We’ve got brand new merch available! Celebrate Ice Cream Christmas with our brand new shirts, available in tank and T-shape and a variety of colors. Order soon and it will arrive in time for WrestleMania!As we count down the last month before WrestleMania, WWE continues to throw a ton of curveballs our way. Sami and Kevin seem to have a date with the WWE tag team titles, but with how massive the Bloodline has loomed, we don’t know for sure how this could play out.Speaking of tag titles, Becky Lynch and Lita have won the gold for the women’s division! But will they hold them going into Mania or will WWE decide that Ronda needs another accolade?All of that… plus we’ll talk about the new feud that transcends company lines.The Main Event: WWE Studio FilmsThis is the year that WrestleMania goes Hollywood. But WWE has tried to go Hollywood with their own production of movies for over 20 years now. There's a lot of flicks to get through here from The Chaperone, That's What I Am and The Marine series.We watched the Marine 6 starring The Miz, Becky Lynch and Shawn Michaels! The special commentary track will be available exclusively for our beloved MaxFun Members soon. You can join their ranks as part of the MaxFun Drive later this month!The Three Count:Danielle put over Mercedes Mone taking her new title to The Mandelorian.Lindsey put over Sami Zayn’s day of Elimination Chamber.Hal put over Body Slam starring Rowdy Roddy Piper and other wrestlers .Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus you can still get our original T-Shirt!

This week we’re joined by our guest James A. Janisse! He’s head of the channel Dead Meat on YouTube where he breaks down horror movies. James has snuck in a lot of wrestling references into his videos over the years, but this is the FIRST time he’s ever been a guest on a wrestling podcast!We’ll talk all about the Elimination Chamber. It was a really fun card from beginning to end with a number of stars getting their moments to shine. Plus, we know more than ever who will have matches at WrestleMania!The Main Event: Sami Zayn comes up shortSami Zayn got a hero's welcome in his hometown of Montreal this past Saturday. Unfortunately, he came up short in his battle for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title. Let's discuss where all the major figures in this story are going as WrestleMania approaches. Oh and Tony Khan had a special announcement.The Three Count:James put over the 30 character Horror Royal Rumble and Chad Gable.Danielle put over a feud over tupperware.Lindsey put over Sonya Deville’s engagement.Hal put over dubbing over wrestling promos.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

Celebrate love and take heart that WrestleMania is about the journey not the destination on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Sami and Cody Rhodes took us on another emotional journey this week. Even though some of the most fun in wrestling is in fantasy booking what we think should happen, this is the rare story where we’re content to just enjoy what we’re seeing.But that doesn’t mean that we don’t have questions about where things could go before we get even CLOSER to WrestleMania. Will Seth Rollins stomp Logan Paul with his big red boots? Will Jey stick with Sami or his family? What will Bayley and Becky do at Ice Cream Christmas? The Main Event: Love to loveCody Rhodes taught us that wrestling is a love story. So we're gonna take a look at which stories over the years made us love love in the silly world of pro wrestling.The Three Count:Danielle put over Dom and Mami’s first valentine’s day.Lindsey put over Wrestling Club.Hal put over RJ City auditioning for the role of The Undertaker.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

The road to WrestleMania is rapidly being paved! Let’s talk all about it on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!NXT still hasn’t quite ascended to the heights that it once knew. But on the heels of NXT Vengeance Day, we have to give a shout to how hard everyone there is working… even if it’s still hard to remember everyone’s names.Speaking of hard workers, we still don’t have all the answers surrounding the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, but Sami and Cody Rhodes on the microphone sure do make for compelling television. The Main Event: BatistaBatista was one of the WWE's biggest stars of the Ruthless Aggression era, coming up as part of Evolution. After years of wrestling as the WWE and World Champion, he's now retired and shown his chops as an actor in everything from the MCU to Shyamalan films.The Three Count:Danielle put over WWE thigh meat.Lindsey put over Rated R Glamazon love.Hal put over Fast Food Wrestling.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

The road to WrestleMania is rapidly being paved! Let’s talk all about it on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!This year's winners were Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley and goodness did they earn their spots in a pair of really great Royal Rumbles. What they lacked in surprises the two matches more than made up for in setting up the participants to look strong.While we know two of the matches set for Mania, there’s still so much to rampantly speculate about– so let’s make sure we do that!The Main Event: The Honorary UceRoman Reigns successfully defended his title against Kevin Owens in the Royal Rumble main event. But that's secondary to the subsequent beatdown that KO got from the Bloodline before Sami Zayn finally decided that he'd had enough of Roman Reigns and betrayed the tribal chief with a chair to the back.The Three Count:Danielle put over a backstage journey at the Rumble.Lindsey put over Batista’s desire to be a rom-com star.Hal put over Sami Zayn on twitter.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This week was the 30th anniversary of Monday Night RAW. There was a refreshing focus on getting the younger talent of WWE over by association with the old guard. But there were still a lot of lows for every high.Hulk Hogan? A cut down women’s cage match? A really long DX segment? We’ll discuss whether a great Bloodline segment can make up for all that.The Main Event: Royal Rumble 2000As we await the latest Royal Rumble, we're going to go way back to the year 2000 and talk about that year's version of the Rumble.This was where the Attitude Era began to gain steam. And it's generally agreed to be one of the WWE's best PPVs ever.The Three Count:Danielle put over the Bellas throwing shade at WWE.Lindsey put over Nikki Bella’s upcoming walk down the aisle.Hal put over Sami Zayn speaking the truth.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

