We believe wrestling is a buffet. Every fan enjoys it differently. 2 Heels And A Face is a wrestling podcast that celebrates not only the drama of wrestling but also the booking and in-ring action. There is something for everyone. We are local to Chicago and will talk about independent Chicago Wrest…
Wrestling podcast by: Charley Vail & Cris Romero
The 2 Heels and A Face podcast is a must-listen for any pro wrestling fan, especially those interested in the Chicago wrestling scene. The hosts, Charley and Cris, bring a unique blend of humor, passion, and knowledge to each episode. They cover a range of topics including pro wrestling talk, match breakdowns, film and TV discussions, and even throw in some burps for good measure. Their dedication to helping the Chicago wrestling scene grow is evident throughout their episodes.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the genuine love and enthusiasm that Charley and Cris have for the industry. It's refreshing to listen to hosts who actually like wrestling and aren't jaded or overly critical. They approach each topic with positivity, which is a breath of fresh air in a sea of negativity that can sometimes surround wrestling discussions. Their knowledge and analysis of today's wrestling is also impressive - they know their stuff and share it in an engaging way.
Another great aspect of this podcast is its focus on the Chicago Independent Scene. With the independent wrestling scene booming in Chicago, it's fantastic to have a podcast dedicated to covering events, wrestlers, and promotions within the area. The hosts' passion for promoting local talent shines through in each episode.
As for drawbacks, one potential downside is that some episodes can be quite long. While this may not bother everyone, it could be a deterrent for those who prefer shorter podcasts or don't have as much time to dedicate to listening. However, given the entertaining nature of the hosts and their ability to keep things engaging throughout longer episodes, this may not be a major issue for most listeners.
In conclusion, The 2 Heels and A Face podcast is an entertaining and informative listen for any pro wrestling fan. With their humor, passion for wrestling, focus on the Chicago Independent Scene, and unique style of discussing matches and events, Charley and Cris deliver an enjoyable podcast that will keep you coming back for more. Give it a listen - you won't be disappointed! #PushPaco
Regan Lydale steps into the wrestling buffet line to talk about her career thus far, her ambitions, her in-ring character and her love for groovy music and horror.
Cris and Charley interview the 2025 Buffet Bracket champion Sean Logan! Sean talks to us about his love and dedication to his craft, his time spent with AAW and we tour his own gym/workout facility that he owns himself! Sean's a great dude and we're happy to help share his stories.
Listen to Cris and Charley's 5 Takeaways from Freelance's NonStop Momentum - Race for the next Red Star Medallion - Eye Candy Elliot makes things interesting??? - Give Sabin What He Wants! - Blair Onyx Gets Creepier - New Freelance World Champion
One of our favorite interviews is being re-released with a new opening from us! You truly get to understand who Isaias is in this interview. Please enjoy and share with a friend.
Cris and Charley break down the final #BuffetBracket and reminisce on older buffet brackets of the past. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to vote and have your say.
Rafael Quintero steps into the wrestling buffet line with Cris and Charley. If you don't know much about Quintero, here is your opportunity. He also comments on the botched Lucha Launch at Ego Pro wrestling.
We sit down with Robert Ego Anthony to talk about the Ego Pro show on March 8th! Plus updates on Podding with Ego.
We've re-released our interview from a few years back with Darin Corbin. This timeless interview goes into some of Corbin's best moments at Freelance Wrestling and touches on his career longevity. To support this podcast please click play, share with a friend and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Alfonso Gonzalez joins us to talk about all the talent on the Guardians of the Academy show and his champ vs champ showdown with Koda Hernandez. Both shows are on 02/22 and are sold out, but follow Freelance Wrestling in case they release more GA tickets.
It's time for Trent to defend his Wrestling Trivia Championship. This time he faces a familiar face from the AAW crew, Tyler Volz. 7 rounds of questions, tons of fun and related side stories. AAW's Next Show Chi Town Rumble Date:January 31 Time: 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm Berwyn Eagles Club - 6309 26th St - Berwyn, Illinois 60402 Tix Available at - AAWPro.com -------------- Find the episode article on 2heelsandaface.com To Support our Podcast Please... 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify!
Cris and Charley talk about what they want to accomplish in 2025 and that Penta debut! That was so freaking cool. We'll go through our podcast bucket list since this is the last year.
Cris and Charley pay dividends on a bet by dressing in costume! Special announcements are made regarding the future of the podcast, many guests drop by including Koda Hernandez, Alfonso Gonzalez, Robert "Ego" Anthony and more! A recap and sentiment stream on 2024. Plus, a mini preview of this year's #Chi25!
