Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

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WWE WrestleMania 36 ultimate preview Apr 02, 2020

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WWE's biggest show of the year, WrestleMania 36 has undergone a complete makeover in the weeks leading up to the event. Instead of airing live from a jam-packed stadium in Tampa Bay, the event will span two days after being taped at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. What exactly can fans expect from this unique 'Mania? Adam Silverstein welcomes Chris Vannini and Jack Crosby to break down the entire 16-match card with analysis and predictions, share their expectations for the retooled Showcase of the Immortals and pontificate on how it will be received by the WWE faithful and critical public at large. "Too big for one night?" Too big for one hour. Do not miss this show! Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT puts TakeOver on TV, AEW adds TNT Championship Apr 02, 2020

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Riding solo to break down the Wednesday Night Wars, host Adam Silverstein takes a look at NXT's decision to put its TakeOver: Tampa Bay matches on television, starting with a triple threat for the North American Championship between Keith Lee, Dominik Dijakovickc and Damien Priest that fell short of expectations. AEW finally introduced a midcard title this week in the TNT Championship, but is the initial tournament up to snuff? Plus, Kenny Omega is back to his normal self, and Chris Jericho keeps stealing the show each week. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE: Seth Rollins joins the show, Roman Reigns out of WrestleMania Mar 31, 2020

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With the Road to WrestleMania 36 nearing its end, Getting Over welcomes its first guest as four-time WWE world champion Seth Rollins joins the show (2:25). The "Monday Night Messiah" explains how WWE is operating amid the coronavirus pandemic and breaks down a rollercoaster last 12 months, including the formation of his new character, dealing with creative frustration, preparing for Kevin Owens and his love for coffee. Adam Silverstein also brings in Chris Vannini to discuss what Roman Reigns pulling out of WrestleMania 36 means long-term for Reigns and WWE (20:50). The guys wrap things up with a look at a Raw filled with strong promos and a SmackDown that featured builds to 'Mania matches (46:12). Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT: Gargano-Ciampa plans, AEW: Jericho cuts promo on drone Mar 26, 2020

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With NXT TakeOver: Tampa Bay not taking place, WWE has decided to air its scheduled matches on TV. Host Adam Silverstein is joined by Jack Crosby to discuss whether the final showdown between Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa should have instead been held at WrestleMania 36 before breaking down a bounce-back show for NXT. Plus, plenty of AEW talk, including a look at Chris Jericho cutting a genius promo on Vanguard 1, whether Matt Hardy's "Broken" gimmick will work in the company and the first two weeks of Brodie Lee's "Exalted One" character. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE alters production and updates WrestleMania 36 card, Gronk debuts Mar 24, 2020

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The Road to WrestleMania it not as jam-packed as it normally is at this time of year, but WWE continues to alter its production in hopes of pulling off its "Show of Shows" next week. Host Adam Silverstein is joined by Chris Vannini to break down WWE's production changes, the updated WrestleMania 36 card, a couple of tremendous promos on Raw and whether Rob Gronkowski will work out in WWE. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE makes more WrestleMania changes, Matt Hardy debuts with AEW Mar 19, 2020

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With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to wreak havoc around the globe, WWE made even more changes to its WrestleMania 36 plans, which will now be held over two nights at multiple sites with Rob Gronkowski as host. Adam Silverstein is joined by Chris Vannini to break down WWE's latest adjustments. The guys also discuss how AEW delivered with a tremendous empty-arena Dynamite that included the debuts of Matt Hardy and Brodie Lee. Plus, we head into Getting Overtime with The Silver King answering a half-dozen listener DMs. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE holding WrestleMania 36 at Performance Center Mar 17, 2020

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With WWE's stunning announcement that it will hold WrestleMania 36 in its own Performance Center, host Adam Silverstein brings in The Brian Campbell for a surprise guest appearance on the show. The Silver King and BC discuss their astonishment at Vince McMahon's decision, what WWE's other potential options could have been, what to expect from an empty-arena 'Mania and which moves WWE can make to actually pull this off while retaining the aura that is the Showcase of the Immortals. The guys also break down BC's recent break from wrestling and whether either has ever missed a WrestleMania before. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Instant analysis: WWE's surreal empty-arena SmackDown Mar 14, 2020

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Just moments after WWE SmackDown aired live in front of an empty arena at its Performance Center in Orlando, Adam Silverstein is here with instant analysis of one of the most surreal shows in WWE history. "The Silver King" cracks a cold one while diving into the concept of moving the program, Paul "Triple H" Levesque stealing the show, what got over on Friday night and one of the best closing segments of SmackDown in quite some time. Plus, thoughts on what WWE will do going forward, the potential of holding WrestleMania 36 as planned and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Coronavirus concerns, new AEW stars, NXT goes beyond the ring Mar 13, 2020

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With coronavirus pandemic concerns affecting the world of sports, how will WWE and AEW respond? Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Dave Schilling discuss what the future holds before moving into the first Wednesday Night Wars episode of Getting Over. The guys look at three new stars AEW is in the middle of introducing, NXT taking its on-air product beyond the ring with a great Performance Center brawl and what is going right for both companies just a few months into 2020.

WWE: Taking a lazy river to WrestleMania 36 Mar 10, 2020

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With less than four weeks remaining before the Showcase of the Immortals, WWE appears to be detouring off the road and instead taking a lazy river to WrestleMania 36. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Dave Schilling look at the lackluster build to WWE's biggest show of the year by reviewing the matches already booked. The guys also dive into where the women's division stands one year after main eventing 'Mania, while the Fastest 15 Minutes in Pro Wrestling looks at Seth Rollins-Kevin Owens, scheduling fewer pay-per-views, Sasha Banks' future and Daniel Bryan's overall impact. Follow Getting Over on Twitter: @GettingOver.

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