Battleground Podcast

Battleground Podcast

Welcome to the Battleground Podcast – your ultimate destination for everything pro wrestling! We dive into the latest wrestling news, rumors, and storylines, plus exclusive interviews with top superstars from WWE, AEW, TNA, and beyond. Subscribe now for weekly episodes featuring wrestling’s biggest names, hot takes, and in-depth conversations from across the wrestling world! Email us: thebattlegroundpodcast@gmail.com Grab some Merch: https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/battleground-podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlegroundpodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/battlegroundihr Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlegroundpod Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/battlegroundpodcast

Episodes

Gates of Agony on New AEW Contracts, Ricochet Alliance and Championship Goals

September 23, 2025 • 18 mins
Gates of Agony (Kaun & Toa Liona) open up on signing multi-year AEW contracts and what long-term stability means for their future in AEW. They reveal how their alliance with Ricochet really came together. The duo talks rivalries, The Hurt Syndicate, character development, and their championship goals.

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Kofi Kingston Talks New Day’s Future, Royal Rumble Spots and Fans Crossing the Line

September 15, 2025 • 22 mins
WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston returns to talk about the future of The New Day, going heel with Xavier Woods, his wildest Royal Rumble save spots, what’s still left on his WWE bucket list, and even calls out fan behavior that crosses the line outside the ring.
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Tony Khan Talks Bryan Danielson on Commentary, AEW Residencies & What's Next for AEW

September 9, 2025 • 22 mins
Tony Khan gets real about moving Taz’s Hall of Fame segment off TV, lessons from All In, and how AEW’s city residencies are changing the game. He also talks Mercedes Moné, Will Ospreay, and adding Bryan Danielson to commentary!
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Xavier Woods Talks WWE x Netflix, TNA Partnership, & Pro Wrestling In The Digital Culture

September 5, 2025 • 16 mins
Xavier Woods joins us ahead of WWE Monday Night Raw in Milwaukee to talk about the WWE x Netflix UnReal series, the possibility of returning as Consequences Creed, and how digital culture is shaping wrestling today.
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Bandido on His Wild AEW Rise, Emotional Gift from Tony Khan & What’s Next!

September 2, 2025 • 10 mins
AEW & ROH star Bandido joins us for an exclusive interview covering his wild month in wrestling, including his 5.75-star classic vs. Takeshita at Supercard of Honor, emotional scenes after Forbidden Door, and what it meant to win the AEW Tag Titles in London. We dive deep into balancing his reigns as both ROH World Champion and AEW Tag Team Champion, and working under Tony Khan.
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From Ember Moon to Athena: Legacy, Historic ROH Title Reign & Forbidden Door Showdown!

August 22, 2025 • 19 mins
ROH Women’s World Champion Athena joins us ahead of her MASSIVE title match with Toni Storm at Forbidden Door this Sunday LIVE in London! Athena talks her record-breaking reign as ROH Women’s Champion, getting praise from Jim Ross & reflecting on Ember Moon to Athena

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A.J. Francis and Moose Talk Brutal Slammiversary Spot, TNA Loyalty

August 12, 2025 • 19 mins
TNA stars AJ Francis and Moose sit down for an exclusive interview! AJ opens up about that brutal ladder spot at Slammiversary, why he re-signed with TNA over every other promotion, and his vision for First Cla$$, including possible recruits like Shotzi and Dakota Kai. Moose talks about TNA's rumored TV deal, WWE crossover buzz, and why he’s the one to finally take down Trick Williams.
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Matt Hardy on TNA’s New Era, Facing the Dudleys Again & Cementing the Hardy Legacy

August 4, 2025 • 11 mins
Matt Hardy opens up about TNA’s creative revival, rekindling the legendary feud with the Dudley's ahead of Bound for Glory, and the emotional ride of losing and regaining the tag team titles with Jeff Hardy. Matt shares insights into their evolving mindset, physical upkeep in their fifth decade, and the Hardys' return to the indie scene. No retirement plans—just pure passion. Don’t miss this deep dive into the present and future of...
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Karrion Kross Talks Life Is Fighting Memoir & WWE Contract Rumors

July 31, 2025 • 10 mins
Karrion Kross joins the show to discuss his powerful upcoming memoir Life Is Fighting, out August 5 — and opens up like never before about the personal struggles behind the persona. We also address swirling WWE contract rumors. Plus, we dig into the cryptic Kevin Sullivan voice message and the “world-altering” reveal he's been teasing.
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Ethan Page: From Ego to Icon – NXT, The Rock, and a Possible TNA Return?

