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).