Battleground Podcast
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Battleground Podcast takes wrestling fans inside the biggest stories from WWE, AEW, TNA, and beyond. Hosted by Battle, the show features weekly reactions, breaking-news discussions, in-depth interviews, and plenty of pro wrestling debate and you never know who might stop by.Follow @battlegroundpodcast and subscribe on YouTube for clips, full interviews, and more.Email the show: [email protected]
Episodes
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Tiffany Stratton's Double Crown Jewel Win: Smart Move or Chelsea Green's Moment Cut Short?
Tiffany Stratton cashed in on Chelsea Green at Crown Jewel, then beat Liv Morgan for the Crown Jewel Championship. Did WWE kick off a compelling heel run or take the spotlight away from Chelsea too soon? Battle, Josh, and Eli break down the double title win, debate what Tiffany's next chapter...
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syX on the Hardys, TNA Creative & Samuel Shaw's Haircut Video
Why was TNA the right fit for syX? Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw join Battle to talk about the unfinished business that kept them together and the creative collaboration helping them show more of who they are. Samuel explains how a drawing on a napkin became a T-shirt and takes us inside his...
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Should CM Punk Win the NXT Title? | WWE vs. AEW on Wednesday
Should CM Punk win the NXT Championship from Grayson Waller? Battle and Eli kick off with that hot take, then look at NXT and AEW Blood & Guts going head-to-head Wednesday, November 4. They also get into what a wrestler removing a promotion from their social-media bio might mean—and why Jordynne...
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Tony D’Angelo on Grayson Waller, Halloween Havoc and Winning Back the NXT Title
Tony D’Angelo joins Battle on Battleground Podcast ahead of Halloween Havoc to talk about his match with Grayson Waller. Tony explains what changes when it is one-on-one, gives Waller credit for knowing how to build interest, and shares what he would do differently if he wins the NXT Championship...
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The Scariest Wrestling Gimmicks Ever: Mankind, Bray Wyatt, Kane & More
What wrestling character actually scared you growing up? With Halloween right around the corner, Battle, Josh, and Eli are revisiting the scariest gimmicks in professional wrestling history. From the disturbing early days of Mankind and the terrifying debut of Kane to The Undertaker's Ministry of...
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Does Sami Zayn Feel Like WWE’s Top Champion? Plus Kit Wilson Joins the Show
Does Sami Zayn feel like WWE’s top champion? Battle and Josh get into Roman Reigns’ comments about the title, Sami’s place in the main-event picture, and what a champion-versus-champion match with Roman could mean. Then Battle sits down with WWE Superstar Kit Wilson. Kit talks about what The Miz...
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Why AEW Felt Right for Ilja Dragunov and What He Wants His Matches to Say
Ilja Dragunov joins Battle on Battleground Podcast to talk about why AEW felt like the right next step—and what he wants fans to see in this new chapter. He looks back on the emotion of hearing his entrance music at WrestleDream, explains how he was able to keep his name, and talks about the kind...
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AEW WrestleDream: Was Clockwork Carnage a Hit?
AEW WrestleDream is in the books, and Battle and Josh are breaking down the matches, surprises and biggest talking points from the show. Was Clockwork Carnage the chaotic kind of fun AEW should bring back, or was the format a one-time experiment? They also discuss Adam Copeland’s planned…
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Kyle Fletcher Talks WrestleDream, AEW's Future, Anime Gear & His Pokémon Obsession
Kyle Fletcher returns to Battleground Podcast ahead of AEW WrestleDream! We talk about teaming with Kevin Knight against The Young Bucks, his picks for AEW's next Four Pillars, anime-inspired ring gear, what he's learned from The Miz, and his growing Pokémon collection. Plus, Kyle gives us an...
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Penta Wins Money in the Bank + Mick Foley Joins Us
Penta has the briefcase, but who should he cash in on? Battle and Josh break down WWE Money in the Bank, Tiffany Stratton’s second win and Leon Slater’s TNA title moment, plus Josh catches up with Mick Foley about AEW, Tony Khan and his new Christmas movie at New York Comic Con. Follow…
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Thunder Rosa: Britt Baker Isn't My Concern—Persephone Is
Thunder Rosa responds to Britt Baker's AEW return and explains why TBS Champion Persephone is the opponent on her mind. She also talks about reinventing herself in CMLL, the Lights Out legacy, mentoring Maya World, her secret AEW pitch and more! Subscribe to Battleground Podcast for more…
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AEW All Out Fallout: Is Will Ospreay the Face of AEW?
Will Ospreay is AEW World Champion after finally beating Jon Moxley—but is he now the face of AEW? Battle and Eli break down AEW All Out, the Okada challenge, Andrade’s red-hot second run, Britt Baker’s return, Steven Borden’s injury and the criticism surrounding AEW safety. Plus, WWE ran Chicago...
