Ep. 489: A is for AAA, C is for Clash in Italy w/ Daron Jackson

Episode 489

6th June 2026

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This week we’re joined by our old pal Daron Jackson! For years he worked with WWE Studios, working alongside the monolith to create works with wrestling that you may have seen on Netflix and Peacock.

Before we catch up with him, we’re going to talk about the AAA show that featured the culmination of Los Grande Americanos– Chad Gable has lost his mask and is back to being himself. We’ll talk about what the best way to reintroduce himself would be.

Plus, Clash In Italy happened! Brock Lesnar beating Oba Femi was a rough patch for sure; and it was weird seeing Gunther take a loss; but we also got to see the best match of Jade Cargill’s career and Sol Ruca win the Intercontinental Title.

The Main Event: A is for Armbar

Daron is not just a fan of wrestling, he is now a published author. He’s written a new children’s book for all the little marks in your life: “A is for Armbar

The Three Count

Danielle put over Rhea and Charlotte buddies.

Daron put over R-Truthers.

Hal put over Matt and Chelsea not in Epcot.

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This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

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  • Daron Jackson

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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.

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