EPISODE · Oct 19, 2023 · 1H 56M
#001 | 'Second II None' Nathan Cruz: Wrestling for WWE, Missing Out on NXT UK and Locker Room Friendships
from Wrestling Life with Ben Veal · host Wrestling Life Online
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 podcast and YouTube show 'Wrestling Life with Ben Veal.' This isn't your typical wrestling conversation; we’re not here to talk storylines or give star ratings to squared circle bouts. We’ll talking candidly about Nathan Cruz’s long and winding journey towards WWE, his journey from All Star Wrestling to present day, his memories of ITV's World of Sport reboot, the rich friendships made during two decades as a grappler, the mental health challenges of staying motivated during the pandemic, travelling the world through wrestling, passing the torch on to the next generation of stars as head coach of Evo Wrestling Academy and what’s still to come for ‘Second II None’ - prepare for a lot of ground to be covered during this inspiring and illuminating conversation. Wrestling Life with Ben Veal: Real Talk from Real Talent. JOIN THE CONVERSATION WITH #WRESTLINGLIFEPOD Support the show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/wrestlinglifeonline Threads: www.threads.net/wrestlinglifeonline Instagram: www.instagram.com/wrestlinglifeonline Produced by Geoff Easton, Tall Oak Productions: www.instagram.com/talloak_productions ******** This episode of 'Wrestling Life with Ben Veal' is brought to you in partnership with our friends over at Legacy Sports Nutrition. Take your physical and mental performance to the next level with Test-X9, the natural testosterone booster that’s been professionally developed for testosterone enhancement. Clinically proven, Test X9 from Legacy Sports Nutrition is NSF certified, third party lab tested and made in the US of A - and it’s brought to you by friends of the show, three-time world champion Nick Aldis and 10-time world champion Mickie James. Nick developed and uses these products himself, so you know they work. No bull. No bro science. Just facts. It’s time to level up your strength, energy, libido and drive now with Test-X9, from Legacy Sports Nutrition. And if you want to really level-up, go for the Ultimate Test Stack, adding T-Assist, a pro grade estrogen inhibitor and test enhancer, and the best-selling sleep aid, Recovery PM, and discover why improving your sleep is the key to unlocking your mental and physical potential. Stop settling for average, go to LEGACYSUPPS.COM now and use the promo code WRESTLINGLIFE for 10% off your entire order - thats promo code WRESTLINGLIFE. Subscribe to have it shipped every 30 days and get the discount each and every time. www.legacysupps.com
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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 podcast and YouTube show 'Wrestling Life with Ben Veal.' This isn't your typical wrestling conversation; we’re not here to talk storylines or give star ratings to squared circle bouts. We’ll talking candidly about Nathan Cruz’s long and winding journey towards WWE, his journey from All Star Wrestling to present day, his memories of ITV's World of Sport reboot, the rich friendships made during two decades as a grappler, the mental health challenges of staying motivated during the pandemic, travelling the world through wrestling, passing the torch on to the next generation of stars as head coach of Evo Wrestling Academy and what’s still to come for ‘Second II None’ - prepare for a lot of ground to be covered during this inspiring and illuminating conversation. Wrestling Life with Ben Veal: Real Talk from Real Talent. JOIN THE CONVERSATION WITH #WRESTLINGLIFEPOD Support the show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/wrestlinglifeonline Threads: www.threads.net/wrestlinglifeonline Instagram: www.instagram.com/wrestlinglifeonline Produced by Geoff Easton, Tall Oak Productions: www.instagram.com/talloak_productions ******** This episode of 'Wrestling Life with Ben Veal' is brought to you in partnership with our friends over at Legacy Sports Nutrition. Take your physical and mental performance to the next level with Test-X9, the natural testosterone booster that’s been professionally developed for testosterone enhancement. Clinically proven, Test X9 from Legacy Sports Nutrition is NSF certified, third party lab tested and made in the US of A - and it’s brought to you by friends of the show, three-time world champion Nick Aldis and 10-time world champion Mickie James. Nick developed and uses these products himself, so you know they work. No bull. No bro science. Just facts. It’s time to level up your strength, energy, libido and drive now with Test-X9, from Legacy Sports Nutrition. And if you want to really level-up, go for the Ultimate Test Stack, adding T-Assist, a pro grade estrogen inhibitor and test enhancer, and the best-selling sleep aid, Recovery PM, and discover why improving your sleep is the key to unlocking your mental and physical potential. Stop settling for average, go to LEGACYSUPPS.COM now and use the promo code WRESTLINGLIFE for 10% off your entire order - thats promo code WRESTLINGLIFE. Subscribe to have it shipped every 30 days and get the discount each and every time. www.legacysupps.com
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