TMZ's Inside The Ring

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 his comeback, personal growth, and what’s next. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral 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 stars, her first stand-up set, and the brutal ladder match that stole the show. Hosts: Branson Quirke & CJ Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 facing top rivals like the Bella Twins, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss, her “workhorse” mentality in the women’s division, and what this career-defining moment means to her journey in WWE. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 that shaped his career — including why learning to lose is just as important as winning. Hosts: Branson Quirke, CJ Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Van Vliet joins TMZ Inside the Ring to talk WWE, WrestleMania, and the viral interview moments that helped shape his career, including the Anne Hathaway interview that continues to blow up online years later. From building one of the biggest wrestling interview platforms in the world to sitting down with legends like The Rock, John Cena, The Undertaker, and Stone Cold Steve Austin, CVV breaks down how he turned interviews into an empire with billions of views and nearly 900 episodes under his belt . We also dive into behind-the-scenes stories from Hollywood junkets, what really makes an interview go viral, and the mindset it takes to succeed as a content creator today. Plus, Chris shares his WrestleMania predictions, thoughts on WWE storylines, and advice for anyone trying to make it in wrestling media. Hosts: Branson Quirke, CJ Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Good Brothers (Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows) join TMZ Sports to break down the biggest names in wrestling today. From Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton to AJ Styles and MJF, they share wild road stories, locker room insight, and unfiltered takes on WWE and AEW’s top stars. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zena Sterling joins TMZ Inside The Ring to talk about her journey to WWE and what it means to represent Ukraine in professional wrestling as the first Ukrainian woman in WWE. The 21-year-old rising star opens up about growing up in a Ukrainian household in Ohio, her path from Division 1 swimming and bodybuilding to WWE, and how she fought her way into the WWE Performance Center. Zena also discusses competing on WWE LFG, debuting in WWE EVOLVE, and why she believes she didn’t truly “lose” after finishing runner-up on the reality series. Plus, she reacts to fans calling her the “female Gunther,” reveals her dream match with Rhea Ripley, talks dealing with social media criticism, and teases a darker side of her character that could one day debut on Raw or SmackDown. Host: Branson Quirke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices