AEW President Tony Khan joins the Battleground Podcast for a deep-dive on how AEW has evolved since Year One, what fans still get wrong about creative freedom/creative control, and the real misconceptions around competition in pro wrestling. Plus: the business vs. fan balance in AEW x New Japan and what the G1 Climax in Chicago means behind the scenes.

Tony Khan: Talks AEW’s Evolution, “Creative Control” and NJPW/CMLL Collabs

The Battleground Podcast delivers weekly coverage of the biggest stories in professional wrestling, from breaking headlines to in-depth interviews with top WWE, AEW, and TNA talent. Hosted by Battle and Eli, the show blends insider access, sharp analysis, and fan-first energy to bring listeners closer to the action than ever before. Subscribe and join the conversation ringside. Email us: thebattlegroundpodcast@gmail.com Grab some Merch: https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/battleground-podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlegroundpodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/battlegroundihr Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlegroundpod Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/battlegroundpodcast

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The Battleground Podcast delivers weekly coverage of the biggest stories in professional wrestling, from breaking headlines to in-depth interviews with top WWE, AEW, and TNA talent.Hosted by Battle and Eli, the show blends insider access, sharp analysis, and fan-first energy to bring listeners closer to the action than ever before. Subscribe and join the conversation ringside.Email us: thebattlegroundpodcast@gmail.comGrab some Merch: https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/battleground-podcastFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlegroundpodcastFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/battlegroundihrFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlegroundpodSubscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/battlegroundpodcast

The Battleground Podcast delivers weekly coverage of the biggest stories in professional wrestling, from breaking headlines to in-depth interviews with top WWE, AEW, and TNA talent. Hosted by Battle and Eli, the show blends insider access, sharp analysis, and fan-first energy to bring listeners closer to the action than ever before. Subscribe and join the conversation ringside. Email us: thebattlegroundpodcast@gmail.com Grab some Merch: https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/battleground-podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlegroundpodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/battlegroundihr Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlegroundpod Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/battlegroundpodcast

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