Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE SummerSlam 2025 fallout has been substantial both on and off TV. Host Adam Silverstein starts by taking a second look at the first two-night WWE SummerSlam headlined by John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes [3:35] before wading into a bevy of controversial WWE news [39:45], including the shocking return of Brock Lesnar. "The Silver King" then enters The Main Event [48:35] covering Seth Rollins officially forming The Vision, defending his newly won WWE world heavyweight championship against LA Knight and leading his group to flatten Roman Reigns and CM Punk. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:00:10] tackles Becky Lynch ethering Nikki Bella in a promo, Rhea Ripley stepping back as IYO SKY challenges Naomi with Stephanie Vaquer waiting, Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair celebrating, Sami Zayn continuing to lose momentum, and Giulia vs. Zelina Vega proving it deserved to be on SummerSlam. Plus, decisions by Paul Levesque, Bronson Reed as the "Tribal Thief," what's up with Jade Cargill, GUNTHER's time off, Logan Paul's future and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) and YouTube (@GettingOverCast).

WWE SummerSlam 2025 concluded with controversy as the stellar Night 2 main event featuring John Cena and Cody Rhodes in a street fight was followed by a shocking return. Host Adam Silverstein jumped the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE SummerSlam results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers the decision to turn Cena babyface on the go-home SmackDown, the crowd response to Cody, Naomi tearing it up with IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch brutalizing Lyra Valkyria, TLC delivering an absolute car crash, Dominik Mysterio and AJ Styles honoring Eddie Guerrero, and a steel cage clunker between Solo Sikoa vs. Jacob Fatu. Plus, Brock Lesnar unexpectedly appears, Bayley unsurprisingly interferes, Candice LeRae takes an all-time bump and Adam delivers a final look at the entirety of WWE SummerSlam along with what's ahead through the end of 2025 into WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).

WWE SummerSlam 2025 began with a bang as an epic Night 1 main event featuring GUNTHER and CM Punk on Saturday set the stage for Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena headlining Night 2 on Sunday. Host Adam Silverstein jumped the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE SummerSlam results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers the shocking climax to the main event with a returning Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and Jey Uso teaming up, Jelly Roll and Logan Paul staring alongside Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre, the surprising outcome to Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill, Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair finally becoming friends while challenging Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, plus disappointment in Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross and what the WWE SummerSlam outcomes mean for the rest of 2025 into WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).

There were hits and misses across WWE's NXT and AEW this week as the brands continued building for late-August shows. Host Adam Silverstein opens by tackling NXT [4:20], which featured Je'Von Evans becoming the main character ahead of a showdown with Oba Femi and/or Trick Williams, Blake Monroe creating controversy in a promo at Jordynne Grace, Tony D'Angelo's future coming into question, Nia Jax attacking Lash Legend and Ethan Page defending his title against Santino Marella. "The Silver King" then dives into the week across AEW [30:00], including Hangman Page vs. Jon Moxley getting quickly run back, MJF attacking Mark Briscoe after being ejected from the Hurt Syndicate , Athena besting Toni Storm and Christian Cage getting taken out a second time. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).

WWE SummerSlam 2025 has arrived with a loaded match card for the first two-night edition of WWE's summer showcase. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over’s signature WWE SummerSlam ultimate preview [41:20] breaking down every match across Night 1 and Night 2 [1:41:20] with predictions and analysis. Will Cody Rhodes end heel John Cena and win the title, and should The Rock surprise? Who will emerge from GUNTHER vs. CM Punk, and is Seth Rollins actually injured? Will Naomi vs. IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley live up to its lofty expectations? Are Jade Cargill and the Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair team shoe-ins? Did Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul win the guys over? Plus, Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria, the return of TLC and superstars missing in action. “The Silver King” opens with a brief discussion of "WWE Unreal" along with the latest news [2:50] before The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [21:55] tackles the go-home build across Raw and SmackDown. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).

Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show remembering Hulk Hogan, who died at age 71. The guys discuss Hogan's impact in professional wrestling and American popular culture, controversies that surrounded him in late in life and Hulkamania from the 1980s to today. "The Silver King"  breaks down the latest across NXT and AEW after a pit stop analyzing TNA Slammiversary 2025 [34:35], which saw Trick Williams retain and Jacy Jayne win titles while AJ Styles returned to the brand and The Hardys made  history. Adam continues by tackling NXT [49:40] where The Undertaker chokeslammed Trick, Blake Monroe and Jordynne Grace got hot, Je'Von Evans began a title chase and Ethan Page stole the show. The episode wraps with a dive into AEW [1:10:20], which saw Hangman Page challenge Jon Moxley for a rematch, Athena get the best of Toni Storm, MJF develop angst with Hurt Syndicate and Will Ospreay become emotional about an injury sidelining him ... for one month. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).

Roman Reigns and John Cena both returned to WWE TV, though it was the women who stood out building the 2025 WWE SummerSlam card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:40] covering Cena's attempt at gaslighting Cody Rhodes, the street fight stipulation for their match, Reigns confronting Paul Heyman and Jey Uso's role in the expected feud. The guys also break off a conversation about Goldberg's sour grapes over his retirement and expectations for "WWE Unreal." The Silver King then breaks down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [58:00] from Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, including GUNTHER besting CM Punk on the mic, Naomi instigating IYO SKY and Stephanie Vaquer with Rhea Ripley saving, Becky Lynch costing Lyra Valkyria & Bayley, convoluted women's tag team title booking, Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ Styles advancing and what's next for LA Knight, Penta and Austin Theory. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast). 

Neither WWE's NXT nor AEW put their best foot forward coming out of special shows, though the follow up to AEW All In: Texas was remarkably ho-hum. Host Adam Silverstein opens by taking a second look at NXT Great American Bash before diving into NXT [5:10], which featured Trick Williams and Jacy Jayne building for TNA Slammiversary 2025, Tony D'Angelo standing tall as his family came crashing down and Jordynne Grace wrecking shop while demanding Blake Monroe. "The Silver King" then focuses on a second look at AEW All In before tackling AEW Dynamite [26:05], including Hangman Page and Toni Storm celebrating their championships, MJF missing in action, Adam Copeland setting the stage for a Christian Cage reunification and the Young Bucks experiencing their first night without the EVP titles. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).

TNA Wrestling president Carlos Silva joins host Adam Silverstein for an extensive conversation ahead of TNA Slammiversary 2025, the brand's tentpole annual pay-per-view. Silva covers his first foray into professional wrestling, why fans should expect a "phenomenal" show, TNA's path toward profitability and its unique selling proposition as the third major brand in North America. Adam also has Silva dive into the TNA-WWE partnership, including WWE's motivation for reaching across the aisle, the creative process between NXT and TNA and whether TNA (along with Anthem Sports Group) is an acquisition prospect for WWE (TKO). "The Silver King" then previews TNA Slammiversary, including a potential AJ Styles appearance, Trick Williams vs. Joe Hendry vs. Mike Santana, Masha Slamovich vs. Jacy Jayne in a winner-takes-all match and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).

The build for WWE SummerSlam 2025 got off to a hot start on Monday Night Raw with Roman Reigns' return to save CM Punk and Jey Uso ending the show with a bang. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Evolution [5:40] before diving into The Main Event [39:40] looking at Bron Breakker dominating a gauntlet match to determine GUNTHER's No. 1 contender. The guys discuss the legitimacy of Seth Rollins' injury, how plans may change and what's ahead for Reigns. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:04:10] led by Naomi vs. IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria and Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul getting booked for SummerSlam. Adam also covers the Wyatt Sicks beating the Street Profits, Nikki Bella teaming with Stephanie Vaquer and whether R-Truth may get involved in John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).