Battleground Podcast

Today on the show we have one of the hottest indie wrestlers in the business today, Tennessee’s own Blake Christian. Listen to him chat about his beginnings in the business, advice from AJ Styles, going viral and feeling the wrath of Jim Cornette, and his future plans in 2020 and beyond!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, TNA/Impact & NWA superstar ODB calls in. We get her thoughts on her match at #HardToKill and Tessa Blanchard winning the title. Then they talk about her time in TNA/Impact and they discuss the shocking surprise of her showing up at NWA and what the future holds there. Also, ODB talks about her new ODB'S Meat & Greet Food Truck!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, Battle and Eli begin the show by talking about Tessa Blanchard's tweet & backlash from over the weekend & her winning Impact's heavyweight title . We then dive into Brian Cage squashing rumors of him going to AEW. We also talk about Marty Scrull's new deal, NWA showing up to Ring OF Honor in Atlanta and we talked about the 'leaked' Wrestlemania card.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we're taking you back to where it all began 2 years ago! Battle had this idea to start this podcast. It wasn't until last year this podcast was only about wrestling. He would just post interviews with comedians and wrestlers. The first ever guest on the show was Adam Page. We wanted to share this interview with y'all in case y'all missed it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man have we missed y'all! On the show today, we're talking about Wrestle Kingdom 14. We also discuss the way RAW started off the decade and ended it and our thoughts on how the Lana Lashley wedding should have gone. We also talk about a really cool event in Nashville with the Nashville Humane Association and Sheamus! Also, we have NEW merch too! Grab all the details on Unleashed and grab our new shirts below!Unleashed: https://nashvillehumane.org/unleashedGet our Merch: https://territorywrestlingtees.com/collections/battleground-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today,Battle and Eli start off the show breaking down everything that happened on NWA's Into The Fire PPV. Then the guys discuss WWE's TLC PPV and Eli has something interesting about the Rusev, Bobby Lashley, and Lana story line. The guys also talk about some BIG NEWS from Tried-N-True and talk about two local events going on this weekend which you can get more information on both events below! Also, the guys make a BIG announcement involving the show!https://www.thebasementnashville.com/event/10069625/southern-underground-pro-wrestling/ANDhttp://www.prowrestlingent.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, WWE Hall of Famer the Road Dogg Jesse James calls in! He'll be in town next week for Pro Wrestling Entertainment's DXmas for Kids 2019, which you can still get tickets for at the link at below! We talk about his career, his time in the military and working with his family in the business. We also discuss the attitude era, joining DX and when they found out about it. Also, we talk with Road Dogg about the WWE Hall of Fame and the recent announcement of who's getting in. Get your tickets: http://www.prowrestlingent.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we're talking about our time at WWE Monday night Raw and how people were making fun of Battle. Eli gives us his thoughts on this past weekends GCW event. The guys are talking about new wrestling belts they got and of course they had to talk about the newest members of the WWE Hall of Fame being announced!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, NWA superstar Jocephus joins us. We talk about how his career started and who trained him. We talk about all things NWA, his match against David Arquette. Jocephus talks about portraying Bruiser Brody in Dark Side of The Ring. We also have to ask the burning question that everyone is talking about, is he the Question Mark?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, the 24/7 Champion R Truth joins us in studio. On the show we talk about WWE Raw being in Nashville tonight. We talk about his career and the time Battle won a contest to meet Truth backstage at the fairgrounds. We also talk about his time being the NWA champion and what it meant to be the first African-American to hold that title!If you enjoyed this episode, could we ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and helps us out tremendously to spread the word about the show.Email: [email protected]: https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/battleground-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlegroundpodcastTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/battlegroundihrFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlegroundpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/battlegroundpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we're announcing how you can win tickets to WWE Monday Night Raw & MEET Becky Lynch! We're also talking about the big weekend that WWE had with NXT Takeover & Survivor Series. We're also talking about the Tried-N-True Showcase show that took place in Clarksville Friday night!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, last week while AEW was in town, Tony Schiavone stopped by the studios. We talked about how he got started in the wrestling business, his time in WWF, WCW and he told us the story about how he ended up signing with AEW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we're excited to announce that we now have merch! You can show your support for the show by, buying one of our shirts at https://territorywrestlingtees.com/ We also discuss seeing AEW Dynamite LIVE here in Nashville. We're giving the show an A and breakdown all the stuff we loved about the live show! Of course, we're also talking about the one person that shocked the world of wrestling! We're talking about CM Punk's return and what does this mean moving forward! We also talk about a really cool event that Tried-N-True has going on Friday night in Clarksville, which you can grab more details -> https://triedntruepro.simpletix.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, AEW Tag Team Champions SCU, Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky join us in studio! We talk about AEW Dynamite being in Nashville Wednesday night. What it's like being the first ever AEW tag team champions and will the 'Freebird Rule' apply to SCU. We also dive deeper into what it's like working for AEW and we have them answer questions from fans of the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, Battle and Eli are joined in studio with special guest, NWA President, Billy Corgan! At the start of the show we talk to Billy about his music career & discuss his new album & talk about his concert tonight in Nashville tonight! (2:15) We then transition into talking about the NWA. What led him to buying the company, the biggest challenge NWA faces and a whole lot more! (20:10)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, The Young Bucks from AEW call in to talk about the upcoming AEW Full Gear PPV and the upcoming Dynamite show in Nashville on 11/13/19. We also talk about if there are plans for any more title belts to be introduced, another show being added on cable TV, PLUS their thoughts on AEW's future. Battle also pitches an idea for a match that would be very entertaining!