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WWE's NXT focused almost entirely on its women's division as AEW delivered a unique show in Arena Mexico. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a news brief on a lawsuit AEW is facing [2:00] before diving into everything that happened on NXT [7:00], including Blake Monroe signing her contract, Jordynne Grace leading qualifiers for Jacy Jayne's championship, Yoshiki Inamura pinning Trick Williams and the Tony D'Angelo feud going absolutely nowhere. "The Silver King" then breaks down AEW Grand Slam Mexico results [28:45] with Hangman Page opening and closing the show, Mercedes Mone winning another title, Toni Storm dressing as Carmen Sandiego, Mistico getting an incredible entrance and disappointing booking affecting an otherwise exciting night. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Night of Champions 2025, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and WWE Evolution cards are being built concurrently on TV with John Cena vs. CM Punk leading the way. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a brief look at the latest WWE news [2:05] before co-host Chris Vannini joins for The Main Event [17:30] covering Punk's attempted take down on of Cena and hypocrisy for wrestling at Blood Money in the Sand. The guys also discuss Cody Rhodes' candidacy to dethrone Cena, LA Knight's increased role with Seth Rollins, Goldberg returning to fight GUNTHER for the title, and the King of the Ring semifinals involving Sami Zayn and Jey Uso. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:14:05], including Liv Morgan's untimely injury, Asuka's return, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley, the Queen of the Ring semifinals and the Wyatt Sicks ruining the burgeoning SmackDown tag team division. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE's NXT largely reset its storylines ahead of the summer, while AEW All In: Texas continued building the top of its card. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a brief second look at WWE x AAA Worlds Collide before breaking down the entirety of NXT [4:05], including Mariah May exposing herself as Blake Monroe, Oba Femi and Jasper Troy bumping meet, Jacy Jayne facing a slew of new contenders, Trick Williams continuing to step up his game and Ricky Saints returning to attack Ethan Page. "The Silver King" then transitions into AEW [24:40] where Swerve Strickland started to trust Hangman Page after drawing Will Ospreay, Kazuchika Okada aligned with Don Callis (for some reason) while destroying Kenny Omega, Mercedes Mone attacked Toni Storm and MJF dove back into nationalism ahead of Arena Mexico. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Night of Champions 2025 immediately moved into focus with John Cena vs. CM Punk for the WWE Championship serving as a controversial main event for the show. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open their milestone 750th episode with a second look at WWE Money in the Bank 2025 [9:40], including reaction to the return of R-Truth. The guys then go over a variety of WWE news items [29:25] before attacking The Main Event [48:00] where they dive into Cena vs. Punk occurring in Saudi Arabia, GUNTHER regaining the World Heavyweight Championship from Jey Uso, Seth Rollins not yet cashing in his briefcase and Ron Killings making his WWE debut. "Vintage" next pays off his losing wager [1:19:50] before he joins "The Silver King" to break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:32:30] featuring King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring beginning with Sami Zayn and Roxanne Perez advancing, Liv Morgan confronting a returning Nikki Bella, Bayley attacking Becky Lynch, Asuka's long-awaited return getting spoiled and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) and Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Money in the Bank 2025 featured a headline-making main event and two briefcase holders being elevated, while WWE x AAA Worlds Collide set a new course for lucha libre. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the shows to break down WWE Money in the Bank results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review [5:10]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso vs. John Cena & Logan Paul, whether R-Truth's surprising return as Ron Killings was reality or a work, the Seth Rollins vs. LA Knight decision, how Naomi fared against the likes of Rhea Ripley and Stephanie Vaquer, Jacob Fatu turning on Solo Sikoa, plus Lyra Valkyria vs. Becky Lynch delivering. Adam also breaks down Worlds Collide results with grades [1:27:45] covering El Hijo del Vikingo vs. Chad Gable exploding in the main event, Mr. Iguana quickly becoming a star, Legado del Fantasma leveling up, Ethan Page hanging with Rey Fenix and Je'Von Evans, plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE x AAA Worlds Collide will serve as a first-of-its-kind show for the company that has been built better than expected ahead of WWE Money in the Bank 2025. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the Worlds Collide card previewing each match with predictions [26:45], including whether Chad Gable can match up with El Hijo del Vikingo in the main event. "The Silver King" opens by breaking down NXT [3:30] where Mariah May made a shocking debut to confront Jacy Jayne, Trick Williams defended the TNA championship against Mike Santana and Jackson Drake became the first WWE Evolve men's champion. Adam then covers six hours of AEW, including AEW Fyter Fest [39:35] that saw Will Ospreay scuffle with Swerve Strickland and get Hangman Page's back, MJF set his sights on the AEW title and Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada V officially get announced for AEW All In: Texas. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Money in the Bank 2025 has arrived with a short match card headlined by two briefcases being up for grabs in Los Angeles. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Money in the Bank ultimate preview [1:52:20] breaking down all four matches. Will Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso or John Cena & Logan Paul emerge from the main event? Is Becky Lynch poised to beat Lyra Valkyria? Does men's Money in the Bank come down to Seth Rollins and LA Knight, or might Penta sneak out a win? Do Stephanie Vaquer and Roxanne Perez have a chance in women's Money in the Bank, or will either Rhea Ripley or Naomi come out on top? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with WWE news [8:30] on the release of R-Truth and negativity around WWE before covering The Main Event [37:50] where CM Punk and Sami Zayn struggle against Rollins' crew. The guys also dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [58:30] on the return of Bianca Belair, the booking of Carmelo Hayes, plus Finn Balor and Kairi Sane actually winning matches. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE's NXT and AEW are full-steam ahead to their next shows following a loaded special event weekend. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at NXT [2:15] where Jacy Jayne shockingly dethroned Stephanie Vaquer in an all-time stunner, Ethan Page upended Ricky Saints, Mike Santana confronted new TNA champion Trick Williams and both Rey Fenix and Laredo Kid made surprise appearances. "The Silver King" then briefly breaks down the latest in WWE Evolve [22:00] with Kali Armstrong becoming the inaugural women's champion before tackling the week in AEW [27:20] featuring Hangman Page setting his agenda, Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay confronting the No. 1 contender, Toni Storm going face to face with Mercedes Mone, Tony Khan growing up and some scary moments on AEW Dynamite. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Money in the Bank 2025 is barreling down the road with matches and qualifiers being ironed out on TV. Host Adam Silverstein & co-host Chris Vannini cover a bevy WWE news [6:35], including WrestleMania 42 being pulled from New Orleans and a breakneck schedule that is driving the guys crazy. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into The Main Event [29:05] as Seth Rollins welcomes Bronson Reed to the fold, Jey Uso stays repetitive with GUNTHER, Karrion Kross instigates Sami Zayn and CM Punk saves at the conclusion of Monday Night Raw for the third straight week. The guys then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [47:35], including Liv Morgan rejoining Judgment Day, the Wyatt Sicks returning to TV, Tiffany Stratton getting the best of Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, Lyra Valkyria holding her own with Becky Lynch, Solo Sikoa continuing to grow his character, possible shifts for Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley, and much more including Money in the Bank qualifiers being won by Giulia, LA Knight and Penta. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE NXT Battleground 2025 featured a historic main event and two of the best women's matches of the year. Host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic shortly after the show to break down WWE NXT Battleground results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" discusses the TNA championship main eventing a WWE premium live event with Joe Hendry defending against Trick Williams, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Jordynne Grace and Sol Ruca vs. Kelani Jordan both delivering as certified bangers, Myles Bourne stepping up to Oba Femi, a surprise appearance by Mike Santana, what's ahead for the D'Angelo Family and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
AEW Double or Nothing 2025 featured the chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match and two excellent tournament finals building to AEW All In 2025. Host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic the next morning to break down AEW Double or Nothing results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" discusses Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Page and Mercedes Mone vs. Jamie Hayter delivering as bookends of the show, Toni Storm and Kazuchika Okada getting elevated by their opponents, Hurt Syndicate (with MJF) and Ricochet getting important moments in unimportant matches and everything that went down when Kenny Omega and Swerve Strickland led an arena-wide brawl against Jon Moxley, the Death Riders and the Young Bucks. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2025 from Tampa delivered two major returns, a world championship match and significant storytelling for WWE Money in the Bank 2025. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss Cody Rhodes returning to get Jey Uso's back against John Cena and Logan Paul, R-Truth delivering in his role, Bronson Reed surprising alongside Seth Rollins & Bron Breakker against CM Punk & Sami Zayn, the booking of Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest inside a steel cage, Zelina Vega vs. Chelsea Green, Jesse "The Body" Ventura on commentary and much more. The guys also analyze what to expect over the next few months in WWE. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE and AEW are going head-to-head Sunday with a pair of special shows featuring strong main events and weak undercards. Host Adam Silverstein tackles ultimate previews for WWE NXT Battleground 2025 [14:05] and AEW Double or Nothing 2025 [36:40] breaking down the match cards with predictions and analysis. "The Silver King" opens by diving into breaking news around WWE WrestleMania 42 before covering the weeks across NXT [5:40] and AEW [33:05] leading into their significant events. Will Stephanie Vaquer or Jordynne Grace leave as champion? Does a WWE superstar finally take a TNA title when Trick Williams battles Joe Hendry? Are the Death Riders doomed against Kenny Omega and Swerve Strickland? Who will win No. 1 contenderships between Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Page and Mercedes Mone vs. Jamie Hayter? Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event is back just two weeks before WWE Money in the Bank 2025. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open discussing the latest WWE news [5:35] before attacking The Main Event [17:30], an ultimate preview of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event from Tampa with predictions for the four-match card. The guys discuss Jey Uso fighting a war on three fronts against Logan Paul, GUNTHER and Seth Rollins; CM Punk and Sami Zayn teaming up; Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre rematching in a steel cage; and John Cena battling R-Truth. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:05:25], including a Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax banger, Kairi Sane's return, Zoey Stark's injury, Roxanne Perez and Giulia being separated, plus Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley and Solo Sikoa qualifying for Money in the Bank. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOVerCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
