma riding off into the sunset and ongoing issues with WWE's TV-PG rating. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Johnny Gargano surprises on Raw, Roman Reigns buddies up to Sami Zayn Aug 23, 2022

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WWE's creative surge continued with one of its best weeks of television in years. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the eventful build for Clash at the Castle as surprises continued in the lead up to the epic stadium show. The guys open in The Main Event [15:25] with Roman Reigns' interaction with Sami Zayn standing as the best backstage segment of the year, Drew McIntyre's elevation continuing and Johnny Gargano's surprise WWE debut sending shockwaves through the industry. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:10] as topics include Edge's return to Toronto and future in WWE, the booking of GUNTHER vs. Sheamus, Ronda Rousey's momentum, obstacles in the women's tag team title tournament, Trish Stratus' appearance and a creative use of pyro to open Raw. Plus, why WWE should visit Canada more and Road Dogg replacing Jeff Jarrett as a senior vice president. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Heatwave, NXT Europe analysis | AEW: Kenny Omega returns as CM Punk makes noise Aug 18, 2022

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NXT and AEW offered plenty of news coming out of special shows this week with both brands entering crucial periods. Host Adam Silverstein dives into all the major headlines. "The Silver King" begins with analysis of an NXT Heatwave special [3:15] that featured tremendous entertainment but some odd creative and booking decisions that left him scratching his head. Also covered is WWE's announcement of a Worlds Collide special that will mark a transition from NXT UK to a new NXT Europe brand. Next is a look at a noteworthy week in AEW [36:20], including the return of Kenny Omega in the main event and a promo segment between CM Punk and Jon Moxley that got so heated, it resulted in the All Out main event being scheduled for TV next week. Plus, an unexpected shot at "Hangman" Adam Page, interesting creative around Bryan Danielson and Daniel Garcia, and examples of AEW's mishandling of contracted talent for pay-per-appearance wrestlers. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Drew McIntyre, midcard titles in spotlight as Clash at the Castle builds Aug 16, 2022

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WWE amped up its build for Clash at the Castle with Drew McIntyre front and center as Roman Reigns was absent from TV once again. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [17:00] as they evaluate McIntyre's ascension back to the top of the card, whether he is set to win the undisputed title from Reigns in Cardiff and how Karrion Kross, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens all factor into the larger Bloodline story. The guys then evaluate SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [47:25] where topics include curious booking for Liv Morgan and Ronda Rousey, the elevation of the intercontinental and United States titles, GUNTHER vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, lackluster creative for Riddle and Seth Rollins, the return of Hit Row and future plans for Dexter Lumis and Max Dupri. Plus, why the WrestleMania 39 launch was such a major success. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW: CM Punk returns, Quake by the Lake analysis | NXT: Heatwave ultimate preview Aug 11, 2022

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AEW went all-in as it builds to All Out with three shows -- including a third Battle of the Belts and special Quake by the Lake edition of Dynamite -- while NXT found its footing ahead of Heatwave with plenty up in the air across the pond at NXT UK. Host Adam Silverstein dives into it all, including Ric Flair's Last Match [1:07:45], in a supersized episode. "The Silver King" opens with AEW [4:40] where CM Punk's return to close Quake by the Lake -- following a banger Jon Moxley vs. Chris Jericho title match -- may have injected some life into a brand that has been lacking creatively as of late. What follows is an NXT Heatwave ultimate preview [38:30] before of next week's loaded show as NXT attempts to repair struggles at the main event of its card. Adam then closes with a look at Ilja Dragunov relinquishing the NXT UK championship [1:00:55] as he wonders why Meiko Satomura vs. Sarray never happened as scheduled. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Creative improvements clear as Karrion Kross, women's tag titles, Dexter Lumis return Aug 09, 2022

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WWE continued riding its post-SummerSlam momentum as the build to Clash at the Castle kicked into high gear. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by breaking down clear improvements being made to creative under Triple H [6:35] before entering The Main Event [17:20] where they focus on Karrion Kross' surprising invasion of the Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre storyline and whether a women's tag team championship tournament signals the return of Sasha Banks and Naomi. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into the rest of the week across SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [51:30] as topics include fans turning on Liv Morgan, Ciampa's elevation vs. Bobby Lashley, Dexter Lumis' shocking main roster debut, Kevin Owens going back to basics to write off Ezekiel, Edge's interesting storyline with the Mysterios and a major pop for Ricochet alongside Pat McAfee. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

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