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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 VealRoss Hart on Stampede Wrestling's Legacy, Bret vs Owen, Nattie Neidhart, Montreal
Ross Hart, the brother of Bret 'Hitman' Hart and the late, great Owen Hart, joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for an exclusive interview and a look back at…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealGone Too Soon Tribute: Brian 'Crush' Adams
Wrestling fans fondly remember Brian "Crush" Adams, the WWF powerhouse in both WWF and WCW who left us far too soon. Brian “Crush” Adams was a towering force…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealKiller Kross on Leaving WWE, The WE WANT KROSS Chants, Scarlett Bordeaux, Life Is Fighting
Wrestling's hottest and most dangerous free agent Killer Kross, formerly WWE's Karrion Kross, joins Ben Veal on the latest episode of WRESTLING LIFE for an…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealGone Too Soon — Remembering Windham 'Bray Wyatt' Rotunda
Bray Wyatt was a master of storytelling in the ring, blending haunting charisma with psychological depth to create one of wrestling’s most compelling…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealSean Mooney Returns! Wrestling’s Golden Era, Leaving In 1993, WWE vs AEW
Legendary wrestling announcer Sean Mooney joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for a second time for an in-depth conversation about his ongoing relationship with…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealHulk Hogan Tribute — Marc Mero Remembers Terry Bollea
Hulk Hogan was more than just a wrestler. He was a force of nature, a cultural phenomenon whose name became synonymous with professional wrestling. Hulkamania…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealJacques Rougeau — Hulk Hogan's Legacy, The Mountie Character, Bret Hart, Wrestling Tough Times
Former WWE Intercontinental Champion and three-time WWE Tag Team Champion Jacques 'The Mountie' Rougeau joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal. Jacques opens up…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealJoe Coffey — WWE Release, Training with The Rock for WrestleMania XL, Leading Gallus in NXT UK
Joe Coffey joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal to talk about his WWE release, what it was like training with The Rock for WrestleMania XL, and the rise of…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealThe Dynamite Kid Tom Billington — Wrestling Life Hall of Fame 2025 Induction
Tom Billington, better known to wrestling fans worldwide as The Dynamite Kid, has gone down in the history books for his innovative, explosive and high-flying…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealSteph De Lander — New Autobiography, Matt Cardona, Creative Reinvention, Heel Heat
Wrestling Life's Ben Veal sits down with professional wrestler Steph De Lander to talk about her journey through the wrestling industry, from NXT to the…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealBushwhacker Luke — Losing Butch, WWE Hall of Fame and Wild Tag Team Memories
In this full exclusive interview on Wrestling Life with Ben Veal, WWE Hall of Famer Bushwhacker Luke opens up about his legendary career in professional…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealKurt Fuller — No Holds Barred: The BEST Bad Movie Ever? Hulk Hogan, Vince McMahon, Stan Hansen
Step back into the golden age of wrestling and cult cinema! 📼In this exclusive interview, Kurt Fuller — who famously portrayed the villainous Brell in the 1989…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealWrestling Legends Gone Too Soon — Yokozuna
Yokozuna Tribute | Remembering a Giant Among MenStep into the squared circle and relive the legacy of WWE Hall of Famer Yokozuna, one of the most dominant big…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealMarc Mero — Wrestling Life Hall of Fame 2025 Induction
Marc Mero – WWE & WCW Legend | Wrestling Life Hall of Fame InductionFormer WWE Superstar and WCW fan favorite Marc Mero, famously known as Johnny B. Badd, is…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealNathan Cruz — First PROGRESS Wrestling Champion, Brian Dixon, AEW's FTR, Overcoming Tough Times
Step into the world of Nathan Cruz, better known as 'Second II None' — a powerhouse in the ring with a story that goes beyond the fight. From his humble…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealHenry O. Godwinn — The Undertaker's WWE Farewell, Slopping Sunny, The BSK, Career-Ending Injury
Get ready for a trip down memory lane as Wrestling Life with Ben Veal welcomes WWF legend Henry O. Godwinn (aka Mark Canterbury) for an unmissable interview!…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealDemolition — WWE Hall of Fame, Vince McMahon, Andre The Giant, Breaking Tag Team Records
Wrestling legends Bill 'Ax' Eadie and Barry 'Smash' Darsow – collectively known as Demolition – sit down for an exclusive tell-all interview with Ben Veal on…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealKeith Elliot Greenberg — How WrestleMania III Changed Everything
Join Ben Veal for an exclusive interview with acclaimed author, wrestling historian and NY Times bestseller Keith Elliot Greenberg as we dive deep into his…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealWrestling Legends Gone Too Soon — Owen Hart
💔 Gone, but never forgotten.In this special tribute episode, we honor the life, legacy, and unforgettable spirit of Owen Hart – The King of Harts. From his…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealBuff Bagwell — WL Hall of Fame 2025 Induction
He’s Buff… He’s the Stuff… and now, he’s a HALL OF FAMER! Marcus 'Buff' Bagwell is officially the sixth and final inductee into the Wrestling Life Online Hall…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealWrestling Legends Gone Too Soon — Scott Hall
