Tights and Fights

Ep. 479: Randy Orton is evil once more

21 Mar 2026

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Re-run: Rufi Thorpe - Margo's Got Money Troubles

15 Mar 2026

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We’re joined by Rufi Thorpe, author of the book Margo’s Got Money Troubles (which will also have a series on Apple TV soon). Bret Hart’s match a...

Ep. 478: AJ Lee + Elimination Chamber 2026

07 Mar 2026

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Ep. 477: It’s time to build beyond Elimination Chamber

28 Feb 2026

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Ep. 476: Let’s Get More Inter-Gender Wrestling!

21 Feb 2026

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Ep. 475: Wrestling’s best and worst gimmick matches

14 Feb 2026

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Ep. 474: The 2026 Royal Rumble Review

07 Feb 2026

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Ep. 473: The Best and Worst of the Royal Rumble

31 Jan 2026

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Ep. 473: The Best and Worst of the Royal Rumble

31 Jan 2026

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Ep. 472: Best Wrestling Interview Shows

24 Jan 2026

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Ep. 471: Rough House with Alison Lyn Miller

17 Jan 2026

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Ep. 470: Let’s Predict Wrestling in 2026

10 Jan 2026

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Ep. 469: Wrestling in 2025 Part 2 - What actually happened?

27 Dec 2025

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Ep. 468: Wrestling in 2025 Part 1 - John Cena’s Finale

20 Dec 2025

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Ep. 467: A preview of John Cena’s final match

13 Dec 2025

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Ep. 466: How Lindsey Survived Survivor Series

06 Dec 2025

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BoCo Preview: Lindsey Kelk on All the Formerly Elite Wrestlers

29 Nov 2025

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This is a special preview of Bonus Content that’s now available. To hear the whole show go to Maximum fun dot org slash join and become a MaxFun Mem...

Ep. 461: All Formerly Elite Wrestlers

22 Nov 2025

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A look at WWE’s newest champions

15 Nov 2025

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Preview: Pokemon and Wrestling Crossover

08 Nov 2025

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Total Divas: Where are they Now?

01 Nov 2025

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It’s all the latest and greatest of wrestling headlines ahead of Saturday Night’s Main Event.  The biggest match of the show will be Jey Uso vs. ...

Ep. 458: What’s going on with the World Heavyweight Title?

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a big week for championships in the WWE this week– the deck continues to be shuffled ever since Seth Rollins was injured. Titles were defende...

Ep. 457: Alicia Fox/Veronica Crawford has returned to WWE

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WWE’s Crown Jewel PLE is in the books– and we actually think that Perth Australia got a pretty solid show!Hal, Danielle and Julian discuss what th...

Ep. 456: Should wrestlers ever sing?

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend is WWE’s Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia. It’s the rare edition of the event that isn’t taking place in front of a backwards murder...

Super Eyepatch Wolf wants better for John Cena

04 Oct 2025

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Danielle and Lindsey are joined once again by our pal John Walsh, best known as Super Eyepatch Wolf on YouTube. It’s been a while since he joined us...

Ep. 454: WWE Unreal - Did it work?

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hal, Lindsey and Julian are back in the fold, ready to discuss Wrestlepalooza. This was the first PLE that’s part of WWE’s partnership with ESPN....

Re-Run: Jamie Loftus is dedicated to the Big Show

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired in 2024. Jamie Loftus is a huge fan of The Big Show, as she explained the last time she was on our show.In 1999, The Bi...

Re-Run: RJ City loves wrestling celebrities

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This interview was originally published in 2022. Hal, Danielle and Lindsey are joined once again by our pal RJ City.WrestleMania 38 featured a surpris...

Re-Run: Big-E’s journey after wrestling

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This interview was originally published in February. Hal and Danielle are joined by former WWE Champion Ettore “Big E” Ewen. It’s been some time...

Who are the best wrestlers turned actors?

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hal, Danielle and Lindsey are shocked to see WWE’s partnership with ESPN manifest itself VERY early.Wrestlepalooza will air live at the end of Septe...

