Podcast appearances and mentions of mike pankow

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. 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!