House of Glory has revealed two key matches for their upcoming event, Windy City Warfare, set for Friday, September 25, at Chicago’s Logan Square Auditorium. Featured on the card is a HOG Women’s Championship bout between current titleholder Shotzi and challenger Nikki Storm, alongside the much-anticipated return of Killer Kross.
The event will be streamed live and free on House of Glory’s YouTube channel, with tickets available for purchase at HOGWrestling.net.
Shotzi vs. Nikki Storm
Shotzi is slated to defend her HOG Women’s Championship against Nikki Storm, marking Storm’s in-ring debut for House of Glory. Known previously in WWE as Nikki Cross, Storm is described as a chaotic and unpredictable competitor aiming to capture the women’s title early in her HOG career.
Shotzi last defended her title against Steph De Lander at HOG Fallout in Los Angeles, though the promotion has not disclosed the date of that event or how long Shotzi has held the championship. Nikki Storm is a two-time Women’s Tag Team Champion in WWE—once with Alexa Bliss and once alongside Rhea Ripley—and is a former 24/7 Champion. She competed in WWE from 2017 until her departure in 2025.
Killer Kross Returns
Separately, House of Glory announced the return of Killer Kross, though no opponent or specific match details have been provided. Returning to a promotion where he has made a significant impact, Kross is said to have “unfinished business” and a new focus in HOG.
Formerly known as Karrion Kross in WWE, he left the company when his contract expired in August 2025. Since then, he’s been active on the independent circuit, including a recent appearance at Darby Allin’s 52W Hardway show in New York, where he teamed with Allin against JD Drake and Steven Borden.
Fan Take: This event highlights the rising significance of independent wrestling as a platform for top talents like Nikki Storm and Killer Kross to make major statements outside of WWE. Their participation in House of Glory could elevate the promotion’s profile while offering fans thrilling matchups that blend explosive star power with fresh storytelling, potentially shaping the future landscape of pro wrestling.
Source: wrestlingnews.co
