Battleground Podcast

Battleground Podcast

The Battleground Podcast delivers weekly coverage of the biggest stories in professional wrestling, from breaking headlines to in-depth interviews with top WWE, AEW, and TNA talent. Hosted by Battle and Eli, the show blends insider access, sharp analysis, and fan-first energy to bring listeners closer to the action than ever before. Subscribe and join the conversation ringside. 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

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Maxxine Dupri Reveals Her Journey From Underdog to Champion

December 9, 2025 • 14 mins
WWE Intercontinental Champion Maxxine Dupri joins the Battleground Podcast today! Fresh off her shocking win at Madison Square Garden, Maxxine breaks down the moment that changed everything, her evolution from underdog to champion, training under Natalya, handling early criticism, and whether the Dupri/LA Knight connection could ever return to WWE TV.

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Wren Sinclair on NXT Deadline, No Quarter Catch Crew Drama & Her Defining Moment in WWE

December 2, 2025 • 15 mins
Wren Sinclair joins the show today to talk NXT Deadline, and how her first experience in that match shaped her. She gets real about her rise in NXT, the chemistry with Kendal Grey, and where she fits in a stacked women’s division. Wren also reflects on the defining moments of her journey from NWA to NXT and how they’ve shaped the competitor she is today.

If you’re an NXT fan, this is a MUST-LISTEN episode.
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FTR on 3-Peat AEW Tag Title Hunt, Stokely’s Role, & The Future of Tag Team Wrestling

November 25, 2025 • 24 mins
FTR returns to the Battleground Podcast. We talk their upcoming match for a potential three-peat as AEW Tag Team Champions, the rise of Brody/Bandido, and how unorthodox challengers stack up against the self-proclaimed greatest tag team of all time and their iconic feud with the Briscoe Brothers.

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Exclusive: Tatum Paxley Talks NXT Gold, Dream Matches & Future Moves!

November 18, 2025 • 10 mins
NXT Women’s Champion Tatum Paxley joins The Battleground Podcast to talk about her huge win at Halloween Havoc, what it means to finally stand on her own, and why her reign will feel different from any other. Plus, she reveals her dream opponent for a title defense and shares thoughts on a possible move to Raw or SmackDown.
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Harley Cameron Talks Women’s Blood & Guts, AEW Fan Love & Her Turning-Point Moment

November 11, 2025 • 17 mins
Harley Cameron joins the  Battleground Podcast⁩  for an electric convo about her huge upset win with Willow Nightingale, performing in front of a wild Australian crowd at @AEW⁩  Grand Slam, the first-ever women’s Blood & Guts match, and the moment she realized wrestling was truly her path. If you love AEW, women’s wrestling, or Harley’s insane multi-talent energy, this one’s for you.
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Jackson Drake on Winning WWE EVOLVE Gold at 22, Future in WWE and The Vanity Project

November 4, 2025 • 11 mins
Today we're joined by the WWE EVOLVE Men’s Champion Jackson Drake, and this dude is only 22 and already holding WWE gold. You’ve seen him every Wednesday on EVOLVE on Tubi at 8ET, and now he’s here talking about the moment everything changed and realizing he was about to make history. We get into The Vanity Project, the pressure of being the guy at such a young age, and what’s next.
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Braun Strowman Talks ‘Semi-Retired’ Life, Everything On The Menu & WWE Future

October 28, 2025 • 11 mins
Braun Strowman joins the show to talk about his brand-new USA Network series Everything On The Menu, stepping away from full-time wrestling, and what’s next for “The Monster Among Men.” We dive into how the concept for the show came to life, what fans can expect, and how he’s balancing life outside the ring with new opportunities in TV and acting.
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Jacy Jayne on NXT Halloween Havoc, Tatum Paxley Title Match & Proving She’s More Than #2

October 23, 2025 • 15 mins
NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne joins the show ahead of NXT Halloween Havoc to talk about her title defense against Tatum Paxley, breaking out of Toxic Attraction, and why she's not just #2 anymore. She also shares how TNA changed her mindset and what drives her as champion.
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The Young Bucks Interview: The Elite’s Future, Jurassic Express Feud & PWG Plans

October 21, 2025 • 29 mins
The Young Bucks to talk about the uncertain future of The Elite, and the recent revival of Being the Elite. They also discuss how AEW has elevated tag team wrestling, the legacy they’ve built so far, and what’s still unfinished, including whether they’ll one day own PWG. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive AEW interviews and pro wrestling content every week.
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Grayson Waller on Viral Meet & Greet, Heat with Fans & Logan Paul Comparisons

October 14, 2025 • 14 mins
Grayson Waller opens up about that viral meet & greet moment, keeping his character real, the line between good and bad heat, being compared to Logan Paul, and what it’s like working with Cena and Edge.

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Bronson Reed on Working with Paul Heyman, Clash in Paris with Roman Reigns & WWE Comeback Story

October 7, 2025 • 14 mins
Former NXT North American Champion Bronson Reed joins the Battleground Podcast to talk about being called The Tribal Thief by Paul Heyman, what it was really like going toe-to-toe with Roman Reigns at Clash in Paris, and how getting released in 2021 reshaped his career. He also reacts to rumors about joining The Vision with Seth Rollins and reveals who he’d want performing his entrance theme live!

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Jack Perry on AEW Return, Being the Scapegoat & Reuniting With Luchasaurus

September 30, 2025 • 27 mins
Jack Perry joins the show for his first interview since returning to AEW! He breaks down his surprise comeback at All Out and reuniting with Luchasaurus. Jack also opens up about his time as the “Scapegoat”, the fan theories leading up to his return, and if Jungle Boy is officially a thing of the past.

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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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