Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE Raw After WrestleMania bombs as Vince McMahon takes over creative

Episode Summary

WWE's incredible momentum took a disastrous as the highly anticipated Raw After WrestleMania show bombed with Vince McMahon again taking over as head of creative. Host Adam Silverstein dives into the depressing and demoralizing turn of events over a 48-hour period, blatant lies McMahon told WWE fans following the merger with Endeavor and why his return hurts more now. Plus: Brock Lesnar turns heel on Cody Rhodes, Bad Bunny gets attacked, Seth Rollins does nothing and Matt Riddle returns to TV.

Episode Notes

WWE's incredible momentum took a disastrous hit Monday night as the highly anticipated Raw After WrestleMania show bombed with Vince McMahon again taking over as head of creative. Host Adam Silverstein opens with The Main Event [2:45] as he takes a deep dive into the depressing and demoralizing turn of events over the 48-hour period between Night 2 of WWE WrestleMania 29 and Monday Night Raw. "The Silver King" looks at blatant lies McMahon told WWE fans and shareholders following the merger with Endeavor and explains why his return to creative particularly hurts now given the strides it had made under Paul Levesque (Triple H). Adam also breaks down the main event swerve with Brock Lesnar turning heel and destroying Cody Rhodes to close the show. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [24:20], including Bad Bunny getting attacked, Rhea Ripley's first night as champion, Seth Rollins coming out to do nothing and Matt Riddle's returning to TV. Plus, a recap of the 2023 WWE Hall of Fame [35:15] featuring Rey Mysterio, The Great Muta, Stacy Keibler and more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.