Late-night worlds collided Thursday when Fox News’ Greg Gutfeld stopped by NBC’s The Tonight Show and shared an unforgettable—and slightly wild—story about his first meeting with Jimmy Fallon. Spoiler: it involved an illegal speakeasy, wrestling, and an unexpected act of kindness.

A Not-So-Typical Introduction

After greeting Fallon with a warm embrace, Gutfeld teased, “This brings back memories… we’ve met before.” Fallon’s puzzled look set the stage for a reveal he didn’t see coming.

“Yes, you have no memory of it—which is understandable, because we were wasted,” Gutfeld grinned. The two had met about 15 years ago at an underground bar in Hell’s Kitchen owned by their mutual friend Tracy. Gutfeld described the place as looking “like where special ops forces waterboard terrorists.”

The Golden Retriever Tackle

As Gutfeld recalled, Fallon spotted him and charged “like a giant golden retriever,” tackling him to the ground. But Fallon didn’t stop there—he moved on to wrestling Gutfeld’s friend Andy, ending up on the floor in a tangle of laughter and chaos.

The Cigarette Incident

Mid-wrestle, Gutfeld lit a cigarette—only for Fallon to grab it, crush it, and warn, “These things will kill you!” Gutfeld’s response? “Dude, I’m not rich. You’re rich. Cigarettes are expensive in New York City.” Fallon’s face fell, and he walked away… only to return minutes later with a fresh pack.

“That was really sweet,” Gutfeld told him. “You want me to die.” The crowd erupted in laughter.

Fallon’s Reaction

Fallon laughed along, admitting, “I’m sorry I tackled you,” and confirmed that “all the details are correct.” The segment ended with both men grinning, having shared a bizarre but heartwarming memory that bridged their two very different late-night worlds.

The two also chatted about Gutfeld’s FOX Nation game show What Did I Miss? and his rise to the top of late-night ratings, proving that even rival hosts can find common ground—in this case, over beer, wrestling, and a crumpled cigarette.