Tony Khan joins Battle to talk about listening to the AEW audience, staying flexible with booking plans, and why a rigid approach doesn’t work.

Ahead of Full Gear, Tony discusses Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher, answers whether Blood & Guts could become its own pay-per-view, and explains why AEW’s tributes to PAC and Brodie Lee were about honoring their lives rather than advancing storylines and the Jaguars’ push to win now without giving up their future.

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Tony Khan joins Battle to talk about listening to the AEW audience, staying flexible with booking plans, and why a rigid approach doesn&rsquo;t work.
Ahead of Full Gear, Tony discusses Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher, answers whether Blood &amp; Guts could become its own pay-per-view, and explains why AEW&rsquo;s tributes to PAC and Brodie Lee were about honoring their lives rather than advancing storylines and the Jaguars&rsquo; push to win now without giving up their future.
Listen to the full conversation and follow Battleground Podcast for more wrestling interviews and debate.&nbsp;

Tony Khan previews AEW Full Gear 2026 and discusses Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher, Blood and Guts, fan feedback, flexible booking, and AEW’s tribute shows.

Tony Khan on AEW Fan Feedback, Booking Changes & Full Gear 2026

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Tiffany Stratton cashed in on Chelsea Green at Crown Jewel, then beat Liv Morgan for the Crown Jewel Championship. Did WWE kick off a compelling heel run or take the spotlight away from Chelsea too soon?

Battle, Josh, and Eli break down the double title win, debate what Tiffany's next chapter should look like, and ask whether Penta and Je'Von Evans make sense as a tag team. They also talk Hank and Tank, the women's Blood and Guts match, WWE and AEW sharing a night, and why wrestling may need more clean finishes.

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Tiffany Stratton cashed in on Chelsea Green at Crown Jewel, then beat Liv Morgan for the Crown Jewel Championship. Did WWE kick off a compelling heel run or take the spotlight away from Chelsea too soon?
Battle, Josh, and Eli break down the double title win, debate what Tiffany's next chapter should look like, and ask whether Penta and Je'Von Evans make sense as a tag team. They also talk Hank and Tank, the women's Blood and Guts match, WWE and AEW sharing a night, and why wrestling may need more clean finishes.
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Battle, Josh, and Eli debate Tiffany Stratton's double win at Crown Jewel, WWE's new tag team, and AEW's Blood and Guts.

Tiffany Stratton's Double Crown Jewel Win: Smart Move or Chelsea Green's Moment Cut Short?

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Why was TNA the right fit for syX? Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw join Battle to talk about the unfinished business that kept them together and the creative collaboration helping them show more of who they are.

Samuel explains how a drawing on a napkin became a T-shirt and takes us inside his haircut video with Indi Hartwell. Plus, the team discusses the Hardys rivalry, the detail fans could miss at Halloween Horror Nights, and what getting a microphone means for this chapter of syX.

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Why was TNA the right fit for syX? Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw join Battle to talk about the unfinished business that kept them together and the creative collaboration helping them show more of who they are.
Samuel explains how a drawing on a napkin became a T-shirt and takes us inside his haircut video with Indi Hartwell. Plus, the team discusses the Hardys rivalry, the detail fans could miss at Halloween Horror Nights, and what getting a microphone means for this chapter of syX.
Follow Battleground Podcast for more wrestler interviews, and tell us: what do you want to see syX do next in TNA?

syX on the Hardys, TNA Creative & Samuel Shaw's Haircut Video

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Should CM Punk win the NXT Championship from Grayson Waller? Battle and Eli kick off with that hot take, then look at NXT and AEW Blood & Guts going head-to-head Wednesday, November 4. They also get into what a wrestler removing a promotion from their social-media bio might mean—and why Jordynne Grace’s WWE run has fans wondering what could have been.

Which show are you watching live, and do you treat a bio change as a real clue? Send your take to @battlegroundpodcast. Follow Battleground Podcast so you catch the next conversation.

Should CM Punk win the NXT Championship from Grayson Waller? Battle and Eli kick off with that hot take, then look at NXT and AEW Blood &amp; Guts going head-to-head Wednesday, November 4. They also get into what a wrestler removing a promotion from their social-media bio might mean&mdash;and why Jordynne Grace&rsquo;s WWE run has fans wondering what could have been.
Which show are you watching live, and do you treat a bio change as a real clue? Send your take to @battlegroundpodcast. Follow Battleground Podcast so you catch the next conversation.

Should CM Punk Win the NXT Title? | WWE vs. AEW on Wednesday

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Tony D’Angelo joins Battle on Battleground Podcast ahead of Halloween Havoc to talk about his match with Grayson Waller. Tony explains what changes when it is one-on-one, gives Waller credit for knowing how to build interest, and shares what he would do differently if he wins the NXT Championship back.

He also opens up about the pressure of carrying NXT as champion, moving on from The Don character, the kind of impact he wants to make on WWE’s main roster, and the NXT talent he thinks fans should keep an eye on. Follow Battleground Podcast for more wrestling interviews and reactions.

