Podcasts about Silver King

This episode is the opening scene of The Suburbs, the first play in the The Silverfields of Northbrook trilogy.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of The Silver King's War, introduces the scene as he reflects on the family's suburban life from 1955 to 1960. Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review The Silver King's War on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Share The Silver King's War on social media Thank you for listening to our podcast

It was a newsworthy week across NXT and AEW -- for vastly different reasons -- with some other notable names also finding themselves in headlines. Between breaking down the latest both brands, host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest news and rumors surrounding Edge (off to AEW?), Jade Cargill (off to WWE?) and the Grizzled Young Veterans (leaving NXT) with his take on each development [27:10]. "The Silver King" opens with NXT [3:15] where Becky Lynch defeated Tiffany Stratton to capture the women's title and become the sixth Grand Slam champion. Adam then takes a look at the week in AEW [41:05] led by Bryan Danielson's announcement that he's about a year away from ending his full-time in-ring career. Plus: Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov II, MJF vs. Samoa Joe, a missed opportunity for Baron Corbin, Chris Jericho vs. Sammy Guevara and the hilarity of the adjusted AEW All In: London attendance figure. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE is no longer under independent majority control of Vince McMahon for the first time in decades as TKO Group Holdings takes over following WWE's merger with Endeavor. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a discussion about the industry shaking news and what it means for the future of WWE [6:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Main Event [39:45] with a deep dive into storylines around Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso, crystalizing how they are related and explaining the inclusion of Judgment Day, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and others. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:17:35] where topics include Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Nia Jax's surprise return during Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez, GUNTHER's celebration, Chad Gable's persistence, IYO SKY vs. Asuka and the latest with LA Knight and Drew McIntyre. Plus, The Last Word [1:59:20] breaks down heel to babyface shifts. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

This episode introduces The Silverfields of Northbrook, a trilogy of plays about the Silver King's family from 1955 to 1960 in the burgeoning suburbs north of Chicago.  The plays: 1)The Suburbs, 2) Wrigley Days and 3) The Sievers, follow Stanley, Shirley, Michael & Cindy Silverfield through their lives in a new home & neighborhood on Gregg Road, a kids-filled cul-de-sac in Northbrook East. This trilogy concludes The Silver King's War podcast series with stories about what became of our hero, Stanley Silverfield.  Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review The Silver King's War on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Share The Silver King's War on social media Thank you for listening to our podcast

AEW largely hit the reset button this week, while NXT is full-steam ahead to its next premium live event. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into the fallout from AEW All Out on a strong edition of AEW Dynamite [3:05], including MJF feuding with Samoa Joe and Roderick Strong, Swerve Strickland confronting Hangman Page, Orange Cassidy being propped up and too much focus on Nick Wayne. "The Silver King" then breaks down the week in NXT [28:15] with Becky Lynch planning to face Tiffany Stratton next week, Bron Breakker slamming Von Wagner with steel steps, Ilja Dragunov and Wes Lee both going after Carmelo Hayes, and Dominik Mysterio helping Mustafa Ali beat Dragon Lee. Plus, a detailed look at the conclusion of NJPW G1 Climax 33 [47:20]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With WWE Payback in the books and WWE Fastlane ahead, no time was wasted telling intriguing stories focused on John Cena, Jey Uso and Judgment Day. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Payback featuring Becky Lynch [4:35] before exploring whether a CM Punk reunion with WWE makes any sense [14:45]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Main Event [26:50] where they cover Jimmy Uso confronting Cena and getting into it with The Bloodline, Jey Uso debuting on Raw and reconnecting with Sami Zayn, Judgment Day celebrating while evaluating two new members, and a SmackDown trade that may involve Cody Rhodes. The guys then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [55:50] from the week, led by GUNTHER vs. Chad Gable for the intercontinental title, Seth Rollins' issues with Shinsuke Nakamura persisting, The Miz creating a legendary moment and Charlotte Flair injecting herself into another women's title feud. Plus, The Last Word [1:37:20] and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW All Out 2023 exceeded expectations, overdelivering with a show held one week after AEW All Out: London and in the wake of CM Punk exiting the company. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down AEW All Out results with reactions and grades [4:15] in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the three show stealers -- Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley, Kenny Omega vs. Konosuke Takeshita, Bryan Danielson vs. Ricky Starks -- along with the MJF and Samoa Joe stare down. Adam & Chris next dig deep into the firing of CM Punk [1:08:15], including what happened at All In, Tony Khan's role in the controversy, how a termination was always an inevitable outcome and why Punk deserves the lion's share of the blame even if others contributed to the situation. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Payback 2023 overdelivered from Pittsburgh, exceeding expectations that it would be a secondary premium live event -- particularly due to John Cena's presence. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Payback results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the elevation of Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus inside a steel cage being well worth the wait, Judgment Day prevailing in a banger over Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, Cena hosting and guest refereeing LA Knight vs. The Miz, Cody Rhodes' big announcement involving Jey Uso and title defenses for Rhea Ripley and Rey Mysterio. Plus, what the Payback results mean for WWE going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW All Out 2023 should be an interesting show coming just one week after AEW All In: London with CM Punk controversy continuing to swirl. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW All Out ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [26:25]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take a look at whether booking this show immediately after All In was smart and whether these matches are worthy of a pay-per-view. They also break down Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley, MJF & Adam Cole in tag team action, whether The Elite vs. Bullet Club Gold is ahead and which titles will change hands. But first, Adam dives into the latest involving CM Punk [4:00] and his long-term status with AEW to kick off the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT continued its strong run with a stage-setting episode that paved the way for NXT No Mercy. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a. look at more WWE tributes to Bray Wyatt before diving into the latest NXT show, which featured a cameo by the Street Profits. "The Silver King" then discusses Roxanne Perez vs. Gigi Dolan vs. Kianna James vs. Blair Davenport serving as an impressive main event, the Creed Brothers shining in their return, Carmelo Hayes suddenly becoming shook by Ilja Dragunov, Baron Corbin going face-to-face with Bron Breakker, and Mustafa Ali and Dragon Lee both wanting to go after Dominik Mysterio (with Rhea Ripley). Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

