Tights and Fights

Mike Eagle returns to the Tights and Fights family! He tells us all about why he thinks WWE is in a funk right now and what the problem with modern entrance music is.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2025

Backlash has come and gone. And while it’s usually a come-down show for WWE, there were some notable developments that we’re very happy to explore.

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2025

We take a look at some of the shortcomings of WWE at the moment– the women’s tag scene, the presence of Pat McAfee– and the promise of the latest version of Seth Rollins.

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2025

Where do you begin if you want to get into wrestling? Finally we have the answer: this episode! We’ll give you a primer on everything you need to mark out with us.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2025

WrestleMania is finally behind us. And the sentiment amongst fans— and us— has not been great! We take a look at what went wrong and why the future may be better.

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

Despite an iffy build, the biggest show of the wrestling year is upon us. We take a look at the card for both nights and try to figure out what’s not clicking for us this year.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2025

TK Trinidad and Sarah the Rebel join us to discuss what to do in Las Vegas on your WrestleMania trip.

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2025

Happy #MaxFunDrive amnesty weekend! There's still time to become a MaxFun Member! Here's another chat with our friends at Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025

Our old pal Dimitry Pompée from the “Eurovangelists” podcast joins us to talk about #MaxFunDrive and WrestleMania 13.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

Here's a small sample of all the great Bonus Content you get at every level of MaxFun Membership

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

From the red carpet at The Grove, Danielle, Hal and Julian speak with actors and wrestlers including Emily Bett Rickards, the Bellas, Swerve Strickland, Anthony Bowens and more!

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

It’s our full review and discussion of WWE 2K25– a game so big we need to be joined once again by Austin Taylor from Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries!

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

Fellow MaxFunster Austin Taylor joins us to discuss the best– and just a smidge of the worst– in wrestling from the 90s.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

As part of a special kick-off of the #MaxFunDrive, the team chats with Emily Bett Rickards, star of the newly released film Queen of the Ring.

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

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 MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Producer Julian provides a brief update about what to expect from the MaxFunDrive

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2025

The team takes a deep dive into the Elimination Chamber and the most seismic heel turn of the last twenty years.

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2025

The team picks apart The Rock wanting Cody Rhodes’ soul and what they expect to happen at Elimination Chamber on Saturday.

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2025

We’re roughly a year into the Triple H era of WWE. There’s been some good and some bad, but we’re all glad there’s no Vince. And we’ll look ahead at Elimination Chamber now that we know who will be involved in the matches.

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2025

It’s our latest throwback episode! After we take a look at the week of headlines and events in WWE, we look back on the 1999 Royal Rumble: a show with a great moment for Chyna and not much else!

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2025

YEET! The latest edition of the Royal Rumble is in the books! Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair stood tall above the rest, but the WrestleMania card is still filled with questions.

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2025

Happy Royal Rumble weekend! Hal and Danielle chat with former WWE Champions Big E! He tells us about how he’s made the transition to acting, and what he plans to do next.

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2025

Hal Danielle and Lindsey sit at the precipice of back to back weekends with big shows from WWE. But as exciting as it all is to see, we’ve got a lot of speculation to do on Mups and Fi-er… TIGHTS and Fights!

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2025

At long last! A close look at the first TWO weeks of RAW on Netflix and Smackdown on the USA Network.

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2025

Producer Julian Burrell delivers a quick update

Transcribed - Published: 11 January 2025

God bless us everyone! It’s time to recast the Charles Dicken classic “A Christmas Carol” with professional wrestlers!

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2025

We welcome Alonso Duralde to get his Christmas expertise on the closest thing to a real holiday special we’ve ever gotten from WWE.

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2024

A breakdown of the best moments from Saturday Night’s Main Event and a look ahead at wrestling in 2025.

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2024

It was an eventful year for wrestling, giving us plenty to talk about.. Billionaires left, many debuts were had and feuds took place that we’ll always remember.

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2024

Hal, Danielle and Lindsey break down Survivor Series War Games. Plus, we FINALLY have new championships for the women’s division!

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2024

Danielle and Lindsey were at Netflix HQ to learn more about WWE’s debut on the streaming platform

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

We give thanks with our wonderful listeners Patrick and Krystal to and hear what they and other members of the Nation of Conversation are thankful for.

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2024

We give thanks for some of the best wrestling moments on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! Hope you remembered your part of the meal!

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2024

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, we take a look at one of the worst things that Vince McMahon ever created: The Gobbeldy Gooker.

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2024

Producer Julian Burrell has collected three of the best segments from the show’s archives for your enjoyment.

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2024

Alex Schmidt from the MaxFun podcast “Secretly Incredibly Fascinating” joins u to break down the history of Sumo in WWE.

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2024

We mourn Samantha Irvin’s departure from WWE and Bron Breakker’s uneven booking on this week! Plus, revisiting our conversation with James A. Janisse about spooky, scary wrestling.

Transcribed - Published: 26 October 2024

As Bryan Danielson retires from full time performance, we’re bringing back our conversation with Janet Varney about his entrance music from over the years.

Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2024

Let there be blood and let it be less than good! We break down the latest WWE PLE including a bead-filled Hell in a Cell match. Plus, why two-hour RAW means some growing pains (shrinking pains?).

Transcribed - Published: 12 October 2024

At long last, a highly scientific look at the big fella wrestlers– just in time for Big Boi SZN! Who’s a hoss/she-shoss? Who’s a big guy? Who’s an attraction? Only we can decide!

Transcribed - Published: 5 October 2024

Mr. McMahon is streaming now on Netflix. It’s light on new information on the man himself, but there’s still a lot to dig into. Plus: Dom Dom in a cage! And a new IC Champion! YEET!

Transcribed - Published: 28 September 2024

CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre will blow off their rivalry in Hell in a Cell. The match is a favorite of Triple H’s; so we can only hope that this will set the tone for a return to form for WWE’s most brutal gimmick.

Transcribed - Published: 21 September 2024

Dimitry Pompee and producer Julian Burrell join Hal for the rare THREE DUDES episode of Tights and Fights. Join the triple threat as we say ALL RISE… FOR THE JUDGMENT DAY!

Transcribed - Published: 14 September 2024

Five matches later and we have a lot of thoughts on a fun WWE PPV weekend. Bash in Berlin saw new champions crowned and General’s crowned amid the flashing lights!

Transcribed - Published: 7 September 2024

Happy Bash in Berlin weekend! Let’s take a close look at the card and chat about some of favorite legacy stars of wrestling.

Transcribed - Published: 31 August 2024

It’s been a long winding road to bring the WWE to Netflix, beyond the confines of traditional broadcasting. We take a look at all of the missteps along the way and what we’re hoping for when RAW debuts on streaming.

Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2024

It’s an almighty episode of Tights and Fights, focused on Bobby Lashley’s career so far and why WWE has struggled to establish the women’s tag titles. Shark Fights!

Transcribed - Published: 17 August 2024

Titles were changed and Summers were slammed! It’s a full breakdown of the matches and returns from WWE’s biggest event of the summer.

Transcribed - Published: 10 August 2024

Could wrestling be an Olympic sport? Is Chad Gable the true heir apparent to the legacy of Kurt Angle? These questions and more will be answer on a gold-medal episode!

Transcribed - Published: 3 August 2024