Former WWE Superstar Aliyah (Nhooph Al-Areebi) joins CJ Perry (Lana) and Jonathan Saba

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.

How did a wrestler who felt she was "never pushed to the forefront" manage to break the fastest victory record, pinning a legend like Natalya? Aliyah shares the power of that moment and why she truly felt it was "magical". Plus, hear the incredible, untold story of her wrestling through a hairline rib fracture just to finish a match, proving her undeniable toughness and focus. Finally, Nhooph discusses finding a true identity outside of the WWE Superstar role, protecting her mind, and the healthy outlet of competitive horseback riding.

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This Podcast is Produced by CJ Perry, Jonathan Saba, Ryan Lu, & Passes, Production Assistant Minna, And Show Writer Paul O’Brien. Production and Post by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones and Editing by Nathan Wheatley at Rainbow CreativeAbout Identity Crisis:Welcome to Identity Crisis - 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.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction & Nhooph's Injury Story0:28 - Welcome & First Podcast Interview1:48 - WWE Herpes Rumor & Recognition3:25 - Breaking the Guinness World Record5:58 - Record-Breaking Match with Natalya6:06 - Working with Natalya & The Dungeon10:18 - Finishing the Match Injured16:10 - Seven Years in NXT17:55 - Losing Matches & Mindset24:01 - Competing After Release25:10 - Imposter Syndrome & Confidence28:35 - The Success Principles Book29:14 - Horses & Wrestling Parallels30:23 - Day After Getting Cut36:54 - Boundaries & Goals Post-WWE42:34 - Favorite Tag Teams Discussion48:50 - Manager/Valet Gimmick Talk52:11 - Closing & Goodbye

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 2025 with massive announcements, bold New Year’s resolutions, and raw conversations that set the tone for their biggest year yet.

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 embracing the grind of starting over in front of live crowds. The trio also gets deeply personal, opening up about CJ and Miro’s IVF journey, sharing emotional highs and lows, faith, and hope, before diving into heated 2025 WWE Championship predictions, the greatest wrestling finishers of all time, and powerful insights on discipline, legacy, and chasing lifelong dreams. If you love WWE, AEW, wrestling training, comedy, IVF stories, or personal growth, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Follow Us:INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/identitycrisispodcastTIKTOK ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@identitycrisispodcastSPOTIFY ➤ https://open.spotify.com/show/2jpWn23wgVjNADo8Ua48THMIRO:INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/tobemiroX ➤ https://www.x.com/tobemiroTIKTOK ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@rusevtokYOUTUBE- @ToBeMiroTV CJ :INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/thecjperryTIKTOK ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@cjperrytiktok X ➤ https://x.com/TheCJPerryJONATHAN:INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmsabaThis Podcast is Produced by CJ Perry, Jonathan Saba, Ryan Lu, & Passes, Production Assistant Minna, And Show Writer Paul O’Brien. Production and Post by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones and Editing by Rainbow Creative About Identity Crisis:Welcome to Identity Crisis - 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.0:00 - Introduction & New Year's Greetings0:45 - Meet Miro (Rusev) - Bulgarian Brute Introduction4:52 - CATCH PRO WRESTLING ACADEMY Announcement7:30 - Kids Wrestling Classes - A Wrestling First18:30 - The Mirror Room & Character Development23:00 - CJ's NXT Training Stories & Getting Heat38:00 - CJ's Standup Comedy Journey Begins44:30 - IVF Journey & Family Planning Update51:00 - Embryo Updates & Baby Plans56:00 - 2026 WWE Champion Predictions

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?!

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.

Giga gets real about the physical toll of his "Fight of the Year" contender against Calvin Kattar, revealing the extent of his injuries and the mutual respect shared in the hospital afterward. He also discusses his strict Orthodox Christian fasting routine, comparing notes with CJ on her husband Miro’s extreme weight cuts. Plus, Giga talks about opening his new striking gym in Orange County, his "Knockout Cancer" charity honoring his late mother, and why he finally unleashed "The Giga Show" heel persona.

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This Podcast is Produced by CJ Perry, Jonathan Saba, Ryan Lu, & Passes, Production Assistant Minna, And Show Writer Paul O’Brien. Production and Post by Rainbow Creative with Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones and Editing by Nathan Wheatley at Rainbow Creative.

00:00 - Intro & "The Giga Chad"

01:26 - Hypothetical Fight: Giga vs. Miro

07:01 - How Giga Forced His Way into the UFC

19:23 - The "Draw" Mistake: A Ruined Celebration

23:56 - The Calvin Kattar War: Injuries & Aftermath

27:21 - The "Post-Fight Blues" & Dopamine Crashes

31:56 - Opening a Striking Gym in Orange County

35:15 - "The Giga Show": Creating a Heel Persona

40:04 - Real Life Beefs & Street Fights