WWE: Roman Reigns, John Cena kick off feud; Raw hits new creative low

WWE: Kevin Owens infuriates Roman Reigns, John Cena returns, Uncle Howdy emerges: WWE delivered entering the holidays as it began setting its course for the Royal Rumble. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into Sami Zayn's future in The Bloodline, Kevin Owens infuriating Roman Reigns with John Cena getting involved, Bray Wyatt unveiling Uncle Howdy, Alexa Bliss' character change, Rhea Ripley's intergender match, the return and main roster debut of Bronson Reed and much more. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

104 min listen

WWE: John Cena takes Finn Balor's SummerSlam spot, Sasha Banks returns: While WWE SmackDown continues to deliver quality shows and intriguing storylines each week, Raw remains on its bumpy road towards SummerSlam. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deeper dive into the larger Roman Reigns-John Cena storyline, the ramifications of Cena taking Finn Balor's place in the universal title match, the return -- and subsequent heel turn -- of Sasha Banks as she looks for a rematch with women's champion Bianca Belair, and everything else from both shows. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

84 min listen

WWE: Roman Reigns' future, Judgement Day's potential, Lacey Evans' return: WWE began its build to Hell in a Cell and a stretch of four straight stadium shows with storylines that mostly delivered. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an extended look at the future of The Bloodline and Roman Reigns as the undisputed WWE universal champion. Plus, Cody Rhodes' United States championship match; Rhea Ripley's introduction into the Edge-led Judgement Day; mind-numbing booking involving Asuka, Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair; and what seems to be disastrous decision making as Lacey Evans is reintroduced to fans. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

112 min listen

WWE: Survivor Series WarGames 2022 heats up, Austin Theory's major rebound: WWE is quickly moving to Survivor Series WarGames with builds for the signature matches taking major steps. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down The Usos and New Day reigniting their rivalry before Sheamus and Drew McIntyre returned to confront Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. The guys also discuss Kevin Owens' injury, Sami Zayn's future, the Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley double turn, Austin Theory's major rebound, a potential Becky Lynch return and much more. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

117 min listen

WWE: SummerSlam build raises questions, Liv Morgan celebrates, Logan Paul signs: The build to WWE SummerSlam 2022 is underway with interesting developments making headlines. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into whether the Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar billing -- "One last time. One last match. Last Man Standing" -- adds excitement to the match. The guys also discuss plans for Theory, the influx of celebrities (Logan Paul, Pat McAfee, Tyson Fury), Liv Morgan's future, big moments for Becky Lynch and Bobby Lashley, Maximum Male Models and everything else from SmackDown and Raw. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

97 min listen

WWE: Elimination Chamber builds, nonsense with Ronda Rousey and Goldberg: WWE's build for Elimination Chamber is nearly complete, but nonsensical booking for the event and WrestleMania 38 is creating frustration. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss WWE shoe-horning Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey and Goldberg into title feuds instead of letting their star power speak for itself. The guys talk Goldberg getting another world title match vs. Roman Reigns, the inevitability of title vs. title with Lesnar and a convoluted story leading to Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair. Plus, a strong Becky Lynch vs. Lita feud, Chad Gable's long-overdue elevation and everything from SmackDown and Raw. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

104 min listen

WWE: Finn Balor, Edge want Roman Reigns; Becky Lynch speaks; Raw gets torn up: WWE presented a strong episode of SmackDown featuring the first television appearance for Becky Lynch in 15 months, while Raw was reportedly changed just before the show began after a full week of promotion. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into both shows as they again wonder how they are made by the same company. They also discuss Finn Balor and Edge stepping up to Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair and Liv Morgan being booked strong, and a convoluted yet entertaining primary storyline on Raw putting the spotlight on Damian Priest. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

100 min listen

WWE: Raw surprises with Kevin Owens, women shine, Survivor Series build on hold: WWE aired arguably the best Raw of 2021 with a unique show that featured fresh matches, exciting feuds and clear storytelling. This while SmackDown remained largely the same without Roman Reigns with the build for Survivor Series on hold. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a closer look at Kevin Owens' insertion into the WWE title picture with Big E and Seth Rollins and what it may mean for his future. It was the women, however, who dominated both shows with new faces in the title pictures and a tremendous Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair match. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

95 min listen

WWE: Big E wins WWE title, The Demon returns, Brock Lesnar confronts Roman Reigns: WWE made a big move Monday night by having Big E cash in the Money in the Bank briefcase to become the new WWE champion. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with an extended look at Big E's long-awaited title win, including the booking of the moment and the implications. The Main Event continues with Brock Lesnar's face-to-face with Roman Reigns and how WWE will handle the return of "The Demon" Finn Balor as it relates to Reigns and the universal title. Plus, an unusually positive edition of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly covering everything else from SmackDown and Raw. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

