Snacks with Devon Monroe: Fighting with Style and Strength

In this episode of Snack Size, Lala sits down with professional wrestler Devon Monroe — the Twin City Twister — for a conversation that blends athletic grit, queer joy, and pure showmanship.

Devon shares how they got started in wrestling, the evolution of their character, navigating a traditionally masculine space as a queer performer, and the balance between storytelling and physical intensity in the ring. They talk fashion, signature moves, fan moments, and the realities of training, injuries, and staying motivated through the highs and lows of an eight‑year career.

It’s heartfelt, funny, inspiring, and full of the kind of honesty that reminds you why chasing your dreams matters.

00:00 Sponsor Message

00:24 Welcome to Snack Size

01:17 Meet Devon Monroe

02:46 Origins and Training

03:39 Breakout Pride Booking

05:26 Character and Style

06:11 Gear and Presentation

06:46 Queerness in Wrestling

09:06 Wrestling Craft Explained

10:48 Training and Nerves

12:05 Injuries and Inspirations

14:36 Signature Moves and Moments1

7:23 Going National and Advice

20:03 Life Lessons and Love

20:32 Where to Follow and Shows

21:36 Five Year Vision and Farewell

22:21 Outro and Credits

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Follow Devon at @thedevonmonroe, and catch both Devon and Lala at upcoming First Wrestling events.

Intro music for this podcast is by Dayfox, called "Your Love"

Lala Luzious is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.