Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE embraces wrestling, signs free agents | NXT jumps behind Trick Williams, surprises

Episode Summary

WWE WrestleMania 40 may be in the books, but the company is not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break down the return of "professional wrestling" to WWE, Roman Reigns showing his face, reported signings of Jacob Fatu and Giulia, Paul Heyman and The Rock headlining the WWE Hall of Fame, "Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal" and the entire week in NXT, including Trick Williams being positioned front and center with multiple main roster surprises.

Episode Notes

WWE WrestleMania 40 may be in the books, but the company is not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by breaking down a slew of WWE news [6:00] despite the delayed release of a documentary. The guys discuss the return of "professional wrestling" to WWE, Roman Reigns showing his face, records for SmackDown and Monday Night Raw, reported signings of Jacob Fatu and Giulia, plus more. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then dive into the WWE Hall of Fame [21:05] headlined by Paul Heyman with Dwayne Johnson putting himself over as The Rock before reviewing "Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal" [40:00] and discussing whether Uncle Howdy may show up in WWE again. Adam also breaks down the week in NXT [49:00], including Trick Williams creating a path to stardom through Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes, Bron Breakker's imminent call up, what's ahead for Roxanne Perez and multiple main roster surprises, including Ivar and The Final Testament. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.