TMZ's Inside The Ring

Former WWE Superstar Chris Masters joins TMZ Inside the Ring for an in-depth interview covering his legendary WWE career, the iconic Master Lock Challenge, Vince McMahon, John Cena, Randy Orton, WWE backstage stories, Diddy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ozzy Osbourne, AEW, wrestling today, fitness, and much more. Chris opens up about entering WWE during the Ruthless Aggression Era, the pressure of maint...

Former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal joins TMZ's Inside the Ring for one of his most candid interviews yet, opening up about life after WWE, why he's focused on building a personal brand beyond wrestling, what it would take for him to return to the company, and the lessons he learned from Vince McMahon. Jinder also reflects on his WWE Championship run, overcoming his release, the importance of viral m...

AEW and ROH star Lio Rush joins TMZ Sports for what may be our creepiest interview ever. Fresh off winning the ROH World Television Championship, Lio sits down to discuss "The Rain," his championship victory, his upcoming match against Shotzi, Forbidden Door weekend, Orange Cassidy, MJF, Will Ospreay, The Conglomeration, Tony Khan, Jon Moxley, Ricochet, Hangman Adam Page, Kyle Fletcher, and more....

WWE NXT star Kendal Grey joins TMZ's Inside The Ring ahead of NXT's Great American Bash to discuss her rapid rise through WWE, her upcoming NXT Women's Championship match against Lola Vice, being compared to WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle, and her journey from collegiate wrestling standout to one of WWE's fastest-rising stars. Grey opens up about the pressure that comes with lofty expectations, refl...

AEW Women's Champion Thekla joins TMZ's Inside The Ring ahead of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026 to discuss her championship reign, Starlight Kid, Mercedes Moné, Kazuchika Okada, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Stardom, and her journey from Austria to becoming one of the most talked-about stars in professional wrestling. Thekla opens up about defending the AEW Women's World Championship at Forbidden Door,...

Former WWE star Kayla Becker FKA Kayla Braxton stopped by TMZ to discuss her post-wrestling career, including new acting projects and her recently launched live sports show. During the conversation, Braxton reflected on her time working alongside Roman Reigns' Bloodline, praised Sami Zayn and The New Day as backstage leaders, addressed the possibility of a future WWE return, explained why she neve...

WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long isn't ruling out another run with the company. During a conversation with TMZ, the former SmackDown General Manager reflected on his legendary career, shared stories about working alongside Vince McMahon and The Undertaker, and revealed what it would take for him to make a return to WWE. Long also discussed staying active at 77 years old and why he's still ready if the...

AEW star Orange Cassidy joins TMZ Sports' Inside The Ring to discuss AEW's recent growth and momentum, the success of The Conglomeration alongside Mark Briscoe, Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly, and why Lio Rush might be the most terrifying competitor in wrestling today. Cassidy also opens up about being labeled a "comedy wrestler," the origins of the Orange Punch and his signature hands-in-pocke...

Fresh off her historic championship victory, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca joins TMZ Sports to discuss defeating Becky Lynch, adjusting to life on Monday Night Raw, and what's next for her title reign. Ruca opens up about performing in front of passionate international crowds, the backstage veterans helping guide her career, and why she's determined to become the greatest Women’s...

Former WWE Divas Champion Celeste Bonin, best known to wrestling fans as Kaitlyn, is opening up about the highs and lows of her WWE career, including backstage locker room tensions, the pressure she felt during the Divas Era, and the personal struggles that ultimately led her to leave the company. Bonin reflects on her friendship with AJ Lee, her journey through mental health challenges and identi...

Former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle joins TMZ’s Inside The Ring to discuss her return to the wrestling world as a backstage producer for TNA, why she believes modern wrestling is missing more “femininity,” and how the business has changed since her WWE run. Candice also opens up about Playboy, OnlyFans, working with today’s stars, advice for released WWE talent, kayfabe dying in the socia...

Skye Blue joins TMZ’s Inside The Ring to talk about the year since returning to AEW and how she’s evolved both inside and outside the ring. She opens up about rebuilding momentum, finding confidence again, and why this version of Skye Blue feels more focused than ever. We also dive into AEW heading into Double or Nothing, her thoughts on the Owen Hart Cup, future TBS Championship goals, and the gr...

Charlotte Flair joins TMZ to break down her iconic rivalry with Becky Lynch ahead of her new A&E Rivals episode premiering this Sunday. The Queen gets candid about fan backlash, chasing John Cena and Ric Flair’s championship record, mentoring WWE’s next generation, and why Logan Paul and Bad Bunny have impressed her inside the ring. She also opens up about growing up as Ric Flair’s daughter and th...

