Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE: Orton shines, Heyman off creative, COVID-19 positive

Episode Summary

An absolutely loaded WWE edition of Getting Over has host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discussing Vince McMahon ousting Paul Heyman from creative, a positive coronavirus test, Randy Orton's incredible 48 hours and much more.

Episode Notes

An absolutely loaded WWE edition of Getting Over opens as host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss Vince McMahon's decision to remove Paul Heyman as the lead of Raw and put Bruce Pritchard in charge of a combined creative team [1:44]. What does this mean for Monday nights, which were the guys' favorite show, and how did the first episode under Pritchard turn out? In an extended Main Event, the guys also break down WWE's first positive coronavirus test from a developmental talent and why the company needs to step up its medical procedures immediately [17:00], Randy Orton's incredible 48 hours and whether he is the midseason Wrestler of the Year [28:22], AJ Styles beating Daniel Bryan for the intercontinental title [55:22] and the continuation of Drew McIntyre vs. Bobby Lashley [58:35]. "The Silver King" and Chris also touch on Samoa Joe's experience with ninjas, Dominick Mysterio making an impact, the Asuka-Nia Jax feud and everything else that went down on Raw and SmackDown. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.