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Wrestling Life with Ben Veal
Real talk from real talent: this is the podcast and YouTube interview series that shines the spotlight firmly - and positively - on the professional wrestling industry. Each and every episode features candid, open, honest and inspiring conversations with special guests, showcasing the talented individuals who defined wrestling's past, influence its present and are shaping its future. Award-winning communicator, journalist and lifelong wrestling fan Ben Veal invites guests worldwide to tell…
Episodes
Wrestling Life with Ben VealLodi On Raven’s Flock, Heat With Perry Saturn, Training Charlotte Flair, Surviving A Heart Attack
Former WCW wrestler Lodi (Brad Cain) joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal to look back on Raven’s Flock, his memorable ringside signs, his controversial run with…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealTNA World Champion Leon Slater On Making History, Nic Nemeth, AJ Styles, Trey Miguel, Oba Femi
22-year-old Leon Slater officially became the YOUNGEST world heavyweight champion in professional wrestling history at TNA Bound For Glory 2026, pinning Nic…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealLash LeRoux On Misfits In Action, Disco Inferno, Winning WCW Tag Titles, What Went Wrong in WWE
What happens when the wrestling company you built your dreams around suddenly disappears?Lash LeRoux joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal to look back on his…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealAngelina Love: Wrestling Life Hall of Fame Induction
Six-time Knockouts Champion. An unforgettable part of The Beautiful People. A career worthy of celebration. Angelina Love joins for a very special episode as…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealJason Sensation On Impersonating Owen Hart, THAT DX Parody, Attitude Era, WWF Backstage Struggles
He sounded just like pro wrestling’s biggest stars. But there was only one Jason Sensation.Former WWF personality and wrestling impressionist Jason Sensation…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealCaylen Croft On The Dude Busters, WWE Release, Teaming With The Miz, Tough Enough, Marc Copani
What happens when you achieve your childhood dream of becoming a WWE Superstar, only to then have to start all over and find a new direction in life? Kris…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealJimmy Korderas: Wrestling Life Hall of Fame Induction
Legendary WWE referee Jimmy Korderas returns to Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for a special episode celebrating his induction into the Wrestling Life Hall of…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealThe Mountie Jacques Rougeau On Bret Hart, Two-Day Intercontinental Title Reign, Dave Meltzer, Kevin Owens, Tony Khan
He's The Mountie! He's Handsome! He's Brave! He's Strong! Wrestling Life Hall of Famers Jacques Rougeau, best known to WWE fans as The Mountie and one half of…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealDale Torborg: Becoming The KISS Demon, Gene Simmons, Eric Bischoff & WCW’s Collapse
How did a lifelong KISS fan become The Demon in World Championship Wrestling, and why did one of WCW’s most ambitious crossover characters never fulfil its…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealChyna Syndrome Sarah Page: Joanie Laurer's Legacy, Triple H & Stephanie McMahon, Meeting X-Pac, Bodybuilding Success
Sarah Page, known to wrestling fans as Chyna Syndrome, has an extraordinary connection to the late WWE icon Chyna. What began as admiration for “The Ninth…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealJaxson Ryker (TNA's Gunner) On WWE Exit, 2020 Twitter Controversy, The Forgotten Sons, Hulk Hogan, Leaving Wrestling
What happened to The Forgotten Sons after the public backlash to Jaxson Ryker’s 2020 social media post? Where is former WWE and TNA star Chad Lail now? In this…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealMaria Kanellis: Wrestling Life Hall Of Fame Induction
Maria Kanellis joins the Wrestling Life Hall of Fame as we celebrate her remarkable 20+ year career in professional wrestling and sports entertainment. From…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealButterbean On Knocking Out Bart Gunn, DDP, WWF Brawl For All, Marc Mero, One More Fight?