The builds for WWE Battleground and AEW Double or Nothing 2025 are moving ahead quickly with a couple can-they-coexist storylines in the forefront. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [3:33] where Stephanie Vaquer teamed with Jordynne Grace, Myles Bourne beat Ethan Page to solidify his No. 1 contendership, Trick Williams and Joe Hendry put together a strong contract signing and Ricky Saints faced challengers on two fronts. "The Silver King" then breaks down AEW Dynamite Beach Break [26:55] with Jon Moxley retaining over Samoa Joe thanks to Gabe Kidd, Toni Storm still suffering behind Mercedes Mone, Will Ospreay and Hangman Page teaming up, and MJF appearing to officially join Hurt Syndicate. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Ep 319 - Fall Brawl 1998 “No Retreat. No Surrender. One Rule: Take No Prisoners” How to mess up WarGames in less than 3 hours 0:35 - Welcome 15:59 - Fall Brawl Opening 19:13 - The Dancing Fools (Disco Inferno/Alex Wright) vs the British Bulldog and Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart 24:07 - Chris Jericho vs “Bill Goldberg” for the WCW World Television Championship 30:20 - Norman Smiley vs Ernest “The Cat” Miller 33:31 - Scott Steiner (w/ Buff Bagwell) vs Rick Steiner 36:27 - Silver King vs Juventud Guerrera for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship 41:57 - Raven (w/ Kanyon and Lodi) vs Perry Saturn in a Raven's Rules match 48:45 - Curt Hennig (w/ Rick Rude) vs Dean Malenko 55:01 - Scott Hall (w/Vincent) vs Konnan 1:00:31 - Team Wolfpac (Kevin Nash, Sting and Lex Luger) vs nWo (Hollywood Hogan, Stevie Ray and Bret “Hitman” Hart) vs Team WCW (Diamond Dallas Page, Rowdy Roddy Piper, and the Warrior) in a WarGames match 1:11:17 - Overall Thoughts 1:13:53 - Smarking It Up 1:23:16 - Making Their Way to the Ring 1:24:57 - Goodbyes Music from this week's show is “King King” by Eve Dowdle and “Self High Five” by Jimmy Hart and JJ Maguire Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts Email – WrestlingHistoryX@gmail.com X – WrestlingHistoX
With Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes absent, is WWE experiencing a post-WrestleMania 41 lull? Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the fallout from WWE Backlash 2025 [8:45] and the latest WWE news [19:00] before exploring that topic in The Main Event [27:45]. The guys discuss Sami Zayn standing in for Reigns teaming with CM Punk against Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, Reigns' lacking presence affecting the main storyline on Monday Night Raw and Jey Uso preparing for Logan Paul and GUNTHER simultaneously. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [47:40], including whether IYO SKY & Rhea Ripley beating Roxanne Perez & Giulia was the right call, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair separately adjusting their gimmicks, Alexa Bliss returning on SmackDown, and lacking development for the Street Profits, Fraxiom, Karrion Kross and other superstars. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Backlash 2025 featured John Cena vs. Randy Orton for one last time in the main event as part of a match card that largely overdelivered. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE Backlash results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the rollercoaster Cena-Orton finish concluding a match that exceeded expectations, the involvement of R-Truth, Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch putting on the match of the night, GUNTHER dominating Pat McAfee, Dominik Mysterio's first title defense against Penta and Jeff Cobb debuting to aid Jacob Fatu against Drew McIntyre, LA Knight and Damian Priest. The guys also break down what to expect for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, the next of many special events over the new couple of months. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 19) covering the period of 5/7 thru 5/13. Running Time: 4 Hours 15 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 15 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E19 (05/07 - 05/13) Bruno Sammartino vs Giant Baba: First time ever WWWF Championship is defended in Japan. Verne Gagne retires as AWA Heavyweight Champion. Eddie Gilbert seriously injured in fiery auto accident following WWF PA event. Nancy Argentino, girlfriend of Jimmy Snuka, dies after head injury suffered at PA hotel. This occurs a few months after Snuka is arrested in NY and originally charged with second and third degree assault of Argentino and a Police Officer. Looking back at the first ever episode of Saturday Night's Main Event (1985). Career vs Title: Jerry Lawler def Curt Hennig to win AWA Heavyweight Championship. Bonus Audio: Curt Hennig attacks owner of Toyota Dealership and destroys the CWA Studio. Looking back at 5th Von Erich Memorial Parade Of Champions (1988). Looking back at NWA WrestleWar 1989. Audio: Memorable attack by Terry Funk on Ric Flair following his NWA Heavyweight Championship win against Ricky Steamboat. Roddy Piper returns to WWF after two year retirement. Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage vs Steve Austin battle for the one and only time they faced off in the ring. Audio: Steve Austin comments on Macho Man Randy Savage. Bill Alfonso makes memorable debut in ECW. WCW announces Nitro expanding to two hours. Standards and Practices: WWF forced to edit Raw segment showing Goldust licking Undertaker up his leg and thigh. Looking back at AAA TripleMania IV (1996). Looking back at WWF IYH 15: A Cold Day In Hell (1997). Memorable Raw moment: HBK superkicks Bret Hart back into his wheelchair. Audio: Farooq accuses WWF of racism and lack of Black Heavyweight Champions. Audio: Rob Van Dam makes Monday Night Raw debut against Jeff Hardy (1997). Audio: Dustin Runnels tears up during Raw segment while speaking about Dusty Rhodes and Goldust character. Audio: Eric Bischoff challenges Vince McMahon to a fight at WCW Slamboree 1998. Online voting gone wrong: Ric Flair voted People Magazine's #2 Most Beautiful People In The World for 1998. Who was #1? MTV airs special WCW 'Ultimate Music Video Feud' and begins the crossover highlighted by Raven / DDP feud. Steve Austin makes memorable appearance on TSN's Off The Record. Looking back at Sable's leaving WWF and filing $110 Million Lawsuit claiming sexual harassment and unsafe working conditions. Audio: Debra vs Sable Evening Gown Match for WWF Women's Championship. Audio: Sean Waltman speaks on putting a cup of feces inside Sable's luggage. DT looks back at highest rated Raw episode (8.1) in history and how WCW never fully recovered from one preemption due to NBA Playoffs. US News And World Report publishes seven page story of WWF and explosion in popularity for pro wrestling. Looking back at WCW Slamboree PPV (1999, 2000). Miss Elizabeth wrestles her first two matches ever (vs Daffney, vs Rhonda Singh). Audio: APA destroy Big Boss Man and Bull Buchanan in a bar fight. Four days after Linda McMahon tells AP that WWF and NBC were working on second season for XFL and not being killed off - NBC and WWF discontinues XFL. Perry Saturn sent home by WWF after 'shooting' on Mike Bell during a match on WWF Jakked. WWF releases Scott Hall 48 hours after the infamous 'Plane Ride From Hell'. Batista makes his WWF main roster debut. Audio: Edge-A-Mania is running wild! Infamous Raw segment: Undertaker attacks, hogties, and drags Hulk Hogan while riding a motorcycle throughout the Air Canada Center. Launch of NWA - Total Nonstop Action (TNA) officially announced. Audio: Memorable Raw segment featuring Steve Austin, Christian, RVD/Kane and the surprise return (and final WWE appearance ever) of The Road Warriors (2003). Audio: Freddie Blassie tells D-Von to 'Get The Tables!'