Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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NXT TakeOver: 36 instant analysis, results, grades, Adam Cole's future Aug 23, 2021

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Just minutes after NXT TakeOver: 36 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from one of the most memorable NXT shows over the last couple of years. The guys offer their unique analysis and grades on Adam Cole wrestling his last match in NXT and possibly WWE as a whole, WALTER and Ilja Dragunov putting on arguably the Match of the Year across any promotion, Samoa Joe capturing the NXT championship from Karrion Kross, Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai putting on a barn burner, and Cameron Grimes (alongside Ted DiBiase) finally ending his feud with LA Knight over the Million Dollar Championship. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss all that and more before providing their post-show grades and looking ahead at what's to come. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE SummerSlam 2021 instant analysis, results, grades, huge returns Aug 22, 2021

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Just minutes after WWE SummerSlam 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from WWE's second-biggest pay-per-view of the year. With both Brock Lesnar and Becky Lynch making their shocking returns along with a loaded card featuring Roman Reigns vs. John Cena, Edge vs. Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley vs. Goldberg in the triple main event, there's no shortage of topics that "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover. The guys break down every match on the card with their unique analysis and grades before discussing what the results mean for WWE going forward. In addition to the two massive returns, WWE put forward some great matches along with some mind-numbing booking decisions that Adam and Chris debate before providing their post-show grades and look at what's next at Extreme Rules and beyond. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

CM Punk's epic return on AEW Rampage, WWE SummerSlam 2021 go-home show Aug 21, 2021

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CM Punk returned to professional wrestling for the first time after seven years away in what was immediately an all-time moment for not only AEW but the industry as a whole. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open this special instant reaction episode by breaking down CM Punk's incredible pop on AEW Rampage, everything he said in his captivating in-ring promo and what to expect going forward as AEW looks to attack a vulnerable WWE [3:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then take one final look at WWE SummerSlam ahead of the company's second-biggest pay-per-view of the year [23:16]. The guys discuss the last-minute stipulation added to the Roman Reigns vs. John Cena match, whether Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks will actually happen and why Edge bringing back The Brood popped them to such a significant degree ahead of his match with Seth Rollins. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Riddle stops by, NXT TakeOver: 36 preview, AEW Rampage debuts Aug 19, 2021

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Celebrate the 200th episode of Getting Over as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini bring you a special show. "The Silver King" kicks off the episode by welcoming in Riddle for a conversation ahead of his Raw tag team title match alongside Randy Orton as RK-Bro at WWE SummerSlam [4:50]. Riddle discusses his first year in WWE, teaming with Orton, getting the rub from John Cena, his interactions with Vince McMahon, his favorite munchie and much more. The guys then dive into an ultimate preview of NXT TakeOver: 36 [22:00] where they provide picks and predictions for each match, including whether Ilja Dragunov will finally dethrone WALTER, who between Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai may be headed to the main roster, Samoa Joe's expected NXT title win over Karrion Kross and whether Adam Cole's expected last match in NXT will also be his final match in WWE. Adam and Chris then break down the first episode of AEW Rampage [1:05:10], including Kenny Omega losing the Impact title to Christian Cage, and this week's AEW Dynamite featuring Chris Jericho's long-awaited match with MJF, Sting's first TNT match in 20 years. The guys also discuss AEW getting most things right but a few things wrong and the AAA mega title match between Omega and Andrade El Idolo at TripleMania XXIX. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE SummerSlam 2021 ultimate preview, card, matches Aug 17, 2021

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WWE heads to Las Vegas for its second-biggest pay-per-view of the year with SummerSlam set to feature big-name stars in John Cena and Goldberg. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the entire card with Getting Over's trademark WWE SummerSlam ultimate preview [38:20]. The guys break down every match and share their predictions on whether Cena or Goldberg will actually beat Roman Reigns or Bobby Lashley for their respective titles, whether Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks happens at all, the potential for Edge vs. Seth Rollins to steal the show, the bungled Raw women's title feud and whether the time is right for RK-Bro and/or Damian Priest to win championships. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open the show by sharing their dissatisfaction for recent match booking across SmackDown and Raw [3:45] before discussing Shinsuke Nakamura's intercontinental title win, Baron Corbin's storyline, Big E's future and what's happening to Elias in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [13:50]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT's potential changes, build to TakeOver: 36; how AEW uses its stars Aug 12, 2021