Friend's of Charley join the podcast to discuss the Freelance Wrestling indie wrestling shows they have atteneded, The Bloodline story line in WWE, Trevor Outlaw (sorta) and much more!
Cris and Charley are back with a quick 25 mins of local wrestling updates and news! On this podcast we'll talk about Kylie Rae's big call up, Robert "Ego" Anthony's big win, Blair Onyx, Freelance Wrestling, AAW and much more. It's a low commitment listen, enjoy while working on something else in the background.
Join us as we provide a local wrestling roundup on the shows that have taken place and the shows to come in the near future! Freelance Wrestling, Kylie Rae, AAW, Pro Wrestling Ventures (Warrior Wrestling), Blair Onyx, and Ethan Page all discussed!
This is your full show preview for Ego Pro's Return to the Forge on October 5th! We interview Robert "Ego" Anthony to get behind the scenes stories on the upcoming show. Tickets can be bought at https://theforgelive.com/
Tyler Volz steps into the buffet line to talk about his career in commentary, current AAW and the AAW "fly-in" era, which is something that should catch on so please use that! Tyler has many great lessons and memories to share. To Support our Podcast Please… 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify! 4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel
Cris and Charley re-connect with Trent Zuberi and preview AAW's next show on August 24th (this Saturday) at the Berwyn Eagles Club! AAW presents Face The Heat feauring Beef vs Ego as the main event, as well as Sierra vs Missa Kate for the Women's Championship and so so much more. Head to aawpro.com to buy tickets! To support our podcast please click play, share with a friend, rate us on spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel!
Cris and Charley take 25 minutes to recap the highlights of the latest Freelance Wrestling show called "The Voice", this was a benefit show for Kirby the ring announcer and his heart transplant. Listen back a few episodes for his full story!
We have Kirby on the podcast to talk about his heart surgery journey! He expresses how loved he feels by the Freelance Faithful and gives us a great perspective on life. Also, a surpise guest joins us midway through! This episode will also be uploaded to our YouTube channel.
This episode is an hour's worth of poop slinging, finger pointing and genuine laughs with Trevor Outlaw. We haven't spoken with Trevor in a long time so we have a lot to catch up on. Trevor is now being managed by Frank The Clown and he's feuding with Chico Suave. He mentions what the name of his finishing move will be, and it's a classic Chicago throwback. We finish with really good fan questions from our indie wrestling faithful. Trevor wrestles for Freelance Wrestling next on 6/28 at the Logan Square Auditorium. To listen in other ways, try Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or go to 2heelsandaface.com for more links and episodes. To support our podcast please click play, share with a friend and subscribe to YouTube!
The last time we talked to Missa Kate was in November of 2019! It's been way too long and Missa Kate has grown into a professional and one of the best wrestlers that the city of Chicago has to offer. We catchup on the lessons she has learned over the past 5 years and check-in on her career and love for food of course. To support our podcast, please share this with a friend, like our YouTube page and leave us a rating on Spotify.
It's been 5 years since Blair has been on the podcast and she's here to share all that she has learned. We dive deep into some of her craziest wrestling stories, her struggles with mental health, how she handles stress now, her re-found love in training and her favorite mentor Kylie Rae. Blair sets the example for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and we can all learn a lot from her experiences. To Support our Podcast Please… 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify! 4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel
Cris and Charley catchup with a man we haven't spoken to on this podcast since 2022! Darius Latrell has been branching out into singles action and has a title shot on 5/10 at Freelance Wrestling! He recently stopped a match to play a 2v2 basketball game and almost broke the rim lol. We also pick his brain about the NBA and the NFL Draft.
Here's a quick express, 15-20 min recap of "In Freelance We Trust", we breakdown our 5 main takeaways from the show. To Support the Podcast please... 1. Click Play, Share with a friend 2. Rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 3. Sub to our YouTube! 4. Support your local indie
We're trying out a new format, "5 things in 15 minutes", we hope you enjoy this quick but impactful show preview for AAW's Ring of Fire 2. Please give us feedback on this new format through social media DMs. For tickets, go to aawpro.com! Or, they are streaming the show on highspots.tv.
This Saturday, Freelance returns to the LSA for a show that has been SOLD OUT for months now, "In Freelance We Trust". Mustafa Ali makes his return to the Chicago indies, Corbin runs like a coward, and so much more. Firstly, we celebrate Bang and Mathews for winning the #BuffetBracket, then we touch on what we liked about Wrestlemania, and about 28 minutes in is the show preview. Please listen and share with a friend! To Support our Podcast Please… 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify! 4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
We are re-releasing our episode featuring everybody's pal, Kirby the Voice! But first, we briefly touch on this year's #BuffetBracket of tag teams and the wrestling community has loving well wishes for Kirby! This episode is dedicated to him, we love you Kirby, hang in there!
