Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE: Penta stars in debut, 2025 Royal Rumble card loads up, Raw improves on Netflix

Episode Summary

WWE rebounded from a rough Raw on Netflix debut with a terrific show building the 2025 Royal Rumble and next Saturday Night's Main Event. Host Adam Silverstein covers Paul Heyman setting Roman Reigns' agenda; Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens staying hot despite Bloodline integration; CM Punk, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre declaring for the Royal Rumble; Penta starring in his debut; Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor ending in a whimper; Jey Uso challenging GUNTHER and much more.

Episode Notes

WWE rebounded from a rough Monday Night Raw on Netflix debut with a terrific show building the 2025 Royal Rumble and next Saturday Night's Main Event. Host Adam Silverstein opens with WWE news [10:35] focused on tweets from Triple H and Corey Graves before diving into The Main Event [22:40] where Paul Heyman set Roman Reigns' agenda and Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens stayed hot despite being forcefully integrated with The Bloodline. "The Silver King" then attacks The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [34:20] including CM Punk, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre declaring for the Royal Rumble; Penta starring in his debut against Chad Gable; Lyra Valkyria becoming the first Women's Intercontinental Champion; Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton getting nothing as champion; Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor ending with a whimper; Jey Uso challenging GUNTHER and much more. Plus, The Last Word [1:13:20] on Kendrick Lamar and the NFL. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).