121 min listen

WWE: Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar will never end, Liv Morgan steps up: WWE is quickly building towards its Day 1 pay-per-view despite plenty of time remaining until the event. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini talk discuss the suddenly drastic decline in quality of SmackDown, a seemingly never-ending Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar feud, wasting Sami Zayn's title contention, throwing Big E vs. Kevin Owens in a steel cage on a random Raw, Bobby Lashley's strange insertion into the WWE title picture and whether Liv Morgan stepped up in her big moment vs. Becky Lynch. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

100 min listen

WWE: Royal Rumble builds as wrestling disappears from SmackDown, Raw: WWE is less than two weeks out from the 2022 Royal Rumble as the build towards the double main event of Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley continues. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini look at WWE's troubling trends across SmackDown and Raw, Mustafa Ali requesting his release, the first Reigns-Rollins face-to-face in years and the rest of the week in WWE. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

92 min listen

WWE: Roman Reigns' future, Brock Lesnar's success, Big E's title run: WWE continues to build towards its opening salvo of 2022 with host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini wondering whether the top of its card is steady enough for long-term success. The guys break down the week in WWE starting with Kevin Owens re-signing and Sami Zayn potentially doing the same. The Main Event discussion includes SmackDown's stellar closing segment with Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman, what's ahead in that storyline, whether Brock Lesnar is still expected to be the WrestleMania opponent for the universal title, and Big E's diminishing role as WWE champion. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

120 min listen

WWE Survivor Series 2021 instant analysis, results, grades: Just minutes after WWE Survivor Series 2021 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results with their grades from one of WWE's big four pay-per-views, this one with SmackDown and Raw going head-to-head. While "The Silver King" and "Vintage" have been bullish recently about WWE's major shows, this one disappointed. The guys were thrilled with the Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair opener but felt nearly everything went downhill from there, including the Roman Reigns vs. Big E main event. Plus: Vince McMahon, a gold egg, The Rock and more. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

86 min listen

WWE deftly balances Sami Zayn, Cody Rhodes; Elimination Chamber builds; Lita returns: Another eventful week in WWE on the Road to WrestleMania 39 featured a near-complete build for 2023 WWE Elimination Chamber. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into Sami Zayn's blindside attack of Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes' all-time confrontation with Paul Heyman, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley, Lita's surprise return, plans for Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley and much more across SmackDown and Raw. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

107 min listen

WWE: Storytelling, booking problems hurting important Day 1 build: WWE is looking to kick off 2022 on a high note, but the way its booking SmackDown and Raw recently as it builds toward Day 1 is leaving a lot to be desired. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into WWE's storytelling issues and why its inability to create compelling character arcs is hurting the entire product. The guys also discuss Paul Heyman becoming a social point of Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar again, Bobby Lashley running through the top of the Raw card back into the main event and the latest on Edge vs. The Miz, Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan, Charlotte Flair vs. Toni Storm and more. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

74 min listen

WWE: Creative hits major lull, tournaments begin with atrocious women's booking: With SmackDown steady and Raw finding its footing over the last month, WWE looked to be on a creative upswing with new rosters set to take effect. Instead, its booking took a nosedive this week with both shows failing to impress. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss what went wrong for WWE as it builds to Crown Jewel before breaking down the quarterfinals of the King of the Ring and Queen's Crown tournaments, including atrocious and embarrassing booking for the women's division. The guys also talk Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks, Big E, Goldberg and much more. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

107 min listen

WWE: The Bloodline becomes undisputed; Sasha Banks, Naomi get suspended: WWE finds itself in the middle of two major storylines -- one on TV and one off it. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into The Bloodline becoming undisputed by unifying the tag team championships from RK-Bro as well as the indefinite suspension of Sasha Banks and Naomi. Who will step up to challenge Roman Reigns, and when exactly will he lose the titles? Will Sasha and Naomi return to WWE, or did a burn get burned for good on Friday night? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also talk a low point in Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins, Stephanie McMahon taking a leave of absence from WWE and much more. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

124 min listen

WWE: CM Punk delivers, Seth Rollins goes off as Royal Rumble, WrestleMania 40 build: Business picked up for WWE this week as Royal Rumble and WrestleMania plans began to crystallize. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into CM Punk's return to form on the mic, Seth Rollins' excellent retort, how WWE is separating itself creatively, Drew McIntyre's continued rise, Shinsuke Nakamura working perfectly with Cody Rhodes, Charlotte Flair's potential injury and much more. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

107 min listen

WWE: Brock Lesnar returns, Vince McMahon steps down, Money in the Bank builds: A wild, turbulent week in WWE continued with Vince McMahon resigning as chairman and CEO, Roman Reigns coming back to television, Brock Lesnar suddenly returning and Randy Orton's missing time with an injury. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover McMahon showing up on TV, Reigns' first match in 75 days, Lesnar stepping into the SummerSlam main event, upcoming booking for Riddle and Seth Rollins, Sasha Banks' future, plans for Money in the Bank and much more. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

112 min listen

WWE: Roman Reigns intrigues, Hurt Business shines, Retribution steps up: Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the best back-to-back episodes of WWE television in a long time. The guys talk Roman Reigns, Retribution, the Hurt Business, Raw Underground, Wobbly Walrus, Dominick Mysterio and much more. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

