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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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Armed with the knowledge of his many trainers, including Seth Rollins, Brian Kendrick, Lance Storm and Tommy Dreamer, “Nasty” Nic Nolan is one to watch on the Midwest independent scene. Nolan, the new champion at Midwest Championship Wrestling, joins Windy City Slam to talk about his diverse background, give tribute to recently deceased MCW owner Jimmy Smooth, provide insight on some of his biggest matches in MCW and preview his upcoming fight against Rhyno, and what things Rollins and Kendrick taught him to hone his craft. Plus, Mike recaps an eventful Freelance “Feel The Force” event which set up Kylie Rae's title match with Storm Grayson and goes into the backstory with Dan The Dad, Trevor Outlaw and Trevor's mom. There's also talk about ARW, “Battle for the Heart of Chicago,” POWW Entertainment, Southland, Squared Circle Megastars and GALLIversario. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Little did we know that “Irish Car Bomb” Sean Mulligan and Windy City Slam's Mike Pankow have a lot in common – they grew up in the same Chicago neighborhood, graduated from the same grammar school and high school and both gravitated toward wrestling. Now the two converge for a conversation on Windy City Slam as Mulligan discusses how a hobby became a 20-year wrestling career, how he got connected to Windy City for his training, working in places such as Resistance Pro, Chicago Style Wrestling and Southland Championship Wrestling and previewing SCW's “Hangover” where he will face “Sharpshooter” James Creed for the SCW Heavyweight Championship. Plus, Mike recaps a hectic Freelance Wrestling show with highlights from 2econd Wrestling and We Love Wrestling while special correspondent Tony Gabagool reviews Rocket Pro Wrestling's “Spring Break.” We also preview a stacked weekend that includes CSW, AAW Pro, POWW Entertainment and Frontline Pro. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Host Sean Lennon welcomed back Mike Pankow from Windy City Slam on PWE Report to talk about this past month's Indy events in the Chicagoland area! We discussed Freelance Injustice as well as The Freelance Academy Event "Run The Ropes", NWA Chicago Arrival, Ego Pro debut show, plus my recap of CSW "Over Like Clover" on Windy City Slam which happened last month as well! Head to WindyCitySlam.com to checkFreelanceWrestling.com Facebook.com/ChicagoStyleWrestlingFor the Official PWE Shirt shop at -Fightlete/ PWE PWE Report Shirt (prowrestlingtees.com)For Exclusive Pro Wrestling Articles and Updated Results for WWE, NXT, AEW, and Impact WrestlingLike the Facebook Page-https://m.facebook.com/PWEPodcast/And Support your favorite Independent Wrestlers by buying Shirts and More at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pro-wrestling-enforcer-podcast--3307124/support.
Since her last appearance on Windy City Slam Podcast in Dec. 2020, Izzy Moreno transitioned from wrestling superfan into pro wrestler and gained a last name. Moreno joins Windy City Slam to talk about becoming a role model for young fans like WWE Superstar Bayley was for her, overcoming Scoliosis, how MMA training translated into wrestling, working out with Tessa Blanchard, training with Chris Marval and Sho Funaki at Hybrid School of Wrestling, debuting in Mission Pro Wrestling in San Antonio, her upcoming match vs. Missa Kate, working as wrestling media and what's next. Plus, special correspondent Tony Gabagool checks in with a Rocket Pro Wrestling recap. Mike discusses the changes on the Road to WrestleMania, NXT Vengeance Day, Cody James' sudden retirement while running down results from Northland Pro and We Love Wrestling and previewing Freelance, DREAMWAVE and other local events. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
What up Highfivers and Highflyers. Here is some bonus material from the Midwestern Wrestling Roundup. I "sat down" for a great conversation with one my personal favorites Hartenbower. This was a great conversation and I have a feeling we only scratched the surface. As a supplement to this conversation make sure you check the episode Hartenbower did on the Windy City Slam at the link below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fH9Vv3NoMiOUTFehQti1t?si=ad70d00a9ac74e4a #supportmidwestwrestling Make sure to follow us on all the socials and our podcast families and partners below. And highfivers make sure to Tune In and Tune out, press play and enjoy because ya know we sure as shit did. Follow Hatenbower on Twitter https://twitter.com/mhartenbower Follow Hartenbower on facebook https://www.facebook.com/mike.hartenbower Buy a shirt and rockin that Hartenbower gear https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=hartenbower Music by Clayton Jenks and New Life records follow on facebook https://www.facebook.com/clayton.jenks https://www.facebook.com/newliferecordco Follow the MWR Pod on Twitter https://twitter.com/MWRPod414 Join the MWR Pod Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1244836833095229/ Follow VGM at https://twitter.com/VisGlobalMedia
With the holidaze in full swing only a few shows this weekend however for the first time we have a report for my man on the street Jason submitted a review of the recent Timebomb show. Also you can check out my review of the past ICW show on friend of the MWR the Windy City Slam. Smash the link below to check out that episode. --4th Wall 12/22 https://www.facebook.com/4thWallWrestling --Hybrid Wrestling Entertainment 12/22 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=756524996518184&set=pb.100064820707531.-2207520000 Most recent episode Windy City Slam for the ICW review https://open.spotify.com/episode/1R4wmlE7K9Y4qaaubzTkbP?si=921f9bac8de94be4 #supportmidwestwrestling Make sure to follow us on all the socials and our podcast families and partners below. And highfivers make sure to Tune In and Tune out, press play and enjoy because ya know we sure as shit did. Follow the MWR Pod on Twitter https://twitter.com/MWRPod414 Join the MWR Pod Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1244836833095229/ Follow VGM at https://twitter.com/VisGlobalMedia
The month of February comes to end with tech issues and two of the hosts being sick. Despite all that, the guys bring on Mike Pankow from Windy City Slam to talk the wrestling news and preview AEW Revolution. But first Blake does a quick review of Impractical Jokers: The Movie and the guys discuss Bob Iger stepping down as Disney CEO. Plus Blake attended the Russell Dickerson post Admirals concert and plays audio and him and Mark attended #NXTMilwaukee and they do a full recap with audio. Enjoy the show everyone!
