Identity Crisis

UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush joins CJ Perry and Jonathan Saba on the Identity Crisis podcast for a powerful, no-nonsense conversation about faith, fighting, and staying true to yourself in a sport built on hype.From growing up in a small village in Iran to becoming one of the most respected lightweights in the UFC, Beneil breaks down the journey that shaped him - inside and outside the Octagon. He talks candidly about his viral Elon Musk callout that somehow turned into two Teslas, his refusal to play a trash-talk character, and why integrity matters more to him than popularity.Beneil opens up about finding God during his lowest moments, how faith grounds him in a violent profession, and why he believes it actually makes him a better fighter. He also dives into the realities of the UFC business, controversial title shot snubs despite an 8-fight win streak, and his personal philosophy on violence vs. sport.The conversation goes deeper as Beneil shares how video games nearly derailed his career, what it’s like balancing life as a father of three daughters while running a gym, and the recovery tools that helped him heal faster than expected - everything from sunlight and red light therapy to smarter training habits. Plus, yes, he finally admits his childhood crush on Stephanie McMahon.This episode is raw, thoughtful, and refreshingly honest—an inside look at a fighter who refuses to be fake in an industry that rewards it.Follow Us:INSTAGRAM  ➤ https://www.instagram.com/identitycrisispodcastTIKTOK  ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@identitycrisispodcastSPOTIFY  ➤ https://open.spotify.com/show/2jpWn23wgVjNADo8Ua48THCJ :INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/thecjperryTIKTOK  ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@cjperrytiktok X ➤ https://x.com/TheCJPerryJONATHAN:INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmsabaBENEIL DARIUSH INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/beneildariushTrain at Beneil’s Gym:Kings MMA – Anaheim, CACHAPTERS0:00 - Introduction & Welcome1:00 - The Viral Elon Musk Tesla Callout Story4:06 - Growing Up in a Village in Iran9:40 - Video Games Almost Derailed His Career11:40 - Faith Journey: From Agnostic to Christian16:35 - First Prayer & Transition to MMA20:19 - The Meaning of Integrity28:35 - Recovery Secrets: Red Light Therapy & Sunlight Benefits36:00 - Sunscreen Debate & Health Through the Eyes45:00 - What's Next in UFC Career48:55 - UFC Politics & Staying Authentic51:52 - Conor McGregor & UFC Going Mainstream56:00 - Ronda Rousey's Impact on Women's MMA1:01:00 - Would He Let His Daughters Fight?1:06:20 - Closing & Where to Find BeneilThis Podcast is Produced by CJ Perry, Jonathan Saba,  Ryan Lu, & Passes, Production Assistant Minna, And Show Writer Paul O’Brien. Production and Post by Rainbow Creative with Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones and Editing by Rainbow Creative About Identity Crisis:Welcome to Identity Crisis - a new podcast by WWE Legend CJ Perry and Hollywood producer Jonathan Saba. Here we separate the person from the persona, the schtick from the clicks, and get to unfiltered conversations about perception, reinvention, with some unlicensed intervention - hosted by two professional fakers who've made a living playing the part.