Wooooooaaaa-OOOOH! Sing along with us on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Rhea Ripley is on fire. She may have saved Dominik Mysterio’s career and has proven to be the spice that makes Judgment Day work. But her greatest work now may be that she’s gotten us to cheer for a match between her and Solo Sikoa.Amid cheering for the final week before the Royal Rumble, we’ll also shower some love on a star gone too soon and on everyone who knew him well: Jay Briscoe.Ring Tones: Cody Rhodes:Cody Rhodes is on the Rhodes to recovery and the Rhodes to the Royal Rumble. He's set to make his big comeback after being injured for the second half of 2022. We're going to take a look at his journeyman career and all the songs that have accompanied him.The Three Count:Danielle put over Steve Austin working odd jobsLindsey put over Finn Balor’s WrestleMania entranceHal put over The Rock finally providing a decent answer in an interview.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

Quick! If we all pool our money together we can each buy a little bit of WWE! It’s gotta be better than all of the alternatives that we discuss on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!As Vince McMahon intends to further corrupt his greatest creation, we’re left holding our breath that he won’t sell WWE off to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His other options seem only marginally less appalling, but on the bright side: WWE Land at Disneyland?Plus, let’s talk more about how to pronounce Mone’, celebrate Dominik Mysterio’s transformation into a must-see TV character and be happy that Adam Cole is back.Main Event: Kevin OwensKevin Owens will again challenge for the WWE Universal Title at the Royal Rumble. Kevin has been with the company since 2014 and provided plenty of matches and championships over the years.The Three CountDanielle put over media literacy among wrestling fans.Julian put over the spotlight on bad wrestling attire.Hal put over RJ City and Ken Jeong(?)Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

It’s a new year and it’s already making headlines! Let’s get through all the details on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Vince McMahon is officially back with the board of WWE. His strong arm tactics are apparently part of his efforts to facilitate a sale of the company on his own terms. He’s staying out of the CEO or head of creative positions for now. We’ll discuss how much we trust him to keep to himself and how we feel about his return (hint: Not much and not very well)It’s a shame too, because WWE is on the road to the Royal Rumble and there are a lot of stories that are worth investing in. But leave it to a billionaire to ruin everything!Plus,  we’ll talk about Sasha Banks’ transition into Mercedes Mone’ and why we hope that it improves a little more quickly.Hosted by Hal Lublin and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

2022 was the most consequential year in wrestling history. The most powerful figures were ousted, embarrassed, fired and took power. And that’s before we even get to all of the things that just happened on TV!We go through a bunch of the headlines and still find time to talk about the fun part of this crazy thing we love on the FINAL episode of Tights and Fights in 2022!Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

God bless us everyone! It’s time to recast the Charles Dicken classic “A Christmas Carol” with professional wrestlers!We’ve got tons of options for our Ebenezer Scrooge, Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and more.Will Colt Cabana scowl his way into our hearts? Where does William Regal fit in for a production he seems born to contribute to? It’s going to be a joy to discover!Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the world!Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This year of wrestling news just won’t stop!Amid news of sexual assault allegations, Vince McMahon is reportedly mulling a comeback to WWE. We’ll break down why such an attempt would lead to an absolute flood of more stories and issues for VKM.But put all that aside: There was still a bunch of wrestling on TV. NXT Deadl1ne featured the new Iron Survivor Match, which thankfully wasn’t as much of a mess as it could have been. Plus, Ring of Honor: Final Battle kicked off a rough week for Chris Jericho as he lost both his title and to a debuting Action Andretti. Oh and New Day in NXT! Let the twerk-offs begin!The Main Event: Mandy RoseMandy Rose has been all over WWE. From Tough Enough, to NXT 1.0, to RAW, Smackdown and NXT 2.0. But now after a long reign with the NXT women's title and as the head of her own faction, she's officially been fired from WWE.The Three CountDanielle put over the latest and greatest cutter on NXT Level up.Lindsey put over Bret Hart x Bill Goldberg. Hal put over Dom needing his mami.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

It’s to celebrate an architect; a visionary; a messiah on a brand new episode of Tights and  “Freakin’” Fights!First we’ve gotta talk about a wild list of people that someone decided would be fun to trade between WWE and AEW(none of which we agree with!)But there’s also plenty to get into with everyone who is currently involved in the United States Championship, which remains a compelling division.Tegan Nox at last made her return to WWE. We’ll explain why some of the “lesser” names that have been brought in are actually a good sign for the future of the company.Main Event: Seth “Freakin’” RollinsSeth Rollins just past the 10th anniversary of his time on the Main Roster. He's been a champion at every level in the company from his time in the Shield, to the Authority to being Mr. "Freakin" Rollins.The Three CountDanielle put over Ricky Starks’ promo.Lindsey put over Candice and the Internet’s baby nephew. Hal put over a Christmas Cavalcade.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

We’re talking all about the drama and physicality of the final WWE PLE of the year for 2022 on a brand new Tights and Fights!Survivor Series was a fun show from beginning to end… with a few Ronda Rousey speed bumps in the middle. But we can’t forget about AEW and its coronation of a new World Champion in Maxwell Jacob Friedman. While we’re a little confused about what’s going on with William Regal both on-screen and behind the scenes, MJF as champ is plenty to be excited about on the face of– as is Jade Cargill!Main Event: War GamesWWE revived the War Games match in 2017. It was a fixture of NXT every year and now it's officially part of the main roster, starting this year. The Three CountDanielle put over Paul Heyman loving on Sami Zayn.Lindsey put over Kenny Omega, looking better than ever. Julian put over Jason David Frank, wrestling fan. Hal put over Dominik and Rhea on Thanksgiving.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

Don’t you just love the holidays? Let’s talk about them and somehow work some wrestling in on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!We’re going to discuss what’s on our respective menus as we gather together to celebrate. Who cares that most of our secret family recipes were from the back of boxes? We’re hungry!Then we’ll go around and chat what we’re thankful for from wrestling this year. There’s still so much, from the ousting of toxic billionaires to other billionaires not being able to handle their mess to the friends we made along the way. Raise a glass for love!Hosted by Hal Lublin and Danielle Radford. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

We’re fast approaching the final weeks of wrestling in 2022! Don’t let the destruction of Twitter distract you from everything coming up– we’re ready to talk about it on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!AEW still has a lot of uncertainty surrounding it, but Full Gear is still happening. Between MJF and The Elite returning, there’s hope that this PPV should end on a better note than the last one did.WWE is still working on folding Austin Theory, Seth Rollins, Mustafa Ali and Bobby Lashley into a compelling US Title scene, all with War Games in the background. Speaking of which, how optimistic are we that Mia Yim can succeed in her second act in WWE?Finally, it wouldn’t be the holidays without a convoluted match concept from NXT. Or rather, it would be… but not one that we’d want to face!The Three Count:Danielle put over Dante MartinHal put over Wrestling Refs as WizardsJulian put over a requiem for Wrestle TwitterHosted by Hal Lublin and Danielle Radford. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

As demanded by our beloved Max Fun Members we are proud to welcome back Cookie Shawn to the show! We’ve got lots of things to ask him about including the current status of his smile and how he gets into character.Plus, we’re going to ask Cookie Shawn to recall memories of the story where Shawn Michaels was at his peak cartoony puppet self: vs. Hulk Hogan at SummerSlam. COOKIE!Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk. Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

Migraines and being under-staffed will not deter us from gabbing about wrestling!Are you feeling Ucey today? It’s okay if you’re not! Thankfully we’ve got Sami Zayn and the Bloodline to remind us to always be our Uciest. We’ll talk about how improbably over the concept is.Plus, AEW has a PPV coming up, but that doesn’t mean they’re not also INCREDIBLY petty on the road there, right? We missed you Colt Cabana!All of that… and how are we still finding ways to squeeze Taylor Swift references in this show?The Main Event: JBLJohn “Bradshaw'' Layfield is back in WWE after an extended absence. Previously he was a tag team champion, a Grand Slam Champion and commentator with Michael Cole. And now he's Baron Corbin's new mouthpiece and manager.The Three CountJulian put over CM Punk x Taylor SwiftDanielle put over Rhea Ripley’s mischievous nature.Hosted by Danielle Radford, and Julian BurrellProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

It’s a special spoooooOOOOOoooky edition of Tights and Fights!WWE welcomes its first ever fourth generation star with Ava Raine, also known as the daughter of The Rock. Her family lineage helped her get through the door, but will the comparisons hold her back long term?Rhea Ripley slammed a man like a freakin’ BOSS! The Chyna comparisons are natural… but we’d take it even further.Plus, if anyone knows the number of a tailor, we’d like them to get to work on JBL’s pants immediately.Ring Tones: Bray WyattBray Wyatt is one of the biggest stars of the last 15 years in wrestling. And his arc has taken him from generic wrestler to cult leader to monster to lovable auteur with new music at every phase. The Three CountDanielle put over WWE at Wakanda ForeverLindsey put over NXT on the road to Ladders at Halloween Havoc.Hal put over Philly.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey KelkProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now! 

Nothing but beasts and country boys in our pro wrestling! We’re breaking it all down on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!We welcome Nick Bond from the Ringer to hang out and provide some valuable insight into the world of wrestling. That includes information about how many people in Long Island are similar to MJF as he makes his way to the top of AEW.Plus, we’ll remember how badly things were done with the women in WWE’s past and explain why we’re desperate for Bray Wyatt’s return being the end of a certain doll on RAW.The Main Event: Brock LesnarBrock Lesnar has been a massive force in WWE since he debuted as the Next Big Thing in WWE. These days he's been the Beast Incarnate, Cowboy Brock and a multiple time world champion.The Three CountNick put over Saturday Morning SuperstarsDanielle put over Ember Moon vs. Jody ThreatLindsey put over NXT on the road to Halloween Havoc.Hal put over Bayley and Michael Cole’s eternal war.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey KelkProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

Are you ready to get Extreme?? To the Max?! Let’s get into all of it on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!First though we have to debate whether or not the show had the proper amount of extreme. Sure we don’t really have an appetite for blood, but did WWE strike the right balance of brutality this year?And while there were some great matches like the (Full) Donnybrook and Bianca Belair vs. Bayley, there were a few missteps like Liv Morgan vs. Ronda Rousey.But we’ve also got new champions: Orange Cassidy! Seth Rollins! And Brock is definitely in a new Taylor Swift era!The Main Event: Old faces in new placesThis was a big week for debuts across all of wrestling. New and returning faces always make for fun shows, so let's talk about who we saw this week: Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Renee Paquette, Shawn Spears and BRAY WYATT!The Three CountLindsey put over the most over dog!Danielle put over the word ShillelaghJulian put over MJF’s promo.Hosted by Hal Lublin and  Danielle Radford.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

