Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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AEW, NXT: Parking Lot Fight rocks, another TakeOver, Io-Shotzi tears it up Sep 17, 2020

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With NXT and AEW Dynamite back going head-to-head on Wednesday night, both shows delivered in a major way. For AEW, it was in the Dynamite main event with the Parking Lot Fight between Best Friends and Santana & Ortiz offering plenty of incredible, memorable moments, including a finish that popped host Adam Silverstein big-time [22:05]. "The Silver King" explains why this match hit him in the feel spot before breaking down the rest of Dynamite, including the promo work of MJF and Eddie Kingston, the second appearance of Miro, and the build to an impressive six-man tag team match with Jon Moxley and Lance Archer. But first, Adam breaks down an exciting edition of NXT [4:24], starting with Finn Balor finding himself again, the decision to book another NXT TakeOver, the awesome opener between Io Shirai and Shotzi Blackheart, what's next for Undisputed Era and why Damian Priest has been so impressive as of late. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Roman Reigns intrigues, Hurt Business shines, Retribution steps up Sep 15, 2020

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Refreshed after a couple long weeks, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the best back-to-back episodes of WWE television in a long time. The Main Event kicks things off [7:00] with a look at where Roman Reigns is headed with his new character, the insertion of Keith Lee into the Drew McIntyre-Randy Orton feud, a surprising rejuvenation for Retribution, and the growth of the Hurt Business. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down the rest of Raw and SmackDown [44:12], including the greatness of Wobbly Walrus and the Firefly FunHouse, Dominick Mysterio's incredibly high ceiling, what's next for Bayley and Sasha Banks, a shockingly exciting edition of Raw Underground, Zelina Vega moving into a wrestling role, Raw's cleared out tag team division, Alexa Bliss' intriguing character change and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT, AEW: Champion crowned, Miro debuts, steel cage badasses, The Elite's future? Sep 10, 2020

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It was a huge week for NXT and AEW that saw both brands deliver exceptional shows in key moments. Host Adam Silverstein begins with NXT [5:13], which finally settled its championship picture as Finn Balor took down Adam Cole in a match that should have satisfied even those angry with last week's finish while setting the stage for a sea of change for the yellow brand. NXT also delivered tremendous main event as Rhea Ripley and Mercedes Martinez squared off in a "battle of the badasses" that lived up to its name and then some. Next, "The Silver King" dives into AEW Dynamite [24:12], which produced its best show in weeks after All Out disappointed led by Adam "Hangman" Page trying to hang on to the last vestiges of The Elite while Kenny Omega appears ready to head out on his own. Miro (f.k.a. Rusev) debuted, Matt Hardy discussed his incident, MJF rebounded, Chris Jericho began a new path, and Brodie Lee-Dustin Rhodes overdelivered. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Reigns & Heyman shine, Bayley & Sasha split, tag division problems Sep 08, 2020

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With WWE finally having calmed down after two pay-per-views in as many weeks, SmackDown produced one of its best episode of the entire pandemic era, while Raw was largely treading water. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [2:26], breaking down our first extended look at the Roman Reigns-Paul Heyman and Jey Uso's surprise No. 1 contendership, the explosive Bayley-Sasha Banks split and how WWE will book their feud, and whether Keith Lee has been lost amid the Drew McIntyre-Randy Orton bootfest. The guys then discuss everything else from the shows [42:45], including Murphy vs. Dominick Mysterio, Kevin Owens vs. Aleister Black in Raw Underground, Cedric Alexander's turn, rough booking of the Raw women, Retribution's biggest moment to date and WWE's major issues in the tag team division across both programs and genders [1:26:25]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW All Out 2020 instant analysis: Controversial show Sep 06, 2020

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Just minutes after AEW All Out went off the air, host Adam Silverstein breaks down the entire show with instant analysis looking at every match, storyline, highlight and lowlight from one of AEW's biggest pay-per-views of the year. The show opens with an overview of the PPV, including expectations entering the evening, before running down each match starting with Jon Moxley cheating in defense of the AEW championship against MJF. "The Silver King" next looks at the outcome of the Mimosa Mayhem Match between Chris Jericho and Orange Cassidy, Kenny Omega's reaction to FTR winning the tag team titles and a women's title match between Hikaru Shida and Thunder Rose that delivered amid difficult circumstances. Adam also takes a critical look at the horrendous handling the Matt Hardy incident, the disastrous Britt Baker-Big Swole match and why certain matches were better fits for Dynamite before providing a final grade for the PPV. Follow Getting Over Cast on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW All Out 2020 ultimate preview Sep 03, 2020

