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 in 2026, his longstanding issues with Eric Bischoff, and a whole lot more.

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 from Tom Talks Rubbish!

Tom shares his unique story of how he became "the interviewer of wrestling journalists" and his passion for diving deep into the lives of grappling content creators. Tom talks about his journey as a WWE fan, how Batista drew him into the product in late 2009, and his experiences as a disabled wrestling fan, living life with cerebral palsy.

Since 2021's first Tom Talks Rubbish episode with guest Adam Pacitti of Culatholic Wrestling, Tom has pursued his passion with positivity and great enthusiasm.

Please check out this episode and give Tom a follow!

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Bill Eadie (Demolition Ax) Interview: Talks WWE Hall of Fame, Demolition, André the Giant, Vince McMahon, No Holds Barred & Wrestling's Greatest Tag TeamsBill Eadie has lived one of the most remarkable careers in professional wrestling history.Known to millions of wrestling fans worldwide as Demolition Ax, as well as The Masked Superstar and Super Machine, Bill competed at the highest level and faced many of the biggest names that the wrestling industry has ever seen.In this exclusive Wrestling Life with Ben Veal interview, Bill Eadie reflects on an incredible journey that has now been recognised with his long-awaited induction into the WWE Hall of Fame as one half of the legendary Demolition, alongside Barry Darsow (Smash).We discuss:🏆 Demolition's emotional WWE Hall of Fame induction in 2026🏆 The creation and inspiration behind Demolition🏆 The record-breaking 478-day WWF Tag Team Championship reign🏆 Working alongside and becoming close friends with André the Giant🏆 The truth behind the comparisons with the Road Warriors🏆 Wrestling legends including Hulk Hogan, Bob Backlund and Roddy Piper🏆 The Masked Superstar and the legendary Cobra Clutch Challenge🏆 The brutal steel cage matches that lasted up to 90 minutes🏆 The Machines and teaming with André the Giant and Blackjack Mulligan🏆 Appearing opposite Hulk Hogan in the 1989 WWF movie No Holds Barred🏆 Leaving the WWF in 1990 and saying goodbye to longtime partner Barry Darsow🏆 The WWE concussion lawsuit and its impact on Bill's relationship with Vince McMahon🏆 Why Demolition's popularity has endured for more than four decadesBill also shares heartfelt memories of André the Giant away from the spotlight, revealing the side of André that very few people ever got to see.This is an honest, funny and fascinating conversation with one of wrestling's true legends, covering over 50 years inside the business, from Bill's beginnings as a teacher and football coach to becoming one of the most iconic tag team wrestlers of all time.If you enjoy long-form wrestling interviews, classic wrestling stories and behind-the-scenes history from industry legends, then you will love this episode!

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 Blueprint", Matt Morgan reflects on his incredible journey from Tough Enough and OVW to WWE, TNA Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling, and beyond.Matt discusses working with legends including Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, Kurt Angle, Sting, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Jim Cornette, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Abyss, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and many more, while sharing honest thoughts on the highs, frustrations and defining moments of his wrestling career.Matt also opens up about recovering from opioid addiction, how being a proud autism dad has changed his life since wrestling, and the importance of neurodiversity inclusion.In this exclusive interview, we discuss:🏆 Why he chose to retire from professional wrestling🏆 His transition from WWE to becoming one of TNA's biggest stars🏆 The origins of The Blueprint🏆 His memorable WWE runs, including the infamous stuttering gimmick🏆 The Survivor Series team alongside Brock Lesnar, Big Show and A-Train🏆 Working in Japan with NJPW and AJPW🏆 Jim Cornette, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and the Main Event Mafia🏆 Nearly returning to WWE in 2014🏆 Life after wrestling, business success and public office🏆 Fatherhood and raising a child with autism🏆 The biggest lessons from a remarkable careerThis is a fascinating conversation with one of wrestling's most unique big men, covering everything from the biggest matches and backstage stories to family, life after wrestling, and the LEGACY that Matt Morgan hopes to leave behind.

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 young age to becoming one of WCW's most recognisable international stars, Alex shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Monday Night Wars, his memorable matches, the evolution of his iconic "Das Wunderkind" character, and what it was really like competing alongside wrestling legends.

In this exclusive conversation, we discuss:

• Alex Wright's journey into professional wrestling
• Life behind the scenes in WCW
• Working with some of the biggest names of the era
• Memorable matches and career highlights
• The rise of Berlyn and character evolution
• His thoughts on today's wrestling landscape
• Life after wrestling and what he's doing now.

This interview offers rare insights into one of wrestling's most unique careers.

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 for an inspiring and revealing conversation covering his legendary wrestling career, his life-changing fitness program and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.In this exclusive interview, DDP discusses:🔥 Bringing DDPY back to the UK and Europe this summer🔥 How DDPY became a global movement that has transformed lives🔥 The mindset that separates people who change their lives from those who never do🔥 Breaking into pro wrestling at 35 and proving everyone wrong🔥 Becoming a main event star in WCW🔥 Winning his first WCW Championship at Spring Stampede 1999🔥 His unforgettable rivalry with Macho Man Randy Savage🔥 Watching Cody Rhodes evolve into one of wrestling's biggest stars🔥 His emotional return at the 2015 Royal Rumble🔥 His final match in AEW at age 63 As always, DDP brings positivity, honesty, and incredible perspective to a conversation that spans decades of professional wrestling history and personal growth.Get your tickets now for DDP's European Tour! https://www.diamonddallaspage.com/european-tour/If you enjoy the interview, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive conversations with wrestling's biggest names.

"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 on his WWE career, becoming the first ever winner of Tough Enough in 2001, his run as a WWE superstar and his life today as one of pro wrestling's leading content creators and influential voices. We discuss Maven's successful YouTube channel, his experiences in WWE during the Ruthless Aggression Era, shockingly eliminating The Undertaker from the 2002 Royal Rumble, Maven's WWE release, his true feelings about Triple H, and the current state of pro wrestling.Maven also explores:• YouTube success and life after WWE• WWE career highs and lows• Backstage politics in WWE• Winning Tough Enough and breaking into the business• WWE locker room culture during the 2000s• Documenting former WCW star Buff Bagwell's leg amputation• The stories behind his most viral YouTube videosThis is one of Maven's most open conversations yet, offering behind-the-scenes insight into the REALITIES of life both before and after becoming a WWE Superstar.

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!

Vince Russo SHOOTS on TNA Wrestling in this exclusive shoot interview, giving his honest thoughts on the Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff era of the wrestling company and sharing his perspective on the creative decisions, backstage politics and defining moments that have shaped one of wrestling's most talked-about companies.

Russo discusses stories covered in his new book Total Nonstop Agony (available now from ECW Press), including:

🔥 The rise and fall of TNA Wrestling

🔥 Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff's influence

🔥 Dixie Carter's leadership in TNA

🔥 Wrestling politics and backstage stories

🔥 Jeff Jarrett's role in building TNA Wrestling

🔥 His strong dislike for Eric Bischoff, Paul Heyman and Jim Cornette

Vince Russo also speaks candidly about the current state of professional wrestling, Triple H's creative influence, why he left the World Wrestling Federation for WCW, and a whole lot more!