Chelsea Green is the NEW WWE Women’s Champion, and she’s already calling out Michael Hayes and targeting AAA!

On Episode 61 of the Chi-town Shoot Wrestling Podcast, Marcin, Chris, and David break down Chelsea’s post-SummerSlam media run, WWE’s massive tournament with AAA to determine Roman Reigns' next opponent in Mexico City, and Eric Bischoff exposing the real origins behind Chad Gable’s Shorty G gimmick!

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The Celtic Warrior’s historic 20-year run might be coming to an end, and Booker T has some strong words about it!

In Episode 60 of the Chi-town Shoot Wrestling Podcast, Marcin, Chris, and David dive deep into Sheamus rejecting his WWE extension, Kenny Omega’s massive AEW World Title victory over MJF, and a countdown of the top SummerSlam moments that forever changed professional wrestling!

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Welcome to Episode 59 of the Chi-town Shoot Wrestling Podcast!

Broadcasted straight out of Chicago, Illinois, Marcin, Chris, and David break down the craziest news and hottest takes in the wrestling world this week.

On This Episode:

🔥 The Finisher Spam Debate: Ricochet pushes back against Booker T, claiming that kicking out of multiple finishers adds suspense and drawing a comparison to Dragon Ball Z. 👑 Becky Lynch's Prediction: The Man thinks the future WWE women's division will out-headline the men at WrestleMania. We look at Sol Ruca's big win at Clash in Italy and evaluate the next generation. ⚔️ King of the Ring 2026: Oba Femi looks unstoppable on Raw, but with Brock Lesnar lurking and Seth Rollins rumored to win it all, where is this tournament heading?

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Welcome to Episode 58 of the Chi-town Shoot Wrestling Podcast! Broadcasting from the heart of the wrestling world—Chicago, Illinois—Marcin, Chris, and David are steping into the squared circle to break down one of the wildest weeks in pro wrestling history across WWE, AEW, and classic wrestling lore.

🔴 First up (AEW Dynamite): Darby Allin just threw a massive wrench into MJF’s plans. After retaining his AEW World Championship against Kevin Knight with a brutal double Coffin Drop, Darby turned down the ring and the scarf—demanding MJF put his HAIR on the line for a rematch! We break down the psychological mind games and predict next week's stressed-out contract signing.

🔵 Next up (WWE Backlash & NXT): John Cena just dropped a bombshell announcement regarding the "John Cena Classic" tournament featuring Main Roster vs. NXT talent. But the internet wrestling community is losing its mind over the "Fan Vote" stipulation. Will the fans hijack the championship? Does a popularity contest devalue the in-ring workrate? We debate the booking nightmare.

🤼 Finally (Wrestling History Deep Dive): We look back at the monumental legacy of "Billionaire Ted" Turner. Without Ted Turner's checkbook and love for "wrasslin'," the Attitude Era and even the existence of AEW might not have happened. We tackle the ultimate "What If": Would WCW still be alive today if the AOL-Time Warner merger never happened?

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The "Rudester" has arrived at the summit. 🏆

In this exclusive deep dive, we sit down with the reigning Freelance Wrestling World Champion, Trevor Outlaw. From his early days at the Freelance Academy to cashing in the Red Star Medallion at the Logan Square Auditorium, Trevor discusses the mental and physical toll of becoming the face of Chicago’s independent wrestling scene.

In this episode, we discuss:

The Big Win: The split-second decision to cash in on Devon Monroe at "Lucky Charm."

The Journey: Training at the Nightmare Factory and the best advice he received from Cody Rhodes and Kylie Rae.

The Persona: How much of "The Rudester" is real, and the psychology behind his partnership with Frank The Clown.

The Grind: Balancing life on the road, social media strategy, and his time on the commentary headset.

The Future: His upcoming World Title defense against Izzy Moreno at "These Final Hours."

Chicago’s own Chi-town Shoot Wrestling Podcast is BACK for Episode 57! Today, Marcin, Chris, and David are diving into a massive week of corporate civil wars and industry-shaking drama.

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Welcome to the Heart of the Wrestling World 05:22 - TNA vs. AEW Controversy: Will Ospreay and MJF unload on Carlos Silva for pulling talent from independent dates. Is TNA living in a bubble? 22:45 - WWE Leaked Texts: We break down the explosive court documents featuring Nick Khan and Triple H. Hunter admits the "weird situation" of Vince McMahon "directing traffic" long after he was supposedly gone. 45:10 - The WrestleMania Entrance Hall of Fame: We rank the gold standard of Mania walks—from Rusev’s tank to Undertaker’s legends. Plus, we fantasy book Cody Rhodes' next big entrance.

"I figured it would be easier to ask for forgiveness than permission."

On Episode 56 of the Chi-town Shoot Wrestling Podcast, Marcin, Chris, and David dive deep into the fallout from Ronda Rousey’s shocking (and unscripted) appearance at AEW Revolution. Was it a boss move or a bridge burned forever with the TKO group? Plus, we’re looking back at Chelsea Green’s hardcore roots in Lucha Underground and why Stone Cold Steve Austin is officially a fan of her "fearless" work.

Finally, we settle the debate: What is the greatest WrestleMania opener in history? From the technical masterclass of Bret vs. Owen to the historic 5-star Triple Threat at WrestleMania 41 (2025).

We’re heading back to 1994 at Madison Square Garden! In this review of WrestleMania 10, we break down why this event was a massive turning point for the WWF. From the iconic HBK vs. Razor Ramon Ladder Match to the emotional journey of Bret "The Hitman" Hart, we analyze the matches, the backstage heat, and the legacy of the first WrestleMania of the "New Generation" era.