Tights and Fights

Ep. 25: Rather proper UK wrestling

Greetings grapple fans! WWE has crowned its inaugural United Kingdom Champion: Tyler Bate. The Nation of Conversation will discuss what they thought of the tournament and whether or not they’re on board for the eventual UK-centric WWE Network show that’s set to launch this year. Plus the crowd at the UK tournament was as lively as any in recent memory. But that energy doesn’t always translate well with some people watching the action in the US. When does a crowd reaction get in the way of us enjoying the product as a viewer? We’ll discuss. Plus, why we’re so excited for Kurt Angle to return, why this year’s Royal Rumble could be one of the best in recent memory and so much more. Hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/hallublin">Hal Lublin</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/danielleradford">Danielle Radford</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Mike_Eagle">Mike Eagle.</a> Produced by <a href="https://twitter.com/Julian_Burrell">Julian Burrell</a> for <a href="http://maximumfun.org/">Maximum Fun</a>.

Tights and Fights is the podcast that covers pro-wrestling with the sincerity and hilarity that it deserves. Every week, hosts Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk make sense of the chaos that is the world of sports-entertainment. Whether it's the latest headlines, a cultural analysis of an old angle or a debate about which wrestler has the best merch, Tights and Fights will examine every corner of the squared-circle for your enjoyment.