Bad times don’t last — but Bad Guys do. Scott Hall was a true original: magnetic, dangerous, and effortlessly cool. As Razor Ramon, he oozed machismo in the…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealEric Young — Winning TNA Gold, Exiting WWE, Sanity's Downfall and Vinyl Obsession
Ahead of challenging Steve Maclin for the new TNA International Championship at TNA Rebellion, Eric Young sits down with Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for an…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealCandice Michelle — WL Hall of Fame 2025 Induction
WWE Diva. Fan Favorite. Hall of Famer. 🌟Candice Michelle has officially joined the Wrestling Life Hall of Fame Class of 2025! Known for her fearless attitude…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealWrestling Legends Gone Too Soon — 'Mr. Perfect' Curt Hennig
Curt Hennig — better known to fans as Mr. Perfect — had it all: charisma, technical brilliance, and unmatched swagger in the ring. A two-time WWE…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealChris Van Vliet — Podcasting With The Undertaker, Meeting DDP, John Cena's Heel Turn, CM Punk's WWE Return
Emmy Award winning podcaster and host of hugely-successful show INSIGHT joins Ben Veal for episode 50 of Wrestling Life to talk about his journey through the…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealCowboy James Storm — Beer Money, WWE & TNA's Partnership, Beating Kurt Angle, Acting In Movies
TNA original James Storm’s run in the pro wrestling business has been nothing short of prolific. A 28 year career inside the ropes has seen the ‘Cowboy’ square…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealLana Rae — The Legs Of Pro Wrestling, WWE Ambitions and Overcoming Setbacks
Lady Luck Lana Rae, The Legs of Pro Wrestling, joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal to share her squared circle story so far, her love of women's wrestling, how…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealVeteran WWE Referee Mike Chioda — WL Hall of Fame 2025 Induction
Live from London, 'The Referee of our Childhood' Mike Chioda joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal to reflect back on an incredible 35 year sports entertainment…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealThe British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith — WL Hall of Fame 2025 Induction
Diana Hart Smith joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal to celebrate the career and accomplishments of 'The British Bulldog' Davey Boy Smith as the first inductee…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealJonny Storm — 'Unofficial Legend' Status, Jody Fleisch, Doug Williams, British Wrestling's Revival
British wrestling industry trailblazer Jonny Storm joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal to reflect back on a 30-year career in the business.One of British…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealNick Dinsmore — The Controversial Eugene Character, Eric Bischoff, Kurt Angle, Training NXT Talent
Eugene’s eventful WWE run provided moments of levity and light relief at a time when World Wrestling Entertainment was transitioning towards a more…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealSean Mooney — The WWF Event Center, Lord Alfred Hayes, Monday Night Raw's Debut, Bobby Heenan
Sean Mooney's voice was central to so many iconic World Wrestling Federation moments during the late 80s and early 90s. After making the decision to walk away…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealBryan Clark — Adam Bomb, Wrath, KroniK, Leaving WWE For WCW and Wrestling Retirement
Former WWE and WCW star Bryan Clark joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for a deep-dive look at his incredible career, including his run as Adam Bomb in the…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealAlex Wright — Being WCW's Das Wunderkind, His Famous Dance, Backstage Politics and Berlyn
Germany’s Alex Wright made history when he became the youngest wrestler to ever be signed to World Championship Wrestling’s talent roster in 1994. Brought on…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealKenny McIntosh — Inside The Ropes, WhatCulture and Interviewing WWE Wrestling Legends
Kenny McIntosh is the man behind Inside the Ropes. He has toured the UK with many of the biggest names in the world of professional wrestling, sharing a stage…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealVinny Pacifico — Indy Wrestling Worldwide, Energy Drinks, Bryan Danielson, What's Next
Staten Island's Vinny Pacifico has travelled the world as an independent wrestler and has huge plans for 2025. He is the Energy Drink King, a great follow on…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealIestyn Rees — WOS Wrestling, Working With Cody Rhodes and Kevin Nash, Being The Alpha Male
19-year British wrestling veteran Iestyn Rees has a great story to tell and a real passion for helping others to become the best that they can be. The 'Alpha…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealD-Von Dudley — Faith, Fatherhood, Paul Heyman, TLC and The Next Generation of Wrestling Talent
Straight outta Dudleyville, WWE Hall of Famer and one half of the most decorated tag team in wrestling history, D-Von Dudley, joins Wrestling Life with Ben…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealVeteran WWE Referee Mike Chioda — Hell In A Cell 1998, Goldberg vs The Undertaker, Austin vs Rock, John Cena
Mike Chioda was the third man in the ring for so many of WWE's biggest moments in history. Mike returns to Wrestling Life with Ben Veal to relive some of those…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealMarc Copani — Being WWE's Muhammad Hassan and The Blurred Lines Between Fiction and Reality in Wrestling
Muhammad Hassan was one of the most controversial characters in WWE history. Now the man behind the persona, Marc Copani, opens up about his time in the…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealRob Van Dam — Wrestling With Concussion, Being One Of A Kind and Beating John Cena
Rob Van Dam is The Whole F'N Show!
