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

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]

Lionel Messi Breaks FIFA World Cup All-Time Goals Record

Geno Smith faces serious allegations of physical assault from an accuser, Lionel Messi breaks FIFA World Cup all-time goals record, Travis Kelce gives off major bachelor party vibes over the weekend, and Dustin Poirier is arrested for allegedly being drunk in public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

U.S. Advances to World Cup Knockout Round With Win Over Australia

U.S. Men's National Team dominates Australia in World Cup showdown, Floyd Mayweather faces new lawsuit over Mike Tyson & Manny Pacquiao fights, MX legend Travis Pastrana opens up to TMZ Sports about his historic backflip at the White House, and Yankees' Jazz Chisholm fouls ball off his private part. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Millions of Fans Flood NYC Streets for Knicks Championship Parade

Millions of fans gather in NYC to watch the Knicks championship parade, UConn's basketball coach Dan Hurley proposes dream White House college basketball matchup after UFC Freedom 250, Rams legend Eric Dickerson weighs in on Aaron Donald comeback rumors, and J.R. Smith appears to address Kyrie Irving's absence from Cavs reunion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Dana White Claims There Were Multiple Threats Against UFC Freedom 250

Dana White speaks to TMZ Sports about multiple alleged threats made against UFC Freedom 250, Knicks' Jose Alvarado weighs in on potential White House visit after NBA Finals win, Floyd Mayweather is facing felony charges after allegedly buying a $200k AP watch with a bad check, and Lionel Messi makes history with hat trick in World Cup win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]