Windy City Slam: Recent Episodes
Mike Pankow
“The West Coast Warlord” Ryan Kross, one of the OG guests of Windy City Slam, returns to the show to talk all about this weekend’s “War By The Shore event by SSW Entertainment at Kenosha’s Historic Simmons Field. Kross discusses the entire lineup for the show, which features his son, Jordan, as SSW Unified Champion, going up against Chris Masters, plus the other former WWE stars on the show, including Kevin Thorn, Big Vito and Gene Snitsky, the makeover of the SSW roster in recent years with younger talent and an expanded women’s division, watching Jordan develop in his career over the last few years, Kross’ memories of watching Kenosha Twins game at Simmons Field, how much longer he might wrestle, hints on future SSW shows and more. Plus, Mike recaps local shows from Freelance Wrestling, Wrestle League and ARWPRO and previews cards from POWW Entertainment and C3 Ultimate Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
WWE’s biggest party of the summer produced some memorable moments, emotional roller coasters and some not-so good things. Former WWE.com writer Jordan Garretson returns to Windy City Slam to join Mike in recapping SummerSlam, the two World Championship matches, the new directions for the champions, Brock Lesnar’s endorsement of Oba Femi, an exciting return for Kevin Owens, a surprise victory for Chelsea Green and other thoughts about the two-day extravaganza. Plus, Mike previews local shows from Freelance Wrestling, ARWPRO, POWW Entertainment and Wrestle League while running down highlights from 2econd Wrestling and DREAMWAVE weekend.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
One of Chicagoland wrestling’s hottest rookies Brian Gorta has quickly made a name for himself on the Midwest independent scene. Windy City Slam Podcast welcomed Gorta to talk about training at the Chicago Wrestling Center under TNA star Mustafa Ali and local stalwarts Koda Hernandez and Alfonso Gonzalez, coming up the ranks with classmates Jonny Black, Kurt Diggity and Pinky Montoya, his debut against Andre Flo, chemistry with Montoya heading into their SSW Entertainment tag match next month, working in places such as Freelance Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling, Ego Pro Chicago and Bloodstone Wrestling and not looking too far ahead. Plus, Mike previews WWE SummerSlam and local cards from 2econd Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, DREAMWAVE and Ultimate Combat Gauntlet and recaps highlights from AEW Redemption, Illinois Valley Wrestling Federation, Iron Spirit Pro and Southland Championship Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s a fun-loving dude who brings high energy to every show where he wrestles. Midwest-based Preston Ryker joins Windy City Slam for the first time to discuss being trained by Kongo Kong, how Kong brought him in when he was struggling a bit, being influenced by The Boogeyman, Matt Hardy and Kevin Thorn, his experience at SSW Entertainment at HORSEPOWER IV back in March and his match with tag team partner Rae Larson at SSW’s “War By The Shore” next month, being well-rounded, working behind the scenes at bigger promotions, merchandising and more. Plus, Mike recaps results and key happenings from Chicago Style Wrestling, Warrior Wrestling, DREAMWAVE and WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event and previews lineups from POWW Entertainment, Southland Championship Wrestling, Illinois Valley Wrestling, Illiana Pro Wrestling and AEW Redemption.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s one of the world’s most known creators in the genre of wrestling action figure customization. He’s a Croatian 3D artist and designer who services customers all over the world. The Great Tom Veg, with a catalog of over 800 custom 3D wrestler heads, joins Windy City Slam Podcast to tell his story. Veg explains how some life events led to his creative calling, who in the customizing community reached out to him to push him toward this vocation, the artistic talents of his wife, Andrea, not watching pro wrestling until he started making the 3D heads, who some of his favorite wrestlers are, and how watching wrestling helped him bond with his children. Plus, Mike recaps results from New Japan’s G1 and previews WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event and shares news from POWW Entertainment, AAW Pro, ARWPRO, Southland Championship Wrestling and GLCW, and looks ahead at events by Chicago Style Wrestling, DREAMWAVE Wrestling, Warrior Wrestling and Iron Spirit Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Longtime local wrestling broadcaster and interviewer Tyler Volz joins Windy City Slam to discuss his how he got into wrestling, working with AAW Pro and DREAMWAVE Wrestling over the years, stories about Billy Gunn and Cody Rhodes, getting in-ring training from Mustafa Ali and breaks down the card for this weekend’s AAW Pro event “United We Stand.” Plus, Mike recaps CM Punk’s return to Raw and previews events from POWW Entertainment, GALLI Lucha Libre, ARW Pro, Ultimate Combat Gauntlet and Great Lakes Championship Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Local content creator “I Am S L P W L K R” Arnley Sena joins Windy City Slam for the first time to discuss his upcoming short film “The Spot,” which stars local wrestlers Trevor Outlaw, Hans Carden, Solomon Tupu, Shaq Jordan and Mustafa Ali and is set to premiere in the fall. Sena talks about his video content career, getting into the independent scene a couple of years ago, Outlaw’s contributions to the film, the dangers of working ringside at shows, Jewel-Osco’s “Big Deal Energy” show and more. Plus, Mike recaps happenings from a busy weekend of Premium Live Events from WWE, NXT, TNA and NXT and local news from Freelance Wrestling, ARWPRO and Iron Spirit Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chicago’s own Matthew Rehwoldt, TNA’s esteemed color commentator, returns to Windy City Slam to break down the Slammiversary card, discusses The Elegance Brand, Mustafa Ali, Mike Santana, The Hardys, Tom Hannifan, Michael Cole, the state of TNA, Lockdown’s return to Chicago at Credit Union 1 Arena on the campus of UIC and more. Plus, Mike recaps happenings from 2econd Wrestling, DREAMWAVE All-Star Weekend and House of Glory and previews lineups for WWE, NXT and AEW Premium Live Events, plus local cards for Freelance Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling, ARWPRO, Iron Spirit Pro and more.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Whether it’s being the wizard behind the curtain or “The Godfather” at ringside, James Russo bleeds Freelance Wrestling. Russo joins Windy City Slam for the first time in a long while to discuss Freelance’s upcoming anniversary show, Trevor Outlaw’s rise to the Freelance World Championship, working with Izzy Moreno, Bang & Matthews’ heel run and how their match with The Headbangers came along, Chico Suave, GPA, Pat Monix, whether Freelance Underground could make a return and more. Plus, Mike recaps happenings from Wrestle League and BloodStone Wresling and previews big shows from 2econd Wrestling, DREAMWAVE Wrestling and House of Glory.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Dan Reyes made himself known in the ring and behind the scenes on the Chicagoland independent scene before stepping away from the business a few years ago. D-Rey joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his in-ring career as heartthrob Valentino, behind the scenes work with Zelo Pro, Zelo’s legacy, getting trained by Tony Scarpone, Bryce Benjamin and Robert “Ego” Anthony, favorite people to work with, whether he’d return to the business, memorable celebrity interactions and more. Plus, Mike reports on news from POWW Entertainment and GALLI Lucha Libre and previews lineups from Ultimate Combat Gauntlet, BloodStone Wrestling and Wrestle League.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
As someone who was pretty much out of the game for many years, Chandler McClure resurrected his wrestling career in 2025 and now is an integral part of POWW Entertainment. McClure joined Windy City Slam for the first time to discuss his comeback, his role alongside Will Emory, his rivalry with Mason Percs, the quirky POWW Championship match he will be involved in at Summer Xplosion, his friendship with Eric Priest and time with working with him at IWA Mid-South and the early years of AAW Pro, his brief re-emergence at Kaiju Attack Wrestling several years ago and more. Plus, Mike gives opinions on the battle of El Grande Americanos and WWE Clash In Italy, recaps highlights from 2econd Wrestling and previews shows from POWW, Warrior Wrestling and GALLI Lucha Libre.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A Triple Crown champion in POWW Entertainment, “It’s Ya Boi” Mason Percs has been steadily climbing the ladder of success and getting more exposure as he travels the country. Percs returned to Windy City Slam to discuss his quirky high-stakes match at POWW’s “Summer Xplosion 18,” his history with Kyle Allen, starting to work more companies and more states nationally, main-eventing “A Day For Priest” last year against Mustafa Ali, working behind the scenes with MLW, long-term goals and more. Plus, Mike recaps AAW Pro, Freelance Wrestling, ARWPRO and AEW Double Or Nothing and previews WWE Clash In Italy, 2econd Wrestling and Northland Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Capturing his first top championship in 13 years, the new Southland Championship Heavyweight Champion Logan Steel joined Windy City Slam for the first time to react to his victory over Benny Bargas this past weekend. Steel discussed The Brotherhood and The Torture Killers, Scott Spade’s influence, training at POWW Entertainment’s school, which towering Attitude Era wrestler he idolized, dream matches, what’s next in his run as SCW Champion, the eight-man tag team championship match at POWW Summer Xplosion and more. Plus, Mike recaps Chicago Style Wrestling and previews AEW Double Or Nothing, Freelance Wrestling, AAW Pro, ARWPRO and C3 Ultimate Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
One of the hosts of Sit Down Marks! Podcast and the host of DREAMWAVE Wrestling, DB joins Windy City Slam for the first time. We discuss DREAMWAVE All-Star Weekend coming up in June and a big outdoor show coming in July, some matches at these upcoming shows, DREAMWAVE Prelude and what’s to come from the pre-show format, DB’s backstory in pro wrestling, how Sit Down Marks! came to be, Jay Repsel’s hard work and connections and more. Plus, Mike recaps WWE Backlash and previews Chicago Style Wrestling, Warrior Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and Illiana Pro Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
AAW Pro Executive Producer Trent Zuberi returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the company’s last show at the historic Berwyn Eagles Club, the transition back to 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park, key happenings from “Crush and Destroy,” including a surprise appearance by Seth Rollins, the evolution of new AAW Heavyweight Champion Rafael Quintero, Robert “Ego” Anthony’s legacy in AAW and beyond, the team behind the scenes and AAW’s next show “Homecoming.” Plus, Tony Gabagool joins the program to recap Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Kicks On 66,” which featured a new RPW Champion being crowned and a major swerve in the main event. Plus, Mike runs down news and highlights from ARWPro, POWW Entertainment and Iron Spirit Pro, talks about WWE departures and previews WWE Backlash.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The man known as “The COO” at Rocket Pro Wrestling, “Nuke” Kevin Palmer returned to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss RPW’s season-finale “Kicks On 66.” We break down the card, match-by-match as Mike speculates on what might happen this weekend, we discuss big matches such as Marshe Rockett vs. Shaq Jordan, Aaron Stone vs. Isaiah Moore and Jonny Nigh vs. Damien Grey, and what to expect for next season of RPW. Plus, Mike recaps AAW Pro’s finale at the Berwyn Eagles Club which featured a new champion and a surprise appearance by a WWE star and Freelance Wrestling while previewing a loaded weekend, including shows from POWW Entertainment, ARWPro and GALLI Lucha Libre.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Former WWE.com staffer Jordan Garretson returns to break down all the happenings surrounding the latest installment of WrestleMania in Las Vegas, including CM Punk’s true Mania moment, a surprise finish in the Randy Orton-Cody Rhodes match, what’s next for Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar, celebrity celebrity involvement, shorter matches, what clicked and what didn’t and where WWE goes from here. Plus, Mike recaps Chicago Style Wrestling and previews events from Freelance Wrestling, AAW Pro and AllStar Lucha Libre.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
“Hawaiian Hitman” Koa Laxamana returns to Windy City Slam to catch us up on the latest in his career, including Ego Pro Chicago and AAW Pro, his reaction to the Berwyn Eagles Club situation, a personal Rock story and his takes on the card for WrestleMania 42. Plus, Tony Gabagool chimes in with Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Spring Break” recap while Mike hits the highlights of AEW, TNA, ARWPro, Warrior Wrestling, 2econd Wrestling and DREAMWAVE and previews Chicago Style Wrestling’s show this weekend and discusses Jack Valor and Eddie Grayson signing with the NWA.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Growing up on the Golden Era of WWE, Bobby Lennox appreciates the old-school role of wrestling manager. Lennox, Rocket Pro Wrestling’s newest ringside manager, joins Windy City Slam to discuss his clients Zeke Kickem’ and Gustavo in RPW, possibly growing his stable and what type of talent he is looking for, which talents drew him to wrestling as a youth, what brought him to RPW and his goals in the promotion. Plus, Mike recaps NXT Stand & Deliver, which saw the crowing of Chicago’s own Tony D’Angelo as the NXT Champion, as well as highlights from POWW Entertainment and ARWPro, and previews a big weekend of action from TNA, AEW, Warrior Wrestling, Rocket Pro, DREAMWAVE, 2econd Wrestling and GALLI Lucha Libre and also praises CM Punk’s Raw promo and the hopes of an Attitude Era reboot.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Less than three years into the business, Jack Valor and Eddie Grayson have blossomed into one of Chicagoland’s best tag teams, recently becoming the Chicago Style Wrestling Tag Team Champions. Valor and Grayson make their second appearance on Windy City Slam, sharing their feelings on becoming champs, working with WWE legends such as Hornswoggle and Chavo Guerrero Jr., relationship with Rafael Quintero, young talent coming up at the CSW Academy, finding occasional singles opportunities, working at places such as GALLI Lucha Libre and Ego Pro Chicago, getting to wrestle in the NWA Crockett Cup, upcoming trips to Texas and Las Vegas, dream tag team matches and more. Plus, Mike takes a look at the rise of new Freelance World Champion Trevor Outlaw and recaps “Lucky Charm,” in addition to highlights from ARWPro, POWW Entertainment and TNA Sacrifice and previews lineups from POWW, Iron Spirit Pro and NXT Stand & Deliver.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Eric Schultz has proven to be versatile in the ring and the courtroom as the six-year veteran has racked up the accomplishments over the span of his career. Schultz, the current Southland Championship Wrestling Genesis Champion, returns to Windy City Slam to discuss his upcoming match vs. Warren C. Freiberg at SCW “Shamrocks & Shenanigans,” The Undeniable showing cracks in Rocket Pro Wrestling, his storied time with Chicago Style Wrestling, working with Ryan Matthews, Damien Walker and Sean Mulligan among others, #TheProgram in ARWPro, what’s he improved upon over the course of his career and more. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from CSW’s “Luck Runs Out” and AAW Pro’s “EPIC” and previews lineups from Freelance Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and TNA Sacrifice.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
“The Punk Rock Prince” Jordan Kross reached the mountaintop by becoming SSW Unified Champion in front over 1,400 fans in the main event at HORSEPOWER IV in Kenosha last week. Kross returned to Windy City Slam Podcast to help recap the fun fundraiser show, his emotions of winning the title from his father Ryan Kross, the atmosphere of the show, proving his trainers “right,” some of the young talent breaking out such as CJ Martin, Brian Gorta and Jay Leon, the variety of SSW and more. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from Wrestle League’s anniversary show, ARW Pro and AEW Revolution and previews lineups from Chicago Style Wrestling, AAW Pro and Jewel-Osco’s “Big Deal Energy Battle.”
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
One of Chicagoland’s freshest faces to the independent wrestling scene, CJ Martin joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time. Martin, a former football linebacker at North Park University, discusses which former WWE Superstar caught his eye when he first was exposed to pro wrestling, his Punk Rock Jocks team with Jordan Kross at 2econd Wrestling, being a part of Darin Corbin’s Conduits of Corbin’s Knowledge at Freelance Wrestling, training at Freelance Wrestling Academy, his upcoming six-man scramble at SSW HORSEPOWER IV, the rest of card at HORSEPOWER, his hatred for Tornado Kid and more. Plus, Tony Gabagool joined the show to talk about the big weekend of wrestling in Joliet with Ego Pro Chicago and Rocket Pro Wrestling. Mike also talks POWW Entertainment, Warrior Wrestling, Wrestle League, ARW Pro, AEW Revolution and NXT Vengeance Day.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Longtime Chicago independent wrestling personality Steve Ahrendt returns to Windy City Slam to discuss his final year in the business, working as a commentator and authority figure for places such as Rocket Pro Wrestling and Chicago Style Wrestling, his time as host of The Power Hour and the camaraderie he built with his co-hosts, the card for this weekend’s RPW “Shamrock Showdown, CSW’s big show coming to Elmwood Park, Frontline Pro, NWA Chicago and more. Plus, Mike recapped WWE Elimination Chamber weekend, Freelance Wrestling, 2econd Wrestling, Southland Championship Wrestling and Iron Spirit Pro while previewing Ego Pro Chicago and POWW Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
In his mid-20s, THE Ryan Matthews just decided it was time to step away from pro wrestling just eight years into the business. The former Chicago Style Wrestling Tag Team Champion, Rocket Pro Outer Limits Champion and White Castle Crave Champion joined Windy City Slam to reflect upon his career, favorite moments, memories and opponents, The Brass, The Undeniable, why he decided to step away, his upcoming final match against Trip Jordy at Ego Pro Chicago on March 6 and what could be next in his life. Plus, Mike recapped CSW and AAW Pro events and previewed WWE Elimination Chamber weekend in Chicago and local lineups from Freelance, 2econd Wrestling, Southland Championship Wrestling, Ultimate Combat Gauntlet and Iron Spirit Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A little bit of a late bloomer in the wrestling business, “Rockstar” Jonny Nigh’s career didn’t start till he was 28 years old. Now, a bit of a grizzled veteran, the new Rocket Pro Wrestling Outer Limits Champion joins Windy City Slam to talk about his career, recent run in RPW, ride with The Idols and how much of a family that faction was, his first title defense coming up next month, how a chance meeting at a birthday party got him in the door, how important Rion Skillz was to him and others in the business, the rise of Maximus Orion and more. Plus, Mike recaps AEW Grand Slam Australia and TNA No Surrender and hits the highlights of Wrestle League’s “Berwyn Blitz,” while also previewing cards from Chicago Style Wrestling, AAW Pro and POWW Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Despite a minor setback of dropping the Rocket Pro Wrestling Championship, Shaq Jordan’s star has risen exponentially over the last two years. Jordan, the current Frontline Pro Champion, returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his all-star faction and RPW, breaking through at Frontline, his desire to regain the Wrestle League Champion and what WL means to him, working with and being trained by Mustafa Ali and much more. Special correspondent Tony Gabagool also joins the show to recap Rocket Pro’s “Cupid’s Carnage while Mike recaps highlights from DREAMWAVE and POWW Entertainment and previews events from Wrestle League and AllStar Lucha Libre as well as TNA and AEW premium live events.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Former WWE Digital staffer Jordan Garretson returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to break down all the happenings from last weekend’s Royal Rumble, what was good, what fell flat and the future holds during the Road to WrestleMania while Mike harps on Chelsea Green being pigeonholed in her WWE role and some contrived moments in the Rumble matches. Jordan and Mike also look ahead at some potential WrestleMania matchups. Plus, we recap 2econd Wrestling and FabWrestling results and preview lineups for DREAMWAVE, Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and Bloodstone Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Being part of a pro wrestling family, it only made sense that Brian Allen got into the business. But the vocation he chose may not be as glamorous as being a wrestler, but a referee is still very important to a show. Allen, whose father and brother are wrestlers, joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss how he became a ref, if he ever had an inclination to become a wrestler, a story about his dad picking up King Kong Bundy from the airport, a bizarre incident at Juggalo Championship Wrestling, working for places such as POWW Entertainment, AAW Pro and Ego Pro Chicago, his connection with Robert “Ego” Anthony and more. Plus, Mike previews WWE Royal Rumble, 2econd Wrestling and FabWrestling and recaps Southland Championship Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
“Being the dumbest one in the room” has certainly helped young Drillbit Damien Walker grow up pretty quickly in the wrestling business. Surrounding himself with people with “Ice Pick” Vic Capri, Doug Simmons, Jordan Kross, Missa Kate and Pat Monix, Walker has shown signs of a bright future, and he discusses his journey on this week’s Windy City Slam. Walker talks about training at The IcePick Academy, evaluates what he’s improved upon over the last year, working with Dave Rydell and Jeff Luxon with The Wreckers, time with SSW, All Heel Wrestling and 2econd Wrestling, getting in the door with ARW Pro and Chicago Style Wrestling and more. Plus, Mike recaps TNA Genesis and CSW’s “Season Premiere” and previews lineups for Ultimate Combat Gauntlet, Southland Championship Wrestling, 2econd Wrestling and POWW Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
In a card-subject-to-change episode of Windy City Slam, “The Punk Rock Prince” Jordan Kross joins us again to talk SSW’s “HORSEPOWER IV” event coming in March and the talent that has been announced, his SSW Championship against his father, how The Punk Rock Jocks team with CJ Martin came together in 2econd Wrestling, expanding his reach to the Northeast, working for DREAMWAVE and more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling, Rocket Pro Wrestling and ARW Pro, previews lineups from 2econd, Chicago Style Wrestling, Warrior Wrestling, GALLI Lucha Libre and TNA Genesis and offers his take on the WWE Undisputed Championship changing hands.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
2econd Wrestling promoter Rabbi Jeremy Fine returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss four years in the wrestling business, relationship with Colt Cabana, previews of two shows this month (including “Clouded Judgement” and “Thriller In The Miller 3), Sean Login, David Ali, Missa Kate, what’s ahead in 2026 for 2econd, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears and more. Plus, Mike recaps happenings from AAW Pro “Windy City Classic XX” and previews lineups from Freelance Wrestling, Rocket Pro Wrestling, ARW Pro and Healthy Brain Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s a jacked specimen and a double champ in the ring and culinary artist outside of it. Will Emory, who has re-emerged over the last couple of years as a dominant force in POWW Entertainment, joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk about the two stages of his in-ring career – as “The High Priest” William Jacobs and becoming “Champ Champ” after coming back from his hiatus, what caused him to take two years off from wrestling and what pushed him to come back, his upcoming match with Acid Jaz at “New Year’s Retribution, aligning with TINY and Chandler McClure, Mason Percs, what got him into cooking, his training and athletic background and more. Plus, Mike brings news from AEW Worlds End, Southland Championship Wrestling and AAW Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A former Freelance Wrestling World Champion and a regular in Ego Pro Chicago, Alfonso Gonzalez is a talented wrestler and just a hilarious guy. Gonzalez returns for a special holiday edition of Windy City Slam to discuss his new Christmas album (he’s a recording artist now, too), being the first wrestler to cash in a Red Star Medallion at Freelance, an altercation with Jeff Jarrett at an Iron Spirit Pro event, being a trainer at Mustafa Ali’s Chicago Wrestling Center, emerging CWC students Brian Gorta, Andre Flo and Jonny Black, Ego Pro’s upcoming show at Hollywood Casino, his favorite all-time Christmas gifts, his take on New Year’s Resolutions and more. Plus, Mike brings news from Wrestle League, Southland Championship Wrestling and 2econd Wrestling and previews lineups for AAW Pro’s Windy City Classic XX and AEW Worlds End.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s brash, he’s cool, he’s the new ARW Pro Champion. “Marvelous” Donovan Marcelous joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk about beating Greg Glover for the ARW title, his run in AAW Pro with Joe Alonzo where he helped Chuck Smooth’s 6-year-old son turn on him, the influence of his wrestling father, working the Hammond Civic Center, getting advanced training from Ace Steel and more. Plus, Mike tributes John Cena and “Chicago’s Sweetheart” Missa Kate, who both wrestled their final matches last weekend, and runs down Saturday Night’s Main Event, Chicago Style Wrestling and Freelance Wrestling shows and previews lineups for Wrestle League and Southland Championship Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s in the middle of many things at Rocket Pro Wrestling. He’s Tony Gabagool. Windy City Slam’s RPW special correspondent gets the featured guest treatment this week as he recaps “Christmas Chaos,” which featured the crowning of a new RPW Champion, and discusses winning a championship for 38 seconds, the state of the Chicago wrestling scene, John Cena’s retirement tour, the return of Tony D’Angelo and more. Plus, Mike recaps a weekend chock full of action from TNA, ROH, NXT, 2econd Wrestling, Warrior Wrestling, DREAMWAVE and POWW Entertainment and previews cards from Chicago Style Wrestling and Freelance Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Cutting her teeth on the West Coast and training with the New Japan Pro Wrestling dojo, “La Traviesa” Johnnie Robbie is expanding her horizons. Robbie, the current West Coast Pro Champion, joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about her Chicago debut at Warrior Wrestling when she faces AEW star Willow Nightengale, getting into the business after a friend got her into watching wrestling, the respect of the business at the New Japan dojo, taking her first tour of Japan earlier this year, working against one of her trainers in Shane Haste, her vast experiences around the world, gaining perspective on wrestling by at first working as a referee, working for WOW Superheroes and more. Plus, Mike recaps WWE Survivor Series, ARW Pro and Janesville Wrestling Alliance and previewing a huge weekend of shows from 2econd Wrestling, DREAMWAVE, Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, Warrior Wrestling, GALLI Lucha Libre, FabWrestling, NWA Chicago and GLCW’s Blizzard Brawl.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A phenomenon on the Chicagoland independent scene, Warrior Wrestling is returning and bringing back some of its household names. Warrior promoter Steve Tortorello joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss the parameters of the return, its upcoming show on Dec. 5 in Chicago, the card for “Resurrection,” which includes AEW star Willow Nightengale, international star Sam Adonis and more, the lucha libre heritage in Warrior, whether the company could return to Marian Catholic and more. Plus, Mike has a smorgasbord of coverage from around wrestling, including results from Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling, Southland Championship Wrestling, House of Glory and AEW Full Gear and previews of WWE Survivor Series, ARW Pro, Ultimate Combat Gauntlet and the return of Janesville Wrestling Alliance.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Holder of multiple championships and a local wrestling trainer, Axel Rico made time to come back to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his exploits. Rico discussed his Metra Division title defense against FxB at Chicago Style Wrestling’s “Second City Showdown V,” his run as GALLI Lucha Libre World Championship (including a recent defense against Bandido and Gravity), being part of FOBIA at 2econd Wrestling, making his in-ring debut at GLCW’s “Blizzard Brawl” in Wisconsin, Rafael Quintero’s rise, other CSW students that have impressed him, what’s ahead in 2026 and more. Plus, Mike recaps TNA Turning Point, NXT Live in Chicago and Laynie Luck winning the WWE ID Women’s Championship and previews Freelance Wrestling, CSW, AAW Pro, POWW Entertainment, Southland Championship Wrestling, House of Glory and AEW Full Gear this weekend.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Less than three years into the wrestling business, Rafael Quintero already has worked in AEW and TNA rings and is one of the hottest prospects on the Chicagoland scene. “The Diamond In The Rough” returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the latest in his career, including his upcoming AAW Pro Championship match against Trevor Lee at “Smokeshow,” his rivalry with Victor Iniestra at Chicago Style Wrestling and GALLI Lucha Libre, being trained by Axel Rico at the CSW Academy, match vs. Jack Valor and Chico Suave at Ego Pro Chicago, working with 2econd Wrestling, meeting Kazuchika Okada and then wrestling him on AEW Dynamite, getting advance from Bandido, tattoos and more. Plus, Mike talks local highlights from ARW Pro, AllStar Lucha Libre and Healthy Brain Entertainment and welcomes Tony Gabagool to recap Rocket Pro Wrestling’s eventful “Harvest Havoc.”
