Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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NXT, AEW: Surprise title change, big return, problem with under-delivering Nov 12, 2020

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There was a shocking, unexpected title change in NXT and the return of a top-tier star in AEW that made headlines as the shows went head-to-head Wednesday night. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show diving into an average of edition of NXT [2:30], including the booking of Johnny Gargano dropping the North American championship, pushing Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley so soon and what's next for Tommaso Ciampa, Santos Escobar and Pat McAfee's Kings of NXT. "The Silver King" then moves into a disappointing episode of AEW Dynamite [23:15], which promised to follow Full Gear with a show that would shift the "balance of power in wrestling." Spoiler alert: It did not. Adam looks at Tony Khan continuing to over-promise and under-deliver, the return of PAC, the incredible Pentagon El Zero M vs. Rey Fenix match, Cody Rhodes' failure of a segment and the fast-paced booking of Jon Moxley vs. Kenny Omega for the AEW title. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Undertaker's Final Farewell, Sasha Banks-Bayley comes to an end Nov 10, 2020

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The end of WWE's journey to Survivor Series 2020 is beginning to come into focus, and a large part of it includes the official Final Farewell to The Undertaker. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show discussing exactly how Taker should walk off into the proverbial sunset 30 years to the day after his debut [6:14]. The Main Event continues with a look at whether Roman Reigns' return has him primed for "storyline of the year" consideration [18:05], how WWE somewhat bungled the end of the long-term Sasha Banks vs. Bayley feud [25:00] and what we can expect from the rematch between Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre for the WWE title next week [39:10]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also break down the latest in the build towards Survivor Series for the men's and women's teams, the Ricochet-Mustafa Ali banger on Raw, Lana's future in WWE and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Full Gear 2020 instant analysis Nov 08, 2020

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Just moments after AEW Full Gear went off the air, host Adam Silverstein is here to break down everything that happened on the company's terrific pay-per-view. AEW delivered arguably the best PPV in its history to end 2020, and while there may not have been a "five-star match," the event was loaded with top-tier wrestling -- both action and storytelling. "The Silver King" breaks down the Jon Moxley-Eddie Kingston "I Quit" match for the AEW title, an ode to tag team wrestling as FTR and The Young Bucks finally squared off for the tag team titles, Kenny Omega and "Hangman" Adam Page going head-to-head, MJF being put over strong against Chris Jericho, the Elite Deletion and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW Full Gear 2020 ultimate preview, NXT women shine bright Nov 05, 2020

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Just days before AEW Full Gear, host Adam Silverstein delivers an ultimate preview of the company's next big pay-per-view, breaking down storylines and offering predictions for every match on the stacked card [23:50]. "The Silver King" also answers key questions, including whether Eddie Kingston will pull off an upset of Jon Moxley for the AEW championship, whether Kenny Omega will retake his throne as the top wrestler in the world and whether the build for FTR vs. Young Bucks was handled properly. Plus, a look at everything else from AEW Dynamite [18:32]. But first, Adam kicks things off with a detailed look at the latest episode of NXT [2:40], which was led by immense female star power from Ember Moon, Dakota Kai, Shotzi Blackheart, Toni Storm and Candice LaRae. There were four fantastic matches on the show, and we also saw Kushida find himself, Pat McAfee establish his faction and Tommaso Ciampa get a big win. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Roman Reigns-Daniel Bryan ignites, Survivor Series gets meaty Nov 03, 2020

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With Survivor Series still a few weeks away, WWE has spent a lot of time setting up its main event storylines once the brand-on-brand competition ends. Daniel Bryan is now looped into the Roman Reigns-Jey Uso situation, which has ignited the feel spots of host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini. The Main Event opens [4:27] with a discussion about whether Reigns is in the midst of the feud of the year, what Bryan brings to the table and how The Usos will factor in. The guys then move to Randy Orton fighting a war on three fronts against Drew McIntyre, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and The Miz [17:45] before updating the Survivor Series teams with a concentration on the massively meaty Raw team with Braun Strowman, Keith Lee, Sheamus and AJ Styles [30:38]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also break down everything else from SmackDown and Raw [1:00:05], including where the Sasha Banks-Bayley storyline is going, the Mysterios telenovela and the futures of The Hurt Business and Retribution. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT, AEW: Halloween Havoc a massive success, Full Gear build rolls on Oct 29, 2020

