TMZ Sports: The Interviews with Michael Babcock

TMZ Sports: The Interviews with Michael Babcock

TMZ SPORTS: THE INTERVIEWS WITH MICHAEL BABCOCK pulls back the curtain and gives an inside look at some of the most fascinating figures in sports. Michael Babcock of TMZ Sports sits down with some of the most interesting guests across the sports landscape and finds out what makes them great on the field and keeps them in the headlines off of it.

Episodes

WWE Star CJ Perry On Royal Rumble, WWE Secrets, Wrestling Return

January 9, 2026 • 39 mins
CJ Perry is a professional wrestler, actress and media personality best known for her time in WWE. She sits down with TMZ Inside the Ring to discuss Royal Rumble favorites, WWE backstage life, and her upcoming return to pro wrestling, along with candid takes on Liv Morgan, Gunther, Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul, WWE storytelling, being a lifelong heel, and what’s next in her wrestling career. Hosts: Branson Quirke & CJ Perry Learn...
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Exclusive Interview: Chelsea Green On WWE Unreal Season 2, U.S Title Loss, Matt Cardona Return

January 5, 2026 • 22 mins
Chelsea Green down with with TMZ's Inside the Ring to discuss losing the WWE Women’s United States Championship on SmackDown, her brutal match with Giulia, and what’s next for her in 2026. Green also talks about WWE Unreal Season 2 on Netflix, revealing how the cameras never stopped rolling and what fans will see behind the scenes. She opens up about her husband Matt Cardona (formerly Zack Ryder) making his long-awaited return to W...
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Best of WWE 2025: The Year Nobody Predicted

December 30, 2025 • 30 mins
We’re breaking down the biggest WWE moments of 2025 — the matches, storylines, title reigns, shocking booking decisions, and superstar performances that defined the year. From WrestleMania 41 to SummerSlam, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, and everything in between, we debate what worked, what didn’t, and which WWE stars truly carried 2025. Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
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Gunther Breaks Silence In First Interview After Retiring John Cena | Inside The Ring

December 17, 2025 • 16 mins
Gunther breaks his silence in his first exclusive interview on TMZ's Inside The Ring since retiring John Cena. He addresses the tap-out, the fan outrage, and why he embraced the chaos that followed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The End of John Cena (Feat: Rob Van Dam)

December 15, 2025 • 58 mins
WWE legend CJ Perry joins TMZ personality Branson Quirke to break down one of the most shocking moments in wrestling history — John Cena’s final WWE match, ending with a tap-out loss to Gunther. We dive into why Cena chose to go out on his back, how Gunther’s dominant performance impacts his rise, and why this finish may redefine Cena’s legacy forever. Plus, we’re joined by WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam, who was in the building on...
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Who Will Become WWE’s Next John Cena? (Feat: Maven Huffman)

December 9, 2025 • 34 mins
Former WWE Superstar Maven joins TMZ’s Inside the Ring to break down John Cena’s emotional farewell match — and reveals the one rising WWE star he believes is truly poised to become the next John Cena. From backstage stories to why Cena’s final bout will almost certainly involve chaos and surprise run-ins, Maven delivers insider insight you won’t hear anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
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EXCLUSIVE: Henry Cejudo Confirms UFC 323 Will Be His Final Fight

December 5, 2025 • 11 mins
We sit down with Henry “Triple C” Cejudo ahead of UFC 323 for a candid conversation about why he’s calling this fight the end of a career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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WWE Star Hornswoggle On Cena’s Last Match, Survivor Series, & His WWE Journey

December 4, 2025 • 65 mins
In this exclusive interview, former WWE star Hornswoggle opens up about his unforgettable WWE career, his most memorable Survivor Series moments, and his honest reaction to John Cena’s Farewell Tour. From behind-the-scenes stories to working alongside some of WWE’s biggest names, Hornswoggle gives fans a rare look at life inside the company. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
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The Truth About Liv Morgan’s Return — CJ ‘Lana’ Perry Spills All!

December 1, 2025 • 64 mins
WWE Legend CJ Perry sits down with TMZ’s Inside the Ring for her biggest tell-all yet — giving exclusive behind-the-scenes insight into Liv Morgan’s explosive Survivor Series return, the backstage buzz in San Diego, and all the insider secrets you won’t hear anywhere else. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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EXCLUSIVE: Ross Tucker Explains Why Shedeur Sanders Should Remain Cleveland’s Starting QB

November 26, 2025 • 6 mins
NFL analyst and former lineman Ross Tucker gives an in-depth breakdown of Shedeur Sanders’ first NFL start. Tucker details the major improvements he saw from the rookie, the intense scrutiny that comes with being Deion’s son, and why he believes Shedeur earned another shot as QB1 in Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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CJ Perry On Lana’s WWE Future, Rusev’s Return, Legend's Deal

November 24, 2025 • 62 mins
CJ Perry — formerly known as Lana — joins TMZ Inside the Ring to talk about her WWE Legends deal, the possibility of a Lana comeback, and Rusev’s big WWE return. She opens up about her new podcast Identity Crisis, sobriety, fame, and what she’s learned since leaving the ring. From behind-the-scenes WWE stories and John Cena memories to how she and Rusev rebuilt their marriage, CJ gets real about love, wrestling, and reinvention. ...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Tyron Woodley Breaks His Silence on the Anderson Silva Showdown!

