Mic Check with Mr Anderson is the no-holds-barred wrestling podcast hosted by former WWE and TNA superstar Mr. Ken Anderson, alongside producers and co-hosts Kevin and Connor. Each week, they dive deep into the wrestling world with untold road stories, behind-the-scenes insight, fan Q&As, and candid chats you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re an old-school fan or part of the new generation, it’s time to sound off… Mic Check style.
Ben Bishop | I Had a WWE Tryout… Then They Said NO | What Really Happened
Pro Wrestling sensation Ben Bishop reveals the REAL reason he wasn’t signed by the biggest wrestling company WWE after a standout tryout and it all came down to one person’s opinion backstage.
Despite impressing top names like Road Dogg, Steve Corino and Johnny Russo, Ben explains how his viral wrestling content and character work divided opinion inside WWE, leading to a shocking last-minute rejection.
This is a brutally honest look at how the wrestling business REALLY works where talent, hard work, and fan support don’t always guarantee success.
From viral success…To AEW opportunities…To WWE rejection…
Ben Bishop breaks down why entertainment beats moves in modern wrestling, and why he’s not changing for anyone.
#WWE #WWETryout #BenBishop #ProWrestling #AEW #WrestlingPodcast #MicCheck #WrestlingNews #IndieWrestling #WrestlingCommunity #WrestlingShoot #WWEBehindTheScenes #WrestlingStories #RoadDogg #NXT
1 Mar 2026
Grado on TNA, Wrestlers Court & The Fall of British Wrestling
Grado joins Mic Check with Mr Anderson for one of the most honest, hilarious and revealing conversations we’ve had yet.
From working in the Scottish fire brigade while flying to TNA… to not getting paid… to being sent a drawing of a cheque… to having “nuclear heat” in Wrestler’s Court, this episode is packed with real, unfiltered wrestling stories.
In this episode, Grado discusses:
• His journey from ICW to TNA• The infamous fake cheque story• Backstage confrontation with Low Ki• Shane Helms stepping in to help• Wrestler’s Court and locker room politics• Kevin Nash changing his perspective• The formation of WWE UK• The rise of British wrestling and World of Sport• Madonna allowing him to use “Like a Prayer”
This is an inside look at the business of professional wrestling, the politics, the pressure, the chaos, and the moments that define careers.
If you love real wrestling stories from inside the locker room, this one is essential listening.
Listen now on all major podcast platforms.
22 Feb 2026
Ken Anderson on Winning the JCW World Championship + Wrestling Q&A
Fresh off winning the JCW World Championship, Ken Anderson joins us live to talk wrestling, answer fan questions, and break down the latest topics in the business.
#Wrestling #JCW #Live
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