Butterbean looked like a brawler, punched like a wrecking ball and became one of the most recognisable fighters of his generation. In this exclusive Wrestling…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealMickie James On Trish Stratus, TNA Hall Of Fame Induction, Lita, Nick Aldis' WWE Debut
Hardcore Country! WWE legend and TNA Hall of Famer Mickie James joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for an open, inspiring and honest conversation about her…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealVince Russo On Jeff Jarrett, Triple H's WWE Booking, Sting vs Jeff Hardy Controversy, Eric Bischoff
The most controversial man in professional wrestling RETURNS to Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for another unfiltered conversation. Vince Russo joins the show to…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealTom Talks Rubbish On Batista's WWE Heel Run, Generic Wrestling Questions, Kurt Angle, Podcasting
Join Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for an in-depth, inspiring conversation with one of the most positive content creators in the pro wrestling space today, Tom…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealBill Eadie On Demolition's WWE HOF Induction, André The Giant, The Masked Superstar, Vince McMahon
Bill Eadie (Demolition Ax) Interview: Talks WWE Hall of Fame, Demolition, André the Giant, Vince McMahon, No Holds Barred & Wrestling's Greatest Tag TeamsBill…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealMatt Morgan: Why I Left Wrestling, TNA Run, WWE Debut, Vince McMahon, Being A Proud Autism Dad
Former WWE & TNA star Matt Morgan joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for one of his most open and in-depth interviews yet.Known to wrestling fans as "The…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealAlex Wright On WCW Cruiserweights, THAT Dance, Berlyn, Marc Mero, Triple H, Arn Anderson, Ric Flair
Former WCW Cruiserweight, Television and Tag Team Champion Alex Wright RETURNS to Wrestling Life with Ben Veal! From breaking into the wrestling business at a…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealDDP On 2026 European Tour, Becoming WCW Champ, Randy Savage, Cody Rhodes, Bron Breakker & DDPY
Three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, WWE Hall of Famer and the creator of DDPY, the legendary Diamond Dallas Page returns to Wrestling Life with Ben Veal…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealMaven On Tough Enough, Triple H, YouTube Success, Eliminating The Undertaker, Life After WWE
"Hey Guys, Maven Here!" Maven Huffman joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for an exclusive, deep dive conversation.In this candid interview, Maven reflects back…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealVince Russo: TNA's Rise And Fall, Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Dixie Carter, Triple H
The most controversial man in pro wrestling, Vince Russo, joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for a NO HOLDS BARRED conversation on the rise and fall of TNA!…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealSycho Sid: The Life & Legacy of Wrestling's Most Intimidating Superstar
In this special tribute episode of Wrestling Life with Ben Veal, we celebrate the life, career, and legacy of SYCHO SID (Sid Eudy), one of the most unique…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealMaria Kanellis On WWE, ROH, Mike Bennett, Women's Evolution, Diva Search, Career Reinvention
Maria Kanellis joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for an honest and wide-ranging conversation covering her incredible 20+ year journey through professional…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealSteven Bell On Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks: A Super Heavyweight Story
Step back into the golden age of British wrestling in this fascinating interview with author Steven Bell as we dive deep into the incredible true story behind…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealLuke Menzies (FKA Ridge Holland) On WWE Release, Big E's Neck Injury, Brawling Brutes, NXT 2.0
Former WWE Superstar Ridge Holland, now competing under his real name Luke Menzies, joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for one of his most open and honest…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealDavid Sahadi On The Rock, THAT Super Bowl Commercial, Kurt Angle's TNA Debut, The Attitude Era
🎬 Behind the scenes of wrestling TV with David Sahadi!In this exclusive interview, legendary wrestling producer David Sahadi sits down with Ben Veal to share…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealRemembering Test: The Attitude Era Giant Gone Too Soon
Step into the ring and relive the legacy of Andrew “Test” Martin: the 6’6”, 282-pound powerhouse who made a huge impact during WWE’s Attitude and Ruthless…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealDiana Hart Speaks Out: Bret Hart Summerslam 1992 Claims, Davey Boy Smith's Wrestling Legacy, Montreal Screwjob, Shawn Michaels
Diana Hart, member of the Hart wrestling family and wife of the late British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith, joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for an exclusive…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealAl Snow: Wrestling Life Hall of Fame 2026 Induction
What does everybody want? Al Snow in the Wrestling Life Hall of Fame class of 2026, of course!In this one-of-a-kind exclusive interview, legendary professional…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealCandice Michelle On Joining TNA Wrestling, Tommy Dreamer, WWE Divas Era, In-Ring Comeback
Candice Michelle has signed with TNA Wrestling and is hugely excited about her new role as a producer, supporting the company's talented stars…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealTNA Wrestling's John Skyler On Order 4, Mustafa Ali, The Great Hands vs The Hardy Boyz
Step into the ring for an exclusive interview with TNA star John Skyler! In this Wrestling Life with Ben Veal conversation, we dive into the career of one of…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealThe Wrestler: The Most REAL Wrestling Movie Ever Made?
