CJ Perry delivered a wide-ranging analysis of WWE's current landscape during her appearance on TMZ's Inside The Ring, making bold predictions for the Royal Rumble, the Undisputed WWE Championship, and naming Becky Lynch as the greatest worker in the business.
When asked about the men's Royal Rumble, Perry was emphatic about who needs to emerge victorious.
I'm going to tell you who I think is going to win the Royal Rumble. And it has to be this person. It has to be Gunther," she declared.
Perry also highlighted NXT star Oba Femi as a dark horse contender, praising his physical presence. "I was looking up his height yesterday. He's 6'6. And like 300 lb of solid muscle. It's insane."
Liv Morgan's Historic Year
For the women's Royal Rumble, Perry backed Liv Morgan as her winner, pointing to the Judgment Day star's dedication and crossover appeal.
I think that Liv Morgan is going to win the Royal Rumble. She is fast. She is talented. She trains. She has a professional ring in her backyard in her barn," Perry explained. "She's the first woman ever to be in Style, like Style magazine wrote about her gear. That's never happened before that a professional wrestler has been crossing over into fashion publications.
Perry named Raquel Rodriguez as a potential spoiler, predicting, "Raquel is going to piss off a lot of people at the Royal Rumble." Looking ahead to WrestleMania, she predicted a Raquel vs. Liv Morgan championship match, calling it "a fight between two best friends and a faction."
Drew McIntyre Will Beat Cody Rhodes
Perry expressed confidence that Drew McIntyre will capture championship gold in his ongoing rivalry with The American Nightmare.
Drew McIntyre will beat Cody Rhodes for the championship in Berlin. He is 6'4, very girthy, muscular, so tall. I do think he's going to crush Cody Rhodes," Perry predicted. "This is Drew's time because if it's not now, then when is it? If it doesn't happen in Berlin, then Wrestlemania it will.
She defended Drew's use of personal family history in the feud.
I love personal story lines. Cody Rhodes is the son of Dusty Rhodes, so I think it's totally appropriate. Drew is a heel and he's trying to help Cody become even more loved.
Becky Lynch Is 'The Greatest Worker'
Perry named Becky Lynch as the best performer in professional wrestling today, praising The Man's theatrical background.
Her work is incredible. She's always been incredible. I've been a big fan of her since NXT days," Perry said. "You could tell that she was a theater major. She's the greatest worker I think out there to be honest.
She also praised Austin Theory's redemption arc with The Vision, saying "this business is not a sprint, it's a marathon. Do you take your failures and turn them into successes? That's exactly what Austin Theory's doing right now."
On Dominik Mysterio, Perry drew a distinction between his character work and in-ring ability.
I would not give Dominic men's wrestler of the year. I just don't think he's technically good enough. Now, I do think he is an iconic WWE superstar. I could maybe give him WWE superstar of the year because that's everything.
CJ Perry is preparing a return to professional wrestling in 2026, planning to work primarily as a manager and mouthpiece on the independent scene while scouting new “super athlete” talent. She has also been branching into stand-up and other projects to sharpen her mic skills and build her personal brand outside of major promotions.