SummerSlam heads to Minneapolis for two nights and 12 matches—and WWE has some huge decisions to make. Battle and Josh predict the complete card, including CM Punk defending against Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns facing Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar battling Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell.

Could Cody finally turn heel? Is Brock walking into his final match? Does Nick Aldis return to the ring for good—and is Chelsea Green the perfect person to leave Minneapolis with the interim championship?

Listen to the full Battleground Podcast SummerSlam preview, make your picks and follow @battlegroundpodcast for coverage from Minneapolis.

SummerSlam heads to Minneapolis for two nights and 12 matches&mdash;and WWE has some huge decisions to make. Battle and Josh predict the complete card, including CM Punk defending against Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns facing Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar battling Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell.
Could Cody finally turn heel? Is Brock walking into his final match? Does Nick Aldis return to the ring for good&mdash;and is Chelsea Green the perfect person to leave Minneapolis with the interim championship?
Listen to the full Battleground Podcast SummerSlam preview, make your picks and follow @battlegroundpodcast for coverage from Minneapolis.

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.

Email the show: battle@iheartmedia.com

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 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.

New episodes drop every Monday—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.
New episodes drop every Monday&mdash;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>

Battle and Josh predict all 12 SummerSlam matches and debate Cody Rhodes turning heel, Brock Lesnar’s future and WWE’s biggest decisions in Minneapolis.

WWE SummerSlam 2026 Predictions: CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes & Full Card

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Karmen Petrovic joins Battle to reveal the pressure behind reviving Perros del Mal and why the idea could have been “one and done” if the Mexican crowd didn’t accept it. She also shares her hilarious first conversation with The Undertaker, explains the advice Natalya gave her and names Liv Morgan as the WWE Superstar she wants to face. Before the interview, Battle and Josh debate Penta’s path toward Roman Reigns, Chelsea Green’s injury and whether wrestling fans are being too quick to label Fatal Influence unsafe.

Karmen Petrovic joins Battle to reveal the pressure behind reviving Perros del Mal and why the idea could have been &ldquo;one and done&rdquo; if the Mexican crowd didn&rsquo;t accept it. She also&nbsp;shares her hilarious first conversation with The Undertaker, explains the advice Natalya gave her and names Liv Morgan as the WWE Superstar she wants to face. Before the interview, Battle and Josh debate Penta&rsquo;s path toward Roman Reigns, Chelsea Green&rsquo;s injury and whether wrestling fans are being too quick to label Fatal Influence unsafe.

Karmen Petrovic discusses the pressure behind Perros del Mal’s return, calls out Liv Morgan and shares her unforgettable first meeting with The Undertaker.

Karmen Petrovic Reveals the High-Stakes Plan Behind Perros del Mal’s Return

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David Crockett joins Battle and Eli to take you inside one of the most influential eras in professional wrestling. He shares how losing a coin flip put him behind the microphone, how Tony Schiavone got his start and what it felt like getting nearly turned inside out by Nikita Koloff.

David also discusses the Crockett Cup, the storytelling philosophy behind the NWA and the priceless wrestling history lost in a fire. Plus, he explains why he believes decades of Jim Crockett Promotions footage disappeared following the Turner sale and why the WCW crew proudly called themselves “Ted’s redheaded stepchildren.”

David Crockett joins Battle and Eli to take you inside one of the most influential eras in professional wrestling. He shares how losing a coin flip put him behind the microphone, how Tony Schiavone got his start and what it felt like getting nearly turned inside out by Nikita Koloff.
David also discusses the Crockett Cup, the storytelling philosophy behind the NWA and the priceless wrestling history lost in a fire. Plus, he explains why he believes decades of Jim Crockett Promotions footage disappeared following the Turner sale and why the WCW crew proudly called themselves &ldquo;Ted&rsquo;s redheaded stepchildren.&rdquo;

David Crockett on Jim Crockett Promotions’ Missing Tapes & Wrestling’s Lost History

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Allie and Rosemary are back together, holding the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Titles, and this DemonXBunny reunion means a lot more than nostalgia. Allie opens up about believing wrestling might no longer be possible for her, rediscovering how much she loves it, and the emotion that hit after winning the championships at Slammiversary. Plus, they get into Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Halloween Ends, and the horror crossover they would love to bring to TNA on AMC.

Before the interview, Battle remembers Dory Funk Jr., recaps SummerSlam in Minneapolis, and ranks his 10 greatest wrestling entrance themes of all time. 

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Allie and Rosemary are back together, holding the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Titles, and this DemonXBunny reunion means a lot more than nostalgia. Allie opens up about believing wrestling might no longer be possible for her, rediscovering how much she loves it, and the emotion that hit after winning the championships at Slammiversary.&nbsp;Plus, they get into Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees,&nbsp;Halloween Ends, and the horror crossover they would love to bring to TNA on AMC.
Before the interview, Battle remembers Dory Funk Jr., recaps SummerSlam in Minneapolis, and ranks his 10 greatest wrestling entrance themes of all time.&nbsp;
Follow the Show:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/battlegroundpodcast/">@battlegroundpodcast</a>
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Allie and Rosemary discuss the emotional DemonXBunny reunion, winning TNA tag-team gold, Allie’s love for wrestling returning, dream opponents, the Undead Realm, and horror movies.

Allie & Rosemary on DemonXBunny’s Return, TNA Gold & Falling Back in Love With Wrestling

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WWE SummerSlam 2026 Predictions: CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes & Full Card

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