Tights and Fights

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Ep. 241: Punjabi Pencil Prison Apr 03, 2021

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It’s a brand new (off week) episode of Tights and Fights! We’re forsaking the news to focus our attention on the newest and tallest WWE Hall of Famer: The Great Khali. No, this isn’t a rib!

The Main Event

Khali was introduced to the WWE with as much fanfare and force as Vince McMahon could muster. His first feud was with the Undertaker and he even got his own special match as a showcase: The Punjabi Prison! It was a big, confusing spectacle that we remember no matter how hard we wish we didn’t. Also, Danielle is dressed like a pencil!

Plus! Producer Julian chats with Scarlett Harris. She’s the author of the book, A Diva Was a Female Version of a Wrestler. She tells us all about how her feminist awakening led to her viewing wrestling through a different lens, WWE attempting to undo their decades of poorly showcasing women on their own terms and why despite all its flaws, she hopes that the Women’s Evolution wasn’t a one-off experiment.

Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk

Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

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Ep. 240: Three Dudes attitudes Mar 27, 2021

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It’s life in the FastLane with a new episode of Tights and Fights!

Hopefully, we’re officially done with PPVs before WrestleMania. We got a bunch of solid matches from FastLane, including some that surprisingly held the attention of the non-wrestling fans in our lives and one that just came up short in its finish.

Most importantly: Now that it looks like Daniel Bryan might actually be added to the Universal Title match at WrestleMania, are we willing to amend our “TWO DUDES!” attitude in this one instance?

Plus, TNT has ordered a reality show starring Cody and Brandi Rhodes. Do we think they can thrive where couples like Miz and Maryse have? We have our doubts!

The Main Event

Since her debut Charlotte has been a fixture of the women’s matches at WrestleMania. Now for the first time, she’s set to miss the event. Whether that’s because of COVID or because she played hardball to get her fiance out of his WWE contract, we don’t know for sure. But we’re going to get into the Queen and how WWE leans on her so much.

The Three Count

Danielle put over Xavier Woods’ new bass.

Lindsey put over Britt Baker's promo.

Hal put over Asuka's instagram photo and the potential for more all-female commentary

Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk

Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

If 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.

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Ep. 239: Stop the bleeding Mar 20, 2021

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Let’s enjoy life in the fast lane before an orange racist ruins WrestleMania! It’s a brand new Tights and Fights!

This Sunday is the last live show on the WWE Network before the service moves over to the Peacock platform. We’ll say little requiem for our $9.99 friend, between what went right, wrong and our hopes for WWE on Peacock.

There are some fun matches on deck for Fast Lane, but it’s a little hard to focus on that when 1) this feels like an unnecessary step before Mania and 2) Hulk Hogan is returning to host the biggest show of the year.

We’ll try to properly express our excitement for some great wrestling and our disgust that the orange racist is returning for his biggest showcase yet since his brief exit from WWE.

Main Event

It’s been years in the making but it’s finally happened: A women’s match main evented AEW Dynamite! Britt Baker and Thunder Rosa showcased a ton of brutality in this match they’ve been building to for months. But was it perhaps too brutal? And how much progress did it make in assuaging our concerns about the AEW women’s division?

Three Count

Lindsey put over Rebel's involvment in AEW's women's match.

Julian put over Shawn Michaels vs. Vince McMahon at WrestleMania 22.

Hal put over Johnny Gargano and Candice Lerae eatign Dairy Queen.

Hosted by Hal Lublin and Lindsey Kelk

Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

If 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.

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Ep. 238: All Elite Sparklers Mar 13, 2021

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Set the sparklers off! It’s time to over promise and under deliver on Tights and Fights!

AEW’s Revolution PPV was capped off with a major Exploding barbed wire death match for the championship between Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley. Despite a bunch of barbed wire, it sure was light on explosions and death. We’ll talk about the dud of a finish and how we would like to see the company respond.

But it’s not all bad news in the land of the Elite... now they’ve got a brand new Christian Cage on the show to mix it up! We’ll talk about his big debut and why had was DEFINITELY behind his jump.

All that plus chats about an absolutely stacked NXT show, Apollo Crews’ new accent and why a quirky billionaire may be the worst kind.

Main Event

For over a decade, The Miz has been one of the most quietly consistent and top tier talents in WWE. From championship reigns to reality television to The Marine, he’s done it all. And yet he still isn’t nearly as appreciated as he should be. We’ll talk about what makes him so great and what it’s been like to see every phase of his career unfold in front of us.

Three Count

Danielle put over Matt Hardy’s Cameo.

Lindsey put over Maki Itoh’s AEW debut.

Hal put over the announcement of Molly Holly going into the Hall of Fame.

Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, Lindsey Kelk

Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

If 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.

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Ep. 237: Serving two kayfabes Mar 06, 2021

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Check the beltflation levels, tighten up the chamber doors and get yourself some new pants, it’s a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!

