Swerve Strickland joins us ahead of AEW in Kent and the road to All In Texas, and he does NOT hold back. We talk about the cultural impact of AEW Grand Slam in Arena México, his intense rivalry with Will Ospreay, and whether Hangman Page is ready to dethrone Moxley! Plus, Swerve shares how it feels to have fans clamoring for his Reebok collab and drops some advice for recently released free agents eyeing AEW.

🎟️ Don’t miss AEW Collision this week in Kent at the ShoWare Center! Tickets at AEWTix.com
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Joe Hendry joins us ahead of TNA Wrestling's return to Pittsburgh (June 20-21) to talk about the company’s epic resurgence, the viral power of his entrance theme (now even in Spanish!), and how fans covering his music has taken on a life of its own. We dive into whether his photo with Mr. Iguana hints at a surprise tag team, and what it meant when James Storm got emotional seeing Joe at the top of TNA. Plus: Hendry reacts to Nic Nemeth's recent comments about him on our show, opens up about backstage moments that made TNA feel major league again, and discusses how close we really are to seeing that John Cena dream match.

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Karrion Kross pulls no punches in this raw and revealing interview! From the story behind his viral post-WrestleMania promo to dropping the "Killer Kross" name in WWE, nothing is off-limits. Kross opens up about the intensity of WWE’s hyper-competitive locker room, calls out why some superstars are criminally underrated, and doesn’t hold back when talking about Logan Paul and WWE’s fixation on celebrity moments. This is the side of Kross you’ve never heard—real, unfiltered, and unapologetic.

Step inside the ring with WWE United States Champion Jacob Fatu, the Samoan Werewolf, as he joins us on the show to discuss the fallout from Backlash, including JC Mateo’s shocking debut and how it affects The Bloodline’s future. Jacob opens up about his emotional journey from watching The Usos during tough times to now standing alongside them as a prominent force in WWE. Plus, he shares what it felt like to win the U.S. Championship at WrestleMania 41 and defends his spot as the top dog on SmackDown. And don’t miss the laughs as Jacob reveals who’s really the wildest member of the Anoa’i family off camera—some stories might just blow your mind!

🎟️ WWE SmackDown returns to Rupp Arena on June 13th—tickets available now at Ticketmaster.com!

In this exclusive interview, ‪WWE‬ Superstar Aleister Black opens up about his highly anticipated return to the WWE, what felt different this time stepping through Gorilla, and Aleister addresses the online buzz around his unfinished business with Cody Rhodes.

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We sat down with Gabe Kidd before ‪@AEW‬'s Double or Nothing. Gabe doesn’t hold back—calling out The Rock, reflecting on his controversial comments about the AEW locker room, and breaking down what it really means to be part of Jon Moxley’s Death Riders.

In this exclusive interview, AEW star Josh Alexander opens up about his journey from reaching out to The Young Bucks in 2019 to finally becoming All Elite in 2025. Josh discusses what it means to represent Canadian wrestling in the prestigious Owen Hart Cup, the philosophy behind his unexpected alliance with Don Callis, and how he balances tradition with controversy as the Maple Leaf Pro Champion.

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WWE Superstar Raquel Rodriguez returns to the Battleground Podcast head of Monday Night Raw! Raquel talks abouy reclaiming the Women’s Tag Team Championships with Liv Morgan, how it feels to make history as a 4-time champ, and her dream of going after the Intercontinental Title. Raquel also opens up about her Mexican-American heritage, growing up near the Texas border, Plus, we talk the exciting WWE x AAA partnership, potential dream matches with luchadoras, the evolution of her in-ring persona, and what surprise songs are on her playlist.

@jasminstclaire joins the show to talk about her transition from adult entertainment to the extreme world of ECW, training behind the curtain, and the pain of the kendo stick! We dive into the evolution of women’s wrestling, her role in WrestleCon Las Vegas!

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