Becky Lynch is a GOAT ft. Denise Winkelman

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hal and Danielle are joined by Denise Winkelman. A former wrestler and current comedian, she tells us about some of the stories about getting trained ...

Is Iyo Sky the Best Wrestler Today?

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Say it ain't so… Naomi was not medically cleared to perform last Monday Night on RAW. With the caveat that we don’t know the reasoning yet, we ram...

Summerslam 2025

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was the first ever two night Summerslam event in history. And it was marred in controversy for booking decisions and real-life implications:The mos...

Hulk Hogan is dead

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We had some major late-breaking news that necessitated coverage: the death of Hulk Hogan. Most outlets have focused on his status as a high profile fi...

Naomi is a World Champion!

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Take a deep breath because with all of the wrestling from last weekend you have little time to rest before SummerSlam.After so many wrestling shows, w...

Great American Bash, All In, Saturday Night’s Main Event and Evolution Preview

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s an absolutely massive weekend of wrestling! Who can say if anyone will actually be able to watch it all?Danielle and Julian first tell Hal abou...

Re-run: An RJ City origin story

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the origin of our love story with AEW’s RJ City— recorded all the way back in 2019!This pre-dates his brief stint in WWE, his time with AEW...

RJ City gets real about AEW

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our beloved RJ City has finally returned to the podcast!He’s been an AEW broadcaster and personality for years now. He’ll tell us how the company ...

Liv Morgan’s Injury

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hal Lublin makes his triumphant return and finally gets the chance to share what’s been on his mind.Specifically, the state of the World Heavyweight...

Money in the Bank 2025

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a complete emotional whiplash after last week! Money in the Bank was a fine PLE that delivered some great highlights; not the least of which is N...

Money in the Bank Preview + R-truth

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another big wrestling weekend! We give a full preview to Saturday’s “Worlds Collide” and Sunday’s “Money in the Bank” sho...

Saturday Night’s Main Event + The Rock’s Entrance Music

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday Night’s Main Event was the start of an incredibly busy wrestling Summer. There wasn’t much in terms of titles exchanging hands, but we di...

The Art of Entrance Music ft. Open Mike Eagle

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our beloved Open Mike Eagle rejoins the Tights and Fights family!Of course Mike’s still busy watching a lot of wrestling. And because of that, he’...

WWE Backlash 2025

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Backlash is often regarded as the come-down show for WWE. There’s plenty to criticize; why is Gunther taking on Pat McAfee on his road back to the W...

Seth Freakin’ Rollins as the Top Guy

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Backlash weekend is upon us!Five matches doesn’t inherently make for a light card, but there it is a problem when one of those matches features Pat ...

Wrestling 101a

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve barely had time to breathe after WrestleMania but on we go to Backlash. There haven’t been many matches announced, but things look really s...

WrestleMania 41

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest weekend in wrestling has come and gone; and all anyone wants to talk about is how disappointed they were by that main event between Cody R...

WrestleMania 41 Preview

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the biggest weekend in wrestling at last!And while we’d love to express our full joy at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, there’s no doubt that...

Las Vegas for WrestleMania ft. Sarah the Rebel & TK Trinidad

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back after a successful Max Fun Drive! And now the WrestleMania card has begun to take shape. We’ll look into where things stand, what’s r...

The #MaxFunDrive aftermath -- Thank you!

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Producer Julian Burrell delivers a quick update on the aftermath of the MaxFunDrive and everything YOU helped make happen as a MaxFun member.If you're...

#MaxFunDrive Amnesty weekend -- A wrestling match at MaxFun HQ?!

29 Mar 2025

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#MaxFunDrive Bonus: WrestleMania 13 ft. Dimitry Pompée

28 Mar 2025

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#MaxFunDrive BoCo Preview

26 Mar 2025

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This podcast is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! You can help support this show for as little as $5 a month by going to Maximumfun.org/join. I...

#MaxFunDrive Bonus: Red Carpet Conversations with The Bellas, RJ City, Renee Paquette, Swerve Strickland and more.