. John Tenta announces retirement after developing bladder cancer. After two years of PPV only shows, TNA and Fox Sports announce creation of non PPV weekly series, 'Impact!' (2004). Almost a year to the day TNA inks a deal with Fox Sports Net and debuts Impact!, FSN drops TNA programming. Booker T and Batista fight during filming of Summerslam 2006 commercial. Audio: Beth Phoenix makes her WWE main roster debut. Audio: Dr. Vince McMahon gives the Commencement Speech at Sacred Heart University (CT). Audio: After Undertaker battles Batista in a bloody Cage Match and endures a post match beatdown by Mark Henry, Edge cashes in MITB Briefcase to win the World Heavyweight Championship. NWA officially ends their relationship with TNA. Looking back at TNA Sacrifice PPV (2007, 2008, 2012). Audio: Jim Cornette strips Kurt Angle of TNA Heavyweight Championship. Fresh off the disaster of moving Impact to Monday nights and dismal ratings, Dixie Carter issues an odd and desperate plea to wrestling fans. Infamous Raw moment: Jerry Lawler uses Michael Cole's tie to attack Cole within the Cole Mine. Brock Lesnar pulled from UFC event due to diverticulitis. New Japan Pro Wrestling holds their first ever show in the US with help from JAPW. Hulk Hogan's solution to increase fan interaction with TNA? Follow and film TNA Wrestlers anytime they are seen in public. Happy Wedding Anniversary to Gail Kim and Chef Robert Irvine. Baron Corbin makes his WWE NXT TV debut. After Christy Hemme botches the ring introduction of Austin Aries and Bobby Roode, Aries climbs ring rope and puts his crotch in Hemme's face. And TNA waits almost a week to denounce the behavior. Buck Zumhofe sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing his 15 year old daughter. Audio: Attitude or Ineptitude? TNA tries to get edgy by having MVP use the 'N' word during politically charged promo on Impact. Ray 'Adam Rose' Leppan arrested for alleged domestic battery and is immediately suspended by WWE. Looking back at ROH / NJPW Global Wars 2016. Billy Corgan finalizes the deal to purchase the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Looking back at WWE Backlash 2018 and 2022 WWE signs the last two members of MMA Four Horsewomen, Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke Audio: Vince McMahon, with the help of Roman Reigns, AJ Styles, Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston, creates the RAW and SmackDown 'Wild Card Rule' Silver King tragically dies in the ring during a wrestling match against Juventud Guerrera Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank 2020 Audio: Becky Lynch announces her pregnancy on RAW and Asuka as the new RAW Women's Champion Audio: One of the worst storylines in WWE history begins: Seth Rollins has a weird infatuation with Rey Mysterio's eye Audio: Alberto Del Rio arrested and charged with sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping and how he escaped prison time for these serious charges Looking back at WWE Throwback SmackDown from 2021 AEW is the first to announce their return to touring since the Covid-19 Pandemic began Audio: Swerve introduces the NXT Universe to his new stable, 'Hit Row' Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Under Siege 2022 PPV Audio: Rhea Ripley attacks AJ Styles and becomes the newest member of Judgement Day (led by Edge) Looking back at The Authors Of Pain's 'Wrestling Entertainment Series' promotion fiasco Bobby Roode abruptly retires from pro wrestling after needed a second neck fusion surgery Kenny Omega hit with a very serious case of Diverticulitis Audio: Highlights of Sami Zayn's stand-up comedy act from 'Netflix Is A Joke' with Becky Lynch and Johnny Knoxville Audio: Jesse The Body Ventura reveals negotiations with WWE for a Legends Deal Audio: Wrestling news and IWC livid at Triple H after taking shots at PWInsider and Fightful And so much more! 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NXT and AEW took major steps forward building other important shows with WWE Battleground, Beach Break and Double or Nothing all ahead. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a brief discussion about some viral topics around both brands before diving into NXT [7:15] where Giulia may have wrestled her last match against Jordynne Grace, Trick Williams is making a run at Joe Hendry and the TNA championship, and Myles Borne became a surprise No. 1 contender for Oba Femi. "The Silver King" also breaks down three episodes of AEW [23:45] with Toni Storm taking a leading role despite an innuendo-only gimmick, Will Ospreay and Hangman Page going face to face, MJF inching closer toward joining the Hurt Syndicate and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Backlash 2025 has suddenly arrived with a unique match card headlined by John Cena vs. Randy Orton for one last time. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Backlash ultimate preview [1:32:30] breaking down all five matches. Will Cena's heel run get a lift from Orton in St. Louis? Is GUNTHER going to squash Pat McAfee? Should Becky Lynch beat Lyra Valkyria with Bayley waiting in the wings? Are Dominik Mysterio (vs. Penta) or Jacob Fatu (vs. LA Knight, Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest) going to lose after claiming their first championships? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with WWE news [2:00] and The Main Event [23:20] diving into an unexpected Jey Uso vs. Seth Rollins title match interrupted by CM Punk. The guys also cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:10] featuring IYO SKY, Roxanne Perez, Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Aleister Black, Fraxiom, Penta, Austin Theory, Rusev and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE released more than a dozen superstars across the main roster and developmental headlined by Dakota Kai, Braun Strowman, Cora Jade and Gigi Dolan. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convene to provide instant reaction and analysis both to the individual releases and the semi-annual practice. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with a look at how WWE releases in 2025 compare with those of the past before diving into the circumstances of these cuts and what the future holds for the likes of Kayden Carter & Katana Chance, Shayna Baszler, Eddy Thorpe, Riley Osborne, Oro Mensah and Jakkara Jackson. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
NXT and AEW are setting the stage for their next major shows by slowly building storylines with major players. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look with wrestling news of the week [2:10] before diving into NXT [9:30] where IYO SKY delivered alongside Jordynne Grace against Roxanne Perez and Giulia, DarkState ran through Joe Hendry before Trick Williams could confront, Ricky Saints and Sol Ruca stood tall, multiple factions crumbled, and Chase U finally started a new semester. "The Silver King" also covers the last five weeks in WWE Evolve [30:30] before breaking down AEW [35:30] featuring MJF continuing to intrigue alongside the Hurt Business, Hangman Page and Kyle Fletcher putting on a banger, Swerve Strickland leading a strange opening segment over the weekend, Toni Storm continuing to await Mercedes Mone as her challenger and Samoa Joe raising the stakes against Jon Moxley. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Backlash 2025 is suddenly straight ahead with John Cena vs. Randy Orton topping a controversial card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover the uneven Cena-Orton build in The Main Event [30:05] while focusing on Sami Zayn standing up to Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, plus the Street Profits winning an all-time TLC match over DIY and Motor City Machine Guns. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:19:45], including Becky Lynch feuding with Lyra Valkyria, Jey Uso vs. Logan Paul and GUNTHER vs. Pat McAfee being set for Backlash, Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax and Jade Cargill vs. Naomi continuing, Aleister Black returning as wife Zelina Vega wins her first singles title, plus IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley getting over as Roxanne Perez, Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer remain on Raw. The guys open with WWE news [2:35] on Rey Mysterio, Bayley and The Rock. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE WrestleMania 41 may be in the books, but the company is not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini wrap up the weekend with a breakdown of Paul Levesque (Triple H) serving as headliner for the WWE Hall ofFame Class of 2025 [2:50] before "The Silver King" dives into NXT [29:40], including a second look at NXT Stand & Deliver 2025 results and a review of the follow up. Adam discusses Stephanie Vaquer's fast track to the main roster, whether Oba Femi vs. Trick Williams remains in the cards, what Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez vs. Tatum Paxley & Gigi Dolan -- and the existence of Sol Ruca & Zaria -- says about the women's tag team titles, botched creative involving Ricky Saints and the what to expect in the future for DarkState, D'Angelo Family, NQCC and Chase U. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE WrestleMania 41 is in the books, but the WWE Raw After WrestleMania was reborn Monday night with dramatic developments and multiple surprises. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into The Main Event [1:27:00] breaking down John Cena as the Last Real WWE Champion with Randy Orton attacking, Bron Breakker joining Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman against Roman Reigns and CM Punk, plus Becky Lynch turning heel as Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez win back their titles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with an extended second look at WWE WrestleMania 41 results [7:00], including The Rock's lack of involvement [48:15] and eventual explanation [1:17:10], before tackling The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:52:35], including GUNTHER choking out Pat McAfee, Sami Zayn celebrating with Jey Uso, Stephanie Vaquer surprising IYO SKY and both Rusev and JD McDonagh returning. Plus, the latest WWE news [2:16:05] on major events, AAA and "WWE Unreal." Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE WrestleMania 41 began with a bang and ended with a whimper as a controversial Night 2 main event featuring John Cena, Cody Rhodes and Travis Scott -- but not The Rock -- disappointed. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE WrestleMania 41 results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss why the WWE title booking fell apart, IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley standing as an all-time match, surprises from Becky Lynch and Joe Hendry, what's next for Randy Orton plus Lyra Valkyria and Liv Morgan, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin crashing an ATV, Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest delivering to expectation, Bron Breakker and Dominik Mysterio alongside Penta and Finn Balor, frustrations in AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul and much more. Plus, what will happen in WWE coming out of WrestleMania? Stick with us for continued coverage, and follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE WrestleMania 41 began with a bang as an epic main event featuring Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman on Night 1 Saturday set the stage for Night 2 Sunday. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE WrestleMania 41 results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the shocking climax to the main event, whether Jey Uso deserved to take down GUNTHER, Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair getting messy, LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu and Jade Cargill vs. Naomi delivering, Rey Fenix replacing Rey Mysterio against El Grande Americano and why War Raiders vs. New Day was on the card. The guys also dive into daytime WrestleMania shows, a Bayley injury storyline that could involve Becky Lynch and WWE buying Lucha Libre AAA in a shocking announcement. Stick with us all weekend for full coverage of WrestleMania 41. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE WrestleMania 41 weekend kicked off with a bang as NXT Stand & Deliver 2025 emerged as a tremendous show featuring future top superstars and main eventers. Host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down NXT Stand & Deliver results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" looks at how Oba Femi vs. Trick Williams vs. Je'Von Evans and Stephanie Vaquer vs. Giulia vs. Jordynne Grace vs. Jaida Parker both seriously exceeding expectations, Fraxiom again standing out against Hank & Tank, a new women's North American champion being crowned with Sol Ruca starring in the match, Ricky Saints vs. Ethan Page delivering, Roxanne Perez making a statement and the latest in the D'Angelo Family beef with DarkState. Plus, what's ahead for NXT? Stick with us all week for full coverage of WWE WrestleMania 41. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE WrestleMania 41 is fast approaching with headlines surrounding the company not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into ton of news-making media moments that have made the Road to WrestleMania even more controversial. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with some final thoughts about the WWE WrestleMania 41 card [7:45] before discussing drastic changes to WWE across the last year under TKO ownership [52:00], the platforming of particular celebrities and political leanings [1:03:45], Roman Reigns discussing retirement and Hollywood [1:12:00], John Cena not shying away from Vince McMahon [1:17:15], Paul Levesque's thoughts on WrestleMania and critics of WWE creative [1:21:30], and Nick Khan covering a few business-related topics [1:41:20]. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 41. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
The prelude to WWE WrestleMania 41, NXT Stand & Deliver 2025 emanates from Las Vegas as the tentpole event for WWE's developmental brand. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature NXT Stand & Deliver breaking down every match on the card with predictions. Will Stephanie Vaquer retain against Giulia, Jordynne Grace and Jaida Parker? Do Trick Williams or Je'Von Evans have a surprise in store for Oba Femi? How will Ricky Saints vs. Ethan Page play out? Are Roxanne Perez and Fraxiom destined to be called up? Will Sol Ruca, Zaria or Thea Hail win the North American championship? What does DarkState have in store for D'Angelo Family? "The Silver King" answers all of that and more as full coverage of WWE WrestleMania 41 week continues. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE WrestleMania 41 has arrived with a loaded match card for the 2025 edition of the Showcase of the Immortals. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE WrestleMania 41 ultimate preview [50:45] breaking down every match across Night 1 and Night 2 [1:49:40] with predictions and analysis. Will heel John Cena end Cody Rhodes' title reign, and should The Rock get involved? Who will emerge from Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins with Paul Heyman lurking? Will IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley live up to the hype? Is Jey Uso poised to beat GUNTHER? And what does it all mean for the next year in WWE? “The Silver King” and “Vintage” open with The Main Event [6:00] discussing the go-home Monday Night Raw and who has been left off the WrestleMania 41 card before The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [35:45] investigates what's ahead for Randy Orton, Chelsea Green and others. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 41. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
NXT Stand & Deliver 2025 is drawing close with the only half the card filled out, while AEW Dynasty 2025 was followed with confusing booking that again promises to "restore the feeling." Host Adam Silverstein opens by breaking down NXT [10:05] where Giulia surprisingly returned to create a fourway with Stephanie Vaquer, Jordynne Grace and Jaida Parker; Oba Femi, Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans lost to Darkstate; Ethan Page again attacked Ricky Saints; Swipe Right starred against Fraxiom and Roxanne Perez remained in limbo. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW [23:55] where a confounding open featured Jon Moxley leaving, the Young Bucks explaining and Kenny Omega talking about dog dookie. Plus, Death Riders status without Pac, Hangman Page potentially linking with Swerve Strickland, MJF annoying Hurt Syndicate and Kris Statlander standing out. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE stepped up its game across Raw and SmackDown, igniting the build for WrestleMania 41, though a variety of issues continue to impact the card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [16:50] dissecting CM Punk using his "favor" to claim Paul Heyman from Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins standing out in the triple threat build, and the Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena build lacking with so little time before the show of shows. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:10] where they break down Kevin Owens' neck injury cancelling his match with Randy Orton, Jey Uso getting his lick back against GUNTHER, Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton getting messy, IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley being made official, Rey Fenix debuting in WWE, Jade Cargill vs. Naomi making history, Lyra Valkyria vs. Bayley delivering, El Grande Americano getting over and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
AEW Dynasty 2025 largely stood as a speed bump on the road to AEW All In: Texas with a major return and two title changes occurring in Philadelphia. Host Adam Silverstein jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down AEW Dynasty results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" dives into Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland in the main event with involvement from Hangman Page and the Young Bucks, Toni Storm facing a test in Megan Bayne, Kenny Omega vs. Ricochet vs. Mike Bailey in an electric triple threat, FTR turning on Adam Copeland, two title changes, MJF surprising Hurt Syndicate, plus Will Ospreay and Mercedes Mone competing in first-round tournament matches. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