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast celebrates its 300th episode with one of our biggest guests to date. Chicagoland/Joliet pro wrestling legend Robert “Ego” Anthony joins the program to discuss the rise of his promotion, Ego Pro Chicago, how working hand-in-hand with the special needs community helped grow the brand, some of the fantastic talent in Ego Pro, a new working relationship with Mustafa Ali’s Chicago Wrestling Center, returning to AAW Pro a couple of years ago after a tremendous run in Freelance Wrestling, being a part of the WWE developmental system over 15 years ago with a who’s who of name-brand talent, the origins of Egostistico Fantastico, toy and memorabilia collecting, a story of getting Bret Hart’s signature on a vintage Hasbro figure and more. Plus, Mike recaps POWW Entertainment’s “WrestleRage 23” and shows from Wrestle League and Iron Spirit Pro and previews Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Harvest Havoc.”
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With a four-year commitment to the United States Army beginning in a couple of months, local independent wrestler Gunner Brave (aka Gunner Cain) returned to Windy City Slam Podcast to tell his story. Brave explains his decision to join the army, defending his Iron Spirit Pro Championship against Solomon Tupu, his time in Rocket Pro Wrestling and helping put over Shaq Jordan on his way out, living in an apartment with Tupu and Conan Lycan years ago, his close friend “Sabotage” Sean Logan, his favorite matches and more. Plus, Mike recaps an eventful Ego Pro Chicago’s “Battle at The Dome II” and catches up with “Uncle T” Solomon Tupu following his match against Jake Something. There’s also coverage of Southland Championship Wrestling, 2econd Wrestling and NXT Halloween Havoc and a preview of POWW Entertainment’s “Wrestle Rage 23.”
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Three and a half years into her wrestling career, Lili La Pescadita continues her ascent as she won the Chicago Style Wrestling Women’s Championship and appeared on a TNA Premium Live Event within the last month. La Pescadita returned to Windy City Slam to talk about her rivalry with Aminah Belmont, the ultra-competitive CSW women’s division, working with TNA, Harley Hudson and Deonna Purrazzo, doing the right things in her quest to get signed, training with Mustafa Ali, learning from seminars and more. Plus, Mike ran down results from AEW WrestleDream, Freelance Wrestling and AAW Pro and some highlights from GALLIMania and previewed cards for Ego Pro Chicago, Ultimate Combat Gauntlet, 2econd Wrestling and NXT Halloween Havoc.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
“Psychotic” Jimmy Blaze has been an integral part of pro wrestling for over three decades, and the longtime veteran of the ring wars returned to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk all about POWW Entertainment’s biggest show of the year, Wrestle Rage 23. Blaze discusses the action-packed card coming to Melrose Park on Nov. 1, his part in a 4-on-4 elimination steel cage match against The Reckoning, his students over the years including Mason Percs, Kyle Allen (Kyzyle), Will Emory and Tony D’Angelo, this year’s POWW Entertainment Hall of Fame Class, Adam Pearce, Magnus King, Meathooks O’Bannon, Tommy Macabre and grieving over the loss of some notable names such as Eric Priest, “Mad Dog” Ivan Manson and more. Plus, Mike recapped a busy weekend of action, including WWE Crown Jewel, TNA Bound For Glory, Bloodstone Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling, DREAMWAVE and ARW Pro/DWA and previewed shows from Freelance Wrestling and AAW Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Nearly two decades into his career, Chico Suave recently overcame his underdog status to become Freelance Wrestling Legacy Champion and he’s got a busy month ahead. Suave returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss dethroning Koda Hernandez, first defense against Sabin Gauge, upcoming hardcore match against Dr. Redacted at Bloodstone Wrestling, being involved in Pat Monix’s “Final Phase” program, relationship with Robert “Ego” Anthony, the camaraderie of Ego Pro Chicago and his appearance at “A Day For Priest.” Plus, Mike previewed NXT Showdown, WWE Crown Jewel, TNA Bound For Glory and local cards from Bloodstone, Chicago Style Wrestling, DREAMWAVE, GALLI Lucha Libre and ARW Pro/DWA. Also, Tony Gabagool joins the show to recap Rocket Pro’s “Darkness Falls” and with a mysterious appearance by a mortician in the main event.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
One of Chicago’s premier wrestling photographers has taken a step into promoting as CameraGuyGimmick Nick Consalvo has founded Bloodstone Wrestling. Consalvo returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his debut show “Uncut Gems” coming up at the Berwyn Eagles Club. We break down the card with a couple of exclusive announcements, who is helping him run the show, who he has called upon for advice, as well as some of his favorite moments as a ringside photographer. Plus, Mike recapped SSW’s “Suplex The Stigma, ARW Pro, TNA Victory Road and NXT No Mercy and reflects on Vic Capri’s career, while previewing cards for Rocket Pro, Black Label Pro and POWW Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With a special event ahead from SSW Entertainment and You Are More, “The Punk Rock Prince” Jordan Kross returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss “Suplex The Stigma,” a wrestling benefit show in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Kross breaks down the card for the show and talks about his 4-way match with Vic Capri, Jeff Luxon and Chris Masters, his relationship with the members of You Are More, the latest developments in his career, helping train at Capri’s “IcePick” Academy, tributing Eric Priest and more. Plus, Mike recapped WWE WrestlePalooza, AEW All Out, Freelance Wrestling and Southland Championship Wrestling’s “WrestleTopia VI” and previewed NXT No Mercy, TNA Victory Road and the local schedule ahead.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With his in-ring career winding down, “Ice Pick” Vic Capri joins Windy City Slam to talk about the final matches of his career, his transition to being a trainer and mentor for younger talent, his upcoming 4-way match with Jordan Kross, Jeff Luxon and Chris Masters at SSW/You Are More’s “Suplex The Stigma,” why it was time to move away from in-ring competition, how Shelly Benson asking him to train her became the impetus to open a wrestling school, some of the up-and-coming talent at The IcePick Academy, working with Aleah James in a recent tag match and Mason Beck at “A Day For Priest” and loyalty to DREAMWAVE and SSW. Plus, Mike previewed WWE WrestlePalooza, AEW All Out, a pair of Freelance Wrestling shows, Southland Championship Wrestling’s “WrestleTopia VI,” POWW Entertainment and Ultimate Combat Gauntlet and recapped Chicago Style Wrestling, AAW Pro, ARW Pro and WCPW and paid tribute to Nacho Barrera.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s at the top of Southland Championship Wrestling and ARW Pro, holding championships in both promotions and doing it with more of an edge than in the past. “Sempiternal” James Creed returns to Windy City Slam Podcast after a two-year absence to preview his 4-on-4 elimination match at ARW Pro’s “Survival of the Fittest” and SCW Championship match against Benny Bargas as SCW’s WrestleTopia VI. We also discuss working with The Torture Killers at SCW, the fallout from the disintegration of Sabotage, working at “A Day For Priest,” and what “Mad Dog” Ivan Manson meant to him. Also, special correspondent Tony Gabagool reviewed Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Fall Brawl,” which featured a new RPW Champion. Plus, Mike talked about a banger SmackDown with John Cena’s final Chicago appearance and AJ Lee’s return, recapped POWW Entertainment and SCW and previewed Chicago Style Wrestling, AAW Pro and ARW Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
It was time to shake things up for Maurice, who initially made his name as Moondog Murray on the Chicago independents. Maurice joined Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his character shift, working on his craft at The Ice Pick Academy, his rivalry with POWW Entertainment Champion Mason Percs, his upcoming California excursion to enrich his training and much more. Plus, Mike discusses the evolving CM Punk-Seth Rollins story, which may lead to AJ Lee’s comeback to WWE, recaps WWE Clash In Paris and Ego Pro Chicago and previews POWW Entertainment, 2econd Wrestling, Zero1 USA’s all women’s show in Berwyn and the return of Rocket Pro Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He may have gotten a late start in pro wrestling, but Magnus King is making his mark at POWW Entertainment as one of the owners of a Key to the Kingdom. Magnus joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss what led him to finally start wrestling training after years of competing as powerlifter, aligning with Jimmy Blaze against The Reckoning, what his possible plans are for cashing in his key for a title opportunity, being a fan of the monsters in wrestling such as Undertaker, Kane and Bray Wyatt, competing in the Arnold Classic and more. Plus, Mike recaps action from AEW Forbidden Door, NXT Heatwave, Freelance Wrestling, Southland Championship Wrestling, Squared Circle Megastars and a joint show from Northland Pro and All Heel Wrestling, while previewing WWE Clash in Paris, Ego Pro Wrestling, Wrestle League, They Live Wrestling, C3 Ultimate Wrestling, Ultimate Combat Gauntlet and Illiana Pro Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
“Big” Mac Hartman is living his dream in promoting his first-ever show and local wrestling podcaster Sean Lennon has joined him for the ride. Hartman and Lennon join Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss They Live Wrestling’s “All Out of Bubblegum,” which takes place in Berwyn on Aug. 30. We break down all the matches on the show and what to expect. We also discussed Hartman’s dream match with Colt Cabana and who helped in his early days as a wrestler. Mike also recaps ICW Milwaukee’s Deathmatch extravaganza “The Insane 8,” Chicago Style Wrestling, TNA Emergence and TripleMania and previews a loaded weekend of action including AEW Forbidden Door, NXT Heatwave, Freelance Wrestling, Southland Championship Wrestling, Squared Circle Megastars, Defiant Pro Wrestling and Ultimate Combat Gauntlet.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Starting her pro wrestling journey at age 12, “The Miraculous” Leslie Michelle already is a young veteran on the Chicago scene with training from Atomico, Bryce Benjamin, Missa Kate and Vic Capri and several championships under her belt. Michelle joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss recovery from her recent surgery, timetable to return to the ring, holding titles in places such as All Heel Wrestling, ZOWA, Honor Among Wrestling, Ragin’ Pro Wrestling and 4th Wall Wrestling, what led her into getting into wrestling training, working in a midget company, favorite people to train with, career goals and more. Plus, Mike recaps action from AAW Pro, POWW Entertainment, ARW Pro and Black Label Pro while previewing Chicago Style Wrestling, FabMania, TNA Emergence and TripleMania.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
WWE just completed its first-ever two-night SummerSlam event and former WWE Digital staffer Jordan Garretson returned to Windy City Slam Podcast to break down all the ups and downs. We discussed the twists and turns of CM Punk winning the title and Seth Rollins’ Money In The Bank cash-in, John Cena’s loss to Cody Rhodes and his ill-fated heel run, the return of Brock Lesnar and the disappointment of Karrion Kross’ booking. We also get takes on WWE Unreal and Hulk Hogan. Mike recaps the full weekend of DREAMWAVE action and previews lineups for POWW Entertainment, ARW Pro, Pro Wrestling Sometimes, Black Label Pro and AAW Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
“The King of Clubs” Jason Midas returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his new venture, Pro Wrestling Sometimes’ “The Jason Midas Experiment,” wrestling and rave show coming to Logan Square Auditorium, he breaks down the wrestling card and musical talent, he also discusses some of the latest in Freelance Wrestling and filling in for Kirby “The Voice” Alexander. Plus, Mike reflects on the life of Hulk Hogan, recaps “A Day For Priest,” a special show in honor of “The Underwear Model” Eric Priest and all of the emotion of that event and previews WWE SummerSlam, DREAMWAVE weekend, 2econd Wrestling and Wrestle League.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Longtime Chicagoland wrestler and trainer Doug Simmons returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his comeback to the ring in 2025, including winning the Northland Pro Championship, being a part of this weekend’s “A Day For Priest” event and being a mentor for talent such as Skye Blue, Jordan Kross and Damien Walker. We discuss what gave him the itch to return to the ring, watching Skye Blue grow in AEW and getting to know Kyle Fletcher, and break down the card for “A Day For Priest.” Plus, Mike recaps a history-making TNA Slammiversary and the latest from Chicago Style Wrestling while previewing a loaded week, including Freelance Wrestling, Wrestle League, Souhtland Championship Wrestling, Ultimate Combat Gauntlet and Iron Spirit Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With TNA Slammiversary this weekend, Chicago guy and TNA color commentator Matthew Rehwoldt returned to the show for the first time in nearly five years to discuss the big event, including the three-way main event between Trick Williams, Joe Hendry and Mike Santana for the TNA World Championship. We discuss the Slammiversary card, the current state of TNA, TNA’s working agreement with NXT, Mustafa Ali’s storytelling, Leon Slater’s rise, Mike Santana’s breakout as a singles star, Matt’s hilarious Wikipedia story, occasional independent appearances, working with Tom Hannifan and more. Plus, Mike reviews a huge weekend of WWE, AEW, NXT and ROH shows and takes a trip around the local scene with news from DREAMWAVE Wrestling, ARW Pro, POWW Entertainment, Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling and Iron Spirit Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand
The New World Order – better known simply as the NWO – was a pop culture phenomenon in the late 1990s and catapulted professional wrestling into the mainstream consciousness. ESPN journalist Marc Raimondi joined Windy City Slam to chat about the revolution and his new book, “Say Hello to The Bad Guys: “How Professional Wrestling’s New World Order” Changed America.” We go back to how the NWO was formed and ask Marc about his research, share opinions on the group’s impact on pop culture, recount some of his opinions of the events of 29 years ago this month and his take on the today’s pro wrestling landscape. Plus, Mike previews a big weekend on the national scene with events from WWE, AEW, NXT and ROH and local shows such as DREAMWAVE Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and ARW Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Longtime wrestling contributor and local historian Nick Headford joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss a special event to honor the life of Eric Priest, who passed away suddenly earlier this year. Headford talks about the diverse group of talent who are scheduled to work at “A Day For Priest” at the end of July in West Chicago, memories of Priest and what to expect from the show, as well as the latest in POWW Entertainment. Plus, Mike recaps loaded Freelance Wrestling and AAW Pro shows from over the weekend as well as the newsworthy events of WWE Night of Champions.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Growing up in the same area as WWE Superstar CM Punk, maybe it was destiny for “Big Hoss Hippie” Regan Lydale to become a professional wrestler. Lydale, who just won the Defiant Pro Wrestling Championship this past weekend, joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss how a family friend pushed her toward Tommy Else, who in turn prepared her for the rigors of the Freelance Wrestling Academy, her upcoming Freelance World Championship match against Devon Monroe, winning the Freelance Rumble, her previous title match against Storm Grayson, what era of wrestling drew her into the business, working for Defiant Pro, Ego Pro Wrestling and POWW Entertainment among other local companies and more. Plus, we recap Chicago Style Wrestling and preview John Cena vs. CM Punk at WWE Night of Champions, Freelance vs. The World XI, AAW Pro, NWA Chicago, ZOWA Live and GALLI Lucha Libre.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Formerly of Alpha Zeta Zeta, Hans Carden has made his name from mastering the single-leg Boston Crab and securing multiple championships. Carden joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his runs as Chicago Style Wrestling Metra Division Champion and GALLI Lucha Libre Discovery Champion, a memorable rib played on him and Charlie Kleiman during their time as AZZ, training at CSW Academy, his first memory of flipping wrestling on TV, which legendary wrestler inspired to use the half crab and more. Plus, we recap shows from ARW Pro and DREAMWAVE Wrestling, preview Defiant Pro Wrestling among other local shows.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Rocket Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion “Simply Undeniable” Steve Michaels may be a beast in the ring, but he owns a heart of gold outside of it. Michaels returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his yearlong reign as RPW Champion, being the rock of The Undeniable, his upcoming match with former NXT and AEW wrestler Parker Boudreaux, participating at the Cauliflower Alley Reunion Showcase, working a show with Steve “Mongo” McMichael, media appearances, doing charitable work with the Windy City Ghostbusters, his beloved Cubs and more. Plus, we pay tribute to the life of “Mad Dog” Ivan Manson, recap POWW Entertainment’s “Summer Xplosion,” WWE Worlds Collide and Money In The Bank and TNA Against All Odds and preview shows from preview shows from 2econd Wrestling, ARW Pro, Wrestle League, Black Label Pro and DREAMWAVE.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Thanks to The IcePick Academy, “Icebox” Josie Valentine has transformed herself into a potential star over the last year. Valentine joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss her stint at Black and Brave, her father’s influence, the ups and downs of her wrestling journey, who pointed her toward The IcePick Academy and Vic Capri, her character makeover, filling out her literal wrestling bingo card and more. Plus, we preview WWE and TNA events, POWW Entertainment’s Summer Xplosion and 4th Wall Wrestling and recap Northland Pro and hit the highlights of OnlyWrestlers and Healthy Brain Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Returning to Windy City Slam Podcast is the inaugural NWA Chicago Champion “Polish Power” Mario Pardua. Pardua joins us to discuss working his way through Chicago Style Wrestling and the CSW Academy, defeating his mentor “Superstar” Steve Boz to win the NWA Chicago title, teaming with Boz at NWA 76 last summer, Team Babushka with Shelly Benson and Eric Schultz, getting a pic with Billy Corgan, branching out to more companies, aspirations, pierogi, and more. Plus, we recap a busy weekend from WWE, NXT, TNA, AEW and Freelance Wrestling as well as news from ARW Pro, POWW Entertainment and Squared Circle Megastars.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
She’s one of the fastest rising wrestlers on the independent scene, a former Ohio Valley Wrestling Women’s Champion who has seen action in Illinois at DREAMWAVE, Uprising Women’s Athletes and Chicago Style Wrestling. “The Ultimate Athlete” J-Rod joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss the great names who have held the OVW Women’s title, working for DREAMWAVE, career aspirations in and out of the ring, what she learned from her WWE tryout in 2019, getting schooled by Rikishi and Reno J Anoa’i at KnoKX Pro Academy and more. Plus, we recap highlights from Chicago Style Wrestling, AAW Pro and 2econd Wrestling and preview a stacked Memorial Day weekend with events from WWE, NXT, TNA, AEW, Freelance Wrestling, ARW Pro, POWW Entertainment, Squared Circle Megastars and Illiana Pro Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s done a little bit of everything on the Chicagoland independent scene, including broadcasting, managing, podcasting, working as an authority figure, and even wrestling. Steve Ahrendt returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss a loaded card for Chicago Style Wrestling’s “Nowhere Generation,” the latest happenings in CSW, his match at Rocket Pro against Shaq Jordan and run-in with Aaron Stone, Mario Pardua becoming NWA Chicago Champion, Frontline Pro’s “Honor Bound,” and which former WWE Money In The Bank winner was one of his favorite wrestlers. Plus, Mike recaps WWE Backlash and previews a local AEW Dynamite, along with sharing news from House of Glory, AAW Pro, POWW Entertainment, 2econd Wrestling, ARW Pro and Iron Spirit Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Friend of the show, “The Godfather of the Lovely Intoxicated Men,” Tony Gabagool joins Windy City Slam Podcast for his first full-fledged interview as he recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Kicks on 66” season finale. Gabagool discusses the chaotic Three Stages of Hell main event between The Freebirds and Youth Gone Wild as well as some of the other craziness that went down in Joliet last weekend. Gabagool also offers his views on the independent wrestling scene and WWE. Plus, Mike talks WWE Backlash and the recent talent releases, reports local highlights and previews shows by Pro Wrestling Ventures, POWW Entertainment, ARW Pro, Illinois Valley Wrestling Federation and Iron Spirit Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
One of the Chicago area’s rising stars, Ezio Orlandi, and his cohorts in FOBIA are strong-arming their way toward the top of 2econd Wrestling. Orlandi returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his journey, quest to regain the Maxwell Street Heritage Championship, thoughts on Sean Login, what to expect at “Anchorfists,” starting to train at the Chicago Style Wrestling school, expanding his reach in the Midwest, upcoming match against former AEW and NXT wrestler Parker Boudreaux and more. Plus, Mike gives tribute to Steve “Mongo” McMichael, recaps TNA Rebellion, Midwest Championship Wrestling, Black Label Pro, Ego Pro Chicago and Southland Championship Wrestling and previews cards for Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and C3 Ultimate Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
In a stacked episode, AMB and Oscar Rodriguez of Midwest Championship Wrestling join Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about MCW “Street Fight” this weekend in Ottawa. AMB and Rodriguez discuss the card, the evolution of MCW and trying to grow the brand every day. Plus, former WWE.com writer Jordan Garretson returns to dive deep into WrestleMania 41 weekend, including a megastar who was conspicuous by his absence, the ups and downs of the show, Paul Heyman and Seth Rollins’ new union, John Cena’s 17th World Championship and much more. Also, Mike talks TNA, Chicago Style Wrestling, Ego Pro Chicago and Southland Championship Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The now-former Freelance Wrestling World Champion Alfonso Gonzalez returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the emotions of winning the title, dreams of wrestling Damien Sandow, defending the Freelance Underground Independent Championship at Defiant Pro, previewing matches at the upcoming Ego Pro Chicago show in Shorewood, relationship with Robert “Ego” Anthony, having a hot sauce named after him and more. Plus, we recap an insane weekend of action around Chicagoland, including Freelance, AAW Pro, DREAMWAVE/Uprising and ARW and Tony Gabagool stops by to review Rocket Pro’s “Spring Break.” Mike also makes his predictions for WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas and previews Chicago Style Wrestling’s “Tears In The Rain.”