Brock Lesnar is BACK in WWE, and the entire landscape just changed overnight. We break down what The Beast’s return means for Monday Night Raw, the chaos surrounding Roman Reigns, and why Jacob Fatu might be the most dangerous man in wrestling right now. Plus: fantasy booking, backstage rumors, and who could be next in Brock’s path. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral Learn more about your ad choi...

AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla joins TMZ’s Inside the Ring ahead of her Double or Nothing four-way title match to discuss her rapid rise in AEW, embracing her unfiltered persona, and why she believes the women’s division is thriving right now. She opens up about finding her confidence, connecting with fans instantly, and stepping into the spotlight as one of the company’s top stars. Thekla also...

AEW star Swerve Strickland reacts to Kofi Kingston’s departure, giving major praise to his legacy and influence while reflecting on how he helped shape his own journey. He also talks about his current run and mindset, his rivalry with Bandido, and what’s next in the ring. Outside of wrestling, Swerve dives into his music grind, including his track with Raekwon, working with Max B, and staying lock...

Former WWE star Ariane Andrew (fka Cameron) sits down for a candid interview to talk about her wrestling career, life after WWE, and her bold new venture, “Pound Town Wrestling.” Ariane opens up about launching a glamorous, nightlife-inspired independent wrestling promotion, bringing a Hollywood feel to the indie scene, and creating opportunities for underrepresented talent, including the LGBTQ co...

Real1, formerly known as Enzo Amore, sits down with TMZ to open up about his wild WWE run, sudden exit, and life after fame. He gets brutally honest about the highs and lows of being “young, rich, and famous,” reflects on working with legends like John Cena and Brock Lesnar, and shares why he has zero regrets about his past. Now reinvented and running his own wrestling promotion, Real1 breaks down...

WWE NXT Women’s North American Champion Tatum Paxley reacts to AJ Lee’s viral praise, reveals she wants to work with Paige, and opens up about her WWE call-up goals. Paxley also discusses her brutal casket match, extreme in-ring style, and what’s next in NXT. Host: Branson Quirke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CJ Perry joins TMZ’s Branson Quirke live from Las Vegas to break down WrestleMania 42 and defend some of the weekend’s most controversial moments. From Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk to Cody Rhodes’ main event, CJ explains why fans don’t always get the endings they want—and why that’s part of wrestling. She also recaps her wild WrestleMania week in Vegas, including red carpet moments, run-ins with top s...

Rusev joins Inside The Ring to talk about his upcoming WrestleMania ladder match, his mindset heading into one of the biggest weeks in WWE, and why he believes he’s ready to become Intercontinental Champion. He opens up about training in Bulgaria to refocus, his thoughts on Brock Lesnar, John Cena, and Rey Mysterio, and what makes this match so dangerous. Rusev also reacts to the idea of fighting...

Lyra Valkyria sits down for an exclusive interview on TMZ Inside The Ring to discuss WWE WrestleMania, her high-stakes tag team match, and teaming with Bayley on one of the biggest stages in sports entertainment. The WWE star opens up about her road to WrestleMania, the pressure of competing for tag team gold, and the redemption storyline driving her and Bayley forward. Valkyria also talks about f...

Ahead of AEW Dynasty this Sunday, Darby Allin sits down with TMZ to talk all things All Elite Wrestling, his dangerous in-ring style, and his mindset heading back into the AEW World Title picture. The former TNT Champion opens up about climbing Mount Everest during his AEW career, pushing his body to the limit without painkillers, and why he refuses to change who he is inside or outside the ring....

Mark Henry sits down with TMZ’s Inside the Ring to talk everything from WrestleMania to the biggest names in wrestling today. The WWE Hall of Famer breaks down Brock Lesnar’s unmatched mentality, CM Punk’s explosive “Pipe Bomb 2.0,” and why experience still beats youth in the ring. He also opens up about his “Markamania” Vegas takeover, his work mentoring kids through fitness, and the life lessons...

Ricky Saints joins TMZ Inside The Ring to talk WWE NXT Stand & Deliver, revealing Shawn Michaels and the entire WWE office were “really, really happy” with the show while he admits he was “a little disappointed” after losing the NXT title. He reacts to Tony D’Angelo’s win, breaks down the chaos of the match, addresses his viral musical performance saying “I didn’t have my earpiece,” and shares wha...