Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

NXT: Trick Williams wins title in explosive moment | AEW: Tony Khan attacked by The Elite

Episode Summary

NXT and AEW made headlines this week for completely different reasons. Host Adam Silverstein dives into Trick Williams beating Illja Dragunov for the NXT title -- an explosive moment at Spring Breakin', Tatum Paxley having her coming out party, how the WWE Draft may affect NXT, Tony Khan taking a beating from Jack Perry and The Elite, Swerve Strickland's first night as AEW champion, Kenny Omega soon returning to TV and much more.

Episode Notes

NXT and AEW made headlines this week for completely different reasons. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the latest across both brands after opening with news [4:10] involving Cody Rhodes, Goldberg, Will Ospreay, UFC Apex and more. "The Silver King" starts with NXT [16:40] taking an extended look at Trick Williams beating Illja Dragunov for the NXT title -- an explosive moment in the main event of Spring Breakin', Tatum Paxley having her coming out party against Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria, Sol Ruca showing out, and how the WWE Draft may affect the brand. Next, Adam focuses on AEW [43:10], including Tony Khan taking a beating from Jack Perry and The Elite getting media exposure, Swerve Strickland being put in a random match on his first night as AEW champion, Kenny Omega soon returning to TV, Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale shining, plus Chris Jericho's progression as "The Learning Tree." Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.