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chicago wrestling legend TINY returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about retiring from in-ring competition and helping backstage at POWW Entertainment. He also talks about the future of the company in talents such as Mason Percs and Will Emory, a burgeoning women’s division and a busy month of shows in May. TINY also reflects on the recent passings of “Awesome” Ondy Austin and Mr. Bill. Also, Mike recaps the Chicago debut of Wrestling Revolver and AEW Dynasty and previews a colossial weekend of action ahead from promotions such as Freelance Wrestling, AAW Pro, DREAMWAVE/Uprising, Rocket Pro Wrestling, ARW and New Japan Pro Wrestling’s “Windy City Riot.”
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Longtime ring announcer and broadcaster for promotions such as AAW Pro, Freelance Underground, Freelance Wrestling and Zelo Pro, Jimmy D is one of Chicago indie wrestling’s most recognizable voices. Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes Jimmy D for the first time to preview AAW’s “Ring of Fire,” discuss what drew him to wrestling, times working for various local promotions, interactions with Drew McIntyre, Eddie Kingston, Mustafa Ali, opinions on local stars such as Project MONIX and Alfonso Gonzalez, and who his influences are. Former TNA World Champion Sami Callihan also joins us to preview the Chicago debut of his promotion Wrestling Revolver as we break down the card, talk about his feud with Mance Warner, how hot TNA is and more. Plus, Mike recaps All Heel Wrestling and Game Changer Wrestling, highlights new champions at Wrestle League and previews GALLI Lucha Libre and AEW Dynasty.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The Chicagoland independent wrestling scene is robust with great talent spread out through many promotions. PWE Report’s Sean Lennon joins Windy City Slam Podcast to recap Chicago Style Wrestling’s “Figure Four Leaf Clover” (which featured some surprises), Freelance Wrestling (including their top champions and the Red Star Medallion), the state of Chicagoland indie wrestling, top local independent women and more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance and previews POWW Entertainment, Wrestle League, Ultimate Combat Gauntlet and Game Changer Wrestling shows.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
“From the Far Side of the World Tree,” “The Ragna-Rocker” KRUX makes his debut appearance on Windy City Slam Podcast to explain his mission in pro wrestling, preview Illinois Valley Wrestling Federation’s inaugural show “The Donnybrook Brawl,” his connection with Angus McDuff, his inspirations to get into wrestling, working with PRW and ARW Pro and how he could fit in as a Juggalo. Plus, Mike recaps TNA Sacrifice and WWE/NXT Roadblock, hits the highlights of Iron Spirit and Defiant Pro and previews cards for Freelance Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling, Southland Championship Wrestling and GALLI Lucha Libre.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A gruesome leg injury and excruciating rehab didn’t stop Sean Galway from returning to what he loved. A year after breaking his leg in a match, “The Irish Stallion” joins Windy City Slam to walk us through his origins in the wrestling business, training at Freelance Wrestling Academy, what he remembers from his debut match, his “gambler” gimmick, the match vs. Dante Leon at Iron Spirit Pro where he suffered the injury, the long rehab and his return to the ring at Freelance Wrestling. Plus, Mike recaps SSW Entertainment’s “HORSEPOWER III” and a class encounter between Mustafa Ali and Jordan Kross with audio from Ali’s post-match promo. There are also results from ARW Pro, 2econd Wrestling and AEW Revolution and previews of NXT, TNA, Iron Spirit and Defiant Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Emmy-Winning, Pro-Wrestling news anchor “Iron” Mike Curkov, originally from Schaumburg, returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk SSW Entertainment/Sports N Signings’ “HORSEPOWER III.” The CBS58 Milwaukee morning anchor discusses his role in the fundraising event for Mahone Middle School in Kenosha, other matches on the card, favorite moments since he started dabbling in wrestling, the origins of his Stone Cold Stunner, Logan Paul, memories of Bob Uecker and more. Plus, Mike discusses WWE Elimination Chamber and John’s Cena’s heel turn and where it ranks among heel turns of the past. Tony Gabagool joins the show to recap Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Shamrock Showdown,” plus there’s talk of AAW Pro, Midwest Championship Wrestling, GALLI Lucha Libre, Ego Pro Wrestling, 2econd Wrestling and AEW Revolution.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With SSW Entertainment’s “HORSEPOWER III” around the corner, “The Punk Rock Prince” Jordan Kross returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about next week’s fundraising wrestling event for Mahone Middle School in Kenosha. Kross discusses his main event match against TNA star Mustafa Ali, his past big-ticket foes at the event, the impact the show has on the community, his first title defense as All Heel Wrestling Champion, The Ice Pick Academy and memories of local legend Eric Priest, who passed away last week. Plus, Sean Lennon of PWE Report joins us to recap Chicago Style Wrestling while Mike hits the highlights from Freelance Wrestling and Southland Championship Wrestling while previewing WWE Elimination Chamber, AAW Pro “Epic,” Rocket Pro Wrestling, Midwest Championship Wrestling and GALLI Lucha Libre.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Will County’s top wrestling lawyer Eric Schultz has been getting “resultz” pretty much everywhere he has worked as he currently holds the Midwest Championship Wrestling and Northland Pro Championships. Schultz returned to Windy City Slam Podcast to brief us about MCW’s upcoming show on Feb. 28 in Ottawa, the trials and tribulations of obtaining the MCW title, his 800-plus-day reign at Northland Pro, facing Doug Simmons at All Heel Wrestling, working with The Undeniable at Rocket Pro, trying to hold together The Brass in Chicago Style Wrestling, thoughts on facing Benny Bargas in Southland Championship Wrestling, time in GALLI Lucha Libre, ARW Pro and more. Plus, Mike recaps NXT Vengeance Day, AEW Grand Slam Australia, Izzi Dame’s betrayal of Tony D’Angelo, All Heel Wrestling and Black Wrestlers Matter. We also preview shows from Freelance Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling Academy, CSW, SCW and Squared Circle Megastars.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With a background in powerlifting and jiu-jitsu, you think it would’ve been a natural fit for Mya Caras to become a professional wrestler at some point. But took a little prodding, attending some Rocket Pro shows and a meeting with “Shogun” Chris L.O.G.A.N. to convince Caras to give it a shot. “Muscle Mommy” joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about her journey, training at Wrestle League and Ice Pick Academy, making her in-ring debut at Rocket Pro against Devin August last spring, working and training with Britany Kay, Lulu La Reina and Josie Valentine, standing up to Steve Michaels, winning the Rookie Combine at Legacy Pro Wrestling in Milwaukee, 2025 goals and more. Plus, Tony Gabagool joins the show to recap RPW’s “Cupid’s Carnage” while Mike runs down happenings from DREAMWAVE Wrestling and Wrestle League and previews All Heel Wrestling, Black Wrestlers Matter and GALLI Lucha Libre as well as NXT and AEW events this weekend.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
It was a newsworthy Royal Rumble and former WWE.com writer Jordan Garretson joins Windy City Slam Podcast to recap the start of the Road to WrestleMania with some twists and surprises. We also discuss Garretson’s in-person observations from Indianapolis, the shocking victory by Jey Uso, Roxanne Perez’s coming out party and the many scenarios for WrestleMania for stars such as John Cena, CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. Plus, Mike recaps AAW Pro’s “Chi-Town Rumble” and previews lineups for Rocket Pro Wrestling, DREAMWAVE Wrestling and Wrestle League.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s a DePaul student during the week and wrestling superhero on the weekend. 19-year-old Kid Lat joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his journey through the Wrestle League school, the camaraderie of the Wrestle League locker room, getting a big break in Frontline Pro in Wisconsin, comparing his tag team partners “Thundercat” Adonis Allen and “The Big Guy” Josh Price, emerging at Rocket Pro Wrestling, working his way back from a forearm injury, his wrestling and comic book idols and more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling and Southland Championship Wrestling while previewing WWE’s Royal Rumble, AAW Pro’s “Chi-Town Rumble,” C3 Ultimate Wrestling and POWW Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Bestowed the nickname “The Villain” by the family of the legendary Roddy Piper, Joey Roth has been wreaking havoc for over two decades. The longtime wrestler/manager returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss the crumbling of the Fabulous Idols in Rocket Pro Wrestling, being on the opposite side of his wife, Roxi Heart, and one-time associates Damien Grey and Jon Bowman, making a startling admission, his upcoming tag match with Jonny Nigh vs. Grey and Bowman, being the General Manager at Squared Circle Megastars, previewing SCM’s “Tag Wars” and some late ‘80s and early 90s nostalgia. Plus, Mike recaps TNA Genesis, Chicago Style Wrestling and We Love Wrestling and previews Freelance Wrestling, 2econd Wrestling and Southland Championship Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
There’s a brand-new company beginning to make waves in the area as Chicago Elite Pro Wrestling is set to debut in March. The brainchild behind CEPW, Brandon Kendrix, joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his connection to wrestling, using his music and event background to promote the company, working with 4th Rope Wrestling, lining up talent for CEPW, long-range goals and potential dream matches. Plus, Mike and Tony Gabagool recap the happenings from Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Resolution.” We also run down ARW Pro and ICW Milwaukee and preview Chicago Style Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, Defiant Pro Wrestling, GALLI Lucha Libre and TNA Genesis.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chicago Style Wrestling Academy prospect Sam Eli is doing all the right things in making his rise on the Chicagoland and Midwestern independent wrestling scene. Eli joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk about training, working as an extra for places such as TNA and MLW, getting advice from Joe Hendry and Matt Riddle, his upcoming Rocket Pro Wrestling debut match against THE Ryan Matthews, dream matches and more. Plus, Mike reports results from WrestlePunkz and previews Rocket Pro’s “Resolution,” ARW Pro and Iron Spirit Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Responding to a beacon in the night, All Heel Wrestling World Champion “The Punk Rock Prince” Jordan Kross returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to give us an update on his career, preview this weekend’s WrestlePunkz event, talk a little about SSW Entertainment’s HORSEPOWER III with its ticket on-sale date approaching quickly, climbing the ladder at The SuperWrestlers, recap his 2024, look ahead to 2025 and take us inside his new hobby of sewing. Plus, Mike recaps a newsworthy AAW Pro “Windy City Classic XIX,” where a former WWE Superstar won the AAW Championship. There’s also talk of AEW Worlds End and POWW Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
One of Chicago’s most recognizable voices in Kirby Alexander returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to give us an update on his life, which included receiving a brand-new heart last spring. Alexander discusses the trials and tribulations of getting the transplant, what health restrictions he must follow, returning to ring announcing for Freelance Wrestling and Game Changer Wrestling, the state of Freelance Wrestling and more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance’s “Prelude” and highlights a new Freelance World Champion, in addition to ROH, ICW Milwaukee and a great main event at Wrestle League with Mustafa Ali vs. Shaq Jordan, as well as a preview of AAW Pro’s final event of the year.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Former college volleyball player Maggie Lee has quickly made strides in the pro wrestling world as she continues to rise in the ranks in places such as AAW, Chicago Style Wrestling and DREAMWAVE Wrestling. Lee joined Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss her rivalry with Sierra, upcoming match for the AAW Women’s Championship at “Windy City Classic XIX,” growing in AAW, getting opportunities in TNA, working with Heather By Elegance (Heather Reckless) and adjusting to their height differential, receiving praise from veterans and more. Plus, Sean Lennon of PWE Report joined the program to break down CSW’s stacked “Love, Death + Wrestling” event in Elmwood Park. Mike also talks TNA Final Resolution, the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event, Freelance Wrestling and Southland Championship Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s been wrestling for over three decades and hasn’t lost a step while balancing running Chicago Style Wrestling and training future wrestling superstars. Superstar Steve Boz returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to preview CSW’s stacked “Love, Death + Wrestling” event in Elmwood Park, talk about the state of CSW and its mix of young and veteran talent, the CSW Academy, working for NWA and NWA Chicago and more. Plus, special correspondent Tony Gabagool joins the show to break down the Joe Hendry-Marshe Rockett main event at the action-packed night at Rocket Pro Wrestling “Christmas Chaos.” Mike also recaps happenings from 2econd Wrestling, DREAMWAVE weekend, POWW Entertainment and Blizzard Brawl in addition to action from NXT and TNA.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Rabbi Jeremy Fine’s mission is to bring a diverse and entertaining wrestling product to Chicagoland’s Northern suburbs. Fine returned to Windy City Slam to discuss three years of 2econd Wrestling, rewarding talent who works hard, WWE ID performers, preview a stacked Guardians of 2econd event and break down some of his favorite Chicago sports teams. Plus, Mike recaps WWE Survivor Series, TNA Turning Point, ARW, DEFY + PROGRESS and Game Changer Wrestling events from Thanksgiving week and previews Rocket Pro Wrestling, Blizzard Brawl, POWW Entertainment, DREAMWAVE weekend, Ultimate Combat Gauntlet and NXT Deadline.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With a match against Joe Hendry on tap, “All Day” Marshe Rockett returns to Windy City Slam Podcast. Rockett discusses the current state of Chicago Style Wrestling, his upcoming bout against Joe Hendry at Rocket Pro Wrestling, rivalry with Grin, working with Shogun Chris L.O.G.A.N., Acid Jaz, Da Soul Touchaz, his fabled chops, passing along knowledge to younger wrestlers and Texas Roadhouse rolls. Plus, Mike recaps the happenings from Freelance Wrestling, AAW Pro and AEW Full Gear while previewing WWE and TNA premium live events, ARW, and Chicago stops from DEFY + PROGRESS and Game Changer Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Two-decade veteran Pauly Thomaselli returns to Windy City Slam Podcast for our special 250th episode to recount even more tales from his storied career. Thomaselli discusses regaining “his smile” as he wrestled Mike Morris at POWW Entertainment’s WrestleRage 22, teaming with his brothers, working with Hardcore Craig, Ryan Kross and Jeff Luxon over the years, his time in Juggalo Championship Wrestling, the evolution of The Haters, young wrestlers he thinks can be stars and more. Plus, Mike recaps Chicago Style Wrestling and WrestlePunkz and previews stacked events from Freelance Wrestling, AAW Pro, Southland Championship Wrestling and AEW.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Mike Bare has shot over 100 wrestling shows around Chicagoland over the last few years. Windy City Slam goes behind the lens of the man in charge of Michael Bare Photography as we welcome him to the show for the first time. Bare discusses working for companies such as POWW Entertainment, Chicago Style Wrestling, Midwest Championship Wrestling and All Heel Wrestling, how he started doing ringside photography, his photography background, when he started watching wrestling, memorable moments shooting wrestling shows, passion for roller coasters and more. Plus, we welcome back Tony Gabagool to recap Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Harvest Havoc” and announce a special guest for their next event. Mike also recaps ICW Milwaukee and ARW Pro and previews CSW, Squared Circle Megastars, WrestlePunkz and GALLI Lucha Libre.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Freelance Wrestling Academy prospect “Bricked Up” Robbie Reeves is already making waves on the local scene, including reigning as co-holder of the Defiant Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championship. The 19-year-old Reeves joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his training at FWA, moving up the Freelance Wrestling card, teaming with Stone Ambrose as White Meat, how Robert “Ego” Anthony ribbed him during and after a match at Navarro Farm, how a chance meeting with a grammar school classmate opened his eyes to wrestling and more. Plus, new POWW Entertainment Champion Mason Percs and new All Heel Wrestling Champion Jordan Kross join us to react to their victories. Mike recaps POWW’s “WrestleRage 22,” All Heel Wrestling’s “Rise In Fall, We Love Wrestling’s one-year anniversary show and WWE Crown Jewel while previewing shows such as Rocket Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Ventures, Ultimate Combat Gauntlet and Third Coast Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s a punk rocker, comedian, donut aficionado and local wrestling personality. Germ T. Ripper joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss hosting Ripper’s Room in POWW Entertainment, punk rock, favorite comedians, deathmatch wrestling and quick donut critiques and helps break down POWW’s Wrestle Rage 22. Plus, Mike recaps TNA Bound For Glory, NXT Halloween Havoc and Freelance Wrestling, including a new champion with a familiar face, highlights another title change in the area and previews WWE Crown Jewel, All Heel Wrestling and other local events.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
All Heel Wrestling is set for its first show in about nine months when they return to Woodstock on Nov. 2. Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes “The Lost Boy” Damien Walker and AHW promoter King Torch to the program for the first time to discuss “Rise In Fall,” partnership with Northland Pro and an exclusive announcement about Damien’s debut match with Jordan Kross. Damien talks about wrestling training with help from Missa Kate, Pat Monix, Doug Simmons, Vic Capri and Kross, recovering from a devastating auto accident, getting into phenomenal physical shape and more. Plus, Mike recaps AAW Pro, Southland Championship Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and ICW Milwaukee and previews Freelance Wrestling, Ultimate Combat Gauntlet, 4th Wall Wrestling, Third Coast Wrestling, Defiant Pro Wrestling and TNA “Bound For Glory.”
