Kyle Fletcher joins Battle ahead of AEW All In to discuss the growing tension inside the Don Callis Family, why Kazuchika Okada’s actions raised serious red flags, and what makes the upcoming showdown with Okada and Konosuke Takeshita so combustible.

Fletcher also opens up about the guilt that followed Mark Davis’ injury, whether he has outgrown Aussie Open, and why crossing paths with Ilja Dragunov again would excite him. Plus, he reflects on the head-shaving moment that transformed his career and the confidence he has found by finally becoming himself.

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AEW All In is one week away, and Battle and Eli are breaking down the loaded Wembley card, the matches with show-stealing potential and the surprise names who could appear in the Casino Gauntlet.

The show also reacts to CM Punk versus Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn’s shocking involvement, discuss where Ilja Dragunov could go following his reported WWE departure and debate whether Bron Breakker or Oba Femi is the future of WWE. Plus, thoughts on ROH Death Before Dishonor and Wednesday’s interview with AEW International Champion Kyle Fletcher.

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Smashing Pumpkins frontman and NWA President Billy Corgan joins Battle to discuss AI-generated music and why he rejected technology designed to game his songwriting. Corgan also explains why wrestling’s best days are ahead and how booking an NWA show compares to building a concert setlist.

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Is AEW setting up Swerve Strickland with Kofi and Austin Creed—and if so, is that really the biggest way to debut them? Battle and Eli debate whether the former New Day duo should jump straight into the trios picture or enter AEW as a major tag-team attraction.

Then the guys break down why Penta looks like the clear choice to challenge Roman Reigns in Mexico City, what Los Perros del Mal adds to the story and whether Chelsea Green should keep the Interim WWE Women’s Championship through her 30-day injury deadline.

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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.

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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.”

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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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Battle and Josh are live inside U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis moments after WWE SummerSlam 2026 and racing to recap the entire weekend before they get kicked out of the building!

They react to Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins tearing the house down, Kevin Owens’ surprise return and immediate championship opportunity, Oba’s statement victory over Brock, Chelsea Green capturing championship gold, Chad Gable’s emotional hometown moment, Nick Aldis stepping back into the ring and the biggest developments from both nights of SummerSlam.

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WWE Superstar Tiffany Stratton joins Battleground Podcast before SummerSlam 2026 to discuss the Interim WWE Women’s Championship Ladder Match, Rhea Ripley, Paul Heyman and her quest to leave Minneapolis holding two championships.

The Women’s United States Champion also discusses missing WrestleMania 42, competing in her home state, her WrestleMania Barbie entrance, Lola Vice and her Sabrina Carpenter dream entrance.

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