AEW Dynasty 2025 offers plenty of possibilities despite its uneven card. Host Adam Silverstein takes a deep dive with Getting Over's signature AEW Dynasty ultimate preview [43:35] breaking down the matches with predictions for Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland, Toni Storm vs. Megan Bayne, Kenny Omega vs. Ricochet vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey, Death Riders vs. Rated FTR and more. "The Silver King" also dissects the week in AEW [30:00] -- including updates on MJF, Mercedes Mone and Jay White -- after tackling an immensely busy episode of WWE's NXT [3:45] featuring Stephanie Vaquer relinquishing one of her championships, Oba Femi vs. Trick Williams vs. Je'Von Evans developing for NXT Stand & Deliver 2025, Ricky Saints winning his first title in WWE before being attacked by Ethan Page, Jordynne Grace vs. Jaida Parker getting set up and Darkstate receiving a unique introduction. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk and Seth Rollins all delivered as the WWE WrestleMania 41 card developed and the Road to WrestleMania 41 ignited. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive deep in The Main Event [22:30] exploring Rhodes vs. Cena finally getting on track, Punk reaching a career milestone and the massive triple threat with Reigns and Rollins still leaving something to be desired. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with WWE news around WrestleMania [8:40] and attack The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from Monday Night Raw and SmackDown [1:35:00], including GUNTHER vs. Jey Uso leveling up, Rhea Ripley getting closer to joining IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair, Naomi delivering a career promo, Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton taking a step forward and the latest involving Randy Orton, Kevin Owens, AJ Styles, Logan Paul, Liv Morgan, LA Knight, Jacob Fatu, Bron Breakker Penta, Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE put double champion Stephanie Vaquer front and center on NXT as AEW offered two notable confrontations on TV. Host Adam Silverstein opens with some news [2:00] on WWE SmackDown and TNA Wrestling releasing Gail Kim before breaking down the week in NXT [10:55], including Vaquer's two title defenses against Jaida Parker and Fallon Henley, Jordynne Grace waiting in the wings, and the men's division leveling up behind Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans, Ricky Saints and Ethan Page. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW [35:45] where Swerve Strickland confronted Jon Moxley, MJF answered MVP and Hurt Syndicate, and Toni Storm got pinned by Megan Bayne in a tag team match. Plus, where are the brands headed going into NXT Stand & Deliver 2025 and AEW Dynasty 2025? Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE continued its European tour with crowds hot while Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, relatively, were not. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a look at issues with WWE's presentation and promotion [8:15] before entering The Main Event [27:05] where they break down Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk being made official out of a thin segment, John Cena planning to retire with the WWE championship after beating Cody Rhodes and why the build to WWE WrestleMania 41 remains sluggish with three weeks left. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:15:30] diving into Charlotte Flair doing Tiffany Stratton no favors, IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley becoming convoluted, Randy Orton planning to kick Kevin Owens' head off, Jey Uso literally slipping against GUNTHER, intercontinental title build with Bron Breakker and Finn Balor, plus the controversial debut of El Grade Americano. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
NXT moves from Roadblock to Stand & Deliver with Stephanie Vaquer standing front and center, while AEW builds for Dynasty with its women deservingly stealing the spotlight. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of NXT [6:10] as Jordynne Grace, Jaida Parker and Fallon Henley stepped to Vaquer, Oba Femi and Je'Von Evans stood up to Trick Williams, Darkstate revealed itself, Chelsea Green defended against Sol Ruca and Ricky Saints got his singles debut. "The Silver King" then briefly discusses WWE Evolve before covering AEW [31:10] where Mercedes Mone, Megan Bayne and Toni Storm made waves, Adam Copeland's Spike stuck in Jon Moxley's back during a title rematch, Ricochet and Speedball Mike Bailey both became No. 1 contenders for Kenny Omega and Hangman Page set his course alongside Will Ospreay for All In. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE began a three-week sojourn in Europe with Cody Rhodes confronting heel John Cena for the first time ahead of their showdown at WWE WrestleMania 41. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into The Main Event [27:05] breaking down Cena turning on WWE fans as Cody left him speechless in their first face-to-face, what to expect as the feud develops and the build for Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk moving at an excruciatingly slow pace. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:05:10], including Royal Rumble winners Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair failing to resonate; IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley developing nicely; Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens, Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest and Bron Breakker vs. Penta coming into focus; and The Street Profits winning the WWE Tag Team Championships. The guys open with WWE news [8:30] on WrestleMania 41 plans in Las Vegas and a surprisingly short episode of Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
NXT Roadblock 2025 delivered one of the best shows in brand history, while AEW Revolution 2025 was followed with a largely disappointing episode of TV. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of NXT Roadblock results [3:55], including grades and analysis for Stephanie Vaquer beating Giulia to become double champion, Oba Femi vs. Moose, The Hardy Boyz vs. Fraxiom, Jordynne Grace vs. Roxanne Perez and Je'Von Evans vs. Ethan Page. “The Silver King” then dives into AEW [28:50], which did not take advantage of its momentum as multiple stars like Jon Moxley and Swerve Strickland missed Dynamite, though Kenny Omega, Toni Storm, Will Ospreay and MJF (in an interesting segment with MVP) appeared live to set the stages for AEW Dynasty and AEW All In later this year. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE built two star-studded triple threat matches in one night as the Road to WrestleMania 41 continued heating up across Monday Night Raw and SmackDown. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a triple Main Event [15:55] breaking down Cody Rhodes' callouts of John Cena and The Rock, Roman Reigns returning to interrupt CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins inside a steel cage and Bianca Belair twice shining bright alongside Naomi, Jade Cargill, IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley. “The Silver King” opens with some WWE news [5:40] with “Vintage” joining for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:17:40] covering problems with booking of GUNTHER vs. Jey Uso and Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair, LA Knight winning the United States championship, AJ Styles feuding with Logan Paul and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