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Tiffany Stratton Teases a Different Heel Run & Talks Paul Heyman
WWE Superstar Tiffany Stratton returns to Battleground Podcast to talk with Battle about finding her voice in WWE and what she'd bring to another heel run. She discusses the possibility of becoming a Paul Heyman girl, making music with Lil Yachty on Twitch, revisiting her Becky Lynch match at NXT...
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Speedball Mike Bailey: The Contract He Accepted, Will Ospreay & His AEW Rise
AEW'S Speedball Mike Bailey joins Battle to talk about the contract offer he accepted that ultimately never came together, his history with Will Ospreay and why beating him for the AEW World Championship would mean so much, Tony Khan showing faith in him with his Jon Moxley match, watching…
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Tony Schiavone on Sting’s Son, Darby Allin & His AEW Comeback
Legendary wrestling announcer Tony Schiavone joins the Battleground Podcast to talk about calling Steven Borden’s AEW arrival, his relationship with Sting, the craziest thing he’s ever seen Darby Allin do, finding a second career in wrestling with AEW, unforgettable WCW moments, Chris Jericho,...
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Brad Williams: Tall Tales Tour, Becoming Minihausen & WWE SummerSlam
Brad Williams (@funnybrad) is a stand-up comedian, actor and massive wrestling fan. He joins the Battleground Podcast to talk about the Tall Tales Tour, becoming Minihausen at WWE SummerSlam, watching the show backstage with Big E, why professional wrestling has influenced his comedy, returning…
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Tommaso Ciampa Wants MJF or Jon Moxley: His AEW Goals & the Return of the Psycho Killer
Tommaso Ciampa joins the Battleground Podcast to talk about his run in AEW and why he feels like he's just getting started. Ciampa opens up about reconnecting with Mark Briscoe, the evolution of the Psycho Killer, and why MJF and Jon Moxley top his list for a long-term AEW feud. Plus, he talks...
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Kevin Knight Is Fighting for Respect + Wrestling’s Celebrity Problem
When does a celebrity actually help professional wrestling—and when are they just taking somebody else’s spot? Battle and Josh debate Lil Yachty, Bad Bunny, Logan Paul, Jelly Roll, Pat McAfee and the celebrity appearances that worked, along with the ones that never should’ve touched a…
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BONUS: Trick Williams on Lil Yachty, Winning Back the U.S. Title & Sunday Night’s Main Event
BONUS EPISODE: Trick Williams joins Battle ahead of Sunday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta. Trick talks about training Lil Yachty for his five-minute challenge against Baron Corbin, why getting the United States Championship back means everything to him, the legacy of NXT 2.0, and what it means to...
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NWA World Women’s Champion Tiffany Nieves: Grand Slam Gold, Making History & Taking Over
NWA World Women’s Champion La Princesa Tiffany Nieves joins Battle for an interview that quickly goes completely off the rails. Tiffany talks becoming a Grand Slam Champion, making history in the NWA, the road that brought her to the top, beating cancer and the deeper meaning behind “Stay...
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AEW All In Fallout: Ospreay Wins, New Level Debuts & Britt Baker Returns
AEW All In delivered a massive weekend of wrestling, and we're breaking down Will Ospreay's huge win, the arrival of New Level, Britt Baker's return, Mercedes Moné making history, and everything else that had us buzzing. We also look at what could be next for Ospreay, why AEW's tag team division...
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WWE NXT Double Champion Myles Borne on AJ Styles, Randy Orton & “Why Not Me?”
WWE NXT Double Champion Myles Borne joins Battle ahead of NXT Heatwave tonight to talk about pulling double duty, training with AJ Styles, and the pressure that comes with carrying two championships. He also opens up about the Randy Orton comparisons, his journey from NXT Level Up to becoming one...
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Kyle Fletcher on AEW All In, Okada’s Betrayal & Facing Ilja Dragunov Again
Kyle Fletcher joins Battle ahead of AEW All In to discuss the growing tension inside the Don Callis Family, why Kazuchika Okada’s actions raised serious red flags, and what makes the upcoming showdown with Okada and Konosuke Takeshita so combustible. Fletcher also opens up about the guilt that...
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AEW All In Preview, Punk vs. Owens Fallout and Who Is WWE’s Future?
AEW All In is one week away, and Battle and Eli are breaking down the loaded Wembley card, the matches with show-stealing potential and the surprise names who could appear in the Casino Gauntlet. The show also reacts to CM Punk versus Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn’s shocking involvement, discuss…
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Billy Corgan on AI Music, the NWA & Why Wrestling’s Best Days Are Ahead
Smashing Pumpkins frontman and NWA President Billy Corgan joins Battle to discuss AI-generated music and why he rejected technology designed to game his songwriting. Corgan also explains why wrestling’s best days are ahead and how booking an NWA show compares to building a concert setlist.
