Wrestling Life with Ben Veal

Wrestling for WCW from 1991 until the promotion was forced to close its doors in 2001, Marcus Bagwell worked with an incredible array of talent, many of whom became long-lasting friends to this day. In this clip from 'Wrestling Life with Ben Veal', Bagwell talks candidly about the daunting WCW locker room and the friendships that have endured beyond the squared circle. Watch full episode:...

The much-discussed WWF RAW IS WAR main event between WCW stars Booker T and Buff Bagwell that aired on July 2, 2001 has gone down in the history books as a key milestone in the highly flawed WCW Invasion angle. In this clip from 'Wrestling Life with Ben Veal', Buff Bagwell shares his memories from the clash, the fallout, and what really happened. Watch full episode: https://youtu.be/CvTpWL...

WCW wrestling star Marcus 'Buff' Bagwell speaks with Ben Veal on his struggles with addiction, the challenges of fighting temptation while on the road, and reclaiming his life now through his sobriety journey. Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/CvTpWLBEpk8?si=UEfRv_HDcdb_2RwH Wrestling Life with Ben Veal: Real Talk from Real Talent.

Five-time WCW tag team champion Marcus 'Buff' Bagwell' had a remarkable run in World Championship Wrestling - and is perhaps most synonymous with the New World Order, the anti-hero super-faction that took the wrestling industry and mainstream culture by storm in the 1990s. Yet Marcus Bagwell's personal journey is now getting set to eclipse his professional accomplishments, as the p...

"My whole life changed; it was an incredible journey through Dusty Rhodes." WCW and WWF star Marc Mero shares memories of being mentored by legendary wrestling veteran Dusty Rhodes, the role that 'The American Dream' played in the creation of the flamboyant Johnny B Badd character - and his memories of playing that iconic persona in World Championship Wrestling. Full, inspiring &...

Coming over to the World Wrestling Federation from fierce competitor WCW in early 1996, Marc Mero was the first WWF talent to receive a 'guaranteed contract' - and not only that, he signed an agreement where his then-wife Sable would travel with him wherever he worked. In this candid clip from Marc Mero's inspiring 'Wrestling Life with Ben Veal' conversation, the former Interco...

Marc Mero debuted in the World Wrestling Federation alongside then-wife Sable in early 1996 - a huge talent acquisition from WCW in the early days of the 'Monday Night Wars'. Unable to bring his popular Johnny B Badd character with him, however, Mero would be repackaged as 'The Wildman' - and he would face an uphill battle in the company from day one. In this short clip from Marc M...

What happened to Marc Mero after he left WWE? Why did 'The Wildman' character never really click in the World Wrestling Federation? What led to the creation of WCW's Johnny B Badd? How has Marc Mero transformed his life, and found his purpose, since leaving the squared circle behind? All of these questions - and much more - are answered in this fantastic ⁠#WrestllingLifePod⁠ conversati...

Former WCW and WWE wrestling star Marc Mero discusses his 30+ year friendship with Hall of Fame star Diamond Dallas Page and how competitive DDP still is years after leaving the squared circle behind. Full 'Wrestling Life with Ben Veal' interview with Marc Mero: https://youtu.be/mIbD79CUIPk?si=j5kLqeq7JDr4ZQ4C

Doug Williams is one of the most respected - and well-travelled - names to ever come out of the British wrestling scene, having shared the squared circle with the best of the best, clocking up title after title along the way. A true journeyman, Williams is a two-time TNA X Division Champion, co-holder of the IWGP, Pro Wrestling Noah, NWA and TNA Tag Team Championships, and a former OVW Heavyweight...

What's it like to grow up as one of twelve children in a famous wrestling family? How significant is the Hart family's legacy on the professional wrestling industry today? Has any one family ever made a greater mark on the business than the Harts?​ All of these questions - and much more - are answered in this fantastic ⁠#WrestllingLifePod⁠ conversation between special guest Ross Hart and B...

