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WWE delivered on its season premiere episodes of SmackDown and Raw with Roman Reigns' return standing as the headline. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [9:05] diving into Reigns confronting Cody Rhodes, LA Knight standing up to Roman, Kevin Owens being traded, Sami Zayn thriving on his own, Seth Rollins squaring Drew McIntyre and Judgment Day beating Cody & Jey Uso for the titles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then break down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:10:30], including the prominence of Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch, Logan Paul challenging Rey Mysterio, GUNTHER and Bronson Reed slapping meat, Jade Cargill all over TV and Charlotte Flair getting another title match. Plus: Nick Aldis joins WWE, Akira Tozawa entertains and The Last Word [1:47:20] focused on college football. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

No time was wasted building for 2023 WWE Crown Jewel as the Monday Night Raw after Fastlane quickly put Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley, Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso front and center. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at WWE Fastlane [9:20] before Adam clarifies recent reporting about the role of Paul Levesque (Triple H) on the WWE creative team [22:22]. The guys then move to The Main Event [33:10] where Drew McIntyre stepping up as Rollins' next challenger with Damian Priest lurking is the focus. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [44:55] with topics including Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, teases for Cody finishing the story, Rhea Ripley reshaping the women's division, Tegan Nox's big moment with Becky Lynch, building up Bronson Reed and Ivar, what's next for Shinsuke Nakamura and more. Plus, the guys talk more fast food in The Last Word [1:24:10]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE Fastlane 2023 stood as a true "B" show, though it set the stage for what should be a thrilling end of the year for WWE. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down WWE Fastlane results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis episode. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in Last Man Standing, John Cena serving as second fiddle to LA Knight, Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso taking down Judgment Day in a shocking result, Charlotte Flair invading an IYO SKY vs. Asuka match and Carlito returning to get Rey Mysterio and the LWO's back. Plus, Jade Cargill and Pat McAfee appear and the WWE Fastlane press conference delivers. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's megastar and one of the hottest names in the industry today, LA Knight (Yeah!) joins Getting Over ahead of WWE Fastlane 2023 for an in-depth interview detailing his sudden rise in popularity, teaming with John Cena, his hesitation to ask for advice, a major mistake made before an important WWE tryout, his character finally clicking in NXT, the genesis of his name, his freedom cutting promos, working with the late Bray Wyatt and Percy Pringle (Paul Bearer), plus much more. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini also share their takeaways from the LA Knight interview, including a look back at their long-time disagreement and what questions were left on the table for next time. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Go-home efforts  picked up ahead of WWE Fastlane 2023. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Fastlane ultimate preview [1:16:40] breaking down the matches with predictions. Will Shinsuke Nakamura shock Seth Rollins or Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso upend Judgment Day for their titles? Is Charlotte Flair a harbinger of doom against IYO SKY and Asuka? Does the John Cena & LA Knight paring hit you in the feel spot? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open by discussing the end of Edge's WWE career and potential teases for a CM Punk return before moving to The Main Event [28:00] on a big night for Rhea Ripley and Judgment Day. The guys also cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw [38:20], including GUNTHER vs. Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano's return, Drew McIntyre's character changes, Rey Mysterio vs. Santos Escobar and problems with Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE announced the signing of Jade Cargill just minutes before the show, allowing host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini to dig into the ramifications of the major talent move [7:00]. The guys then discuss the not-so-surprising release of Matt Riddle and Roman Reigns' expected return to SmackDown before tackling the week in WWE. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [38:25] covering John Cena and AJ Styles being laid out by The Bloodline and LA Knight missing in action plus Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn teaming up against Judgment Day and JD McDonagh. The guys then move into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:15:00] where they tackle IYO SKY vs. Asuka, Last Man Standing for Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, the elevation of Drew McIntyre, Otis and Bronson Reed slappin' meat, the Nia Jax disaster and much more. Plus, don't miss The Last Word [2:03:10]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The Rock joined Pat McAfee making surprise returns to WWE on SmackDown in a tremendous viral moment. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [20:00] with an in-depth look at The Rock's appearance, his work with Austin Theory and comments made about "locked in" plans with Roman Reigns for WrestleMania 39 plus potential teases for WrestleMani 40 in Philadelphia. The guys then discuss the infusion of John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles and Judgment Day into the Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso feud across both brands. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:14:00] covers the rest of the week in WWE, including Shinsuke Nakamura's successful work with Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch becoming NXT women's champion, Chad Gable and LA Knight seeking gold and much more. Plus, thoughts on Jade Cargill and The Last Word [1:50:50] wrap up the show. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

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.

