Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast - WWE: Undertaker's 'Last Ride,' sudden main event changes

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

06/23/20 • 116 min

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.

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NXT, AEW: Countering Fyter Fest, new stars rising

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's COVID-19 outbreak, AEW & NXT set up big shows

Interrupting the regular Wednesday Night Wards edition of Getting Over is breaking news that multiple WWE talents and employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show diving into the latest news, discussing WWE's ridiculous approach to the coronavirus from the onset and how it has affected not only its own company but AEW programming as well [2:00]. "The Silver King" then breaks down a tremendous North American championship triple threat match as well as everything else that went down on NXT, including Raquel Gonzalez's breakout match, Rhea Ripley's future and the questionable return of the Great American Bash [18:56]. Up next, a look at AEW's final build for Fyter Fest, which will take place over the next two editions of AEW Dynamite, and why the in-ring product was far weaker than the storyline development on this week's episode [35:25]. Adam closes by answering a handful of DM slides [48:00] and previewing what coming up next week. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.