R-Truth Interview
Dwayne is joined with special guest Ron "R-Truth" Killings. They discuss his career accomplishments in WWE, his single 'Hit Em Up', working with Brock Lesnar, and so much more in this action packed episode.
Jun 05, 2025•43 min
Life's A Botch
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Episodes
Return of the Shoot
Life’s a Botch is back! In this season premiere, Hi-Lite is joined in studio with up and coming independent wrestler, Shoot Taylor. They discuss his wrestling hiatus, his return to pro wrestling, his vignette with WWE HOF Teddy Long, and more in an action packed episode! Follow @lifesabotchshow @otsmediaco and @b1gshoot for more
Feb 23, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 1
CEO
Janelle from the Jobber Tears Podcast joins Ash Benny as they discuss AEW’s Big Business, the debut of Mercedes Moné, the road to Wrestlemania, and more as we continue our women’s appreciation month.
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Big Business
In this week’s episode of Life’s a Botch, Ash Benny runs point and talks about women’s wrestling Wrestlemania Plans, and the debut of Mercedes Moné in AEW ahead of Big Business.
Mar 17, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Class Personified
Ash Benny leads the show joined with Reese and KB. They discuss favorite women’s wrestlers, recommended women's matches, favorite wrestling gear and more in this action packed episode!
Mar 08, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Independent Spotlight | Benny Blanco
Hi-Lite Real sits down with NYC independent wrestler, Benny Blanco where they discuss his journey, who he is, his character, and more including asking him about his top 5 favorite New York Natives.
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Season 4Ep. 9
WWE, Do We Have A Good Problem?
Ash Benny and Hi-Lite Real discuss the news of Tama Tonga making his way to WWE, the status of the main event AEW title picture, Liv Morgan creative dilemma, The ROH Women’s TV Title Tournament, and more!
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Elimination Chamber Preview
Ash Benny and Hi-Lite Real are back to discuss this week in pro wrestling with What’s Cooking, Bennys Block, Preview and Predictions for Elimination Chamber, and their Botch of the Week on an action packed episode!
Feb 23, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Viva Las Vegas
Hi-Lite Real is back with Ash Benny where they discuss the events of the entire week in Las Vegas, Wrestlemania XL Kickoff Press Conference, Benny's Block, thoughts on NXT Vengeance day, Botch of the week and more on an action packed episode!
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Independent Spotlight | Shaw The Ripper
Greetings listeners! On this episode of the Independent spotlight presented by OTS and LAB, Hi-Lite Real sits down with local independent wrestler Trey Shaw aka Shaw the Ripper where they discuss his character, his goals for the year, what to do about the MCU and much more on an action packed episode.
Feb 12, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Vengeance and a Villian
On this episode of Life’s A Botch, Hi-Lite Real is joined by OTS Media owner Derrick Myers. In What’s Cookin’, they discuss the MCU, Drake video, and more. On Benny’s Block they discuss and react to Carmelo Hayes recent heel turn from NXT Vengeance Day and NXT, The Rock’s backlash from fans online stepping in for Cody at Wrestlemania, and they have their Botch of the Week.
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Independent Spotlight | Deon Summerz
Hi-Lite Real sits down with local independent pro wrestling talent Deon Summerz @deonsummerz. They discuss his background in pro wrestling, favorite wrestling video games, goals to get signed, and much more on an action packed episode
Feb 05, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Don’t Call it a Comeback
On this episode Hi-Lite Real (@hilitelife) and Ash Benny (@ashbenny) discuss the fallout and reactions from the Royal Rumble, Vince McMahon/Brock Lesnar Allegations, Super Bowl LVIII, Ash Benny gives a hot take on Nicki Minaj Diss Track, and more on an action packed show 00:00 Intro 08:14 What’s Cookin'? Vince McMahon/Brock Lesnar allegations 21:37 Swiftees taking over the Super Bowl?? 41:27 Nicki Minaj Diss 1:11:31 Benny's Block 1:19:38 Royal Rumble Review 1:14:48 Botch of the Week...
Feb 02, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Rumble Young Man, Rumble
In the season premiere of Life's a Botch we discuss The Rock on the TKO board of directors and now having full ownership of 'The Rock' name, WWE's 5 billion dollar 10-year deal with Netflix, and Patrick Clark's controversial interview with Chris Van Vliet. We break down this past week in women's wrestling on Benny's Block, and this year's Royal Rumble predictions. 00:00 Intro 05:56 What's Cookin'? 44:08 Benny's Block 1:11:11 Royal Rumble Predictions Hi-Lite Real Instagram: @hilitelife Twitter: @...