Former WWE Superstar Aliyah (Nhooph Al-Areebi) joins CJ Perry (Lana) and Jonathan Sabaon Identity Crisis to discuss her shocking WWE release, the controversy after her incredible 3.17-second Guinness World Record for the fastest win against Natalya! Aliyah opens up in her first podcast interview since her WWE departure, revealing the confusing disconnect between her loud live crowd reactions and the feeling of being "eaten alive" on Twitter by non-real accounts.How did a wrestler who felt she was "never pushed to the forefront" manage to break the fastest victory record, pinning a legend like Natalya? Aliyah shares the power of that moment and why she truly felt it was "magical". Plus, hear the incredible, untold story of her wrestling through a hairline rib fracture just to finish a match, proving her undeniable toughness and focus. Finally, Nhooph discusses finding a true identity outside of the WWE Superstar role, protecting her mind, and the healthy outlet of competitive horseback riding.Follow Nhooph (Aliyah): https://www.instagram.com/nhooph_alareebi/Follow Us:INSTAGRAM  ➤ https://www.instagram.com/identitycrisispodcastTIKTOK  ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@identitycrisispodcastSPOTIFY  ➤ https://open.spotify.com/show/2jpWn23wgVjNADo8Ua48THCJ :INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/thecjperryTIKTOK  ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@cjperrytiktok X ➤ https://x.com/TheCJPerryJONATHAN: INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmsabaINSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmsabaThis Podcast is Produced by CJ Perry, Jonathan Saba, Ryan Lu, & Passes, Production Assistant Minna, And Show Writer Paul O’Brien. Production and Post by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones and Editing by Nathan Wheatley at Rainbow CreativeAbout Identity Crisis:Welcome to Identity Crisis - a new podcast by WWE Legend CJ Perry and Hollywood producer Jonathan Saba. Here we separate the person from the persona, the schtick from the clicks, and get to unfiltered conversations about perception, reinvention, with some unlicensed intervention - hosted by two professional fakers who've made a living playing the part.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction & Nhooph's Injury Story0:28 - Welcome & First Podcast Interview1:48 - WWE Herpes Rumor & Recognition3:25 - Breaking the Guinness World Record5:58 - Record-Breaking Match with Natalya6:06 - Working with Natalya & The Dungeon10:18 - Finishing the Match Injured16:10 - Seven Years in NXT17:55 - Losing Matches & Mindset24:01 - Competing After Release25:10 - Imposter Syndrome & Confidence28:35 - The Success Principles Book29:14 - Horses & Wrestling Parallels30:23 - Day After Getting Cut36:54 - Boundaries & Goals Post-WWE42:34 - Favorite Tag Teams Discussion48:50 - Manager/Valet Gimmick Talk52:11 - Closing & Goodbye

New year, new risks, and life-changing moves you won’t see coming. Welcome back to Identity Crisis as CJ Perry, Miro, and Johnny Saba kick off 2026 with massive announcements, bold New Year’s resolutions, and raw conversations that set the tone for their biggest year yet.Miro unveils Catch Academy, his groundbreaking professional wrestling school opening in Nashville, Tennessee, built to train kids and adults with an affordable, real-world system focused on psychology, storytelling, and fundamentals. CJ Perry shocks fans by officially stepping into stand-up comedy, announcing her first live show in Los Angeles on March 26 and embracing the grind of starting over in front of live crowds. The trio also gets deeply personal, opening up about CJ and Miro’s IVF journey, sharing emotional highs and lows, faith, and hope, before diving into heated 2026 WWE Championship predictions, the greatest wrestling finishers of all time, and powerful insights on discipline, legacy, and chasing lifelong dreams. If you love WWE, AEW, wrestling training, comedy, IVF stories, or personal growth, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Follow Us:INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/identitycrisispodcastTIKTOK ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@identitycrisispodcastSPOTIFY ➤ https://open.spotify.com/show/2jpWn23wgVjNADo8Ua48THMIRO:INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/tobemiroX ➤ https://www.x.com/tobemiroTIKTOK ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@rusevtokYOUTUBE- @ToBeMiroTV CJ :INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/thecjperryTIKTOK ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@cjperrytiktok X ➤ https://x.com/TheCJPerryJONATHAN:INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmsabaThis Podcast is Produced by CJ Perry, Jonathan Saba, Ryan Lu, & Passes, Production Assistant Minna, And Show Writer Paul O’Brien. Production and Post by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones and Editing by Rainbow Creative About Welcome to Identity Crisis - a new podcast by WWE Legend CJ Perry and Hollywood producer Jonathan Saba. Here we separate the person from the persona, the schtick from the clicks, and get to unfiltered conversations about perception, reinvention, with some unlicensed intervention - hosted by two professional fakers who've made a living playing the part.

