Tights And Fights

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 signific

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

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 b

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

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

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 pu

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 D

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 Corneli

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

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 julian@maximumfun.

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 favorite

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 a

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 an

The beacon of WrestleMania is within sight on a brand new Tights and Fights!Where do we even begin with the biggest show of the year? Against all odds it looks like a very solid two nights of wrestling that have been set up to feel as massive as they should. Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch have added a lot of grit to the final leg of their story and Seth Rollins continues to carry a feud with the specter of Cody Rhodes right up to the final RAW of the build.How hopefully are we that WWE will deliver? Well… we’ll see.Plus, NXT TakeOver Stand & Deliver will be airing the morning of the first day of WrestleMania. Things are much more optimistic in the colorful world of 2.0, but who’s due to finally be called up to the main roster?All of that… plus discussing some of the grossest AEW stories of the week and reminding the world that “Blackpool” is one word.The Main Event:WWE has a new series out called WWE Evil where they take a look at some of the biggest heels from their history. So we figured why not talk abo

Don’t call it a comeback, but we’re back with a brand new Tights and Fights!But first we have to acknowledge a major loss in wrestling: Whether you knew him as Scott Hall or Razor Ramon, he was a fixture of wrestling from the 80s, 90s and 00s. Tributes and testimonials have come from his friends and colleagues over the years. We’ll add our voices to the mix.Despite that dark cloud, there was a lot ot enjoy from the week in wrestling as companies paid tribute to Hall. RAW is putting the pieces in place for WrestleMania in just a few weeks with stories involving Kevin Owens, Steve Austin, Roman Reigns and more going strong.Plus: Edge has some new music! The first good episode of NXT 2.0 in ages! Thunder Rosa is the new AEW Women’s champion!The Main Event:There was a very scary moment on Smackdown where Ridge Holland botched a belly-to-belly suplex and broke Big E's neck. Thankfully, E will be okay. And if there's one silver lining when it comes to getting injured in wrestling: it’s the opportunity for a big com

Spin around and keep your bodily fluids in tact on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Dan Sinker joined us just weeks after AEW Revolution in 2020, so it only makes sense that he joins us for this years’ edition of the event after it’s been a whole pandemic!We’re going to talk all about our favorite matches including Jade Cargill and Jurassic Express’ big wins and why we need to take a break from all the blood.Plus, new champions across just about every show on TV!The Main Event:CM Punk has been back in wrestling for just over six months now. Dan Sinker will tell us about how he chronicled Punk’s life and career that led him to his AEW debut foir Esquire Magazine.The Three CountDan put over theThe Jurassic Express.Lindsey put over Keith Lee on Talk is Jericho.Danielle put over The first week of WWE 2K22Hal put over the solid improvement of WWE 2K22.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.com

Time to celebrate some Hardcore Country on a new episode of Tights and Fights!Mickey James is the Impact Wrestling Knockouts World Champion. She’s also known for her extensive career in WWE where she is also a multiple-time champion. Recently, she brought the Knockouts championship to WWE for one night at the 2022 Royal Rumble. She’ll tell us how she came to be involved in the show.Plus, we’ll hear about why it was so important that she come back to WWE after such a bitter exit and when we’ll get to learn more about a new NWA Empowerrr PPV.The Three CountJulian put over the WWE Day of Reckoning.Lindsey put over the WWE career of Cesaro.Danielle put over Eddie Kingston’s promo from last week.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

It’s a new week and we brought the flow on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Josiah Williams is the voice and creative force behind the rap project “Wrestle and Flow.” After years of it mainly being a personal project, he gained new notoriety by getting a job with WWE and NXT. Now that he’s no longer a part of the company, he’s able to take on tons of new projects. Including the album of “Who We Are: A Celebration of Excellence” from AEW, where he raps about Mark Henry and Red Velvet.Plus, Josiah will tell us about some of his favorite wrestling stories for the week. Which, of course, means we have to talk about MJF and CM Punk and how they were part of one of the greatest wrestling segments ever. The Three CountJulian put over the end of the MJF vs. CM Punk segment.Hal put over Jericho and Eddie Kingston’s promo.Josiah put over Buddy Matthews AEW debut.Hosted by Hal Lublin, Julian Burrell and Josiah WilliamsProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.The music for our new promo is provided by Incompete

We’re talking all about the star who arrived, left and may return once more on Tights and Fights!But lest we forget: This was a fantastic week for televised women’s wrestling! Naomi reintroduced herself to the world in a great match against Charlotte; Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley were the heart of lengthy gauntlet match; Thunder Rose and Mercedes Martinez beat the breaks off each other on Dynamite!Plus, there’s lots of interesting alliances and conflicts being set up across all the shows, but for some reason we still can’t get enough of Brock Lesnar’s little pony tail.The Main EventCody Rhodes wrestled all over the world after leaving WWE. He later was one of–if not THE major reason that AEW ever came together. Now he's leaving the company he helped found. And all reports point to him coming back to WWE.The Three CountDanielle put over The Biggest of Funerals.Lindsey put over Baby Gargano.Hal put over CM Punk stunning MJF.Hosted by Hal Lublin and  Danielle Radford.Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.T

Grab your Little Ceaser’s pizza of choice! Big Boi Season is back on a brand new Tights and Fights!Keith Lee is finally back on TV with AEW! And as excited as we are to see the Limitless One, did Tony Khan bungle the response in trying to build for his debut? And what was up with the crowd being not quite as enthusiastic as we would’ve liked?And it seems like all of the major title holders on US TV have a lot to touch on. Roman Reigns or Brock Lesnar may end up being a double champion in a few months; Adam Cole is challenging Adam Page to determine the supreme Adam of AEW; and Ronda has chosen Charlotte as her opponent at WrestleMania leaving Becky free to take on someone else more interesting…All of that, plus we’ll get to talk about The World of Color that is NXT 2.0.My Special WrestlerListener Erik tell us a touching story about how a certain prizefighter helped his family heal from a terrible trauma. The Three CountDanielle put over Becky Lynch dunking on Ric Flair.Hal put over The lighter side of wrestli