NXT: Giulia swan song? Trick Williams as TNA champion? | AEW: Toni Storm takes lead role
NXT and AEW took major steps forward building other important shows with WWE Battleground, Beach Break and Double or Nothing all ahead. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a brief discussion about some viral topics around both brands before diving into NXT [7:15] where Giulia may have wrestled her last match against Jordynne Grace, Trick Williams is making a run at Joe Hendry and the TNA championship, and Myles Borne became a surprise No. 1 contender for Oba Femi. "The Silver King" also breaks down three episodes of AEW [23:45] with Toni Storm taking a leading role despite an innuendo-only gimmick, Will Ospreay and Hangman Page going face to face, MJF inching closer toward joining the Hurt Syndicate and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
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WWE Backlash 2025 ultimate preview, matches, card, predictions | John Cena vs. Randy Orton
WWE Backlash 2025 has suddenly arrived with a unique match card headlined by John Cena vs. Randy Orton for one last time. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over’s signature WWE Backlash ultimate preview [1:32:30] breaking down all five matches. Will Cena's heel run get a lift from Orton in St. Louis? Is GUNTHER going to squash Pat McAfee? Should Becky Lynch beat Lyra Valkyria with Bayley waiting in the wings? Are Dominik Mysterio (vs. Penta) or Jacob Fatu (vs. LA Knight, Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest) going to lose after claiming their first championships? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with WWE news [2:00] and The Main Event [23:20] diving into an unexpected Jey Uso vs. Seth Rollins title match interrupted by CM Punk. The guys also cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:10] featuring IYO SKY, Roxanne Perez, Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Aleister Black, Fraxiom, Penta, Austin Theory, Rusev and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE released more than a dozen superstars across the main roster and developmental headlined by Dakota Kai, Braun Strowman, Cora Jade and Gigi Dolan. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convene to provide instant reaction and analysis both to the individual releases and the semi-annual practice. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with a look at how WWE releases in 2025 compare with those of the past before diving into the circumstances of these cuts and what the future holds for the likes of Kayden Carter & Katana Chance, Shayna Baszler, Eddy Thorpe, Riley Osborne, Oro Mensah and Jakkara Jackson. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
NXT and AEW are setting the stage for their next major shows by slowly building storylines with major players. Host Adam Silverstein opens with a look with wrestling news of the week [2:10] before diving into NXT [9:30] where IYO SKY delivered alongside Jordynne Grace against Roxanne Perez and Giulia, DarkState ran through Joe Hendry before Trick Williams could confront, Ricky Saints and Sol Ruca stood tall, multiple factions crumbled, and Chase U finally started a new semester. "The Silver King" also covers the last five weeks in WWE Evolve [30:30] before breaking down AEW [35:30] featuring MJF continuing to intrigue alongside the Hurt Business, Hangman Page and Kyle Fletcher putting on a banger, Swerve Strickland leading a strange opening segment over the weekend, Toni Storm continuing to await Mercedes Mone as her challenger and Samoa Joe raising the stakes against Jon Moxley. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
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WWE: John Cena vs. Randy Orton ignites; TLC bangs; Logan Paul, Pat McAfee on Backlash card
WWE Backlash 2025 is suddenly straight ahead with John Cena vs. Randy Orton topping a controversial card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover the uneven Cena-Orton build in The Main Event [30:05] while focusing on Sami Zayn standing up to Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, plus the Street Profits winning an all-time TLC match over DIY and Motor City Machine Guns. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:19:45], including Becky Lynch feuding with Lyra Valkyria, Jey Uso vs. Logan Paul and GUNTHER vs. Pat McAfee being set for Backlash, Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax and Jade Cargill vs. Naomi continuing, Aleister Black returning as wife Zelina Vega wins her first singles title, plus IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley getting over as Roxanne Perez, Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer remain on Raw. The guys open with WWE news [2:35] on Rey Mysterio, Bayley and The Rock. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Award-winning analysis of pro wrestling with breakdowns of WWE, NXT, AEW 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 every week.