CJ Perry on John Cena I Respect Him More For Tapping Out

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CJ Perry says John Cena is a hero in her book after seeing him tap out in his final WWE match ... even though his last act didn't go the way some fans hoped.

The wrestling legend stopped by the office Monday and joined us on "TMZ Live" and we asked her about John ending his iconic WWE career with a disappointing loss to Gunther.

It wasn't your typical storybook ending, but CJ says she's got even more respect for John for the way he tapped out after Gunther put him in a sleeper hold.

John Cena I Lost My Final Match ... But I'm Still Champion With The Fans!!!

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John Cena ended his iconic WWE career with a disappointing loss to Gunther … but he was still the champion in the eyes of the packed crowd who gave him one helluva send-off!

Cena locked horns with Gunther for his final match ever in the ring at Main Event in Washington D.C. on Saturday night.

The hard-fought battle was a roller coaster ride in which both men experienced many ups and downs. By the end of the match, the two were trading blows until Gunther finally got the upper hand and gave Cena a devastating powerbomb.

Bad Bunny Masks Up At Wrestling Show

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If you were Spotify's top dog in 2025, how would you celebrate? We know how the most-streamed artist, Bad Bunny, did -- he hit a wrestling show in Mexico to take in some high-flying action!

Benito was spotted at the CMLL show in Mexico City Tuesday night ... enjoying all the action. If you're looking for his beautiful face, ya won't see it ... the org.'s official account says he's the one in the silver mask with gold around the eyes.

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The Bunny is a massive fan of the sport --  so much so, he has even stepped inside the squared circle to show off his skills.

The Rock's Daughter Meet My Girlfriend!!! ... Couple Goes Instagram Official In Reel

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's dining room table just got a little more crowded this holiday season ... as his daughter, Simone (AKA Ava), just went official with her girlfriend -- NXT wrestler Tatyanna Dumas!

The couple shared a heartwarming Instagram Reel on their respective accounts on Sunday ... featuring a bunch of PDA and joint adventures they've had together.

"Crying screaming throwing up," Johnson wrote. "I am so lucky."

Paige VanZant Ultimate Underboob Champ ... Flashes Curves in Tiny Neon Bikini

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Paige VanZant's not fighting in The Octagon anymore, but she's certainly drawing people in with her spheres ... showing some serious cleavage in these new bikini pics.

The former UFC fighter shared a series of photos where she's decked out in the tiny neon orange 2-piece ... pulling on the string connecting the two cups of the thin material and puckering up her lips as she poses for the camera.

PVZ wore a shirt on top of the bikini ... but pulled it up so it basically only kept her shoulders warm instead of providing any sort of adequate coverage. It especially didn't cover her when she leaned forward as she did in this picture.

Ric Flair I Should've Never Said 'Street Drugs' Killed Hulk Hogan

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Ric Flair is expressing his regret over speaking on Hulk Hogan's death ... saying he "should have never mentioned it" after the wrestling icon's wife disputed the information he shared on a podcast.

The Nature Boy went to X to address TMZ Sports' story on the matter ... in which Hulk's widow, Sky, told us Flair's claim that "street drugs" killed Hogan was simply untrue.

"Okay Sky!" Flair said Monday night. "I Got Bad Information According To You. I Should Have Never Mentioned It."

Hulk Hogan's Widow Denies Ric Flair's Claim 'Street Drugs' Didn't Kill WWE Legend!!!

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Ric Flair's shocking claim that "street drugs" killed Hulk Hogan is simply not true ... this, according to the wrestling legend's widow, who tells TMZ Sports the Nature Boy was fed some bad info.

Flair recently addressed Hogan's death on the "DOUBL3 COVERAGE" podcast ... when he stated he spoke with Hulk the day before he passed about his deteriorating health.

Flair claimed Hogan's doctor stopped prescribing him pain medication to combat his numerous wrestling injuries ... so he resorted to unorthodox measures to deal with his suffering.

Paul Heyman Ready to Fight Outside Squared-Circle ... Shoves Kid Away From Logan Paul

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Paul Heyman's not playing around when it comes to his safety ... shoving away a young fan who got in his path while he was walking with Logan Paul.

The WWE manager and former executive was spotted in San Diego for the WWE Survivor Series: WarGames Saturday night ... and fans filmed him walking in front of Paul at the end of the evening with police and other security surrounding them.

Check out the clip ... a fan -- seemingly a kid -- pushes his way through security and runs up to Heyman, clearly excited to meet him and Paul.

Brock Lesnar Whoops!!! ... Slips During WWE Entrance

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We may have found the one thing that can stop Brock Lesnar -- a slippery floor ... 'cause the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion took a tumble while making his entrance during 'Monday Night Raw!!'

Lesnar was was on his way to join forces with Logan Paul, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed and Drew McIntyre ahead of Saturday's Survivor Series WarGames match ... when the blooper seen around the world happened.

As Brock tried to time his scream with the fireworks, the Beast Incarnate took a fall ... with Paul Heyman looking confused just like everyone watching the show.

To Brock's credit ... he walked it off like a champ -- jumping back to his feet and continuing on with the show.