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s the American Champion for Insane Clown Posse’s Juggalo Championship Wrestling and has wrestled for almost 20 years for dozens of independent promotions and two stints for TNA. “The Obsession” Caleb Konley joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss JCW’s Train of Terror tour coming up at the end of the month, which includes stops in Joliet, Milwaukee and Detroit. Konley also talks about connected with ICP and JCW, the atmosphere of a JCW show, time in TNA teaming with Trevor Lee and working with Madison Rayne and Tenille Dashwood, following TNA even after his departure, the rise of Joe Hendry, working on “Heels” and more. Plus, Mike recaps action from AEW WrestleDream, Chicago Style Wrestling, DREAMWAVE and ARW and previews NWA Chicago, AAW Pro, Southland Championship Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and 2econd Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
They’re still in their teens, but Eddie Grayson and Jack Valor are starting to show wrestling wisdom beyond their years. The teenage tag team sensation joins Windy City Slam to discuss their rise in Chicago Style Wrestling from the academy to performing on main cards, how they became a team, Eddie’s dad’s involvement in the shows, balancing school with pro wrestling, Jack’s title victory in Honor Among Wrestling, Eddie’s Will Ospreay story and more. Plus, after a huge weekend of wrestling in Joliet, Tony Gabagool talks Rocket Pro Wrestling and PWE Report’s Sean Lennon recaps Ego Pro Wrestling. Plus, Mike runs down highlights from NXT and WWE, results from recent Midwest Championship Wrestling and POWW Entertainment shows and previews CSW, DREAMWAVE and Burlington Brawl.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Joliet becomes the pro wrestling capital of Illinois this weekend with Rocket Pro and Ego Pro shows taking over the town. RPW Head of Creative and Talent Relations Kevin “Nuke” Palmer joins Windy City Slam to talk RPW’s stacked “Darkness Falls,” his career and passion for wrestling, the creative process, long-term storytelling and more. Mike also previews Ego Pro Wrestling, which features appearances by WWE’s Kofi Kingston, TNA’s JDC and AEW’s Top Flight and a lineup of great independent talent. We also recap Freelance Wrestling, 2econd Wrestling and SSW and preview NXT’s premiere on the CW at Allstate Arena, WWE’s Bad Blood, POWW Entertainment, One Fall Entertainment and ICW Milwaukee.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s a member of the Rogue Horsemen in MLW and has wrestled for over two decades all over the world, including in New Japan Pro Wrestling, ROH, AEW and NXT. “The Professor” Bobby Fish joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his career, what’s next for him in MLW, the influence of DDP Yoga, upcoming match against Joey “Jet” Avalon at One Fall Entertainment’s “Pink Heals,” how wrestling in Japan molded his style and influenced his career, working with Kyle O’Reilly as ReDragon, Undisputed Era in NXT, his time in AEW, Swerve Strickland, Timothy Thatcher and favorite opponents. Plus, Mike recaps events, such as Southland Championship Wrestling’s “WrestleTopia V,” ICW Milwaukee and and POWW Entertainment, and previews 2econd Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling, SSW and Third Coast Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Currently in recovery from spinal fusion surgery, one of the Midwest’s most dominant wrestlers, Backwoods Brown, returns to Windy City Slam. Backwoods promotes One Fall Entertainment’s benefit show coming soon to Sheboygan, Wis. The former GLCW Champion talks about the stacked card for “Pink Heals” (which includes Alberto El Patron, Bobby Fish, Leva Bates, TW3 and Joey “Jet” Avalon), losing the GLCW title to Shawn Spears, when fans might expect him to return to action, and his optimism for his beloved Chicago Bears. Plus, Mike provides results for Chicago Style Wrestling and TNA Victory Road while previewing Southland Championship Wrestling’s “WrestleTopia V,” Ultimate Combat Gauntlet and POWW Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Moving from Boston to Joliet, “Beantown Bully” Benny Bargas has put his stamp on the local scene by winning the Southland Championship Wrestling Genesis Championship. The veteran over a decade joined Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his upcoming title match at SCW’s “WrestleTopia V” against “Frontman” J Skutt, preview some of the big matches at SCW’s megaevent, his thoughts on people such as James Creed, President Flattop and Eric Schultz, working in Pro Wrestling Blitz, Freelance Underground and Ego Pro Wrestling and more. Also, “The Godfather of the Lovely Intoxicated Men” Tony Gabagool joins us to recap Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Fall Brawl.” Plus, Mike reviews AEW All Out, Black Label Pro/Paragon Talent Group’s “Crowning Glory,” House of Glory and POWW Entertainment while previewing a stacked lineup for Chicago Style Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Former NXT star Bobby Steveson (fka Damon Kemp) has a new lease on life as a pro wrestling free agent. Steveson joined Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about parting with WWE, the recruiting class from 2021 when he joined NXT including Solo Sikoa and Tiffany Stratton, growing up in Northwest Indiana, his amateur wrestling career, his reaction to his brother Gable winning Olympic Gold, his time in NXT with Diamond Mine and No Quarter Catch Crew, whether he would go back to WWE/NXT, the rigors of the WWE Performance Center, kinship with other Midwestern NXT stars, being a Country music singer, being a White Sox fan and more. Also, former WWE and NXT Superstar Mojo Muhtadi (fka Mojo Rawley), founder of Paragon Talent Group, joins us to hype up Black Label Pro/Paragon’s “Crowning Glory” and opens the curtain on the Wrestlers Combine, which features stars such as TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace, former World Champions Moose and Jake Hager, former NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Sacs (Rose) and more and Muhtadi discusses his fallback plan to initiate Paragon after his WWE release a few years ago. Plus, Mike recaps TNA, WWE, NXT, Freelance Wrestling and WrestlePunkz and previews AEW, Rocket Pro Wrestling and POWW Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Lili La Pescadita was a late bloomer to pro wrestling, but her athletic background in powerlifting and soccer, plus competition with her boyfriend Victor Iniestra, pushed her to a new passion. La Pescadita, the Northland Pro Women’s Champion, joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about her burgeoning career, learning the ropes and translating her athletic drive into the world of pro wrestling, training at Chicago Style Wrestling, working with Chris Miller and Missa Kate, getting a huge opportunity in The Burke Gauntlet at NWA 76, favorite opponents and bucket-list goals. Plus, Mike recaps an eventful AAW Pro “Face The Heat,” AEW All In and a busy weekend for Southland Championship Wrestling and previews Freelance Wrestling, Third Coast Wresting and premium live events from WWE, NXT and TNA.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
It was better late than never for Matt Hatter to enter the wrestling business as “The Friendly Neighborhood Maniac” became an in-ring competitor in his mid-30s. Hatter joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his goal of performing in ICW Milwaukee’s Insane 8 deathmatch tournament, his feud with Brandon Sykes (which is ramping up in Third Coast Wrestling), training in ZOWA Live, how much his family is involved with his career and character, growing up a fan of Jackass with Johnny Knoxville and more. Plus, Mike recaps Chicago Style Wrestling and Squared Circle Megastars, previews AAW Pro, Southland Championship Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and Ultimate Combat shows and welcomes in High5Tom to recap this year’s Insane 8.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
“All Steel” J Fowler proves that dynamite can come in a chiseled, cruiserweight-sized package as the longest reigning ZOWA Live Champion joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his lengthy title reigns in ZOWA, Rugged Pro Wrestling and Magnum Wrestling, training under Austin Bayliss and Jaysin Strife, working for DREAMWAVE, a story from his ladder match in Rocket Pro Wrestling in 2022, upcoming match with Joe Hendry, and giving back to the next generation of wrestlers. Plus, Mike recaps POWW Entertainment, Midwest Championship Wrestling and ARW and previews Chicago Style Wrestling, Wrestle League and Squared Circle Megastars.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Raised in Chicagoland, “Main Man” Matty Ice holds experience in places such as the NWA, OVW and Reality of Wrestling with training and coaching from the likes of Booker T and Doug Basham. The man once known as Matt Vine joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about being a 2-time ROW Champion, training with Rockin’ Randy in Premier Pro Wrestling, stories about Booker T, joining the emerging Midwest Championship Wrestling promotion based out of Ottawa and much more. Plus, Mike discusses the events of WWE Summerslam, DREAMWAVE weekend, We Love Wrestling and POWW Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A proud member of the World Famous Fabulous Idols, the current Illiana Pro Wrestling League Champion and the longest reigning Rocket Pro Tag Team Champion “Old School Cool” Damien Grey joined Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time. Grey talks about what he learned from Black & Brave Academy, trying find a foothold in the business during the height of the pandemic, fluctuating weight, the latest with The Idols, intention to take down Marshe Rockett and “Shogun” Chris L.O.G.A.N., his title reign at IPW and his issues with The Lovely Intoxicated Men. Plus, PWE Report’s Sean Lennon comes on to recap Black Label Pro and Third Coast Wrestling while Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling’s Kirby Alexander benefit show and newsworthy 2econd Wrestling event and previews SummerSlam and POWW Entertainment this weekend.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With a big weekend ahead, “One Man Dynasty” Darius Latrell returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his Maxwell Street Heritage Championship match against TNA star AJ Francis at 2econd Wrestling and his triple-threat match with Gunner Brave and Chico Suave at Freelance Wrestling’s Kirby Alexander benefit show, his body transformation from his days as UIC basketball player to independent pro wrestler, the rise of his tag team partner Koda Hernandez, potential dream matches against the likes of Dijak, and we run down the lineups at Freelance’s “The Voice” and 2econd’s “Blackout.” Plus, Mike welcomes new Freelance Underground Independent Champion Alfonso Gonzalez to react to his busy weekend at the Hot Sauce Festival in Joliet and there’s results from TNA Slammiversary, Chicago Style Wrestling, Midwest Championship Wrestling, ICW Milwaukee and We Love Wrestling and a preview of Black Label Pro.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
“Hawaiian Hitman” Koa Laxamana joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the third time to go behind the scenes of what’s happening with him in 2024, including his runs in AAW Pro and Rocket Pro Wrestling, his role as Chief Financial Officer for Midwest Championship Wrestling, his tumultuous exit from the NWA, a possible search for a new manager in 2025, Defiant Pro Wrestling, arm wrestling and more. Plus, Mike recaps results from ARW and previews TNA Slammiversary, Chicago Style Wrestling, Wrestle League and POWW Entertainment on a busy wrestling weekend.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
It took him awhile, but Jesus Desafio is spreading his wings on the Chicagoland independent scene. “Aztec Ammunition” joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his growth in Wrestle League, including his journey to win the Wrestle League Championship, his series of matches with Quinn Whittock, Wrestle League’s roster, training and working with Joseph von Jager and their rivalry over the Rocket Pro Wrestling Inter-County Championship, overcoming some early adversity with injuries and confidence, the difficulties of a Keto diet and more. Plus, Mike recaps WWE Money In The Bank and NXT Heatwave, lauds AEW for bringing back “the real” MJF and previews shows from ARW, Healthy Brain Entertainment and the brand-new Ultimate Combat Gauntlet promotion.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
No longer “The Wild Child,” Connor Hopkins recently won the DREAMWAVE Championship from one of his trainers Christian Rose and has cemented himself as one of Illinois’ fastest rising stars. “The Crown Jewel” joins Windy City Slam to discuss the emotions of his victory at the highly-respected DREAMWAVE promotion, the plot to win that title, his run as Rocket Pro Wrestling Outer Limits Champion, Those Damn Coyotes, his upbringing in ZOWA, being influenced by The Kingdom from ROH, matches against Mike Bennett and Mike Hartenbower and more. Plus, Mike provides extensive reviews of Freelance Vs. The World and Midwest Championship Wrestling, news from AEW Forbidden Door and NWA Chicago, and forecasts WWE Money In The Bank.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With Freelance vs. The World X coming up this weekend, one of Freelance Wrestling’s hottest stars of the last year, “Prince 100” Koda Hernandez joins Windy City Slam Podcast. Hernandez discusses his upcoming Freelance Legacy Championship match vs. Darin Corbin, teaming with his cousin Sabin Gauge as Latino’s Most Wanted to win the Black Label Pro Tag Team Championship, Pick N’ Pop with Darius Latrell, having a dream match with Homicide at Ego Pro Chicago, working with Davey Bang, August Matthews, Alfonso Gonzalez and Trevor Outlaw, other dream matches and more. Plus, Mike talks a little WWE and AEW, recaps 2econd Wrestling and Janesville Wrestling Alliance and previews NWA Chicago, Midwest Championship Wrestling, ZOWA and Illiana Pro Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s one of the fastest rising stars on the Chicagoland independent circuit, a trainee at Chicago Style Wrestling and the current GALLI Lucha Libre Gladiadores Champion. “The Diamond in the Rough” Rafael Quintero joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his inspiration to get into wrestling, training at the CSW Academy with Steve Boz, the emotions of winning a championship in GALLI, working the TNA TV taping last weekend in Cicero, working with NWA Chicago, memories of the late Midwest Championship owner Jimmy Smooth, dream opponents and more. Plus, Mike breaks down WWE “Clash at the Castle” (and plots Cody Rhodes’ next few months) and TNA “Against All Odds.” We also recap DREAMWAVE’s action-packed “No Escape” and a pair of ICW Milwaukee shows and preview the debut of Third Coast Wrestling and the return of 2econd Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With TNA returning to Chicagoland this weekend, six-time World Tag Team Champion and two-time TNA World Champion Eddie Edwards of The System joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss “Against All Odds” and IMPACT TV tapings coming to Cicero Stadium, how long it took to adjust to teaming with Brian Myers after years with Davey Richards, feelings when he won the World Championship, reasons for re-signing with TNA, training under Killer Kowalski, the accomplishments of his wife, Alisha, The System’s dominance with Moose leading the way as TNA World Champion, and Jordynne Grace helping TNA’s exposure. Plus, Mike recaps NXT Battleground and previews WWE’s “Clash at the Castle while reviewing AAW’s “Day of Defiance,” which saw the crowning of a new champion. There’s also news from Freelance Wrestling, Black Label Pro, POWW Entertainment, Ego Pro Wrestling, ICW Milwaukee and more.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Inspired by the return of CM Punk and prodded by his friend Roy “Flash” Gordon, “The WarGod” Ares Creed broke into pro wrestling in his late 20s and is beginning to emerge on the Chicago scene and the Midwest after a little over two years of training. Creed joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about a little about his acting and film background, training at the Freelance Wrestling Academy, influence of Missa Kate, working outside Chicago before getting a local break at 2econd Wrestling, wrestling Xavier Sky at Midwest Championship Wrestling, previewing upcoming matches vs. Ezio Orlandi (at Third Coast Wrestling’s debut show) and David Ali (at 2econd) and more. Plus, there’s highlights of POWW Entertainment’s “Summer Pride,” “WrestlePunkz” and Defiant Pro Wrestling, previews of NXT Battleground, Freelance Wrestling, Black Label Pro and AAW Pro, and a blockbuster announcement of next week’s guest.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Friend of the show, “The Punk Rock Prince” Jordan Kross returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to preview “WrestlePunkz,” a new style of show from the creators of SSW geared toward an older audience with some different talent. Kross also provides a disclaimer about Trevor Outlaw and discusses his experience with former WWE Superstar nZo and recent run in places such as DREAMWAVE, 2econd Wrestling and more. Plus, Mike talks about King and Queen of the Ring, how Logan Paul has somehow won him over and MJF’s return to AEW and recaps Midwest Championship Wrestling and Chicago Style Wrestling and previews POWW’s epic “Summer Pride” event.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Fifteen-year Chicagoland wrestling veteran “Shogun” Chris L.O.G.A.N. returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss training at Wrestle League and beams with pride about his many students and associates including Shaq Jordan, Quinn Whittock, Alfredo Méliès, Lulu La Reina, Kid Lat, “Thundercat” Adonis Allen, Jesus Desafio, Joseph von Jager, Maya Caras, Britany Kay and more. Shogun also previews this weekend’s “Wrestle League” Homecoming show, recounts his time in Windy City with Mike Anthony, talks his relationship with Marshe Rockett and The Final Level in Rocket Pro Wrestling, and welcoming former WWE Superstar Gabbi Tuft to the Wrestle League school. Plus, Mike previews WWE, AEW, Midwest Championship Wrestling and Chicago Style Wrestling events with highlights of POWW Entertainment, GALLI Lucha Libre, “Battle for the Heart of Chicago” and a pair of ICW Milwaukee shows.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Armed with the knowledge of his many trainers, including Seth Rollins, Brian Kendrick, Lance Storm and Tommy Dreamer, “Nasty” Nic Nolan is one to watch on the Midwest independent scene. Nolan, the new champion at Midwest Championship Wrestling, joins Windy City Slam to talk about his diverse background, give tribute to recently deceased MCW owner Jimmy Smooth, provide insight on some of his biggest matches in MCW and preview his upcoming fight against Rhyno, and what things Rollins and Kendrick taught him to hone his craft. Plus, Mike recaps an eventful Freelance “Feel The Force” event which set up Kylie Rae’s title match with Storm Grayson and goes into the backstory with Dan The Dad, Trevor Outlaw and Trevor’s mom. There’s also talk about ARW, “Battle for the Heart of Chicago,” POWW Entertainment, Southland, Squared Circle Megastars and GALLIversario.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
One of the creators of Warrior Wrestling, Steve Tortorello of Pro Wrestling Ventures, returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the upcoming “Battle for the Heart of Chicago event” on the North side of Chicago featuring Kylie Rae vs. Stephanie Vaquer, plus the 6th anniversary of the beginning of Warrior and what the future of the Warrior brand might be. Mike recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling’s action-packed season-ending “Kicks on 66” event, which had plenty of twists and turns, while running down WWE Backlash and other events from last weekend and previewing Freelance Wrestling’s “Feel The Force.”
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With a career spanning over two decades, the dark and devilish Grin has been a superstar across numerous Chicago-area promotions, including the Lunatic Wrestling Federation, Pro Wrestling Blitz and SSW. Grin frees our minds as he joins Windy City Slam Podcast to offer a retrospective on his time in the ring and his recent late-career run in Rocket Pro Wrestling. He also discusses his character and the inspiration for his face paint, rivalry with Marshe Rockett, working with The 3 Rings, and some of his favorite moments over the years. Plus, Mike offers up his opinion on Tony Khan’s recent in-ring incident in AEW, recaps Midwest Championship Wrestling and previews WWE Backlash, Rocket Pro’s “Kicks on 66,” POWW Entertainment, Black Label Pro and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Austin Michael Baldridge was destined to become a wrestler from the womb as he was named after two of the biggest stars of wrestling’s Attitude Era. AMB, the current Midwest Championship Wrestling (Ill.) Champion, joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time discuss about his MCW Championship victory from February, MCW’s next show at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa on this weekend where he defends his title against Koa Laxamana and “Nasty” Nic Nolan, ironman match against Gunner Brave at Honor Among Wrestling, inspiration for his in-ring style, wrestling outside Wrigley Field and at a beer tasting event, time with GALLI Lucha Libre, PWX, Defiant Pro Wrestling, plans for the future and more. Plus, we recap Will Ospreay’s appearance at a loaded CSW show, a strong AAW event with a wild ending in the main event, whether we’ve seen the last of Conan Lycan on the Chicago indie scene, plus Southland Championship Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, DREAMWAVE, Frontline Pro and ICW Milwaukee.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Little did we know that “Irish Car Bomb” Sean Mulligan and Windy City Slam’s Mike Pankow have a lot in common – they grew up in the same Chicago neighborhood, graduated from the same grammar school and high school and both gravitated toward wrestling. Now the two converge for a conversation on Windy City Slam as Mulligan discusses how a hobby became a 20-year wrestling career, how he got connected to Windy City for his training, working in places such as Resistance Pro, Chicago Style Wrestling and Southland Championship Wrestling and previewing SCW’s “Hangover” where he will face “Sharpshooter” James Creed for the SCW Heavyweight Championship. Plus, Mike recaps a hectic Freelance Wrestling show with highlights from 2econd Wrestling and We Love Wrestling while special correspondent Tony Gabagool reviews Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Spring Break.” We also preview a stacked weekend that includes CSW, AAW Pro, POWW Entertainment and Frontline Pro.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A health scare in late 2022-early 2023 nearly sidelined Dr. Jeff Luxon for good, but the longtime independent wrestler just keeps on ticking. Luxon returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his medical issues, his comeback to the ring for SSW, working against NXT’s Tony D’Angelo (fka Joey Ariola) in some of D’Angelo’s early matches in POWW Entertainment, Luxon’s run with Florida Championship Wrestling when it was WWE’s Developmental territory, stories about Windham Rotunda/Bray Wyatt and more. Plus, Jeff and former WWE.com writer Jordan Garretson recap WrestleMania XL and give their thoughts on Cody Rhodes finishing his story and ushering in a new era of WWE. Plus, Mike previews Freelance Wrestling, Rocket Pro and 2econd Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Steve Ahrendt, a man who wears many hats on the Chicagoland independent wrestling scene, returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss upcoming events for Rocket Pro Wrestling (where he returns to in-ring competition), Chicago Style Wrestling and Frontline Pro, his experiences with NWA Chicago and Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby as well as names such as Joey Roth, Skye Blue, Missa Kate, Steve Michaels, Koa Laxamana, Shaq Jordan, Hades XIX, Steve Boz and Conan Lycan. Plus, Mike previews WrestleMania XL weekend and runs down the card for All Star Lucha Libre.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Talking to Lulu La Reina can make anyone’s day better. The up-and-coming wrestler discusses her power of positivity and diverse training background when she joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time. La Reina ranks the difficulty of her trainers, talks about her experience with Reality of Wrestling in Texas, winning the Wrestle League Women’s Championship, watching Total Divas before really getting into wrestling, her relationship with You Are More, wanting to make people better and more. Also, Mike recaps The Mr. Bill Classic, POWW Entertainment and ICW Milwaukee and previews Black Label Pro and The Bash 2.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chicagoland wrestling legend “Tenacious” Terry Allen joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his training and upbringing in the business and previews the huge benefit show – the Mr. Bill Classic – this weekend in Kankakee, including his match against Steve Boz and the many names past and present in the Chicagoland area who will be a part of this extravaganza. Also, Mike recaps the fun Ego Pro Chicago event, run by Robert “Ego” Anthony last weekend in Downtown Joliet and PWE Report’s Sean Lennon joins the show to recap Chicago Style Wrestling’s “Over Like Clover. There’s also a preview of POWW Entertainment and a rundown of what’s coming up this weekend.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
“Uncle T” Solomon Tupu joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his experience at world-renowned Black & Brave Wrestling Academy, owned in part by WWE Superstar Seth Freakin’ Rollins, The Hatekeepers in Chicago Style Wrestling, Smooth Operations in AAW Pro, his transition into the “Uncle T” character, his bond with fellow BxB guy Conan Lycan, upcoming matches, including his bout vs. Trevor Outlaw at Ego Pro Chicago, The Bloodline’s run in WWE and more. Mike dives deep into SSW’s “HORSEPOWER II,” an excellent fundraiser show that drew over 1,000 fans to Kenosha, plus there’s talk of Freelance Wrestling’s double shot, NWA Chicago, Deadlock Pro Wrestling and previews of stacked Chicago Style Wrestling and Ego Pro Chicago shows this weekend.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
To preview SSW’s “HORSEPOWER II,” “The Punk Rock Prince” Jordan Kross returns to Windy City Slam Podcast. Kross helps run down the card of March 8’s show in Kenosha and talks about his experience with The Superwrestlers. Also, special correspondent Tony Gabagool recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Shamrock Showdown” and new RPW Champion “Simply Undeniable” Steve Michaels joins us to talk about his victory over Aaron Stone. Mike also recaps AEW Revolution, Trouble Is Brewing, POWW Entertainment and We Love Wrestling and previews a big weekend ahead, including a pair of Freelance Wrestling shows.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Former NWA Women’s World Tag Team Champion and current 2econd Wrestling Champion “Chicago’s Sweetheart” Missa Kate returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss her upcoming WrestleMania Week tour in Philadelphia, finally getting a 1-on-1 match with Kylie Rae in Chicago at Trouble Is Brewing, her recent run in Chicago Style Wrestling (where she started her career), the diversity of her training, giving back to younger talent, her time teaming with Madi Wrenkowski (Wren Sinclair) as M-95, her match with Izzy Moreno and more. Plus, Mike recaps a AAW Pro and WWE Elimination Chamber while previewing Trouble Is Brewing, Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and AEW Revolution.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Born in Chicago and raised in Kenosha, “The 80’s Bay-bee” TW3 joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his first 1-on-1 meeting with the legendary Vic Capri for the SSW Unified Championship at “HORSEPOWER II,” a benefit show for Mahone Middle School in his hometown. He also discusses his influences, including his uncle – Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett, High Energy (Koko B. Ware and Owen Hart), WCW luchadores, Kofi Kingston, buying his own wrestling company (Hybrid Wrestling Entertainment), working for Ohio Valley Wrestling, being a part of Netflix’s “The Wrestlers,” a story about Mickie James and more. Plus, Mike recaps a huge Chicago Style Wrestling, ICW Milwaukee and Rockford Damage, Inc. and previews AAW Pro’s “Legacy,” Black Label Pro and WWE Elimination Chamber.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Champion wrestler. Blackbelt. School teacher. SSW/SnS Unified Women’s Champion “The Mile Smile” Brooke Tanner joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss being an inspiration, training at ACW with Hornswoggle, Nick Colucci and Salem Crane, how watching Steve Blackman pushed her toward wrestling, defeating Stacy Shadows to win a championship, her rivalry with Rayvin Raddix, favorite opponents, dream matches and her upcoming match at SSW’s “HORSEPOWER II” against Sophia Rose, Alice Crowley and Shelly “The Bombshell” Benson. Plus, Mike recaps a huge week in WWE, AEW, Freelance, DREAMWAVE and ICW Milwaukee while looking ahead at Chicago Style Wrestling, Squared Circle Megastars, Circle 6 and Rockford Damage Inc.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Since her last appearance on Windy City Slam Podcast in Dec. 2020, Izzy Moreno transitioned from wrestling superfan into pro wrestler and gained a last name. Moreno joins Windy City Slam to talk about becoming a role model for young fans like WWE Superstar Bayley was for her, overcoming Scoliosis, how MMA training translated into wrestling, working out with Tessa Blanchard, training with Chris Marval and Sho Funaki at Hybrid School of Wrestling, debuting in Mission Pro Wrestling in San Antonio, her upcoming match vs. Missa Kate, working as wrestling media and what’s next. Plus, special correspondent Tony Gabagool checks in with a Rocket Pro Wrestling recap. Mike discusses the changes on the Road to WrestleMania, NXT Vengeance Day, Cody James’ sudden retirement while running down results from Northland Pro and We Love Wrestling and previewing Freelance, DREAMWAVE and other local events.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Victor Iniestra is bringing the heat as Chicago Style Wrestling Metra Division Champion and “El Sueño” joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his powerlifting career, working out with his girlfriend and fellow wrestler Lili La Pescadita, his experiences with Carlito and Samuray Del Sol (aka Kalisto), defeating Steve Boz for the Metra Division title, how TJ Steel got him into CSW and into “The Brass,” working for Janesville Wrestling Alliance, AAW, DREAMWAVE and more. Plus, former WWE.com writer Jordan Garretson helps break down the Royal Rumble and the Road to WrestleMania. In addition, there’s talk of Southland Championship Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, Northland Pro and 2econd Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A second-generation star, Kyzyle decided to deviate from his father’s path with a quirky, dark persona and it helped lead him to the POWW Entertainment Heavyweight Championship. Kyzyle joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his rise in POWW, car trips with his father, Trevor Blanchard, and brother, referee Brian Allen, developing the Kyzyle character, rivalry with Mason Percs, work in UWE and Southland Championship Wrestling, winning the POWW Championship from “Uncle” Jimmy Blaze and more. Plus, Sean Lennon from PWE Report joins the show to talk Chicago Style Wrestling’s newsworthy “Season Premiere” (which included a Freelance Wrestling invasion) and shines some light on GALLI Lucha Libre. There’s also talk of WWE Royal Rumble, ICW Milwaukee and previews of POWW, SCW and All Star Lucha Libre.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Will County’s favorite wrestling attorney Eric Schultz has held the Northland Pro Championship for nearly 500 days, and he returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk all about it. Schultz discusses his upcoming Northland Pro title defense against Rafael Quintero on Feb. 3, The Brass’ objectives in Chicago Style Wrestling, his recent triple-threat match in Rocket Pro against Koa Laxamana and Shaq Jordan, the increase in wrestling attorneys, how the movie “Falling Down” inspired his look, goals for 2024 and much more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Rhapsody, ARW and TNA’s “Hard to Kill,” runs down some new champions in the area and previews CSW’s “Season Premiere.”
