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WWE: Roman Reigns' end game, Kofi Kingston set for WWE title push? Jun 08, 2021

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Plans crystalized for WWE's final pay-per-view of the pandemic era as SmackDown and Raw built towards Hell in a Cell this week. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event where they discuss the end game for the Roman Reigns storyline with The Usos [7:40], which again took up half of Friday's show, and whether Kofi Kingston is indeed headed for a second WWE championship push at Money in the Bank, SummerSlam or both after the end of the Bobby Lashley-Drew McIntyre feud [24:40]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also look at a rumored early date for the WWE Draft [42:40], SummerSlam being held on Saturday, PPVs returning to 8 p.m. ET and everything else from the week [52:10], including a slew of new No. 1 contenders, the main event women's feuds of Rhea Ripley-Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair-Bayley, and WWE giving more attention to its mid- and low-card talent across both programs. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW: Andrade El Idolo debuts on strange, disappointing Dynamite Jun 05, 2021

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AEW followed its strong Double or Nothing pay-per-view with a relatively strange and disappointing edition of Dynamite. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down AEW's exciting signing of Andrade El Idolo, one of the hottest free agents in professional wrestling, but wonders why his debut was so mismanaged and poorly booked. Plus, AEW uncharacteristically continued a number of storylines that looked set to end at the PPV, the potential for a breakup of Darby Allin and Sting, Miro's hysterical promo and two championship celebrations in one night. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE releases huge stars Aleister Black, Braun Strowman; NXT recap with Adam Cole Jun 02, 2021

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WWE shocked fans and the wrestling industry with a second round of talent cuts involving six superstars, most notably Aleister Black and Braun Strowman. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini immediately convened to provide their instant reaction to the releases of Black, Strowman, Lana, Murphy, Ruby Riott and Santana Garrett [2:20]. The guys discuss why they are floored by Black and Strowman being cut, what's next for all six wrestlers and whether WWE made these decisions because the company is up for sale or simply due to new expenses incurred by the resumption of touring. "The Silver King" then breaks down everything that happened this week in NXT [45:50], including the return of Adam Cole, a Fatal 5-Way main event set for TakeOver: In Your House, why the card for that show is already a bit strange and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Overreliance on Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre, Cardi B, more news Jun 01, 2021

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WWE has done a tremendous job rebuilding Roman Reigns as a heel and turning Drew McIntyre into a main event babyface, but is the company going overboard? Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event discussing half of SmackDown each week being dedicated to the Reigns storyline and McIntyre being a permanent fixture of the Raw main event scene for the last year-plus [7:55]. The guys break down why this is actively hurting both shows, how it could create problems and what's next for the WWE championship over the next three months. Plus, Cardi B may appear at SummerSlam [42:40], Jimmy Smith takes over Raw commentary [45:10], and everything else from SmackDown and Raw [49:30], including improvements in booking the women's division, RKBro remaining a massive success, Xavier Woods' future, failures in the midcard title pictures and a confounding WWE front-office hire. Don't miss this loaded episode. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Double or Nothing 2021 instant analysis May 31, 2021

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Just minutes after Double or Nothing went off the air, host Adam Silverstein delivers instant analysis of AEW's best pay-per-view of the year to date and one of its strongest ever. The wild crowd was a welcome sight and brought much-needed energy back to wrestling as AEW focused on booking matches and moments that popped fans. "The Silver King" opens by breaking down the comedic Stadium Stampede between Inner Circle and Pinnacle before raving about the AEW world title triple threat featuring Kenny Omega, Orange Cassidy and PAC despite its finish. Up next are some surprising criticisms for Hikaru Shida vs. Britt Baker and Young Bucks vs. Jon Moxley & Eddie Kingston along with thoughts on Sting, Darby Allin, Adam "Hangman" Page opening the show, Miro vs. Lance Archer, Cody vs. Anthony Ogogo and more. Plus, ratings and grades for the whole show, a look at everything from Friday's Dynamite and some surprise AEW announcements. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT features Kross-Balor II, AEW Double or Nothing 2021 ultimate preview May 27, 2021

