Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

Vince McMahon retires from WWE, Brock Lesnar leaves, Triple H rises: Instant reaction

Episode Summary

Vince McMahon has retired from WWE after 40 years leading the company as chairman, CEO and head of creative. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini share their instant reactions to one of the most monumental days in professional wrestling history. The guys discuss McMahon's impact on the industry and circumstances of his retirement, the elevation of Stephanie McMahon and Nick Khan, Paul Levesque (Triple H) returning as head of talent relations and what Brock Lesnar walking out of SmackDown hours before the show means for SummerSlam.

Episode Notes

Vince McMahon has retired from WWE after 40 years leading the company as chairman, CEO and head of creative. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convene to share their instant reaction to one of the most monumental days in professional wrestling history. The guys discuss McMahon's impact on the industry and circumstances of his retirement, which will reshape WWE as a whole. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also break down the elevation of Stephanie McMahon and Nick Khan,  Paul Levesque (Triple H) returning as executive vice president of talent relations and the futures of Bruce Pritchard and Kevin Dunn. Plus, Brock Lesnar walks out of SmackDown just hours before the show after learning of Vince McMahon's retirement. What does that mean for his SummerSlam main event with Roman Reigns? Don't miss this instant reaction. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.