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Twenty-year veteran Darin Corbin, seen often in the Chicagoland area for Freelance Wrestling and 2econd Wrestling, joins Windy City Slam Podcast for a special extended interview. Corbin discusses his appearance on FOX’s brand-new game show “The Floor,” being the first Triple Crown Champion in Freelance history, his issues with 2econd promoter Rabbi Jeremy Fine, his social media presence, his history with Arik Cannon from breaking into the business in the Twin Cities to now, Chicago and Minnesota wrestling, what else he can accomplish in his 40s and much more. Plus, special correspondent Tony Gabagool joins the show to recap Rocket Pro’s “Resolution” while Mike also recaps POWW Entertainment and previews “Freelance Rhapsody.”
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
After being sidelined for over a year after shoulder surgery, Alfonso Gonzalez recently came back to in-ring action in Freelance Wrestling and Freelance Underground. The Master of Team Alfonso Dojo returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about ring rust, his time in wrestling, some of the younger talent on the rise in Freelance such as Koda Hernandez, Robbie Reeves, Stone Ambrose, Regan Lydale, his upcoming match with Dan the Dad at “Freelance Rhapsody,” Storm Grayson’s red-hot run, learning from Mustafa Ali and more. Plus, Mike recaps AAW Pro’s Windy City Classic, touches on the big matches from AEW’s Worlds End and previews Rocket Pro Wrestling and POWW Entertainment events.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Armed with knowledge from great wrestling minds such as “Shogun” Chris L.O.G.A.N., Isaias Velazquez, Kylie Rae and GPA, “The Generational Treasure” Shaq Jordan joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss training in Wrestle League and Freelance Wrestling Academy, working for Rocket Pro Wrestling and Frontline Pro, how meeting Velazquez and Rae motivated him to join the FWA after he nearly quit wrestling, how being bullied led him to playing sports as a youth, top opponents (including Quinn Whittock), dream matches with L.O.G.A.N. and Bryan Keith and more. Plus, Mike recaps happenings from 4th Wall Wrestling and previews AAW Pro and AEW events this weekend.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A second-generation performer, Chris Headford has his sights set on a hostile takeover of POWW Entertainment. Headford joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss working as a referee, the POWW Commissioner and now as the manager to the dominant faction, The Reckoning. He also reveals his inspiration to become a manager, talks about the confrontation with his father, Nick, at “Rage Reaction,” resurrecting The Conflict Crew at UWE in Michigan, and helps preview POWW’s “New Year’s Beatings.” Plus, we hit the highlights of ICW Milwaukee and Illiana Pro Wrestling shows from last weekend.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Southwest suburban native Apex has made the transition from mixed martial arts to pro wrestling look relatively easy as he continues to rise through the ranks of Southland Championship Wrestling. Apex joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his MMA career, overcoming some adversity early in his life, how Koa Laxamana convinced him to give pro wrestling a shot, pulling punches in a pro wrestling setting, coming up with his signature maneuver and his inspiration behind it and more. Plus, Mike praises Storm Grayson’s promo from the end of Freelance Wrestling’s “Three Counts at Freelance,” and recaps other highlights from the weekend, including NXT’s “Deadline.”
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Just when you thought Mike Anthony was finished as an active wrestler, he recently returned to the ring. The Windy City Wrestling legend joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk all about his comeback with All Star Lucha Libre, what it was like training under Sam DeCero, receiving advice from veterans early in his career, his connection with former WWE Champion Bob Backlund, working WWE TV shows, becoming a trainer at Windy City and more. Plus, Tony Gabagool of The Lovely Intoxicated Men returns to recap Rocket Pro’s “Christmas Chaos" while Mike shares results of AAW Pro, POWW Entertainment and Blizzard Brawl and previews action around the area.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Rabbi Jeremy Fine is a self-professed “hustler” as he celebrates two years as promoter for the colorful and enjoyable 2econd Wrestling promotion. Rabbi Fine returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss exceeding all expectations for 2econd, the upcoming 2nd In Command show on Dec. 10, bringing a balance of great independent talent, indie darlings and old-school stars together for his events, his issues with Darin Corbin, holding “Mitzvah Mania,” the Jewish WrestleMania and more. Plus, Mike discusses the historic WWE return of CM Punk and the rest of the loaded Survivor Series event and previews a big weekend of action, including AAW Pro, Black Label Pro, Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and GLCW’s blockbuster Blizzard Brawl.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A regular in AAW Pro and DREAMWAVE Wrestling, (Mike) Hartenbower joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk working for his home promotion of DREAMWAVE, where he watched shows during his youth, upcoming title matches in DREAMWAVE and Rocket Pro Wrestling, the dynamic of The Bravo Family (John E. Bravo, Davey Vega & Sean Logan) in AAW Pro, his history with Those Damn Coyotes, spearing Cody James into a swimming pool during a ZOWA Championship match and sharing a childhood moment with Bret Hart. Plus, Jordan Kross helps us recap SSW’s 20th Anniversary Event while Mike hits the highlights of Chicago Style Wrestling and ICW Milwaukee along with a little AEW Full Gear and WWE Survivor Series.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Jordan Kross is celebrating five years as a wrestler and 20 years of SSW this weekend. “The Punk Rock Prince” returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about how special SSW is to him and his family, his latest accomplishments in places such as Warrior Wrestling and Fusion Wrestling Chicago, his bond with Doug Simmons and the craziness of The SuperWrestlers. Plus, Mike previews AEW Full Gear, Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Underground, Southland Championship Wrestling and Crash Tested Wrestling and runs down results from Freelance Bumpz.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With his days in the ring winding down, legendary Chicago independent wrestler “Ice Pick” Vic Capri returns to Windy City Slam Podcast. Capri downplays his status of being a “legend,” referring himself to being an “indie guy” while talking about giving back to the business in training emerging local star Shelly “The Bombshell” Benson, dealing with some late-career injury issues while still churning out some great matches with guys such as Ricky Reyes, Christian Rose, Connor Hopkins, Conan Lycan and Axel Rico while being a champion in places such as Chicago Style Wrestling, DREAMWAVE, All Heel Wrestling, Rockford Damage Inc. We also discuss upcoming shows for CSW and SSW, in addition to Capri having a softer side than what we see with his “resting Vic-face.” Plus, Mike recaps WWE Crown Jewel and POWW Entertainment’s “WrestleRage 21” while The Lovely Intoxicated Men’s Tony Gabagool joins us to review Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Harvest Havoc.”
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s performed just about every role in pro wrestling, including being an in-ring worker, manager, referee, videographer, and a podcaster. He’s Nick Headford, who has nearly 25 years in the business under his belt. Headford joins Windy City Slam Podcast to preview POWW Entertainment’s WrestleRage 21, discuss his son Chris’ foray into managing The Reckoning, growing up in the Southern wrestling scene before moving to the Chicago area, being a historian for local independent wrestling, advice for youngsters breaking in and more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling and AAW Pro events from last weekend and previews WWE Crown Jewel, Rocket Pro Wrestling and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes back “Hawaiian Hitman" Koa Laxamana to discuss his run in the NWA and the upcoming Samhain pay-per-view, his match vs. Terry Allen at POWW Entertainment’s WrestleRage 21, how Robert “Ego” Anthony helped with getting opportunities with AAW Pro and the NWA, working with Rocket Pro, Midwest Championship Wrestling and other Chicago-area promotions, why wins and losses don’t matter as much as telling a good in-ring story and entertaining the fans, and giving back to the business that he loves so much. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from IMPACT Wrestling “Bound For Glory” and Southland Championship Wrestling and previews Freelance and AAW shows this weekend.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes Pat Ackerman (aka “Podcast Papa” and “P-Ax”) to the show for a full-fledged interview, including a recap of Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Darkness Falls.” P-Ax also talks about the origin of the Lovely Intoxicated Men and other fan groups associated with Rocket Pro, his interactions with The Fabulous Idols, his “internship” into some of the behind-the-scenes work he does and talks about what he enjoys about Illiana Pro Wrestling and The SuperWrestlers. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from Chicago Style Wrestling, C3 Ultimate Wrestling, DREAMWAVE, ARW and 2econd Wrestling, involving favorites such as Shelly “The Bombshell” Benson, C.Red and Missa Kate, and previews IMPACT Wrestling’s “Bound For Glory” weekend.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Much has happened since Cody James last appeared on Windy City Slam Podcast. He details his rise upon his return to the show, including becoming “The Barker” in the NWA as part of Magic Inc., making the most of opportunities in Billy Corgan’s company, winning the Crash Tested Wrestling Championship, breaking away from Chris Miller in Chicago Style Wrestling, and his trials and tribulations in Northland Pro and All Heel Wrestling. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from Warrior Wrestling 31 and POWW Entertainment and previews CSW, Rocket Pro and 2econd Wrestling among upcoming events.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
It’s been a rough 2023 for Trevor Outlaw in a lot of respects. “Yours Rudely” returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his slump in Freelance Wrestling, culminating in a loss to Referee Dan Perch during Trevtember, of all months. Outlaw also talks Black Label Pro, Warrior Wrestling, 2econd Wrestling, Skye Blue, Kylie Rae, Jordan Kross and Richard Holliday, what he needs to do to get back to his winning ways, family issues in FTC LLC between Frank the Clown and KC Navarro, and how 2024 will be his year. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from AEW, NXT, AAW Pro and Southland Championship Wrestling while previewing a busy weekend ahead.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
One of the Chicagoland area’s fastest rising stars, “Sharpshooter” James Creed joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his recovery from ACL surgery, his seemingly never-ending rivalry with JPH (which has crossed multiple promotions), training under Angel Armani and Hunter Paine and teaching wrestlers himself at the Southland Championship Wrestling training school, winning the ARW Championship twice, lasting 95 minutes in Squared Circle Megastars’ Mega Rumble, wrestlers who he emulates and SCW’s “WrestleTopia IV.” Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling, All Heel Wrestling and ICW Milwaukee among other local highights and takes a look at AAW Pro’s “The Chaos Theory” and WWE releases.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A blend of inspiration from horror movies with ring training from Tracy Smothers, “The Slaughterville Plague” Gavin Alexander joins Windy City Slam to talk about his two-decade career, influences, his passion for Eddie Kingston, recovering from a gunshot wound he suffered this spring, who he wants to face next in WAW North America, his issues with WCPW, eclectic music tastes and a little word association. Plus, Mike tips his cap to locals ranked in the PWI 500 and previews shows such as Freelance Wrestling, Crash Tested Wrestling and All Heel Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The imposing “Career Killer” Chris Miller joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his run in Chicago Style Wrestling, his best friend, Kristine – a sledgehammer, training some younger talents at the CSW school, his issue with the women’s wrestlers in CSW, Cody James, a high-stakes match in Crash Tested Wrestling and some menacing character named Metalhead, who is the current All Heel Wrestling Champion. Plus, Mike talks a little ARW, CSW and POWW Entertainment and Pat Ackerman of the Lovely Intoxicated Men stops by to recap Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Fall Brawl.”
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
In a big week for Chicago wrestling, Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes Rocket Pro co-owner Will Schelli (aka Maximus Orion) to the show to preview RPW’s “Fall Brawl” in depth, discusses getting a 20x20 wrestling ring for his high school graduation (which laid the foundation for RPW), how the Maximus character came about and what influences it drew from, paying his dues, and how his mother went from being critical of buying the wrestling ring to a main-event performer last Spring. Plus, Mike tackles the big news of the last week, including CM Punk’s dismissal from AEW, WWE and AEW premium live events, AAW Pro and Freelance Wrestling results and other local highlights.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
One of Chicago’s biggest LGBTQ+ wrestlers, The “Dad-Bod Demigod” Joey Mayberry joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk about his journey from Florida to Chicago, working with some notable names, what helped rekindle his passion for wrestling during some dark times, background in theater, being a part of welcoming locker rooms in places such as Chicago Style Wrestling and POWW Entertainment, how and he and Jillian got together, participating in “EFFY’s Big Gay Brunch” and more. Plus, Mike discusses the passing of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk, AEW’s big week, NWA 75 highlights and local events such as AAW, Freelance Wrestling, POWW, SuperWrestlers Strike Back and GCW.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s been a belt collector over the last year or two in the Midwest scene, he’s “Sexy Violence” Quinn Whittock and he holds the Frontline Pro Championship and Frontline Pro Battle Championship and Wrestle League Championship and is a former Rocket Pro Wrestling Champion. Whittock makes his debut on Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his career, being a coach for some younger wrestlers, emulating Jeff Hardy, meeting Ben McCoy and helping mold Shaq Jordan, his upcoming Tables, Ladders and Chairs match against Aaron Stone at RPW, plus some character named Vlad Bladder, Teen Vampire. Plus, High5Tom of the Midwest Wrestling Roundup joins us to recap ICW Milwaukee’s “Insane 8,” while Mike talks Chicago Style Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, Squared Circle Megastars, SuperWrestlers Strike Back, AEW All In and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
From under the learning tree of Chicago Style Wrestling and “Ice Pick” Vic Capri comes Michael “Vice Grip” Gonzalez, who joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his training, how ‘90s wrestling inspired him to get into the business, best advice he’s received from Capri, Alpha Zeta Zeta, recovering from knee surgery, his time at the Super Bowl as a Chiefs fan and much more. Plus, Mike recaps 2econd Wrestling’s festive “Half Nelson. Full Force” event, talks POWW Entertainment, CSW among other local events.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast gets into the VIP room when we welcome “The King of Clubs” Jason Midas to the show for the first time. We talk about Midas’ experience as a circus and burlesque performer, deciding to get into the wrestling business in his 30s, his wrestling influences, his utility roles as a manager, ring announcer and broadcaster, getting a golden opportunity in 2econd Wrestling, a little bit of Freelance and Freelance Underground and a preview this weekend’s 2econd show, “Half Nelson. Full Force.” Plus, Mike offers his takes on SummerSlam and gives WWE a fun idea to extend Gunther’s Intercontinental Championship reign, and recaps news and notes from Freelance Underground (with exclusive audio from “Iron Demon” Shane Mercer), DREAMWAVE and POWW Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A graduate of the famous Black and Brave Wrestling Academy, “Sabotage” Sean Logan is on the rise on the local scene with promotions such as AAW Pro, Freelance Underground and 2econd Wrestling and is currently one-half of the Iron Spirit Pro Tag Team Champions with Gunner Brave. Logan joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss being trained by Harley Race and Seth Rollins, teaming with Gunner Brave, being a part of John E. Bravo’s crew in AAW, his “Sean Login” character in 2econd Wrestling and more. Plus, Mike recaps action from WAW North America’s “A Knight To Remember” (with exclusive audio from Mustang Mike), Freelance Wrestling, GLCW and NXT and previews SummerSlam and a huge weekend around the area.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
You saw her shine in World Class Championship Wrestling and Jim Crockett Promotions (of the NWA) in the ‘80s. The “Perfect 10” Baby Doll joins Windy City Slam Podcast to help preview WAW North America’s “A Knight To Remember” event, her daughter, Samantha Starr’s match against Stacy Shadows, working in the red-hot WCCW territory, hot she got into the business, her family lineage in wrestling, getting advice from Jake “The Snake” Roberts, time in Crockett with Tully Blanchard and the crazy travel schedule and much more. Plus, Mike recaps the highlights of an action-packed weekend locally and previews Freelance Wrestling and Rockford Damage Inc. among upcoming local events.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Legendary manager and wrestler C.Red and “Da Kang” Myles Mercer of The A.R.C. join Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about their appearance at WAW North America’s “A Knight To Remember” event and break down some of the main matches on the show, how Mercer got his nickname “Da Kang of the Whole Show,” C.Red’s recent experience with the NWA, Mercer’s upcoming Crash Tested Wrestling Championship defense against Marshe Rockett and Cody James and more. Plus, Mike discusses AAW Pro’s “Never Say Die” and previews Chicago Style Wrestling, 2econd Wrestling, CTW, Southland Championship Wrestling and much more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Longtime Chicago-area manager The Sinister Minister of Fear and the newest member of his Evil Horde, “It’s Ya Boi” Mason Percs, join Windy City Slam Podcast to talk WAW North America’s “A Knight To Remember” event and Percs’ match against Mustang Mike for the vacant WAW North American Championship, some of the other matches on the show, the chemistry building between Minister and Percs, what Percs has learned in the last year while Minister shares a piece of his history with men such as Bob Luce, Dick The Bruiser, “Yukon” Moose Cholak, Fritz Von Erich, Buddy Roberts and more. Plus, Mike recaps some highlights from local indie wrestling and previews AAW Pro and POWW Entertainment shows.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Former WWE referee Justin King, who will be part of the officiating team at WAW North America’s “A Knight To Remember” later this month, joined Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the star-studded event in Tinley Park on July 28 and who he’s looking forward to working with, his relationship with Thom Latimer, working with fellow Illinois guys Jack Doan and Chad Patton, working as a Da Cobra’s manager with Resistance Pro, being honored at the Midwest Wrestling Reunion last year. Plus, Mike recaps WWE Money In The Bank, Freelance Wrestling and Warrior Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The men behind the phenomenon known as Warrior Wrestling, Steve Tortorello and Eric Hamilton, return to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the fifth anniversary of Warrior, their favorite moments, being a stepping stone for tomorrow’s stars, what’s next for the company and a breakdown of “Friday Night Lights” back at the football stadium at Marian Catholic – the swan song for the original home for Warrior – a show that includes talents such as Matt Cardona, KC Navarro, Gringo Loco, El Hijo Del Vikingo, WARHORSE, Konosuke Takeshita, Storm Grayson, Trevor Outlaw, Jordan Kross and more. Plus, Mike talks AEW and WWE and previews Freelance Wrestling among other local events.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Wrestling superagent Chazz Moretti returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about and break down WAW North America’s “A Knight To Remember” coming to Tinley Park on July 28. Moretti discusses several of the top matches, including WAW World Champion Zak Zodiac against Thom Latimer and Kamille defending her NWA World Women’s Championship against “Sweet” Saraya Knight, his relationship with the Knight family and working shows for them in the UK and much more. Plus, Mike talks CM Punk and Skye Blue in AEW, recaps DREAMWAVE Wrestling, previews Fusion Wrestling Chicago and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Two years ago, pro wrestling was just a dream for Warren C. Freiberg III, Esq. Now Freiberg is the High Voltage Champion in Southland Championship Wrestling after a seemingly improbable journey of dropping 140 pounds and starting his wrestling training in his late 30s. Freiberg joined Windy City Slam Podcast to share his story of sheer persistence and dedication, proving to Hunter Paine that he can hang, influence behind his promo work, what era drew him to wrestling, the latest with Punitive Damages, how far he can possibly go in wrestling and more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling and The Starlight Invitational, talks about the issue that forced AAW to cancel its show and previews DREAMWAVE Wrestling among other shows this weekend.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Freelance Wrestling World Champion Storm Grayson returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his title match against Craig Mitchell at Freelance Vs. The World 9, working as a heel in Warrior Wrestling alongside Frank the Clown and Trevor Outlaw, getting a seal of approval from Robert “Ego” Anthony, getting more opportunities as an extra for AEW and WWE, his typical week and more. Plus, Mike recaps POWW Entertainment’s weekend of shows, including the “You Better Work” Pride show with reaction from Mateo Valentine and new POWW Midwest Champion Mason Percs. We also preview Freelance, AAW Pro, C3 Ultimate Wrestling and The Starlight Invitational and look back at Chicago stars doing well at the NWA Crockett Cup.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chicago Style Wrestling Tag Team Champion Mateo Valentine returns to Windy City Slam to discuss and preview POWW Entertainment’s first-ever Pride show, “You Better Work,” coming to Lombard on June 4. Valentine tells the story of how the show came about, his upcoming dream match against EFFY, going from ring crew to main event in POWW, competing in an all-queer main event at All Heel Wrestling against Dog-Faced Bastard Greg Murray, his recent match against Pauly Thomaselli in Fusion Wrestling Chicago and more. Plus, Mike recaps the WWE-AEW-NXT shows and AHW’s recent “Defiance” event.