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!

Wrestling Life with Ben Veal

In this special tribute episode of Wrestling Life with Ben Veal, we celebrate the life, career, and legacy of SYCHO SID (Sid Eudy), one of the most unique, captivating and unforgettable performers professional wrestling has ever seen.What made Sid special wasn't just his size or world championship wins. It was his presence. The moment Sid walked through the curtain, he was truly larger than life. Whether competing as Sid Justice, Sid Vicious or Sycho Sid, he commanded attention in a way few wrestlers ever could. Fans believed him. Opponents feared him. Crowds reacted to him. In an industry built on larger-than-life personalities, Sid stood out even among the giants.From headlining WrestleMania and capturing world championships in WWE and WCW to delivering some of the most memorable promos and entrances of his era, Sid carved out a legacy that continues to resonate with wrestling fans decades later. Sid was authentic, unpredictable and completely original.In 2026, many wrestling fans and wrestling historians questioned why a performer with Sid's accomplishments was only acknowledged through a Legacy Wing induction rather than receiving a full WWE Hall of Fame induction during his lifetime.

For a multiple-time world champion, WrestleMania main-eventer and one of the most recognisable stars of the 1990s, many believe Sid deserved to stand on the Hall of Fame stage and receive the celebration and recognition his career warranted.In this special tribute episode, join Ben Veal, The People's Broker Ash Ajaz and Nick Higgins as we look back on the moments, matches, promos, and memories that made SYCHO SID a true wrestling icon.

Maria Kanellis joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for an honest and wide-ranging conversation covering her incredible 20+ year journey through professional wrestling and beyond.From breaking into WWE through the Diva Search, becoming one of the company's most recognisable personalities, reinventing herself as the "First Lady of ROH", winning championships and helping redefine the role of women in wrestling, Maria has built a career on resilience, reinvention and authenticity.We also discuss her newest venture, Wild Stems Floral Design Studio, and how she's balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood and professional wrestling. This exclusive interview includes:🌸 The story behind Wild Stems, Maria's own floral design business🌸 Motherhood and the evolution of opportunities for women in wrestling🌸 The infamous 2019 WWE pregnancy storyline with Mike Bennett🌸 Becoming WWE's first-ever pregnant champion🌸 Working with her husband on-screen and off-screen🌸 Entering the 2004 Diva Search and being signed by WWE🌸 Overcoming misconceptions during her early WWE run🌸 Winning Diva of the Year and receiving a Slammy Award🌸 Her WWE releases in 2010 and 2020🌸 Finding her voice as the First Lady of Ring of Honor🌸 Winning the Impact Knockouts Championship🌸 The current state of women's wrestling🌸 Raising three children while pursuing multiple careers.

Step back into the golden age of British wrestling in this fascinating interview with author Steven Bell as we dive deep into the incredible true story behind Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks: the unforgettable rivalry that captivated millions across the UK.From packed arenas and primetime television battles to personal struggles, fame, tragedy and larger-than-life personalities, this Wrestling Life with Ben Veal conversation explores how Shirley Crabtree and Martin Ruane became household names during the glory days of British wrestling.Author of the acclaimed Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives of the British Bulldogs, Steven Bell reveals the untold stories behind the meteoric rise of Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks, from poverty and nightclub doors in northern England to record-breaking Wembley crowds and nationwide television fame.In this interview we discuss:🇬🇧 The rapid popularity of British wrestling in the 1970s and 1980s🇬🇧 The legendary on-screen rivalry between Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks🇬🇧 Behind-the-scenes stories from the World Of Sport era🇬🇧 British wrestling’s impact on UK pop culture🇬🇧 Exclusive insights from wrestling legends including Bret Hitman Hart🇬🇧 The real lives of Shirley Crabtree and Martin Ruane beyond the ring🇬🇧 The triumphs, heartbreaks and legacy of Britain’s wrestling boom.Whether you grew up watching Saturday afternoon wrestling on ITV or you’re just discovering this unique era for the first time, this interview is packed with nostalgia, history and incredible storytelling from one of wrestling’s most passionate historians.

Former WWE Superstar Ridge Holland, now competing under his real name Luke Menzies, joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for one of his most open and honest interviews yet.
From growing up in a small Yorkshire town to becoming a professional rugby league player to competing at WrestleMania and becoming part of one of WWE’s key factions, Luke Menzies reflects on the highs, lows and defining moments of his wrestling journey.
In this exclusive interview, Luke discusses:
🔥 His WWE release while injured and the emotional fallout that followed
🔥 Recovering from the serious foot injury suffered against Moose in TNA
🔥 The night that Big E suffered his devastating neck injury on SmackDown
🔥 Life as part of The Brawling Brutes with Sheamus and Pete Dunne
🔥 Working with Roman Reigns and The Bloodline
🔥 His injuries, setbacks and suffering public scrutiny
🔥 Competing at WrestleMania and WarGames
🔥 His future in wrestling after WWE.
Luke speaks candidly about adversity, resilience, redemption and rebuilding his career after leaving WWE in late 2025.