Lana launches Identity Crisis podcast with Rusev as first guest

Former WWE performer CJ Perry, known in the ring as Lana, will launch a new podcast called Identity Crisis on November 3, with her husband and current WWE wrestler Rusev as the first guest. Perry announced the show on Instagram and said it will be available on Spotify. The program will be cohosted by film producer Jonathan Saba, who is listed as co‑president and executive producer at Saban Films.

A short clip posted to the podcast’s Instagram account previews the debut episode, in which Rusev discusses the relationship between a wrestler’s in‑ring persona and their real self. In the clip he says, “I was a Bulgarian bad guy, but that’s what you are, and I think more people should see who they are and do that.” He added that aligning a character with one’s real personality makes performing easier and more authentic.

Perry and Saba describe the show in promotional material as featuring “two professional fakers who’ve made a living playing the part,” signaling a focus on performance, identity and the entertainment industry. Perry has not announced further guests. Saba’s film credits include producing work on recent features and executive roles at several independent film companies.