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Should The New Day Join Swerve in AEW? Plus Penta vs. Roman & Chelsea Green
Is AEW setting up Swerve Strickland with Kofi and Austin Creed—and if so, is that really the biggest way to debut them? Battle and Eli debate whether the former New Day duo should jump straight into the trios picture or enter AEW as a major tag-team attraction. Then the guys break down why Penta...
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Karmen Petrovic Reveals the High-Stakes Plan Behind Perros del Mal’s Return
Karmen Petrovic joins Battle to reveal the pressure behind reviving Perros del Mal and why the idea could have been “one and done” if the Mexican crowd didn’t accept it. She also shares her hilarious first conversation with The Undertaker, explains the advice Natalya gave her and names Liv Morgan...
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David Crockett on Jim Crockett Promotions’ Missing Tapes & Wrestling’s Lost History
David Crockett joins Battle and Eli to take you inside one of the most influential eras in professional wrestling. He shares how losing a coin flip put him behind the microphone, how Tony Schiavone got his start and what it felt like getting nearly turned inside out by Nikita Koloff. David also...
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Allie & Rosemary on DemonXBunny’s Return, TNA Gold & Falling Back in Love With Wrestling
Allie and Rosemary are back together, holding the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Titles, and this DemonXBunny reunion means a lot more than nostalgia. Allie opens up about believing wrestling might no longer be possible for her, rediscovering how much she loves it, and the emotion that hit after...
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Live from SummerSlam: Our Instant Reaction Before We Got Kicked Out U.S. Bank Stadium
Battle and Josh are live inside U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis moments after WWE SummerSlam 2026 and racing to recap the entire weekend before they get kicked out of the building! They react to Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins tearing the house down, Kevin Owens’ surprise return and immediate...
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Tiffany Stratton on Paul Heyman, Rhea Ripley & WWE SummerSlam 2026
WWE Superstar Tiffany Stratton joins Battleground Podcast before SummerSlam 2026 to discuss the Interim WWE Women’s Championship Ladder Match, Rhea Ripley, Paul Heyman and her quest to leave Minneapolis holding two championships. The Women’s United States Champion also discusses missing...
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WWE SummerSlam 2026 Predictions: CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes & Full Card
SummerSlam heads to Minneapolis for two nights and 12 matches—and WWE has some huge decisions to make. Battle and Josh predict the complete card, including CM Punk defending against Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns facing Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar battling Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell. Could Cody...
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Tony Khan Talks AEW’s Momentum, Redemption, ROH Hall of Fame & Counterprogramming
AEW President Tony Khan returns for a candid conversation with Battle about AEW’s momentum, the road to Redemption and what’s connecting with wrestling fans right now. Tony also responds to the counterprogramming surrounding AEW All Out, explains why Kevin Knight is ready to challenge Kenny Omega...
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Nick Aldis vs. Gunther: One WWE Match or a Full-Time Return?
Nick Aldis is officially stepping back into the ring against Gunther at WWE SummerSlam, but will this be a one-off or the beginning of a full-time comeback? Battle and Eli break down what the match means for both men, debate Bayley’s WWE future and discuss why AEW Dynamite’s ratings surge feels...
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Ricky Saints On Joining SmackDown, Cody Rhodes & Proving Himself In WWE
WWE Superstar Ricky Saints joins Battle on the Battleground Podcast to talk about his current run, what this next chapter means to him, and how he’s approaching life under the WWE spotlight. Ricky also opens up about SmackDown, Cody Rhodes, his time in NXT, learning how to level up in WWE, and…
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WWE’s Two-Night Problem, Oba Femi’s Future & Heel Cody
Battle, Eli, and Josh debut Opening Bell, around your wrestling hot takes. This week, the crew debates two-night WWE events, SummerSlam, ticket prices, the Cody/Punk/Seth/Roman main event picture, and whether WWE is doing enough to build the next wave of stars. Plus, Oba Femi’s rise, a possible...
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Penta on Bringing Back the 6-Sided Ring, AAA & His WWE Future
WWE Superstar Penta joins Battle on the Battleground Podcast to talk about becoming Intercontinental Champion, his Cero Miedo movement, and why he wants to be the first Penta and not the next Rey Mysterio. Penta also opens up about AAA, TNA, Lucha Underground, Mike Santana and LAX, and whether…
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WWE SummerSlam 2026 & AEW All In: Lesnar vs Oba HIAC, Roman vs Seth, MJF/Ospreay/Omega
Battle, Eli, and Josh break down a loaded week in pro wrestling as WWE SummerSlam starts taking shape with Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, and Cody Rhodes trying to get back into the title picture against Sami Zayn. Plus, the guys dive into AEW’s…
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Anthony Bowens Talks AEW Singles Run, The Acclaimed & Brawl in the Ballpark
AEW star Anthony Bowens joins Battle to talk about Brawl in the Ballpark with the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, his evolution in AEW, The Acclaimed, and what this version of Anthony Bowens has that the first version didn’t. Bowens also opens up about his singles run, whose opinion matters…
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Sami Zayn Wins WWE Title! Forbidden Door, Slammiversary & Great American Bash Recap
Sami Zayn is finally WWE Champion, and Battle, Eli & Josh break down a loaded weekend in pro wrestling with full reactions to WWE Night of Champions, NXT Great American Bash, TNA Slammiversary, and AEW Forbidden Door. Subscribe to Battleground Podcast, share this episode with a wrestling fan, and...
