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

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]

WWE Legend Teddy Long Says He's Ready for a Return

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

Orange Cassidy On AEW Growth, Mick Foley, & The Conglomeration

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