In this episode we dive deep into The Wrestler (2008), Darren Aronofsky’s raw and emotional film starring Mickey Rourke, Marissa Tomei and Ernest 'The Cat'…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealMarc Mero On Johnny B Badd, Sable, Vince McMahon, Hitting Rock Bottom, Life After Wrestling
Marc Mero @TheMarcMero ) opens up like never about his unforgettable journey through professional wrestling, his rise as Johnny B. Badd, his relationship with…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealKroniK Enters Wrestling Life Hall of Fame 2026
In the late days of World Championship Wrestling, one tag team stood out tall from the rest: KroniK. The combination of sheer power and dominance, made then…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealDiamond Dallas Page On Change Or Die, Buff Bagwell, Butterbean, Marc Mero, Cody Rhodes
In this exclusive Wrestling Life with Ben Veal interview, DDP sits down for a powerful and honest conversation about pro wrestling, personal growth and the…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealRemembering Brodie Lee: A Tribute To The Exalted One
Wrestling Life pays tribute to the incredible life and legacy of Jonathan 'Brodie Lee' Huber, who tragically passed away in December 2020.Known to many WWE…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealRaven Enters Wrestling Life Hall of Fame 2026
Raven: Exclusive Interview & WL HOF Induction In this one-of-a-kind exclusive interview, wrestling legend Raven (Scott Levy) sits down with Ben Veal to reflect…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealGene Snitsky On THAT Kane/Lita Storyline, It Wasn't My Fault, WWE's ECW, Heidenreich
Step inside the ring with Wrestling Life with Ben Veal as we sit down for an unforgettable conversation with former WWE Superstar Gene Snitsky!In this…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealNattie Neidhart On New WWE Character, Last Hart Beating, Women's Revolution, Bret Hart
🔥 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: THE LOW-KEY LEGEND NATTIE 🔥In this exclusive Wrestling Life interview, Ben Veal goes one-on-one with Natalya, one of the most…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealThe Fabulous Rougeaus: Wrestling Life Hall of Fame 2026 Induction
The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers Enter the Wrestling Life Online Hall of Fame! From Montreal, Canada to competing on a global stage, wrestling brothers Jacques…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealJimmy Korderas On Royal Rumble 2005, The Great Khali, Taz, Edge vs The Undertaker
In this in-depth Wrestling Life with Ben Veal interview, legendary former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas opens up about his incredible career inside the world of…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealStanley Karr On Wrestling With Heart, Stone Cold's Return, Al Snow, Podcasting With Purpose
Wrestling With Heart's Stanley Karr joins Wrestling Life With Ben Veal for a special conversation! Stanley Karr is a professional wrestling podcaster with a…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealDemolition: Wrestling Life Hall of Fame 2026 Induction
Here comes the Ax! Here comes the Smasher! Bill ‘Demolition Ax’ Eadie and Barry ‘Demolition Smash’ Darsow are the first inductees into the Wrestling Life Hall…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealMarc Copani On Muhammad Hassan, John Cena's Last Match, Hulk Hogan, OVW'c Class Of 2002
Marc Copani: The Man Behind WWE’s Muhammad Hassan 🔥In this in-depth Wrestling Life With Ben Veal interview, Marc Copani opens up about his time in WWE…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealKeith Elliot Greenberg on The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling
ALL ELITE: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling In this episode, New York Times bestselling author and wrestling historian Keith Elliot Greenberg joins…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealFor The Love Of Wrestling: What To Expect In 2026
Inside FTLOW: Europe’s Ultimate Fan ConventionIn this episode, we’re talking all about FOR THE LOVE OF WRESTLING, Europe’s biggest and most passionate…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealPsycho Boy Fodder on "Whirlwind" Indy Wrestling Schedule, Angelina Love, EC3, Bodybuilding
Step into the chaotic universe of Psycho Boy Fodder, Merton Woolard, the Fayetteville, North Carolina native who has mixed brawler brutality with in-ring…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealRaven On Nevemore Documentary, ECW, Tommy Dreamer, Paul Heyman, Parkinson's Diagnosis
Scott 'Raven' Levy is one of professional wrestling’s most compelling figures. Rising to prominence in the mid-1990s, Raven brought a dark, brooding antihero…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealViva La Raza! Celebrating Eddie Guerrero's Wrestling Life And Legacy
In this special tribute episode, we celebrate the incredible life, legacy and impact of Latino Heat himself, the late, great Eddie Guerrero. From his…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealThe Wrestling Life and Legacy of Gorilla Monsoon
Brian R. Solomon's IRRESISTIBLE FORCE tribute to Gorilla Monsoon is available now from ECW Press.Few names in professional wrestling carry the weight, warmth…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealKen Shamrock Talks Bret Hart vs Stone Cold, The Rock, Lion's Den, Wrestling Legacy
Ken Shamrock, known as “The World’s Most Dangerous Man,” is a legendary figure in both WWE and UFC. As one of the first athletes to bridge mixed martial arts…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealCarl Ouellet on The Creation Of PCO, The Quebecers, Becoming ROH Champ, TNA Monster Battles
In this Halloween special episode of Wrestling Life with Ben Veal, veteran star Carl Ouellet shares how he defied every expectation and rewrote his own story…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealRampage: World Wrestling Federation's Invasion of the British Isles
In this special episode of Wrestling Life with Ben Veal, we sit down with Lee Herbert and Ben Tallon, the creative team behind brand new book Rampage: The…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealJimmy Wang Yang: Becoming A Cowboy, DDP, Vince McMahon, Eric Bischoff, Final WCW Nitro
Exclusive Interview with WWE & WCW Star James Yun (Jimmy Yang / Akio)Step inside the ring with wrestling legend James Yun, known to fans worldwide as Jimmy…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealDan 'The Beast' Severn Talks Attitude Era, Jim Cornette, Owen Hart, Brawl For All, Walking Away From WWE
A legend whose name alone commands respect: Dan 'The Beast' Severn! Joining Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for an exclusive interview is a man synonymous with…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealRemembering Chyna: The Ninth Wonder of the World
Join 'Chyna Syndrome' Sarah Page, Wrestling Life's Ben Veal and The People's Broker Ash Ajaz in this heartfelt tribute to the one and only Chyna, the…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealThe Wrestling Classic's Justin Dhillon on Casual Conversations, Sting, Bret Hart, Steve Austin
In this episode of Wrestling Life, Ben Veal sits down with Justin Dhillon, the creator behind The Wrestling Classic, one of the most influential and prolific…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealErnest 'The Cat' Miller on Goldberg's Last Match, The Wrestler, WCW's Demise, Why WWE Run Ended
He’s loud, he’s proud, and he’s one of the most entertaining personalities in wrestling history — Ernest “The Cat” Miller! 🐱In this exclusive Wrestling Life…