Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast - NXT, AEW: Countering Fyter Fest, new stars rising

NXT, AEW: Countering Fyter Fest, new stars rising

06/18/20 • 59 min

A tremendous night of wrestling gets broken down in detail as host Adam Silverstein looks at everything from NXT and AEW Dynamite. With AEW's two-night Fyter Fest still a couple weeks away, NXT is doing its best to counterprogram with an intriguing extended title feud involving Adam Cole, Keith Lee, Johnny Gargano, Finn Balor ... and Karrion Kross lurking [2:39]. "The Silver King" dives into NXT's decision to go this direction along with everything else on the show, including the breakout of Santos Escobar and the highs and lows of Bayley and Sasha Banks appearing in the main event. AEW continues keeps building its strong Fyter Fest card while introducing new stars like Ricky Starks and Abadon [24:55]. Plus, Cody teases a new Four Hoursemen, Orange Cassidy gets revenge on Chris Jericho and tag team matches dominate the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

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WWE: Orton shines, Heyman off creative, COVID-19 positive

An absolutely loaded WWE edition of Getting Over opens as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss Vince McMahon's decision to remove Paul Heyman as the lead of Raw and put Bruce Pritchard in charge of a combined creative team [1:44]. What does this mean for Monday nights, which were the guys' favorite show, and how did the first episode under Pritchard turn out? In an extended Main Event, the guys also break down WWE's first positive coronavirus test from a developmental talent and why the company needs to step up its medical procedures immediately [17:00], Randy Orton's incredible 48 hours and whether he is the midseason Wrestler of the Year [28:22], AJ Styles beating Daniel Bryan for the intercontinental title [55:22] and the continuation of Drew McIntyre vs. Bobby Lashley [58:35]. "The Silver King" and Chris also touch on Samoa Joe's experience with ninjas, Dominick Mysterio making an impact, the Asuka-Nia Jax feud and everything else that went down on Raw and SmackDown. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

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WWE: Undertaker's 'Last Ride,' sudden main event changes

In a double episode of Getting Over, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini tackle major topics outside the weekly programming. The guys open the show discussing 'The Undertaker: Last Ride' five-part docuseries and whether Taker actually announced his retirement on the fifth and final episode [2:50]. They then move into an extended conversation about Matt Riddle's debut on SmackDown and the #SpeakingOut movement taking professional wrestling by storm [21:28]. "The Silver King" and Chris spend the rest of the episode discussing the latest from Raw and SmackDown. They start with the changing women's scene, including Charlotte Flair's on-screen injury and upcoming surgery, what's next for Asuka and where WWE is going with the Bayley and Sasha Banks storyline [42:23]. Edge's promo of the year contender, Randy Orton's incredible resurrection as the 'Legend Killer,' Bray Wyatt's rebirth, Rey Mysterio's return and an on-the-mend tag team division highlight the rest of the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.