There weren’t quite 36 chambers, but there were two of them! And we’re talking all about them on a brand new Tights and Fights! Sure there were some decent, if tepid, matches on the show, but you know whatwe didn’t see much of? The women! Why wasn’t there more of a showcase for the RAW women’s champion? Why hasn’t Bianca Belair called her shot against Sasha yet? But don’t worry we’ll also talk about all the things happening with the world title scene going into WrestleMania. Edge is officially t...
Feb 27, 2021•55 min•Ep. 248
A belated happy Vengeance Day to all! It’s a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! The latest NXT TakeOver certainly delivered the goods as we prepare for the brand’s WrestleMania weekend plans. For starters, we have our winners of both versions of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic! Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez looked great in their coronation, as did MSK. Will boots be put to holes in just a few weeks? We can only hope! Plus, Io Shirai successfully defended her NXT Women’s title again. But ...
Feb 20, 2021•52 min•Ep. 247
Protect ya hole! It’s a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! Hal was absent last week, so we’re FINALLY gonna get his thoughts on the Royal Rumble and our two winners. Speaking of the Rumble, one prize Bianca Belair definitely won’t be going for seems to be the RAW women’s title. Lacey Evans and Charlotte will seemingly be taking up the process of that build. But are we excited for a Ric Flair custody match for the title? We’ll also gush more about MSK and their journey through the Dusty Rhod...
Feb 13, 2021•52 min•Ep. 246
The Royalest Rumbles that ever Rumbled! It’s a brand new episode of Tights and Fights ! Bianca Belair and Edge both went the distance and won their respective over-the-top-rope contests this past Sunday! But who will they choose to wrestle? Which of the two events was the most fun? And which moments had us doing a quiet little cry? Main Event It’s been hinted at for weeks, but we’ve finally gotten confirmation: New Japan Pro Wrestling has come to an agreement with AEW to appear on Wednesday nigh...
Feb 06, 2021•45 min•Ep. 245
The Network is dead, long live the Network! It’s a new episode of Tights and Fights ! We’re always a week behind Smackdown, but my goodness what a show it’s become. Cesaro, Bayley, Roman, Sami and Sasha are all shining on Friday nights. But a special shout out has to go the EST of WWE because Bianca Belair is AMAZING. Not to be outdone, NXT is in the throes of its Dusty Tag Team Classic which we refuse to believe can do any wrong. And even though AEW still won’t give the women more than a single...
Jan 30, 2021•52 min•Ep. 244
With a tear… in our eyes! It’s a new episode of Tights and Fights ! We’re giving the main roster of WWE some love this week. Smackdown’s given us Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, Billie Kay, and Bayley’s Ding Dong Hello program and so much more. Plus we might get to see Apollo team up with Roman and Paul Heyman? Come on! Plus, we’re a little split on the weekly spooky antics of Alexa Bliss. Find out which side of the reaction spectrum we fall on when it comes to her newfound powers of beating Asuka cl...
Jan 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 243
Pass the controller and keep your mask on for the love of all things holy! It’s a new episode of Tights and Fights! WWE has been dealt a blow with its champion, Drew McIntyre being one of the latest people who’ve tested positive for COVID-19. What does that mean for his 100% totally wanted dream match with Goldberg at the Royal Rumble? We’re also scant weeks away from the Rumble, WWE’s first major show of the year. We’ve got a few contestants named, but most of the fun in a show like this is all...
Jan 16, 2021•45 min•Ep. 242
Welcome to the first Tights and Fights of 2021! Has this year been an immediate improvement of the political strife and international turmoil of last year? Not really! But at least there’s a lot of good wrestling! Let’s start with NXT New Year’s Evil. What a great top to bottom show. We barely even remember to talk about the fantastic main event for how good the rest of the show is! Plus, Lindsey saw her long dream fulfilled in the main event of Night One of Wrestle Kingdom 15: Kota Ibushi is th...
Jan 09, 2021•58 min•Ep. 241
You did it! You really really did it! 2020 is finally ending and not a moment too soon. It was the damndest year that any of us experienced and I’m sure we’re all eager or a new beginning. As usual, wrestling reflected and amplified the strangeness of real life. We saw empty arenas, thunder domes, football fields, funhouses and so much more as the setting for wrestling matches. And all of it happened in front of little to no fans. So before we bid it a not-so fond adieu, we’ll discuss some of th...
Dec 31, 2020•32 min•Ep. 240
All is merry and bright (and Tights and Fights !) In honor of the holiday season, we’re taking a pause from the wrestling chatter to discuss some of our favorite Christmas specials of all time! Everything from classics like Scrooged, to modern gems like The Christmas Chronicles to ones we’re not positive are real like Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas. Pls we’ve invited on a number of our wrestle-fwiends to share their favorite Holiday viewing traditions. Peeps like RJ City, Colt Cabana and more!...
