Tights and Fights

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! It’s always a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join. Lindsey Kelk is back once again! After a whirlwind tour of book events and rewatching, “Heated Rivalry,” she’s prepared to discuss WWE’s Elimination Chamber PLE. It sure is nice to have an event the company cares about building to! The Main Event In a recent episode of AEW, Wheeler Yuta and Marina Shafir took on Toni Storm and Orange Cassidy. And a much bigger deal than the hair stakes was the fact that this had that rare feature of boys fighting girls and girls fighting boys in our wrassles! The Three Count Danielle put over Cody's best entrance track. Lindsey put over Heated Punk Rock Rivalries. Hal put over what we do. Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky. This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! It’s always a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join. Finn Balor will not be denied! Even though CM Punk has accepted Roman Reigns’ challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship, he will take on the Prinxe in Chicago at Elimination Chamber. Given how there’s no chance Finn will win this match, what does this mean for his path to WrestleMania? We also take a look at Liv Morgan– she has yet to pick which championship she will challenge for. We can think of a solid case for both the WWE and the World Titles. The Main Event Over the years there's been a lot of wrestling gimmick matches. And some of them have gone on to be staples of wrestling like the Elimination Chamber and the Royal Rumble. And others are the Punjabi Prison match. The Three Count Danielle put over WWE Superstar Bad Bunny. Julian put over Stone Cold Jane Austen. Hal put over Sad Johnny Gargano. Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky. This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! It’s always a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join. The Royal Rumble has come and gone; the first ever edition of the show to be in Saudi Arabia. And once again, it’s the clearest sign of WWE placing profit before the fan experience. The audience felt slim, the women were forced to wear their full-coverage jumpsuits and the whole just had a vibe that wasn’t befitting a Big 5 PLE. But there were things that we enjoyed: Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan won the titular match; the former sets up an incredibly compelling match for the World Heavyweight Championship against CM Punk. Plus seeing Gunther retire AJ Styles was something that clearly emotionally affected everyone in attendance and around the world. But we’ll explain why we actually think this is really compelling booking. All that and plenty more, but we’re left dreading the next time WWE decides to hold another show in Saudi Arabia. The Three Count Danielle put over The Bellas on Impaulsive Julian put over Roman's shoes. Hal put over Dominik Mysterio’s three dads. Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky. This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! It’s always a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join WWE has recently released the second season of “Unreal” on Netflix. It’s another peak into how the company works. It’s probably not as “real” as it claims to be; but there are still some great insights that we’re happy to discuss… especially the ones about Chelsea Green. The Main Event: What we’ve loved and loathed about the Royal Rumble. This Saturday is the Royal Rumble. It's one of WWE’s most important shows of the year. So why does the marketing for the show feel so slipshod? We take a look and examine some of the highs and lows from the event’s history. The Three Count Danielle put over Becky's weather reports. Lindsey put over Cat Dad Drew. Hal put over Wrestling newbies and Royal Rumble ribs. Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesk This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! It’s always a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join. There’s been some really strong matches lately, not the least of which was Finn Balor’s effort against CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Title. There’s also a really promising rivalry coming up between Jade Cargill and Jordynne Grace. But we haven’t been able to get excited about the Royal Rumble, mainly because of how poor the build to the show has been. What gives? And can WWE heat this thing up in a week? The Main Event: Wrestling Interview Shows Sometimes we just wanna take a break from all that wrestling on our wrestling show. That is when WWE makes a change in presentation and throws in the classic wrestler-hosted interview show. So let's talk about some of our favorites from over the years and what makes them work. The Three Count Danielle put over Jojoblacco. Lindsey put over Jade Cargill's interview skills. Hal put over John Cena making Bruce Prichard's Streak Baby. Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky. This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! It’s always a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join. Drew McIntyre is WWE Champion! Just one week after we’d noticed that the company seemed hesitant to shake things up at the top of the men’s card, the Scottish Psychopath beat Cody Rhodes for the top title in the company. Where does Drew go from here? And will there be cats? Hopefully! Plus, how we would make Finn Balor vs. CM Punk more interesting. The Main Event: Alison Lyn Miller There's a new wrestling book hitting store shelves this month: Rough House: A Father, a Son and thePursuit of Pro Wrestling Glory. It's the story of Georgia born Hunter James as he tries to surpass the wrestling legacy of his father. That includes the turbulent world of the indies where things are, shall we say, not as glamorous as all televised wrestling we see every week. Alison Lyn Miller joins us to discuss the book. You can find her on tour now. The Three Count Lindsey put over Bayley on What's Your Story?. Julian put over Glasgow's favorite son returning home. Hal put over John Cena making Bret Hart noticing Goldberg on that grassy knoll. Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky. This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! This December to be a Member, it’s a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join. It’s the first episode of Tights and Fights in the new year! What an eventful couple of weeks we’ve missed so far– tons of championships changed hands and many new faces appeared across all WWE shows. But there’s still an air of caution to all of these moves. We’ll explain why. The Main Event: Our Predictions for 2026 2026 is here and it brings with it so many possibilities in wrestling. So we decided to get some skin in the game. We are going to go around and each make three predictions each, one at a time. At the end of the year, whoever gets the most correct will be allowed to force the panel to watch and react to one wrestling match or wrestling related piece of media of the winner's choice. The Three Count Danielle put over Jamie Hayter’s fit check at AEW World’s End. Lindsey put over Tanahashi’s retirement ceremony and the Wholesome Hottie Maxxine Dupri Hal put over John Cena making Becky Lynch crashing Sam Roberts' podcast. Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky. This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! This December to be a Member, it’s a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join. This is it– the final Tights and Fights episode of the year! We take a look at some of the biggest wrestling stories of the year– which stars took a step forward in their careers? What were the biggest headlines? And why oh why has watching wrestling become so difficult in the era of streaming television? The Three Count Danielle put over Nikki Bella and AJ Lee’s big returns. Lindsey put over the community coming together to Boo someone. Hal put over John Cena making Chelsea Green regaining the US Title.. Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky. This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! This December to be a Member, it’s a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join. With the end of the year upon us, it’s time for a lot of reflection on the year in wrestling. But one subject was so big that we couldn’t help but devote an entire episode to: the culmination of John Cena’s final year as a professional wrestler. In his match against Gunther, he did the one last thing he’d never done before: tap out! While we agree that it was a remarkable way for one of WWE’s all time greats to end his career, we debate on the impact of such a conclusion. The Three Count: Lindsey put over Pancho and Mach merch (finally!). Danielle put over Mick Foley cutting ties with WWE. Hal put over John Cena making a child a priority at his final match. Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky. This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! This December to be a Member, it’s a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join Please support some marathon efforts and the National Alliance on Mental Illness As of the publication of this episode, there are only a few hours left in John Cena’s career as a wrestler. He will take on Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event in his final match. But questions still remain: Where should this monumental match go on the card– near the beginning where it can get as much time as it needs or near the end because nothing else could possibly top it? Plus, the rest of the night is NXT vs. the main roster, something the WWE hasn’t worked on since the black-and-gold days. We discuss what we’re most looking forward to. Wiki wiki! The Three Count Julian put over the best wrestling cameo ever (Pluribus Spoilers!). Danielle put over the finale of Hey(EW)! Hal put over Jey Uso a mash up you CAN see and Becky Lynch revealing the truth! Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky. This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! This December to be a Member, it’s a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join. Lindsey Kelk is back, fresh off of seeing Survivor Series live in San Diego! The rest of the team made due with watching the show on ESPN’s terrible app. Response to the last Premium Live Event of the year has been mixed, but there were still things worth looking into: John Cena’s final match on a PLE ended in Dominik Mysterio winning back the Intercontinental Title with the help of a returning Liv Morgan. Just please tell the WWE pre-show team to stop mentioning Dom’s IRL wife, okay? The women once again had the better of the two War Games match, between Iyo’s antics and Rhea’s star power. But let’s give a shoutout to Bron Breakker for not only getting the win for his team, but also setting the stage for his first World Title match against CM Punk in January. And once we’ve discussed all the wrestling, it’s time to light a candle and bid fond farewell to Punk’s beloved pup, Larry. The Three Count Lindsey put over CM Punk's first of many RomCom appearances. Danielle put over Seattle legend Lash Legend Hal put over Jey Uso throwing a lil tantrum. Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky. This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

