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.

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.

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 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.