

Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast
Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast, Adam Silverstein
Award-winning analysis of pro wrestling with breakdowns of WWE, NXT, AEW and beyond. Plus, instant analysis of pay-per-views, news coverage and major interviews. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini pull back the curtain addressing the hottest topics and most controversial developments while putting the highs and lows of sports entertainment in context every week.
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May 6, 2025 • 2h 21min
WWE Backlash 2025 ultimate preview, matches, card, predictions | John Cena vs. Randy Orton
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).

May 3, 2025 • 50min
WWE releases Dakota Kai, Braun Strowman, Cora Jade, Gigi Dolan: instant reaction, analysis
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).

May 1, 2025 • 58min
NXT: IYO SKY shows out; Joe Hendry, Undertaker surprise | AEW: MJF intrigues Hurt Syndicate
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).

Apr 29, 2025 • 2h 25min
WWE: John Cena vs. Randy Orton ignites; TLC bangs; Logan Paul, Pat McAfee on Backlash card
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).

Apr 25, 2025 • 34min
AEW Dynamite surpasses WCW Nitro, MJF gets closer to Hurt Syndicate, Death Riders get dinged
While WWE WrestleMania 41 took center stage in the professional wrestling world, AEW created waves itself with AEW Dynamite making history by exceeding milestones posted by WCW Nitro and the Death Riders getting dealt their first blow by the company's babyfaces. Host Adam Silverstein dives into two weeks and four episodes of AEW TV, including incredible Will Ospreay vs. Konosuke Takeshita and Mercedes Mone vs. Athena bouts, Samoa Joe becoming a formidable opponent for Jon Moxley, MJF inching closer to joining Hurt Syndicate, Master P making a surprise appearance, Josh Alexander debuting, Don Callis Family expanding, FTR explaining their heel turn and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).

Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 4min
NXT: Stephanie Vaquer, Oba Femi in spotlight | Triple H leads WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025
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).

Apr 22, 2025 • 2h 30min
WWE Raw After WrestleMania 41: John Cena, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch lead | The Rock speaks
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).

Apr 21, 2025 • 2h 4min
WWE WrestleMania 41 results, instant analysis, grades, 2025 Night 2 review: John Cena, Cody Rhodes disappoint as The Rock no-shows
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).

Apr 20, 2025 • 2h 4min
WWE WrestleMania 41 results, instant analysis, grades, 2025 Night 1 review: Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman deliver epic
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).

Apr 19, 2025 • 41min
NXT Stand & Deliver 2025 results, instant analysis, grades, review | WWE WrestleMania 41
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).


