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TMZ's Inside The Ring
TMZ's Inside The Ring
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This isn’t your average wrestling podcast — this is TMZ’s Inside The Ring. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY. We cover the biggest matches, jaw-dropping moments, and weekly chaos rocking the world of WWE. From post-match fallout to behind-the-scenes drama, we break it all down with real energy, real opinions, and real access. Plus, we’re bringing you exclusive interviews with legends, champions, and rising stars.
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Joe Hendry opens up about his viral rise, the strategy that helped him explode on social media, and the mindset shift that turned him into NXT Champion. He breaks down Shawn Michaels’ advice, handling WrestleMania pressure, and why authenticity — not just talent — is the real key to making it in WWE.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & CJ Perry
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AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander joins TMZ Inside the Ring ahead of Dynamite to talk her brutal strap match, life as champion, injuries, and the pressure of proving she belongs at the top. From near-career-ending ACL tears to stunt training, concussions, and finding her identity in AEW, Statlander opens up like never before.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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Liv Morgan sits down with TMZ Inside the Ring following a career-defining Royal Rumble performance. Liv talks candidly about Dominik Mysterio, Judgment Day, and the trust that comes with standing at the top of WWE. She reflects on her journey through the company, her connection with the fans who’ve followed her from the beginning, and how her mindset has evolved as the stakes continue to rise. With WrestleMania approaching, Liv also addresses the landscape around her—including Raquel Rodriguez, Sol Ruca, Tiffany Stratton, and the next generation pushing forward—while keeping the focus firmly on herself and what comes next. Calm, confident, and calculated, Liv Morgan explains why this moment feels different and why her story is still unfolding.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & CJ Perry
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After a wild Royal Rumble and an eventful episode of Raw, we dive into Roman Reigns’ big moment, CM Punk’s future, and the stories that are heating up fast. But the real question everyone’s asking: is the masked attacker Adam Pearce… or Jake Paul?
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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We’re breaking down all our WWE Royal Rumble predictions ahead of the biggest event on the road to WrestleMania, including full Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble winner predictions, surprise entrants, final picks, and winners. We also dive deep into Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre and AJ Styles career match against Gunther.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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Daria Rae (formerly Sonya Deville in WWE) joins CJ Perry and Branson Quirke for a wide-ranging conversation covering her return to wrestling, her TNA debut, and reflections on her WWE career. Daria opens up about stepping away from the ring, what ultimately pulled her back, and how her mindset has changed.
The trio also dive into wild celebrity DM stories, jaw-dropping arrest and jail experiences, and the real-life moments that reshaped their paths. From locker room dynamics and authority figures to Hollywood, food, and viral pop culture moments, nothing is off limits in this candid, unfiltered episode.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & CJ Perry
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AEW star Harley Cameron sits down for an exclusive interview to discuss Saraya’s potential return to the ring, working closely with Toni Storm, and her rapid rise within All Elite Wrestling. Cameron opens up about finding her voice on AEW television, her backstage relationships, and why she believes she’s only scratching the surface of what’s next in her wrestling career.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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Drew McIntyre gives his first exclusive interview since winning the WWE Championship, discussing his title victory over Cody Rhodes, his mindset as WWE World Champion, and what’s next on the road to Royal Rumble and WrestleMania.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & CJ Perry
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Aron Stevens, formerly known as Damien Sandow, sits down to reflect on his WWE career. Stevens opens up about WrestleMania 31, working with The Miz, pitching ideas to Vince McMahon, and why he ultimately stopped politicking backstage. He also shares his views on WWE’s current business model, Money in the Bank, John Cena’s final match, and the perseverance of Cody Rhodes. Stevens explains why NWA has become home, praising Billy Corgan’s integrity, creative freedom, and the family-like environment that has reshaped how he views wrestling today.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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WWE legend C.J. Perry and former WWE star David Otunga join TMZ Inside the Ring for an unfiltered conversation breaking down the biggest stories in wrestling and beyond. Otunga puts his lawyer hat on to analyze WWE power moves and controversial suspensions, while also sharing behind-the-scenes stories and career-defining advice he received from The Rock about surviving Hollywood.
