Behind The Belt

ABC
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A deep dive into pro wrestling with a journalist, a sound artist, and a guy who smashes people over the head with chairs for a living.

  1. EPISODE 1

    Fighting like a girl — women's wrestling

    It wasn’t so long ago that women’s matches were considered "popcorn breaks; now, female wrestlers are among the world’s top talent. Has the WWE's "women’s revolution" changed things for better or worse for female wrestlers? With Dakota Kai, Bea Priestley, and Kellyanne. Hosted by Clem and Atticus Bastow and KrackerJak.

    24 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Good vs evil — storytelling in wrestling

    Imagine a soap opera, but with chokeslams: a look at the narrative side of wrestling, from character creation and story-lining to promos and feuds, with Elliot Sexton and Mr Juicy. Hosted by Clem Bastow, Atticus Bastow, and Krackerjak.

    33 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Thumbtacks and baseball bats — hardcore wrestling

    Wrestling might be "fake" but falling backwards into a barbed-wire-wrapped table is very real. Find out what it takes to make it in hardcore wrestling, and why anyone in their right mind would want to do it. Guests Cremator, Syd Parker, and Mad Dog McRea. Hosted by Clem Bastow, Atticus Bastow, and Krackerjak.

    37 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Back bumps and spinal infections — the realities of wrestling

    Wrestling can hurt; it can even kill. From painkiller addiction and bloodcurdling injuries to the loneliness of the road, we explore the hidden dangers of sports entertainment. Featuring interviews with wrestlers Dowie James, Vixsin, and author Jenny Valentish. Hosted by Clem Bastow, Atticus Bastow, and Krackerjak.

    38 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Now do it ten more times — wrestling training

    What does it take to become a pro wrestler? Turns out, it’s more than just a good entrance song: we get the lowdown on workouts, drills and diets, from those running the drills as well as those who’ve done them with WWE superstar The Miz, Carlo Cannon, and Nick Bury. Hosted by Clem Bastow, Atticus Bastow, and Krackerjak.

    23 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    When Pro-Wrestling met MMA — the rise of strong style

    Hard-hitting and strike-crazy, Strong Style was born in Japan and has spread worldwide, captivating fans and giving in-ring action an uncompromising edge. But how hard is too hard when it comes to making those strikes look real? Hosted by Clem Bastow, Atticus Bastow and Krackerjak and thanks to our guests Bad Luck Fale, Jake Andrewartha and Jonah Rock. Hosted by Clem Bastow, Atticus Bastow, and Krackerjak.

    38 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    "I Can Hear Bells Ringing!"— the sound of wrestling

    There’s nothing quite like the sound of wrestling, from the bell to the bumps to the over-the-top entrance themes. Join us as we unpack the sonic experience of a wrestling show. Hosted by Clem Bastow, Atticus Bastow, and Krackerjak. Many thanks to our guests Drew Menard and Philip Brophy. Hosted by Clem Bastow, Atticus Bastow, and Krackerjak.

    39 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Australian wrestling — the past, present and future

    From the dizzying heights of Festival Hall to the crushing lows of scout hall "arenas", Australian wrestling has a proud, chequered history ... and an exciting future. It’s a bumper season finale hosted by Clem Bastow, Krackerjak and Atticus Bastow. Huge thanks to guests George 'The Hitman' Julio, Rowan Herbstreet and Will Osprey. Hosted by Clem Bastow, Atticus Bastow, and Krackerjak.

    50 min

  9. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    INTRODUCING — Behind The Belt

    Hailing from Melbourne and weighing in at a combined weight of too many years of wrestling obsessiveness to count, it’s your hosts, Clem, Atticus and KrackerJak.

    3 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
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2 Ratings

About

A deep dive into pro wrestling with a journalist, a sound artist, and a guy who smashes people over the head with chairs for a living.

Information

  • Creator
    ABC
  • Episodes
    22
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All right reserved.
  • Show Website
    Behind The Belt

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