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

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 …

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

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 shou…

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

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 hairc…

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

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 Gr…

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

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 b…

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

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 …

Does Sami Zayn Feel Like WWE’s Top Champion? Plus Kit Wilson Joins the Show

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 h…

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

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 o…

AEW WrestleDream: Was Clockwork Carnage a Hit?

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 retiremen…

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

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 updat…