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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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Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay — FKA The IIconics in WWE and now The IInspiration in TNA — sit down for an unfiltered, exclusive interview. From revealing their childhood wrestling crushes on The Rock and John Cena (yes, there was a cardboard cutout involved) to setting hard boundaries with fans at meet & greets, Cassie and Jess bring honesty, laughs, and plenty of spice.
They open up about life as mothers in wrestling, their promise to never split as a tag team, training with Shawn Spears & Tyler Breeze at Flatbacks, and how TNA gives them the freedom WWE never did. Plus: Victory Road plans, advice for aspiring wrestlers, their kids’ futures in the ring, and why they’ve been quietly training for Hollywood.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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AEW’s Stokely doesn’t hold back in this exclusive interview — from claiming he’s uncovered Adam Copeland’s medical secrets to vowing to end Adam & Christian Cage’s careers at AEW All Out. Stokely reveals his shocking plan to expose Copeland’s weaknesses, humiliate him in Toronto, and cement FTR as the greatest tag team alive today.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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Shotzi Blackheart opens up about her shocking return to the indies after WWE, the brutal feud with Matt Cardona, and why she says her release may have saved her career. Shotzi breaks down the chaos of GCW Homecoming, revealing how she brought in Scarlett and Karrion Kross — and admits she may have “created a monster” by unleashing Kross on Cardona.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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In this Exclusive Interview, wrestling legend Rob Van Dam (RVD) sits down with TMZ’s Inside The Ring for a no-holds-barred conversation. RVD opens up about his public backing of Matt Riddle, explaining why he supports the controversial star and where he sees his future in wrestling. He also drops a bombshell reveal — Rob Van Dam was supposed to be part of John Cena’s Farewell Tour, and he tells us exactly how it all came together… and why it didn’t happen.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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Matt Riddle sits down with TMZ’s Inside The Ring for an exclusive tell-all, breaking his silence on the UK charity event controversy. Riddle addresses the backlash, promoter drama, and even the death threats he says he’s received since the no-show headlines. In this unfiltered conversation, the King of Bros sets the record straight once and for all.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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AJ LEE RETURN?! WWE fans can’t stop talking about the possibility of AJ Lee making a comeback after WWE Clash in Paris 2025. Becky Lynch shocked the world by screwing CM Punk, helping Seth Rollins retain the World Heavyweight Championship, and sparking massive AJ chants that teased a Chicago SmackDown return. We break down every Clash in Paris result: Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed with Bron Breakker’s brutal attack, Rusev forcing Sheamus to tap in a wild No DQ Donnybrook, John Cena vs. Logan Paul with tributes to AJ Styles, Baron Corbin, Christopher Daniels, and more, the Wyatt Sicks retaining over the Street Profits, and Becky Lynch vs. Nikki Bella for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Plus, we cover the full WWE Raw fallout: Jimmy Uso’s shocking return, Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ Styles for the IC Title, the Kabuki Warriors’ victory, Finn Balor vs. Dragon Lee, and all the AJ Lee return rumors, Easter eggs, and speculation leading to WrestlePalooza.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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In this exclusive TMZ Inside The Ring interview, Cora Jade (Elayna Black) breaks her silence for the first time since she stepped away from wrestling following her WWE release. She opens up about panic attacks, anxiety, and the mental health struggles that forced her to take a break, while making clear she is not retired. Cora also responds directly to Alexis Lete’s bullying allegations, calling them false and revealing she sent the video to her lawyer. Along the way, she talks about her friendships with Roxanne Perez, Bayley, Mandy Rose, CM Punk, her move into OnlyFans, and why she’s starting over in South Florida after leaving Orlando.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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TMZ’s Inside The Ring sits down for an exclusive interview with Ash By Elegance (formerly Dana Brooke) fresh off her historic win at NXT Heatwave, where she shocked the wrestling world by capturing the TNA Knockouts World Championship and bringing it back to TNA. Ash opens up about her emotional return to a WWE ring, the pressure of proving herself after her WWE release, and why this was the ultimate full-circle moment. She reflects on her transformation from Dana Brooke to Ash By Elegance, teases potential dream matches in NXT and TNA, and even fires back at stars like Bayley and Charlotte Flair, hinting at unfinished business. Plus, Ash explains how she’s leading the so-called “Elegance Era,” inspiring the next generation of women’s wrestlers, and what fans can expect heading into TNA Bound for Glory.
Don’t miss this can’t-miss interview as Ash By Elegance talks NXT victory, TNA future, WWE past, and her mission to elevate women’s wrestling worldwide.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Alvin Rueda
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Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy (The Hardy Boyz) join TMZ’s Inside The Ring to talk Bound for Glory, their final showdown with Team 3D/The Dudley Boyz, and whether a loss means it’s time to “ride off into the sunset” with TNA and WWE Hall of Fame inductions on the horizon. They also reveal they had no idea Bully Ray was coming out until the music hit (even D-Von didn’t know), tease WWE/TNA crossover surprises, and joke about turning TLC into “Tables, Ladders… and Couches.”
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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Former WWE champion Raj Dhesi, once known to millions as Jinder Mahal, finally tells his side of the story. We dive into WWE, AEW, and everything in between. You won’t believe what he reveals.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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Tommy Invincible sits down for his biggest spotlight yet, opening up about his rise from indie sensation to wrestling’s next breakout star. He talks rivals, dream matches, and the grind of chasing greatness — plus whether WWE could be the next stop on his journey. With viral fame already building around his name, Tommy pulls no punches in this raw, unfiltered conversation that has fans convinced he’s about to take over the wrestling world.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Alvin Rueda
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Matt Riddle joins Inside The Ring for an unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation — and nobody is safe. In this explosive exclusive interview, Riddle calls out CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Goldberg, and UFC boss Dana White, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, personal run-ins, and blunt opinions you won’t hear anywhere else. From WWE locker room drama to unforgettable clashes — and even hinting at a potential WWE return in the future — Riddle lays it all on the line in one of his most candid interviews yet.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Alvin Rueda
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This week on Inside The Ring, we’re breaking down the biggest moments and wildest rumors from WWE and AEW. From Brock Lesnar’s current status and the confirmed John Cena vs. Logan Paul showdown at Clash in Paris, to Seth Rollins’ latest power plays and Bayley’s emotional storyline shift, we’re covering every major headline. Plus, we dive into Karrion Kross’ WWE exit drama, Kyle Fletcher & Don Callis’ shocking reveal, and the insane Jon Moxley & Darby Allin “attempted murder” angle shaking up AEW. If you want full match fallout, backstage buzz, and next-event hype, this is the wrestling breakdown you can’t miss.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Alvin Rueda
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Matt Cardona — The Indy God — joins us for a brutally honest, wildly entertaining deep dive into the chaos of his current run. He opens up about everything from the viral beef with Shotzi, to how he turned himself into a one-man brand outside the system. We talk about the grind of the indies, the business of action figures, and what it really takes to survive — and thrive — without a safety net. Whether you love him or love to hate him, Cardona proves he’s writing his own playbook — and he’s not asking for permission.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral
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In our debut episode of TMZ’s Inside The Ring, we’re breaking down everything from this year’s wild SummerSlam — from shocking title changes to jaw‑dropping swerves — and, of course, the massive return of Brock Lesnar. We dig into what The Beast’s comeback means for WWE, who could be in his sights next, and how the fallout is already shaking up the roster. Plus, we hit every major moment you need to know from the weekend in wrestling.
Hosts: Branson Quirke & Alvin Rueda
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This isn’t your average wrestling podcast — this is TMZ’s Inside The Ring. 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 — no softballs, no filters.
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