In the time that Hal has been off the show, The Miz won and lost the WWE Championship. How excited are we for Bobby Lashley now that he’s brought the top prize to The Hurt Business? And will he really hold onto it any longer than WrestleMania?

And we’ve also got plenty of other titles to discuss: Apollo Crews has a new mood and attitude as he fights for the Intercontinental Title. Plus Daniel Bryan is Roman Reigns’ newest opponent, but will it be anything more than a placeholder before Edge?

But let’s also face it: One of the biggest pieces of news was Shaq debuting in AEW! He had his tag match alongside Jade Cargill against Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet and… he actually did a fine job. Does this mean more for is in store for the AEW women? IT HAD SURE BETTER!

Main Event

In the Fall of 2002, Triple H presented Vince McMahon with his latest brainchild: The Elimination Chamber. It led to a bunch of injuries, messy wrestling and a really great pop for Shawn Michaels’ last World Title win. We’ll talk about the match and why it was best experienced in a Hooters restaurant.

Three Count

Danielle put over one of the best wrestling tweets of the week.

Julian put over Mega Ran’s new song for AEW Revolution.

Hal put over the Inner Circle on AEW.

Hosted by Hal Lublin and Danielle Radford.

Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

If 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 brand new

T-Shirt is available now

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointights

Ep. 236: Fist right up the bum Feb 27, 2021

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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 taking on Roman Reigns for the WWE Title, so it’s Spear vs. Spear take two in April. And Miz finally cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase and managed to break the curse of failed cash ins. What does this mean for the title going forward?

All this, plus a chat about the brilliant tears of Adam Cole who delivered the best version of a low blow to his old compadre.

Main Event

Whenever a new promotion opens up, WWE’s underused or recently fired talent often decides to see if there’s more money and opportunities to be had. And even though AEW said they weren’t interested in that many WWE guys, there sure are a lot of WWE guys in AEW. We’ll talk about who’s done great work and who still needs to work if they’re going to succeed in their second chance.

Three Count

Lindsey put over Canned Heat Wrestling.

Julian put over Bad Bunny on SNL.

Danielle put over Big E’s new Kickstarter project “Our Heroes Rock”

Hosted by Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.

Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

If 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 brand new T-Shirt is available now!

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointights

Ep. 235: WrestleMania SS COVID Feb 20, 2021

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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 why are we starting to wonder when the belt will move on to a new competitor?

Don’t worry, we didn’t forget about Dynamite… and as enticing as an exploding barbed wire steel-cage-three stages of hell match sounds, we’re not sure this is what we want to see from our wrassles.

Main Event

After a fantastic match between Finn Balor and Pete Dunn, Adam Cole not only attacked Finn, but he also signaled what may be the end of the Undisputed Era. Where do the members of the faction go from here? And what does this mean for the NXT title going forward?

The Three Count

Hal put over Young Rock.

Lindsey put over The NXT Wrestling Fan podcast.

Julian put over MSK for a very specific reason.

Hosted by Hal Lublin and Lindsey Kelk.

Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

If 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.

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Ep. 234: A Hole Vibe Feb 13, 2021

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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 Rhodes Tag Team Classic and explain why we could’ve used a little more Kenta in his AEW dynamite debut.

Main Event

New Japan Pro Wrestling had the inaugural edition of their Roku channel show this past Thursday. Even though it wasn’t quite what we were expecting, we’ll explain why it still holds a lot of promise-- especially if you’re a newcomer to the promotion.

Three Count

Hal put over The Hole trilogy.

Lindsey put over Naomi's "Hole" remix.

Julian put over Josiah Williams' "Hole" remix.

Hosted by Hal Lublin and Lindsey Kelk.

Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

If 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 brand new T-Shirt is available now!

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointights

Ep. 233: Happy with and Asterisk Feb 06, 2021

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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 nights! Plus, they’ve got their own TV show coming to Roku next week. How does this affect our previous criticism of AEW? And how good will this be NJPW?

Three Count

Danielle put over Billie Kay in the Royal Rumble.

Lindsey put over Bianca Belair's Black History Month work.

Julian put over the beautiful heel work of Kagetsu.

Hosted by Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.

Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

If 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 brand new T-Shirt is available now!

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointights

Ep. 232: Proud as a Gobbledy Gooker Jan 30, 2021

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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 match a week on televsion, there’s some cool things on the horizon for the division and we’re always going to hope that it’ll lead to more. Hopefully!

Main Event

After seven years of $9.99 wrestling, the WWE Network is officially headed to NBC’s streaming service Peacock. What does this mean for wrestling fans? Is there any chance that fans of The Office will decide to tune into a Royal Rumble or two? There’s so much to dive into!

The Three Count

Danielle put over Bianca Belair’s WWE Chronicle.

Lindsey put over RJ City's "Wrestling Raconteur" documentary.

Hal put over Edge Declaring for the Royal Rumble.

Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk.

Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

If 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 brand new T-Shirt is available now!

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointights

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