Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE: Dolph Ziggler among releases, SmackDown TV deal analysis | NXT, AEW results

Episode Summary

WWE released a bevy of superstars following its TKO merger on the same day it announced a new TV contract for SmackDown and a deal to hold Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with their reaction and instant analysis to the major WWE news before "The Silver King" breaks down NXT (Becky Lynch's first appearance as champion) and AEW (title changes, injuries, controversy).

Episode Notes

WWE released a bevy of superstars following its TKO merger  on the same day it announced a new TV contract for SmackDown and a deal to hold Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia, next year. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with their reaction and instant analysis to the major WWE news, including the releases of Dolph Ziggler and Mustafa Ali [3:00], USA Network surprisingly becoming the home of SmackDown [53:45] and what lies ahead for Raw (will it remain on Monday nights?). "The Silver King" then breaks down the penultimate NXT before No Mercy [1:20:00] -- with Becky Lynch's first appearance as champion headlining -- before moving to AEW [1:36:15] where MJF had a controversial title defense against Samoa Joe, Eddie Kingston won and both Jon Moxley and Adam Cole got injured on Dynamite: Grand Slam. Plus, Rey Fenix, Dominik Mysterio, Toni Storm, Jade Cargill and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.