Is all news good news in wrestling? It turns out… No! Let’s talk about it on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!AEW put so much work into the anniversary edition of Dynamite this past Wednesday. But right on the surface there were a lot of things missing. Namely: all of the wrestlers who helped found the company as executives.That put a cloud on things, but it only got worse right before the show started. Sammy Guevara and Andrade El Idolo are the latest AEW stars to come to blows backstage. But hey, this is just a not-proud tradition of wrestling right? RIGHT???The Main Event: Bianca BelairEver since Bianca Belair won the 2021 Royal Rumble, she has had the rocket ship strapped to her back. She's main evented WrestleMania, won the title multiple times and has truly gotten over as a beloved babyface.The Three CountLindsey put over Idea Soup.Danielle put over Shawn Michaels on a talk show.Hal put over The Rock making a fans day.Hosted by Hal Lublin and  Danielle Radford.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

Extreme Rules looks extremely entertaining this year, so let’s channel that excitement into a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!You want a strap match (hopefully without fireballs)? You want the first ever one-on-one women’s ladder match in the history of the main roster? How’s about a big ol’ pit to fight in? Boy does WWE seem ready to cater to you!But even putting aside the upcoming PPV, Sami Zayn and the Bloodline put on an Emmy-worthy performance to open up Smackdown this week and wow are we excited to see where it goes.The Main Event: Saraya (fka Paige) and the women of AEWJimmy and Jey Uso have been part of WWE since 2010. They've grown from a fun slideshow to multiple time champions to the most important stable in the company.The Three CountJulian put over Wrestle Club.Danielle and Hal put over Ric Flair in the worst thing ever.Hosted by Hal Lublin and  Danielle Radford.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

A Grand Slam, a secret bunny and a bunch of new champions. It’s the kind of combination you can only get in wrestling! And we’re all too happy to walk you through it on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!AEW set up a bunch of new champions, including Jon Moxley finally getting a true coronation. Shame he’ll never get that vacation though.And as Logan Paul continues to be miscast as a babyface there’s a very interesting dynamic at play in his match against Roman Reigns– even though we have no intention of seeing the match that will pay it all off.Plus we’ll talk about WWE running a surprisingly successful viral campaign and why Lindsey got very British in her disapproval of Cesaro losing the ROH World Title.The Main Event: Saraya (fka Paige) and the women of AEWPaige was one of the first names in WWE's rebooted women's division. Injury forced her to step away from performing in the ring, but she remained a big part of the shows for years before leaving the company earlier this year. Now she's made her debut in AEW as Saraya where she'll likely wrestle again for the first time since 2017.The Three CountDanielle put over MJF back on the mic.Lindsey put over Strowman's Male Models.Hal put over Sodas on Smackdown.Hosted by Danielle Radford and Lindsey KelkProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

After such a chaotic week, it’s nice to get back to the part of wrestling we love: the wrestling! That’s the love we share with you on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Solo Sikoa is the newest Uce with the Bloodline. And it turns out he’s cool with his adopted family Sami Zayn as much as he is with his brothers. But when does it all implode?Between Shayna Baszler and Sonya Deville, we actually love a little bit of MMA in our wrestling! And we also enjoy a bit of friendship between fwiends of all colors.Plus: AEW looks to recover from a chaotic time by crowning a new World Champion next week. Can Bryan Danielson and MJF give the brand the stability that it needs?And hey, if you need to smile, just remember that Chad Gable and Alpha Academy exists and Johnny Gargano had his first match in months!The Main Event: NXT 2.0It's been one year since NXT was moved to Tuesday nights and rebooted with a new look and a new direction as NXT 2.0. And after this week, it looks like they'll once again be tweaking the presentation of WWE's developmental show. The Three CountDanielle put over Roman Reigns on imPaulsive.Lindsey put over reviews for Mindy’s Bakery in Chicago.Julian put over a spine-buster that would make Arn Anderson proud.Hosted by Danielle Radford and Lindsey KelkProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This podcast is sponsored by Soylent! Go to Soylent.com/tights to and use promo code TIGHTS get 20% off your first order. What an emotional rollercoaster of a week! Let’s talk about it all on a jumbo-sized brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Clash at the Castle was everything we could have hoped for and so much more. Some of the best matches of the year from WWE along with intriguing new directions for a bunch of the major characters. Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns! Gunther vs. Sheamus! Bianca Belair’s first loss in forever!The good vibes continued the next day on NXT: Worlds Collide. Are we finally excited about NXT again?AEW’s All Out show was a bit more uneven, but still delivered some matches that were at least worth a watch… but that was almost forgotten just a few hours after the show.The Main Event: CM Punk’s Gripe BombAfter regaining his AEW championship, CM Punk  joined Tony Khan for a press conference that will live in infamy. He launched into a tirade that bad-mouthed Colt Cabana, MJF, Adam Page, Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks.As if that wasn't enough, Punk said, "If you have a problem, come find me." And find him the Bucks and Kenny did, starting a fight that would get the Bucks, Pat Buck, Kenny Omega and Michael Nakazawa suspended. Ace Steel and Punk's status with the company has not been determined yet.The Three CountDanielle put over Black wrestling twitter amid the chaos.Lindsey put over Damien Priest with a happy Welsh family.Julian put over a column on the facade of CM Punk crumbling.Hosted by Danielle Radford and Lindsey KelkProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

