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.

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October 10, 2025 11 mins
Eric Decker is defending New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn despite his 0-5 start, telling TMZ Sports the team needs to be patient and give him time to build a winning culture. The former NFL star also offered advice to players dating celebrities, like Travis Kelce and Stefon Diggs, on balancing fame and focus, adding that his own high-profile marriage to Jessie James Decker was never a distraction during his career. Learn mo...
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Wrestling royalty joins TMZ’s Inside The Ring! Nic and Ryan Nemeth sit down to talk about their rivalry with the Hardy Boyz, the upcoming Bound For Glory event, and TNA’s explosive crossover with WWE. The brothers open up about tag-team dominance, Hollywood ambitions, and why they believe they’re the best brother duo in wrestling today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Golden Globe & Emmy winner and lifelong wrestling fan Paul Walter Hauser joins TMZ’s Inside the Ring for a candid conversation about his passion for the squared circle and how it rivals his Hollywood success. Hauser opens up about training in the ring, balancing acting and wrestling, and the moment he realized he might love wrestling even more than film. Plus, he reveals his thoughts on the current state of WWE, AEW, and what’s nex...
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In this exclusive interview, UFC contenders Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen discuss their strategies and mental preparations ahead of their high-stakes showdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In this explosive sit-down, Matt Riddle reveals his shocking plans to run for Governor of Florida — and doesn’t hold back on anyone standing in his way. From blasting Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns to exposing Jake Paul, Riddle unloads with raw honesty before things turn physical as he beats up the TMZ host during the interview. This is Riddle like you’ve never seen him before. Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral Learn more ab...
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Mark Henry joins us for a no-filter conversation on WWE, AEW, John Cena, Roman Reigns, The Bloodline, LA Knight, Randy Orton, Joe Hendry, Bad Bunny and the future of the business. The WWE Hall of Famer breaks down why LA Knight’s push stalled, who should retire John Cena, why Randy Orton needs to go full Viper again, and how AEW can finally catch up to WWE. Henry reacts to The Rock vs Roman Reigns, calls The Bloodline the greatest ...
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In this exclusive interview, NFL rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt shares his journey from a seventh-round draft pick to a rising star, discussing his playing style inspired by Alvin Kamara and his strong connection with quarterback Jayden Daniels. He also addresses his growing popularity in fantasy football and the intriguing story behind his nickname, "Bill." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In this exclusive sit-down, WWE veteran and Hollywood actor David Otunga opens up like never before — from behind-the-scenes drama with the Nexus and the truth about John Cena’s farewell tour, to how he landed his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Otunga reflects on his journey from the ring to the big screen, sharing untold stories, surprising insights, and what’s still on his bucket list. Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Cor...
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Legend of the ring MVP joins TMZ’s Inside The Ring for an explosive conversation. Fresh off AEW All Out, he breaks down the Hurt Syndicate’s setback and makes it clear the battle isn’t over. MVP then blasts WWE’s corporate greed — calling out rising ticket prices, endless ads, and a profit-first mindset — while praising AEW’s grassroots approach and commitment to real fans. He also opens up on Bobby Lashley’s underappreciated legac...
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September 19, 2025 5 mins
In this exclusive interview, Terence Crawford reflects on his monumental victory over Canelo Alvarez, sharing insights into why, despite being the biggest fight of his career, it wasn't the most challenging. Crawford discusses his legacy, potential retirement, and his perspective on being one of the greatest fighters of his generation,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay — FKA The IIconics in WWE and now The IInspiration in TNA — sit down for an unfiltered, exclusive interview. From revealing their childhood wrestling crushes on The Rock and John Cena (yes, there was a cardboard cutout involved) to setting hard boundaries with fans at meet & greets, Cassie and Jess bring honesty, laughs, and plenty of spice. They open up about life as mothers in wrestling, their promise ...
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AEW’s Stokely doesn’t hold back in this exclusive interview — from claiming he’s uncovered Adam Copeland’s medical secrets to vowing to end Adam & Christian Cage’s careers at AEW All Out. Stokely reveals his shocking plan to expose Copeland’s weaknesses, humiliate him in Toronto, and cement FTR as the greatest tag team alive today. Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
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This week, we dive into the highly anticipated showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, set to stream on Netflix. In THREE exclusive interviews, UFC President Dana White shares his excitement about promoting the fight, Canelo Alvarez discusses his preparation and mindset, and former champion Shawn Porter offers his expert analysis on what this clash means for boxing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
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Shotzi Blackheart opens up about her shocking return to the indies after WWE, the brutal feud with Matt Cardona, and why she says her release may have saved her career. Shotzi breaks down the chaos of GCW Homecoming, revealing how she brought in Scarlett and Karrion Kross — and admits she may have “created a monster” by unleashing Kross on Cardona. Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
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In this Exclusive Interview, wrestling legend Rob Van Dam (RVD) sits down with TMZ’s Inside The Ring for a no-holds-barred conversation. RVD opens up about his public backing of Matt Riddle, explaining why he supports the controversial star and where he sees his future in wrestling. He also drops a bombshell reveal — Rob Van Dam was supposed to be part of John Cena’s Farewell Tour, and he tells us exactly how it all came together… ...
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This week, we explore the football realm with Eric Ebron, who offers his perspective on the University of North Carolina's challenging season opener and the future of its iconic coach, Bill Belichick. We also dive into the season outlook for quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Daniel Jones, and their respective teams.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matt Riddle sits down with TMZ’s Inside The Ring for an exclusive tell-all, breaking his silence on the UK charity event controversy. Riddle addresses the backlash, promoter drama, and even the death threats he says he’s received since the no-show headlines. In this unfiltered conversation, the King of Bros sets the record straight once and for all. Hosts: Branson Quirke & Roger Corral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
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AJ LEE RETURN?! WWE fans can’t stop talking about the possibility of AJ Lee making a comeback after WWE Clash in Paris 2025. Becky Lynch shocked the world by screwing CM Punk, helping Seth Rollins retain the World Heavyweight Championship, and sparking massive AJ chants that teased a Chicago SmackDown return. We break down every Clash in Paris result: Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed with Bron Breakker’s brutal attack, Rusev forcing S...
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The wrestling world was shaken when Syko Stu was brutally attacked mid-event by Raja Jackson, but fellow wrestler Douglas Malo courageously intervened to stop the violence. In this exclusive interview, Malo shares his firsthand account of the incident, his reasons for stepping in, and an update on Syko Stu's health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In this exclusive TMZ Inside The Ring interview, Cora Jade (Elayna Black) breaks her silence for the first time since she stepped away from wrestling following her WWE release. She opens up about panic attacks, anxiety, and the mental health struggles that forced her to take a break, while making clear she is not retired. Cora also responds directly to Alexis Lete’s bullying allegations, calling them false and revealing she sent th...
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