An emotional week for WWE following the deaths of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk continued with tributes across SmackDown and Raw as go-home storylines resumed for WWE Payback 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Payback ultimate preview [58:05] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Shinsuke Nakamura shock Seth Rollins or Judgement Day upend Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn for their respective titles? Is Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus feud set to end on a high note? Will Rhea Ripley get back on track against Raquel Rodriguez? Plus, what are the plans for LA Knight and Cody Rhodes? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by tackling John Cena's return to WWE [7:55] before discussing the tributes for Windham Rotunda [15:22] and looking at The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw [39:23]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW All In: London stands out as a tentpole pay-per-view that may have sent momentum surging upward. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down AEW All In: London results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into AEW's achievement at Wembley Stadium, the booking of MJF vs. Adam Cole, CM Punk stealing headlines after a backstage altercation with Jack Perry, Saraya's special moment, Mercedes Mone teases, Chris Jericho putting over Will Ospreay, the good and bad of Stadium Stampede, Sting impressing once again, four title changes and what this means for AEW going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

AEW All In: London promises to be a spectacle as AEW visits Wembley Stadium with more than 80,000 fans in attendance. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW All In: London ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions [18:00]. The guys take a look at AEW's achievement, the decision to book All Out the following week and the overall booking leading into the show. Will the friendship between MJF and Adam Cole last, will one turn heel and how will their two championship matches transpire? Does Will Ospreay get his huge moment against Chris Jericho? Will the trios match with Kenny Omega and Jay White steal the show? Is it possible Sting calls it a career? How many title changes should be expected? Plus, will there be any surprises? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" answer all of that and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Heatwave delivered a thrilling special episode with veterans and up-and-comers sharing the spotlight. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the successful show with a focus on Trick Williams standing out against Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes vs. Wes Lee making history in more ways than one. That begs the question: Is it Trick or Melo with the higher ceiling in WWE? "The Silver King" also breaks down Dragon Lee & Lyra Valkyria vs. Dominik Mysterio & Rhea Ripley, a surprise Raquel Rodriguez appearance, a Becky Lynch tease, Noam Dar beating Nathan Frazer for the Heritage Cup, what's next for the Creed Brothers and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Matches have finally been set for the WWE Payback 2023 card, though WWE's primary focus was honoring a legend who may be on his way out of the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [11:20] with a deep dive into the 25th anniversary celebration of Edge, fanfare surrounding the Sheamus match and what's ahead. The guys also discuss the monotony of Judgment Day on Raw with repetitive main events and a slow-moving storyline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next take on The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [54:40], including GUNTHER vs. Chad Gable, Shinsuke Nakamura's promo on Seth Rollins, the absence of The Bloodline, a low for Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus, frustrating booking with Rhea Ripley and the women, LA Knight pulling double duty, New Day and Street Profits looking refreshed and more. Plus, The Last Word [1:58:30] looks at Jim Ross vs. Michael Cole. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

