Podcasts about freelance wrestling

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

For the first time in 16 years, different wrestling promoters come together for one roundtable discussion. We are proud to announce that we got a representative from AAW, Freelance Wrestling, S2cond (Second) Wrestling), Warrior Wrestling/Pro Wrestling Ventures & Galli Lucha Libre on the same podcast! These local promoters/producers discuss the current landscape of the indie scene, their toughest challenges and what they hope to accomplish in 2026. Other Prominent Chicago indie promotions not included ins this discussion: CSW (Chicago Style Wrestling), Ego Pro Wrestling, POWW, All Star Lucha Libre & more.

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!

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!

James makes his 17th appearance on the podcast to talk about the previous and upcoming Freelance wrestling shows! He gives his insight into the matches and comments on his role in disrupting the tag team division. Plus! We end the show with Freelance wrestling trivia.

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!

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!

It's Frank the Clown Ya'll! Everybody, everybody gather round ya'll, as we discuss Frank's legacy at Freelance Wrestling, The new FOX game show he's on (99 to Beat), and his many stories involving Robert Ego Anthony. This is a spectacular interview, and we could only do it one way, the psychotic FTC way!

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 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!

We spent two hours with GPA catching up and watching some of his best matches on IWTV. Geoff watches with us and gives hidden nuggets and live commentary. This is a really fun episode for fans of Freelance, GPA and just wrestling in general.

Host Sean Lennon welcomed back Kirby "The Voice" Alexander to The PWE Report August 23rd from Logan Square Auditorium, Freelance Wrestling “No Cuts No Glory”, which will be a benefit show for Kirby and his family, who suffered from a tragic fire where their house and possessions were burned down.  This show features the stars of Freelance Wrestling in eight matches, which we previewed six together, including Freelance Legacy Championship Koda Hernadez vs. CHICO, Alfonso Gonzalez vs Kevin Ku Laynie Luck vs. Sabin Gage, Trevor Outlaw vs. Tren Wrigley, Freelance Tag Team Wrestling Championship Triple Threat Bang and Matthews vs. COCK's vs. White Meat. and GPA vs. Hunk Kassady, "Handsome" Alfredo Meiles vs. Nova MARS, and 6 Person Scramble!  This will air on IWTV LIVE!Kirby updated us on his family's well-being, his recent foray into becoming a barber,  his passion for ring announcing at Freelance Wrestling plus more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pro-wrestling-enforcer-podcast--3307124/support.

“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!

This is our first every episode with Chico Suave, it's been a handful of years since we first published this episode and now it's back for all the nostalgia feels. Cris and Charley record a new opening and then we jump right into the madness with young Chico before his breakthrough matches at Freelance Wrestling.

“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 Head Diva" Davina Thorne joins A Wrestling Gal to talk about fashion in the ring and real life, training with Kylie Rae at Freelance Wrestling, working with Blair Onyx, how Being The Elite got her hook back onto wrestling, happy coincidences in her career (including her ring name), horror films, and much more.

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!

Our friend from Pro Wrestling Tee's is back! This time we are going to watch Chico Suave vs Sabin Gauge at Freelance's Tope Suicida show in 2025. The rematch happens on 6/27 at the Logan Square Auditorium. Go to Freelance's website for tickets!

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!

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

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!

Send us a textThe final pod in a 4 pod series covering the return to the ring of the “Irish Stallion” Sean Galway. Join DB and Sean as they wrap up the series of Sean's Journey from a broken femur in February 2024 to Back in the Ring in February 2025. They talk Sean's ring training to come back, his first match back at Freelance Wrestling & More! Video available on @SitDownMarks YouTube Channel including DB & Sean watching Sean's Match. All of the 4 part series available on all podcast platforms. #ApplePodcasts #Spotify #Audible #Wrestling #WrestlingPodcast  #WWE #AEW #IndieWrestlingSupport the show

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland have a birthday bash for Chris and review the excellently named Freelance Wrestling's Tope Suicida Squad, a fun if heel-heavy show with a main event of Alfonso Gonzalez vs. Koda Hernandez for the Freelance title, Bang and Matthews vs. the less than excellently named New Guys, and much more. For VIP viewers, get ready for some Oscar Talk! Plus they dip their ties into CZW's 26th anniversary and see a WWEID showcase match between Zeyda Steel and Zara Zakher, and Marcus Mathers defends the IWTV title against Rich Swann.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.