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With rumors swirling about the future of NXT, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show by breaking down he latest reports, revisionist history about the brand and what to expect going forward [2:40]. The guys then break own everything that happened this week on NXT and AEW Dynamite. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" start with NXT [55:25] where Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly signed their three-stipulation contract for their rubber match, Ilja Dragunov debuted only to lose to Pete Dunne, InDex went on their first date and Gigi Dolan impressed with a bit of repackaging. Next, the guys dive into AEW Dynamite [1:09:22] where Chris Jericho advanced to his final labor against MJF as AEW ignored the stipulation in its match, Dante Martin had a star-making performance in a six-man tag team match with The Elite and two Kenny Omega vs. Christian Cage matches were announced for the Impact and AEW world titles. Plus, Adam and Chris looks at how AEW uses its biggest names and whether it needs to crack open the "forbidden door" rather than let everyone run through it. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Finn Balor calls out John Cena, Randy Orton returns, constant negativity Aug 10, 2021

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Self-inflicted negative headlines have overshadowed WWE's return to live audiences during an extremely important time for the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss the latest round of cuts with "The Silver King" ranting about revisionist history from fans regarding NXT [1:42]. The guys then slide into The Main Event [28:00] with lead topics of Finn Balor calling out John Cena and Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair being given a showcase on SmackDown, and Randy Orton returning to seemingly reform RKBro with Riddle. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [52:50] where Adam and Chris judge everything else that went down across SmackDown and Raw, including Edge vs. Seth Rollins, Bobby Lashley's WWE title storyline with Goldberg, a storyline based on Drew McIntyre's sword, Baron Corbin's future, rematches upon rematches, Karrion Kross' latest booking and the death of Elias (the character). Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT, AEW: Malakai Black makes in-ring debut, love wins with InDex Aug 05, 2021

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Neither NXT nor AEW lived up to their normally high ceilings this week, leading host Adam Silverstein to dive into a pair of lackluster episodes and look for bright spots. "The Silver King" starts with NXT [7:16] where Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis entertained in the main event with the love of InDex conquering all. Next is AEW Dynamite: Homecoming [18:46] where Malakai Black made his in-ring debut against Cody Rhodes in a piece of booking that felt oddly familiar. Other topics on the show: delaying Kenny Omega vs. "Hangman" Adam Page with Christian Cage stepping in, the sluggish Karrion Kross vs. Samoa Joe build, Dakota Kai's tremendous video package, Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera, unfortunate changes to NXT Prime Target, whether Andrade El Idolo is actually better off in AEW, and remembering "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: John Cena takes Finn Balor's SummerSlam spot, Sasha Banks returns Aug 03, 2021

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While WWE SmackDown continues to deliver quality shows and intriguing storylines each week, Raw remains on its bumpy road towards SummerSlam. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open this week's WWE episode with a SmackDown-focused Main Event [10:55] that takes a deeper dive into the larger Roman Reigns-John Cena storyline, the ramifications of Cena taking Finn Balor's place in the universal title match, and the return -- and subsequent heel turn -- of Sasha Banks as she looks for a rematch with women's champion Bianca Belair. The guys then break down everything else from SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [29:05]. Topics include Seth Rollins attacking Edge off camera, Nikki A.S.H. and Charlotte Flair delivering after a rough outing last week, Bobby Lashley answering Goldberg's challenge, major steps backward for Drew McIntyre and Riddle, the confusing booking of Keith Lee and Karrion Kross, Ric Flair's release and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE releases Bray Wyatt: instant reaction and analysis Jul 31, 2021

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The latest talent release in a long line of WWE cuts already this year is the most shocking yet as WWE announced it has parted ways with three-time world champion Bray Wyatt. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jump on the horn to provide their instant reactions to the breaking news. The guys discuss the circumstances of Wyatt's release; reports that he was set to return to WWE;l whether there is any reasonable explanation for cutting Wyatt; his successes and booking's failures throughout his career as the cult leader, Eater of Worlds and The Fiend; WWE unnecessarily decimating its own roster with growing competition; whether Wyatt is an obvious addition for AEW; and much more on this surprising development. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

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