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The No. 1 contender to the POWW Heavyweight Championship and multi-time former champ Scott Spade joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his championship match against Hunter Paine on June 3 during POWW Entertainment’s double-shot weekend, his match against “Golden Boy” Greg Anthony at WAW North America’s “A Knight to Remember,” being a fighting champion, helping train NXT star Tony D’Angelo and his vintage mint-on-card Masters of the Universe collection. Plus, Mike digs deep into Chicago Style Wrestling’s “Ode to Valor” where two new champions were crowned and previews a big weekend ahead including WWE, AEW, NXT, Crash Tested Wrestling and Illiana Pro Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The Symbols, Joey Roth and Roxi Heart, join Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about what they have in store for WAW North America’s “A Knight to Remember” and some of the top talent on the show, what happened at Rocket Pro’s “Kicks on 66” and some thoughts on “Rockstar” Jonny Nigh, Damien Saint and Bruiser Mass Index. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling and Freelance Underground and previews Chicago Style Wrestling, Southland Championship and All Heel Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Based in Northeastern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin, Black and Brave graduate Perfection is on the rise and the cocksure one joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk about possibly being the influence for Seth Rollins’ WWE wardrobe, the inspiration of a WWE legend who made his debut on the day Perfection was born, Zeke Zeeshe, Jordan Kross, Shinsuke Nakamura, his infatuation with bringing a full-length mirror to the ring, upcoming matches for All Heel Wrestling and The Heathen’s Starlight Invitational and more. Plus, Mike recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Kicks on 66” with exclusive comments from Aaron Stone, Connor Hopkins, The Amazing Turtle and Koa Laxamana, and a fun Fusion Wrestling show, plus talk about WWE Backlash, AAW Pro, Freelance and Freelance Underground.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Eight years into the business, “Dream Breaker” Aaron Stone has found some success over the last couple of years, winning championships and rising up the ranks of several Chicagoland independent promotions. Stone joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the chase for the Rocket Pro Wrestling Championship and his upcoming match against Quinn Whittock at “Kicks on 66,” trying to spoil the plans of RPW General Manager Damien Saint, wrestling in GALLI Lucha Libre against stars such as Sam Adonis, Axel Rico and Skayde, the atmosphere of a GALLI crowd, stepping up after the early part of the pandemic, getting training from Rion Skillz, holding championships in GALLI, Illiana Pro Wrestling and C3 Ultimate Wrestling, potential dream matches and more. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from the area and previews AAW Pro, POWW Entertainment, Fusion Wrestling and Rocket Pro.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Davison Sarai has quite the story – she is a transwoman, a professional therapist and broke into professional wrestling in her 40s. Sarai joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about her decision to start in the wrestling business decades after doing some backyard stuff with friends as a teenager, advice she gives to other transgender women, how doing a wrestling podcast got her discovered, influence of Nyla Rose, working with No Coast as their personal therapist at Rocket Pro Wrestling, expanding her reach around the Chicago area with AllStar Lucha Libre and Chicagoland Championship Wrestling and more. Plus, Mike recaps Chicago Style Wrestling, DREAMWAVE, Night of the SuperWrestlers (thanks to Pat Ackerman of The Lovely Intoxicated Men) and previews 2econd Wrestling and POWW Entertainment among other upcoming events.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A self-professed late bloomer, Jackson “Stampede” Larkin is starting to take over Chicagoland independent wrestling and he tells us his story on this week’s Windy City Slam Podcast. Larkin shares how he got his start, how many great wrestling minds helped piece together the man known as “Stampede,” how he grew into his current physique, the influence of C.Red, how a car ride with Elayna Black (aka NXT’s Cora Jade) got him some opportunities in the Twin Cities, getting noticed in the Chicago area with places such as 2econd Wrestling, C3 Ultimate Wrestling and Chicagoland Championship Wrestling, and his beef with Ezio Orlandi. Plus, Pat Ackerman of The Lovely Intoxicated Men joins the show to break down Rocket Pro’s “Spring Break” and Mike recaps AAW and Freelance and previews Chicago Style Wrestling, DREAMWAVE and The Night of The Superwrestlers.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Longtime friends Mason Conrad and Joey Marx talk about teaming up as The Heroes of Our Time as they joined Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time. Conrad and Marx talk about their recent tour of Mexico, working as The OG’z as heels in GALLI Lucha Libre, friendships with Matt Bacaling, Big Jon Crowley, Carlos Robles and James Russo, time in Freelance Underground and Zelo Pro, expanding their reach in working for new promotions, Mason’s love for Star Wars and more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Underground “Into the Fire” with exclusive comments from new FU Independent Champion Chico Suave. There’s also talk of NWA 312, AAW Pro, Freelance Wrestling and Rocket Pro Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Former two-time World Heavyweight Champion EC3 joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his NWA National Championship match with the familiar-looking Cyon at NWA 312, his mind-set shift with Control Your Narrative following his WWE release, reconnecting with Billy Corgan after working with him in IMPACT Wrestling, his well-executed storyline with Rockstar Spud in IMPACT, the old-school vibe of the NWA mixed with traditional pay-per-view wrestling, his past relationship with NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Tyrus, helping Psycho Boy Fodder get quickly acclimated to the business and his recent rivalry with Jordan Kross. Plus, Mike recaps action from WrestleMania 39 and NXT Stand and Deliver and previews NWA 312 and Freelance Underground.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Longtime Chicago-area wrestler Jay Bradley joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss NWA 312 coming to Highland Park in early April, his chemistry with Wrecking Ball Legursky as The Fixers, long relationship with NWA owner Billy Corgan, the NWA’s old-school vision, working local indies such as the LWF, Resistance Pro and Pro Wrestling Blitz, some of his favorite local opponents over the years and much more. Plus, Mike recaps action from AAW Epic and Warrior Wrestling 29 and offers predictions and insight on WrestleMania 39 and NXT Stand and Deliver.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
AAW Pro Executive Producer Trent Zuberi previews AAW Epic – the 19th Anniversary Event – and breaks down some of the main matches. He details the company’s history of great, internationally-known talent, how he hooked up with one of the Midwest’s premier wrestling organizations, what makes AAW shows so special and much more. Plus, Mike recaps a hectic All Heel Wrestling “March of War,” which featured a main event championship match between LGBTQ+ athletes in Mateo Valentine and Dog-Faced Bastard Greg Murray and a shocking conclusion. There’s also talk of Chicago Style Wrestling, Southland Championship Wrestling, Warrior Wrestling, Fusion Wrestling and Crash Tested Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
“Dog-Faced Bastard” Greg Murray joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his extreme three-way brawl against Scott Spade and Kyzyle at Rockford Damage Inc., his upcoming All Heel Wrestling Championship match against Mateo Valentine, training and camaraderie at Chicago Style Wrestling, working with Trog the Caveman as The Bone Daddies at POWW Entertainment, his emotional day at “EFFY’s Big Gay Brunch” last summer and much more. Plus, Mike recaps SSW HORSEPOWER with exclusive comments from Jordan Kross following his match against EC3 and previews weekend events at CSW, POWW and AHW.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
From the basketball court and the streets come “One Man Dynasty” Darius Latrell and “Prince 100” Koda Hernandez as the Freelance Underground Tag Team Champions, Pick N’ Pop, join Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time as a team. They discuss whose idea it was to put them together, wrestling teams such as the Coco Buffs and the Brothers of Funstruction, rivalry with the Bang Bros, their creative vignettes and promos, the growth of the Freelance Wrestling Academy and the upcoming FWA student show, frustrations with former WWE Superstar Swoggle at 2econd Wrestling, Eddie Guerrero’s influence on Hernandez and more. Plus, Pat Ackerman of the Lovely Intoxicated Men returns to recap Rocket Pro’s “Shamrock Showdown.” Mike also talks AEW Revolution, POWW Entertainment, Freelance Wrestling, SSW and much more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes back friend of the show “The Punk Rock Prince” Jordan Kross to discuss his rise in the Midwest independents, including a regular spot at Warrior Wrestling, his run of luck at Warrior, his rematch with EC3 at SSW HORSEPOWER coming up on March 10 in Kenosha, how fans helped him get connected with 2econd Wrestling, who helped propel him into what he is today, charting his growth with that of contemporary Kal Herro and much more. Plus, Mike previews AEW Revolution and looks ahead at the weekend of events, including POWW Entertainment and Rocket Pro Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes CBS58 Milwaukee news anchor Mike Curkov, originally from Chicago’s Northwest suburbs, to discuss his itch to become a wrestler, emphasis on taking it seriously, working a feud against former WWE Superstar Kevin Thorn/Mordecai at Great Lakes Championship Wrestling, which Attitude Era moment pulled him into watching wrestling, who trained him for his ring appearances and his upcoming match at SSW’s HORSEPOWER on March 10 in Kenosha. Plus, Mike recaps 2econd Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling, Warrior Wrestling, Rockford Damage Inc., ICW Milwaukee and AAW Pro, which featured the shocking return of Robert “Ego” Anthony, who said he’s done with Freelance Wrestling. We also look back at WWE’s Elimination Chamber and the Roman Reigns-Sami Zayn saga.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Coming up on nearly four years in the wrestling business, Kayla Kassidy has grown on the Midwestern independent scene and gained opportunities in the NWA and MLW. Kassidy joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk about her time in wrestling, including working with Jazz and Madusa/Alundra Blayze, her experience against Max the Impaler, stops in Freelance and Freelance Underground and her upcoming debut this weekend at 2econd Wrestling against Heather Monroe, working with Billie Starkz, adopting a personality that she hated growing up while playing a heel, her influences, and being part of an elite class of performers who have been Ohio Valley Wrestling Women’s Champion. Mike also recaps Freelance and Freelance Underground with exclusive reaction from new Freelance World Champion Storm Grayson and previews an immense weekend of action around Chicago and beyond.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
After strutting his stuff pretty much everywhere for the last two decades, IMPACT Wrestling newcomer Dirty Dango joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss IMPACT’s upcoming events in the Chicago area, reuniting with some familiar faces, his goals in the company, his brief tag team with Robert Anthony and more. Plus, we pay tribute to the legendary Leaping Lanny Poffo (aka The Genius) with exclusive never-before-heard audio from STARRCAST 2018. In addition, Pat Ackerman of the Lovely Intoxicated Men drops by to recap Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Cupid Carnage” while Mike also talks NXT Vengeance Day, POWW Entertainment, Freelance, Freelance Underground, DREAMWAVE and Squared Circle Megastars.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chicago veteran indie wrestler Craig Mitchell joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss Freelance Wrestling’s upcoming charity event “RedHawk Rumble” at Marist High School, growing up in the business, the early days of Freelance, his longtime rivalry with GPA, working through an Achilles’ injury while wrestling Bryan Keith and more. Mike also recaps a strong Royal Rumble, including the Sami Zayn-Bloodline dynamic, and previews Rocket Pro Wrestling and POWW Entertainment shows.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Ezio Orlandi is starting to rise on the local scene and “Beyond Alpha” joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his training at Freelance Wrestling Academy and The Nightmare Factory (with QT Marshall, Cody Rhodes and Glacier), how fellow college wrestler “Chief of Beef” Hunk Kasady pointed him in the right direction, amateur wrestling compared to the pro style, upcoming matches for AllStar Lucha Libre and 2econd Wrestling, working for Freelance and Freelance Underground and more. Mike also recaps Warrior Wrestling and GLCW from over the weekend and previews upcoming shows from around the area.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With a background in dancing, Shelly “The Bombshell” burst onto the Chicagoland independent scene in the spring of 2022 and made immediate waves. Shelly joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss training at Steve Boz’s school, the emotions of her first career match against AEW star Skye Blue in Chicago Style Wrestling, getting advice from Vic Capri, working with Mario Pardua and Eric Schultz as Team Babushka, the family camaraderie of CSW, having Max Caster freestyle on her in SSW and more. Mike also recaps CSW and Freelance Wrestling from over the weekend and previews Warrior Wrestling 27, Southland Championship Wrestling and Great Lakes Championship Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Coming back to local independent wrestling after a long hiatus, Koa Laxamana just wants to have fun doing what he loves. Laxamana joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss the different stages of his wrestling career, competitive bodybuilding, his visit to the WCW Power Plant, working out with Hulk Hogan as a 19-year-old aspiring wrestler, return to Southland Championship Wrestling and working with POWW Entertainment and Rocket Pro. Plus, Pat Ackerman of the Lovely Intoxicated Men joins Mike to recap Rocket Pro’s “Resolution,” while Mike also talks POWW, Chicago Style Wrestling and Freelance.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
From a short experiment of working as a wrestler to becoming a self-made man as a graphic designer for wrestling event posters and refereeing 900 matches in between, Derek Sharp of Curtain Jerker Designs has seen pretty much everything in independent wrestling. Sharp talks about his experiences, road stories, how he started his business and coming up with themes and concepts for posters to help bring fans to shows. Plus, Mike recaps a hot AAW “Unstoppable” show and previews Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and True Privilege Wrestling events.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
From North of the Illinois-Wisconsin border, Sierra has become one of the Midwest’s top female wrestlers. Sierra, the Chicago Style Wrestling Women’s Champion and No. 1 contender to the AAW Women’s Championship, joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss her journey, coming up in the business with Frankie DeFalco’s Brew City Wrestling, her achievements, her upcoming match against Christi Jaynes at AAW “Unstoppable,” breaking through in CSW, traveling and tag-teaming with her boyfriend, Joey “Jet” Avalon and more. Plus, Mike previews the weekend in local wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
WWE alumnus Maven joins Episode #150 of Windy City Slam Podcast, a special early Christmas present for Windy City Slam supporters. We discuss his WWE career, Tough Enough, his favorite WWE moment (hint: It's not dropkicking The Undertaker out of the 2002 Royal Rumble), his current job, wrestlers with which he still stays in contact, rough times, his favorite TV show and many more unplanned topics. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Underground with the big Calvin Tankman-Project M.ON.I.X. title match, Freelance Wrestling and Warrior Wrestling with assistance from Pro Wrestling Enforcer’s Sean Lennon.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chicago independent wrestling superstar Project M.O.N.I.X. returned to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss the journey to his upcoming Freelance Underground Championship match against Calvin Tankman at “The Final Countdown,” James Russo’s belief in him, his battle with Chico Suave and leaving the door open for their friendship and much more. Plus, Pro Wrestling Enforcer’s Sean Lennon stops by to recap 2econd Wrestling’s “Dynasty” and preview Warrior Wrestling 26. Plus, Mike talks DREAMWAVE Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling and Freelance Underground while next week’s guest introduces himself to us.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
“Yours Rudely” Trevor Outlaw is one of a kind, according to himself, and Windy City Slam Podcast welcomed back the polarizing Chicago wrestler to discuss his ongoing feud with Matt Knicks at Freelance Wrestling, banding together with Frank the Clown and FTC LLC, his upcoming match against Mance Warner at Warrior Wrestling, holding grudges and becoming the best at whatever he does. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance, Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and Blizzard Brawl and previews big shows from DREAMWAVE Wrestling and 2econd Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomed longtime Chicago wrestler Paul Thomaselli to discuss working with some well-known names such as Claudio Castagnoli, Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn, the many companies for which he’s worked, ringside hazards, the Thomaselli clan, family, tattoos, Reese’s candy and much more. Plus, Mike recaps WWE Survivor Series and previews another big weekend of action, including POWW Entertainment, Rocket Pro, Northland Pro, Freelance Wrestling and GLCW's "Blizzard Brawl."
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomed legendary Chicago wrestling personality Billy Whack and we discuss the rise and fall of the LWF (Lunatic Wrestling Federation) from its underground origins to becoming legitimate in 1997, his time with Pro Wrestling Blitz, relationship with the Kross family, his love for 1980s and 1990s toys (including Masters of the Universe) and his upcoming “Night of the SUPERWRESTLERS” project. Plus, Mike recaps a red-hot weekend of action, including an in-depth report from All Heel Wrestling’s “WrestleHaven,” plus Chicago Style Wresling, Freelance Wrestling, Freelance Underground and AEW Full Gear and a preview of this weekend’s action, including AAW Pro.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomed back Chicago independent wrestler Missa Kate to talk about her evolution, including her NWA run, road stories with NWA brethren, a taste of AEW Dark, recalling her conversation with Maria Kanellis at WrestleMania weekend in 2021 and parlaying that into a role with Women’s Wrestling Army, her upcoming match with Leslie La Muñeca at All Heel Wrestling’s “WrestleHaven,” her street fight with Heather Reckless at Berwyn Championship Wrestling and creating designs for her wrestling gear. Plus, Mike hits the highlights of NWA “Hard Times 3,” previews AEW Full Gear and a loaded weekend in the Chicago area, including Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling, Freelance Underground and AHW.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomed 2022 Jim Lynam Memorial Tournament winner “Big Beef” Gnarls Garvin, who will challenge Jake Something for the AAW Championship at “The Windy City Classic” on Nov. 25. Beef talks about building confidence by defeating Mike Bennett to gain momentum heading into the JLMT, his impressive run in the tournament, which throwback wrestlers he emulates and studies and much more. Plus, Mike recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Harvest Havoc” with exclusive post-show reaction from Gunner Brave and “Dreambreaker” Aaron Stone and also reviews POWW’s WrestleRage 20 and WWE Crown Jewel.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Rocket Pro Wrestling General Manager Damien Saint joined Windy City Slam Podcast to delve inside the reasons for his actions last Spring that put The Fabulous Idols in charge of RPW, his first few months as GM, this weekend’s stacked “Harvest Havoc” show in Joliet, his beefs with JBek and Steve Ahrendt, his time in the U.S. Army and much more. Plus, Mike recaps 2econd Wrestling and Rockford Damage Inc. and previews POWW Entertainment’s WrestleRage 20 and WWE Crown Jewel.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A veteran of nearly two decades, POWW Entertainment stalwart Scott Spade joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss the upcoming WrestleRage 20 event, POWW vs. Southland Championship Wrestling, how a fantasy camp got him into the business, wrestling nerdom, in-ring style, and appreciation of tag teams and old-school wrestling. Plus, Mike provides an in-depth recap of Freelance Underground’s “Same Ol’ Situation” featuring reaction from Storm Grayson, plus talk of Freelance Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The dominant Backwoods Brown returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss surpassing 1,000 days as GLCW Champion, tells a special story of lost wrestling gear being returned to him, previews One Fall Entertainment’s upcoming charity show “Pink Heals,” and talk about his beloved Chicago Bears. Plus, Mike provides an in-depth preview of Freelance Underground’s “Same Ol’ Situation” in Joliet, recaps AAW’s Jim Lynam Memorial Tournament and POWW Entertainment and previews Freelance Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling and GALLIMania.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Sportskeeda reporter and AAW Pro backstage interviewer Kevin Kellam joins Windy City Slam Podcast to preview the Jim Lynam Memorial Tournament, discuss what Lynam meant to the company, the AAW fan experience and much more. Plus, Mike recaps SSW’s “They’re Here and with exclusive audio of Jordan Kross following his SSW Tag Team Championship victory. We also recap WWE Extreme Rules, and IMPACT Wrestling’s Bound For Glory and preview the week ahead in local wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Local pro wrestler “Mr. Made For TV” Tully Bertorelli joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his wrestling career with stops in Crash Tested Wrestling and Frontline Pro, the upcoming Chicagoland Championship Wrestling show in Michigan City, his burgeoning career as an actor and stunt performer in shows such as “Empire,” “Fargo” and “Chicago PD” and much more. Mike also recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling and the return of Warrior Wrestling and previews WWE Extreme Rules, IMPACT Bound For Glory and SSW’s “They’re Here.”
