Smashing Pumpkins frontman and NWA President Billy Corgan joins Battle to discuss AI-generated music and why he rejected technology designed to game his songwriting. Corgan also explains why wrestling’s best days are ahead and how booking an NWA show compares to building a concert setlist.

Smashing Pumpkins frontman and NWA President Billy Corgan joins Battle to discuss AI-generated music and why he rejected technology designed to game his songwriting.&nbsp;Corgan also explains why wrestling&rsquo;s best days are ahead and how booking an NWA show compares to building a concert setlist.

Battleground Podcast takes wrestling fans beyond the headlines with honest reactions and opinions of the biggest stories across WWE, AEW, TNA and the world of professional wrestling. Hosted by Battle, new episodes drop every Monday and you never know who might stop by!

Follow @battlegroundpodcast and subscribe on YouTube for full interviews, must-see clips and more wrestling talk.

Email the show: battle@iheartmedia.com

Battleground Podcast takes wrestling fans beyond the headlines with honest reactions and opinions of the biggest stories across WWE, AEW, TNA and the world of professional wrestling.&nbsp;Hosted by Battle, new episodes drop every Monday and you never know who might stop by!
Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/battlegroundpodcast/">@battlegroundpodcast</a> and subscribe on YouTube for full interviews, must-see clips and more wrestling talk.
Email the show: <a href="mailto:battle@iheartmedia.com">battle@iheartmedia.com</a>

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.

Battleground Podcast

Battleground Podcast takes wrestling fans inside the biggest stories from WWE, AEW, TNA, and beyond. Hosted by Battle, the show features weekly reactions, breaking-news discussions, in-depth interviews, and plenty of pro wrestling debate.

New episodes drop every Monday—and you never know who might stop by.

Follow @battlegroundpodcast and subscribe on YouTube for clips, full interviews, and more.

Email the show: battle@iheartmedia.com

Battleground Podcast takes wrestling fans inside the biggest stories from WWE, AEW, TNA, and beyond. Hosted by Battle, the show features weekly reactions, breaking-news discussions, in-depth interviews, and plenty of pro wrestling debate.
New episodes drop every Monday&mdash;and you never know who might stop by.
Follow @battlegroundpodcast and subscribe on YouTube for clips, full interviews, and more.
Email the show: <a href="mailto:battle@iheartmedia.com">battle@iheartmedia.com</a>

Billy Corgan joins Battle to discuss AI in music, authenticity, NWA streaming, wrestling’s mainstream future and the connection between booking a card and building a concert setlist.

Billy Corgan on AI Music, the NWA & Why Wrestling’s Best Days Are Ahead

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Is AEW setting up Swerve Strickland with Kofi and Austin Creed—and if so, is that really the biggest way to debut them? Battle and Eli debate whether the former New Day duo should jump straight into the trios picture or enter AEW as a major tag-team attraction.

Then the guys break down why Penta looks like the clear choice to challenge Roman Reigns in Mexico City, what Los Perros del Mal adds to the story and whether Chelsea Green should keep the Interim WWE Women’s Championship through her 30-day injury deadline.

 

Is AEW setting up Swerve Strickland with Kofi and Austin Creed&mdash;and if so, is that really the biggest way to debut them? Battle and Eli debate whether the former New Day duo should jump straight into the trios picture or enter AEW as a major tag-team attraction.
Then the guys break down why Penta looks like the clear choice to challenge Roman Reigns in Mexico City, what Los Perros del Mal adds to the story and whether Chelsea Green should keep the Interim WWE Women&rsquo;s Championship through her 30-day injury deadline.
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Battle and Eli debate Swerve Strickland’s potential AEW partners, Penta’s apparent path toward Roman Reigns and Chelsea Green’s 30-day championship deadline.

Should The New Day Join Swerve in AEW? Plus Penta vs. Roman & Chelsea Green

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Karmen Petrovic joins Battle to reveal the pressure behind reviving Perros del Mal and why the idea could have been “one and done” if the Mexican crowd didn’t accept it. She also shares her hilarious first conversation with The Undertaker, explains the advice Natalya gave her and names Liv Morgan as the WWE Superstar she wants to face. Before the interview, Battle and Josh debate Penta’s path toward Roman Reigns, Chelsea Green’s injury and whether wrestling fans are being too quick to label Fatal Influence unsafe.

Karmen Petrovic joins Battle to reveal the pressure behind reviving Perros del Mal and why the idea could have been &ldquo;one and done&rdquo; if the Mexican crowd didn&rsquo;t accept it. She also&nbsp;shares her hilarious first conversation with The Undertaker, explains the advice Natalya gave her and names Liv Morgan as the WWE Superstar she wants to face. Before the interview, Battle and Josh debate Penta&rsquo;s path toward Roman Reigns, Chelsea Green&rsquo;s injury and whether wrestling fans are being too quick to label Fatal Influence unsafe.

Karmen Petrovic discusses the pressure behind Perros del Mal’s return, calls out Liv Morgan and shares her unforgettable first meeting with The Undertaker.

Karmen Petrovic Reveals the High-Stakes Plan Behind Perros del Mal’s Return

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David Crockett joins Battle and Eli to take you inside one of the most influential eras in professional wrestling. He shares how losing a coin flip put him behind the microphone, how Tony Schiavone got his start and what it felt like getting nearly turned inside out by Nikita Koloff.

David also discusses the Crockett Cup, the storytelling philosophy behind the NWA and the priceless wrestling history lost in a fire. Plus, he explains why he believes decades of Jim Crockett Promotions footage disappeared following the Turner sale and why the WCW crew proudly called themselves “Ted’s redheaded stepchildren.”

David Crockett joins Battle and Eli to take you inside one of the most influential eras in professional wrestling. He shares how losing a coin flip put him behind the microphone, how Tony Schiavone got his start and what it felt like getting nearly turned inside out by Nikita Koloff.
David also discusses the Crockett Cup, the storytelling philosophy behind the NWA and the priceless wrestling history lost in a fire. Plus, he explains why he believes decades of Jim Crockett Promotions footage disappeared following the Turner sale and why the WCW crew proudly called themselves &ldquo;Ted&rsquo;s redheaded stepchildren.&rdquo;

David Crockett on Jim Crockett Promotions’ Missing Tapes & Wrestling’s Lost History

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Billy Corgan on AI Music, the NWA & Why Wrestling’s Best Days Are Ahead

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