Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE signs Dragon Lee, AEW delivers bangers, NXT sets up New Year's Evil

Episode Summary

With news breaking that talented luchador Dragon Lee has signed with WWE, host Adam Silverstein breaks down the intricacies of that move before jumping into the latest from AEW and NXT, including the sixth Death Triangle vs. The Elite match, Bryan Danielson stepping up, Samoa Joe shining, New Year's Evil building, Toxic Attraction setting a new course and Wendy Choo getting a big win. Plus much more from AEW and NXT to wrap up 2022.

Episode Notes

Just minutes before the show, news broke that talented luchador Dragon Lee has signed with WWE. Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the intricacies of that signing for WWE/NXT and what it means for AEW [3:20] before jumping into regularly scheduled programming. "The Silver King" dives into how both brands concluded 2022 beginning with AEW [8:10] where three banger matches led the way on an entertaining Dynamite with Death Triangle and The Elite battling for the sixth time, Bryan Danielson stepping up to MJF and Samoa Joe shining in a take down of Wardlow. Next, Adam looks at a filler episode of NXT [28:40] where the stage was set for New Year's Evil, Toxic Attraction set a new course and Wendy Choo overcame Cora Jade. Plus: Hangman Page's concussion storyline, Chris Jericho vs. Ricky Starks, plans for Carmelo Hayes, improvements for Schism and more across both brands. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.