Wrestling Life with Ben VealEric Bischoff — Netflix’s Mr. McMahon Series, Hulk Hogan’s Heel Turn, Bret Hart after Montreal, Starrcade 97 and WCW’s Dying Days
WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff is BACK and BETTER THAN EVER! The former WCW senior vice president joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal once again to share his…
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Lilian Garcia's SHOCKING Return To WWE - REACTION
Wrestling Life's Ben Veal shares his reaction to Lilian Garcia making her return to WWE as a full-time announcer after Samantha Irvin quits the company. Watch…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealLilian Garcia — Making WWE History, Arena Level Confidence and What's Next
Lilian Garcia is a WWE history maker and one of the most beloved personalities from the Attitude and Ruthless Aggression Eras. Lilian made history as the first…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealCandice Michelle — The WWE Women's Revolution, Paving The Way, Emotional Alignment
Wrestling Life with Ben Veal Candice Michelle joins 'Wrestling Life with Ben Veal' to share her story.Help Wrestling Life to grow:Spotify…
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Netflix's Mr. McMahon Documentary Misses The Mark
Ben Veal, host of Wrestling Life, shares his opinion on the first two episodes of the long-awaited Netflix Mr. McMahon documentary. Subscribe to Wrestling Life…
Wrestling Life with Ben Veal'Chainsaw Queen' Paige Collett — Wrestling With CRPS, Fighting Out of a Wheelchair, What’s Next
'The Chainsaw Queen' Paige Collett personifies what resilience and what it means to be a fighter. Trained by Bobby Blaze, Funaki and WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealMick Foley — Making A Difference With Childfund, 25 Years Since Have A Nice Day!, One More Match, MJF
WWE Hall of Famer, three-time WWE world champion, former TNA world champion and bestselling author Mick Foley joins 'Wrestling Life with Ben Veal' for an…
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This is Wrestling Life with Ben Veal: Real Talk from Real Talent
Wrestling Life with Ben Veal is the YouTube interview series and podcast that shines the spotlight brightly - and positively - on the professional wrestling…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealEric Bischoff — Being Grateful, Taking Risks, Returning To WWE, Learning From Failure
WWE Hall of Famer and former WCW Senior Vice President Eric Bischoff joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal to talk about enjoying life on the other side of the…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealCharles Wright — Being The Godfather, What Happened to Papa Shango, The BSK, Living The High Life
WWE Hall of Famer Charles 'The Godfather' Wright joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal to discuss the highs and lows of his career as a sports entertainer, the…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealBronwyne Billington — The Dynamite Kid's Legacy, Calgary Wrestling, Blazing Her Own Trail
Fresh off inducting her late father into the 2300's Heroes of the Spectrum, 'The Dynamite Doll' Bronwyne Billington, daughter of legendary wrestling…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealDylan Postl — Being Hornswoggle, WeeLC, DX, Standing Tall As A Dad
Dylan Postl’s smaller size has never stopped him from dreaming big. Despite living with disproportionate dwarfism — achondroplasia — the Oshkosh, Wisconsin…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealBig Vito LoGrasso — Being The Don, WCW Hardcore Matches, Wrestling In A Dress, Putting Family First
Former WCW Hardcore and Tag Team Champion Big Vito is one of only a handful of wrestling talents to have fought inside an WWF, USWA, ECW, WCW, TNA and WWE ring…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealChad 'Gunner' Lail — Leaving Wrestling Behind, TNA, NXT, Finding Renewed Purpose In Law Enforcement
Chad Lail made a name for himself in the National Wrestling Alliance and TNA, wit on to grow his wrestling legacy in NXT and the WWE, and in 2023 made the…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealBarry Darsow — Demolition, Being The Repo Man, Enjoying Retirement, WWE Hall of Fame?
Professional wrestling veteran Barry Darsow joins Ben Veal to share memories of his memorable run in the business, including: winning the WWF tag team…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealRipped Reed — Chasing Dreams, Training With Tajiri, Growing As A Wrestler
British wrestling talent Ripper Reed joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal to share his squared circle journey so far - and big hopes for the future. One of the…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealThe Blue Meanie — ECW's Extreme Legacy, Comedy In Wrestling, The Influence of Paul Heyman
Brian Heffron, The Blue Meanie, joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal to reflect back on being one of the most beloved characters from the land of Extreme’s…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealLex Luger — Wrestling Dark Times, Finding Faith, The Lex Express, Making WCW Nitro History
The life of former WCW World Heavyweight Champion and United States Champion 'The Total Package' Lex Luger is a tale of two halves. After gaining through some…
Wrestling Life with Ben VealAngelina Love & Psycho Boy Fodder — Married Life and The Art of Wrestling Storytelling
Angelina Love and Psycho Boy Fodder are a great team both inside and outside of the squared circle! Meeting for the first time while working for the NWA, the…