Do a little dance! Get ready for a massive wrestling weekend with a brand new Tights and Fights!The stage is set for Clash at the Castle. RAW and Smackdown have been a lot of fun the last few weeks. But in one of the most controversial moves of the show Triple H era, Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez are the new women’s tag team champions. We’ll explain why the surprise move isn’t that concerning yet.Because they can’t go a week without drama, Tony Khan shared his reasoning for why Thunder Rosa’s injury didn’t get the same treatment as CM Punk. Some of the reasoning was understandable and some of it was very disappointing to hear.But let’s not let it get in the way of a good time for the next few days!The Main Event: Sami ZaynSami has been with the WWE for almost 10 years now. He's won titles, had great matches and he's now involved with the most high profile stable in the company.The Three CountDanielle put over young Undertaker.Lindsey put over Seth Rollins going for the jugular.Hal put over the Attitude Era end credits.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey KelkProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

DING DONG! Backstage drama and title controversy abound! Time to talk about it on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights.As more and more reports come out about AEW’s messy life behind the scenes of fights and talent meetings, the most public discussion is Jon Moxley squashing CM Punk in the “biggest match in AEW’s history.” What’s a work? What’s real? Who can even say?But there’s so much to love this week too! Dexter Lumis and Indi Hartwell’s love story continues and Johnny Gargano has at last debuted in WWE.Between all that let’s give a big hearty “A-thank yewwwwwwww” for all the things to enjoy in wrestling!The Main Event: BayleyIt took a little over a year, but Bayley has finally returned to WWE bringing new friends for the next step of her career. The Three CountDanielle put over Eddie Kingston being her best friend.Julian put over his favorite wrestling x Chargers x video games x backyard games crossover.Hal put over Baby Gargano.Hosted by Hal Lublin and Danielle Radford.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

So much great wrestling, so little time! We’re getting tons of shows to look forward to almost every day of the week. Something for everyone, you could even say!And while there were tons of great matches no matter your preference, the show that we have the most questions about is Dynamite. With CM Punk back, speculation abounds about his behavior behind the scenes. How much of that is part of a planned story? And how much is Punk being his usual cranky self?But we’ll have more to say about all of the great promos and title defenses we’ve seen so far. What a great time to be a fan!The Main Event: WrestleMania at SoFiIn case you hadn't heard, WrestleMania is coming to SoFi stadium in Los Angeles this April. WWE had a fun preview event at the show that was free for fans and media to attend– and that included us! We got see the depths of SoFi and speak with Nikki ASH, Montez Ford, Angelo Dawkins and Dominik Mysterio!The Three CountDanielle put over Becky Lynch C-walking.Lindsey put over Seth Rollins’ and the Rock’s memories and Liv Morgan’s book recommendations.Julian put over Triple H making dreams come true.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

Blood is disgusting! We watched half of AEW through clenched eyes! But there’s also plenty of things we DID love on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!CM Punk, Dexter Lumis and Karrion Kross all returned to wrestling. And sure we don’t really know how the latter two are going to do, but the possibility sure is exciting.Between that and Kevin Owens returning to being the prize fighter, the US title getting a lot of love and so much more, the good times continue to roll!The Main Event: Giving you the book!As part of the special Max Fun Drive stretch goals, we've given the book to our listeners to tell us all the corners of the wrestling world deserve some extra attention. These are your Main Events!The Three CountHal put over Ciampa's big US title push.Danielle put over Becky Lynch C-walking.Lindsey over Asuka (nuff said).Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

It was the biggest party of the Summer and Vince McMahon wasn’t invited! Let’s talk about Summerslam and RAW on a brand new Tights and Fights.Triple H made his presence felt in the first night on RAW, allowing Becky Lynch to turn face and bringing back Bayley, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai to shake up the women’s roster on WWE. The other book end of the night featured Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns for what may be the last time. And I think we can all agree that TRACTORS!!!!!Between all the great matches and the United States Championship getting a ton of love there’s a change in the air that’s infectious. Hell, we even loved seeing Logan Paul in our wrestling show! What a time!The Three CountHal put over Bayley recalling her injury.Danielle put over SRS calling knuck if you buck.Julian over NXT (can you believe it?).Hosted by Hal Lublin and  Danielle Radford.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

