In this episode of Snack Sized, Lala welcomes professional wrestler Devon Monroe, known as the Twin City Twister, to discuss his nearly eight-year journey in wrestling, from training at a Minneapolis academy to a breakout Pride show in Chicago after winning a seminar spot hosted by Cassandro. Devon shares how his character is an amplified version of himself shaped by bullying, blending luchador-inspired athleticism with theatrical style, rhinestone fashion, and signature moves like the “booty attack” and his finisher “Taste the Rainbow.” He explains the balance of entertainment and safety in predetermined matches, the reality of injuries, and how queer representation in wrestling has grown. Devon reflects on inspirations, fan impact, goals for national bookings and TV, and announces upcoming F1rst Wrestling events.
00:00 Sponsor Message
00:25 Welcome to Snack Size
01:18 Meet Da'Vonne Monroe
02:47 How Wrestling Began
03:40 Breakout Pride Booking
05:27 Character and Confidence
06:12 Gear and Queer Visibility
09:07 Wrestling Storytelling Explained
10:49 Training and Pre Match Nerves
12:06 Injuries and Inspirations
14:37 Signature Moves and Moments
17:24 Going National and Advice
20:05 Life Lessons and Wrap Up
22:22 Outro and Where to Listen
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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"
