Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast - WWE: Orton shines, Heyman off creative, COVID-19 positive

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

06/16/20 • 95 min

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 Backlash 2020 instant analysis: Greatest Wrestling Match Ever?

Just moments after WWE Backlash went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini connect to break down the entire 2020 edition of the show with a special instant analysis episode. Of course, the guys start with the heavily-promoted "Greatest Wrestling Match Ever" [4:08]. Did Edge and Randy Orton live up to the impossible billing? How will their match be remembered? What actually is the greatest wrestling match ever? "The Silver King" and Chris discuss all facets of the main event before moving on to the rest of the card [35:14], including an outstanding effort by Drew McIntyre and Bobby Lashley, what's next for Braun Strowman, Sasha Banks' continued rise, a curious finish to Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus and a number of head-scratching decisions. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

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