WWE focused on the 25th anniversary celebration of Edge and setting matches for the WWE Payback 2023 card this week. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini also discuss the monotony of Judgment Day, the absence of The Bloodline, GUNTHER vs. Chad Gable, Shinsuke Nakamura's feud with Seth Rollins, LA Knight pulling double duty and issues with booking of Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, Trish Stratus and others.
Matches have finally been set for the WWE Payback 2023 card, though WWE's primary focus was honoring a legend who may be on his way out of the company. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event [11:20] with a deep dive into the 25th anniversary celebration of Edge, fanfare surrounding the Sheamus match and what's ahead. The guys also discuss the monotony of Judgment Day on Raw with repetitive main events and a slow-moving storyline. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" next take on The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [54:40], including GUNTHER vs. Chad Gable, Shinsuke Nakamura's promo on Seth Rollins, the absence of The Bloodline, a low for Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus, frustrating booking with Rhea Ripley and the women, LA Knight pulling double duty, New Day and Street Profits looking refreshed and more. Plus, The Last Word [1:58:30] looks at Jim Ross vs. Michael Cole. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.