Battleground Podcast

Battleground Podcast

The Battleground Podcast is your go-to source for the latest in pro wrestling, featuring weekly coverage, hot takes, breaking stories, and exclusive interviews with stars from WWE, AEW, TNA, UFC, and beyond. Hosted by Battle alongside fellow wrestling fans Eli & Josh, the podcast is built for fans, by fans! New episodes drop weekly. Email us: thebattlegroundpodcast@gmail.com Follow us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlegroundpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/battlegroundihr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlegroundpod Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/battlegroundpodcast

Episodes

Nia Jax & Lash Legend Talk Dominance, Tom Brady's WWE Callout & Calling Out the Bella

March 20, 2026 • 16 mins

The Irresistible Forces, WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Nia Jax and Lash Legend, stop by the Battleground to talk about their dominant reign, Lash's journey from the WNBA to the WWE to pinning Rhea Ripley for gold, and what it really means to represent for the bigger, stronger women in WWE. The champs fire back at Tom Brady's "fake and scripted" comments, and give their entrance song wish list featuring Cardi B and Megan Thee Stall...

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MVP Breaks Down the Hurt Syndicate, AEW's Best Young Talent & Why Bobby & Shelton Are a Different Species

March 17, 2026 • 23 mins

Montel Vontavious Porter — MVP — stops by the Battleground Podcast. The vocal representative of the Hurt Syndicate opens up about what makes AEW feel like a true second wind, the organic brotherhood behind Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, and why the faction might be adding a new member sooner than you think. Plus, MVP explains why MJF didn't make the cut.

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Exclusive: Swerve Strickland on AEW Revolution, Raising the Bar, and Building a One-of-One Legacy

March 10, 2026 • 22 mins
AEW superstar Swerve Strickland joins the Battleground Podcast ahead of AEW Revolution to talk about his dangerous mindset, his clash with Brody King, and why 2026 is all about putting the entire roster on notice. He opens up about how his military background shaped his discipline, how Killshot helped build the confidence behind Swerve Strickland, and why constant evolution has defined every stage of his career. Swerve also reflect...
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Ricky Saints On Locker Room Culture, Cody's Advice & Vengeance Day Preview

March 3, 2026 • 18 mins
Ricky Saints stops by The Battleground Podcast ahead of NXT Vengeance Day to talk big goals (including becoming a two-time NXT Champion), his acting debut on Wild Cards, and what’s made the NXT locker room stand out during his first year in the brand. He also reflects on the moments he knew he was a star, the advice Cody Rhodes has given him behind the scenes, and we even put him on the spot to call a “famous friend” from his conta...

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Trick Williams Talks WWE Rise, TNA Title History, and Big Co-Signs

February 24, 2026 • 12 mins
WWE Superstar Trick Williams sits down for an exclusive interview to talk his rise from NXT to becoming “Mr. Main Event of SmackDown,” the unreal Royal Rumble crowd reaction in Saudi Arabia, and what “Whoop That Trick” means around the world. He also reflects on making history as the first active WWE star to hold the TNA Title, gives flowers to Joe Hendry, and addresses big-time co-signs from Mark Henry and Drew McIntyre.

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WWE Star Liv Morgan On Her Royal Rumble Win, WrestleMania 42 Decision, Video Games & Sneakers

February 17, 2026 • 16 mins
We’re on the road to WrestleMania 42 and WWE superstar Liv Morgan is on Battleground Podcast fresh off winning the Royal Rumble and yes, she says she’s the “greatest Rumble winner of all time.” Liv opens up about being “lost in the sauce” after the win, tuning out online noise, Riott Squad lessons, and what’s next with Judgment Day, plus Dominik Mysterio, WWE 2K26, Grand Theft Auto VI, and why she stopped wrestling in sneakers.
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Daria Ray on Her TNA Return & Why She’s Back

February 10, 2026 • 15 mins
Daria Ray joins the Battleground Podcast to talk about her shocking return to TNA. Daria opens up about reinventing herself, having real creative control for the first time, and why this run feels different from anything she’s done before. She also discusses bringing Elayna Black into TNA, the energy inside the locker room during the AMC debut. Plus, Daria reflects on winning the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles, almost retiring from wr...

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Tony Khan Talks New AEW Signings, AJ Styles, Britt Baker Update

February 4, 2026 • 25 mins
Tony Khan sits down with the Battleground Podcast ahead of a massive AEW Dynamite! We talk about the shocking debut and TNT Title win of Tommaso Ciampa, and the latest on Britt Baker’s return. Tony also opens up about the future of ROH, the AEW women's division, and reflects on the legendary career of AJ Styles.

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Jaida Parker Breaks Her Silence: NXT Return, Main Roster Dreams & Defining Her Legacy

January 29, 2026 • 13 mins
Jaida Parker is here and she does not hold back! We dive into her shocking NXT return, why she chose to interrupt Blake Monroe, and what's really going through her mind with all the main roster talk. She shares the story behind that viral slap on Roxanne Perez, lessons from Out The Mud, and how her athletic background still drives her today.

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Josh Alexander Talks Kenny Omega Dream Match, Signing With AEW and His Comeback After Injury

January 20, 2026 • 18 mins
AEW's Josh Alexander joins the Battleground Podcast to talk about wrestling dream opponents like Kenny Omega, and why WrestleMania was never part of the vision. Josh clears the air on turning down WWE NXT and reveals why he stayed true to his path. We explore how his 2015 neck injury became a turning point in his life and career, shaping his mindset on wrestling and resilience. Josh also reflects on the Don Callis Family’s big 2025...

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From Fandango to JDC: The Career, The Risk, and The Final Match

January 13, 2026 • 18 mins
Few careers in professional wrestling are defined by constant reinvention quite like JDC’s. From the moment the world met Fandango on the grandest stage, to the unexpected chemistry of his tag team run with Tyler Breeze, and now to his grittier, more grounded chapter in TNA Wrestling, JDC joins us for a candid conversation about identity, longevity, and knowing when it’s time to walk away.


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Tony Khan: Talks AEW’s Evolution, “Creative Control” and NJPW/CMLL Collabs

January 7, 2026 • 21 mins
AEW President Tony Khan joins the Battleground Podcast for a deep-dive on how AEW has evolved since Year One, what fans still get wrong about creative freedom/creative control, and the real misconceptions around competition in pro wrestling. Plus: the business vs. fan balance in AEW x New Japan and what the G1 Climax in Chicago means behind the scenes.

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WWE’s Je’Von Evans on Being “The Future,” Facing AJ Styles & What Comes Next

December 23, 2025 • 15 mins
Je’Von Evans (@WWEJeVonEvans) is one of the most talked-about young stars in WWE and the hype is only growing. Je’Von sits down the Battleground Podcast and opens up about being labeled “the future” of WWE. He also breaks down stepping into the ring with AJ Styles, what it meant hearing John Cena say “He is for real,” and the electric atmosphere from his triple-threat match in AAA with Laredo Kid and Jack Cartwheel.

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Undesirable to Undeniable: Mike Santana on Rock Bottom, Redemption & Becoming the Face of TNA

December 16, 2025 • 14 mins
Mike Santana sits down for a raw, honest conversation about losing the TNA Championship just 31 days after winning it and why that moment changed everything. Santana opens up about hitting rock bottom, breaking the cycle of self-sabotage, rebuilding himself after AEW, and turning pain into fuel. He also discusses his upcoming steel cage match, his contractual rematch with Frankie Kazarian at TNA Genesis, the emotional Immersed docu...

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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.

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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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