Battleground Podcast

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 WWE could ever see a six-sided ring. Follow Battle @battleonair and Penta @penta_zero_miedo , and subscri...

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 road to All In with Will Ospreay, MJF, and Kenny Omega, Saturday Night’s Main Event at MSG, a...

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 most, his viral 'I'm Gay' AEW Rampage moment. Subscribe to Battleground Podcast on iHeartRadio or whe...

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 hit the iHeartRadio Talkback mic to tell us which show won the weekend. Follow the Show:&nbsp...

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 fans still haven’t seen from him inside the ring. He also opens up about the NXT locker room...

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 entrance moment, crossover goals beyond wrestling, and what he still has left to prove. Follow th...

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 people wrong, and what TNA fans should expect from him next. Follow the Show: @battlegroundpodcast Follow th...

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, the possibility of facing The New Day in TNA, and why this chapter of their careers still feels f...

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 show Thursday. Follow the Show: @battlegroundpodcast Follow the Crew: @battleonair @joshmrad...

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, and defending the title in Ultimate X at Slammiversary. Follow the Show: @battlegroundpodcast Fo...

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 return, the politics he doesn’t miss, and the Danhausen “monster” tease th...

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 Lynch, Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill, and what MJF becoming AEW World Champion again means for AE...

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.  Follow the Show: @battlegroundpodcast Follow the Crew: @battleonair @indihartwell   See...

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: @battlegroundpodcast Follow the Crew: @battleonair @budthechud See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Austin Theory joins Battle to talk about his WWE comeback, becoming one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions with Logan Paul, and what it’s like working under the guidance of Paul Heyman in The Vision. Theory also opens up about beating John Cena at WrestleMania, his journey from a kid dreaming of WWE to living it, and why he believes the best is still ahead. Follow the Show:  @battlegrou...

WWE Hall of Famers and current Women’s Tag Team Champions Nikki and Brie Bella join the Battleground Podcast for a fun, wide-open conversation about championship gold, Bonita Bonita wine, Total Divas memories, WrestleMania moments, and the women’s evolution they helped build.   Follow the Show:  @battlegroundpodcast Follow the Crew: @battleonair @nikkigarcia @brie @bonitaboni...

WWE US Champion Trick Williams joins Battle fresh off his huge WrestleMania moment to talk about winning gold, walking out with Lil Yachty, hearing the crowd chant “Whoop That Trick,” and how far he’s come from football to becoming one of WWE’s fastest-rising stars. Trick also opens up about Sweet Daddy Trick, his relationship with the fans, what it means to carry SmackDown...

WWE Backlash gave us plenty to argue about, from Danhausen’s wild comedy match and John Cena’s confusing “John Cena Classic” announcement to Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu, Iyo Sky vs. Asuka, Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn, and Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker. We break down what worked, what felt like Monday Night Raw, and where WWE could be headed next after WrestleMania season....

Battle and Wayne D are breaking down WWE Backlash predictions, including Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu, Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker, Iyo Sky vs. Asuka, Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn, and the big Danhausen mystery partner reveal.    Follow the Show:  @battlegroundpodcast Follow the Crew: @battleonair @heswayned See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WWE Superstar Nattie joins the Battleground Podcast ahead of Monday Night Raw in Knoxville to talk about this new, grittier chapter of her career, carrying on the Hart family legacy, and why the “Dungeon version” of Nattie finally feels ready for the spotlight. She also opens up about her best-selling book, training Brody Jr., dream matches outside WWE, possibly creating a Bloodsport-s...

Battle, Josh, and Eli talk about the shocking news of The New Day leaving WWE, what could be next for Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, and whether AEW is the perfect landing spot for them. The guys also talks Josh’s live AEW Dynamite experience, Double or Nothing ticket momentum, and the growing rumors of WrestleMania coming to Nashville.  Subscribe to Battleground Podcast so you never m...

AEW President Tony Khan returns to the Battleground to talk Darby Allin’s world title run, Jon Moxley’s “metamorphosis,” and why he believes AEW is red hot right now. Plus, Tony opens up about AEW’s women’s division, future international cities, the AEW/NFL crossover, and the hilarious possibility of Kevin Nealon and Danny DeVito stepping inside an AEW ring. Fol...

This week on Battleground Podcast, the guy breaks down a chaotic post-WrestleMania week, from fans crossing the line in Vegas to WWE’s surprising roster cuts. Plus, they dive into the latest NXT call-ups, and whether Darby Allin is truly the new face of AEW. Follow the Show:  @battlegroundpodcast Follow the Crew: @battleonair @joshmradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart joins Battle to talk about  Hulk Hogan: Real American out now on Netflix and share behind-the-scenes stories about some of the biggest names in wrestling history.  Follow the Show: @battlegroundpodcast Follow the Crew: @battleonair @joshmradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WWE Superstar Je'Von Evans joins Battle ahead of WrestleMania to talk about his first WrestleMania ladder match, getting praised by John Cena, being F5’d by Brock Lesnar in the Royal Rumble, and learning from legends like Randy Orton and Shawn Michaels. If you’re hyped for WrestleMania and Je'Von Evans’ rise in WWE, make sure to subscribe, rate the podcast, and share this episode...