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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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\Tony Khan joined TMZ Inside the Ring ahead of AEW’s Revolution pay-per-view on Sunday, opening up about his lifelong love of wrestling and how it started when he was a kid writing his own fantasy shows. Khan revealed he was creating early versions of what would become Dynamite as young as 12 years old, long before launching AEW. He also discusses the company’s recent momentum, celebrity involvement in wrestling, and what fans can expect from the stacked Revolution card.
Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral
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MJF sits down with Inside The Ring for an unfiltered interview where the AEW World Champion talks Disney, Drake, professional wrestling, and completely roasts the hosts along the way. Maxwell Jacob Friedman discusses his upcoming match with Hangman Adam Page, the current state of AEW, and why he believes he’s the best wrestler in the world today. The conversation goes everywhere—from theme parks and hip-hop to wrestling fans, Hollywood acting projects, and the future of AEW—while MJF delivers the sharp insults and confidence fans expect from one of the most entertaining personalities in professional wrestling. If you’re a fan of AEW, wrestling interviews, or classic MJF promos, this chaotic conversation is one you don’t want to miss.
Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral
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Richard Holliday joins TMZ Inside The Ring for a must-watch conversation about why he’s the next WWE star. From his powerful comeback after battling cancer to becoming one of the hottest names on the independents, Holliday breaks down his “Mr. Marketable” mindset, WWE tryout buzz, TNA rumors, and the viral signature move everyone’s talking about. Confident, calculated, and unapologetic, Holliday makes it clear — the only competition he sees is the future version of himself.
Host: Branson Quirke
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Steph De Lander joins TMZ Inside the Ring to tell her side of the story after her shocking TNA exit.
In this exclusive interview, Steph reveals she was 100% medically cleared following neck surgery — only to be told TNA was “not comfortable” letting her wrestle again. She opens up about paying for her own surgeries, struggling for 18 months to get a return-to-ring protocol, and the phone call that ultimately led her — and her husband Mance Warner — to walk away from the company.
Steph also addresses rumors surrounding her injury, questions about favoritism, the impact of the Chris Bey incident, and what could be next for her career — including WWE or AEW.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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TMZ & CJ Perry head to Chicago for WWE Elimination Chamber and break down everything — from Danhausen’s shocking crate debut and Rhea Ripley proving why she’s the Roman Reigns of the women’s division to Randy Orton surviving the Chamber (just like CJ predicted). Then it’s off to Monday Night Raw in Indianapolis, where they witness Seth Rollins’ return, Liv Morgan’s revenge energy, and Rusev going face-to-face with Oba Femi in a powerhouse showdown, plus a special backstage experience.
Hosts: Branson Quirke, CJ Perry
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Jake Hager (@realjakehager) is a former WWE World Heavyweight Champion and a founding member of AEW who has consistently delivered memorable moments throughout his combat sports career. He sits down with Branson Quirke and Roger Corral to announce his major career move signing a six-appearance contract with UFC Power Slap, discussing his upcoming heavyweight debut in Las Vegas on April 17th and the physical preparation required to strengthen his neck for the impact.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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Kiana James (@kianajames_wwe) is a WWE Superstar and former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion. She sits down with Branson Quirke and CJ Perry to discuss stepping into the high-stakes Women’s Elimination Chamber match alongside some of WWE’s biggest names, what this opportunity means on the Road to WrestleMania, and how she plans to approach the most dangerous structure in the company. She also talks about sharing the ring with established champions and main-eventers, building momentum on SmackDown, the strategy behind surviving the Chamber, and why she believes this is the moment that elevates her to the top of the women’s division — and more!
Hosts: Branson Quirke & CJ Perry
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John “Bradshaw” Layfield (JBL) is a WWE Hall of Famer, former WWE Champion and one of the most notorious heels in pro wrestling history. He sits down with Branson Quirke and Roger Corral on TMZ’s Inside the Ring to discuss Gunther’s dominant heel run, rare “true villain” psychology in today’s WWE, and the swirling rumors about a potential Chris Jericho return. JBL also reflects on why he once refused to beat The Undertaker, breaks down the difference between attraction heels and pure heels, defends Booker T amid recent criticism, shares wild stories from his infamous Eddie Guerrero feud, and teases his new comedy-wrestling series Curtain Jerkers — and more!
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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Raquel Rodriguez (@RaquelWWE) is a WWE Superstar and member of The Judgment Day. She sits down with Branson Quirke and CJ Perry at TMZ’s West Coast studio in Los Angeles to discuss her upcoming Elimination Chamber qualifying match on RAW, her complicated loyalty with Liv Morgan, the Royal Rumble elimination fallout, and whether friendship comes before championship gold. She also talks about facing Rhea Ripley and Ronda Rousey, cracking Stephanie Vaquer’s championship belt, Bayley’s WrestleMania setback, comparisons to Kevin Nash, riding motorcycles, potential celebrity matches with Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, and what WrestleMania would mean at this stage of her career — and more!
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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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