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Battleground Podcast

Battleground Podcast takes wrestling fans beyond the headlines with honest reactions and opinions of the biggest stories across WWE, AEW, TNA and the world of professional wrestling.Hosted by Battle, new episodes drop every Monday and you never know who might stop by! Follow @battlegroundpodcast and subscribe on YouTube for full interviews, must-see clips and more wrestling talk. Email the show: battle@iheartmedia.com

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17:39

Thunder Rosa: Britt Baker Isn't My Concern—Persephone Is

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/10/01

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 interviews and episodes, and follow @battlegroundpodcast on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:45

AEW All Out Fallout: Is Will Ospreay the Face of AEW?

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/09/28

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 the same day before holding its show for YouTube opposite Dynamite. Subscribe to Battleground Podcast for more reactions and interviews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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16:47

Tiffany Stratton Teases a Different Heel Run & Talks...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/09/24

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 No Mercy, getting feedback from Triple H, her Hollywood priorities, WrestleMania dream opponents, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:38

Speedball Mike Bailey: The Contract He Accepted, Will...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/09/21

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 Konosuke Takeshita develop into one of the world’s best, the AEW rivalries he still wants with Kevin Knight, Josh Alexander, Brian Keith and more, plus what wrestling fans still don’t get to see about

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19:59

Tony Schiavone on Sting’s Son, Darby Allin & His AEW...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/09/17

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, Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:33

Brad Williams: Growth Spurt Tour, Becoming Minihausen...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/09/14

Brad Williams (@funnybrad) is a stand-up comedian, actor and massive wrestling fan. He joins the Battleground Podcast to talk about the Growth Spurt Tour, becoming Minihausen at WWE SummerSlam, watching the show backstage with Big E, why professional wrestling has influenced his comedy, returning to Chris Jericho’s Rock ’N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea, wanting a full match with Hornswoggle, performing at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, whether AI can actually write comedy and

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19:36

Tommaso Ciampa Wants MJF or Jon Moxley: His AEW Goals...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/09/12

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 Okada, Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, the championships he wants to chase, and his goal of becoming a bona fide main event player in AEW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:18

Kevin Knight Is Fighting for Respect + Wrestling’s...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/09/08

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 WrestleMania main event. Then AEW’s Kevin Knight joins Battle ahead of Rebel Heart Dynamite. “The Jet” discusses losing the TNT Championship to Darby Allin, stepping into the ring

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12:44

BONUS: Trick Williams on Lil Yachty, Winning Back the...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/09/05

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 see kids showing up to WWE events dressed just like him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:42

NWA World Women’s Champion Tiffany Nieves: Grand Slam...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/09/03

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 Beautiful.” Plus, she explains why nobody in the NWA works harder than La Princesa — and why Battle apparently should’ve been booking her trip to Puerto Rico instead of asking

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50:47

AEW All In Fallout: Ospreay Wins, New Level Debuts &...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/08/31

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 suddenly feels loaded, and whether All In captured the feeling wrestling's biggest shows have been missing. Plus, we react to NXT Heatwave and Grayson Waller becoming NXT Champion.See

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16:43

WWE NXT Double Champion Myles Borne on AJ Styles,...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/08/30

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 of NXT’s fastest-rising stars, and why he wants fans to focus on what he can do in the ring—not feel sorry for him because he’s deaf. Plus, Myles shares the “Why Not Me?”

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19:21

Kyle Fletcher on AEW All In, Okada’s Betrayal &...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/08/26

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 followed Mark Davis’ injury, whether he has outgrown Aussie Open, and why crossing paths with Ilja Dragunov again would excite him. Plus, he reflects on the head-shaving moment that transformed his

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44:51

AEW All In Preview, Punk vs. Owens Fallout and Who Is...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/08/24

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 where Ilja Dragunov could go following his reported WWE departure and debate whether Bron Breakker or Oba Femi is the future of WWE. Plus, thoughts on ROH Death Before Dishonor and Wednesday’s

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30:02

Billy Corgan on AI Music, the NWA & Why Wrestling’s...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/08/19

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:02

Should The New Day Join Swerve in AEW? Plus Penta vs....

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/08/17

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 looks like the clear choice to challenge Roman Reigns in Mexico City, what Los Perros del Mal adds to the story and whether Chelsea Green should keep the Interim WWE Women’s Championship through

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43:48

Karmen Petrovic Reveals the High-Stakes Plan Behind...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/08/12

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 alsoshares her hilarious first conversation with The Undertaker, explains the advice Natalya gave her and names Liv Morgan as the WWE Superstar she wants to face. Before the interview, Battle and Josh debate Penta’s path toward Roman Reigns, Chelsea Green’s injury and whether wrestling fans are

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43:47

David Crockett on Jim Crockett Promotions’ Missing...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/08/10

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 discusses the Crockett Cup, the storytelling philosophy behind the NWA and the priceless wrestling history lost in a fire. Plus, he explains why he believes decades of Jim Crockett Promotions footage

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38:35

Allie & Rosemary on DemonXBunny’s Return, TNA Gold &...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/08/05

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 winning the championships at Slammiversary.Plus, they get into Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees,Halloween Ends, and the horror crossover they would love to bring to TNA on AMC. Before the interview, Battle

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16:03

Live from SummerSlam: Our Instant Reaction Before We...

Battleground Podcast ·

2026/08/03

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 championship opportunity, Oba’s statement victory over Brock, Chelsea Green capturing championship gold, Chad Gable’s emotional hometown moment, Nick Aldis stepping back into the ring and the

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