AEW star Speedball Mike Bailey joins TMZ Inside the Ring for one of his most candid interviews yet. Mike opens up about his 20-year journey to AEW, the sacrifices and setbacks that shaped his career, and why he never gave up on becoming one of the best wrestlers in the world.

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Ahead of his No Disqualification Match against Danhausen at Saturday Night's Main Event, WWE Superstar JD McDonagh joins TMZ Sports' Inside the Ring for an exclusive interview. JD opens up about the viral "big head" memes that have followed him throughout his career, explaining why the jokes have never bothered him and how he's learned to wear them as a badge of honor.

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The Good Brothers (Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson) join the TMZ Podcast for an unforgettable interview covering WWE, Vince McMahon, Sheamus, CM Punk, AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and some of the wildest backstage stories they've ever shared. The legendary tag team opens up about Sheamus' WWE release, why they believe he'll thrive wherever he goes next, their thoughts on CM Punk winning the World Heavyweight Championship, the current WWE landscape under Triple H, and how the wrestling business has changed over the years.

They also reveal hilarious behind-the-scenes Vince McMahon stories, discuss what it was really like working for WWE, getting released, rebuilding their careers outside the company, returning to Japan, life on the independent wrestling scene, Bullet Club, The Good Brothers' future, and why they're enjoying wrestling more now than ever before. Plus, they talk John Cena, AJ Styles, The Rock, WWE locker room culture, fantasy booking, Toy Story, parenting, and much more.

Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral

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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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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. But as the interview unfolds, it quickly becomes clear that nothing is quite what it seems. From bizarre answers to unsettling moments, this is unlike any wrestling interview we've ever conducted. Don't miss one of the most unforgettable conversations with one of AEW and Ring of Honor's most unique stars.

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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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