He sounded just like pro wrestling’s biggest stars. But there was only one Jason Sensation.Former WWF personality and wrestling impressionist Jason Sensation (Jason Tavares) joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for his most open, honest and vulnerable interview yet.For Attitude Era fans, Jason needs little introduction. His Owen Hart impersonation alongside D-Generation X in their famous Nation of Domination parody on Monday Night Raw secured him a place in the memories of a generation of wrestling viewers.Now, it’s time to hear from the man behind the impressions. Don't miss this conversation with one of the most distinctive personalities from wrestling’s biggest boom period, looking back on how the professional wrestling industry changed his life forever.

episode contains sensitive discussion around the topic of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Discretion is advised.

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 Pavone, known to WWE fans as Caylen Croft, joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal to discuss his journey from Ohio Valley Wrestling to WWE’s main roster, teaming with Trent Barreta as The Dude Busters, and finding a whole new purpose after leaving professional wrestling.

Starting out as Chris Cage, Kris became an OVW Heavyweight and Tag Team Champion, learning under Jim Cornette and Paul Heyman and teaming with future WWE Champion The Miz.

This conversation explores WWE’s developmental system, the planned partnership with The Miz on WWE television, and the release that forced Kris to reassess his dream.

A second WWE opportunity brought a new name, a partnership with Trent Barreta and a main-roster debut on ECW. Kris reflects on The Dude Busters’ run, their move to SmackDown and the potential the team never had the chance to fulfil.

The interview also explores Edge’s support for the team, advice received from The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels and the challenge of speaking up for yourself behind the scenes.After his WWE release in November 2010, Kris chose to walk away from wrestling.

His next chapter took him into elementary school art teaching, children’s books and coaching, drawing on lessons from the ring to help others find confidence and direction.

This is an open, honest and inspiring conversation about ambition, second chances and learning to move forward when a lifelong dream comes to an end.

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 Fame.

Across 22 years with WWE, Jimmy had a ringside view of some of wrestling’s biggest moments, working through Hulkamania, the New Generation, the Attitude Era and Ruthless Aggression eras. In this conversation, he looks back on the friendships, career highlights and difficult experiences that shaped his life inside the squared circle.

Jimmy discusses receiving the Cauliflower Alley Club’s Charlie Smith Referee Award in 2026, breaking into wrestling as a driver and ring crew member, collecting André the Giant and Tim White in Jack Tunney’s Cadillac, and Pat Patterson’s role in his journey to becoming a referee.

Jimmy also reflects back on being the referee for the iconic main event between The Undertaker and Adam 'Edge' Copeland at WrestleMania 24, how the tragic death of Owen Hart personally impacted him, and becoming part of the WWF referee strike angle in 1999.

This conversation with veteran pro wrestling referee Jimmy Korderas explores the often overlooked art of refereeing: communicating between wrestlers and backstage, helping a match tell its story and knowing when to stay out of the spotlight.

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 The Quebecers and The Fabulous Rougeaus, joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal to reflect his career, his two-day Intercontinental Championship reign and his views on the wrestling business today.

In this no-holds-barred conversation, Jacques responds to claims made by The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer about his backstage behaviour at a recent AEW show, and also speaks frankly about his former trainee, current WWE star Kevin Owens.

The conversation also dives into The Mountie’s brief but memorable run as WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Rougeaus' infamous backstage clash with The Dynamite Kid, and Jacques Rougeau's historic pinfall win over Hulk Hogan in Montreal.

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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 full potential?

Dale Torborg joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for an exclusive interview exploring his journey from professional baseball to WCW, becoming the KISS Demon and the backstage politics surrounding the character inspired by Gene Simmons.

After a fastball to the face changed the direction of his baseball career, Torborg found a new path in professional wrestling. From his early days as The MVP to the famously demanding WCW Power Plant, this conversation follows the experiences that brought him beneath The Demon’s iconic face paint.

The interview explores WCW’s partnership with KISS, Brian Adams portraying The Demon during the character’s spectacular Nitro introduction, and the wider plans for a Warriors of KISS faction. It also looks at the contractual “main event” against The Wall at SuperBrawl 2000 and how The Demon became caught in the politics surrounding Eric Bischoff and WCW’s final years.

Dale also discusses his appearances in TNA and the lasting legacy of The Demon in pro wrestling history.

Could The Demon have become a major star if WCW had fully committed to the idea?

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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 back on joining TNA’s Immortal faction, working with Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, becoming TNA Television Champion, pinning Sting and winning the TNA World Tag Team Championship alongside James Storm. He also revisits his World Championship match against Magnus (Nick Aldis) which took place before a very vocal crowd in Manchester, UK.

Chad discusses his move to WWE, the creation of The Forgotten Sons with Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler, and their call-up from NXT to SmackDown, as well as the reaction inside the WWE locker room to his 2020 Twitter post, the group’s sudden loss of momentum, his eventual return on Raw alongside Elias, and his release from WWE in 2021.

Away from the ring, Chad reflects on serving as a Marine in Iraq, retiring from wrestling in 2023 and finding purpose beyond Gunner and Jaxson Ryker. He also shares what inspired his faith-focused Walk Worthy Podcast and what he hopes people will learn about the man behind his wrestling characters.

From Phil Shatter to Gunner to Jaxson Ryker, this is a candid conversation about TNA, WWE, faith, setbacks and starting a new chapter.

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 WWE, with memorable runs in Ring of Honor, TNA/IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and AEW.

In this special Hall of Fame induction episode, we revisit Maria’s entire wrestling journey, including her WWE debut and the evolution of her on-screen character. We also explore her successful partnership with husband Mike Bennett, their time together as part of The Kingdom and Maria’s reinvention as an accomplished manager, producer, creative mind and fierce advocate for women’s wrestling.

The episode celebrates Maria’s championship success, her influence behind the scenes and her determination to create more opportunities for female performers through Women’s Wrestling Army. It also reflects on the challenges she has overcome, the lessons learned throughout her career and the legacy she continues to build across the professional wrestling industry.

Congratulations to Maria Kanellis, the newest inductee into the Wrestling Life Hall of Fame!