Battleground Podcast

Ilja Dragunov joins Battle on Battleground Podcast to talk about why AEW felt like the right next step—and what he wants fans to see in this new chapter. He looks back on the emotion of hearing his entrance music at WrestleDream, explains how he was able to keep his name, and talks about the kind of challenge he’s looking for in AEW.

Dragunov also shares what he learned from Gunther, why the small details in a match can...

AEW WrestleDream is in the books, and Battle and Josh are breaking down the matches, surprises and biggest talking points from the show. Was Clockwork Carnage the chaotic kind of fun AEW should bring back, or was the format a one-time experiment?

They also discuss Adam Copeland’s planned retirement in 2027 and whether he needs an AEW World Championship run, Jay White’s return, the stacked tag team division, Hangman Page...

Kyle Fletcher returns to Battleground Podcast ahead of AEW WrestleDream! We talk about teaming with Kevin Knight against The Young Bucks, his picks for AEW's next Four Pillars, anime-inspired ring gear, what he's learned from The Miz, and his growing Pokémon collection. Plus, Kyle gives us an update on those sunglasses fans have been asking for!

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Penta has the briefcase, but who should he cash in on? Battle and Josh break down WWE Money in the Bank, Tiffany Stratton’s second win and Leon Slater’s TNA title moment, plus Josh catches up with Mick Foley about AEW, Tony Khan and his new Christmas movie at New York Comic Con.

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Will Ospreay is AEW World Champion after finally beating Jon Moxley—but is he now the face of AEW? Battle and Eli break down AEW All Out, the Okada challenge, Andrade’s red-hot second run, Britt Baker’s return, Steven Borden’s injury and the criticism surrounding AEW safety. Plus, WWE ran Chicago the same day before holding its show for YouTube opposite Dynamite. Subscribe to Battleground Podcast for more re...

WWE Superstar Tiffany Stratton returns to Battleground Podcast to talk with Battle about finding her voice in WWE and what she'd bring to another heel run. She discusses the possibility of becoming a Paul Heyman girl, making music with Lil Yachty on Twitch, revisiting her Becky Lynch match at NXT No Mercy, getting feedback from Triple H, her Hollywood priorities, WrestleMania dream opponents, and more!

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AEW'S Speedball Mike Bailey joins Battle to talk about the contract offer he accepted that ultimately never came together, his history with Will Ospreay and why beating him for the AEW World Championship would mean so much, Tony Khan showing faith in him with his Jon Moxley match, watching Konosuke Takeshita develop into one of the world’s best, the AEW rivalries he still wants with Kevin Knight, Jos...

Brad Williams (@funnybrad) is a stand-up comedian, actor and massive wrestling fan. He joins the Battleground Podcast to talk about the Tall Tales Tour, becoming Minihausen at WWE SummerSlam, watching the show backstage with Big E, why professional wrestling has influenced his comedy, returning to Chris Jericho’s Rock ’N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea, wanting a full match with Hornswoggle, performing at Nashville’...

Tommaso Ciampa joins the Battleground Podcast to talk about his run in AEW and why he feels like he's just getting started. Ciampa opens up about reconnecting with Mark Briscoe, the evolution of the Psycho Killer, and why MJF and Jon Moxley top his list for a long-term AEW feud. Plus, he talks Okada, Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, the championships he wants to chase, and his goal of becoming a bona fide main event player in AEW.

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When does a celebrity actually help professional wrestling—and when are they just taking somebody else’s spot? Battle and Josh debate Lil Yachty, Bad Bunny, Logan Paul, Jelly Roll, Pat McAfee and the celebrity appearances that worked, along with the ones that never should’ve touched a WrestleMania main event.

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NWA World Women’s Champion La Princesa Tiffany Nieves joins Battle for an interview that quickly goes completely off the rails. Tiffany talks becoming a Grand Slam Champion, making history in the NWA, the road that brought her to the top, beating cancer and the deeper meaning behind “Stay Beautiful.” Plus, she explains why nobody in the NWA works harder than La Princesa — and why Battle apparently should&rsq...

AEW All In delivered a massive weekend of wrestling, and we're breaking down Will Ospreay's huge win, the arrival of New Level, Britt Baker's return, Mercedes Moné making history, and everything else that had us buzzing. We also look at what could be next for Ospreay, why AEW's tag team division suddenly feels loaded, and whether All In captured the feeling wrestling's biggest shows have been missing. Plus, we react to NXT Heatwave...

WWE NXT Double Champion Myles Borne joins Battle ahead of NXT Heatwave tonight to talk about pulling double duty, training with AJ Styles, and the pressure that comes with carrying two championships. He also opens up about the Randy Orton comparisons, his journey from NXT Level Up to becoming one of NXT’s fastest-rising stars, and why he wants fans to focus on what he can do in the ring...

Kyle Fletcher joins Battle ahead of AEW All In to discuss the growing tension inside the Don Callis Family, why Kazuchika Okada’s actions raised serious red flags, and what makes the upcoming showdown with Okada and Konosuke Takeshita so combustible.

Fletcher also opens up about the guilt that followed Mark Davis’ injury, whether he has outgrown A...

AEW All In is one week away, and Battle and Eli are breaking down the loaded Wembley card, the matches with show-stealing potential and the surprise names who could appear in the Casino Gauntlet.

The show also reacts to CM Punk versus Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn’s shocking involvement, discuss where Ilja Dragunov could go following his reported WWE departure...