Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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NXT Great American Bash 2022 results | AEW pushing title matches, specials Jul 07, 2022

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NXT The Great American Bash left something to be desired, while AEW tried to find its footing on the extended build to All Out. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything from the week in NXT and AEW, opening with Great American Bash results, analysis and grades [4:00]. "The Silver King" dives into each match on the show, including Bron Breakker's title defense and new challenger, Carmelo Hayes' latest standout performance, a lackluster women's tag team championship change and forthcoming debuts. Next, Adam covers the latest from AEW [26:33], including Royal Rampage leading to Jon Moxley's first interim AEW title defense, Wardlow capturing the TNT championship, Christian Cage's forced outrage gimmick, repetitive booking and one intriguing area in which AEW's women's division is shining. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: SummerSlam build raises questions, Liv Morgan celebrates, Logan Paul signs Jul 05, 2022

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The build to WWE SummerSlam 2022 is off and running with some interesting developments making headlines. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event by diving into whether the Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar billing -- "One last time. One last match. Last Man Standing" -- adds excitement to the undisputed WWE universal title match [8:45]. The guys also discuss plans for Theory's Money in the Bank briefcase before evaluating the influx of celebrities with Logan Paul signing with WWE, Pat McAfee being added to SummerSlam and Tyson Fury reportedly being in talks to wrestle at Clash at the Castle. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [48:50] features "The Silver King" and "Vintage" covering Liv Morgan's championship celebration outlook, Becky Lynch overcoming Asuka, Bobby Lashley receiving huge ovations, Maximum Male Models and everything else from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Money in the Bank 2022 results, grades, instant analysis: Surprises, controversy Jul 03, 2022

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Just minutes after WWE Money in the Bank 2022 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Money in the Bank results with grades for each match and predictions for storylines going forward to SummerSlam with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. The guys discuss the surprise winners in the men's and women's ladder matches, whether the new briefcase holders were the right choices and what it means for the championship pictures going forward. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also dive into a stellar Usos vs. Street Profits undisputed tag team title match, Ronda Rousey's submission battle with Natalya, Bobby Lashley's response from the Las Vegas crowd and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Blood & Guts results, reaction | NXT Great American Bash ultimate preview Jun 30, 2022

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AEW Dynamite: Blood & Guts delivered what was advertised coming off Forbidden Door, while NXT focused on its go-home build for The Great American Bash. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down everything from the week in AEW and NXT with co-host Chris Vannini joining the show as a correspondent from Detroit. "The Silver King" opens by diving into AEW Blood & Guts [4:45] -- namely the signature match which featured plenty of blood, an untimely injury and a curious finish -- along with Luchasaurus' heel turn and plans moving forward for the brand's championships. Next is Getting Over's signature ultimate preview of NXT The Great American Bash [36:30], including a look at the four title matches and whether this show is setting up a potential event for SummerSlam weekend. Plus: Diamond Mine intrigues while Toxic Attraction, Bron Breakker and Tony D'Angelo are wearing thin. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Money in the Bank 2022 ultimate preview, predictions, matches: John Cena returns Jun 28, 2022

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WWE's final premium live event before a run of three stadium shows, 2022 WWE Money in the Bank features a card filled with signature ladder matches and championships on the line, though it is once again missing Roman Reigns. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive into Money in the Bank with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [37:20] breaking down every match with predictions. Are Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch the obvious respective Mr. and Ms. Money in the Bank winners? More importantly, how will the briefcases be booked? Will any titles change hands before SummerSlam? "The Silver King" answers all of that and more after opening with a discussion in The Main Event [6:20] about John Cena's 20th anniversary return to WWE and the rest of the week across SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [18:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door results, grades, instant analysis Jun 27, 2022