Just minutes after WWE Fastlane went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jump on the horn to break down every match and storyline from the final pay-per-view on WWE's Road to WrestleMania 37. The guys begin with the main event as the universal championship match between Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan provided some of the best booking WWE has given us in recent memory. They discuss why the outcome of the match will have a direct impact on WrestleMania and everything WWE got right from a storytelling standpoint. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also break down Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus, how Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair is like "The Shawshank Redemption" and which matches should not have been on the show before providing their final grades for WWE Fastlane. Adam and Chris also talk about whether WWE should have two pay-per-views between the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania and their first impressions of Peacock. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With Fastlane on Sunday and WrestleMania around the corner in just one month, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini tackle WWE's two big upcoming pay-per-views with an ultimate preview of Fastlane [1:09:30] preceding their projected cards for WWE's Granddaddy of Them All [52:09]. The guys open the show by discussing WWE's convoluted and often nonsensical storytelling on Raw, primarily regarding Drew McIntyre's dual storylines with Bobby Lashley and Sheamus [3:00]. Adam and Chris also discuss everything else from SmackDown and Raw this week, including Andrade requesting a release, Asuka's return, a surprise title change and the success of Seth Rollins-Cesaro [35:20]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move into their WWE Fastlane ultimate preview with breakdowns of every match and storyline ahead of the PPV before sharing their projected WrestleMania 37 cards four weeks out from the major event. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With WWE's signature WrestleMania pay-per-view "back in business" and less than five weeks away, the overall product feels like it's riding in a school zone rather than on the Fastlane to the biggest show of the year [1:07]. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into WWE's storyline struggles in The Main Event [4:22], including what we should take from the sudden elevation of Daniel Bryan, rematches on Raw and a women's division that is being given far less booking effort just two years after WWE's supposed evolution as a company. Plus, Apollo Crews' character growth, the horrendous Braun Strowman and Shane McMahon segments and struggling to find direction in the midcard or tag team divisions with WrestleMania approaching [41:31]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just 24 hours after Elimination Chamber, WWE continued to set its course for WrestleMania 37 with a key storyline on Monday Night Raw involving new WWE champion The Miz and Bobby Lashley [5:30]. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with "The Main Event" where Lashley's future as champion, the insertion of Braun Strowman and the handling of Drew McIntyre lead the show. The guys also discuss [24:10] strong midcard booking on SmackDown with Big E and Apollo Crews, Seth Rollins' fumbled return, the problematic booking of the women's division across both shows, what's next for Asuka and Charlotte Flair, when Rhea Ripley will debut, Bad Bunny's 24/7 title win and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

The 411 on Wrestling Podcast returns to the 411 Podcasting Network for episode 2. On today’s show, 411’s Larry Csonka discuses some WWE Fastlane thoughts, comments on the first round of the 2019 New Japan Cup & gives second round picks, gives quick picks for Friday’s ROH Anniversary PPV, previews the weekend EVOLVE shows, does a listener Q&A, and more. The show is approximately 25 minutes long.

 
Intro & Thanks

WWE Fastlane - 3:30 

New Japan Cup - 5:45

ROH Anniversary Show Picks - 9:00

EVOLVE Weekend Previews - 11:05

Listener Q&A - 18:00 

The 411 on Wrestling Podcast returns after a long hiatus to the 411 Podcasting Network. On today’s show, 411’s Larry Csonka discuses Jushin Liger’s retirement, Tommaso Ciampa’s neck injury, previews the WWE Fastlane PPV, and discusses his recent medical issues, which led to his absence in early 2019. The show is approximately 33 minutes long. 

Liger – 3:30
Ciampa – 6:20
Fastlane – 9:40
Personal Update – 23:45

G-Moniy, Jay5, & DB talk about what they think is going to happen at WWE Fastlane. They discuss what happened this past week on WWE TV. They talk about the injury to Tommasso Ciampa and what that means for NXT. Plus AEW updates, Jim Cornette to MLW, Impact, & New Japan topics.