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

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April 1, 2026 13 mins

Carmelo Hayes joins the Battleground for a thoughtful conversation about growth, pressure, and staying ready for what is next in WWE. He reflects on his journey from NXT to SmackDown, the mindset behind chasing championships, and the importance of keeping perspective while navigating speculation and expectations.

 

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This week on Battleground, Battle, Josh and Eli dives headfirst into the firestorm surrounding Sami Zayn’s shocking title win and why fans are furious about what it could mean for Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, and the road to WrestleMania. They also break down WWE’s Hall of Fame “Legacy” debate, question who still deserves their moment, and unpack why the Hall itself stil...

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Leon Slater, the youngest X Division Champion in TNA history, joins Battle to talk about his incredible journey from training at nine years old to representing TNA on John Cena's retirement night in front of the whole wrestling world. Leon opens up about the invaluable lessons he's received from Matt and Jeff Hardy, what it was like connecting with Amazing Red before breaking his record, and why a clash with Mike Santana might be t...

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This week Battle, Eli and Josh break down Ronda Rousey’s surprise AEW return, whether it actually moves the needle, and what it could mean for the women’s division. They also dive into the Ricochet social media controversy, where the line is between heel work and going too far, and how public backlash can impact a wrestler’s career. Plus, the road to WrestleMania heats up with talk on Jelly Roll, celebrity crossov...

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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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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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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 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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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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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 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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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