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Tavion Heights Talks WWE NXT Great American Bash, Myles Borne & North American Title Match
WWE NXT star Tavion Heights joins the show ahead of NXT Great American Bash, where he challenges Myles Borne for the NXT North American Championship live this Sunday on The CW. Tavion talks about chasing his first NXT championship, proving he’s more than just an Olympic-level wrestler, and what...
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Swerve Strickland Talks Will Ospreay, AEW Forbidden Door & Being The Face of AEW
AEW star Swerve Strickland sits down with Battle ahead of AEW Forbidden Door to talk about Will Ospreay, their history, and what this next chapter means for his career. Swerve opens up about life after becoming AEW World Champion, the pressure of being called the face of AEW, Prince Nana’s viral...
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BREAKING: Trey Miguel Announces He Re-Signed With TNA on Battleground Podcast
Trey Miguel makes breaking news on Battleground Podcast, revealing that he has re-signed with TNA Wrestling. Trey opens up about why TNA is home, his friendship with Teddy Swims, his injury comeback, and what this next chapter means for his career. Plus, he talks championship goals, proving…
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The Hardys Talk TNA Slammiversary, Ladder Matches & What’s Next
Matt and Jeff Hardy join Battle to talk about their current run in TNA, why Slammiversary still feels special, and how they keep finding new ways to make ladder matches feel dangerous, creative, and unforgettable. They also get into the Broken Matt Hardy/Brother Nero universe, Willow going viral,...
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Liv Morgan’s Queen of the Ring Problem, Danhausen’s Knicks Magic & AEW/TNA News
The Knicks are champions, and somehow Danhausen is part of the story. Battle, Eli, and Josh break down WWE’s confusing decision to put Liv Morgan in Queen of the Ring while already champion, plus the latest AEW Forbidden Door build and TNA’s road to Slammiversary with The Hardy Boys joining the...
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Cedric Alexander On Becoming TNA X Division Champion, Choosing TNA & Slammiversary
TNA X Division Champion Cedric Alexander joins the Battleground Podcast to talk about ending Leon Slater’s title run, why TNA felt like the right move, and how he plans to become the greatest X Division Champion of all time. Cedric also opens up about The Hurt Business, the Cruiserweight Classic,...
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Braun Strowman Says WWE “Can’t Afford Me” + Talks Oba Femi & Everything On The Menu
Braun Strowman joins the Battle to talk about the new season of Everything On The Menu, showing fans the real Adam Scherr behind “The Monster,” and why food has opened up a whole new lane in his career. Braun also reacts to fans fantasy booking him against Oba Femi, whether WWE could afford a...
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Did Undertaker Fix AAA? Clash in Italy Fallout & MJF Wins Gold
The Undertaker might be cooking with AAA, WWE made history with Clash in Italy, and MJF is back on top of AEW. Battle, Josh and Eli break down the El Grande Americano/Chad Gable reveal, Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu, Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther, Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi, Sol Ruca’s huge win over Becky...
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Indi Hartwell Is Ready To Become TNA Knockouts World Champion
TNA Knockout Indi Hartwell joins the Battleground Podcast to talk about finding herself as a singles star in TNA, chasing the Knockouts World Championship, the Road to Slammiversary, TNA’s new spotlight on AMC and AMC+, and why fans still connect so deeply with her story alongside Dexter Lumis....
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Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail Talks WWE, Seth Rollins & Why Entrance Music Matters
Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail joins Battle for a fun conversation where music and pro wrestling collide. Buddy talks WWE, Seth Rollins, wrestling entrance music, AI in music, touring, 25 years of Senses Fail, and why rock fans and wrestling fans have more in common than you think. Follow the Show:...
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Battleground Podcast takes wrestling fans inside the biggest stories from WWE, AEW, TNA, and beyond. Hosted by Battle, the show features weekly reactions, breaking-news discussions, in-depth interviews, and plenty of pro wrestling debate and you never know who might stop by.Follow @battlegroundpodcast and subscribe on YouTube for clips, full interviews, and more.Email the show: [email protected]
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