UFC featherweight contender Giga Chikadze joins CJ Perry and Jonathan Saba on the Identity Crisis podcast! Giga opens up about the brutal Calvin Kattar war, the "Giga Kick," and what it might look like if he were to fight Miro?!Days before his fight against Kevin Vallejos, "The Giga Chad" himself, Giga Chikadze. The Georgian kickboxing legend and UFC star shares the incredible story of how he badgered Dana White and Sean Shelby to get his shot in the Octagon, culminating in a career-defining run.Giga gets real about the physical toll of his "Fight of the Year" contender against Calvin Kattar, revealing the extent of his injuries and the mutual respect shared in the hospital afterward. He also discusses his strict Orthodox Christian fasting routine, comparing notes with CJ on her husband Miro’s extreme weight cuts. Plus, Giga talks about opening his new striking gym in Orange County, his "Knockout Cancer" charity honoring his late mother, and why he finally unleashed "The Giga Show" heel persona.Follow Giga Chikadze - https://www.instagram.com/knockoutcancerFollow Us:INSTAGRAM  ➤ https://www.instagram.com/identitycrisispodcastTIKTOK  ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@identitycrisispodcastSPOTIFY  ➤ https://open.spotify.com/show/2jpWn23wgVjNADo8Ua48THCJ :INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/thecjperryTIKTOK  ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@cjperrytiktok X ➤ https://x.com/TheCJPerryJONATHAN:INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmsabaThis Podcast is Produced by CJ Perry, Jonathan Saba,  Ryan Lu, & Passes, Production Assistant Minna, And Show Writer Paul O’Brien. Production and Post by Rainbow Creative with Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones and Editing by Nathan Wheatley at Rainbow Creative.00:00 - Intro & "The Giga Chad" 01:26 - Hypothetical Fight: Giga vs. Miro 07:01 - How Giga Forced His Way into the UFC 19:23 - The "Draw" Mistake: A Ruined Celebration 23:56 - The Calvin Kattar War: Injuries & Aftermath27:21 - The "Post-Fight Blues" & Dopamine Crashes 31:56 - Opening a Striking Gym in Orange County 35:15 - "The Giga Show": Creating a Heel Persona 40:04 - Real Life Beefs & Street Fights 

CJ and Johnny sit down with a force of nature—Cameron (Ariane Andrew). She’s the former WWE standout who flipped reality TV fame into a blueprint for reinvention, survived the internet’s harshest critics, and built a brand powered by grit, charisma, and unapologetic ambition. Her story doesn’t just inspire—it hits like a finisher.In this episode, Cameron reveals:How she went from reality TV hopeful to WWE standoutThe truth about handling online hate, criticism, and public scrutinyBreaking generational cycles through mental health, family, and personal growthWhy storytelling is the heart of wrestling-and how she mastered itHer mission behind launching Pound Town Wrestling to elevate new talentInside scoop on her new movie “Onyx” (now streaming on BET+ and Amazon Prime)Raw behind-the-scenes moments, career lessons, and the mindset that keeps her evolvingWhether you love wrestling, reality TV, entertainment hustle, or just a damn good comeback story, this episode you will see Cameron’s  real, unfiltered, and wildly inspiring story.Follow Cameron (Ariane Andrew): @ArianeAndrew Check out Pound Town Wrestling: https://poundtownwrestling.com/ @poundtownwrestling Watch “Onyx” on BET+ and Amazon Prime: https://bit.ly/4inkTSM Follow Us:INSTAGRAM  ➤ https://www.instagram.com/identitycrisispodcastTIKTOK  ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@identitycrisispodcastSPOTIFY  ➤ https://open.spotify.com/show/2jpWn23wgVjNADo8Ua48THCJ :INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/thecjperryTIKTOK  ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@cjperrytiktok X ➤ https://x.com/TheCJPerryJONATHAN:INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmsabaRYAN LUINSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/e.mo.tions/YOUTUBE ➤https://www.youtube.com/@e.mo.tionsYT This Podcast is Produced by CJ Perry, Jonathan Saba, Ryan Lu, & Passes, Production Assistant Minna, And Show Writer Paul O’Brien. Production and Post by Rainbow Creative with Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones and Editing by Rainbow Creative + DH Agency