Robert Anthony is running his own show under his own brand for the first time! This is a once a year show happening in Joliet, IL on March 16th! We learn to understand his vision behind the show and why he has booked certain matches. This is a true sneak peek into the mind of Ego. Tickets are on sale still at https://theforgelive.com/ To Support our Podcast Please… 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify! 4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
Cris and Charley sit down with Koda Hernandez to learn about his upcoming dream matches and title opportunities in March of 2024. We also raise the stakes of a personal bet between us and him. Some people might call this episode a "glazing" or "glaze fest" but not us. Other, but not us. To Support our Podcast Please… 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify! 4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
Steve from Warrior rejoins the podcast to preview the SOLD OUT Trouble is Brewing show! This show takes place on Friday, March 1st at the Revolution Taproom at 3640 N. Kedzie in Chicago. This will be a full-scale pro wrestling show inside the taproom! We dive deep into the creative aspect behind the show and the inner-workings of how the show came together. To Support our Podcast Please… 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify! 4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
Charley and Cris talked to a former Freelance wrestler and former Freelance tag team champion, Roy Gordon! Roy now has his own podcast for men's mental health and he's competitively battling Pokémon when he can. He steps into the Wrestling Buffet Line and we reminisce on his time spent at Freelance, his wrestling career and the infamous cage match that didn't fit at Church Street Brewery. Please checkout his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pok%C3%A9mens-health-pok%C3%A9mon-meets-mens-mental-health/id1551513275 Also, you can listen to us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Search for "2 Heels and a Face" on those platforms.
We're back with the hottest buzz in the Chicago indie scene, Laynie & GPA have invaded CSW and jumped their tag champions (Joey Avalon & Sierra). It's only fitting we have Laynie and GPA on to explain their actions and see what their ultimate goal is! These two tag teams will square off at the Next Freelance Wrestling show at the LSA on February 9th and it will be for all of the titles! The initial 15 minutes are Cris and Charley catching up and talking about Lucha Libre in Mexico City and then we have GPA and Laynie on for the last 19-20 mins. Enjoy! Go to freelancewrestling.com
Our end of year livestream! We talk about a bet we made with Koda Hernandez, reveal this year's top 25 list of wrestlers and watch an AAW match together. Drey Joins us at the end! This episode is probably best consumed by watching the livestream on our YouTube channel.
Trent from AAW joins us to preview this year's 2023 Jim Lynam Memorial Tournament! We go through the entire entrant list, give our predictions on a winner, and discuss a few odd things like Trent's fasting regime and the Ebay price of a 2019 MJF AAW tradi card, both are insane!
James from Freelance Wrestling joins the podcast to discuss the latest show "Dead By Dawn" and Freelance Wrestling / Underground in general. To listen other ways find the episode article on 2heelsandaface.com To Support our Podcast Please... 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify!
It's time for the showdown you've all been waiting for, it's Trent from AAW vs Steve from Warrior Wrestling in a Wrestling Trivia Showdown. 7 rounds of questions, tons of fun and related side stories. We are really proud of this episode and hope that you play along! AAW's Next Show The Chaos Theory on 9/29/23 Joe's on Weed St in Chicago, IL Tickets at http://aawpro.ticketleap.com Live on https://www.highspots.tv/ Davey Vega vs Gringo Loco for the AAW Championship! Warrior's Next show Warrior Wrestling 31 on 10/6 @BendixArena in South Bend, IN Watch on https://www.fite.tv/ & https://www.fite.tv/join/fite-plus/ TICKETS: https://warriorwrestling.ticketleap.com/warrior-wrestling-31/ Bryan Keith vs Eddie Kingston! KC Navarro vs Encore Moore for the Warrior Wrestling Championship! -------------- Find the episode article on 2heelsandaface.com To Support our Podcast Please... 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify!
James from Freelance Wrestling joins the podcast to discuss the latest show "Freelance Take This" and other Chicago shows taking place over the course of summer 2023. We discuss most improved wrestlers and our take son Bryan Keith, Chico Suave, Koda Hernandez, Shane Mercer and more! To listen other ways find the episode article on 2heelsandaface.com To Support our Podcast Please... 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify!
Step into the wrestling buffet line as Charley from 2HAAF interviews an Alpha by the name of Ezio Orlandi. He teaches Charley the ways of becoming an alpha male and opens us up to his own world and experiences in professional wrestling thus far. He's a recent graduate of the Freelance Wrestling Academy with a lot to give and he's willing to prove it. To support 2 Heels and A Face please: 1. Review us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! 2. Share this interview with a friend! 3. Click the play button!