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 Member. It’s as little as $5 a month and gets you access to the BoCo Library with thousands of hours of audio. When we last spoke about the wrestlers who made the jump from AEW to WWE and became champions, our beloved Lindsey Kelk was unable to join us. But for this special Bonus Content, she’s happy to share her thoughts on all the wrestlers that were in the main episode and MORE!

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! To help this show continue for as little as $5 a month, go to maximumfun.org/join. Our beloved Mike Eagle returns to talk all about wrestling! For you longtime listeners, this is the original cast of hosts with him along with Hal Lublin and Danielle Radford. And we’re excited to catch up with him on several things from wrestling: We have a new Women’s Intercontinental Champion in Maxine Dupree and we’re in the final weeks of John Cena’s in-ring career. The Main Event When AEW was first established it felt like the biggest story was always who was going to make the jump from WWE. Now it's more common to see people leave All Elite Wrestling and make their way to WWE, either for their debuts or big homecoming. These days, that includes a good number of WWE's champions! The team will go through those people who left AEW to win gold in WWE. The Three Count Mike put over Sam Roberts. Danielle put over WWE FNYPD Hal put over The Dupree family and Amazing Royal Rumble ideas. Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky. This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! To help this show continue for as little as $5 a month, go to maximumfun.org/join. Fresh from the West End, Hal Lublin has returned! And there’s tons to catch up on after a couple of weeks away from the news: There are new champions and challengers across every show for WWE: John Cena is the new Intercontinental Champion; CM Punk is the new World Champion; Jade Cargill is the new WWE Champion; Nikki Bella has set her sights on the world title. And that’s just the beginning. But is all of this change enough to get WWE back on track? We have no idea, but we’re chuffed to find out! The Three Count Lindsey put over the McIntyre family cat collection. Danielle put over All Elite Women Hal put over Cody’s babysitters Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky. This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

This is a special preview of bonus content for MaxFun Members. To sign up for a membership and help this show continue for as little as $5 a month, go to maximumfun.org/join. Brenda Snell and Austin Taylor from the MaxFun podcast “Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries” join producer Julian Burrell for an unusual conversation: Pokemon. Already a worldwide phenomenon, franchise recently had a promotional partnership with CMLL for a full Pokemon themed wrestling show. The panel discusses what made the pairing of wrestling and pokemon work and why the online discourse that surrounds the two entities is so similar.

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. CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship. But did the WWE kind of shoot itself in the foot with their talking segment? The Main Event In July of 2013, WWE launched Total Divas on the E! Network. That eventually spun off into Total Bellas, Miz and Mrs. and a fanbase that would help launch the Women's Revolution. And where are the stars of this show now? The Three Count Lindsey put over Nikki Bella putting over others. Julian put over Lucha Libro! Danielle put over the legend Asuka. Hosted by Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and YouTube. Give us a five star rating on your podcatcher of choice. The show is produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

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 defended and lost across both of the main shows. Which of these new champions are we most excited for? And where are those who came up short left in the final months of wrestling in 2025? The Main Event In April 2023, WWE established the newest version of the World Heavyweight Championship. There have been a few highs… and a whole lot of lows because of booking decisions and injuries. Now that they're ready to crown the newest Champion on November first, we take a look at one of WWE's newest titles. The Three Count Lindsey put over Ilja Dragunov's big return. Danielle put over McKenzie Mitchell's wrestling look book Hal put over Smackdown (on PS1). Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Julian Burrell Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and YouTube. Give us a five star rating on your podcatcher of choice. The show is produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

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 they think worked: Roman continuing his drama with the Bloodline was really compelling and something that we missed a lot; John Cena and AJ Styles had a great match acknowledging their collective decades of wrestling; and Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes proved that they can deliver a main event on any given night. But now there’s word that Seth is injured, a story that was seemingly backed up by the Vision turning on him. What does this mean for the World Heavyweight Championship? There’s a lot to discuss! The Main Event For years, Alicia Fox was an unsung and underappreciated hero of the WWE. These days she wrestles for TNA under the name Victoria Crawford. And because NXT and TNA are cozier than ever, the foxy one revealed that she's on her way back to a WWE ring soon. So what better time to give her her flowers? The Three Count Danielle put over Lyra x Bayley. Julian put over Rey Mysterio copyright free. Hal put over Diane Keaton x Pro Wrestling Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Julian Burrell Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and YouTube Give us a five star rating on your podcatcher of choice. The show is produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

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 murderous regime. So for now, the biggest drama is whether or not the ESPN app is finally ready to handle a WWE PLE… and if WWE can manage to turn around its recent string of pricing out its fanbase. The Main Event Maybe you're sitting there thinking that while it's great to see wrestlers on TV and in movies, what if they could actually try to sing? Let's talk about a few examples of that… and if we had to, you do too! The Three Count Danielle put over the Maxxine Dupri vs. Becky Lynch. Julian put over PBS x Pro Wrestling Hal put over Maxxine Dupri vs. Becky Lynch (It really was THAT good!) Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Julian Burrell Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and YouTube. Give us a five star rating on your podcatcher of choice. The show is produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

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, so we’re excited to catch up. Plus we’ll discuss a bit more about WWE’s WrestlePalooza, AEW’s All Out and where the Big Business TKO version of WWE is falling short. The Main Event Well in the never ending parade of wrestling news from the last five years, one of the biggest stories from this year is John Cena. He has five more dates left in his career but the road to that farewell has been chaos. The Three Count John put over the new stars to appreciate at All Out Lindsey put over our new world champion. Danielle put over our OTHER new world champion! Hosted by Danielle Radford, Lindsey Kelk and John Walsh Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and YouTube Give us a five star rating on your podcatcher of choice. The show is produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.