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WWE Royal Rumble 2024 kicks off the Road to WrestleMania 40 with signature matches and Roman Reigns' return, but WWE also made headlines with Raw moving to Netflix in 2025 and The Rock joining the TKO board of directors. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with our signature WWE Royal Rumble ultimate preview [1:42:05] breaking down the card with predictions. Are Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Becky Lynch and Bayley the right favorites? Will Reigns have a clean retention against Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles? Who will surprise in the Royal Rumble matches? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by breaking down the Netflix deal and Dwayne Johnson's role [3:30] before moving into The Main Event [51:15] where Seth Rollins' untimely knee injury and the Cody-CM Punk face-to-face led the week. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:08:15] then tackles Judgment Day's antics, plans for Drew McIntyre, the return of Pete Dunne and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Perhaps the wildest 12-month period in professional wrestling history nears its conclusion as Getting Over presents a special Year in Review episode recapping the biggest headlines of 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break 2023 down on a near-daily basis, beginning with Vince McMahon's shockingly coming out of retirement to lead a WWE merger and ending with CM Punk returning to WWE after being fired from AEW months earlier. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take deep dives on WWE WrestleMania 39; AEW All In; the twists and turns of The Bloodline saga with Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn and Jey Uso; MJF's babyface turn alongside Adam Cole; the deaths of Bray Wyatt, Terry Funk and Jay Briscoe; plus everything else in between. A must-listen before the calendar turns to 2024! Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

On today's episode, Justin takes a look back at the entire year of wrestling in WWE, and who stood out. It's time to hand out some end-of-the-year awards, such as Superstar of the Year, Match of the Year,  Rookie of the Year and more!

WWE is no longer under independent majority control of Vince McMahon for the first time in decades as TKO Group Holdings takes over following WWE's merger with Endeavor. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a discussion about the industry shaking news and what it means for the future of WWE [6:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Main Event [39:45] with a deep dive into storylines around Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso, crystalizing how they are related and explaining the inclusion of Judgment Day, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and others. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:17:35] where topics include Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Nia Jax's surprise return during Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez, GUNTHER's celebration, Chad Gable's persistence, IYO SKY vs. Asuka and the latest with LA Knight and Drew McIntyre. Plus, The Last Word [1:59:20] breaks down heel to babyface shifts. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With WWE Payback in the books and WWE Fastlane ahead, no time was wasted telling intriguing stories focused on John Cena, Jey Uso and Judgment Day. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Payback featuring Becky Lynch [4:35] before exploring whether a CM Punk reunion with WWE makes any sense [14:45]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Main Event [26:50] where they cover Jimmy Uso confronting Cena and getting into it with The Bloodline, Jey Uso debuting on Raw and reconnecting with Sami Zayn, Judgment Day celebrating while evaluating two new members, and a SmackDown trade that may involve Cody Rhodes. The guys then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [55:50] from the week, led by GUNTHER vs. Chad Gable for the intercontinental title, Seth Rollins' issues with Shinsuke Nakamura persisting, The Miz creating a legendary moment and Charlotte Flair injecting herself into another women's title feud. Plus, The Last Word [1:37:20] and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Payback 2023 overdelivered from Pittsburgh, exceeding expectations that it would be a secondary premium live event -- particularly due to John Cena's presence. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Payback results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into the elevation of Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus inside a steel cage being well worth the wait, Judgment Day prevailing in a banger over Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, Cena hosting and guest refereeing LA Knight vs. The Miz, Cody Rhodes' big announcement involving Jey Uso and title defenses for Rhea Ripley and Rey Mysterio. Plus, what the Payback results mean for WWE going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

An emotional week for WWE following the deaths of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk continued with tributes across SmackDown and Raw as go-home storylines resumed for WWE Payback 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Payback ultimate preview [58:05] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Shinsuke Nakamura shock Seth Rollins or Judgement Day upend Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn for their respective titles? Is Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus feud set to end on a high note? Will Rhea Ripley get back on track against Raquel Rodriguez? Plus, what are the plans for LA Knight and Cody Rhodes? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by tackling John Cena's return to WWE [7:55] before discussing the tributes for Windham Rotunda [15:22] and looking at The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw [39:23]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Matches have finally been set for the WWE Payback 2023 card, though WWE's primary focus was honoring a legend who may be on his way out of the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [11:20] with a deep dive into the 25th anniversary celebration of Edge, fanfare surrounding the Sheamus match and what's ahead. The guys also discuss the monotony of Judgment Day on Raw with repetitive main events and a slow-moving storyline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next take on The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [54:40], including GUNTHER vs. Chad Gable, Shinsuke Nakamura's promo on Seth Rollins, the absence of The Bloodline, a low for Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus, frustrating booking with Rhea Ripley and the women, LA Knight pulling double duty, New Day and Street Profits looking refreshed and more. Plus, The Last Word [1:58:30] looks at Jim Ross vs. Michael Cole. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

