Identity Crisis

Identity Crisis is a new podcast by WWE legend CJ Perry and Hollywood producer Jonathan Saba. Here we separate the person from the persona, the schtick from the clicks, and get to unfiltered conversations about perception, reinvention, with some unlicensed intervention — hosted by two professional fakers who’ve made a living playing the part.

Identity Crisis is a sports podcast hosted by CJ Perry, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CJ Perry hosts Identity Crisis, a sports show with 8 episodes published.

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  I Refused To Fake Trash Talk - And It Cost Me A Title Shot | Beneil Dariush

  Jan 21, 20261h 7mS0

  <p>UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush joins CJ Perry and Jonathan Saba on the Identity Crisis podcast for a powerful, no-nonsense conversation about faith, fighting, and staying true to yourself in a sport built on hype.</p><p>From growing up in a small village in Iran to becoming one of the most respected lightweights in the UFC, Beneil breaks down the journey that shaped him - inside and outside the Octagon. He talks candidly about his viral Elon Musk callout that somehow turned into two Teslas, his refusal to play a trash-talk character, and why integrity matters more to...

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  Aliyah (Nhooph Al-Areebi) Breaks Silence on WWE Release, Her Time in NXT & Record Win Over Natalya

  Jan 14, 202654 minS0

  <p>Former WWE Superstar Aliyah (Nhooph Al-Areebi) joins CJ Perry (Lana) and Jonathan Saba</p><p>on Identity Crisis to discuss her shocking WWE release, the controversy after her incredible 3.17-second Guinness World Record for the fastest win against Natalya! Aliyah opens up in her first podcast interview since her WWE departure, revealing the confusing disconnect between her loud live crowd reactions and the feeling of being "eaten alive" on Twitter by non-real accounts.</p><p>How did a wrestler who felt she was "never pushed to the forefront" manage to break the fastest victory record, pinning a legend like...

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  CJ Perry & Miro's 2026 Plans: IVF Journey, Catch Academy & Stand-Up Comedy Dreams

  Jan 7, 202650 minS0

  <p>New year, new risks, and life-changing moves you won’t see coming. Welcome back to Identity Crisis as CJ Perry, Miro, and Johnny Saba kick off 2026 with massive announcements, bold New Year’s resolutions, and raw conversations that set the tone for their biggest year yet.</p><p>Miro unveils Catch Academy, his groundbreaking professional wrestling school opening in Nashville, Tennessee, built to train kids and adults with an affordable, real-world system focused on psychology, storytelling, and fundamentals. CJ Perry shocks fans by officially stepping into stand-up comedy, announcing her first live show in Los Angeles on March 26 and embr...

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  UFC Said No, So I Flew To Dana White - Giga Chikadze on that Photo!

  Dec 11, 202545 minS0

  <p>UFC featherweight contender Giga Chikadze joins CJ Perry and Jonathan Saba on the Identity Crisis podcast! Giga opens up about the brutal Calvin Kattar war, the "Giga Kick," and what it might look like if he were to fight Miro?!</p><p>Days before his fight against Kevin Vallejos, "The Giga Chad" himself, Giga Chikadze. The Georgian kickboxing legend and UFC star shares the incredible story of how he badgered Dana White and Sean Shelby to get his shot in the Octagon, culminating in a career-defining run.</p><p>Giga gets real about the physical toll of his "Fight...

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  WWE’s Cameron (Ariane Andrew) on Her Royal Rumble Return and Working With Stone Cold on Tough Enough

  Nov 24, 20251h 2mS0

  <p>CJ and Johnny sit down with a force of nature—Cameron (Ariane Andrew). She’s the former WWE standout who flipped reality TV fame into a blueprint for reinvention, survived the internet’s harshest critics, and built a brand powered by grit, charisma, and unapologetic ambition. Her story doesn’t just inspire—it hits like a finisher.</p><p>In this episode, Cameron reveals:</p>How she went from reality TV hopeful to WWE standoutThe truth about handling online hate, criticism, and public scrutinyBreaking generational cycles through mental health, family, and personal growthWhy storytelling is the heart of wrestling-and how she ma...

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