The trio also dives into Royal Rumble predictions, WrestleMania season chaos, wrestlers crossing over into mainstream acting, and what life really looks like after WWE.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & CJ Perry
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Former WWE and TNA Champion EC3 returns to TMZ’s Inside the Ring for a wide-ranging, brutally honest conversation following his departure from the NWA. From philosophy, faith, and authenticity in wrestling to John Cena’s retirement match, Gunther’s rise, and the future of WWE’s next generation, EC3 holds nothing back. He opens up about why his time in NWA ran its course, what the return of the “Top 1%” really means, potential TNA ties, and why he’s chasing moments—not three-letter brands. Plus, thoughts on Becky Lynch’s heel run, kayfabe in the modern era, Hollywood ambitions, and yes… one massive Cuban cigar.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & EC3
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CJ Perry is a professional wrestler, actress and media personality best known for her time in WWE. She sits down with TMZ Inside the Ring to discuss Royal Rumble favorites, WWE backstage life, and her upcoming return to pro wrestling, along with candid takes on Liv Morgan, Gunther, Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul, WWE storytelling, being a lifelong heel, and what’s next in her wrestling career.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & CJ Perry
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Chelsea Green down with with TMZ's Inside the Ring to discuss losing the WWE Women’s United States Championship on SmackDown, her brutal match with Giulia, and what’s next for her in 2026. Green also talks about WWE Unreal Season 2 on Netflix, revealing how the cameras never stopped rolling and what fans will see behind the scenes. She opens up about her husband Matt Cardona (formerly Zack Ryder) making his long-awaited return to WWE, what his five-year journey on the independent scene was like, working together as a married couple, and reacting to John Cena’s final WWE match and his praise for both of them on social media, and more!
Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral
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We’re breaking down the biggest WWE moments of 2025 — the matches, storylines, title reigns, shocking booking decisions, and superstar performances that defined the year. From WrestleMania 41 to SummerSlam, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, and everything in between, we debate what worked, what didn’t, and which WWE stars truly carried 2025.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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Gunther breaks his silence in his first exclusive interview on TMZ's Inside The Ring since retiring John Cena. He addresses the tap-out, the fan outrage, and why he embraced the chaos that followed.
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WWE legend CJ Perry joins TMZ personality Branson Quirke to break down one of the most shocking moments in wrestling history — John Cena’s final WWE match, ending with a tap-out loss to Gunther. We dive into why Cena chose to go out on his back, how Gunther’s dominant performance impacts his rise, and why this finish may redefine Cena’s legacy forever.
Plus, we’re joined by WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam, who was in the building on the big night. RVD gives an inside look at the atmosphere, the energy in the arena, and what it was like witnessing Cena’s emotional final moments firsthand.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & CJ Perry
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Former WWE Superstar Maven joins TMZ’s Inside the Ring to break down John Cena’s emotional farewell match — and reveals the one rising WWE star he believes is truly poised to become the next John Cena. From backstage stories to why Cena’s final bout will almost certainly involve chaos and surprise run-ins, Maven delivers insider insight you won’t hear anywhere else.
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In this exclusive interview, former WWE star Hornswoggle opens up about his unforgettable WWE career, his most memorable Survivor Series moments, and his honest reaction to John Cena’s Farewell Tour. From behind-the-scenes stories to working alongside some of WWE’s biggest names, Hornswoggle gives fans a rare look at life inside the company.
Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral
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WWE Legend CJ Perry sits down with TMZ’s Inside the Ring for her biggest tell-all yet — giving exclusive insight into Liv Morgan’s explosive Survivor Series return, the backstage buzz in San Diego, and all the insider secrets you won’t hear anywhere else.
Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral
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CJ Perry — formerly known as Lana — joins TMZ Inside the Ring to talk about her WWE Legends deal, the possibility of a Lana comeback, and Rusev’s big WWE return. She opens up about her new podcast Identity Crisis, sobriety, fame, and what she’s learned since leaving the ring. From behind-the-scenes WWE stories and John Cena memories to how she and Rusev rebuilt their marriage, CJ gets real about love, wrestling, and reinvention.
Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral
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