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

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.

In this episode, Cameron reveals:

• How she went from reality TV hopeful to WWE standout
• The truth about handling online hate, criticism, and public scrutiny
• Breaking generational cycles through mental health, family, and personal growth
• Why storytelling is the heart of wrestling-and how she mastered it
• Her mission behind launching Pound Town Wrestling to elevate new talent

Inside scoop on her new movie “Onyx” (now streaming on BET+ and Amazon Prime)

Raw behind-the-scenes moments, career lessons, and the mindset that keeps her evolving

Whether you love wrestling, reality TV, entertainment hustle, or just a damn good comeback story, this episode you will see Cameron’s real, unfiltered, and wildly inspiring story.

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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 Rainbow Creative + DH Agency

For this week’s episode of Identity Crisis, CJ brings TikTok’s favourite menace, Chase DeMoor, to the studio.

With Hollywood insider Johnathan Saba stirring the pot, things get fast and fun quickly, as a reality-TV heel meets pro-wrestling heel to break down Chase’s habit of going viral for all the wrong (right) reasons! This is a jam-packed episode about fighting, frolics, and finding love… on camera.”

From his rise on Netflix’s "Too Hot to Handle" to his headline-making moments in Misfits Boxing, Chase breaks down what it really takes to become a “likable villain,” survive influencer fame, and build a massive personal brand in today’s social media-driven world.

🔥 In this episode, Chase DeMoor reveals:

• Behind-the-scenes secrets from Too Hot to Handle

• How he crafted his controversial but viral online persona

• The truth about influencer boxing and Misfits Boxing

• His mindset going into a fight with Andrew Tate

• The crossover between combat sports, entertainment, and social media growth

Whether you’re into reality TV, combat sports, influencer drama, or the business of becoming an internet personality, this is one episode you don’t want to miss!

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CHASE

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JONATHAN:

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RYAN LU

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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 Rainbow Creative + DH Agency

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro & Chase’s journey

5:00 – Reality TV & the “heel” persona

15:00 – Boxing, influencer life, and staying relevant

30:00 – Upcoming fights & Andrew Tate

40:00 – CJ Puts You Over! WWE, Emmys, and the future of entertainment

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.