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Cousins Jordan Kross and Salem Crane join Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss their upcoming main-event match at SSW’s “They’re Here” on Oct. 8 in Kenosha, Wis., growing closer in recent years, Jordan’s big opportunity at Warrior Wrestling, Salem’s reaction to becoming ACW Champion and the inspiration behind his character, and much more. Mike also recaps Freelance Wrestling and Black Label Pro and previews a big weekend of action with Rocket Pro Wrestling, Northland Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and the return of Warrior.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Crash Tested Wrestling CEO Jed Williamson joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his history in the business, reflect on the passing of Ricky Dunlap and preview CTW’s “Whiplash” event. Mike also breaks down Chicago Style Wrestling’s epic “Falling Down” event, featuring a wild match between Joey “Jet” Avalon and Axel Rico, and previews Freelance Wrestling’s next show and other local events.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast presents a special episode to preview Chicago Style Wrestling’s “Falling Down” with special guests, Chicago legend Acid Jaz and No. 1 contender Axel Rico. We talk to Jaz about Da Soul Touchaz, character development and goofy humor during his matches, while Rico discusses about his upcoming CSW Championship match against Joey “Jet” Avalon, the youth movement in CSW, GALLI Lucha Libre, and the latest in his career. Mike also recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling's newsworthy “Fall Brawl” event.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Rocket Pro Wrestling owner Bill Schelli joins Windy City Slam Podcast to preview “Fall Brawl,” talk about the Joliet-based, family-friendly company and some character named Chet Gunderson. Meanwhile, Mike recaps a wild week, including The Wrestling Showcase (and we hear from Matt Cardona), AEW All Out, CM Punk and MJF craziness, WWE Clash at the Castle, AAW, Freelance and much more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Longtime wrestling podcaster, radio personality and Wizard World emcee Mo Lightning joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk AEW, All Out, WWE, favorite celebrities with whom he’s worked, including Stan Lee, podcasting with D-Von Dudley and more! Plus, Mike recaps covering All Heel Wrestling/Wicked F’n Wrestling in a thunderstorm and previews a huge week coming up in local and national wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
All Heel Wrestling Commissioner, The Heathen, and “The Voice of Violence” Phil Myers Sr. join Windy City Slam Podcast to preview and break down AHW/Wicked F’n Wrestling’s crossover show in Lake Geneva, Wis., on Aug. 28, plus we talk a little about how Heathen got into the wrestling business. Plus, Mike recaps Chicago Style Wrestling, including Axel Rico’s heartbreak, Black and Brave dominance, DREAMWAVE Wrestling and POWW Entertainment, and provides updates on local talents on the national scene.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Mario Pardua, who moved to Chicago from Poland to pursue his professional wrestling dreams three years ago, joined Windy City Slam Podcast as “The Polish Powerhouse” discusses his transition to America, his run in Chicago Style Wrestling, seeking out a school and reaching out to Steve Boz, teaming with Bombshell Shelly and Attorney Eric Schultz, working to become a future WWE Superstar, Polish cuisine and more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Underground, including Chico Suave’s No Holds Barred match against Project M.O.N.I.X., as well as IMPACT Wrestling’s Emergence show and previews an action-packed weekend with CSW, DREAMWAVE and POWW Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chicago fan favorite Chico Suave makes his first appearance on Windy City Slam Podcast to preview his No Holds Barred match vs. Project M.O.N.I.X. at Freelance Underground, discuss his roller-coaster relationship with M.O.N.I.X., stories from training and wrestling at GALLI Lucha Libre, influences behind his comedy wrestling, parody characters, Kurt Angle, expanding his travels and more. Plus, Mike recaps the Logan Square Screwjob at Freelance Wrestling and action from POWW Entertainment and previews IMPACT Wrestling in Chicago and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chicago wrestling personality Val Capone returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to preview Freelance Wrestling’s “Cheap Pop,” featuring Storm Grayson vs. Robert “Ego” Anthony for the Freelance World Championship with Mick Foley as special referee. Val also discusses Black Label Pro’s “The Gang Crosses the Line,” her affinity for inclusion in wrestling and more. Plus, Mike gives his thoughts on SummerSlam, the WWE shakeup and Ric Flair’s Final Match, and rounds up other news and events in the region.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
She’s just 17, but Billie Starkz is already shining in the independent wrestling scene, including reigning as 2econd Wrestling Champion and making a big splash in AAW Pro. Starkz joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss the growth of her career, balancing high school life with wrestling, experimenting as heel in Black Label Pro while wrestling as a babyface elsewhere, how “Big Starkz Brand” was created and more. In addition, two-time former IMPACT Wrestling Champion Eric Young joins us in advance of IMPACT’s upcoming shows in Chicago to discuss his evolving character, his two world title victories, being part of multiple factions and his NHL fandom. Plus, Mike talks the WWE shakeup, including Triple H taking over creative, SummerSlam, Ric Flair’s “final match” and reviews some tidbits from local promotions such as 2econd Wrestling, Northland Pro and All Heel Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s Mr. Warrior Wrestling, the self-proclaimed Freelance Frank Champion, WWE Network and Peacock Megastar and manager extraordinaire. Frank the Clown returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his takeover of the Chicago independent scene in places such as Warrior Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling and Freelance Underground, his beef with Athena, the upcoming Storm Grayson vs. Robert “Ego” Anthony rematch, his LA Rams winning the Super Bowl and more. Plus, Mike recaps AAW Pro, Chicago Style Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and the Midwest Wrestling Reunion with soundbites from ring announcing legend Mr. Ricolo and former WWE referee Justin King.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Newly crowned Freelance Wrestling Champion Storm Grayson, one of the fastest rising stars in the Chicagoland area, joined Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk about the emotion of his victory over Robert “Ego” Anthony, going from a skinny kid in a mask in GALLI Lucha Libre to where he is now through his hard work during the pandemic shutdown, recent work with Warrior Wrestling, WWE and AEW, being “respectfully annoying” in hopes gaining more opportunities, spending time with Mustafa Ali, how wrestling Bryan Keith helped with his ascension and more. Plus, Mike runs down local tidbits and previews in a big weekend in the Chicagoland area, including AAW Pro, Chicago Style Wrestling and POWW Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Wrestling super-agent Chazz Moretti returns to Windy City Slam Podcast and this time he goes inside the upcoming Midwest Wrestling Reunion, which takes place in Lake Zurich on July 17. Chazz and Mike discuss the honorees and what the MWR is all about. Plus, Mike recaps some great wrestling action from last week, including Freelance Underground, Freelance, Ego Pro Wrestling and an outstanding Money In The Bank show with some great surprises.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s a guy with superhuman strength and incredible agility and he has a golden opportunity in front of him. Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes “Iron Demon” Shane Mercer to the show to discuss his upcoming Freelance Underground title match against Calvin Tankman, time with Game Changer Wrestling, training regimen, feats of strength, wrestling inspirations and more. Plus, Mike kicks down the Forbidden Door, previews Money In The Bank, and talks Freelance Wrestling, Freelance Undergound, Warrior Wrestling and POWW Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes POWW Entertainment rising prospect “It’s Ya Boi” Mason Percs to discuss his return to the ring from injury as a freshly-minted babyface, his relationship with Jimmy Blaze, upcoming match with Kyzyle, how his time at Full Sail University produced a memorable moment for him during an NXT show and his background in media production. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling and Warrior Wrestling, plus talk about IMPACT Slammiversary, Forbidden Door and much more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The men behind the action-packed Warrior Wrestling promotion, Steve Tortorello and Eric Hamilton (who has a late run-in), join us on Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the busy times for Warrior, including taking their show on the road, upcoming dates in Grand Rapids, Mich, and in Chicago on the afternoon of the Forbidden Door show, the return of the Stadium Series, and shoehorning all the preparation for their shows with their real-life jobs and family responsibilities. Plus, Mike takes a quick tour through the national scene and recaps AAW and other local highlights while previewing Freelance vs. The World.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
You’ve seen him around ringside at many of Chicago’s independent wrestling shows. Wrestling With Unicorns was established with (literally) the blood, sweat and tears of Martin Carrillo and his brother Jon Huerta. Carrillo joined Windy City Slam Podcast and explained how attending an AAW show as a fan in 2015 started the empire of WWU, how he got on the other side of the barrier, working for AAW, Warrior Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling and finally many promotions across the country, including Game Changer Wrestling and EVOLVE, seeing his footage on AEW television and much more. Plus, Mike recaps WWE Hell In A Cell, NXT In Your House, Black Label Pro, POWW Entertainment and GLCW and previews AAW and GALLI Lucha Libre shows.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The Master of Team Alfonso Dojo, Freelance Wrestling Academy prospect Alfonso Gonzalez joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss why he’s “the best around,” basing his character from an iconic 80’s movie, plus his early success in Freelance, which includes victories over the likes of Project M.O.N.I.X. and Kylie Rae, scramble matches, his upcoming appearance for Black Label Pro, his short-term goals and much more. Plus, Mike recaps AEW Double or Nothing and CM Punk’s title win, Freelance Underground’s Four Quarters with more M.O.N.I.X. madness and a stacked Warrior Wrestling 22 show in the St. Louis area.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
In a much-anticipated interview, Project M.O.N.I.X. returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to peel back the curtain on “The Final Phase” and “The Ultimate Swerve,” discusses his match with Matt Knicks at Freelance Underground’s “Four Quarters,” how his beef with Knicks began, his thoughts on Isaias Velazquez, Xavier Sky and Kylie Rae and more. Plus, Mike previews AEW Double or Nothing, recaps Freelance’s “Over The Top Rope” and discusses other local companies such as Berwyn Championship Wrestling, Warrior Wrestling and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
One of Chicagoland independent wrestling’s most-known voices, Kirby “The Voice” Alexander, joins the show to discuss ring announcing for Freelance Wrestling, Freelance Underground and Warrior Wrestling, juggling ring announcing with broadcasting, not using note cards, a personal story about Nick Gage and upcoming Freelance and Freelance Underground events. Plus, Mike recaps Rocket Pro, Rockford Damage Inc., GALLiversario 15 and Control Your Narrative/GLCW and previews Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling and Berwyn Championship Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Four-year veteran THE Ryan Matthews grants Windy City Slam Podcast his first pro wrestling interview. Matthews talks about his time with Chicago Style Wrestling (where he trained), Berwyn Championship Wrestling and Rocket Pro Wrestling, upcoming matches with Damien Deschain, Chico Suave and Vic Capri, his vocal and musical talents, arm wrestling, TJ Steel, Skye Blue, screaming, big heads and more. Plus, Mike recaps WrestleMania Backlash, POWW Entertainment and previews Rocket Pro, Squared Circle Megastars, GALLI Lucha Libre and Control Your Narrative/GLCW.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s a late bloomer to the wrestling business, but Counselor Eric Schultz is making a name for himself around the Chicago scene in places such as Chicago Style Wrestling, Northland Pro and Crash Tested Wrestling. Schultz joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss how going to an indie show in 2019 and a talk with a local star steered him to start in the wrestling business, his relationship with Mario Pardua, clashes with Steve Ahrendt, matches with Cody James and Shawn Danger and much more. Plus, Mike recaps All Heel Wrestling, AAW, Black Label Pro and Freelance Underground and previews upcoming events.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Emerging Chicago independent wrestling superstar Mateo Valentine returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the evolution of his career, his crazy Beauty Supply Match against Joey Mayberry at Chicago Style Wrestling, series with Scott Spade at POWW Entertainment, working at NLS Is For Everyone, his upcoming appearance at All Heel Wrestling and the inspiration that Mickie James vs. Trish Stratus had on him. Plus, Mike recaps CSW, Freelance Wrestling and Warrior Wrestling and previews another big weekend in local wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Former WWE Superstar James Ellworth joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his upcoming appearance at Project Revolution Wrestling, his run with WWE, wrestling David Arquette at Warrior Wrestling and working with Grim’s Toy Show (GTS Wrestling). Plus, Mike recaps POWW Entertainment and New Japan’s “Windy City Riot” and previews a huge weekend around the region, including Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling, Warrior Wrestling, Berwyn Championship Wrestling, Big Time Wrestling and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes Chicago Style Wrestling promoter, trainer and current Metra Division Superstar Steve Boz, who previews CSW’s next event, “Bad Friday,” talks about coming through Windy City Wrestling, working with guys such as Christopher Daniels and Acid Jaz and the satisfaction of training emerging young talent. Plus, Mike talks Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and New Japan’s “Windy City Riot.”
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast breaks down the top moments of WrestleMania weekend – including the WWE return of Cody Rhodes, Steve Austin, Vince McMahon, celebrity involvement, the women’s matches and what’s next for Roman Reigns – with All Heel Wrestling’s “Voice of Violence” Phil Myers Sr. and former WWE.com writer Jordan Garretson. Plus, local indie wrestler Cody James joins the show to talk about his in-person experience in Dallas while Mike discusses POWW Entertainment and Rocket Pro Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With the amount of quality independent promotions in the Chicagoland area, Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes Pro Wrestling Enforcer Podcast host Sean Lennon to break down the best companies and wrestlers around Chicago and we also talk a little WWE and WrestleMania. Plus, Mike previews WrestleMania and recaps news from local promotions, including Black Label Pro and POWW Entertainment.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Taught by WWE Superstar Seth Rollins and Marek Brave, Joliet native Gunner Brave is quickly ascending in the wrestling business, already winning the Rocket Pro Wrestling Outer Limits Championship and the “Best In The Midwest Tournament,” We talk to Gunner about his “unsanctioned match” against Brooks Berna in Rocket Pro, debut in Freelance Underground against his good friend, JJ Garrett, getting advice from Becky Lynch and recovering quickly from a scary injury last year. Plus, Mike recaps a huge weekend in Chicagoland wrestling, including Freelance Wrestling, Freelance Underground, AAW Pro, Chicago Style Wrestling, Southland Championship Wrestling and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s the Father of Freelance Wrestling and has enjoyed over a decade in the wrestling business. “The Purple Papi” Matt Knicks joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss the evolution of Freelance, the start of his career while training under Steve Boz, liking music that came before his time, his experience on AEW Dynamite, his rivalry with Project M.O.N.I.X., and the youth of Freelance. Plus, Mike reflects on Scott Hall, recaps Warrior Wrestling 20 and previews an action-packed weekend in Chicagoland wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Longtime Chicago independent wrestler “The Underwear Model” Eric Priest joined Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the different stages of his wrestling career, working with AAW Pro, Steel Domain, Lunatic Wrestling Federation, as well as WWE, why he decided to come back for one last run, strange places to change clothes and more. Plus, Mike recaps AEW Revolution and 2econd Wrestling, talks Freelance Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and NLS Is For Everyone and previews Warrior Wrestling 20.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s been in the ring with John Cena and Brock Lesnar. Zach Gowen was WWE’s first one-legged wrestler and he joined Windy City Slam Podcast for a candid conversation about his wrestling career, overcoming adversity, traveling down some dark paths, history with Chicago indies such as AAW Pro and Freelance Wrestling and his upcoming appearance at 2econd Wrestling. Plus, Mike recaps POWW Entertainment, Freelance Underground and GLCW and previews AEW Revolution and several shows across the region.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s an animal aficionado, a cigar lover and motorcycle enthusiast. He’s the bodyguard for POWW Entertainment's Noize Booze and Tattoos (Scott Spade and Ruff Crossing), the 6-foot-12 monster, TINY! He joins us to talk about POWW’s next two shows in Bridgeview and Twin Lakes, Wis., club stories with former WWE and WCW talent and battle royal strategy. Plus, Mike recaps Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling, Black Label Pro and previews a huge weekend around the region.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s been piling up some big wins in Zelo Pro and Big Jon Crowley joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk all about it. He discusses his match last weekend against WARHORSE and upcoming bout against Beer City Bruiser, his brief infatuation with the Tennessee Titans during his youth, moving closer to Chicago, his future in the business and more. Plus, Mike recaps Warrior Wrestling 19 and Zelo Pro’s “Violent Valentines,” plus touches on news from Fusion Pro Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling, Berwyn Championship Wrestling and Black Label Pro.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Two-thirds of the Next Level Soldiers, Kota Holliday and Jax Johnson, join Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the March 5 card “NLS is for Everyone,” a diverse, all-inclusive wrestling show at Berwyn Eagles Club, how the event came together, and an exclusive talent announcement not yet released to the public. Plus, Mike recaps AAW Pro and POWW Entertainment and previews Warrior 19, Fusion, Zelo Pro, Squared Circle Megastars and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes All Heel Wrestling’s “Voice of Violence” Phil Myers Sr. (aka No Chill with Phil) and former WWE.com writer Jordan Garretson and we break down the ups and downs of the Royal Rumble, what worked and what didn’t, how the internet affects wrestling, dig into the women’s division across the world of wrestling and much more! Plus, Mike discusses local indies such as AAW Pro, POWW Entertainment, Rocket Pro, Southland Championship Wrestling and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
In a special card-subject-to-change edition of Windy City Slam Podcast, we welcome one of the Midwest's hottest tag teams Country Air (Zach Hendrix & Doc Simmons) where they discuss upcoming events at 4th Wall Wrestling and Frozen Tundra Wrestling up in Wisconsin and Rocket Pro in Joliet, training at The Thumper’s Den with Frankie DeFalco and Beer City Bruiser, forming their team and much more. Plus, Mike previews the Royal Rumble and recaps Warrior Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, GLCW and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes one-half of the Chicago Style Tag Team Champions Cody James of C&C Destruction as he previews their title defense at CSW’s Season Premiere, talks about his evolution in the business, introducing a young local wrestler to his now-famous gimmick and his past in extreme sports. Plus, Mike talks Mustafa Ali’s request for his release from WWE, recaps Berwyn Championship Wrestling and True Privilege Wrestling and previews CSW, Warrior Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and much more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes local wrestling photographer and creator Nick Consalvo (@cameraguygimmick) as he talks about shooting photos for some of Chicagoland’s best independent promotions, the dangers of working ringside, getting back into wrestling as fan after drifting away for a bit, seeing his work published in Pro Wrestling Illustrated and more. Plus, Mike recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, All Heel Wrestling and previews Berwyn Championship Wrestling, True Privilege, SCW and GCW.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A supersized Episode 100 of Windy City Slam Podcast is an all-star extravaganza with some of our best guests as we reflect on some great moments on the show as we catch up with our former tag team partner Chris Lanuti, international superstar Sam Adonis, Warrior Wrestling promoter Steve Tortorello and local rising star “Yours Rudely” Trevor Outlaw. Plus, Mike recaps WWE Day 1 and AAW Unstoppable and previews some of this weekend’s action from around the area.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Freelance Wrestling Academy prospect Angel Escalera joined Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his fledgling career, salsa dancing being more than just a gimmick, his influences, matches against Kylie Rae and Bryce Benjamin, how his match against Kylie was overshadowed by the return of Project M.O.N.I.X. and more. Meanwhile, Mike previews AAW Pro and WWE Day 1.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
They’ve been taking the Chicago-area independent tag team scene by storm. Davey Bang and August Matthews joined Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the ascent of The Bang Bros and their budding rivalry with Pick n’ Pop, their match against the Besties In The World at 2econd Wrestling, working singles in Berwyn Championship Wrestling, the origins of Davey’s use of energy drinks during matches and more. Mike also recaps action from last weekend’s Freelance Wrestling and BCW shows.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Longtime media personality and Johngy’s Beat creator John Wroblewski joined Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his recent escapades at C2E2 and Blizzard Brawl and his history in covering the Chicago independent wrestling scene, including Resistance Pro. Plus, Mike recaps Will Ospreay’s victory in the main event of an exciting Warrior Wrestling 17 show and 2econd Wrestling’s debut event, plus news from Fusion Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling, Berwyn Championship Wrestling, the POWW/SCW rivalry and Billie Starkz.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Personal trainer and longtime indie wrestler Doug Simmons joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the return of Fusion Wrestling on Dec. 10, and his personal connections with Mustafa Ali, Skye Blue, Missa Kate, Jordan Kross, Bryce Benjamin and Steve Boz. Plus, Mike talks about the performance of Chicago’s NXT connections, Cora Jade and Tony D’Angelo, at WarGames, recaps Freelance Underground, POWW Entertainment and Blizzard Brawl and looks ahead at Warrior Wrestling and 2econd Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
While his goal to become a college basketball coach didn’t come to fruition, Jeremy Fine turned to another calling – becoming a Rabbi and then a wrestling promoter. Fine joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about 2econd Wrestling’s debut show, Creation, as well as his Jewish Sports website, his experience with a young Tony Khan and much more. Plus, Mike offers his opinion on the promo showdown between CM Punk and MJF, a recap of AAW Pro and previews of Freelance Underground, POWW Entertainment and Rocket Pro Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Legendary Milwaukee wrestling promoter and personality David Herro joins Windy City Slam Podcast to promote Blizzard Brawl, coming to Waukesha, Wis., on Dec. 4, getting into the business, how he is so well connected to many big-time wrestlers, his son Kal’s burgeoning career and much more. Plus, Mike offers his opinion on WWE Survivor Series and reports on the Chicagoland independent scene, including Freelance Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling, AAW Pro and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chicagoland and Midwestern independent wrestling referee Dan Perch joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the enthusiasm he has for the business, being trained at Thumper’s Den up in the Milwaukee area, learning Spanish to work Lucha Libre matches and much more. Plus, Mike recaps the top matches at AEW Full Gear, runs down the local scene, including a stellar Dynamic Wrestling Alliance show last week, and previews a huge weekend around Chicago.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Veteran Chicago independent wrestler Brawn the Lumberjack joins Windy City Slam Podcast to promote this weekend’s Dynamic Wrestling Alliance show in Willowbrook, talks about coming up in the business in the famous Lunatic Wrestling Federation and who he wrestled in his first match, his love for gimmicks and much more. Plus, Mike talks about POWW’s WrestleRage with SCW’s invasion, Zelo Pro’s “Any Given Sunday” and previews AEW Full Gear.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Longtime Chicago independent wrestler and POWW Entertainment promoter Jimmy Blaze joins Windy City Slam Podcast to preview this weekend’s WrestleRage in Twin Lakes, Wis., breaks down the card match by match and also addresses his potential career-ending match against Mason Percs on Nov. 12. Plus, Mike discusses local indies such as AAW Pro, Zelo Pro, Rocket Pro and GALLI Lucha Libre and offers another theory on Project M.O.N.I.X.’s swerve.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Friend of the show and GLCW Champion Backwoods Brown returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to preview One Fall Entertainment’s “Pink Heals” show in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., including his match against Rhino, his return from injury and his Chicago Bears fandom. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Underground’s “The Final Phase” and the ultimate swerve by Project M.O.N.I.X., who says he isn’t going anywhere and much more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
To preview and promote the final wrestling match of his career against “the ghost he could never catch” Kylie Rae this weekend at Freelance Undergound, Project M.O.N.I.X. joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss what was behind his decision to leave wrestling, his rivalries against the likes of Simon Grimm/Gotch, Isaias Velazquez and DJZ (aka NXT’s Joaquin Wilde) and the thoughts behind his “Final Phase” farewell tour. Plus, Mike recaps Warrior Wrestling: Sweet 16 and Chicago Style Wrestling, previews Freelance weekend and makes WWE Crown Jewel predictions.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Veteran Chicago indie wrestler and current Chicagoland Championship Wrestling Champion “Shogun” Chris L.O.G.A.N. joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss the pride of being a police officer, previews his match against Chico Suave at this weekend’s Berwyn Championship Wrestling show, talks about his “Last Ride” match against Marshe Rockett at Rocket Pro Wrestling and how his martial arts background helped him break into the business. Plus, Mike recaps SSW’s “Face Your Fears, previews Warrior Wrestling: Sweet 16 and checks in with POWW Entertainment, Chicago Style Wrestling and BCW.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Longtime Kenosha-area wrestler, promoter and bodybuilder Ryan Kross joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk SSW’s “Face Your Fears,” coming to The Brat Stop on Oct. 9. Ryan reveals most of the card for the show, plus we talk about his match against Haku and Barbarian, some of the wrestling legends he gets to work in SSW, the family atmosphere in the company, his son Jordan's growth in the business and much more. Plus, Mike recaps AAW Pro, Rocket Pro Wrestling and POWW Entertainment, and the award winners from the Midwest Wrestling Reunion, and previews the weekend ahead.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Young up-and-comer Jordan Kross and Chicago-area veteran Dave Rydell join Windy City Slam Podcast to help preview SSW’s “Face Your Fears,” coming to Kenosha on Oct. 9. We talk about Dave’s special delivery last year, as well as, making his own gear and things he’s encountered during his 15-year career and personal life. Kross also relives his first-ever match, which was against Rydell, and discusses his emergence in southeast Wisconsin and around Chicago. Jordan’s dad, Ryan, even pops in for a cameo. Plus, Mike talks AEW, WWE Extreme Rules, NXT, as well as local/regional shows from WOWT, GLCW, Crash Tested Wrestling, Southland Championship Wrestling, AAW Pro, Rocket Pro, GALLIMania and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chicagoland independent wrestling personality Steve Ahrendt joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk about his role as general manager at Chicago Style Wrestling, plus some of the other promotions for which he works, including Crash Tested Wrestling, Northland Pro, Southland Championship Wrestling, Chicagoland Championship Wrestling and Rocket Pro Wrestling. We also talk about his background in media, working with Jonathan Hood, passion for the wrestling business, anecdotes about Marshe Rockett, Axel Rico and others, and much more. In addition, Mike recaps Berwyn Championship Wrestling's fun and entertaining "The Return" from a ringside perspective.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Veteran "Ice Pick" Vic Capri and young upstart Trevor Outlaw join Windy City Slam Podcast to go face to face before their match this weekend at Berwyn Championship Wrestling. Capri accentuates his all-substance, no-style in-ring approach while Outlaw, fresh off his main event victory at Freelance Wrestling last week, has designs of putting another notch in his belt. In addition, Mike recaps #RememberFreelance and previews key local events such as BCW, Chicago Style Wrestling and C3 Ultimate Wrestling, plus offers his take on who will become the next NXT Champion.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
