Nick Aldis vs. Gunther: One WWE Match or a Full-Time Return?

Nick Aldis is officially stepping back into the ring against Gunther at WWE SummerSlam, but will this be a one-off or the beginning of a full-time comeback? Battle and Eli break down what the match means for both men, debate Bayley’s WWE future and discuss why AEW Dynamite’s ratings surge feels lik…

Ricky Saints On Joining SmackDown, Cody Rhodes & Proving Himself In WWE

WWE Superstar Ricky Saints joins Battle on the Battleground Podcast to talk about his current run, what this next chapter means to him, and how he’s approaching life under the WWE spotlight. Ricky also opens up about SmackDown, Cody Rhodes, his time in NXT, learning how to level up in WWE, and why…

WWE’s Two-Night Problem, Oba Femi’s Future & Heel Cody

Battle, Eli, and Josh debut Opening Bell, around your wrestling hot takes. This week, the crew debates two-night WWE events, SummerSlam, ticket prices, the Cody/Punk/Seth/Roman main event picture, and whether WWE is doing enough to build the next wave of stars. Plus, Oba Femi’s rise, a possible he…

Penta on Bringing Back the 6-Sided Ring, AAA & His WWE Future

WWE Superstar Penta joins Battle on the Battleground Podcast to talk about becoming Intercontinental Champion, his Cero Miedo movement, and why he wants to be the first Penta and not the next Rey Mysterio. Penta also opens up about AAA, TNA, Lucha Underground, Mike Santana and LAX, and whether WWE …

WWE SummerSlam 2026 & AEW All In: Lesnar vs Oba HIAC, Roman vs Seth, MJF/Ospreay/Omega

Battle, Eli, and Josh break down a loaded week in pro wrestling as WWE SummerSlam starts taking shape with Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, and Cody Rhodes trying to get back into the title picture against Sami Zayn. Plus, the guys dive into AEW’s road…

Anthony Bowens Talks AEW Singles Run, The Acclaimed & Brawl in the Ballpark

AEW star Anthony Bowens joins Battle to talk about Brawl in the Ballpark with the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, his evolution in AEW, The Acclaimed, and what this version of Anthony Bowens has that the first version didn’t. Bowens also opens up about his singles run, whose opinion matters most, …

Sami Zayn Wins WWE Title! Forbidden Door, Slammiversary & Great American Bash Recap

Sami Zayn is finally WWE Champion, and Battle, Eli & Josh break down a loaded weekend in pro wrestling with full reactions to WWE Night of Champions, NXT Great American Bash, TNA Slammiversary, and AEW Forbidden Door. Subscribe to Battleground Podcast, share this episode with a wrestling fan, and h…

Tavion Heights Talks WWE NXT Great American Bash, Myles Borne & North American Title Match

WWE NXT star Tavion Heights joins the show ahead of NXT Great American Bash, where he challenges Myles Borne for the NXT North American Championship live this Sunday on The CW. Tavion talks about chasing his first NXT championship, proving he’s more than just an Olympic-level wrestler, and what fan…

Swerve Strickland Talks Will Ospreay, AEW Forbidden Door & Being The Face of AEW

AEW star Swerve Strickland sits down with Battle ahead of AEW Forbidden Door to talk about Will Ospreay, their history, and what this next chapter means for his career. Swerve opens up about life after becoming AEW World Champion, the pressure of being called the face of AEW, Prince Nana’s viral en…

BREAKING: Trey Miguel Announces He Re-Signed With TNA on Battleground Podcast

Trey Miguel makes breaking news on Battleground Podcast, revealing that he has re-signed with TNA Wrestling. Trey opens up about why TNA is home, his friendship with Teddy Swims, his injury comeback, and what this next chapter means for his career. Plus, he talks championship goals, proving people …