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NXT delivered in a major way with the first Halloween Havoc in 20 years but certainly not the last one we will see from the brand. Host Adam Silverstein is joined by guest Chris Bengel to break down the special NXT event [13:40] with a focus on the booking of the two title matches and what's next for Damian Priest, Io Shirai, Johnny Gargano and Candice LaRae. Plus, who was under the Scream mask? The guys also look at Rhea Ripley-Raquel Gonzalez tearing the house down and Cameron Grimes' shining moment in the Haunted House of Terrors match. Next up, Adam and Chris discuss an action-packed AEW Dynamite [1:02:48] with a banger main event of Kenny Omega-Penta El Zero M and fun opener of Hangman Page-Wardlow. Did AEW make the right call for this feud and others for Full Gear? Also, a look at the Inner Circle's town hall and booking decisions for Orange Cassidy and the women's division. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE begins build to Survivor Series as Fiend, Orton, McIntyre collide Oct 27, 2020

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After a successful Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, WWE began setting the stage for its 2020 edition of Survivor Series. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini spend The Main Event discussing the initial Survivor Series build, including NXT being left out of the show, the champion vs. champion matches and how WWE booked the initial qualifying matches for the Raw men's team [3:30]. The guys also wonder what is planned for "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, new WWE champion Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre as the three intertwined on Monday [42:24]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down the horrendous booking of Retribution, Daniel Bryan's entertaining SmackDown return, the ongoing Seth Rollins vs. the Mysterios storyline and the rebirth Chad Gable following the long awaited death of Shorty G [58:00]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Hell in a Cell 2020 instant analysis Oct 26, 2020

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Just moments after 2020 WWE Hell in a Cell went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini crack a cold one and discuss everything that happened on the show. The guys praise the three namesake bouts but disagree about which Hell in a Cell match should have main evented the pay-per-view. "The Silver King" lauds the brilliance of the SmackDown women's title match between Bayley and Sasha Banks, while "Vintage" believes the masterclass in storytelling that was Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso for the universal title an "I Quit" match was the key bout of the evening. The guys also discuss the Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton main event for the WWE title, argue over whether putting the Money in the Bank briefcase on Otis was a good decision, and look ahead to where WWE's major storylines will go from here. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT, AEW: Surprise return, Halloween Havoc preview, Le Dinner Debonair Oct 22, 2020

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A tremendous night of wrestling brings out an enthusiastic host as Adam Silverstein breaks down strong episodes of NXT and AEW Dynamite with both brands building towards major events. "The Silver King" kicks off the show with a look at NXT delivering an unexpected swerve in its Undisputed Era storyline, talent like Kushida and Bronson Reed getting opportunities to shine, a fantastic six-man tag team match and numerous positive booking developments [3:10]. There's also a mini-ultimate preview for next week's NXT Halloween Havoc, which features four solid matches and two potential title changes [23:30]. Up next, Adam dives into AEW Dynamite [30:05], including the start of the World Title Eliminator Tournament, the return of the "real" Kenny Omega, Rey Fenix and Penta El Zero M delivering a lucha banger and a definitive answer as to whether Le Dinner Debonair with Chris Jericho and MJF was good. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Hell in a Cell 2020 ultimate preview, season premieres Oct 20, 2020

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With WWE's season premieres of SmackDown and Raw now in the books, the focus turns to its next pay-per-view as Hell in a Cell goes down Sunday from the WWE ThunderDome. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the short PPV card and whether we will see title changes in any of the three Hell in a Cell matches [1:37:00]. The episode begins with The Main Event [4:13], including Braun Strowman getting a double feature; concerns brewing about Keith Lee; intertwining "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, Retribution and the Hurt Business; and whether Mustafa Ali's promo alone saved a disastrous night for his faction. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also go in depth about the season premiers [52:00], talking New Day’s split, AJ Styles’ heavy, a rudderless women’s division, Bianca Belair’s video package, Daniel Bryan’s return, the future of Seth Rollins-Mysterios, El Gran Gordo and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

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