This week’s show is brought to you in part by Soylent! Go to Soylent.com/tights to and use promo code TIGHTS get 20% OFF your first order. This is it. The big one. The story we never thought we’d cover so soon: Vince McMahon is officially OUT from WWE and Stephanie McMahon and Triple H are in!Now that Hunter has full control of the book, we’ll talk about our hopes for his creative regime and why we’re more optimistic about WWE than we have been in years. Plus: The IWGP women’s title is real and it’s coming soon!The Main Event: Stephanie McMahonWe have seen Stephanie McMahon graduate from the damsel in distress to Triple H's fake wife to Triple H's real wife to the chief brand officer all the way to the top business person of WWE.The Three CountHal put over Baby Gargano tuning up the band and Paul Heyman’s career advice.Danielle put over Ricky Starks and his future.Lindsey put over Matt Gaetz being mocked by the marks of Gen Z.Hosted by Hal Lublin,  Danielle Radford and Lindsey KelkProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This week’s show is brought to you in part by Soylent! Go to Soylent.com/tights to and use promo code TIGHTS get 20% OFF your first order. VINCE MCMAHON HAS RETIRED FROM ALL OF HIS ACTIVE WWE RESPONSIBILITIES. And even though the announcement happened after we recorded, Hal and producer Julian still have time to discuss their early reactions.But other than that, the wrestling world feels like it’s in a bit of a slump at the moment. But while things don’t feel as exciting as they should, let’s find some positives before SummerSlam starts and wrestlers continue fighting sharks or whateverThe Main Event: Larry Steve (and Alexa Bliss)Alexa Bliss has been back for a few months now. And instead of competing for the world championships, she's working to find her footing and messing around with the 24/7 title in the meantime. But before we get to her, let's talk about her pet pig who touched the hearts of millions before he left us too soon: Larry Steve. The Three CountHal put over Werewolf World Wrestling.Danielle put over the insanity of this week.Lindsey put over the Sami on Broken Skull Sessions.Hosted by Hal Lublin,  Danielle Radford and Lindsey KelkProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This week’s show is brought to you in part by Soylent! Go to Soylent.com/tights to and use promo code TIGHTS get 20% OFF your first order. It’s time to speculate about the end of TV ratings on a brand new Tights and Fights!Yup, it looks like the WWE is officially going back to TV-14 after decades of PG television. What does that mean for the show itself? Probably none of the things that we suggest.Sasha Banks is in the news again with her first public appearance at C2E2 since leaving WWE. Why does it matter how much money she’s charging to work with the convention? That’s the best part- it doesn’t!Plus we’ll talk about why we miss Rhea Ripley, why we can’t wait for Ronda to head out and where Liv Morgan should go nextThe Main Event: Paul HeymanPaul Heyman has been the peak of promos as an advocate, manager and special council for WWE's biggest stars. Now that he's once again caught between his two biggest collaborators in the latest Lesnar/Reigns match, we're going to take a look at Heyman's career and legacy in wrestling so far. The Three CountHal put over Shinsuke Corbin.Danielle put over Keith Lee’s “why”.Lindsey put over the G1 tournament announcement.Hosted by Hal Lublin,  Danielle Radford and Lindsey KelkProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This week’s show is brought to you in part by Soylent! Go to Soylent.com/tights to and use promo code TIGHTS get 20% OFF your first order. Money in the Bank brought with it some great matches and moments that we can’t wait to discuss on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!But that’s almost secondary to all the real-life Vince McMahon news that’s been delivered this week. Why is all this coming out now? We’ll speculate and explain why it’s similar to the ousting of a certain Prime Minister.And not only that, but we’ve gotta talk about Christian’s promo on Matt Hardy, Wardlow’s big title win and so much.The Main Event: PaigePaige has had one of the most revolutionary and tumultuous WWE careers in recent memory. Now she's officially run through her last contract and is parting ways with the company. So we're going to look back on everything she accomplished.The Three CountHal put over Paul Heyman’s lecture.Danielle put over an amazing thread about WWE.Lindsey put over George Carlin and wrestling.Hosted by Hal Lublin,  Danielle Radford and Lindsey KelkProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This week’s show is brought to you in part by Soylent! Go to Soylent.com/tights to and use promo code TIGHTS get 20% OFF your first order. Can you believe we’re a full six months into the year? We’re finally ready to discuss the halfway point on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!One of the biggest news items from WWE this week is that they signed Logan Paul to a contract to wrestle for the company. Don’t count any of us as Paul supporters, but we’ll explain why he has the carney energy to do good things in WWE.AEW just had their “Forbidden Door” PPV. And what else could get us more excited than the debut of Claudio Castignoli (formerly known as WWE’s Cesaro). Between his showcase and AEW wrestlers appearing on RAW to thank John Cena, it’s been a wild and crazy The Main Event: 2022 so farWe're already halfway through 2022 and have already experienced plenty of highs and lows in the world of wrestling. This week, we're talking all about what's stood out to us in the year so far, from stars, to moments behind the scenes or anything else.The Three CountHal put over John Cena granting wishes.Danielle put over the wrestling world showering Claudio with love.Julian put over Montez Ford’s future.Hosted by Hal Lublin and Danielle Radford.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This week’s show is brought to you in part by Soylent! Go to Soylent.com/tights to and use promo code TIGHTS get 20% OFF your first order. It’s the most cursed Summer of wrestling, but let’s try to brave it together on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Injuries continue to plague both AEW and WWE. Daniel Bryan is out for the foreseeable future and has promised a surprise competitor to replace him in his upcoming matches at “Forbidden Door” and “Blood & Guts.” Rhea Ripley is not medically cleared to compete at “Money in the Bank.” So Bianca Belair will face Carmella instead.But there’s thankfully still some things to be happy about and a bold explanation about which pop culture franchises best explain the purpose of AEW.The Main Event: Vince McMahonVincent Kennedy McMahon has been the chief creative and business mind behind WWE for decades. Every single decision and expansion has been made with him at the center of it. With the latest scandal and investigation, he faces what may be the most significant disruption to his power yet.Full disclosure: the main event segment has been rumored to be cursed the last few weeks, with anyone who we discuss getting disappeared from TV. So we figured why not aim high?The Three CountHal put over Kevin Owens understanding movies.Danielle put overJohnny Hardy.Lindsey put over Paul Heyman and Terry Funk video games!Hosted by Hal Lublin and Danielle Radford.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This week’s show is brought to you in part by Soylent! Go to Soylent.com/tights to and use promo code TIGHTS get 20% OFF your first order. What a massive week of news. And we’ll do our best to sift through it all on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Vince McMahon has stepped away from WWE, at least on a temporary basis. This comes after a Wall Street Journal report that he paid off a former employee after what the story called “an affair.” As the WWE board looks into whether he used WWE money to cover for his transgressions, Stephanie McMahon has been announced as the interim chairwoman and CEO.There’s a lot to sift through and the only way we know how is with jokes speculation!Plus, the hits just keep coming: Jeff Hardy was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. He’s now been suspended from AEW as he seeks rehabilitation. So we make an impassioned plea for him to get the help he needs. The Main Event: Rhea RipleyRhea Ripley has a new look and a new faction on her side with The Judgment Day. And the group's first order of business is to support Rhea in her match against Bianca Belair so that she can earn her second RAW women's title.The Three CountHal put over Big E’s big accomplishment.Danielle put over MJF’s celebrity encounter.Lindsey put over comedy and Wrestling.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