CM Punk's latest outburst set professional wrestling on fire this week, so host Adam Silverstein opens the show taking an in-depth look at the AEW Collision controversy and how this entirely predictable situation could have been avoided by Tony Khan [3:35]. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW's continued build to All In: London [30:00] featuring a strong MJF and Adam Cole promo battle, a strange setup for a Kenny Omega trios match, Chris Jericho and Don Callis blowing up with Will Ospreay getting involved, Samoa Joe attacking CM Punk and much more. Adam wraps up with a look at the NXT Heatwave card [1:06:40] as Carmelo Hayes defends his title against Wes Lee, Mustafa Ali and Baron Corbin both deliver tremendous promos, Rhea Ripley & Dominik Mysterio set up a mixed tag team match and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

A whirlwind week in WWE ended with The Bloodline falling apart and Judgment Day coming together. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by diving into WWE's creative strategy after one year of Paul "Triple H" Levesque holding the book [5:00]. The guys then discuss "American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes" [24:00], commentary changes, Asuka's rant and Bray Wyatt's status. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Main Event [47:20] where they focus on Jey Uso quitting WWE as fallout from Jimmy Uso turning SummerSlam, what's next for Roman Reigns, JD McDonagh siding with Finn Balor and the future of Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn. The guys next dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:12:25], including Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus in a steel cage, Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Mysterio (not Santos Escobar) winning the U.S. title from Austin Theory, Edge's anniversary match with Sheamus and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:44:15] with a long-awaited question answered. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

This episode is Stanley's transition finale from soldier to civilian.  It begins in 1946 and explores his new job as a production engineer for Acme Paper Box Manufacturing in Chicago.  Lee Bernstein, his brother-in-law, owns the company. The Silver King is now a member of the country's Reserve Officers Corps at the behest of President Harry Truman.  Michael G. Sievers, Stanley's son, reviews the tension of those post-war years as the Korean War continues and describes what's ahead for the King and his family during the 1950s through a trilogy called The Silverfields of Northbrook. Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review The Silver King's War on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Share The Silver King's War on social media Thank you for listening to our podcast

AEW (finally) began its build to All In: London, while NXT reset storylines with Heatwave coming up and No Mercy in the distance. Host Adam Silverstein looks at the first six matches set on the AEW All In card as part of a deep dive into the week in AEW [24:00], including MJF & Adam Cole pulling double duty on the big show, CM Punk fighting Samoa Joe again, FTR rekindling its feud with The Young Bucks, more lacking booking for the women, Rob Van Dam impressing against Jack Perry and Chris Jericho making a decision. "The Silver King" opens with NXT [3:30] where he praises the brand raising the rent with Rey Mysterio and Judgment Day but wonders whether Dominik Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee is headed for a rematch. Other topics include revitalizing Mustafa Ali, a new direction for Angel Garza & Humberto Carillo, not featuring Carmelo Hayes and Tiffany Stratton, too much Schism and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Coming off 2023 WWE SummerSlam results filled with controversy, WWE bounced back with a strong Monday Night Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at SummerSlam [4:35] before "The Silver King" addresses those debates, including Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in Tribal Combat. Next is a look at major WWE headlines [30:30] with injury updates on Big E, Vince McMahon and Sonya Deville plus a change to commentary with Michael Cole leading both shows. Adam then moves to The Main Event [41:40] -- covering Judgment Day drama, Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes making amends, Shinsuke Nakamura turning heel and Rhea Ripley getting attacked -- before diving into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:53], including Becky Lynch sipping lemonade, Chad Gable getting the spotlight, LA Knight battling The Miz plus The Street Profits and New Day returning to TV. Don't miss The Last Word [1:14:05] and remember to follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's biggest party of the summer struggled to live up to expectations, but 2023 WWE SummerSlam delivered memorable moments from Detroit. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE SummerSlam results with reaction and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into why Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in Tribal Combat disappointed, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor emerging as match of the night, Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca Belair featuring an expected twist in unexpected fashion with IYO SKY and Bayley, Cody Rhodes earning Brock Lesnar's respect, Logan Paul creating viral moments with Ricochet, GUNTHER vs. Drew McIntyre surprisingly underdelivering, LA Knight's big moment on a major stage and Ronda Rousey leaving with a whimper against Shayna Baszler. Plus, what the SummerSlam results mean for WWE going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