July 18, 2025 • 9 mins
WWE's NXT North American Champion All Ego Ethan Page joins the show for one of his most revealing interviews yet. He breaks down his wild win over Ricky Starks at Great American Bash, shares what Shawn Michaels told him that changed everything, reflects on surprising backstage advice from The Rock, and responds to that viral “mid-wrestler energy” quote. Plus—could Ethan be making a return to TNA with AJ Styles at Slammiversary? 
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Speedball Mike Bailey on JetSpeed’s Rise, AEW’s Global Ambitions, and the “Canadian Invasion”

July 16, 2025 • 21 mins
Speedball Mike Bailey joins the show to talk about JetSpeed’s explosive rise in AEW and how his partnership with Kevin Knight became one of the most exciting duos in the tag division. We dive into AEW’s bold creative direction—from Texas Death Matches to EVP showdowns—and how it impacts rising stars like him. Speedball also shares his dream stadium for a JetSpeed moment, addresses the surge of top-tier Canadian talent in AEW, and p...
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The Street Profits Talk Being Left Off WrestleMania 41, The Tag Division & Going Solo

July 12, 2025 • 26 mins
WWE Tag Team Champions The Street Profits stop by to talk all things WWE and get real about the road ahead. They open up about not being on the WrestleMania 41 card and how that lit a fire under them. We dive into their thoughts on the mysterious and dangerous Wyatt Sicks, what it’s like to share a locker room with that chaos, and how it’s changing the landscape of WWE. Plus, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins respond to the question e...
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Tony Khan Talks AEW's Future, Trevor Lawrence, CMLL Partnership & Free Agent Strategy

July 1, 2025 • 24 mins
In this exclusive interview, AEW President Tony Khan opens up about the current direction of All Elite Wrestling, his strategic approach to signing talent, and what fans can expect next. We also get an exciting update on Trevor Lawrence, insights into AEW’s growing relationship with CMLL, and Tony’s thoughts on not scooping up every free agent that hits the market.
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Swerve Strickland Talks Rebook Shoe Deal, Will Ospreay Feud, Free Agency Advice

June 24, 2025 • 24 mins
Swerve Strickland joins us ahead of AEW in Kent and the road to All In Texas, and he does NOT hold back. We talk about the cultural impact of AEW Grand Slam in Arena México, his intense rivalry with Will Ospreay, and whether Hangman Page is ready to dethrone Moxley! Plus, Swerve shares how it feels to have fans clamoring for his Reebok collab and drops some advice for recently released free agents eyeing AEW.

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Joe Hendry Talks Viral Moments, Mr. Iguana Tease, and a Dream Match with John Cena

June 17, 2025 • 16 mins
Joe Hendry joins us ahead of TNA Wrestling's return to Pittsburgh (June 20-21) to talk about the company’s epic resurgence, the viral power of his entrance theme (now even in Spanish!), and how fans covering his music has taken on a life of its own. We dive into whether his photo with Mr. Iguana hints at a surprise tag team, and what it meant when James Storm got emotional seeing Joe at the top of TNA. Plus: Hendry reacts to Nic Ne...
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Karrion Kross on “Killer Kross” WrestleMania Promo, Top Selling Merch, Celebrities In WWE

June 13, 2025 • 17 mins
Karrion Kross pulls no punches in this raw and revealing interview! From the story behind his viral post-WrestleMania promo to dropping the "Killer Kross" name in WWE, nothing is off-limits. Kross opens up about the intensity of WWE’s hyper-competitive locker room, calls out why some superstars are criminally underrated, and doesn’t hold back when talking about Logan Paul and WWE’s fixation on celebrity moments. This is the side of...
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Jacob Fatu on The Bloodline, WrestleMania 41, and Wildest Anoa’i Family Stories

June 2, 2025 • 13 mins
Step inside the ring with WWE United States Champion Jacob Fatu, the Samoan Werewolf, as he joins us on the show to discuss the fallout from Backlash, including JC Mateo’s shocking debut and how it affects The Bloodline’s future. Jacob opens up about his emotional journey from watching The Usos during tough times to now standing alongside them as a prominent force in WWE. Plus, he shares what it felt like to win the U.S. Championsh...
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Aleister Black on WWE Return, Unfinished Business with Cody Rhodes & Unlocking His Dark Persona

May 30, 2025 • 14 mins
In this exclusive interview, ‪WWE‬ Superstar Aleister Black opens up about his highly anticipated return to the WWE, what felt different this time stepping through Gorilla, and Aleister addresses the online buzz around his unfinished business with Cody Rhodes.

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Gabe Kidd Calls Out The Rock, AEW Locker Room, and Leading NJPW’s New Era

May 27, 2025 • 14 mins
We sat down with Gabe Kidd before ‪@AEW‬'s Double or Nothing. Gabe doesn’t hold back—calling out The Rock, reflecting on his controversial comments about the AEW locker room, and breaking down what it really means to be part of Jon Moxley’s Death Riders.
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Josh Alexander on Joining AEW, Don Callis Alliance, & Becoming Maple Leaf Pro Champion

May 15, 2025 • 16 mins
In this exclusive interview, AEW star Josh Alexander opens up about his journey from reaching out to The Young Bucks in 2019 to finally becoming All Elite in 2025. Josh discusses what it means to represent Canadian wrestling in the prestigious Owen Hart Cup, the philosophy behind his unexpected alliance with Don Callis, and how he balances tradition with controversy as the Maple Leaf Pro Champion.

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