Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE, NXT, AEW: Jeff Hardy released, Johnny Gargano speaks, MJF stars

Episode Summary

A jam-packed show this opens with WWE releasing Jeff Hardy just days after an incident at a live event brought questions about his current state. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini then get into their regularly scheduled breakdowns of NXT and AEW, including Johnny Gargano addressing his future, Kyle O'Reilly's farewell match, MJF stealing the show in his Long Island homecoming and CM Punk surprisingly falling short on the mic.

Episode Notes

WWE released Jeff Hardy just days after an incident at a live event brought questions about his current state. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show by discussing Hardy's recent WWE run, it appearing as if he was set for a main event push and how they hope he gets the help he needs [5:50]. The guys then move onto the show as planned beginning with NXT where Johnny Gargano addressed his future -- "The Silver King" provides his detailed take on what's next for him -- Kyle O'Reilly wrestled his farewell match, Bron Breakker remains a top contender for Tommaso Ciampa and MSK finally met its Shaman [14:25]. On AEW this week, MJF stole the show in his Long Island homecoming as CM Punk surprisingly fell short on the mic [30:10]. Other topics covered: The build to Winter is Coming, "Hangman" Adam Page's AEW title run, post-match attacks and the return of Trent Barretta. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.