Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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NXT builds strong TakeOver card, AEW rolls with another stellar show Jul 29, 2021

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NXT continued its build to what's shaping up as a strong TakeOver: 36 card, while AEW delivered yet again with the special Fight for the Fallen edition of Dynamite. Host Adam Silverstein -- live on vacation this week -- breaks down both shows. "The Silver King" starts with NXT where highlights include the simple but exceptionally effective build to Karrion Kross vs. Samoa Joe, Dakota Kai turning on Raquel Gonzalez, Adam Cole vs. Bronson Reed and the return of Ridge Holland. Next up is AEW [14:15], which subverted expectations by having "Hangman" Adam Page (and the Dark Order) lose to Kenny Omega (and The Elite), delivered a no-rules main event between Chris Jericho and Nick Gage, set the stage for C.M. Punk's potential debut, and introduced a potential Jon Moxley vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi dream match. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Roman Reigns, John Cena kick off feud; Raw hits new creative low Jul 27, 2021

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The build to SummerSlam is officially off and running with WWE heading in vastly different directions across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the early success of building Roman Reigns vs. John Cena as well as the abject failure of booking Nikki A.S.H. in The Main Event [8:05]. The guys also cover Finn Balor stepping up a surprise challenger for Reigns and Edge kicking off his feud with Seth Rollins. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [40:45] where topics include Bobby Lashley's being built as a monster, Riddle's latest standout effort, the new Championship Contenders Matches, Baron Corbin hitting a home run, WWE at Rolling Loud, the disaster of Keith Lee vs. Karrion Kross and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Daniel Bryan and CM Punk to AEW? Build begins for NXT TakeOver: 36 Jul 22, 2021

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The professional wrestling world may be turned upside downs sooner than later if reports of Daniel Bryan and CM Punk leaning toward signing with AEW are true. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a special The Main Event segment looking at the Bryan and Punk reports, why they may head to AEW, what it would mean for WWE in the short- and long-term, and how it could make a massive impact on AEW's future [2:33]. "The Silver King" also breaks down everything that went down on NXT [14:05] as it builds towards TakeOver: 36 on WWE SummerSlam weekend and AEW Dynamite: Fyter Fest Night 2 [26:45] with Jon Moxley vs. Lance Archer for the IWGP United States championship as the main event. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Big E stops by; John Cena, Goldberg, Keith Lee, Finn Balor, Karrion Kross, Nikki A.S.H. Jul 20, 2021

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Fresh off becoming the brand new Mr. Money in the Bank, Big E joins the show to discuss his monumental victory, WWE dividing up New Day being a blessing in disguise, his top five Big Meaty Men Slappin' Meat list and his favorite Seinfeld episode [41:15]. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini begin this post-WWE Money in the Bank episode with The Main Event [7:18] where they discuss John Cena's opening segment on Raw, the returns of Keith Lee and Goldberg in one extended Bobby Lashley segment, and Nikki A.S.H. repeating a trope of cashing in the women's briefcase inside 24 hours to become the new Raw women's champion. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then wrap up with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:00:50] where topics include Riddle's rub from Cena, Finn Balor's return, debuting NXT champion Karrion Kross without his aesthetic but with a loss to Jeff Hardy, Drew McIntyre heading in the right direction, Mandy Rose moving to NXT and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Money in the Bank 2021 instant analysis, results, grades, huge return Jul 19, 2021

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Just minutes after WWE Money in the Bank 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results of the first sold-out WWE pay-per-view in nearly 18 months instant analysis-style with a special episode that includes detailed thoughts and grades for every bout. The guys begin with their pre-show expectations before moving into the main event as Roman Reigns defended the universal title against Edge in a wild match. They dive into the finish, the surprise return of John Cena at the end of he show and what the booking of Reigns, Edge and Seth Rollins means for SummerSlam. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next discuss an all-time men's Money in the Bank match that ended as a five-star classic with an exciting winner along with the women's Money in the Bank booking, two title changes at the PPV, a surprising squash booking and what to expect at SummerSlam next month. Adam and Chris wrap things up as usual with with their post-show grades. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Kofi Kingston joins the WWE Money in the Bank 2021 go-home show Jul 17, 2021