Once the show went off the air and he made his way to the back, he returned to the scene of the crime to try and dry the area up, with a fan joking with him to "watch out."

It's not the first mishap Brock has experienced this calendar year. In September ... he ripped his pants while delivering his signature move to R-Truth -- but like his slip Monday night, he got a good laugh from it.

Hopefully, when Lesnar makes his next entrance in San Diego ... the floor gets a nice wipe down from the crew before showtime.

CJ Perry Show & Slam On TMZ Livestream!!!👊

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SHOWIN' HOW IT'S DONE
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CJ Perry hit us with a curveball when she crashed the TMZ Livestream on Monday — stopping by to sit down with "TMZ’s Inside the Ring” podcast — and instantly squared up with one of our staffers, leaving us ready to call in a ref and slap down a timeout sign!

Jokes -- it was all fun and games, obviously! CJ had a chance to show our producer Charlie Neff how to apply a killer wristlock ... and before long, it legit looked like these two were about to headline their own WrestleMania.

Hulk Hogan's Son, Nick Addresses Potential Wrestling Career ... 'It's In The Blood'

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Could Nick Hogan follow in his dad Hulk's massive wrestling footsteps?? He isn't shutting it down ... telling TMZ Sports he wants to stay tight-lipped for now -- but hinted "it's in the blood."

We caught up with the 35-year-old out at LAX on Thursday ... just two days after he shared a selfie from a workout with NWA star Bryan Idol -- with a ring directly in the background.

Naturally, the post got wrestling fans talking ... and kickstarted speculation Nick could wind up in the same industry that made his father a household name and one of the greatest to ever lace up the boots.

Giants HC Mike Kafka No Issue W/ Cam Skattebo At WWE Team Organized The Event!

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New York Giants rookie Cam Skattebo doesn't have to worry about facing any punishment after getting physical during his recent WWE appearance ... 'cause his head coach said he was well aware of his attendance -- it was a team-organized event!

Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka spoke with the media on Wednesday, where he was asked about Skattebo's now-viral cameo on the show.

"I thought it was a cool thing," Kafka said. "I know it was a staged little brawl there. It was great to see in the pregame, on the sideline. His juice, his energy, you can feel it. I could feel it through the TV and through my phone, I was watching the clips."

Cam Skattebo Brawls W/ WWE Stars ... Weeks After Ankle Injury

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11:57 AM PT -- Skatt is defending his decision to get involved in 'Raw' while recovering from an injury ... saying, "Aye, honestly if you don’t like that I'm having a good time while dealing with a tough time, then just go ahead and unfollow and casually move on."

"I'm not able to play football and have the fun I've been having my whole life so I am doing things outside the box trying to find stuff to keep me happy. Enjoy the rest of y'all's week and just don’t talk about me if you ain't got nothing nice to say 🫡"

Cam Skattebo went to Madison Square Garden to watch "Monday Night Raw," but found himself in the middle of the action -- gruesomely busted ankle and all -- as the injured rookie running back mixed it up with The Judgment Day!

It all started when Dominik Mysterio began taunting comedian Andrew Schulz, who was seated next to Skatt, and some of his Giants teammates, including Abdul Carter.

Schulz and Mysterio were jawing back and forth when the WWE Superstar turned to Skatt and took a shot at him.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Hey GOP, Wrestle With This … Dems Are Undisputed Election Champs!!!

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California Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated his fellow Democrats leaping from the top rope and scoring a big win on election night ... sharing a clip where he and his compatriots are wrestling Republicans.

Newsom posted the meme clip late Tuesday night after polls across the country closed ... and, it kicks off with him and former President Barack Obama taking out the trash -- smashing a receptacle over President Donald Trump's head.

Congressman from New York Hakeem Jeffries jumps in to help his fellow pols in the melee ... taking on Speaker of the House Mike Johnson -- and, AOC even gets in on the fun, too.

Jeff Hardy I Loved Jahmyr Gibbs' Costume ... My New Favorite Player!!!

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Move over, Lamar Jackson ... Jeff Hardy has a new favorite NFL player now -- thanks to Jahmyr Gibbs' Halloween costume tribute!!

We chopped it up with one-half of Team Extreme after Gibbs went viral for his 'fit at the Detroit Lions' holiday party this week ... and his efforts are being acknowledged by the man himself!!

"My mind was blown," Hardy said of the costume. "Lamar Jackson used to be my favorite NFL football player, so now I've got a new one."

Logan Paul Judge Finalizes CryptoZoo Class Action Dismissal

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Logan Paul's CryptoZoo legal nightmare is officially over ... 'cause TMZ has learned a judge has reaffirmed the August dismissal of the class action lawsuit against LP, which accused him of defrauding investors in his failed NFT project.

The case stemmed from CryptoZoo -- Logan's 2021 NFT game that promised players could earn money by breeding "virtual animals" ... but the project never really got off the ground. Disgruntled investors filed a class action lawsuit last year, claiming Logan and his team "rug-pulled" the project and misled buyers.

According to a magistrate judge, the plaintiffs failed to link Logan directly to their alleged losses. This week, a district judge agreed.