Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

NXT: Cody Rhodes appears, Je'Von Evans shines | AEW: Swerve vs. Will Ospreay heats up

Episode Summary

Cody Rhodes showed up as a boost to NXT during its quick transition from Battleground to Heatwave, while AEW continued building to Forbidden Door with Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay in the forefront. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down Je'Von Evans shining, NXT women's division issues, MJF vs. Rush getting set, more convolution in The Elite storyline, Mercedes Mone defending her title and lazy booking frustrations. Plus, a brief ratings discussion.

Episode Notes

Cody Rhodes showed up as a boost to NXT during its quick transition from Battleground to Heatwave, while AEW continued building to Forbidden Door with Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay in the forefront. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest across both brands starting with NXT [4:30] where Cody made news despite not being promoted properly, Je'Von Evans again shined in the ring and Roxanne Perez held a women's division address that failed to clarify much. "The Silver King" next covers the week in AEW [28:10], including Swerve vs. Ospreay heating up, MJF vs. Rush getting set for next week, more convolution in The Elite storyline, Mercedes Mone defending the TBS title and frustrations over continued lazy weekend booking. Adam also holds a brief ratings discussion [23:20]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.