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NXT, AEW: TakeOver XXX build begins, Eddie Kingston delivers Jul 23, 2020

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Another wild week of Wednesday night wrestling is in the books, and host Adam Silverstein is here to break it all down. NXT champion Keith Lee relinquishing the North American title and kicking off a month-long quest ending in a ladder match at NXT TakeOver: XXX opens the show as "The Silver King" lauds the booking, first qualifying match and what's to come [3:20]. Also from NXT: Karrion Kross' "Rocky IV" moment, the last of Dominick Dijakovic and what's next for Swerve, Shotzi Blackheart and the Robert Stone Brand. He then sings the praises of AEW Dynamite's opening segment with Eddie Kingston debuting on absolute fire to challenge Cody for the TNT title [26:16]. Also from AEW: Falls Count Anywhere, Britt Baker and Sammy Guevara's return. Plus, AEW's women's tag team tournament, Finn Balor's future, the best general manager of all-time and Adam's take on controversial post-show comments from Jim Ross and Taz [48:17]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Fallout from Extreme Rules, NXT's Karrion Kross stops by Jul 21, 2020

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The controversy that surrounded from The Horror Show at WWE Extreme Rules bled into Raw on Monday night as WWE efforted in repairing some of the storylines that drew ire from fans one night earlier. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with the Main Event [5:24], breaking down the path toward Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton at SummerSlam, booking questions about the Raw women's championship involving Asuka and Sasha Banks, and where Seth Rollins is headed following consecutive defeats of Rey Mysterio and the well-protected Aleister Black. The guys also talk AJ Styles vs. Matt Riddle, SmackDown's cold open, the Hurt Business, Mustafa Ali's return, the Street Profits and whether Naomi does "deserve better" [43:07]. Plus, NXT superstar Karrion Kross joins the show to discuss the first few months his debut, inspiration for his character and his career as a private bodyguard [1:13:09]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Extreme Rules 2020 instant analysis Jul 20, 2020

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The 2020 edition of WWE Extreme Rules was billed as "The Horror Show," but did it unintentionally live up to that moniker? Just moments after the pay-per-view aired, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the entire card, which included some great action and a bunch of controversial finishes to make for a divisive PPV. The guys disagree strongly on the cinematic Wyatt Swamp Fight, which main evented the show, though "The Silver King" and Chris were both fond of Drew McIntyre's WWE championship defense against Dolph Ziggler. The action was great in Asuka-Sasha Banks and Seth Rollins-Rey Mysterio, but did the booking of the finish and the Eye for an Eye stipulation respectively doom both matches? Plus, new champions, missed opportunities, three undelivered bouts, Extreme Rules grades and brief thoughts on Impact Wrestling's Slammiversary show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE U.S. champion Apollo Crews stops by before Extreme Rules Jul 17, 2020

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Just over 48 hours before The Horror Show at Extreme Rules, WWE United States champion Apollo Crews drops by the show for the first time. Crews joins host Adam Silverstein on our 50th episode to discuss his sudden move from SmackDown to Raw, working under and learning from Paul Heyman, winning the U.S. championship, whether he should have spent more time in NXT before moving to the main roster, the highs and lows of booking in WWE and representation now compared to when he started in the company. Plus, a last-minute question-and-answer session ahead of WWE Extreme Rules airing Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on the WWE Network. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT, AEW: Keith Lee's reign begins, Moxley-Cage delivers, Demo God Jul 16, 2020

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AEW followed its two-week Fyter Fest with a special Fight for the Fallen edition of Dynamite that largely delivered with Jon Moxley and Brian Cage fighting for the AEW title to a controversial finish [17:45]. Host Adam Silverstein looks at the decision to have Taz throw in the towel, Chris Jericho's "Demo God" promo, Sonny Kiss' big moment and whether AEW is meeting the lofty expectations it created upon its debut. But first, "The Silver King" leads his birthday show with NXT [4:05] as he basks in the glory of Keith Lee's double title reign, wonders about his championship contenders, lauds the incredible Legado del Fantasma vignette and directs the women's title match between Io Shirai and Teagen Nox in the main event. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Extreme Rules 2020 ultimate preview, women's evolution Jul 14, 2020