This is a wrestling watchalong with our friend and wrestling official, Nate Speckman. He introduces us to his promotion in Maine called Limitless Wrestling and we watch a Kylie Rae match that he officiated from that promotion. Also, we watch an AAW classic he officiated, Sami Calihan vs Kris Statlander. It's a fun episode to view on YouTube, relax and watch along with us.
We are doing what we can to support AAW, since one of their shows was recently shut down. Trent gives us the full scoop on what exactly happened and we watch two matches together from AAW's previous show. This episode is best viewed on YouTube so you can watch the matches with us! Please support AAW by buying tickets at aawpro.com
On today's podcast we dive into the journalistic side of things and help a fellow Chicagoan by learning about his new solo venture. Nick Hausman from https://www.hausofwrestling.com/ has been a journalist for a decade now and has boldly launched his own website. Find out what you can expect from Nick and what exclusive content he has brewing in the pot. We touch on his past journalistic experiences, how he goes about getting different inside stories and of course his passion for wrestling.
This is a podcast to celebrate Geoff & Laynie inside and outside of the ring. We talk life updates including wedding and honeymoon, as well as in-ring updates such as their next steps towards the Freelance Tag Titles. It's a fun interview with lots of love and heart-felt emotion.
Mikey from BLP joins Cris and Charley to give a brief history on Black Label Pro, preview the show happening on April 29th at the Berwyn Eagles Club and face-off against Charley in a heated debate about who is the better wrestler. Mikey is representing Lex Luger and Charley is representing Sting. Who won the debate? Please let us know on social media. Tickets for Saturday: Blpberwyn.com Twitter: @BLabelPro How to support 2 Heels and a Face Podcast: 1. Click the Play button 2. Share this with a friend 3. Visit our merch store at Pro Wrestling Tees
It's everyone's favorite NEW FU Independent champion! It's Chico Suave! He cashed in his title opportunity spur of the moment this past weekend and was able to surprise Wes Barkley and beat him for the Freelance Underground Championship. This is a quick hitter episode where Chico joins us to talk about what this title win means to him and how he's grown in maturity over the past couple of years. It's an easy listen, support Chico by using the hashtag #VivaLaChico.
We believe wrestling is a buffet, and to prove that we are highlighting some of the best (local) comedic wrestlers that certain people might gravitate towards. This year's theme is "Comedy Wrestlers" and who better to talk to us about comedic wrestlers than "The Real" Jeremy Zaucha.
She's the Killer Bae, and she's back in the Midwest wrestling for Freelance Underground, Freelance Wrestling and much more. Heather Monroe joins us for an interview. Get to know why she moved, who she has her eye on in Freelance, and other interests that she has including gaming, The Last of Us and trash reality TV. On all socials she is @heatherisme and she's wrestling for Brii Combination Wrestling on March, 18th. It will be streaming on iwtv.live! - https://independentwrestling.tv/promotion/brii-combination How to support 2 Heels and a Face Podcast: 1. Click the Play button 2. Share this with a friend 3. Visit our merch store at Pro Wrestling Tees 4. Get you an awesome 2 Heels And A Face pin at WrestlingWithUnicorns.org
It's a bird....it's a plane.... it's it's INCREDIBLE! (well, sorta) Cris and Charley are proud to present an interview with Sorta Incredible Iverson, the superhero that is here to save Freelance Wrestling! We dive into his relationship with Batman, his figure collection and his time so far wrestling and training with Freelance Wrestling. Who should be his arch nemesis?? Let us know and share this episode with a friend. How to support 2 Heels and a Face Podcast: 1. Click the Play button 2. Share this with a friend 3. Visit our merch store at Pro Wrestling Tees
Cris and Charley are joined by Sean Lennon from Pro Wrestling Enforcer to preview Warrior Wrestling 28 at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL on February 18th. We give our thoughts on the card and our takes on Frank the Clown and Trevor Outlaw. This is a fun, switch up interview from our regular previews.
Cris & Charley sat down with a wrestler we've been a fan of for quite some time, 2017 to be exact! Davey Vega joins us for some discussion about his pro wrestling career right now, the AAW Heritage Title, working with John E Bravo, Phase 5 of the MCU, and other things related to indie wrestling. Here is the article referenced in this episode: https://2heelsandaface.com/fantasy-booking-an-aaw-feud-between-davey-vega-mat-fitchett-1b4a1074e49a How to support 2 Heels and a Face Podcast: 1. Click the Play button 2. Share this with a friend 3. Visit our merch store at Pro Wrestling Tees 4. Get you an awesome 2 Heels And A Face pin at WrestlingWithUnicorns.org
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