November 21, 2025 • 6 mins
UFC legend Tyron Woodley joins us to talk about his upcoming showdown with Anderson Silva on the Jake Paul–Anthony Joshua card in Miami. In this episode, we dive into what drew him back into the ring, his mindset heading into the fight, and how he plans to make a statement against one of the sport’s greatest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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EXCLUSIVE: Mark Henry on Survivor Series & World’s Strongest Thanksgiving Feast

November 20, 2025 • 37 mins
It’s the World’s Strongest Thanksgiving! WWE legend Mark Henry joins TMZ Inside the Ring to talk turkey, stuffing, and Survivor Series. From Popeyes turkeys and cornbread dressing hacks to hot takes on Dominik Mysterio, John Cena, and the future of WWE, Mark brings the flavor and the fire. Plus — find out which superstar he’d ban from the kitchen and who he’d trust to cook the feast. Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral Learn mo...
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EXCLUSIVE: Kyle Fletcher Says He’s Better Than Cody Rhodes!

November 17, 2025 • 33 mins
Ahead of AEW Full Gear this Saturday, TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher joins TMZ Inside the Ring to talk about his ninth title defense, life inside the Don Callis Family, and why he says he’s “doing better than Cody Rhodes.” The Protostar gets real about pressure, legacy, and being the most hated man in AEW — plus fires back at Stevie Richards, reacts to Logan Paul comparisons, and teases what really happens at a Don Callis party. Hos...
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EXCLUSIVE: Former WWE Star Bobby Fish On Possible Return

November 13, 2025 • 41 mins
In an exclusive interview, former WWE and AEW star Bobby Fish reflects on his time with both promotions, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and whether a return to WWE could be on the horizon. Hosts: Branson Quirke, Roger Corral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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EXCLUSIVE Interview: David Otunga Exposes WWE Secrets

November 10, 2025 • 73 mins
WWE superstar and Harvard-educated lawyer David Otunga returns to TMZ Inside the Ring to break down this week’s WWE Raw headlines — from John Cena’s farewell run and the “Last Time Is Now” tournament to Logan Paul’s momentum, Dominik Mysterio’s title defense, and Cody Rhodes’ future in WWE. Otunga shares wild backstage stories about Randy Orton, reveals the truth behind WWE contracts and non-competes, and talks about balancing lif...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dana White on Why the UFC Contacted the FBI After Suspicious Fight

November 7, 2025 • 5 mins
Dana White reveals the UFC wasted no time contacting the FBI after spotting suspicious betting activity tied to Isaac Dulgarian’s shocking first-round loss. In this episode, we dive into the unfolding scandal, the red flags that triggered federal involvement, and how the UFC is cracking down on fight integrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Miguel Rojas on Drake's Shohei Ohtani Trolling, World Series Win

November 7, 2025 • 11 mins
Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas joins us to talk about Drake’s World Series trolling of Shohei Ohtani — and how it lit a fire under the team on their way to another title. He breaks down the locker room’s reaction, Kiké Hernández’s rally speech, and the emotional rollercoaster of back-to-back championships as he heads into free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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EXCLUSIVE Interview: Ridge Holland Breaks Silence On WWE Release

November 7, 2025 • 32 mins
In his first interview since being released by WWE, Luke Menzies — better known to fans as Ridge Holland — opens up about the shocking end of his WWE journey. Speaking with raw honesty, Menzies discusses the injury that left him sidelined, how he learned his contract wouldn’t be renewed, and the emotional rollercoaster of life after wrestling’s biggest stage. He details the backstage reaction to his release, what the experience ta...
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EXCLUSIVE: Former WWE Star Maven Talks John Cena, CM Punk, & YouTube Fame

November 3, 2025 • 49 mins
WWE legend Maven Huffman joins TMZ Inside the Ring for a brutally honest, no-holds-barred conversation about the state of professional wrestling in 2025. From John Cena’s emotional farewell tour to CM Punk’s shocking win at Saturday Night's Main Event, Maven breaks down what these moments mean for the business, the fans, and the next generation of Superstars. As the Tough Enough Season 1 winner turned YouTube powerhouse, Maven kno...
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