A whirlwind week in WWE ended with The Bloodline falling apart and Judgment Day coming together. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by diving into WWE's creative strategy after one year of Paul "Triple H" Levesque holding the book [5:00]. The guys then discuss "American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes" [24:00], commentary changes, Asuka's rant and Bray Wyatt's status. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" move to The Main Event [47:20] where they focus on Jey Uso quitting WWE as fallout from Jimmy Uso turning SummerSlam, what's next for Roman Reigns, JD McDonagh siding with Finn Balor and the future of Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn. The guys next dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:12:25], including Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus in a steel cage, Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Mysterio (not Santos Escobar) winning the U.S. title from Austin Theory, Edge's anniversary match with Sheamus and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:44:15] with a long-awaited question answered. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Coming off 2023 WWE SummerSlam results filled with controversy, WWE bounced back with a strong Monday Night Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at SummerSlam [4:35] before "The Silver King" addresses those debates, including Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in Tribal Combat. Next is a look at major WWE headlines [30:30] with injury updates on Big E, Vince McMahon and Sonya Deville plus a change to commentary with Michael Cole leading both shows. Adam then moves to The Main Event [41:40] -- covering Judgment Day drama, Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes making amends, Shinsuke Nakamura turning heel and Rhea Ripley getting attacked -- before diving into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:53], including Becky Lynch sipping lemonade, Chad Gable getting the spotlight, LA Knight battling The Miz plus The Street Profits and New Day returning to TV. Don't miss The Last Word [1:14:05] and remember to follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's biggest party of the summer struggled to live up to expectations, but 2023 WWE SummerSlam delivered memorable moments from Detroit. Shortly after the show ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE SummerSlam results with reaction and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into why Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in Tribal Combat disappointed, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor emerging as match of the night, Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca Belair featuring an expected twist in unexpected fashion with IYO SKY and Bayley, Cody Rhodes earning Brock Lesnar's respect, Logan Paul creating viral moments with Ricochet, GUNTHER vs. Drew McIntyre surprisingly underdelivering, LA Knight's big moment on a major stage and Ronda Rousey leaving with a whimper against Shayna Baszler. Plus, what the SummerSlam results mean for WWE going forward. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Now that SummerSlam has concluded, Dave LaGreca brings his thoughts right after attending the event live from Ford Field in Detroit.  From Cody Rhodes to The Bloodline and everything in-between, Dave has everything covered from what went down in the Motor City.

Dave LaGreca and Sam Roberts help prepare you for SummerSlam as they are LIVE in Detroit! They are joined by Finn Balor, Gunther, LA Knight and Shayna Baszler! 

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On today's episode, Justin looks ahead at the upcoming SummerSlam PLE, emanating from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan! With Jey Uso finally getting his one on one match with Roman Reigns, Jey will look to avenge the attacks against his brother Jimmy, and finally take the title off of Roman. Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey settle their differences in WWE's first ever "MMA Rules match", Drew looks to avenge his WrestleMania loss against Gunther, and Logan Paul looks to prove he is more than just a social media star. As always, predictions for every match on the card will be featured as well!

Get ready for the biggest party of the summer with WZIP Sports preview of WWE Summerslam!!! Logan Buchanan and Alex Henry cover what happened on Monday Night Raw, Preview Friday Night Smackdown, and run through the entire Summerslam card giving their predictions and some fantasy booking!  All of that and more on this episode of SPT: OT!!!

WWE SummerSlam 2023 features a stacked card with most -- but not all -- of WWE's top stars competing on the second-biggest show of the year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE SummerSlam ultimate preview [57:35] breaking down the matches with predictions. Does Jey Uso have any chance of upsetting Roman Reigns in Tribal Combat? Will Finn Balor beat Seth Rollins for the world heavyweight championship? Did Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar get enough build? Is it too soon for GUNTHER to drop the intercontinental title to Drew McIntyre? Will Asuka, Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair or IYO SKY walk out with the WWE women's title? Should it be Logan Paul or LA Knight with the most viral moment? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with a discussion about WWE's go-home show struggles before moving to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [16:45] where they set the record straight on Rhea Ripley's title run and the Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus booking before covering everything else from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

2023 WWE SummerSlam card is taking shape with The Bloodline and Judgment Day the respective focus across SmackDown and Raw. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [12:30] diving into Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso under Tribal Combat rules after another Bloodline segment that left something to be desired. The guys also discuss Santos Escobar vs. Rey Mysterio for the U.S. championship invitational final and fan reaction to LA Knight's booking. "The Silver King" then tackles The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from the week in WWE [1:10:35] with a heavy focus on Judgment Day's turning red hot with Finn Balor outsmarting Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley destroying Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio getting ultra heat. Potential injuries to Liv and Kevin Owens impacting title pictures, no stipulation for Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lensar III,  Drew McIntyre confronting GUNTHER, Logan Paul's ascent, confusion over Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler and more are covered on the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down Raw including the character development for Drew McIntyre as he prepares to take on Gunther for SummerSlam, and the story between Seth Rollins and The Judgment Day.  Is Seth's song helping or hindering this story?  Find out from Dave & Bully.

What looks to be a stacked 2023 WWE SummerSlam card saw significant builds across SmackDown and Raw with no one receiving a greater spotlight than Jey Uso. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [14:00] looking at Jey's elevation ahead of his battle with Roman Reigns before tackling whether WWE is ready to go all-in with LA Knight. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [52:30] where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" debate whether Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar needs a stipulation, Rhea Ripley emerging as Judgment Day's leader, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor II, handling of the women's tag team titles, injuries to Bayley and Liv Morgan, Shotzi's new look, what's next for Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, Asuka vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus II, the Street Profits with Bobby Lashley, Alpha Academy's potential and more. Plus, The Last Word [2:04:55] looks at wrestling entrance themes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.