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Former WWE Star Chris Masters On Diddy's First Impression in WWE

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Life After WWE: Jinder Mahal Opens Up Like Never Before

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Kendal Grey Talks WWE Rise, NXT Success, Championship Aspirations

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, reflects on her breakout performance in the Iron Survivor Challenge, explains how her amateur wrestling background prepared her for WWE, and shares why she views pressure as a privilege as she continues climbing the ranks in NXT. The reigning Evolve Women's Champion also discusses dream matches against Liv Morgan and Jaida Parker, developing her character and social media presence, learning the entertainment side of professional wrestling, being labeled the "female Kurt Angle," and much more. Hosts: Branson Quirke, CJ Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

AEW's Thekla Talks Mercedes Moné, Okada & Forbidden Door

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. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Former WWE Star Kayla Braxton On Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns, New Ventures

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. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]