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we're talking about the aftermath of Crown Jewel and how the events that took place in Saudi Arabia let to probably one of the best nights EVER for Smackdown on Fox! We're also talking AEW, and have a special giveaway for tickets to see Grilling JR & What Happened When LIVE at Zanies with Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone & Conrad Thompson!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we're joined by Jax Dane in studio. We talk his about his career in Japan, Impact, NWA. We talk about all of his accomplishments, what winning the 10 pounds of gold meant and he also sent a message to current NWA champ Nick Aldis! We talk about his involvement with Tried-N-True Pro, their upcoming showcase, and what it's like be thing the tag team champs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With it being Halloween this week, we thought we'd talk about some of our favorite Halloween Havoc moments and celebrate the fact that today marks the 30th anniversary of the Halloween Havoc. We also talk about why you should never buy something off a Facebook ad and of course we talked about the Wednesday Night Wars and the ratings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we're joined by NJPW's US Champion, Lance Archer! We talk about his time in WWE, TNA, and what led him to NJPW. Also, during the interview we discuss the his thoughts on the current state of wrestling AND Lance walks us through the entire weekend that led up to him replacing Jon Moxley and winning the IWGP United States Championship!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we discuss Kenny Omega winning the AAA Mega Championship and what that means for AEW. Battle & Eli praise Marko Stunt and we're also praising NWA and all of the great moves coming from their promotion! Battle also called his shot on a certain wrestling match and it looks like it could be happening in WWE. We're also announcing the Battleground Weekly Challenge! Make sure to follow the show on Instagram @battlegroundpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, Battle & Eli talk about the Wednesday Night Wars and how AEW continues to bring it to WWE and what NXT needs to do to beat AEW in ratings! We're also giving you an interview from the vault with Punishment Martinez who is now in NXT now known as Damian Priest!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we wanted to give our thoughts on the WWE Draft after it was all said and done, which is why we didn't have a show on Monday! We dive into everything involving the WWE Draft, some bad decisions were made and of course we had to talk about the Seth Rollins & Bray Wyatt feud and why it's pointless moving forward!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode we are breaking out some lost audio from the vault! This week has been really crazy busy for both Battle & Eli so, we are bringing out an interview from a few years back that Battle did with The Big Show. This was one of the first radio interviews that Battle did and boy did he sound like a goober! Sit back and enjoy a young baby Battle doing one of his first interviews ever!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After last nights PPV Hell In A Cell it seems like the whole wrestling community went nuts over WWE and how they ended the show! Of course, we couldn't let this go by and not talk about it! So, we got together and recorded a quick little episode giving our thoughts on the PPV and how WWE just lost momentum with the way they handled things!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we're breaking down who we thought won the Wednesday Night Wars. Talking about the amazing set that Smackdown has. Also, it's clear to see that Smackdown is the A show after what took place this past Friday night we're breaking down everything that took place during premiere week for wresting fans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we're talking about Brock's return to Smackdown now that it's on Fox. We also discuss how Fox is wanting the big names for their programming and the new announce teams. We also talk about what NXT is doing the night of AEW's first television show! PLUS we also have a surprise Battleground Weekly Challenge!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we're joined in studio by Tried N True & NWA Superstar Kamille! We talk to her about her wrestling career and the Legends Football League! We also get her thoughts on the upcoming #NWA tapings in Atlanta and everything going on with Tried N True wrestling in Clarksville! Give her a follow on Instagram -> @kamillebrickhouseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we're talking about the video that is all over the internet right now of Goldberg & Dolph getting into a scuffle in Vegas. We're also talking about Brock's return and is it good for ratings. Plus we announce this weeks Battleground Weekly Challenge!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, we have one of the most popular and influential wrestlers on the planet, the Executive Vice President of AEW, the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes! We discuss his career since leaving WWE , his stints with Impact, ROH and NJPW, and what’s to come with AEW. This is one you don’t want to miss!If you enjoyed this episode, could we ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and helps us out tremendously to spread the word about the show.Email: [email protected]: https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/battleground-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlegroundpodcastTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/battlegroundihrFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlegroundpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/battlegroundpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we talk about WWE's Clash of The Champions ppv. We break down each match and give our thoughts on them. Also, we announce this weeks weekly challenge and it involves your new King of The Ring Baron Corbin. Stay tuned to the end of the show, because we have a BIG announcement!