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Just minutes after AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results of the first dual-branded show between the companies with grades for each match and predictions about storylines going forward with Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the interim AEW world championship match between Jon Moxley and Hiroshi Tanahashi, the not-so-surprise debut of Claudio Castagnoli (f.k.a. Cesaro), an incredible response for Kazuchika Okada, the match of the night between Will Ospreay and Orange Cassidy, and much more. The guys also break down how AEW and NJPW can improve on Forbidden Door in the future and why this may represent a turning point for an AEW product that has grown a bit stale recently. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door preview, predictions | NXT presents a mixed bag Jun 23, 2022

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Despite a quick build with some major stars missing, AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door received some great go-home hype and ultimately looks to offer a strong card that should feature high-quality wrestling even with a lack of storytelling. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature ultimate preview [43:30] as they break down the entire card with predictions for each match. Is Jon Moxley an absolute no-brainer to become interim AEW champion? Will Cesaro be the obvious replacement for Bryan Danielson? Did the inclusion of Kazuchika Okada ramp up the entire show? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all of that and more. Plus, more in-depth thoughts on Cesaro and Danielson, a quick Blood & Guts preview and a look at Christian Cage's spectacular heel promo [36:30]. Adam also discusses Triple H's return to the WWE Performance Center before breaking down the latest edition of NXT [5:50], which pushed towards Great American Bash with a mix bag of interesting and convoluted storylines while failing to take advantage of some momentum the brand had created the last two weeks. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Brock Lesnar returns, Vince McMahon steps down, Money in the Bank builds Jun 21, 2022

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A wild, turbulent week in WWE continued with Vince McMahon resigning as chairman and CEO, Roman Reigns coming back to television, Brock Lesnar suddenly returning and Randy Orton's potentially missing extended time with an injury. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini attempt to wade through the major news in The Main Event [6:30] as they cover McMahon showing up on SmackDown and Raw, Reigns' first match in 75 days, Lesnar stepping into the SummerSlam main event and the upcoming booking of Riddle and Seth Rollins. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then lead The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:11:05] with the continued build for the Money in the Bank matches while also covering Sasha Banks' future, a new title challenger for Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch's booking, a new Pat McAfee angle, the disappearance of Judgment Day, Ezekiel and Elias, and much more. Plus, who is the greatest WWE superstar of all time? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Vince McMahon under investigation | AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door build gets messy Jun 16, 2022

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An explosive investigation into WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon has rocked the professional wrestling world, leading host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini to open the show by taking a deep dive into reporting on the alleged hush money payments to a former employee. The guys break down the known information and provide their perspectives as to where this may lead for not only McMahon but WWE as a whole [6:35]. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then dive into the build to AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. Adam kicks things off with a review of NJPW Dominion 6.12 [28:55] before Chris joins to cover a wild episode of Dynamite [35:10]. They discuss Jon Moxley’s face-to-face with Hiroshi Tanahashi, the stellar Hair vs. Hair opener with Chris Jericho and Ortiz, another disastrous Wardlow segment, a major title change and why much of what AEW is presenting has been so convoluted as of late. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Raquel Rodriguez stops by | NXT: Cameron Grimes stars, Great American Bash builds Jun 15, 2022

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WWE SmackDown superstar Raquel Rodriguez joins Getting Over as she sits down with host Adam Silverstein to detail her first couple months on the main roster [3:15]. Rodriguez dives into whether she, Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley are the heirs apparent to the Four Horsewomen, what it’s like to be successful in NXT while awaiting a main roster call, why Chyna and Beth Phoenix were among her idols, tweaks to her character since joining SmackDown, getting over against Ronda Rousey and backstage tortilla fights. "The Silver King" then covers the latest edition of NXT [25:40], including Cameron Grimes' character change showcasing his range, what's next for for the women's division, Tony D'Angelo stepping up against Carmelo Hayes, Apollo Crews' strange vignette and the redebut of Giovanni Vinci. Plus, a look at two huge NXT UK matches [45:35]: Meiko Satomura vs. Ivy Nile and Ilja Dragunov vs. Jordan Devlin. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

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