This episode concludes Stanley's transition from soldier to civilian. It's December 1945. The Silver King has arrived in Chicago to live with the Bernsteins as he begins his job as a production engineer at the Acme Paperbox Manufacturing Co.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of The Silver King's War podcast series, reviews the confluence of the lives of Robert Gottlieb, Robert Caro, Joseph Heller, Sammy Singer and Stanley Silverfield. Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review The Silver King's War on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Share The Silver King's War on social media Thank you for listening to our podcast

AEW finally kicked off its builds for All In and All Out while celebrating the 200th episode of Dynamite, and NXT began a new slate of storytelling following a successful Great American Bash event. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [3:20] where Carmelo Hayes kicked off a feud with Wes Lee, Trick Williams decided to make it on his own, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysteiro got into it with Dragon Lee and Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar surprised alongside the D'Angelo Family. "The Silver King" then tackles a newsworthy week in AEW [26:40], including MJF & Adam Cole continuing their friendship, CM Punk claiming to be the "real champion," The Elite re-signing with the company, Hikaru Shida beating Toni Storm to become new women's champion and Rob Van Dam making a cameo for a run with Jack Perry. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE SummerSlam 2023 features a stacked card with most -- but not all -- of WWE's top stars competing on the second-biggest show of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE SummerSlam ultimate preview [57:35] breaking down the matches with predictions. Does Jey Uso have any chance of upsetting Roman Reigns in Tribal Combat? Will Finn Balor beat Seth Rollins for the world heavyweight championship? Did Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar get enough build? Is it too soon for GUNTHER to drop the intercontinental title to Drew McIntyre? Will Asuka, Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair or IYO SKY walk out with the WWE women's title? Should it be Logan Paul or LA Knight with the most viral moment? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with a discussion about WWE's go-home show struggles before moving to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [16:45] where they set the record straight on Rhea Ripley's title run and the Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus booking before covering everything else from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

NXT Great American Bash 2023 was highlighted by a WWE match of the year contender and long-awaited title change. Just minutes after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein took a seat to break down NXT Great American Bash results with analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. "The Silver King" looks at Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov for the NXT tile exceeding expectations, Roxanne Perez's shining in a homecoming against Blair Davenport, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio again wreaking havoc, Wes Lee looking strong, Tiffany Stratton and Thea Hail showing out, and an extremely rough debut for Gable Steveson against Baron Corbin. Plus, Cody Rhodes honors Dusty Rhodes in the cold open and what Sunday's results mean for NXT No Mercy and the brand going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

This episode continues to follow Stanley's transition from soldier to civilian. It's November 1945.  Stanley's enjoying his Birmingham return as an Air Corps veteran, and preparing for life in Chicago as a production engineer for Acme Paperbox Manufacturing Company, owned by the Bernstein family.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of this podcast series, reflects on his father's return, his choices for post-war life, and how history shapes a man's future.  Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review The Silver King's War on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Share The Silver King's War on social media Thank you for listening to our podcast

This special bonus episode is about Phyllis M. Gordon, the family's famous & most-favorite aunt.  She was a Red Cross volunteer who served in Europe during World War II. Born in April 1913, Phyllis graduated from Northwestern University and lived a full life in Chicago. Kelly Sievers reads excerpts from Phyllis' war letters.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of The Silver King's War, discusses his favorite aunt. Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review The Silver King's War on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Share The Silver King's War on social media Thank you for listening to our podcast

2023 NXT Great American Bash will feature a star-studded card with multiple title matches and a big-time debut. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Great American Bash ultimate preview [43:50] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Carmelo Hayes retain the NXT title over Ilja Dragunov? How will Gable Steveson look in his debut match against Baron Corbin? Is Dominik Mysterio going to be a transitional North American champion? "The Silver King" first opens the show by welcoming Roxanne Perez for an extended conversation [4:30] about beginning training at age 13, her quick rise in WWE, sharing her mental health journey on national TV and lessons learned from Bayley. Adam then dives into the rest of NXT [29:15], including Rhea Ripley's exciting appearance, Bron Breakker's future, Dana Brooke's best match and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

