Chi-Town Shoot Podcast

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...

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...

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 bre...

"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 Col...

The Road to WrestleMania 42 just went through a "Very Nice, Very Evil" detour in Chicago! 🦷✨

Today we are breaking down the massive fallout from WWE Elimination Chamber 2026. From hometown heroes CM Punk and AJ Lee defending the 312, to the shocking reveal of Danhausen inside the "Mystery Crate," it was a night the United Center will never forget.

But the biggest talking point might be happening outside the ring. We’re divin...

We are back in the heart of Chicago for a massive Episode 54! This week, the crew dives deep into MJF’s explosive interview with Chris Van Vliet. Why did Max turn down the "nice calls" from WWE to stay in AEW? We discuss his "Good vs. Great" philosophy, his role in Happy Gilmore 2 (releasing July 25!), and his surprising defense of Becky Lynch.

Then, we shift gears to "The Ruler" Oba Femi. After an incredible 39-minute Royal ...

The wrestling world is on fire! We’re breaking down the fallout from the 2026 Royal Rumble, including the massive debut of Royce Keys (fka Powerhouse Hobbs). Plus, the "Transfer Portal" just claimed a massive name as Tommaso Ciampa jumps to AEW and wins gold on Day 1! We also dive into the WWE 2K26 announcement featuring CM Punk on the cover. Is the "Monday Night War" edition worth the $150 price tag?

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Is the "Best in the World" preparing to hang up the boots? On Episode 52 of the Chi-town Shoot Wrestling Podcast, Marcin, Chris, and David break down CM Punk’s recent comments about his 50-year-old retirement goal and what that means for the World Heavyweight Championship.

In This Episode: We dive deep into the 2026 wrestling landscape! From The Miz feeling disrespected by "half-dead flowers" to our full 2026 Royal Rumble Pre...

Is Aaron Rourke the future of professional wrestling? In this exclusive interview, we sit down with "The Dimepiece" himself, Aaron Rourke, to discuss his meteoric rise through the WWE ID program and his standout performances on the new WWE Evolve series.

From his roots as a competitive dancer and cheerleader to training under Brian Myers and Pat Buck at the legendary Create A Pro (CAP) wrestling school, Aaron breaks down how his un...

Jim Ross doesn't hold back on Vince McMahon's "intense animosity" and jealousy during the Attitude Era. Plus, we crown the winners of the 2025 Wrestling Awards and predict the massive shifts coming to WWE and AEW in 2026!

Welcome to Episode 50 of the Chi-town Shoot Wrestling Podcast! Today, Marcin, Chris, and David dive deep into the legendary Jim Ross’s recent comments about Vince McMahon—was the Chairman truly jealous...

The wrestling business just changed forever, and the greatest of all time is saying goodbye. In this episode, we break down the massive $82.7 Billion deal that sees Netflix acquire Warner Bros., HBO, and Max—and what the confusing "Discovery Global" spinoff means for AEW’s future on TNT/TBS.

Plus, we discuss the sobering comments from GCW promoter Brett Lauderdale about the independent wrestling "down cycle." Is the ind...

Welcome to Episode 48 of the Chi-town Shoot Wrestling Podcast! 🎙️ We’re coming to you from the heart of Chicago to break down the biggest stories shaking up the industry ahead of WWE Survivor Series at Petco Park. Marcin, Chris, David, and Andres step into the squared circle to debate Eric Bischoff’s controversial take on battle royals, the shock returns of Matt Cardona and Nic Nemeth in the "Last Time Is Now" tourname...

Welcome to Episode 47 of the Chi-town Shoot Wrestling Podcast! Join Marcin, Chris, David, and Andres as we dive deep into the biggest wrestling news from WWE and AEW this week. We're hitting the hottest takes, from AEW title dilution to John Cena's retirement tournament and the 28th anniversary of the Montreal Screwjob. 🔥 THE HOT TOPICS 1. The AEW National Championship Controversy Tony Khan announced the new "National" title, but ...

It’s Halloween season on the Chi-town Shoot Podcast, and we’re bringing the chills! 😈 This week, Chris, Marcin, David, and Andres dive into a wild mix of wrestling talk and spooky fun: 🔥 This Episode Includes: 🎤 Chris Jericho’s 35 Years in Wrestling! — from debuting vs. Lance Storm to conquering AEW 💬 Ric Flair CALLS OUT William Regal! — was Regal truly underappreciated? 👻 The ULTIMATE Spooky Wres...

Welcome to Episode 45 of the Chi-town Shoot Wrestling Podcast! The crew (Marcin, Chris, David, and Andres) is back from Chicago, Illinois, to break down all the biggest news and rumors from WWE and AEW, with a deep dive into the massive success of Worlds Collide! 💥 WORLDS COLLIDE HUGE SUCCESS & WWE/AAA PARTNERSHIP BREAKDOWN The WWE x AAA Worlds Collide event just broke records with 773,000 live concurrent viewers! What does th...

s professional wrestling a business or an art form? MJF and Ronda Rousey are on opposite sides of the debate, and we're breaking it all down in episode 44 of the Chi-town Shoot Wrestling Podcast! Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) recently fired back at Ronda Rousey's criticism of her WWE booking against Alexa Bliss, where she felt merchandise sales took priority over talent. MJF's response? Wrestling IS a business. We dive deep into who...

Welcome back to the Chi-Town Shoot Wrestling Podcast! In Episode 43, join hosts Marcin, Chris, David, and Andres as they dive into the biggest news and hottest takes in the wrestling world. This week, the crew breaks down AEW President Tony Khan's recent comments about the future of AEW video games. Hear their reactions to his promise to make the next game "much, much better" than AEW: Fight Forever and their debate on what improve...

Welcome to Episode 42 of the Chi-town Shoot Wrestling Podcast, where we break down the hottest stories in WWE & AEW straight from Chicago! This week’s topics: 🏟️ WWE Premium Live Events Move to ESPN (2026) – What does this $325M deal mean for WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam & more? Will fans pay ESPN’s $29.99 streaming fee, or does this hurt casual viewership? 💥 Bret Hart vs. Gunther’s Style...