25 Mar 2025

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#MaxFunDrive Bonus: WWE 2K25 Review ft. Austin Taylor

21 Mar 2025

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Ep. 434: #MaxFunDrive – The 90s in wrestling

19 Mar 2025

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#MaxFunDrive Bonus: Emily Bett Rickards – Queen of the Ring

17 Mar 2025

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Ring the Bell; The #MaxFunDrive has officially begun! Now is the time to go to maximumfun.org/join to become a MaxFun Member! For as little as $5 a mo...

Hal and Danielle join MFD Spring Break

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite M...

The #MaxFunDrive is coming!

15 Mar 2025

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Producer Julian provides a brief update about what to expect from the #MaxFunDrive.If you want to help ensure Tights and Fights continues-- and earn g...

Ep. 433: Elimination Chamber 2025 + The John Cena Heel Turn

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tights and Fights is on TikTok! New videos will be posted throughout the week. And to get ready for WrestleMania, check out our new Las Vegas themed s...

Ep. 432: The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tights and Fights is on TikTok! New videos will be posted throughout the week. And to get ready for WrestleMania, check out our new Las Vegas themed s...

Ep. 431: The Triple H era so far

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tights and Fights is on TikTok! New videos will be posted throughout the week. And to get ready for WrestleMania, check out our new Las Vegas themed s...

Ep. 430: Throwback – Royal Rumble 1999

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tights and Fights is on TikTok! New videos will be posted throughout the week. A number of wrestlers have been released from their former places of e...

Ep. 429: Royal Rumble 2025

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Royal Rumble weekend is in the books!Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair stood tall above the rest and will have respective title matches at WrestleMania....

Ep. 428: Big E on ‘Laid,’ Netflix, and his future

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time is running out to get our Philly themed Ice Cream Christmas logo! Go get it now at Maxfunstore.com.Happy Royal Rumble weekend!We’ve got to make...

Ep. 427: Saturday Night’s Main Event 2

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time is running out to get our Philly themed Ice Cream Christmas logo! Go get it now at Maxfunstore.com.Hal, Danielle and Lindsey sit at the precipice...

Ep. 426: RAW on Netflix and Smackdown on USA

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time is running out to get our Philly themed Ice Cream Christmas logo! Go get it now at Maxfunstore.com.Join us on a brand new Tights and Fights where...

A quick update

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Producer Julian Burrell delivers a quick update

Rerun - Wrestling Recast: A Christmas Carol

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

God bless us everyone! It’s time to recast the Charles Dicken classic “A Christmas Carol” with professional wrestlers!We’ve got tons of option...

Ep. 425: A RAW Christmas ft. Alonso Duralde

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sure the holidays are upon us, but did you know that we have brand new merchandise celebrating the best time of the year? Get your new Ice Cream Chris...

Ep. 424: Saturday Night Main Event

21 Dec 2024

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Sure the holidays are upon us, but did you know that we have brand new merchandise celebrating the best time of the year? Get your new Ice Cream Chris...

Ep. 423: The Year in Wrestling 2024

14 Dec 2024

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Sure the holidays are upon us, but did you know that we have brand new merchandise celebrating the best time of the year? Get your new Ice Cream Chris...

Ep. 422: Survivor Series War Games 2024

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a weekend of WAR on Tights and Fights!This is the SECOND of two episodes of Tights and Fights this week. If you want to hear about Danielle and...

BONUS: WWE x Netflix

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a brand new streamable edition of Tights and Fights!Danielle and Lindsey were live at Netflix HQ to learn more about WWE’s debut on the strea...

Ep. 421: Thanks and Fights pt. 2

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us give thanks for ANOTHER brand new thankful episode of Tights and Fights!Patrick Parker and Krystle Wright join us to tell us what they’re tha...

Ep. 420: Thanks and Fights pt. 1

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us give thanks for a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!There’s so much to give thanks for after a busy 2024: Magalomaniacs were removed fro...

BONUS: The Gobbeldy Gooker

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Step into the Gobbeldy-verse on a brand new bonus Tights and Fights!The Gobbeldy Gooker was one of the worst things Vince McMahon ever conceived.It wa...

Rerun: Greatest hits with Hannibal Buress and Box Brown

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Producer Julian Burrell has collected three of the best segments from the show’s archives for your enjoyment.Misandry CornerDanielle Radford leads t...

