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.

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>

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?

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!

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

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