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Breaking down pro wrestling with thoughtful analysis of WWE, NXT, AEW, NJPW and beyond. Plus, instant analysis of pay-per-views, news coverage and major interviews. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini pull back the curtain, addressing the hottest topics and most controversial developments while putting the highs and lows of sports entertainment in context.
WWE Crown Jewel 2023 got a jolt in the arm with some strong-go-home moments this week. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Crown Jewel ultimate preview [1:04:15] breaking down the matches with predictions. How close will LA Knight get to dethroning Roman Reigns? Will Seth Rollins finally drop the title to Drew McIntyre? How dominant will Rhea Ripley look against four challengers? Is IYO SKY destined to lose to Bianca Belair? Are John Cena and Cody Rhodes no-brainer winners as big babyfaces? Is Logan Paul a shoe-in to beat Rey Mysterio? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Main Event [9:15] detailing Judgment Day's story arc before covering The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from SmackDown and Raw [23:15], including Becky Lynch moving on, DIY reforming, the Creed Brothers debuting and much more . Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
NXT Halloween Havoc Night 1 stood out as one of the best special TV episodes of the year, while AEW debuted Ric Flair and focused on The Devil mask across an extended week of shows. Host Adam Silverstein dives into both brands starting with NXT [4:00] where there were two surprise title changes, including Becky Lynch putting over Lyra Valkyria, Carmelo Hayes was under pressure about the Trick Williams attack, Lexis King debuted and the women ran the episode with Roxanne Perez impressing plus Shotzi and Scarlett hosting. "The Silver King" next breaks down AEW [30:40] where the focus remained on MJF fighting a multi-front battle, including the return of The Devil mask, plus Flair showing up as Sting's "special gift" from Tony Khan, Kazuchika Okada and Rob Van Dam wrestling in Philadelphia and Toni Storm getting another title match. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
WWE is simultaneously building for Crown Jewel and Survivor Series, putting the onus on TV to deliver each week. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss how SmackDown has been outshining Raw recently before diving into The Main Event [8:55] where they cover LA Knight starring with Roman Reigns absent, John Cena having an existential crisis, Rhea Ripley becoming the main character, Cody Rhodes taking another "injury," Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest being rebuilt, and Adam Pearce feuding with Nick Aldis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:45] from the week, including Bianca Belair's return after IYO SKY vs. Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch's run as NXT women's champion, Logan Paul being a perfect fit in WWE, Dominik Mysterio's boos and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:50:40] covers guilty pleasure TV. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
With the head-to-head battle now behind both brands, AEW and NXT this week continued building programs for significant upcoming shows. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into NXT [6:30] where Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams were suddenly at odds and a strong focus on the women's division led to plenty of developments ahead of the Halloween Havoc specials. Next, "The Silver King" looks at storyline-heavy week in AEW [25:30], including Sting announcing his forthcoming retirement, MJF fighting battles on multiple fronts, Adam Copeland's momentum waining with immensely repetitive segments, and AEW shying away from its controversial angle with Jay White, Juice Robinson and Bullet Club Gold. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.
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.
In a head-to-head battle that shook professional wrestling, WWE NXT took down AEW Dynamite "Title Tuesday" not only in the ratings but from a critical perspective. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a breakdown of the ratings from the shows [4:10] before offering his unique on-site perspective about NXT [9:05], which featured major appearances from The Undertaker, John Cena, Cody Rhodes, LA Knight and others along with headline matches Carmelo Hayes vs. Bron Breakker, Ilja Dragunov vs. Dominik Mysterio and Roxanne Perez vs. Asuka. Next, "The Silver King" breaks down AEW Dynamite [35:45], including Adam Copeland's first match, Bryan Danielson vs. Swerve Strickland, Hangman Page vs. Jay White and a controversial segment involving MJF and Juice Robinson. "Vintage" Chris Vannini then joins [59:35] for an in-depth look at the NXT vs. AEW battle, including which show was critically better and why Tony Khan's Twitter antics are a hinderance for his company. 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.
With NXT No Mercy and AEW WrestleDream both in the rear-view mirror, each brand refreshed their storylines this week with an eye on a rare Tuesday night battle coming next week. Host Adam Silverstein takes an extended look at the supposed WWE vs. AEW drama [47:30] with a dive into preparations made by each company for the head-to-head and why featuring John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Asuka and Paul Heyman is not a tactic to criticize on WWE's part. "The Silver King" opens by breaking down NXT [4:20], including Trick Williams falling to Dominik Mysterio, Becky Lynch seeking challengers and what's next for Ilja Dragunov, Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker. Then Adam dissects AEW [25:55] with Adam Copeland setting his agenda, Powerhouse Hobbs attacking Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho, MJF accepting Jay White's challenge, Wardlow returning and more. 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.
Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
New episodes every Monday.
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Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.