Dec 26, 2020•54 min•Ep. 239
Gimme Tables! Gimme Ladders! Gimme Cans! It’s a new episode of Tights and Fights! WWE has one last show to put on this Sunday: TLC. We’ll talk about the matches that are on deck that will round out the damndest year of pro wrestling that any of us have lived through. Plus NXT’s women’s and men’s world title scene continue to exhibit tons of quality challengers. Is there any chance that Kyle O’Reilly beats Finn Balor? Is Toni Storm the best choice to face Io Shirai? And what’s the deal with all t...
Dec 19, 2020•46 min•Ep. 238
War is hell… and hell.. IS AWESOME! It’s a new episode of Tights and Fights! We talk about everything we loved from NXT TakeOver: War Games. Io Shirai with a trashcan bomb was a gift to us all, for sure. In fact, so was just about everything from that women’s match. Plus, Johnny Gargano is a three time North American champion with a brand new faction that’s probably a Star Wars reference. When we’re done freaking out about the greatness from that show, we’ll discuss Kenny Omega on Impact Wrestli...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 237
Two Teams, two cages, full heart, clear eyes, can’t lose, a partridge in a pear tree. It’s a new episode of Tights and Fights! NXT is getting ready for the latest edition of its War Games TakeOver with TWO double cage matches coming on Saturday. And while we love us some Pat McAfee, that women’s cage is hitting on all cylinders for us right now. Plus, there’s a LOT happening with AEW right now: Kenny Omega cheated his way to the AEW world championship and has hinted that he will be bringing the ...
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 236
Sing that song in your heart and listen to the roar of the crowd, it’s another episode of Tights and Fights! Musician James Durbin joins us once again! And this time he’s got a new album coming out very soon. And it features a certain wrestling legend… Plus, he’ll tell us about how this show influenced his music his music career in a massive way. All of that… and we’ll even go around the metaphysical table and tell you about what we’re thankful for. Ring Tones NXT has been through a lot of chang...
Nov 26, 2020•50 min•Ep. 235
Sharpen your swords and groom your beards, it’s another episode of Tights and Fights There’s also a lot of title news to get to this week: Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley will once again wrestle for the AEW World Championship. Has the company put Kenny on the right path to gain our unabashed cheers? Plus, on RAW and NXT, Drew McIntyre and Io Shirai emerged with championships after PPV quality matches. With War Games on the horizon and Survivor Series on the way, are we confident in how the top of the...
Nov 21, 2020•50 min•Ep. 234
Saturday was a big day, not just for the political direction of the United States, but also because AEW had the latest edition of their Full Gear PPV. There were a lot of great matches and some new champions crowned. But what stood out from the pack and really caught our attention? Here’s a hint: PAC > Shaq! Main Event The new season of Total Bellas is HERE! What better time to talk about the only thing more real than wrestling: Wrestling Reality Shows! Everything from Legend’s House to Miz a...
Nov 14, 2020•55 min•Ep. 233
Boy what a week. It’s one of those times where you look yourself in the mirror and ask “Does anyone even care if wrestling was on TV this week?” Answer: probably not! But let’s claw free from the darkness and talk about it anyway! Hal, Danielle and Lindsey are back to discuss a little of the wrestling that they managed to walk in the midst of such a turbulent political time. But we’re also going to discuss things like Pennsylvania’s making the babyface save, how many times we’ve cried and our ho...
Nov 07, 2020•51 min•Ep. 232
Such Hell! Much Havoc! WWE showcased two major events this past week. Sunday was the latest edition of Hell in a Cell. This year we were lucky enough to see three really solid versions of the titular gimmick match. Roman Reigns retained his championship while Bayley and Drew lost theirs. We’ll talk about where these stories could play out from here. Plus, NXT held Halloween Havoc on Wednesday with a full slate of spoooOOOOooky matches to enjoy… even if we would have like to see some different ou...
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 231
Get on your dancin’ shoes and warm up those vocal chords! Hal and Danielle are back to talk about a whole lot of wrestling. AEW had what may have been our favorite segment from them ever: Le Dinner Debonair with MJF and Chris Jericho. They still aren’t doing right by their women’s division (as evidenced by Kenny Omega’s “Babes and Brooms” entrance), but are segments like this enough to keep us engaged as fans? Plus, we’ll talk about Kushida’s biggest win yet and why we’re so happy that while The...
Oct 24, 2020•50 min•Ep. 230
This week Hal, Danielle and Lindsey are all set to talk wars. But before we talk about a war, we have to talk about the draft! As RAW and Smackdown switch stars. And perhaps the most significant change is Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods being drafted to RAW… without Big E! Why would WWE do this and what does it mean for our favorite trio? We have some theories. Please we’ll talk about the return of Lars Sullivan… and why we don’t understand how he still is with this company. Main Event It’s been ...
