TMZ Sports: The Interviews with Michael Babcock

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 maintaining his physique, WWE's wellness policy, his journey through rehab, and how the wrestling business has changed over the years. He also shares stories about training at Gold's Gym alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, his acting career, his love of cats, UFOs, and one unforgettable story about Diddy's visit to WWE that left an impression on the locker room.

Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral

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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 moments in today's wrestling landscape, investing for the future, and why he believes every wrestler should prepare for life after the ring.

Hosts: Branson Quirke, CJ Perry

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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.

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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, explains why she doesn't compare her path to Mercedes Moné's, discusses the grind of wrestling in Japan, shares her thoughts on NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada, and reveals what makes Japanese wrestling different from AEW and American wrestling.

The "Toxic Spider" also talks about Austria's growing wrestling scene, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther, her background as a visual artist, designing her own merchandise and masks, backstage life in AEW, dating within the wrestling industry, and much more.

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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 never considered joining another wrestling promotion after leaving WWE, and shared her hopes of becoming a horror movie scream queen in Hollywood.

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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 company ever gives him the call.

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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-pockets style, his career-defining match with PAC, thoughts on MJF, future AEW World Champions, Mick Foley's arrival in AEW, and how the company has evolved into one of the hottest promotions in professional wrestling.

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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 Intercontinental Champion of all time. Plus, she shares stories from behind the curtain, reveals her favorite cheat meal, and weighs in on everything from dating as a WWE Superstar to Adam Pearce potentially stepping into the ring.

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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 identity struggles after wrestling, and why she's now more confident than ever. She also discusses a potential return to the ring and her latest business venture, Flex With Celeste, a wellness and mobility platform she's launching later this year.

Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral

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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 social media era, and the toughest opponent of her career.

Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral

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