Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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WWE: TLC builds with Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, The Fiend shining Dec 08, 2020

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Two weeks out from WWE's final pay-per-view of 2020, the build continues for TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini begin "The Main Event" by discussing the tremendous work being done by Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens in the lead storyline on SmackDown before dissecting how Raw was mostly aimless as it filled time before the go-home show [9:47]. Adam and Chris are fans of the Drew McIntyre-Sheamus friendship angle [23:08] and explain why Raw has succeeded with "The Fiend' Bray Wyatt since bringing the character over [36:00]. The guys also discuss the strong Pat Patterson tribute match featuring former intercontinental champions, the United States title picture with Bobby Lashley and Riddle, sub-par booking in the women’s division across both shows, the future of Big E and New Day, and much more [44:25]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT TakeOver: WarGames 2020 instant analysis Dec 07, 2020

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Just minutes after the 2020 edition of NXT TakeOver: WarGames went off the air, host Adam Silverstein is here with instant analysis of the banging show. The two signature WarGames matches bookended the event, and both delivered massively with the women going all out with weapons while the men focused a bit more on the wrestling. "The Silver King" believes the right teams won both matches and wonders what's next for the Undisputed Era, ex-NFL punter Pat McAfee and NXT's bevy of talented female stars. The North American championship match was a success getting over all three competitors, including Leon Ruff, and Adam had has his expectations exceeded massively not only by TakeOver itself but also the lower-card matches involving Tommaso Ciampa, Timothy Thatcher, Dexter Lumis and Cameron Grimes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW, NXT: Winter is Coming analysis, TakeOver: WarGames ultimate preview Dec 03, 2020

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Continuing a week of big shows, host Adam Silverstein welcomes Jack Crosby back to catch up on the last few months in WWE and discuss a loaded Wednesday night. After the guys dive into the Roman Reigns storyline and WrestleMania 37 plans [7:00], they move on to AEW Dynamite's special "Winter is Coming" episode, which featured the surprising booking of Kenny Omega beating Jon Moxley for the AEW championship and heading off to Impact with Don Callis [21:15]. "The Silver King" and "Blackjack" discuss the booking of the match and where the storyline may go before moving on to the surprise return of Sting to a wrestling show on TNT, the role in which AEW may use him and the rest of what transpired on Dynamite. Up next, Adam provides an ultimate preview for the 2020 edition of NXT TakeOver: WarGames [1:38:45] where he breaks down every match on the card, storylines told from the go-home show and whether to expect any major moments on the final TakeOver of the year. Plus, the show opens with a tribute to Pat Patterson. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos join for a special ITC reunion Dec 02, 2020

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It's the 100th episode of Getting Over, and host Adam Silverstein is celebrating by welcoming the guys that got him into the professional wrestling audio space to his show for the first time. Brian Campbell and Nick Kostos stop by for a special "In This Corner" reunion episode. The guys discuss what they have been up to lately and recall fond memories of talking about wrestling together. "The Silver King" explains what wrestling is like nowadays and provides some perspective on what's happened during the pandemic. BC wonders what happened to the third boom period he desired so much and ponders whether sports entertainment can become mainstream again. "Handsome" Nick gives us a taste of his signature rants by blowing up The Undertaker's Final Farewell from Survivor Series. In other words, it's classic stuff from the old ITC crew. Be sure to listen, celebrate Episode #100 and follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Fresh No. 1 contenders, Big E's push, Sasha Banks is a draw Dec 01, 2020

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WWE is set to wrap 2020 by moving SmackDown and Raw in new directions now that Survivor Series is in the rear-view mirror. It started on that path this week by determining fresh contenders for the universal and WWE championships respectively held by Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open "The Main Event" by breaking down those big storylines, including the return of a newly motivated Kevin Owens to the main event and whether AJ Styles was a boring choice considering Keith Lee's strength and Riddle being front and center recently [5:00]. Plus, the guys discuss everything else from SmackDown and Raw [29:00], including the status of McIntyre's title run, Randy Orton's latest interaction with Bray Wyatt, the start of potentially a big push for Big E, possible WrestleMania 37 plans and how Sasha Banks is single-handedly saving a women's division that needs booking improvement across both shows. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT, AEW: WarGames matches ignite, Moxley vs. Omega intensifies Nov 26, 2020

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A special holiday episode of Getting Over sees host Adam Silverstein break down strong builds from NXT and AEW ahead of their important events coming up next week. "The Silver King" starts with NXT where the four-member teams for the men's and women's matches solidify ahead of TakeOver: WarGames [3:55]. Next is an in-depth look at AEW Dynamite, which continued the build for the AEW world title match between champion Jon Moxley and challenger Kenny Omega at Winter is Coming [25:07]. How should that match be booked, and is a swerve a legitimate possibility? Plus, Kevin Owens both shines and disappoints on NXT, Finn Balor and Kushida are in limbo, another NXT return, Cody’s issues with Team Taz intensify and a surprise after Dynamite’s main event. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Survivor Series fallout, Rollins-Mysterio ends, Vega fired Nov 24, 2020

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With Survivor Series in the books and WWE slowly working its way toward the Royal Rumble, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini look at how WWE will book its product going forward. The Main Event begins with the guys breaking down the No. 1 contender storyline on Raw, including a reward for the winning Survivor Series team, Riddle's best night yet and Keith Lee vs. Bobby Lashley bringing the beef [2:55]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then look at the end of the long-running Seth Rollins-Rey Mysterio feud as Rollins presumably goes on paternity leave [38:47] as well as the sudden firing of Zelina Vega last week and whether a wrestlers union should be expected soon [43:24]. Adam then discusses his desire for a Roman Reigns-Daniel Bryan feud as the guys wrap up everything else that happened on Monday Night Raw [1:06:42]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Survivor Series 2020 instant analysis, Undertaker's Final Farewell Nov 23, 2020

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Just minutes after WWE Survivor Series went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini sat down to run through the entire pay-per-view. The guys open by sharing their expectations for Survivor Series [3:05] before taking an extensive look at The Undertaker's "Final Farewell," including whether it was an appropriate main event, how WWE handled Taker's official retirement and what they would have done differently [8:30]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then take a detailed dive into the Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre banger, which provided a true big fight feel and could have been equally placed as a WrestleMania main event [30:00]. Adam and Chris wonder how soon WWE will go back to that match before rolling through the rest of the card [48:00], including Sasha Banks vs. Asuka delivering, New Day vs. Street Profits opening eyes, and curious booking decisions in both traditional Survivor Series elimination matches. The guys wrap things up with a final grade for the big show [1:40:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT, AEW: Shirai-Ripley delivers, Dynamite steps up, WarGames builds Nov 19, 2020

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Women dominated on Wednesday night as three of the best shows across NXT and AEW Dynamite were led by some of the top female wrestlers in the game. Host Adam Silverstein starts with NXT [5:25] where the women's title was on the line in a certified banger of a main event between Io Shirai and Rhea Ripley. Where does that match stand among the best in 2020, and what's next for Ripley? Plus, the build to NXT TakeOver: WarGames begins with two huge matches already set, Finn Balor returned and the North American title picture got interesting. The NWA women's championship match led the way on AEW Dynamite [31:10] with Serena Deeb and Thunder Rosa tangling. Does this indicate a legitimate future for the division on TV? Plus, Jon Moxley's big news, Kenny Omega's new direction, Pac's return and the Inner Circle parties in Las Vegas. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Survivor Series 2020 ultimate preview, Undertaker's Final Farewell Nov 17, 2020

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With one of WWE's big four pay-per-views on the horizon, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene for an ultimate preview of Survivor Series 2020. The guys discuss all the major storylines entering the show, offer predictions for each match and break down how WWE should book Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre, whether New Day vs. Street Profits will steal the show, who should be the survivors in the traditional 5-on-5 matches and what WWE will do with The Undertaker's Final Farewell [38:50]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also dive into the expected but awesome title change on the go-home Raw and whether the Reigns-McIntyre storyline deserves to be played out on a larger scale. The Main Event kicks things off with a look at the final chapter of Rey Mysterio vs. Seth Rollins [6:50]. Other topics: a literal Claymore appears on WWE TV, Bray Wyatt and The Miz feud again, Chad Gable’s future, a surprisingly good night for Retribution and untimely injuries for Mandy Rose and Chelsea Green [22:54]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast and come back Sunday for instant analysis from WWE Survivor Series.

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