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AEW is gearing up for its second pay-per-view of 2021 and final major event at Daily's Place with Double or Nothing set for Sunday night. The jam-packed card features five title matches and another edition of Stadium Stampede, so as always, host Adam Silverstein is here to break down the entire thing ultimate preview-style with picks and predictions [29:25]. How many titles will change hands, is this the end of the Inner Circle as we know it, and will there be any surprises on the show? "The Silver King" also breaks down the latest episode of NXT [9:27], which featured the Karrion Kross vs. Finn Balor rematch for the NXT championship. Adam looks at whether Balor's time in NXT is up, Franky Monet's in-ring debut and the Million Dollar Face-Off with Ted DiBiase, Cameron Grimes and LA Knight. Plus, WWE fires Tom Phillips and hires Jimmy Smith to lead Raw commentary [3:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Roman Reigns' rebirth, Big E's future, Raw's rematch problem May 25, 2021

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WWE announced it will go back on the road this July, leading host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini to discuss this week's developments in context of what the future holds. The guys open the shown breaking down WWE's problem with endless rematches on Raw [2:25] and why that style of booking actively keeps fans from finding its programming important. Next up is The Main Event [9:25] where Adam and Chris focus on Roman Reigns' rebirth as the frontrunner for Wrestler of the Year, what the future holds for Big E, Aleister Black's long-awaited return and what's planned for Kofi Kingston's WWE championship contention. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also break down [42:35] Charlotte Flair being elevated into another title match, the repetitiveness of the women's tag team title picture, some great midcard storytelling with Riddle vs. Xavier Woods and Baron Corbin vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, the debut of Rick Boogs, WWE promoting its return to touring and Adnan Virk leaving Raw after less than two months on the job. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT, AEW: New champion, Double or Nothing build, TV deal, releases May 20, 2021

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It was a busy week for NXT and AEW with plenty to discuss beyond their television programs. Host Adam Silverstein kicks things off with NXT [3:30] where Johnny Gargano vs. Bronson Reed stood as an epic main event along with a strong showing for Toni Storm, the build to the Karrion Kross vs. Finn Balor rematch and a look at a swath of NXT releases. "The Silver King" then turns to AEW [28:00] where he discusses the company's significant new TV deal along with Dynamite, which focused on building Jon Moxley & Eddie Kingston as tag team challengers for The Young Bucks and a solid NWA women's championship match with Serena Deeb and Red Velvet. Adam also provides a bit of perspective on New Japan and his waining interest in the product now that Will Ospreay has been forced to vacate the IWGP world heavyweight championship following a neck injury [46:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Surprise No. 1 contender on Raw, King of the Ring to return? May 18, 2021

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With WrestleMania Backlash in the rear-view, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini evaluate the WWE landscape and the company begins its journey to Hell in a Cell this June. The Main Event begins with a look at the decision to again elevate Kofi Kingston into a world title challenger role with booking that makes him look like a future No. 1 contender for Bobby Lashley's WWE championship [7:44]. The guys then go into detail on the women's tag team title change, what it means for Natalya & Tamina, and where WWE should go from here with the entire women's division. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also break down everything else from SmackDown and Raw [42:15], including a potential return of King of the Ring with Shinsuke Nakamura being featured, what's next for Drew McIntyre, a lacking midcard on Raw, a serious injury to The Miz and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE WrestleMania Backlash 2021 instant analysis May 17, 2021

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Just moments after WWE's first show of its new season went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convened for instant analysis of WWE WrestleMania Backlash. From the epic big-man main events of Roman Reigns vs. Cesaro and Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Braun Strowman to the confounding appearance of zombies, the guys cover it all in this special show. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" provide match breakdowns, storyline analysis and grades for every bout with five titles up for grabs on the card. The guys discuss how the Reigns-Cesaro match elevated both superstars, why this may have been Strowman's best match, the women's matches exceeding their booking, the show's lone title change and a horrendous decision in a blow-off for a feud. Adam and Chris then warp things up with their overall grades for WrestleMania Backlash. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

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