AEW Revolution 2025 kicked off the company's pay-per-view calendar with a bang ... and plenty of blood. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down AEW Revolution results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into controversy involving Jon Moxley, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage; the Hollywood Ending between Toni Storm and Mariah May; Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher going wild inside a steel cage; Swerve Strickland ending his feud with Ricochet; Kenny Omega overcoming Konosuke Takeshita; the hate-filled brawl between Hangman Page and MJF; Mercedes Mone's latest title defense; plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
AEW Revolution 2025 kicks off the pay-per-view calendar with one of the best-built cards the company has put together over the last year. Host Adam Silverstein presents Getting Over's signature AEW Revolution ultimate preview [10:50] breaking down all 10 matches with predictions. Will Adam Copleland (or perhaps someone else) finally take care of Jon Moxley? Which bout between Konosuke Takeshita vs. Kenny Omega, Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet, Hangman Page vs. MJF and Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher will emerge as match of the night? How bloody will The Hollywood Ending between Toni Storm and Mariah May get? "The Silver King" dives into expectations for the show and AEW booking leading into All-In: Texas while dissecting everything that happened over the last week. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
NXT Roadblock 2025 emanates from The Theater at Madison Square Garden with a loaded card that rivals WWE premium live events. Before diving into all five matches, host Adam Silverstein welcomes NXT play-by-play man Vic Joseph [16:40] for an hour-long, in-depth conversation touching on his journey to WWE, exit from Monday Night Raw, working relationships with Booker T and Corey Graves, plus much more. “The Silver King” opens with coverage of NXT [3:35], before tackling a complete WWE Roadblock preview [1:20:05] with predictions for Giulia vs. Stephanie Vaquer, Oba Femi vs. Moose, Jordynne Grace vs. Roxanne Perez, The Hardy Boyz vs. Fraxiom and Je'Von Evans vs. Ethan Page. Plus, Adam takes a look at the debut episode of WWE Evolve [1:37:00] now airing on Wednesday nights. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Fallout from the John Cena heel turn on Cody Rhodes at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 continues reverberate in WWE and beyond. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by diving into the latest news [7:45] before taking a second look at what's ahead for Cody against Cena and The Rock [28:25]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then hit The Main Event [1:19:25] breaking down CM Punk ethering his enemies before brawling with Seth Rollins on sight and IYO SKY shocking the world by beating Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's World Championship with Bianca Belair watching. The guys then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:40:55], including GUNTHER making Jey Uso's life hell, the latest involving the Intercontinental and United States championships, and surprising positive momentum for Chad Gable and LWO. Plus, the updated WWE WrestleMania 41 card as it stands. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
The Road to WrestleMania 41 was set on fire as WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 concluded with an explosive, historic segment involving The Rock, Cody Rhodes and John Cena. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE Elimination Chamber results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take a deep dive into John Cena's heel turn and alignment with The Rock, Cody dropping an "F-bomb," Travis Scott's involvement and what it all means for the WrestleMania card. The guys also discuss Kevin Owens destroying Sami Zayn in an unsanctioned match, surprise returns of Randy Orton and Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair emerging to face Rhea Ripley in a dream match, Trish Stratus shining in Toronto and what's ahead for CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan, Naomi, Alexa Bliss, Logan Paul and others at WrestleMania 2025 in Las Vegas. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
NXT Roadblock and AEW Revolution 2025 cards got stacked with marquee matches this week as both brands put their best on full display. Host Adam Silverstein opens with NXT [3:05] where Ricky Saints wrestled his debut match with Giulia vs. Stephanie Vaquer, Oba Femi vs. Moose, Jordynne Grace vs. Roxanne Perez and The Hardy Boyz vs. Fraxiom booked taking advantage of the TNA Wrestling partnership. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW [23:35] as Toni Storm vs. Mariah May and Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher rubber matches were set with MJF vs. Hangman Page, Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet and more heating up. Plus, across the show, Adam Copeland start taking out Jon Moxley's Death Riders, Harley Cameron's push continues, Trick Williams finds an edge, Santino Marella gets emotional and Chelsea Green & Piper Niven make a surprise appearance. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 is the last major hurdle before the Road to WrestleMania 41 kicks into high gear with WWE creating major headlines. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [22:25], a second look at The Rock and Cody Rhodes with Seth Rollins getting involved. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then offer our signature WWE Elimination Chamber ultimate preview [1:26:05] breaking down the card with predictions. Are John Cena (or CM Punk) and Bianca Belair obvious winners? Is Kevin Owens in a must-win unsanctioned match with Sami Zayn? In between, Adam breaks down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [51:40], including Belair & Naomi losing the women's tag team titles to Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez, Jacob Fatu's issues with Solo SIkoa, Jimmy Uso beating Drew McIntyre, the latest on Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, problems with New Day and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).