Ep. 419: Sumo in WWE ft. Alex Schmidt

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wrestling is overtly incredibly fascinating as we’ve always known on Tights and Fights!Alex Schmidt is one of the hosts of the MaxFun podcasts “Se...

RE-RUN: James A. Janisse + Samantha Irvin

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We mourn Samantha Irvin’s departure from WWE on this episode of Tights and Fights!She was set up to be an all-time great in the company. But now she...

RE-RUN: Daniel Bryan Danielson ft. Janet Varney

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Farewell, sweet American Dragon. We celebrate you on this episode of Tights and Fights!After a brief detour into the Kelce bros. Cereal (Hey, Jason wa...

Ep. 418: Bad Blood 2024

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let there be blood and let it be less than good on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!CM Punk and Drew McIntyre have wrapped up the final match ...

Ep. 417: Hoss or Noss?

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We lay claim to the title of hoss bosses on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!But before we can dive into that tantalizing main event: Is WWE m...

Ep. 416: “Mr. McMahon” on Netflix

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our dreams are finally coming true in a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!We’ve joked about the idea of Dominik Mysterio on a pole for over a y...

Ep. 415: The Cells for Hell

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just one week removed from three dudes we’re turning the corner for TWO DUDETTES on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Roman Reigns will have ...

Ep. 414: The Judgment Day ft. Dimitry Pompée

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dimitry Pompée from the wonderful podcast “Eurovangelists” and producer Julian Burrell join Hal for the rare THREE DUDES episode of Tights and Fi...

Ep. 413: Bash in Berlin

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tap those lights for a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Bash in Berlin was a fun show that gave us a lot to love. Gunther and Cody Rhodes expect...

Ep. 412: The Nepobabies of wrestling

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Tights and Fights is part of a long and proud legacy of wrestling podcasts.It’s Bash in Berlin weekend! The first WWE event live fro...

Ep. 411: From the WWE Network to Netflix

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All episodes of Tights and Fights are streaming now– including this one!Roman Reigns briefly regained the most sought after jewelry in all of wrestl...

Ep. 410: Bobby Lashley

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s an almighty episode of Tights and Fights!WWE has struggled to establish women’s tag titles as a true attraction. Now they’re having a tourn...

Ep. 409: SummerSlam 2024

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to slam your Summer on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Hal, Danielle and Lindsey breakdown SummerSlam 2024. It’s WWE’s biggest ...

Ep. 408: Pro Wrestling Olympics & Chad Gable

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Take your place at the podium for a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Hal, Danielle and Lindsey tackle a question raised by Chris Jericho earlier...

Ep. 407: GLOW ft. Alison Brie

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have a week of reunions and debuts on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Danielle, Hal and Lindsey are back together again, just in time for ...

Ep. 406: Lindsey Kelk’s Return

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We finally have a triumphant return on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Lindsey Kelk at last returns from the UK and an extensive book tour. ...

Ep. 405: Money in the Bank 2024

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Briefcases a-plenty on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Danielle and Julian join forces to discuss what may be the greatest women’s briefcas...

Ep. 404: “Macho Man” Randy Savage ft. Danny Tamberelli

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Children of the 80s and 90s, we’re ready to dive into your nostalgia (and educate anyone who was born in subsequent decades, of course). It’s a br...

Ep. 403: Kurt Angle ft. Kefin Mahon

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Say a pod and we appear! We believe in Tights and Fights!Hal and Danielle are joined by Kefin Mahon, wrestling podcast host-extraordinaire (including ...

Ep. 402: Clash at the Castle 2024

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clash at the Castle was another abroad WWE event that once again upset the hometown crowd… but maybe it was for the right reasons? We’ll discuss w...

Ep. 401: Bret Hart (1997) ft. Rufi Thorpe

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

NXT Battleground featured cameos aplenty from a number of unfamiliar faces from outside the usual confines of Performance Center. How did TNA Knockout...

Ep. 400: Bob Barker and The Price is RAW ft. J. Keith van Straaten

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to bid one dollar on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!Damian Priest has been World Heavyweight Champion for several months now. So...