Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast

WWE: Theory in spotlight as SummerSlam build stalls, TV-14 move coming soon?

Episode Summary

The build to WWE SummerSlam 2022 is leaving a lot to be desired as it features rematches from WrestleMania and Money in the Bank along with two celebrity fights. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini explain why the match card, lack of storylines and absence of underdogs has WWE's second-biggest event of the year feeling like anything but. Also: Raw reportedly moving to TV-14, Theory's push, Jeff Jarrett as special guest referee, Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair again, Kevin Owens' return, Pat McAfee, Logan Paul and much more.

Episode Notes

The build to WWE SummerSlam 2022 is leaving a lot to be desired as it features rematches from WrestleMania and Money in the Bank along with two celebrity fights. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open The Main Event with a breakdown of SummerSlam [3:55] as they explain why the match card, lack of storylines and absence of underdogs has WWE's second-biggest event of the year feeling like anything but. The guys also discuss Raw reportedly moving to a TV-14 rating and whether that will have any impact on the product [24:00]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [34:40] where topics include Theory being pushed front and center, Jeff Jarrett becoming special guest referee for The Usos vs. The Street Profits, Becky Lynch challenging Bianca Belair again, Kevin Owens' return, problems with Drew McIntyre's booking, successes with Pat McAfee and Logan Paul and everything else from the week in WWE. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.