Tights and Fights

Dimitry Pompée from the wonderful podcast “ Eurovangelists ” and producer Julian Burrell join Hal for the rare THREE DUDES episode of Tights and Fights! It’s a big time for change in WWE… Smackdown has moved to USA Network. And perhaps even more intriguing… RAW may move to two hours soon. This is all happening as the card for Bad Blood on Peacock is being filled out with the finale of the Drew McI...

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 expectantly retained their championships, but in a way that still gave us a lot to chew on for their futures. Despite seemingly convoluted rules on paper, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre turned in a really fun strap match with a fun twist that we hope is replic...

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 from Germany already has a fantastic Main Event lined up with Gunther vs. Randy Orton. So how do we feel about humble and “grateful for his long career” Randy? Not great! In addition to breaking down the other matches on the card, we’ll discuss what’s be...

All episodes of Tights and Fights are streaming now– including this one! Roman Reigns briefly regained the most sought after jewelry in all of wrestling (narrowly surpassing CM Punk’s bracelet); but he was quickly taken out by Solo Sikoa’s crew. But let’s get to the real point: Would our cousins oust us from the family in the name of power? Plus, The Unholy Union retained the women’s tag team cham...

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 tournament for the number one contendership with several promising teams in the mix. But will any of them be able to solve the larger problems that have prevented women’s tag teams from reaching new heights? Plus, while a feud with Randy Orton can doom a youn...

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 event of the season and there was SO much that happened! There were four(!!!!) title changes at the event, which are all agreed to be for the best. So what’s next for the new champions? The Judgment Day went through radical changes, sending Damian Prie...

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 this week: Could pro-wrestling be an Olympic sport? And upon what criteria would it be judged? And who would be the ultimate voice of judgment? Let’s fantasy book the Olympics! Plus: One final look at Summerslam, which is thankfully this weekend s...

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 the final push into SummerSlam. No other group in wrestling has captured our hearts this week quite like Sonya Deville, Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler aka “The Studline.” Sure they may never actually be called that on camera, but they forever will b...

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.  Though it was full of trials and tribulations, it was a glorious time; mainly because she got to interact with some wonderful members of the Nation of Conversation at every step of the way. We’ll also get her opinions on some of the biggest stories...

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 briefcase ladder match yet. The men’s title match was a little less amazing but, there was still a lot to break down here: Drew McIntyre vs. CM Punk is as hot as it could possibly be. And while there are some downsides to Drew immediately failing his cash-in...

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 brand new episode of Tights and Fights ! Hal and Danielle are joined by Danny Tamberelli – He’s been in tons of classics including The Mighty Ducks and “The Adventures of Pete & Pete” and “All That” on Nickelodeon. His latest book is entitled The Road Trip...

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 the long-running “How2Wrestling”).  Together they run through a cycle of big time wrestling shows: WWE, AEW, TNA and NXT. That’s right, we’re hitting ALL the bases today! Plus, the era of the Wyatt Sick6 is upon us! Bo Dallas being interviewed by U...

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 why we’re totally okay with Drew McIntyre still not winning the World Heavyweight Championship. But who should be the champion next? Despite a great showing in this match, Damian Priest seems like he’s floundering. Maybe a returning Seth Rollins?  Plus, w...

NXT Battleground featured cameos aplenty from a number of unfamiliar faces from outside the usual confines of Performance Center. How did TNA Knockouts champion Jordynne Grace do in her first match in WWE? And who may be the next person to make an appearance in TNA to NXT pipeline? Plus a bit more about why a certain champion should stay in NXT a little longer and why there may be room for ONE mor...

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 why does it feel like we’re still waiting for him to step his game up?  In other title news, LA Knight finally has his eyes set on Logan Paul and the United States Championship. But how to navigate these waters since both of these guys could really...

Let’s all bid a fond farewell to our favorite man on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights ! This past Saturday was King and Queen of the ring- another WWE PLE live from Saudi Arabia. There’s a lot to like about seeing a foreign crowd excited about live wrestling, but lest we forget that these shows are directly paid for by a murderous regime with awful politics. So let’s talk about that. Regar...

All hail the brand new episode of Tights and Fights ! We’re another week closer to a big PLE in REDACTED where a new King and Queen of the Ring will be crowned. Now that Gunther has dispatched the would-be King Yeet, Jey Uso, it feels like it is the Ring General’s tournament to lose. And him vs. Randy Orton could be a lot of fun. On the women’s side, there’s one person emerging as the favorite of...

Get those crowns shined up, it’s a brand new episode of Tights and Fights ! Danielle and Lindsey discuss which wrestlers have leveled up in the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. Is Gunther destined to get a crown and be led to the ring on a little chariot? Why are we so confident that Ilja Dragunov will be fine despite losing to Jey Uso? And why would we be okay with Nia Jax finessing her wa...

C'est un nouvel épisode de Collants et combats! Hal and Lindsey are joined by producer Julian to fill out third chair for the week.  This past weekend was Backlash, WWE’s first ever PLE live from Lyons France. The crowd was positively aching for wrestling and cemented themselves as one of the loudest in recent memory. But in the aftermath, questions abound: With Tonga Loa now part of Solo Sikoa’s...

Happy Backlash weekend! The best way to celebrate is a new episode of Tights and Fights ! Hal, Danielle and Lindsey preview the card. But since it’s Backlash and is largely supposed to be a show that’s a little lower on the priority list, it’s quickly derailed by conversations of snacks. But let’s not be too harsh: Bianca and Jade may be tag champions soon! Tiffany Stratton is back in the WWE titl...

We’re throwing it back to an all-time classic wrestling match this week on Tights and Fights ! But first, Hal and Danielle take a special look at the state of WWE going into the Draft. Becky Lynch is now the Women’s World Champion after winning a battle royal on RAW. A safe choice… but was it the right one? In addition to Becky, we have other champions to celebrate: Trick Williams is NXT champ! An...

Even in the aftermath of WrestleMania wrestling simply doesn’t stop on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights ! Hal, Danielle and Lindsey mourn the loss of fallen Mami, Rhea Ripley. With the injury putting her out for several months, who will be the new Women’s World Champion? And does this mean that Liv Morgan finally gets an attitude to sink her teeth into? Plus, Sami Zayn got quite a moment,...

Ice Cream Christmas has come at last– let’s talk all about WrestleMania on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights ! Dimitry Pompee is from the podcast “ Eurovangelists ” and we were eager to welcome him back for the absent Lindsey Kelk. And there’s so much to talk about! Cody Rhodes has at last finished the story and become WWE Champion; Damian Priest and CM Punk made Drew McIntyre’s life a livi...

Hal, Lindsey and Julian sit at the precipice of Ice Cream Christmas on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights ! The overall card looks like WrestleMania XL will make for a fun two nights of wrestling; we discuss who we’d love to see win, which matches have been lacking and what we’re most looking forward to. The Main Event: The Bloodline The Rock is in full on Final Boss mode and that means that...

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