Ken Anderson: podcast appearances and interviews

Ken Anderson is a long-time high school pitching coach with a notable background in professional wrestling and sports entertainment. Born on March 6, 1976, he has competed under various ring names, including Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Anderson, during his tenure in WWE from 2005 to 2009 and in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling from 2010 to 2016. His wrestling career began on the independent circuit before being promoted to the WWE main roster in 2005. During his time there, he held the WWE United States Championship for 42 days and won the Money in the Bank briefcase at WrestleMania 23, which granted him a shot at the world title. However, he lost the briefcase to Edge following a misdiagnosed injury. After leaving WWE in 2009, Anderson signed with TNA, where he became a two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion and was involved with factions such as Immortal and Aces & Eights. He continued to wrestle in other promotions including the National Wrestling Alliance and returned to TNA in September 2025 after a nine-year absence. Outside of his wrestling career, Anderson co-founded The Academy in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a wrestling school that he established with partners including Shawn Daivari, Molly Holly, Ariya Daivari, and Arik Cannon. He has also worked as an actor, appearing as Master Chief Petty Officer Carter Holt in the WWE Studios film 'Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia' in 2009. Today, he combines his experience in professional wrestling with his role as a coach and mentor in sports.