One of our earliest guests, “The Chicago Bear Hug” Steve Michaels returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to offer his take on AEW All Out and discuss Legacy of Brutality in Ohio Valley Wrestling, the return of Berwyn Championship Wrestling, his influences during training, anticipation of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and more! In addition, Mike recaps All Out and key moments from the last week in Chicago independent wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
SiriusXM Busted Open Radio host Dave LaGreca joins Windy City Slam Podcast to help preview AEW All Out in the Chicago area, plus WWE creative, independent wrestling, "Nation Across The Nation," NFL fandom and more! In addition, Mike discusses the stacked indie shows in the area as well as NWA news from last weekend.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Frontline Pro Champion Koda Jacobs makes a campaign stop to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about this weekend's show in Midlothian, the rise of his political-based character and what he plans to do in "paving the way for a brighter future in wrestling." In addition, Mike recaps Warrior Wrestling's Stadium Series show with exclusive soundbites from past podcast guests Sam Adonis and Beastman. There's also talk about the AEW arrival of CM Punk, WWE SummerSlam weekend and Chicago Style Wrestling's "To Hell And Back" show.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Steve Tortorello and Eric Hamilton join Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss their contribution for an insane weekend in Chicagoland wrestling and an alternative to WWE SummerSlam – Warrior Wrestling's Stadium Series show, featuring Jay White, Kylie Rae, Sam Adonis, Trey Miguel and AEW stars such as Brian Cage, Thunder Rosa, Evil Uno, Alan "5" Angels and Dante Martin. Steve and Eric also talk about their longtime friendship and some of things that go on behind the scenes and much more! Plus, Mike discusses some of the top upcoming local shows (like Chicago Style Wrestling, POWW and GALLI Lucha Libre) and AEW's Rampage at the United Center and the potential arrival of CM Punk.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The son of a Milwaukee-area promoter and longtime wrestler, "The Fanny Pack Kid" Kal Herro, just 19 years old, joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his homage to the 80's, including wearing a fanny pack and entering to Wham!'s "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," growing up with his dad, David, and having star wrestlers spend the night at his house, plus his work in Ohio Valley Wrestling and having former ECW and WWE star Al Snow as a trainer. Plus, Mike discusses local wrestling news, including Freelance Underground, POWW Entertainment, Zelo Pro and AAW Pro.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Making his debut on Windy City Slam Podcast is up-and-coming Mateo Valentine, who has dubbed himself "The Fat Fem Asian Sensation." Valentine talks about his upcoming debut with POWW Entertainment, his in-ring training with Chicago Style Wrestling, how theater has helped him transition into pro wrestling and become a "physical theater artist," and being a role model for the LGBTQ+ and Asian American communities. Plus, Mike discusses the CM Punk/AEW rumors, disappointment in the Hangman Page storyline in AEW, Bray Wyatt getting his release, the misuse of NXT Champion Karrion Kross on WWE's main roster and local wrestling news.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
After nearly 15 years in the wrestling business, the recently-rechristened Big Jon Crowley is looking to make a mark in Zelo Pro Wrestling. The transplanted Illinois native joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about training in Galli Lucha Libre, working in PCW and Underground Wrestling, transforming his look and character from "Marcus Conrad," Chicago Bears and Jordan-era Bulls and much more. We also preview this weekend's Zelo Pro show in Milwaukee, plus Mike discusses the Matt Cardona-Nick Gage match, rumors of CM Punk's return and other local wrestling news.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Longtime Chicago-based independent wrestling performers Chazz Moretti and "The Pitbull" Joey Cece join Windy City Slam to talk about their partnership, love of Italian food, Owen Hart, Moretti's upcoming objectives and Cece's military service and his feud with Bad Hombre Cartel in POWW Entertainment. Plus, Mike recaps Money In The Bank, Slammiversary, Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series, Chicago Style Wrestling and much more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Wrestling Inc.'s Nick Hausman joins Windy City Slam to provide some insight on the upcoming Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series show, plus we discuss the 25th anniversary of the formation of the NWO, WWE Money In the Bank, whether AEW is on par with WWE, Bayley's injury and more. Plus, Mike recaps and previews local and national happenings in pro wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chicago wrestling personality "The Villain" Joey Roth is a mishmash of characters from the past, including "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Gorgeous George and countless others. Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes the manager extraordinare, color commentator and occasional wrestler to the show to discuss POWW Entertainment's 3rd of July Celebration show, plans for Bruiser Mass Index, how important promos are for independent wrestlers, his acting career and much more! Plus, Mike recaps and previews the local happenings in POWW Entertainment, AAW Pro and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes POWW Entertainment promoter and longtime Chicago wrestling "Psychotic" Jimmy Blaze and former AWA wrestler Mickey Shannon to talk about the upcoming POWW 3rd of July Celebration in Bridgeview, Blaze's match against "Ya Boi" Mason Percs, Shannon's "never say never" mantra and wrestling when the athletic commission still had governance over the sport in Illinois. Plus, Mike recaps and previews the local happenings in Chicago wrestling, including a big show from Chicago Style Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The young, charismatic Axel Rico joins Windy City Slam to talk about life in wrestling, his improv career, his influences, an upcoming match with Jake From Wrestling in Chicago Style Wrestling, La Sociedad Boricua in AAW Pro and Galli Lucha Libre and corrects Mike's non-existent rolling Rs. Plus, Mike recaps a huge Freelance Underground show, which featured some big surprises, along with top matches from WWE Hell In A Cell and #SummerOfZelo, and previews this weekend's Chicago Style Wrestling event .
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He’s one of the fastest-rising students at the Freelance Wrestling Academy and former Division I basketball player at UIC. Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes “One Man Dynasty” Darius Latrell to the show where we discuss his emergence on the Chicago scene, preview his upcoming three-way match against Dan the Dad and Trevor Outlaw at Freelance Underground, the secrets of getting clean at indie venues without showers, adventures in driving with Davey Bang and much more. Plus, Mike recaps AAW, Zelo Pro and his favorite matches from NXT TakeOver In Your House and more!
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He's a man that Chicago wrestling fans love to hate and not just because his girlfriend is the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley. Chicago-area native Frank the Clown joins the show in a supersized episode to discuss the spectacular helicopter entrance at last weekend's Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series show, the origins of his character, as well as personalities like Foley, CM Punk, Robert "Ego" Anthony, Trevor Outlaw, Val Capone, Jordan Kross and many more. Frank also talks about his passion for collecting Funko POPs and his fandom of the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago White Sox. Plus, Mike recaps Warrior Wrestling and runs down happenings from POWW Entertainment, Galli Lucha Libre, Zelo Pro, Chicagoland Championship Wrestling and more!
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Wrestling is getting hot just as summer is starting to roll in and Chicago Lucha Libre legend Gringo Loco has a busy schedule coming up. We talk about his upcoming shows for Warrior Wrestling and Galli Lucha Libre, his influences in the business and his favorite opponents to work with in the ring. Plus, Mike recaps AEW Double Or Nothing and previews some local shows coming to the area this weekend!
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Matt Goldberg has a cool job. He's an influencer, a YouTuber and a wrestling action figure expert. Matt joins us to talk about how he got into wrestling figures, his gigs with Ringside Collectibles and Jazwares, his favorite collectible pieces and the current state of national pro wrestling! Plus, Mike recaps local shows from Chicago Style Wrestling and AAW and offers some predictions for AEW's Double Or Nothing!
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Steve Tortorello, principal by day and promoter always, joins us to to talk about the upcoming Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series that has three big dates this summer on the south side. Plus, local wrestling news and news from WWE and AEW!
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
When the world paused for a pandemic, our friend Val Capone took a break from the Chicagoland wresting scene to make a difference in California. We catch up with her in a fun 30-minute episode!
Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Trevor Outlaw has somehow convinced Frank The Clown to join forces, and he has the flair-covered pants to prove it. He joins the guys to talk about how this partnership originated, his future plans to wrestle a bear and if he will be coloring his beard like a rainbow.
Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
She may be "Chicago's Sweetheart", but Missa Kate plans to blur the lines between good and evil going forward as she focuses on the next step in her career. Listen as she joins us to talk about her plans and why she is so excited to interact with fans again.
Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
She's young, hungry and ready to work non-stop. Skye Blue talks about her love for Chicago Style Wrestling and an appearance recently on AEW Dark. Listen as she explains that anything guys can do, she can do. Plus we break down what to look for this week in Chicagoland's wrestling scene.
Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Local Chicagoland wrestler Doctor Jeff Luxon joins the boys to talk about the good, bad and awesome of Wrestlemania. He also discusses his own career, which has spanned decades in the Midwest. Get the lowdown on the next big wrestling events in the area!
Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Sit down with Freelance Underground co-owners James Camaioni and Caleb Elwardt as we preview FU/Freelance Wrestling’s joint venture “Chicago’s Secret Stash,” sponsored in part by Windy City Slam. It premieres Friday, April 9 on IWTV.live! Plus a quick preview of Wrestlemania and a look at the local scene. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
He was shot four times and lived to wrestle again. No matter what has been thrown at "Death Proof" Jay Harris, he isn't giving up wresting again. Listen as this local Chicagoland talent talks about his interesting journey, the lessons he has learned, and what is next.
Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
From wrestling to Afghanistan to wounded veteran to founder of Frontline Pro Wrestling, Bulletproof Ben McCoy has had quite a journey. He's an American Hero, with a lot of supporters helping him support other veterans. Listen to his story and what is next for this local wrestler & promoter.
Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The Filth King Brubaker calls in to chat with us, and his previous evening's festivities have him feeling filthy. Listen to some great stories and insight from the talented wrestler. Plus, you local news and information surrounding Chicagoland wrestling!
Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chris Classic Williams discusses C3 Wrestling’s “Highway To Cell” show on March 13 in Hammond, along with Chris’ experience as a wrestler and a promoter. Plus we talk a little All Elite Wrestling Revolution and cover your local scene.
Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The Icepick Vic Capri has seen it all over the past few decades. At this point he is older, wiser and willing to do unto others as they did for him. Listen as he recounts some great stories with wrestlers across the landscape. Plus, find out who he takes his inspiration from, and what former WWE Diva gave him the greatest smile ever.
Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
She makes wrestling lists. She carries multiple titles. She doesn't care if she fights girls or dudes. She just wants you to take that bump like a champ. Laynie Luck joins us for a fun conversation about where she came from and where she is going.
Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The guy has been everywhere, done so much, and Marshe' Rockett is still hungry for more. We talk wrestling, kids and...male modeling? Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Lou Tufano, local and national wrestling referee of 27 years, joins the show to give some incredible insight into what the ref is involved with during matches. Hear some great stories and cool tidbits in this revealing interview. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Trevor Outlaw returns to the show to talk smack and tell us what he thought of the Royal Rumble. Find out how he's now protecting himself from confetti guns aimed at his manhood while wrestling around Chicagoland. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The King of the Chicago Scene. The Shogun of Chi-Town. The Last Dragon of the Windy City. Whether you know him as Bryce Benjamin, Jesus Bryce, wrestler or teacher, our guest this week cannot be missed. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Imagine your dad bringing all of his work friends to your birthday. Now imagine your dad as the overalls-wearing, whiskey spitting Backwoods Brown! He joins the guys to talk about the joys of indy-wrestling in the Chicagoland area. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Jordan Kross is at the beginning of his career and is already raising eyebrows around Chicagoland. He joins the guys to talk about finding the right training, wrestling with guys 50 years older than him, and planning out matches with his toys. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Mike surprises Chris with a guest from one of his old radio towns. Meet Beast Man. He's big. He's from West Virginia. He has this weird problem with strange women showing up in his car. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
It started with her role as Bayley's biggest fan and grew into hosting "The Hot Tag". We sit down with Izzy and talk to wrestling's youngest super-fan about her time around the business and her future plans. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Will Jon Moxley lose his title as he expects a baby? Will WWE book the perfect Randy Orton vs The Fiend match? Why is Sheamus still wrestling? Plus let's get LOCAL! Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chicago wrestling veteran Trevor Blanchard joins the show to talk about his career, including how it all began. He also weighs in on Survivor Series and the Undertaker's official retirement. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
This week we take a whirlwind trip through every local and national wrestling promotion to find the good, the bad, the really bad and Shaq? Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson take a break from IMPACT Wresting and their own podcast for just a little bit to talk with us. Hear about their big plans, which include two large wrestling brands working together. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Jimmy Blaze of POWW Entertainment sits down for a revealing interview about who he is now and how he got there, while talking about POWW in 2020. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A few pay-per-views and a couple of local events with a smattering of industry news. Plus, a dive into the results of Hell In A Cell. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
As Mike breaks down all the local and national wrestling news, Chris unveils ultimate winter outdoor wrestling ideas and gets really angry with PWI. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Trevor Outlaw joins the show to talk about everyone he hates and try to explain why he shot himself in the crotch with a confetti gun this past weekend. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Before a list of current and upcoming local promotions, the boys discuss recent news out of WWE and AEW. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The boys are joined this week by “The Mercenary” Garrisaon Creed. We run down the final night of Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series, WWE Clash of Champions: Gold Rush and more! Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
John Bullard and his Chicagoland Championship Wrestling are ready to go! We talk with John about his plans while covering all things Wrestling, Chicago-Style! Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
THE LOCAL SCENE IS BACK! We've got you covered with everythig going on in and around Chicagoland! Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
After a terrible looking bump taken by Matt Hardy that leads to a concussion, Tony Kahn has some explaining to do about the medical protocols in place at AEW. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The wrestler previously known as Aiden English is returning to wrestling locally in Chicago as Drama King Matt. Listen as we talk with Matt Rehwoldt about his time in WWE, the missed potential of Rusev Day, his return to Zelo Pro Wrestling and a love for whiskey. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Nick Hausman of Wrestling, Inc stops by to discuss a big week in national and local wrestling with the guys. Find out his thoughts about a huge SummerSlam and the latest from AEW. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A fun and insightful conversation with Brian Pillman Jr is featured in this week's episode of Windy City Slam. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Chicago's Sweetheart Missa Kate returns to the show and wants her Windy City Slam Download Championship back! Listen as she talks about returning to action after a long layoff and her newfound appreciation of wrestling. Plus, a review of this past weekend's Warrior Wrestling event. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Before his upcoming appearance for Warrior Wrestling this weekend, Sam Adonis joins the boys to talk about his career then and now. Plus, has Vince McMahon lost his mind? Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Steve Tortorello from Warrior Wrestling joins the boys to break down his huge upcoming event on the south side, and break some news about additional entrants to "Friday Night Lights" on August 7th! Plus, Chris says the Pat McAfee vs Adam Cole on-air argument was clearly staged. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
With more and more local events going on, the guys explain why outdoor promotions with limited seating are becoming hot tickets. Plus, Chris believes Evil Vince is making a return to WWE. But Mike says their PPV wasn't the best of this past weekend! Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Mike breaks down all things wrestling in and around Chicago, while Chris says that a new standard for socially distant meet-and-greets may mean less creepy pictures of fans with wrestlers. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Mike breaks down local events taking place in Chicagoland, the NXT vs AEW ratings, and locals guys making an impact at larger promotions. Meanwhile Chris doles out advice to local and national promoters while relaxing with a drink lakeside this week. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Mike's favorite wrestler is now a free agent. We break down what happened at IMPACT and where Tessa Blanchard is headed next. Plus, upcoming local Chicagoland wrestling events and the WWE's big mistake causes a COVID-19 outbreak in the ranks. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
While POWW Entertainment and other local promotions start holding events, wrestler GPA made a plea for wrestling to stay closed for now. Chris & Mike discuss his comments and if it is OK to start holding local events. The finale of "Undertaker: The Last Ride" also turns out to be the retirement of The Undertaker! The guys break it all down. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The newest edition of "Undertaker: The Last Ride" has Chris angry at everyone in the documentary except for one surprise wrestler. Meanwhile POWW Entertainment is returning to action locally. WWE Backlash was solid. Plus a local wrestler is getting more and more dates with AEW. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
NXT impressed Mike this week, even while Chris brings up the way Charlotte Flair lost without losing. Meanwhile local promotions have dipped their toe into re-starting shows. Do big wrestlers get as much favor as in years past? Plus WWE's Lacey Evans is also beefing with AEW's Brian Cage in a stippid Twitter battle. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
As some local wrestling promotions have started announcing upcoming events, Jim Cornette has started a war of words over the purity of pro wrestling. Plus, Cody Rhodes continues to open new roads for talent, while AEW and WWE each take a page from the opponent's playbook. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
The gimmicks keep coming from national wrestling promotions during the pandemic, but AEW was solid at Double or Nothing. Meanwhile the Owen Hart story on Dark Side of the Ring makes Vince McMahon and WWE look absolutely terrible. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
After Chris lays out his Seth Rollins conspiracy theory, Mike brings on guest Ryan "King Kong" Kross. Listen as the veteran wrestler and promoter doesn't hold back about the good and bad promotions in your local area. Plus listen to a proud dad talk about his son growing in the business. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
The guys review Money In The Bank, which now becomes a Title for Asuka! "Chicago's Sweetheart" Missa Kate joins in and pulls back the curtain on inter-gender matches and women's wrestling gear. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
WWE Money In The Bank is upon us. The guys break down how they think things could go and who would be surprise winners of the briefcases. Plus, AEW and WWE are in a war for wrestlers and trademarks. And will any take Heath Slater? Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Mike brings in Val Capone who took an insane life journey before ending up as a ring announcer for several local Chicagoland promotions. We have some fun and tell some stories, including which wrestler Val wants to crack the hardest. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Mike reviews some big news for some local Chicago wrestlers before Chris breaks down the ultimate way for WWE to make this year's Money In The Bank epic above all others. Hear the insanity! Plus one of the guys recounts the time he totally ticked off a wrestling couple at a wedding. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
The WWE is going Live again, but it seems to be due to their TV contracts. Meanwhile information swirls about concerning at least one performer who contracted and survived COVID-19. What is the long term plan? Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Chris and Mike breakdown their favorite matches and moments from the two-night production that was Wrestlemania 36. Plus, they try to anticipate where some big names could go next in their stories. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Chris and Mike are joined by The Chicago Bear Hug Steve Michaels to talk about his career and some insider wrestling jargon. Plus, Wrestlemania is already taped, but will there still be surprises? Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
With most of the wrestling world shut down, Chris and Mike breakdown the way WWE and AEW hav approached empty stadium shows. So far there has been one clear winner...and there is also a clear reason. THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED LIVE! Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
John Bullard from Chicago Championship Wrestling joins the guys to talk about his promotion and give his perspective on how local and national wresting promotions will have to adjust during the current Coronavirus Pandemic. Learn about how he got started in the biz and take a break from the scary part of this world. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Mike Pankow reveals his list of the Top 10 Chicago area wrestlers at this very moment. Plus, the guys break down the good and bad from WWE Elimination Chamber, along with Jake The Snake returning to the scene in AEW. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
As WWE starts putting belts on old favorites, AEW did something much different this past weekend at Revolution. Mike Pankow was there. Hear from new AEW Champion Jon Moxley and CEO Tony Khan Meet as they talk about the big night. Plus, Chris asks Mike for an interesting local wrestler list after we break down all that happened here in Chicago. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
AEW Superstar Cody Rhodes loves Chicago. Listen to him explain why he will always be loyal to the site of AEW Revolution. Meanwhile Chris has an issue with how AEW covered Cody's last television match, while Mike has a ton of local Chicago Wrestling News to go over in this podcast. Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Following an incredible Warrior Wrestling event, Mike takes a car ride with three local wrestlers and explains why his ride along was different from what you see on WWE Network. The guys also ask if Grangrel and The Brood would make sense appearing in the current Becky Lynch vs Shayna Baszler story-line. And Chris asks if you can truly steal a wrestling idea if they've all been done before. Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Steve Tortorello from Warrior Wrestling explains how a former hater of pro-wrestling and current high school principal became a wrestling promoter. Get the lowdown on Warrior Wrestling's upcoming event! Plus, Chris asks Mike if a recent Undertaker interview points to a hidden story behind one of his famous matches. Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in wrestling, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Jonathan Hood, from ESPN Radio and several top wrestling podcasts, sits at the bar with Mike and Chris to talk local Chicago wrestling, his favorite indy promotion and how he fell in love with pro wrestling. He also has some questions. Who is making the final decisions at AEW? Is Edge really back long-term at WWE? Can FOX really be happy with the direction of Smackdown? Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in wrestling, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Mike & Chris break down The Royal Rumble after first breaking a little local wrestling news at the start of the show. It's the Good, the Bad and the incredibly Stupid of one of wrestling's great nights. Plus, Mike says AEW may have had one of their best weeks ever! Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in wrestling, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti, local broadcaster from popular Chicago-area podcasts such as Sox In The Basement & The EP Podcast. He loves the fun side of pro wrestling, yelling out catch phrases from The Rock and remembering the first time he saw Trish Stratus. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
The pilot episode of Windy City Slam, a podcast from The Broadcast Basement and WindyCitySlam.com! Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in wrestling, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti, local broadcaster from popular Chicago-area podcasts such as Sox In The Basement & The EP Podcast. He loves the fun side of pro wrestling, yelling out catch phrases from The Rock and remembering the first time he saw Trish Stratus. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!