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
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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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May 5, 2025 • 15 mins
WWE Superstar Raquel Rodriguez returns to the Battleground Podcast head of Monday Night Raw! Raquel talks abouy reclaiming the Women’s Tag Team Championships with Liv Morgan, how it feels to make history as a 4-time champ, and her dream of going after the Intercontinental Title. Raquel also opens up about her Mexican-American heritage, growing up near the Texas border, Plus, we talk the exciting WWE x AAA partnership, potential dre...
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April 23, 2025 • 22 mins
@jasminstclaire joins the show to talk about her transition from adult entertainment to the extreme world of ECW, training behind the curtain, and the pain of the kendo stick! We dive into the evolution of women’s wrestling, her role in WrestleCon Las Vegas!
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In this exclusive interview, WWE Superstar Angelo Dawkins discusses his recent heel turn at the Royal Rumble, sharing the motivations behind this bold move and its impact on his in-ring persona. Dawkins also addresses the emerging threats in the tag team division, naming recent WWE signees who pose challenges to the Street Profits' dominance. Looking ahead, he outlines his goals for the remainder of 2025 and his vision for solidify...
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April 9, 2025 • 16 mins
Ahead of AEW Dynasty, we sat down with Will Ospreay to talk about his upcoming Owen Hart Foundation Tournament match against Kevin Knight. Ospreay shares how teaming with Knight on AEW Dynamite impacts his mindset now that they're opponents, the real meaning of the Owen Hart Cup to him, and why his steel cage war with Kyle Fletcher may just be one of the greatest of all time. He also reflects on last year’s instant classic against ...
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April 2, 2025 • 12 mins
In this Battleground Podcast exclusive, Battle sits down with the newest star of TNA Wrestling, Maggie Lee! Maggie shares why she chose TNA over other opportunities, what fans can expect from her, and her goals in the company. Don’t miss this inside look at her journey, signing, and what’s next in TNA Wrestling!
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