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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,…
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Jaxson Ryker (TNA's Gunner) On WWE Exit, 2020 Twitter Controversy, The Forgotten Sons, Hulk Hogan, Leaving Wrestling (opens the original)
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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 exclusive, in-depth Wrestling Life with Ben Veal conversation, Chad Lail opens up about the moments that shaped his career, the opportunities that slipped away and his life after wrestling. Known to TNA fans as Gunner and WWE fans as Jaxson Ryker , Chad spent more than two decades in professional wrestling. In this interview, he looks bac
Maria Kanellis: Wrestling Life Hall Of Fame Induction (opens the original)
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Maria Kanellis joins the Wrestling Life Hall of Fame as we celebrate her remarkable 20+ year career in professional wrestling and sports entertainment. From breaking into WWE through the 2004 Raw Diva Search to becoming one of the most recognisable and beloved on-screen personalities of the Ruthless Aggression era, Maria built a strong connection with wrestling fans worldwide through her charisma, humour and natural ability in front of the camera. Her career would eventually take her far beyond
Butterbean On Knocking Out Bart Gunn, DDP, WWF Brawl For All, Marc Mero, One More Fight? (opens the original)
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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 Life with Ben Veal interview, Eric “Butterbean” Esch reflects on his extraordinary journey from toughman contests to becoming a global boxing attraction: knocking opponents out, selling out arenas and building a cult following along the way. But Butterbean’s story didn’t stop at boxing. Butterbean also talks about what it was really like s
Mickie James On Trish Stratus, TNA Hall Of Fame Induction, Lita, Nick Aldis' WWE Debut (opens the original)
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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 remarkable journey through the world of professional wrestling. From breaking into the business and becoming a multiple-time WWE Women’s Champion to memorable runs in TNA Wrestling, Mickie James reflects on the defining moments of her career, the evolution of women’s wrestling and the challenges she faced along the way, from the highs of beat
Vince Russo On Jeff Jarrett, Triple H's WWE Booking, Sting vs Jeff Hardy Controversy, Eric Bischoff (opens the original)
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The most controversial man in professional wrestling RETURNS to Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for another unfiltered conversation. Vince Russo joins the show to talk more about Total Nonstop Agony: The Rise and Fall of TNA Wrestling. Vince discusses his "complicated relationship" with Jeff Jarrett and explains what REALLY happened with Double J. Vince Russo also talks about the infamous TNA Victory Road 2011 match between Jeff Hardy and Sting, what's wrong with WWE creative and Triple H's booking
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