For this week’s episode of Identity Crisis, CJ brings TikTok’s favourite menace, Chase DeMoor, to the studio. With Hollywood insider Johnathan Saba stirring the pot, things get fast and fun quickly, as a reality-TV heel meets pro-wrestling heel to break down Chase’s habit of going viral for all the wrong (right) reasons! This is a jam-packed episode about fighting, frolics, and finding love… on camera.” From his rise on Netflix’s "Too Hot to Handle" to his headline-making moments in Misfits Boxing, Chase breaks down what it really takes to become a “likable villain,” survive influencer fame, and build a massive personal brand in today’s social media-driven world.🔥 In this episode, Chase DeMoor reveals:Behind-the-scenes secrets from Too Hot to HandleHow he crafted his controversial but viral online personaThe truth about influencer boxing and Misfits BoxingHis mindset going into a fight with Andrew TateThe crossover between combat sports, entertainment, and social media growthWhether you’re into reality TV, combat sports, influencer drama, or the business of becoming an internet personality, this is one episode you don’t want to miss!Follow Our Guests, Host, & The Show!Follow Us:INSTAGRAM  ➤ https://www.instagram.com/identitycrisispodcastTIKTOK  ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@identitycrisispodcastSPOTIFY  ➤ https://open.spotify.com/show/2jpWn23wgVjNADo8Ua48THCJ :INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/thecjperryTIKTOK  ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@cjperrytiktok X ➤ https://x.com/TheCJPerryCHASETIKTOK  ➤  https://www.tiktok.com/@chasedemoor?lang=en INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/chasedemoor/ YOUTUBE ➤ https://www.youtube.com/@chasedemoor. JONATHAN:INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmsabaRYAN LUINSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/e.mo.tions/YOUTUBE ➤https://www.youtube.com/@e.mo.tionsYT This Podcast is Produced by CJ Perry, Jonathan Saba,  Ryan Lu, & Passes, Production Assistant Minna, And Show Writer Paul O’Brien. Production and Post by ⁠Rainbow Creative⁠ with Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones and Editing by Rainbow Creative + DH AgencyTimestamps:0:00 – Intro & Chase’s journey5:00 – Reality TV & the “heel” persona15:00 – Boxing, influencer life, and staying relevant30:00 – Upcoming fights & Andrew Tate40:00 – CJ Puts You Over! WWE, Emmys, and the future of entertainmentAbout Identity Crisis:Welcome to Identity Crisis - a new podcast by WWE Legend CJ Perry and Hollywood producer Jonathan Saba. Here we separate the person from the persona, the schtick from the clicks, and get to unfiltered conversations about perception, reinvention, with some unlicensed intervention - hosted by two professional fakers who've made a living playing the part.

For Episode 2 of Identity Crisis, WWE Legend CJ Perry sits down with her longtime friend and fellow powerhouse Daria Berenato. Alongside Hollywood producer and co-host Jonathan Saba, CJ and Daria get candid about their friendship, the highs and heartbreaks of their WWE careers, and what it was really like to be let go from the company. From locker room memories to life after the ring, this episode is raw, reflective, and full of never-before-heard stories. Two women. One shared journey. And a conversation you won’t want to miss.Follow Us:INSTAGRAM ➤   / identitycrisispodcast  TIKTOK ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/identitycrisis...SPOTIFY ➤ https://open.spotify.com/show/2jpWn23...MIRO:INSTAGRAM ➤   / tobemiro  X ➤ https://www.x.com/tobemiroTIKTOK ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/rusevtokCJ :INSTAGRAM ➤   / thecjperry  TIKTOK ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/cjperrytiktokX ➤ https://x.com/TheCJPerryJONATHAN:INSTAGRAM ➤   / jonathanmsaba  About Identity Crisis:Welcome to Identity Crisis - a new podcast by WWE Legend CJ Perry and Hollywood producer Jonathan Saba. Here we separate the person from the persona, the schtick from the clicks, and get to unfiltered conversations about perception, reinvention, with some unlicensed intervention - hosted by two professional fakers who've made a living playing the part.

For the debut episode of Identity Crisis, WWE Legend CJ Perry dives straight into the deep end with her husband Miro.. Alongside Hollywood producer and co-host Jonathan Saba, CJ and Miro get brutally honest about everything from LuluLemon to workouts, to Jonathan's manhood, to CJ and Miro's almost divorce... then reconciliation... then divorce again? Episode 1 is half marriage therapy, half wrestling confessional, and 100% unmissable!