Battleground Podcast
Battleground Podcast is where wrestling fans get the stories behind the headlines. Hosted by Battle, the show mixes real fan energy, weekly WWE/AEW/TNA reactions, and interviews with the biggest names in pro wrestling. Whether it’s a PLE fallout show, a wild backstage story, or a headline-making conversation with your favorite wrestler, Battleground brings you into the group chat. New wrestling news episodes every Monday. Bonus interviews drop Thursdays. Email us: thebattlegroundpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Show Instagram: @battlegroundpodcast Twitter: @battlegroundihr Facebook: @battlegroundpod Subscribe to our YouTube: @battlegroundpodcast
Episodes
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.
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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.
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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 p...
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 AEW moving forward.
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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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, and what fans can expect at Satur...
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.
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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.
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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-style event of her own, and why she ...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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WrestleMania 42 is finally here, and Battle, Eli, and Josh are breaking down all 13 matches across both nights at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, including their picks, predictions, and honest takes on a WrestleMania season that has had the IWC fired up. From Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton and CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns, to whether Oba vs. Brock steals the show, to the celebrity controversy surrounding Pat McAfee, Jelly Roll, and IShowS...
On this episode of the Battleground Podcast, Kenny Omega opens up about AEW Dynasty, facing MJF, and how this version of himself is different from the past. He looks back on his iconic rivalry with Okada, the emotional connection to performing in Canada, and why the Golden Lovers story remains one of his proudest accomplishments. Kenny also tells the wild story of how he ended up with the legendary Red Octobers.
Elayna Black joins Battle in the Battleground to talk about her journey back to TNA and why it turned out to be the perfect place to rediscover her love for wrestling. Elayna opens up about stepping away from the business to protect her mental health, what "creative freedom" actually means to her now versus before, and why this version of Elayna Black is the most authentic one fans have ever seen. With TNA Rebellion in Cleveland on...
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