Wrestling Life with Ben Veal, with special guest Brock Anderson.

Ross Hart, brother of Bret 'Hitman' Hart and brother-in-law of 'The British Bulldog' Davey Boy Smith, shares his memories of watching the epic clash that headlined WWF SummerSlam 1992 at London's Wembley Stadium. Full #WrestlingLifePod interview with Ross Hart coming Jan 2024. Subscribe: www.wrestlinglife.online Order exclusive Summerslam 1992 artwork direct from Bill Main: www...

Brock Anderson - the son of WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson - shares his memories of being in Dallas, Texas live for the classic WWE WrestleMania 25 bout between The Undertaker and 'The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels, and explains the important role this match had on his career. Check out Brock Anderson's full 'Wrestling Life with Ben Veal' interview now - talking leaving AEW, b...

Why did Brock Anderson choose to walk away from All Elite Wrestling? What's it like to grow up as the son of a legendary WWE Hall of Famer? How is the former AEW star looking to now move his wrestling career forward? All of these questions - and much more - are answered in this fantastic #WrestllingLifePod conversation between special guest Brock Anderson and Wrestling Life Online's Ben Ve...

The story of John Skyler, in many ways, is just beginning - despite the veteran performer stepping into the squared circle almost 1,500 times to date over a fifteen-year professional wrestling career. Skyler has been a mainstay on the IMPACT Wrestling roster since signing a multi-year deal with the promotion last year and, alongside The Good Hands tag team partner Jason Hotch, is growing his reput...

Joining Ben Veal on the latest episode of 'Wrestling Life' is British wrestling veteran, the Prince of Mumbai' Rishi Ghosh. As he gets set to retire from the squared circle, Rishi speaks on the show about his 23 years of in-ring competition, the development of the 'Prince of Mumbai' character, being a wrestling villain, training the next generation of talent at the Quality Wres...

Former NXT UK star Sha Samuels speaks openly on the #WrestlingLifePod about his experiences as part of that brand, working alongside Noam Dar and the evolution of his character, and returning to the WWE as a coach at the promotion's Performance Center. #nxtuk #wwe #wweperformancecenter #prowrestlingtraining #shasamuels Full interview also available now:    • 'The East End Butcher' Sha ...

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The British wrestling scene has experienced an incredible revival over the last decade. Independent promotions up and down the country have delivered incredible in-ring action and countless memorable moments to fans, while TNA's British Boot Camp, ITV's WOS reboot and WWE's NXT UK programme have all provided international platforms for the United Kingdom's top talent to ply their t...

What does it take to launch your own wrestling promotion? Is it really a dream come true for a fan - or a nightmare? What's the key to long-term success and carving out a niche in a very crowded marketplace? Matt Burden is the co-founder of UK-based independent promotion Future Pro Wrestling (FPW). Based in Surrey, FPW has had a long and winding journey of success since running its first show...

In one short, unexpected sentence, British wrestling veteran Nathan Cruz saw his WWE dream vanish in the face of a failed medical and his biggest opponent so far: high blood pressure. Speaking honestly about the heartbreak and disappointment of coming within touching distance of being signed to a WWE contract, the 'Second II None' competitor spiralled mentally in the wake of the news - and...

Wrestling fans rejoiced in 2016 at the news that ITV was bringing back 'World of Sport' to TV screens for the first time in more than three decades. The beloved home of Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Kendo Nagasaki and many more grappling greats would be re-introduced for a modern audience. #WOSwrestling #worldofsport #nathancruz #grado #willospreay #britishwrestling Any initial concerns abou...

With almost 20 years’ experience in the professional wrestling business, NATHAN CRUZ has seen and done it all. A former PROGRESS Wrestling world and tag team champion, holder of the New Generation Wrestling undisputed championship and head coach of Evo Wrestling Academy, Nathan Cruz has travelled the globe and has quite some story to tell - and he shares it all on the debut episode of brand new po...