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Will the 2020 of WWE Extreme Rules be a "Horror Show" after all? Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the entire card, previewing each made and looking ahead to how storylines will develop past Sunday night [49:00]. The guys discuss whether Sasha Banks and Bayley are set to become a Two Woman Power Trip, how Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman have done as champions since WrestleMania, whether WWE should merge its tag team titles and what to expect from the Wyatt Swamp Fight, Bar Fight and the Eye for an Eye match between Seth Rollins and Rey Mysterio. "The Silver King" and Chris open the show breaking down why they dislike the horror genre [2:15], where WWE's women's evolution stands after five years (following a horrendous karaoke segment) [13:08], the upcoming Randy Orton-Big Show match [36:03] and Charly Caruso's great night backstage. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT, AEW: Keith Lee rises; Great American Bash vs. Fyter Fest, Night 2 Jul 09, 2020

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Bask in his glory because Keith Lee is the first dual champion in NXT history. The incredible Winner Take All match from NXT Great American Bash opens this week's show as host Adam Silverstein takes a closer look at Lee's rise to prominence and what's ahead for Adam Cole and Undisputed Era [3:35]. Despite the main event delivering for NXT, it is AEW Fyter Fest that won the critical battle on Night 2 of this mini-war even as Tony Khan once again over promised with pre-show hyperbole [10:48]. "The Silver King" dives into Chris Jericho-Orange Cassidy, Taz's "major" announcement and two tremendous tag team matches, including one the exhibited the true greatness of Rey Fenix. Adam then flips back to Great American Bash [27:35] to discuss mistakes NXT made in booking the show, Candice LaRae's first big win, Johnny Gargano and Swere tearing the house down, plus the continued rise of Legado del Fantasma. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Eye for an Eye match, 'Horror Show' issues, title rankings Jul 07, 2020

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From "The Horror Show at Extreme Rules" to the newly announced "Eye for an Eye" match, WWE has painted itself into a corner for its upcoming pay-per-view. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show by discussing how WWE shoots itself in the foot by over-marketing its product, whether Rey Mysterio and Seth Rollins can deliver on this confusing stipulation and what else to expect at Extreme Rules next Sunday [4:06]. Also in the Main Event, the guys look at the new United States championship and provide their ranking of the top five active titles in professional wrestling [28:10]. Plus, Dolph Ziggler's stipulation, Heath Slater's one-night return, Sasha Banks' continued dominance, Matt Riddle's second week, matches to watch that you may have missed and Sheamus' awful "toast" of Jeff Hardy [52:30]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT, AEW: Great American Bash vs. Fyter Fest, Night 1 Jul 02, 2020

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The head-to-head battle between NXT and AEW kicked into a new gear this week as NXT The Great American Bash and AEW Fyter Fest began their two-night extravaganzas clashing with two of the best shows from either brand this year [4:20]. Host Adam Silverstein kicks off with NXT's highly-anticipated and highly-entertaining Io Shirai vs. Sasha Banks match [6:05], Teagen Nox's big moment, a lackluster strap match, quality booking decisions and why next week's show may struggle. Next up, "The Silver King" breaks down AEW's decision to take three shots at WWE/NXT and whether it overshadowed the episode itself [32:24], which included a strong tag team title main event with a curious angle, Hikaru Shida-Penelope Ford giving Shirai-Banks a run for their money, Cody getting the most of out Jake Hager and some questionable calls in the tag team matches. Plus, did Ryu or Trent's mom emerge as Wednesday night's breakout star? Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Champions vs. challengers, 'Horror Show' issues Jun 30, 2020

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The road to WWE Extreme Rules: The Horror Show peaked Monday night in an extended champions vs. challengers storyline that proved WWE still has some tricks up its sleeve. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini look at Drew McIntyre, Dolph Ziggler, Sasha Banks, Bayley and Asuka effecting to lead an entertaining show [30:08]. But first, the guys explore fallout from WWE's coronavirus scare and how it affected both shows [5:50], and "The Silver King" gets big mad about "The Horror Show" tagline being added to Extreme Rules [19:37]. Adam and Chris also break down everything else from SmackDown and Raw [52:35], including the Braun Strowman-Bray Wyatt build, mistakes with Andrade and Angel Garza, where Seth Rollins and Rey Mysterio are headed, The IIconics and the futures of Apollo Crews and Bobby Lashley. Plus, Tessa Blanchard is released by Impact [48:00], and quick previews of AEW Fyter Fest and NXT Great American Bash [1:19:25]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

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