Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE's NXT and AEW followed up special events with quality shows, setting the stage for quick turnarounds. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look at changes coming to WWE television as football season gets underway [2:25] before breaking down the latest across both brands. "The Silver King" begins with NXT [16:40] where Ricky Saints stepped to Oba Femi as the new No. 1 contender, Jordynne Grace cost Blake Monroe yet again, Trick Williams was strangely absent and the elevation of WWE Speed confused. Adam then covers AEW [36:00] as Hangman Page got involved with Don Callis Family, Darby Allin got hardcore while challenging Jon Moxley, Mercede Mone said a bunch of nothing and MJF stayed absent after another pay-per-view. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

WWE Clash in Paris features a star-studded match card with John Cena and Roman Reigns headlining. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Clash in Paris ultimate preview [1:41:30] breaking down five matches. Does Bronson Reed have a shot? Might Brock Lesnar show up? Will CM Punk, LA Knight or Jey Uso emerge over Seth Rollins? Is Becky Lynch a no-brainer over Nikki Bella? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [13:05] focused on Cena's feud with Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre's reemergence, Cody Rhodes' absence and Randy Orton's return before tackling The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [37:52], including a lack of answers for Stephanie Vaquer, Asuka's issues with IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley, Piper Niven beating Charlotte Flair, Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ Styles not being booked for the PLE, voices in Bayley's head and plans for Penta, Rey Fenix & Andrade. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

NXT Heatwave 2025 delivered a thrilling men's main event with women otherwise dominating the program. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic after the event for a WWE break down of 2025 NXT Heatwave results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Oba Femi and Je'Von Evans putting on a future-focused banger, Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe proving their stardom, Ethan Page & Chelsea Green being over huge as Canadians, Jacy Jayne's thrilling TNA Knockouts title defense against Masha Slamovich and Ash by Elegance, DarkState taking Hank & Tank to the limit and Jaida Parker vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Lola Vice battling in a No. 1 contendership match. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

AEW Forbidden Door 2025 may not have been all that "forbidden," but there was plenty to discuss coming out of the show in London. Host Adam Silverstein grabbed the mic after the show to break down 2025 AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland being written off, a chaotic steel cage lights out match involving Jon Moxley and Darby Allin, the overbooking of Hangman Page vs. MJF, Toni Storm and Athena delivering as expected, Mercedes Mone claiming a ninth championship, Hurt Syndicate not doing business against FTR and Brodido, plus Adam Copeland & Christian Cage drawing closer together. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

WWE Wrestlepalooza was announced with John Cena expected to main event against Brock Lesnar, moving up the start of WWE's deal with ESPN by nearly seven months. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show diving into  facts and details about the five-year WWE and ESPN deal [3:13] before tackling ultimate previews for NXT Heatwave 2025 [15:15] and AEW Forbidden Door 2025 [40:25]. "The Silver King" breaks down whether Je'Von Evans is ready to beat Oba Femi for the NXT championship, Will Ospreay supposedly working on a neck that requires surgery, AEW's confounding booking of Hangman Page vs. MJF, why patience is acceptable with Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe, Athena's chances of beating Toni Storm, Adam Copeland linking with Christian Cage, Yoshiki Inamura and Josh Briggs putting on a banger, plans for Ricky Saints and Jacy Jayne, DarkState finally figuring it out and why Forbidden Door is not so forbidden anymore, especially this year. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Just under two weeks from WWE Clash in Paris, the match card is building nicely as WWE remains hellbent on adding events to its end-of-year calendar. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of what's ahead for WWE [2:45] and a review of AAA TripleMania XXXIII [7:05] before co-host Chris Vannini joins to hit a triple Main Event [26:05] focused on Naomi's pregnancy announcement and the future of the WWE Women's World Championship, Roman Reigns' latest return to save Jey Uso from Seth Rollins and The Vision, and whether Drew McIntyre's elevation back into the main event against Cody Rhodes is permanent or temporary. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:04:50], including Rhea Ripley and Asuka arguing over IYO SKY, Bayley's continued breakdown, anticipation for Becky Lynch vs. Nikki Bella, the creatively bankrupt SmackDown women's division and Sami Zayn returning to the Bloodline vortex. Plus: CM Punk, LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes, the Street Profits, R-Truth and much more! Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

NXT Heatwave 2025 and AEW Forbidden Door 2025 both took major steps forward as main events were established and cards were built this week. Host Adam Silverstein opens by tackling the week across NXT [2:45] led by Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans and Moose battling DarkState in a showcase of WWE's young talent. Jordynne Grace achieved some much-needed character development as Lash Legend and Nia Jax put on a big meaty banger, Jacy Jayne faced a war on two fronts, Joe Hendry picked up an easy win and Chelsea Green alongside Ethan Page remained hysterical. "The Silver King" then breaks down AEW [20:50], including Hangman Page goading MJF into a title challenge, Will Ospreay returning to set up a lights out steel cage match alongside Darby Allin and Hiroshi Tanahashi against Jon Moxley's Death Riders, Toni Storm backing Alex Windsor against Athena and Mercedes Mone, Christian Cage saving Adam Copeland, plus an overall look at AEW's storytelling and the not-so-forbidden lineup ahead. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

The 2025 WWE Clash in Paris card continues to strengthen even as WWE TV flattens. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [39:30] exploring the John Cena vs. Logan Paul booking, Drew McIntyre and LA Knight being elevated back into the main event, how Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins are running as new champions, and what's ahead for CM Punk, Jey Uso, Roman Reigns, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:21:35], including IYO SKY as the main character of Monday Night Raw, plans for Rhea Ripley, Bayley's character change, progression for Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, regression for Sami Zayn, Solo Sikoa and MFT failing to inspire, plus much more. Adam kicks off the show with WWE news [4:10] on Karrion Kross and Naomi before closing with a AAA TripleMania XXXIII preview [2:05:20] featuring Dominik Mysterio, Judgment Day and more in Mexico. Follow @GettingOverCast on Twitter, Bluesky and YouTube.

Builds are underway for WWE NXT Heatwave 2025 and AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025 with both brands refreshing their storylines while concluding the summer and entering the fall. Host Adam Silverstein opens by covering the news of the day [4:20] taking a second look at the WWE-ESPN deal and Roman Reigns' immediate future before breaking down NXT [8:55] where Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans, Ethan Page and Ricky Saints are leading a resurgent men's division; Sol Ruca and Tatum Paxley put on a banger for the North American title; Jordynne Grace chased Blake Monroe out of the building and Joe Hendry surprised with Wren Sinclair. "The Silver King" then tackles the week in AEW [31:35], including MJF beating Mark Briscoe and brawling with Hangman Page, Darby Allin chloroforming Jon Moxley, Athena planning to challenge Toni Storm, Swerve Strickland preparing for Kazuchika Okada and Kyle Fletcher beating Dustin Rhodes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) & YouTube (@GettingOverCast).

WWE and ESPN announced a landmark five-year agreement to air WWE premium live events domestically in the United States on its new streaming service starting in 2026. Host Adam Silverstein covers this breaking news with an instant reaction to the deal and exclusive details you will not hear anywhere else, including the terms of the WWE-ESPN agreement, what will not be airing on ESPN, how to access the streaming service and associated costs. "The Silver King" also discusses the future of the WWE archive, what's next for NXT and AAA premium live events, and the potential bundling of TNA Wrestling content before evaluating the financial terms of the agreement and the impact moving PLEs to ESPN will have on WWE's business both in the short and long term. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast), Bluesky (@GettingOver) and YouTube (@GettingOverCast).