Oct 17, 2020•51 min•Ep. 229
NOTE: We have a very special thank you for our $20 and up Max Fun Members from 31:14 to 41:33. Thanks so much for your contribution and continued support! Keep your masks on tight and protect your legs and jaws! Hal, Danielle and Lindsey are ready to discuss everything from the week in wrestling starting with NXT TakeOver 31. A fine show as always, but why does it feel like everyone on the show has had their titles forever? Is that just our impatient quarantine brain talking or is it actually a ...
Oct 10, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 228
Take a seat at the table, anywhere you like. But not at the head! Never at the head of the table! Hal and Danielle are ready to talk about WWE’s Clash of Champions PPV. Tons of banger matches, including a top shelf Intercontinental Title Ladder match, Asuka pulling double duty, and the sins of Randy Orton’s past coming back to haunt him. We’ll also get into the build toward NXT TakeOver 31and discuss whether or not Jon Moxley’s reign as AEW World Champion has made us into fans of him as a top gu...
Oct 03, 2020•53 min•Ep. 227
Get your Retribution names sorted and your family tree organized! Hal, Danielle and Lindsey discuss the debut of Slapjack, Mace and T-Bar from WWE’s masked faction. Those names are just as awkward as they sound, but we’ll try to have fun with it all the same. On the positive side, WWE has a ton of new names involved in title matches. Zelina Vega and Nikki Cross are finally getting a bigger stage for their respective shows' women's titles, which should be a lot of fun. But even better: Candice Le...
Sep 26, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 226
Hal and Lindsey are all too excited to discuss the career of one of the most underrated WWE stars of all time: Christian. He’s been a tag star, a world champion across multiple promotions and has earned the love of fans for decades. We’ll discuss everything that made him special from him breaking into the WWE as a tag star with Edge, to how he struggled to break into singles stardom to the level of his best friend, to him leaving TNA before returning to WWE and finally capturing the World Heavyw...
Sep 19, 2020•36 min•Ep. 225
If there’s going to be too much wrestling, there may as well be some exciting parts mixed in. That means new champions like NXT Champion Finn Balor and AEW tag champions FTR. Plus Miro (formerly WWE’s Rusev) made his return to wrestling as part of AEW! We’ll explain why we’re excited about him… and why it looks like AEW might be relying on former WWE talent. Just a little. The Main Event Not a great week for either AEW or WWE taking care of their performers. While the language of the actual rule...
Sep 12, 2020•51 min•Ep. 224
Brush, floss, stock up on your bulk quarantine foods! Hal, Danielle and Lindsey are ready to discuss a whole lot of wrestling. This includes such hot topics as does a great follow up match make up for a disappointing title match outcome? Does owning a cat slowly turn you into a heel? How much is too much when it comes to your quarantine boxed goods? Are pants the enemy of mankind? And so much more! The Main Event Roman Reigns was set to participate in one of the biggest matches at WrestleMania. ...
Sep 05, 2020•56 min•Ep. 223
Glory be! What a quality Summerslam weekend. Danielle and Lindsey help break down a wonderful series of matches including Dominick Mysterio’s debut, Asuka’s renewed reign, Sonya vs. Mandy and so much more! Including of course, TakeOver XXX: The Overs that were Taken. The Three Count Lindsey put over RJ City and David Arquette’s new movie and Super Eyepatch Wolf’s newest wrestling video . Danielle put over Adam Cole's reaction to the PWI 500. Hosted by Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk Produced b...
Aug 29, 2020•54 min•Ep. 222
ENTER THE THUNDERDOME! Hal and Lindsey are back to discuss the latest Big 4 PPV weekend of the quarantine wrestling saga. We’ve got SummerSlam and TakeOver on the horizon, but how excited are we? Even if WWE plans on installing a Zoom call of WWE fans in the background, are the matches up to snuff? We’ll discuss. Plus AEW has a show coming up Saturday as well. But the bigger news is that they’ll have fans in attendance at their shows starting next week! Is that safe? Probably not! And finally wi...
Aug 22, 2020•54 min•Ep. 221
As part of our Max Fun Drive Celebrations, we decided to give Edge's new film Money Plane another watch, but this time we did it LIVE with the members of The Nation of Conversation! And as a special bonus, we were joined by Ify Nwadiwe from the Max Fun show "Who Shot Ya?" We'll give you all the information you need to cue up the movie on your platform of choice before taking off with jokes throughout. Bet it all on Aligator! Hosted by Hal Lublin , Danielle Radford , Ify Nwadiwe and Lindsey Kelk ...
Aug 15, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 220
If you love this show and would like to support it, go to Maximumfun.org/join to become a Max Fun Member for as little as $5 a month! You’ll help keep the show going and earn special bonus gifts, including special bonus episodes of Tights and Fights. This week, our friend John Walsh (better known as Super Eyepatch Wolf on YouTube) rejoins us all the way from Ireland. We’ll chat for a bit about how the apocalypse is affecting the people in his country when… Oh yeah, wrestling! Since its inception...
Aug 08, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 219