This bonus episode about The New Yorker magazine, its context & history, is part of Stanley's transition from soldier to civilian.  It's October 1945. Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of The Silver King's War podcast series, reviews how the magazine influenced his life & writing. His favorite aunt, Phyllis Gordon, introduced Michael to The New Yorker in 1958.  Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review The Silver King's War on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Share The Silver King's War on social media Thank you for listening to our podcast

2023 WWE SummerSlam card is taking shape with The Bloodline and Judgment Day the respective focus across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] diving into Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso under Tribal Combat rules after another Bloodline segment that left something to be desired. The guys also discuss Santos Escobar vs. Rey Mysterio for the U.S. championship invitational final and fan reaction to LA Knight's booking. "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from the week in WWE [1:10:35] with a heavy focus on Judgment Day's turning red hot with Finn Balor outsmarting Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley destroying Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio getting ultra heat. Potential injuries to Liv and Kevin Owens impacting title pictures, no stipulation for Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lensar III,  Drew McIntyre confronting GUNTHER, Logan Paul's ascent, confusion over Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler and more are covered on the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

A newsworthy week across AEW and NXT has both brands riding hot with major events upcoming. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with NXT [4:10] as Dominik Mysterio shockingly ended Wes Lee's 265-day reign of North American champion, a victory that may have further implications for Finn Balor and Judgment Day as a whole. "The Silver King" next moves to AEW [27:20] where Blood & Guts ended the long-term feud between The Elite and Blackpool Combat Club with Kota Ibushi guesting and Pac disappearing. Plus, a near-hour long tag team title bout with FTR defending against Jay White & Juice Robinson captivated while standing out as the match of the week. Adam also discusses the continued greatness of the MJF & Adam Cole pairing, Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov headlining NXT Great American Bash, Tony D'Angelo being released from jail, Ricky Starks beating CM Punk and Willow Nightingale winning the Owen Hart tournament, plus everything else across AEW and NXT. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

This bonus episode continues Stanley's transition from soldier to civilian with a New York Times Magazine story about Dame Rebecca West in April 1982.  Stanley was 59; Dame West was 89.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of The Silver King's War podcast series, shares background on the context for those who wrote about World War II.  Rebecca West died in 1983.  Stanley Silverfield died in 1990. Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review The Silver King's War on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Share The Silver King's War on social media Thank you for listening to our podcast

What looks to be a stacked 2023 WWE SummerSlam card saw significant builds across SmackDown and Raw with no one receiving a greater spotlight than Jey Uso. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [14:00] looking at Jey's elevation ahead of his battle with Roman Reigns before tackling whether WWE is ready to go all-in with LA Knight. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [52:30] where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" debate whether Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar needs a stipulation, Rhea Ripley emerging as Judgment Day's leader, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor II, handling of the women's tag team titles, injuries to Bayley and Liv Morgan, Shotzi's new look, what's next for Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, Asuka vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus II, the Street Profits with Bobby Lashley, Alpha Academy's potential and more. Plus, The Last Word [2:04:55] looks at wrestling entrance themes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

This bonus episode includes a New Yorker Magazine (October 26, 1946) article by Dame Rebecca West about the Nuremberg Trials. Dame West traveled to Nuremberg, Germany, to cover & write about the conclusion of the first major trials. Published one year after Stanley's train ride home to Birmingham, Alabama, it completes an important context discussion about world events related to The King's war.  Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review The Silver King's War on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Share The Silver King's War on social media Thank you for listening to our podcast