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The first WWE event in front of a sold-out crowd in over a year went down Friday as SmackDown delivered an exciting go-home show ahead of WWE Money in the Bank. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the first WWE event back with fans in attendance, including Vince McMahon's introduction, the new SmackDown set, major pops for Roman Reigns and Edge, and more [5:10]. The guys then provide last-chance picks for Money in the Bank [31:15] before "The Silver King" welcomes former WWE champion Kofi Kingston for a one-on-one interview [43:30]. Kingston discusses his excitement to headline Money in the Bank, the New Day split, MVP and Shad Gaspard's reaction to his WWE title win at WrestleMania 35 and the New Day vs. The Usos rap battle on SmackDown a few years ago. This is a show you do not want to miss ahead of Money in the Bank. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT's Samoa Joe gets choked out, AEW Dynamite: Fyter Fest analysis Jul 15, 2021

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Another pair of tremendous midweek wrestling shows are in the books with NXT and AEW delivering big-time main event storylines. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with NXT [4:20] as he breaks down the NXT championship match between Karrion Kross and Johnny Gargano, the involvement of Samoa Joe as a special guest referee and post-match victim, how NXT rebounded from losing three top-tier women to SmackDown and Mandy Rose's surprise appearance. "The Silver King" then moves to Night 1 of AEW Dynamite: Fyter Fest [27:24], which featured an perfect segment between AEW champion Kenny Omega and "Hangman" Adam Page, a Coffin Match between Darby Allin and Ethan Page, Jon Moxley defending the IWGP U.S. title against G1 finalist Karl Anderson, Malaki Black brawling with Cody Rhodes and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Money in the Bank 2021 ultimate preview, card, matches Jul 13, 2021

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WWE returns to touring for the first time in nearly 500 days with Money in the Bank, one of it's biggest pay-per-views 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 Money in the Bank ultimate preview [42:00]. The guys break down every match with picks and predictions, including the best- and worst-case scenarios for the ladder matches; Roman Reigns, Bobby Lashley or Rhea Ripley potentially dropping their titles to Edge, Kofi Kingston or Charlotte Flair, respectively; and whether we see the return of Becky Lynch or Sasha Banks. "The Silver King" opens a show by remembering "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff before The Main Event tackles Bayley's untimely injury concluding her run as MVP of the pandemic era and the official end of the WWE ThunderDome [7:55]. The guys also judge the rest of SmackDown and Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [24:16], including Drew McIntyre turning into John Cena, the blue brand's terrible treatment of women's wrestling and debuts for Shotzi Blackheart and Teagen Nox. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Great American Bash analysis, AEW debuts Aleister Black at explosive Road Rager Jul 08, 2021

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NXT and AEW delivered special shows with NXT offering a TakeOver-esque card for The Great American Bash while AEW Dynamite ran a Road Rager show full of surprises. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down both episodes, beginning with NXT [3:20] where Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly put on the match of the week, Hit Row spit straight fire with a unique cypher, the women's tag team title bout with Teagen Nox's return disappointed, and Karrion Kross vs. Johnny Gargano has been set with WWE rumors abound. "The Silver King" then starts his look at AEW Dynamite [26:10] by providing an in-depth perspective on the company before diving into how the shocking debut of Alestier Black exposes WWE's major flaws, "Hangman" Adam Page's title shot with Kenny Omega developing, the future of the Chris Jericho vs. MJF feud, the main event street fight for the tag team titles, and a pleasantly surprising appearance by Dan Lambert, Amanda Nunes and Jorge Masvidal of American Top Team. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Money in the Bank hits rough patch, Jimmy Uso arrested, Zelina Vega returns Jul 06, 2021

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Is WWE actually putting its best foot forward as it builds to the return of fans at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view? Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down a rough holiday week of WWE TV, including a below-average SmackDown and an episode of Raw that fell off a cliff after a couple of encouraging weeks. The Main Event [5:45] begins with a discussion about Roman Reigns' absence, Edge's promo work and Jimmy Uso's latest DUI arrest. The guys then move into the Bobby Lashley vs. Kofi Kingston feud going nowhere before closing with a look at the Money in the Bank builds on SmackDown that include the return of Zelina Vega for the women and nothing but rematches for the men. Next up is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [44:15] where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" debate directionless women's main event storylines, Drew McIntyre's new Scottish folklore gimmick, Riddle's continued ascension, some awfully booked men's matches on Raw and everything else from this week in WWE. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

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