105 min listen

WWE Extreme Rules 2021 ultimate preview, card, matches, plus Bloodline vs. New Day: WWE has been full tilt ahead of Extreme Rules putting together creative bookings for TV while simultaneously building strong matches for the pay-per-view. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the entire card with Getting Over's trademark WWE Extreme Rules ultimate preview. The guys break down every match, sharing their predictions on whether "The Demon" Finn Balor will finally be the one to take down Roman Reigns for the universal title, Bianca Belair will get revenge on Becky Lynch and/or other titles change hands. The guys also discuss the extended Bloodline vs. New Day feud, insultingly short women's matches and much more from SmackDown and Raw across this loaded show. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

117 min listen

WWE: Edge returns, Riddle delights, Money in the Bank builds, more releases: The main events of SmackDown and Raw delivered this week as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down everything in the world of WWE with Money in the Bank fast approaching. The guys open the show with a look at WWE's third round of talent cuts before discussing Edge's surprising return to confront Roman Reigns, Riddle receiving a consistently strong push and much more. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

97 min listen

WWE Royal Rumble 2023 ultimate preview, predictions, card, matches | Raw 30, Sami Zayn: The Road to WrestleMania is nearly upon us with the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble coming off a special Raw is XXX go-home show featuring the Trial of Sami Zayn. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene for a Royal Rumble ultimate preview breaking down the card with predictions. Will it be Sami, instead of Cody Rhodes, winning the men's match? Is Rhea Ripley an obvious call? Will there be any major surprises? Plus, the guys go in-depth on the intricate, incredible storytelling involving The Bloodline, The Undertaker passing the torch to Bray Wyatt, Brock Lesnar's return and much more. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

154 min listen

WWE revives World Heavyweight Championship, mock WWE Draft 2023, CM Punk: With the WWE Draft and WWE Backlash both coming up, there were no shortage of notable happenings this week in WWE. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive deep into Triple H reviving the WWE World Heavyweight Championship before conducting a mock WWE Draft. "The Silver King" then covers news regarding CM Punk and Vince McMahon, Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens vs. The Usos rematch heating up, Bad Bunny appearing on Raw and much more. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

123 min listen

WWE shocker: Roman Reigns vs. The Rock at WrestleMania 40 | What about Cody Rhodes?: WWE fans were thrown a curveball with the Road to WrestleMania 40 shaken up on SmackDown as Roman Reigns vs. The Rock is now set for WWE's premier show with Cody Rhodes' future is suddenly up in the air. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini react to the shocking development, including whether Reigns vs. The Rock was is a pivot due to the absences of CM Punk and Brock Lesnar, what lies ahead for Cody at WrestleMania and beyond, plus much more. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

75 min listen

WWE Royal Rumble 2022 ultimate preview, card, matches, predictions: The Road to WrestleMania is nearly upon us as WWE presents the 2022 Royal Rumble. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Royal Rumble ultimate preview as they break down the entire card with predictions for each match. The guys evaluate the potential outcomes for two WrestleMania-caliber world title matches in Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley before explaining why the men's and women's Royal Rumble matches are truly toss-ups. Plus, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly covering the week in WWE. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

115 min listen

WWE: The Bloodline begins next phase, women's booking improves, William Regal's future: WWE is attempting to manage its in-between time with Survivor Series: WarGames in the books and the Royal Rumble still months away. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the Bloodline storyline entering its next phase, William Regal's potential return to WWE, a suddenly revitalized women's division and an extreme focus on Austin Theory's United States championship. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

107 min listen

WWE: Roman Reigns celebrates as Bloodline implodes, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor builds: SmackDown delivered a memorable 1,000-day celebration for Roman Reigns, while Raw offered as complete a show as WWE has presented in 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dig into all of the Bloodline drama, the new undisputed WWE universal championship belt, Seth Rollins' first title defense, a future feud with Finn Balor, plans for Cody Rhodes, LA Knight's reception, suddenly improved women's booking and much more. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

96 min listen

WWE: Finn Balor calls out John Cena, Randy Orton returns, constant negativity: Self-inflicted negative headlines have overshadowed WWE's return to live audiences during an extremely important time for the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss the latest round of cuts with "The Silver King" ranting about revisionist history regarding NXT. The guys then break down Finn Balor calling out John Cena and Roman Reigns, a showcase night for Bianca Belair, Randy Orton returning to Raw and reforming RKBro, plus everything else from the week in WWE. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

107 min listen

WWE: Rocky road to WrestleMania 38 with Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey: The road to WrestleMania 38 got off to an extremely rocky start in the Royal Rumble and has not gotten any smoother with WWE appearing to be headed for a Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar title vs. title main event. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the booking for Elimination Chamber, Ronda Rousey's awful promo to end Raw, Lita's challenge to Becky Lynch, Big E changing brands and why both SmackDown and Raw were improved overall from prior weeks. by Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

94 min listen

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