The fifth members of the AEW Blood & Guts teams were officially named, while NXT continued building towards Great American Bash in late July. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the week across both brands starting with NXT [2:42] where Judgment Day took over the show Tuesday with all members making an impact and multiple No. 1 contenders appearing set with Ilja Dragunov and Bron Breakker delivering a legitimate banger. "The Silver King" then moves to AEW [17:45] where a returning Pac and debuting Kota Ibushi (via video package) were added to Blood & Guts, CM Punk fought Samoa Joe for the first time in nearly two decades, MJF and Adam Cole continued to entertain, Holly Cameron proved she's got bars, the Dark Order shocked The Elite and Nick Wayne debuted against Swerve Strickland. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With the Road to SummerSlam kicking into gear, WWE drew massive ratings this week with SmackDown at Madison Square Garden featuring Tribal Court: The Trial of the Tribal Chief. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] as they dissect the segment, including its extended length, Roman Reigns' acting chops and Jey Uso stepping up as No. 1 contender. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [35:35] where Judgment Day's domination of Raw and Rhea Ripley's prominence stood out. The guys also discuss Seth Rollins' next opponent, Edge vs. Grayson Waller, plans for LA Knight, Ricochet's confrontation with Logan Paul, Becky Lynch vs. Zoey Stark, a missed opportunity with Tommaso Ciampa and more. Plus, a special edition of The Last Word [1:50:05] with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in focus. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

This bonus episode continues Stanley's transition from soldier to civilian.  As Stanley leaves active duty in October 1945, and rides the train home to Birmingham, Alabama, the Nuremberg Trials begin in Germany.  The trials, conducted in Nuremberg's Palace of Justice, prosecuted the Second World War's war criminals. Four allied nations (Britain, France, the Soviet Union & the United States) provided two justices each to preside throughout each trial.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of The Silver King's War podcast series, explains the context for the trials as an important & relevant parallel to the end of his father's war.  Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review The Silver King's War on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Share The Silver King's War on social media Thank you for listening to our podcast

AEW Dynamite and Collision flip-flopped in quality this week with Wednesday's show moving storylines forward while Saturday's mostly stood in place. Host Adam Silverstein opens by breaking down the differences between the programs before taking a look at how AEW All In has already become a massive success. "The Silver King" then dives into MJF getting bro time with Adam Cole, Chris Jericho possibly linking with Don Callis, Blood & Guts developing, rationale behind two frustrating tournaments, Keith Lee teaming with Swerve Strickland, CM Punk rematching with Samoa Joe, Britt Baker's booking and the forthcoming debut of Nick Wayne. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The build to NXT Great American Bash is off and running with major challenges and storyline developments going down. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest edition of NXT featuring Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams calling out Finn Balor and the entire Judgment Day plus a newsworthy Losers Leave NXT match with the Creed Brothers shockingly on their way out of the territory. Plus, "The Silver King" waxes poetic about the potential for NXT Underground following Eddy Thorpe vs. Damon Kemp, breaks down Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson's first true in-ring action and discusses Bron Breakker's potential NXT exit, Baron Corbin's character change, Mustafa Ali vs. Tyler Bate and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE turned its focus to SummerSlam after Money in the Bank as it builds what already appears to be an exciting card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take the temperature of WWE nearly a year into Triple H's creative reign before delivering Money in the Bank fallout [12:50], including booking the damn territory for Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. Next is The Main Event [44:30] where the guys focus on Brock Lesnar returning to confront Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins' ongoing battle with Judgment Day, which is beginning to show cracks. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [57:20] focusing on Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca Belair starting ice cold, Rhea Ripley shining, strong builds for Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus and Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler, Ricochet challenging Logan Paul and much more. Plus, the early SummerSlam card and the return of The Last Word [1:38:15]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE continued a summer filled with bangers by delivering a tremendous 2023 WWE Money in the Bank premium live event from London. Just minutes after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Money in the Bank results with analysis and grades in Getting Over's signature instant reaction episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the Bloodline Civil War and a landmark moment for Roman Reigns, surprise returns of John Cena and Drew McIntyre, the results of the Money in the Bank matches, Logan Paul's impact, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor falling short of expectations and whether London is indeed deserving of a WrestleMania. Plus, a major title change and what Saturday's results mean for WWE SummerSlam next month. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door in the rear-view mirror, AEW is focused on not only All In but now All Out and a Blood & Guts TV special. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with some brief fallout from Forbidden Door, notably Bryan Danielson's broken arm, before looking at how Collision and Dynamite differed this week. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down all three AEW shows, including MJF and Adam Cole making nice in hilarious segments, the absurdity of the tag team blind eliminator tournament, The Elite vs. Blackpool Combat Club set for Blood & Guts, obvious blading by Hangman Page and Chris Jericho, Sting's disastrous table spot, the latest from CM Punk, Jungle Boy's heel turn and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.