Jan 26, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Independent Spotlight E1 | August Artois
In this debut mini episode of the Independent Spotlight, Hi-Lite Real sits down with independent pro wrestler and FIP Heavyweight Champion August Artois. He gives the audience the real and raw about his motives in pro wrestling, his plans, upcoming UK Tour, being good on the mic and more! Listener discretion is advised in this episode
Jan 16, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 21
End of Year Awards
Hi-Lite Real and Gresh conclude their annual crossover event - END OF THE YEAR AWARDS! From Prince NaNa elevating Swerve Strickland's presentation with his polarizing dance to LA Knight seemingly replacing the "What?" Chants with the "Yeah!" Chants. Who is Advocate of the Year? Announce Team of the Year? Who had the best Swag? Plus, Viewer's Choice results revealed and more!
Dec 31, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Season 3Ep. 20
It Was All A Dream
In this episode the LAB Crew is back with a heavy episode where they discuss the recent WWE ass releases, Jade Cargill’s major WWE signing and more with popular segments like What’s Cookin, Benny’s Block, and the Botch of the Week 00:00 Intro 02:18 Botch Breakers 20:05 What's Cookin' 1:20:48 Benny's Block 1:43:22 Botch of the Week 1:58:45 Outro
Oct 04, 2023•2 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 19
It’s Only Up From Here
The crew discusses more on the Rock’s return and what it means, Batista’s open to also return to WWE, potential new dream feuds with all the recent returns, women’s wrestling discussion, and they give their predictions for AEW Grand Slam 2023 and NXT No Mercy 2023. 00:00 Intro 08:11 What’s Cookin’? 12:12 Super Smackdown 22:41 Potential Feuds for Returns 41:08 Ladies First 41:51 Jade Cargill at WWE PC 48:10 Nia Jax WWE Return 53:58 Becky Lynch NXT Potential Feuds 1:01:31 NXT Breakout Women’s Tour...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Girl You Be Killin 'Em
00:00 Intro 20:38 Jade Cargill News 33:27 WWE/UFC Merger 44:14 AEW Talk 1:08:53 Women's Wrestling 1:41:12 The Bloodline 1:48:59 The 3 Count (Outro) Hi-Lite Real and Ash Benny discuss Jade Cargill's free agency, Women's Wrestling Main eventing through the week, AEW's lack of diversity, The Rock and John Cena's return, and more on an action packed episode
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 3Ep. 17
WWE Payback 2023 Review
Come vibe with the LAB Crew as they come together to briefly discuss the CM Punk Firing, and review the WWE Payback 2023 results
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Hard to Say Goodbye
This episode is a tribute to Bray Wyatt/Terry Funk. The crew comes together and shares in main discussion their favorite moments, matches, and memories of these talents. They also discuss in What’s Cookin the continuous CM Punk backstage drama, AEW All In thoughts, and WWE Payback predictions. Ash discusses this week in the women’s division, and everyone’s Botch of the week.
Sep 02, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 15
New Look Who This?
In the return of LAB, Hi-Lite Real, Ash Benny, and Playboy Rick bring a new look and a new vibe to Life's a Botch. Join them as they debut the new season as a new trio with a load of new segments, and unique chemistry to bring real life and pro wrestling together. In this episode, regular Segments What's Cookin, Botch of the week, The 3 Count, and more.
Aug 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 14
8 Ball
Dwayne is joined by independent wrestler "The 8ball" HJZ. They discuss pro wrestling post Royal Rumble, being trained at the Nightmare Factory, who is character is, and much more
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 13
2 Fly
Dwayne is joined with Kevin "The Jet" Knight to discuss his rise to pro wrestling, black inspirations, making history as a black wrestler for NJPW and more!
Feb 04, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 12
Ms. Feelin' Me
Dwayne is joined by special guest, Former WWE Diva, actress, and model Kristal Marshall. They look back at some moments of her career, her upbringing, future plans, and more on a super packed episode.
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 11
LAB Awards
In the Season 3 Finale, Dwayne is joined with Josh from Gresh Unleashed. They give out awards for various categories such as: Black Male Wrestler of the Year, Botch of the Year, Theme Song of the Year and more!
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 10
BattleSlam ATL
Dwayne is back with a new guest, local Independent Wrestling Promoter in Atlanta, Austin Wethel. They discuss life as a wrestling promoter, and the Thriller Themed BattleSlam ATL show on October 30th
Oct 31, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Extreme Predictions
Dwayne is joined with returning guest Rick where they talk the build up to WWE Extreme Rules, as well as give their predictions for the upcoming matchcard, They also discuss the recent AEW backstage drama on an action packed episode.
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Recap and Predictions
Life’s A Botch is back! Dwayne is joined with new guest Rick. They discuss WWE Clash at the Castle recap and results, and give predictions for NXT Worlds Collide and AEW All Out 2022
Sep 13, 2022•2 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 7
WWE 2K Streamer
Dwayne and Gresh from Gresh Unleashed discuss the life of a Wrestling Game Content Creator, plus tips and experience from Gresh on the latest WWE 2K release
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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