Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE: Raw surprises with Kevin Owens, women shine, Survivor Series build on hold

Episode Summary

WWE aired arguably the best Raw of 2021 with a unique show that featured fresh matches, exciting feuds and clear storytelling. This while SmackDown remained largely the same without Roman Reigns with the build for Survivor Series on hold. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a closer look at Kevin Owens' insertion into the WWE title picture with Big E and Seth Rollins and what it may mean for his future. It was the women, however, who dominated both shows with new faces in the title pictures and a tremendous Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair match.

Episode Notes

WWE aired arguably the best Raw of 2021 with a unique show that featured fresh matches, exciting feuds and clear storytelling [7:50]. This while SmackDown remained largely the same without Roman Reigns with the build for Survivor Series on hold. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [13:10] as they take a closer look at Kevin Owens' insertion into the WWE title picture with Big E and Seth Rollins [36:15]. With multiple references to Owens' contract status on Raw, what does this mean for his character and future with WWE? It was the women, however, who dominated both shows with Shotzi and Liv Morgan entering title pictures while the Charlotte Flair vs. Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair feuds appear to be getting some air. The guys discuss the two big angles and why their excitement is muted for these developments. Next up is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [51:51] where topics include Chad Gable being featured, Brock Lesnar being fined, Kofi Kingston being knighted, Mustafa Ali potentially being put in a bad position, Damian Priest vs. T-Bar being a pleasant surprise and everything else that happened on SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.