Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

AEW, NXT: CM Punk, MJF rock the mic; WarGames goes old school vs. new school

Episode Summary

AEW continued to build two big storylines featuring a couple of its newest acquisitions in CM Punk and Bryan Danielson, while NXT set its course for WarGames with both brands having big shows coming up in a matter of weeks. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the Punk vs. MJF Promo battle, Danielson's continued heel turn, a lack of time for Britt Baker, NXT going old school vs. new school for the men's WarGames match, Johnny Gargano's future and more.

Episode Notes

AEW continued to build two big storylines featuring a couple of its newest acquisitions in CM Punk and Bryan Danielson, while NXT set its course for WarGames with both brands having big shows coming up in a matter of weeks. Host Adam Silverstein begins with AEW [2:30] where the highlight of the week was a promo battle between Punk and MJF to open Dynamite. Other topics include Danielson's continued heel turn juxtaposed to "Hangman" Adam Page, a car crash eight-man main event, Darby Allin vs. Billy Gunn and a lack of time for Britt Baker. Next, "The Silver King" moves to NXT [19:20] where the men's WarGames match was set with an intriguing old school vs. new school battle. Adam also touches on a triple threat North American championship match, Johnny Gargano's future, Cameron Grimes' new look and the MSK vignettes. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.