There’s so much that’s happened across every wrestling show. We’re happy to guide you along on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Hell in a Cell was a generally well received PPV, and not just for the banger of a main event. Asuka, Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch turned in a great triple threat for the RAW women’s title and all three women have a lot of options in the aftermath.Somehow Kevin Owens has kept the game with Ezekiel going for months now. How much longer until it’s a wrap?And all signs point to Jon Moxley standing tall as the AEW Champion for the first time in several years. But will he be able to bring a title prominence that’s in danger of getting lost in a crowded field of belts on AEW?The Main Event: Injuries Injuries are a constant part of wrestling. But this past week, we've had a bunch of wrestlers get hurt and disrupt the best laid plans of marks and bookersThe Three CountHal put over Danhausen's fun time band.Julian put over Ms. Marvel/Mustafa fan art.Lindsey put over Adam Page being brave.Hosted by Hal Lublin and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This week’s show is brought to you in part by Soylent! Go to Soylent.com/tights to and use promo code TIGHTS get 20% OFF your first order. Maxwell Jacob Friedman and his contract drama has taken the world by storm. Is it a work? Is it a shoot? Who cares! Let’s just bask in it on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights.But first: Hal’s finally back! And that means we can catch him up on all the wrestling he’s missed.AEW had their Double or Nothing PPV where CM Punk at last won the AEW World Championship. What do we hope for as he cements himself as the face of the company and prepares to fight Hiroshi Tanahashi?Plus, we’ll look ahead to Hell in a Cell and lament that the women don’t get a cell this year. Boooooo!The Main Event: MJFMaxwell Jacob Friedman has been one of the most consistent acts on AEW since the brand premiered. Now there's more drama around him and his future in the company than ever before.The Three CountHal put over Sami Zan, honorary UCE.Danielle put over Nikita Lyons’ heel turnLindsey put over wrestling’s presence on pride month.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This week’s show is brought to you in party by Soylent! Go to Soylent.com/tights to and use promo code TIGHTS get 20% OFF your first order. We’re just a few days away from AEW’s Double or Nothing show, but there are tons of stories developing outside the fictional world of wrestling television too.Kota Abushi’s troubles with New Japan have only just begun. And the latest press conference did not reflect favorably on the federation.Roman Reigns is still expected to scale back his presence in WWE for a little while; so what does that mean now that the Bloodline has all the gold?But all that aside… how about MJF’s Burberry ref shirt?The Main EventHe's the AEW world champion that the company spent the most time building up and now Hangman Adam Page has a date with CM Punk in the biggest match of his career.The Three CountLindsey put over YOU!Julian put over Sasha Banks and the Mountain GoatsDanielle put over Jade Cargill’s life.Hosted by Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

It’s the 300th episode of Tights and Fights! And we had a chaotic week of wrestling news to celebrate!Stephanie McMahon has taken a leave of absence from WWE. While she hasn’t been on TV as much these, days her duties behind the scenes are extensive and important. We’ll explain what a big loss this is… and even speculate a little about what this could mean for the company.But there’s a lot of things to celebrate from the regular TV shows too like the amazing fun that is Kevin Owens and Ezekiel, some fun stunt casting on AEW and Toxic Attraction having fun on TikTok.. The Main EventSasha Banks has been a fixture of WWE's women's for years now. She was part of the first crop of women call-ups from NXT as the company signaled it would focus on the division more. And from wigs, weaves, championships and everything in between, she's become one of the biggest stars in WWE… including when she makes headlines.The Three CountLindsey put over Kota Ibushi (the birthday boy).Julian put over Roman Reigns on AEWDanielle put over BaddieHausenHosted by Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This week’s show is brought to you in party by Soylent! Go to Soylent.com/tights to and use promo code TIGHTS get 20% OFF your first order. We’ve got so much wrestling news to catch up on this week on Tights and Fights!WWE had another PPV this weekend. While it was a tepid build, there’s no denying that the match quality exceeded expectations.AEW is building to a major show of their own as well. With the Owen Hart Memorial Tournaments in full swing and CM Punk set to challenge for the AEW World Championship, what is going right on Wednesday Nights?All of this and we think it’s time for a nice food analogy to explain what you get form the various wrestling shows on TV.The Main EventCharlotte Flair and Roman Reigns have run roughshod over Smackdown for a while. Now they're both set to take a sabbatical with more wrestlers stepping up to carry the burden.The Three CountLindsey put over CM Punk yelling at people about women’s rights.Julian put over SoFi StadiumDanielle put over Fightful’s twitter dramaHosted by Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This episode is part of the annual #MaxFunDrive! “Tights and Fights” is possible because of our beloved Maximum Fun Members whose generous contributions go directly to this show to help it continue. Go to maximumfun.org/join to become a MaxFun Member and support this show for as little as $5 a month. Plus you’ll earn great gifts including special bonus episodes of every single show on the MaxFun Network, a special patch and more.Tights and Fights listeners also get their own wrestling nickname that will be read on the show- just let us know about it @tightsfights on Twitter.Thank you for the support!As part of the #MaxFunDriveFinale, we’re setting aside the news and events in the week in wrestling to play the Worldwide Wrestling Tabletop Role Playing Game.Hal Danielle and Lindsey are led on their journey by creative force, Julian Burrell to take on the personas of wrestlers and live out their dreams of superstardom!And speaking of those wrestling personas:Meet Pony Girl, Bob (Short for Kate) and Roger Cornelius Vanderbilt Esquire III M.D.- Three wrestlers who have scratched and clawed their from developmental for a chance at the main roster of the Maximum Fights Wrestling Federation.But between an audience that they need to impress, moves that they need to get right and the cruel hand of fate, do they have what it takes to achieve their goals?Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This episode is part of the annual #MaxFunDrive! To support this show for as little as $5 a month AND earn great gifts as a MaxFun Member, go to Maximumfun.org/join.It’s the #MaxFunDrive and that means inviting on special Wrestle Fwiends on brand new episode of Tights and Fights.RJ City has made a name for himself as a truly unique show across the independent wrestling scene. In the past year though, he’s gone more mainstream than ever.He was scene regularly on WWE’s YouTube channel and now he’s got a new talk show on AEW called “Hey(EW).” According to him, his new show isn’t all that different from what he used to be known for… just with a massive budget. He’ll tell us all about his latest project, his new wrestling persona and what the difference is between making web content for WWE vs. AEW.The Main EventWe just got done with WrestleMania which had a surprising amount of celebrities in major matches on the card. This continues a proud tradition in wrestling of bringing famous people on to have a good time and hopefully bring new eyes on the shows.The Three CountRJ put over FTR somehow getting over as faces.Danielle put over MJF on the Acafellas.Lindsey put over Danhausen cursing William Regal.Hal put over one of his best friends.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