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this week, we're joined by the not one, not two, not three, but four time Hall of Famer Road Warrior Animal, one half of the legendary Legion of Doom! We dig into his beginnings in the business, the formation of Road Warriors, their stints in NWA, WCW and WWF and the big event happening with Tried N True Pro, which you can still buy your tickets at the link: https://triedntruepro.simpletix.com/e/46414See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, we're talking about Cody already getting a title shot at the AEW world championship and how some fans aren't happy about it. We also talk about the drama going down with Ric Flair & WWE + his new shoe deal. We're also announce this weeks Battleground Weekly Challenge & it involves 2 tag teams!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode, we discuss our weekly Battleground Challenge! This weeks challenge would be an amazing in ring site Dusty Rhodes vs Samoa Joe. In their prime, who do you think would win this one? Also, PCO calls in to talk about his career, his match against Walter & the current state of wrestling and what made him sign with ROH.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, we're giving our thoughts on this past weekends AEW ppv All Out! We break down each match and talk about the biggest surprise of the night. Right after that, Jason the promoter of Pro Wrestling Entertainment and their champion Alex Taylor stop by to talk about their upcoming event the Portland Pounce which you can buy tickets here: http://www.prowrestlingent.com/ and we get to know Alex Taylor and his wrestling background!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we interview an ECW and WWE legend, Al Snow! We dig in to his beginnings in the business, his stunts with ECW, WWE and TNA, the state of the modern product, his thoughts on AEW and how he is giving back to the business. This was an amazing chat, so check it out wherever you listen to podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With AEW gaining momentum, they can't risk having their talent getting injured before their big PPV. After Rey Fenix injuring his leg days before All Out, should they start limiting their talents appearances at indy shows? We also talk about Ken Shamrock joining Impact Wrestling & we're joined in studio with special guests PJ & Steven McCash to help break down our weekly challenge Kenny Omega vs. Bret The Hitman Hart!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ring Of Honor is taking over Nashville this weekend for their ppv Honor For All at the historic fairgrounds. Vinny Marseglia called in to talk about his match, training with Spike Dudley, and we even got to talk about the horror genre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we make a HUGE announcement regarding the podcast...BTW we're not going anywhere! We also break down the Wednesday night wars, and discuss our Battleground Weekly Challenge. Chime in on the dream match on our Instagram @battlegroundpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys break down Summerslam and give their thoughts on the ppv. Also, during the show they talk about all the great local wrestling events that took place over Summer Slam weekend. Special thanks to Tried N True & Capitol Wrestling for hooking us up with great tickets to both shows! We've got some BIG news coming next week regarding the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've reached a milestone with this episode. We are officially at Episode 50!!!! We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate #50 than having the big man himself on the show! Kevin Nash stopped by before he headed over to Capitol Wrestling at Marathon Music Works. We chatted about his career from his time playing basketball at the University of Tennessee, his time in WCW, what lead him to WWF, and of course we had to talk about the NWO & the Monday Night Wars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this week, we preview the upcoming Summer Slam ppv this Sunday and we talk with Anthony Gangone From Capitol Wrestling about their event this Sunday in Nashville.Grab tickets for Tried N Tru -> http://www.triedntruepro.com/Grab tickets for Capitol Wrestling -> https://www.marathonmusicworks.com/event/1865243-wrestling-for-innocence-nashville/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brendan Schaub stopped by the studios today to talk about going from MMA fighting to stand up comedy! We also pick his brain on fighters going into boxing and wrestling & vice versa! Check him out at Zanies Nashville this weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this week, we talk about our thoughts on going to a WWE Live event in Nashville! Battle calls out a wrestler for jacking something & we're going to tell you how to win tickets to check out Capitol Wrestling's upcoming show Wrestling For Innocence at Marathon Music Works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining the show today is arguably one of the most popular Impact performers of all time and founder of Tried and True wrestling, Crimson! We discuss his background, his favorite rivalry in Impact, the creation of Tried N True, and the huge show happening on August 10 in Clarksville!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show, Battle & Eli are back in the studio on Music Row to give their thought AEW's Fight For The Fallen & WWE's Extreme Rules. They also discuss the new IT movie trailer and have another contest for you to win tickets to WWE SummerSlam Heatwave tour in Nashville!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show, Battle and Eli breakdown every match that is taking place at AEW Fight For The Fallen and WWE Extreme Rules. Also during the show, they tell YOU how you can win tickets to the upcoming WWE SummerSlam Heat Wave tour that is coming to Nashville!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks show has dropped a little bit later due to a short work week for Battle & Eli. On the show today, Battle & Eli breakdown AEW's Fyter Fest and dives into each match. They also talk about the new jobs that WWE has given Paul Heyman & Eric Bischoff and how will it effect the future of WWE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this week, Steve-O stops by to talk about his career, his Bucket List tour that's at Zanies this weekend and an interesting full circle Rock & Roll moment! (38:56)Battle & Eli also breakdown Stomping Grounds and the Raw and Smackdown that followed it. They also talk about the upcoming AEW Fyter Fest card, and Seth Rollins getting active on Twitter and people responding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love you so much we are giving you another episode today! Tom Green stopped by to share his knowledge of home video making and drops some knowledge on standing out in a overwhelming digital era! Make sure you go and see him this weekend at Zanies!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.