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With some fans back in attendance, AEW is set to deliver its second pay-per-view of the pandemic era when All Out goes down Saturday with a nine-match card filled with intriguing possibilities. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini got together immediately after the go-home episode of AEW Dynamite went off the air to break down the upcoming PPV, offering predictions and insight on each match. "The Silver King" has declared the AEW tag team title match with FTR challenging Kenny Omega and Adam "Hangman" Page as the true main event of the show, while "Vintage" believes MJF has a legitimate shot to unseat Jon Moxley as AEW champion. The guys also look whether a third Chris Jericho-Orange Cassidy match was necessary, the continuous poor handling of the women's division and potential winners of the Casino Battle Royale before wondering why the go-home episode of Dynamite did not hit right with so much on the line entering Saturday. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE, NXT: Payback fallout, Iron Man banger, Brock Lesnar, Mauro Ranallo Sep 02, 2020

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This unique episode features host Adam Silverstein wading through the fallout of WWE Payback and an epic NXT championship match in a special Tuesday edition of the show. First, Adam is joined by co-host Chris Vannini to break down the strong main event storyline featuring Randy Orton, Keith Lee and Seth Rollins on a rebound edition of Raw and whether Brock Lesnar will return to WWE after his contract lapsed in The Main Event [2:45]. The guys then look at everything else from Monday night, including Rey Mysterio's injury, Dominik Mysterio's ceiling, The IIconics' split, repetitive storylines and concepts they are ready to trash [24:45]. Next up, "The Silver King" rides solo as he provides instant analysis of the Fatal 4-Way Iron Man match between Johnny Gargano, Tomasso Ciampa, Adam Cole and Finn Balor for the vacant NXT title [56:38]. Did NXT get the booking right, and did the match live up to expectations? Plus, a look at the rest of the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Payback 2020 instant analysis: PPV of the year? Aug 31, 2020

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Just minutes after WWE Payback went off the air on Sunday night, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the horn to break down perhaps the best pay-per-view of the year for any company to date. After cracking some cans, the guys begin by discussing Roman Reigns' heel turn and WWE deciding to change the universal championship just seven days after "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt beat Braun Strowman for the title at SummerSlam [5:50]. "The Silver King" and Chris then run through the rest of the show [29:30], including their excitement for the tag team of Rey & Dominik Mysterio, Keith Lee going over strong against Randy Orton, a shockingly great women's tag team title match, what the future holds for Bayley & Sasha Banks, massive wins for Big E and Matt Riddle and the meaning of three title changes in a single night. The guys wrap up by wondering about the future of Retribution, grading the show and posturing whether WWE's incredible PPV booking will translate to TV this week and going forward [1:06:57]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Roman Reigns is a Paul Heyman guy, Payback 2020 ultimate preview Aug 29, 2020

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The shocking final minutes of the go-home SmackDown ahead of WWE Payback lead this special show as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down Roman Reigns' decision to become a "Paul Heyman Guy," what it means for his face-heel status and whether it will have any impact on Sunday night's main event [9:09]. "The Silver King" explains why turning Reigns heel in this moment is so important for his long-term success before the guys wade through everything on SmackDown that will not impact the pay-per-view [20:58]. Adam and Chris wrap things up with their WWE Payback ultimate preview [45:00], sharing analysis and predictions on the entire card, including the universal title no holds barred match between Reigns, Braun Strowman and champion "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt; Bayley & Sasha Banks' women's tag team title match (and their future as best friends); Keith Lee major opportunity vs. Randy Orton; and Rey & Dominik Mysterio going up against Seth Rollins & Murphy. Be sure to tune in for instant analysis immediately after WWE Payback goes off the air, and follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT, AEW: Huge NXT title match set, The Elite break up (for good?) Aug 28, 2020

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The second of three weeks that NXT and AEW are running unopposed from one another brought vastly different shows. As NXT resets its storylines and championship pictures after NXT TakeOver: XXX, AEW continues its build towards All Out. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down both shows instant analysis-style immediately after the went off the air in this unique episode. Up first is NXT, which saw Karrion Kross vacate the NXT championship and general manager William Regal respond by setting up a huge match next week [3:16]. There was also a big title change on the show along with a much-anticipated bout between Santos Escobar and Swerve and some intriguing storylines in the women's division. AEW Dynamite focused on the potential breakup of The Elite after Hangman Page cost the Young Bucks a shot at the tag team championships [27:49]. Also, Jon Moxley and MJF shared a war of words in a contract signing, Lance Archer returned to the ring and Matt Hardy vs. Sammy Guevara finally went down in a tables match. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

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