Whether you’re a tall blonde queen or a short and pissy brunette, this episode of Tights and Fights is for you!AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling have at last confirmed their upcoming joint show “Forbidden Door.” There’s still a lot of questions about what the card will look like, but we know that there won’t be any women’s crossover matches. How excited are we despite that?Plus, there were some fun surprises across all the shows: Cody Rhodes is really over as a face in WWE! Naomi and Sasha Banks have gotten a lot of chances to show off the women’s tag titles! And Britt Baker got the major ovation that we’ve come to expect from her in Brittsburgh.The Main EventIt’s time for another edition of our segment "My Special Wrestler" where we invite you to share your personal stories about why a wrestler means so much to you. This time we've got an email from listener Maggie Rose who tells us about why she loves Charlotte Flair.If you want to share a story about your special wrestler email it to us at [email protected] Three CountDanielle put over good guy Roman Reigns.Lindsey put over KENTA vs. CM Punk(?).Julian put over Najee Harris on Dynamite and Hook vs. Danhausen getting the treatment that it deserves.Hosted by Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

This week's episode is brought to you by Soylent! Go to Soylent.com/tights to and use promo code TIGHTS get 20% OFF your first order. Turn out the lights and get your spotlight ready, it’s time for your debut on a brand new Tights and Fights!It looks like the bloodline is coming after all the tag team titles in the next phase of their conquest. Does this mean the end of the brand split as we know it? And if so, would this be a good thing or a bad thing for WWE programming?Plus: Sonya Deville snuck her way into a title match with Bianca Belair. We’ll talk about how far Sonya has come since the her debut several years ago.While AEW had a massive show on Wednesday night, the thing that drew the ire of most fans was the first appearance of Satnam Singh. What went wrong with his first showcase and was the outrage justified?The Main EventDebuts are premium content in wrestling. It's a chance for wrestlers to introduce themselves to a brand new audience for the first time. We're gonna talk about some of our favorites from over the years; whether they were switching companies, called up to the WWE main roster or were introduced to us for the first time. The Three CountDanielle put over Montez Ford’s tope shimmy.Lindsey put over the OTHER CYN.Hal put over Mojo Rawley’s wedding attire.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

It’s our annual retrospective on Night 1 and Night 2 of Ice Cream Christmas (or WrestleMania for the uninitiated) a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!There were a lot of really good title matches, but none greater than Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair. While we definitely should have had more women’s matches, we can point to this one as an early contender for Match of the year. Plus: talk about a great showcase for why celebrities belong in wrestling! The Jackass team, Pat McAfee and (ugh) Logan Paul all brought the goods. We’ll explain why the involvement of celebrities will always be a net good at a wrestling show.There’s tons of matches to get to so let’s not waste another moment!The Three CountDanielle put over Samoa Joe doing the shmoney danceLindsey put over Little Rip Rip.Hal put over Paul Heyman encouraging the Tribal Chief.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!

Can you feel it? It’s the final hours before WrestleMania weekend and we’re ready to celebrate on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Even as we get closer to the biggest show of the year, matches continue to be added. What looks like it could make for a fun encounter? And most importantly: What food preparations have been made within our households?While WWE has the spotlight for now, AEW is laying to groundwork for their interactions with the Ring of Honor roster and the early days of the Owen Hart Cup. Grab a seat at the table, we’re eatin’ good this week!The Main Event:Triple H has officially retired from in-ring action after an extended battle with viral pneumonia that nearly killed him. That closes the book on a storied career that includes some of the most elaborate wrestlemania matches and entrances in history.The Three CountDanielle put over Naomi to Becky on twitter.Lindsey put over Seth Rollins’ many potential opponentsJulian put over the upcoming game WrestleQuestHosted by Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook and @TightsFights on Twitter and Instagram. PLUS! Check out our Tights and Fights Discord!If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.Plus our T-Shirt is available now!