Tony D&rsquo;Angelo joins Battle on Battleground Podcast ahead of Halloween Havoc to talk about his match with Grayson Waller. Tony explains what changes when it is one-on-one, gives Waller credit for knowing how to build interest, and shares what he would do differently if he wins the NXT Championship back.
He also opens up about the pressure of carrying NXT as champion, moving on from The Don character, the kind of impact he wants to make on WWE&rsquo;s main roster, and the NXT talent he thinks fans should keep an eye on. Follow Battleground Podcast for more wrestling interviews and reactions.

ony D’Angelo joins Battle ahead of Halloween Havoc to preview Grayson Waller, reflect on his NXT Championship run and character evolution, and discuss what he wants from the next stage of his WWE career.

Tony D’Angelo on Grayson Waller, Halloween Havoc and Winning Back the NXT Title

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What wrestling character actually scared you growing up?

With Halloween right around the corner, Battle, Josh, and Eli are revisiting the scariest gimmicks in professional wrestling history. From the disturbing early days of Mankind and the terrifying debut of Kane to The Undertaker's Ministry of Darkness, Papa Shango, and Bray Wyatt's unforgettable creations, we're talking about the characters that genuinely gave wrestling fans nightmares.

Who was the scariest wrestler you ever watched?

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What wrestling character actually scared you growing up?
With Halloween right around the corner, Battle, Josh, and Eli are revisiting the scariest gimmicks in professional wrestling history. From the disturbing early days of Mankind and the terrifying debut of Kane to The Undertaker's Ministry of Darkness, Papa Shango, and Bray Wyatt's unforgettable creations, we're talking about the characters that genuinely gave wrestling fans nightmares.
Who was the scariest wrestler you ever watched?
Follow Battleground Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the free iHeartRadio app so you never miss an episode. And stick around for our upcoming interview with Tony D'Angelo!

Halloween is here, and Battle, Josh, and Eli are remembering wrestling's scariest gimmicks! From Mankind and Kane to Bray Wyatt, The Undertaker, and Abyss, which character actually gave you nightmares?

The Scariest Wrestling Gimmicks Ever: Mankind, Bray Wyatt, Kane & More

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Does Sami Zayn feel like WWE’s top champion? Battle and Josh get into Roman Reigns’ comments about the title, Sami’s place in the main-event picture, and what a champion-versus-champion match with Roman could mean.

Then Battle sits down with WWE Superstar Kit Wilson. Kit talks about what The Miz has taught him, the creative pitches he hopes to bring to WWE, his book club with Axiom, and why he wants to help redefine masculinity.

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Does Sami Zayn feel like WWE&rsquo;s top champion? Battle and Josh get into Roman Reigns&rsquo; comments about the title, Sami&rsquo;s place in the main-event picture, and what a champion-versus-champion match with Roman could mean.
Then Battle sits down with WWE Superstar Kit Wilson. Kit talks about what The Miz has taught him, the creative pitches he hopes to bring to WWE, his book club with Axiom, and why he wants to help redefine masculinity.
Subscribe to the Battleground Podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the next conversation.
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Does Sami Zayn Feel Like WWE’s Top Champion? Plus Kit Wilson Joins the Show

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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 matter as much as the biggest moves, and what makes a wrestling match feel like a fight. Follow Battleground Podcast so you don’t miss the next conversation.

Ilja Dragunov joins Battle on Battleground Podcast to talk about why AEW felt like the right next step&mdash;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&rsquo;s looking for in AEW.
Dragunov also shares what he learned from Gunther, why the small details in a match can matter as much as the biggest moves, and what makes a wrestling match feel like a fight. Follow Battleground Podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the next conversation.

Ilja Dragunov joins Battle to discuss his move to AEW, his WrestleDream entrance, keeping his name, and the storytelling behind his hard-hitting matches.

Why AEW Felt Right for Ilja Dragunov and What He Wants His Matches to Say

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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 and Swerve Strickland, and Ilja Dragunov’s AEW debut. Follow Battleground Podcast so you don’t miss the next episode.

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&rsquo;s planned retirement in 2027 and whether he needs an AEW World Championship run, Jay White&rsquo;s return, the stacked tag team division, Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland, and Ilja Dragunov&rsquo;s AEW debut. Follow Battleground Podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the next episode.

Battle and Eli recap AEW WrestleDream, debate the Clockwork Carnage main event, and discuss Adam Copeland’s retirement plans, Jay White’s return, AEW’s tag division and more.

AEW WrestleDream: Was Clockwork Carnage a Hit?

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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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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 Pok&eacute;mon collection. Plus, Kyle gives us an update on those sunglasses fans have been asking for!
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Kyle Fletcher on Teaming With Kevin Knight, The Young Bucks & His AEW World Title Goals

Kyle Fletcher Talks WrestleDream, AEW's Future, Anime Gear & His Pokémon Obsession

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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 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&nbsp;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>

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&nbsp;and you never know who might stop by.
Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/battlegroundpodcast/">@battlegroundpodcast</a> and subscribe on YouTube for clips, full interviews, and more.
Email the show: <a href="mailto:battle@iheartmedia.com">battle@iheartmedia.com</a>

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