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 entrance moment, crossover goals beyond wrestling, and what he still has left to prove.

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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&rsquo;s viral entrance moment, crossover goals beyond wrestling, and what he still has left to prove.
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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.

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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 brings wrestling fans inside the biggest WWE, AEW, TNA, and UFC stories with weekly reactions, headline breakdowns, and interviews hosted by Battle. New wrestling news episodes drop Mondays, with bonus interviews on Thursdays. Follow @battlegroundpodcast and subscribe on YouTube for clips, full interviews, and weekly pro wrestling debate. Email the show: battle@iheartmedia.com

Battleground Podcast brings wrestling fans inside the biggest WWE, AEW, TNA, and UFC stories with weekly reactions, headline breakdowns, and interviews hosted by Battle. New wrestling news episodes drop Mondays, with bonus interviews on Thursdays. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/battlegroundpodcast">@battlegroundpodcast</a> and subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/battlegroundpodcast">YouTube</a> for clips, full interviews, and weekly pro wrestling debate.&nbsp;Email the show: battle@iheartmedia.com

AEW’s Swerve Strickland joins Battleground Podcast to talk Forbidden Door, Will Ospreay, becoming AEW World Champion, Prince Nana, and what it means to be the face of AEW.

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

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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 like genuine momentum. Plus, Josh shares his firsthand experience from Fanatics Fest NYC and what wrestling fans should know before attending.

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&rsquo;s WWE future and discuss why AEW Dynamite&rsquo;s ratings surge feels like genuine momentum. Plus, Josh shares his firsthand experience from Fanatics Fest NYC and what wrestling fans should know before attending.

Nick Aldis returns to the ring against Gunther at WWE SummerSlam, plus Bayley’s future, AEW’s ratings surge and a firsthand Fanatics Fest recap.

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

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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 he’s not waiting around for anyone to hand him his moment.

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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&rsquo;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 he&rsquo;s not waiting around for anyone to hand him his moment.
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Battle and Ricky get into SmackDown, Cody Rhodes, NXT, confidence, growth, and what fans should expect from this version of Ricky Saints moving forward.

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

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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 heel Cody Rhodes run, Montez Ford and the Street Profits needing a new direction, and Baron Corbin making his way back into the conversation.

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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&rsquo;s rise, a possible heel Cody Rhodes run, Montez Ford and the Street Profits needing a new direction, and Baron Corbin making his way back into the conversation.
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WWE’s Two-Night Problem, Oba Femi’s Future & Heel Cody

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

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