A blend of inspiration from horror movies with ring training from Tracy Smothers, “The Slaughterville Plague” Gavin Alexander joins Windy City Slam to talk about his two-decade career, influences, his passion for Eddie Kingston, recovering from a gunshot wound he suffered this spring, who he wants to face next in WAW North America, his issues with WCPW, eclectic music tastes and a little word association. Plus, Mike tips his cap to locals ranked in the PWI 500 and previews shows such as Freelance Wrestling, Crash Tested Wrestling and All Heel Wrestling. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
This week we have promo's for, conversation with and a couple of other podcasts to listen too Freelance 06/29 Warrior 06/30 Check out the Windy City Slam podcast with Eric and Steve from Warrior https://open.spotify.com/episode/6keJWlCmduZPUHf4WlEhHG?si=89d05190d0a142f4 ICW Milwaukee 06/30 And to order tix for this ICW show, future shows or like Jerry talked aboat to order footage if you are unable to attend live. https://www.facebook.com/KurtKruegerMilwaukee ACW 07/01 NOW thats Wrestling 07/01 Wrestling Revolver 07/01 AWF 07/03 And of course stay tuned for the ICW Milwaukee promo by the legendary Ref Jerry. And as mentioned check out Jerry appearance on the Across the Ring Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Yr0HmUixhwWGk4tcB5IYK?si=76ec18b5d4a14154 Also make sure to check out friend of High5Tom Trent Zuberi appearance on 2 heels and face podcast as they do watchalongs of the most recent AAW UNO Mas show. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wLheZCY5slM1WNIJt3ZUf?si=d229712b83534d96 Check out Mike's conversation on the Windy City Slam Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/6keJWlCmduZPUHf4WlEhHG?si=d852fcf28a964dfe Follow the MWR Pod on Twitter https://twitter.com/MWRPod414 Join the MWR Pod Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1244836833095229/ Follow VGM at https://twitter.com/VisGlobalMedia
Chicago Style Wrestling Tag Team Champion Mateo Valentine returns to Windy City Slam to discuss and preview POWW Entertainment's first-ever Pride show, “You Better Work,” coming to Lombard on June 4. Valentine tells the story of how the show came about, his upcoming dream match against EFFY, going from ring crew to main event in POWW, competing in an all-queer main event at All Heel Wrestling against Dog-Faced Bastard Greg Murray, his recent match against Pauly Thomaselli in Fusion Wrestling Chicago and more. Plus, Mike recaps the WWE-AEW-NXT shows and AHW's recent “Defiance” event. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The brackets are set and now we will see which neighborhood or suburb wins the 2023 Battle of the South Side. Hear if your spot made the cut and who you're up against! Chef Max Musto returns with his vegan delights and a new permanent location in Bridgeport. Mike Pankow of Windy City Slam has local wrestling (and beer) this weekend. We reveal our "Ode To Hometown" plus all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
WWE alumnus Maven joins Episode #150 of Windy City Slam Podcast, a special early Christmas present for Windy City Slam supporters. We discuss his WWE career, Tough Enough, his favorite WWE moment (hint: It's not dropkicking The Undertaker out of the 2002 Royal Rumble), his current job, wrestlers with which he still stays in contact, rough times, his favorite TV show and many more unplanned topics. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Underground with the big Calvin Tankman-Project M.ON.I.X. title match, Freelance Wrestling and Warrior Wrestling with assistance from Pro Wrestling Enforcer's Sean Lennon. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Host Sean Lennon of PWE welcomed fellow Podcaster Mike Pakow of Windy City Slam to recap Warrior Wrestling 25 which happened October 2nd at Marion Catholic HS in Chicago Heights. The event which broadcasted on ProWrestlingTV Featured AEW Stars The Lucha Bros vs. Brian Cage and Gringo Loco, Eddie Kingston vs. Calvin Tankman, The Briscoes vs. The Rascalz, Warrior Wrestling Champion KC Navarro vs. Trey Miguel, Skye Blue vs. Queen Aminata and more!For the Official PWE Shirt shop at -https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/pro-wrestling-enforcer-logo.htmlFor Exclusive Pro Wrestling Articles and Updated Results for WWE, NXT, AEW, and Impact WrestlingLike the Facebook Page-https://m.facebook.com/PWEPodcast/And support your favorite Independent Wrestlers by buying Shirts and More at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/ #briancage, #calvintankman, #eddiekingston, #gringoloco, #jjgarrett, #kcnavarro, #luchabros, #luigiprimo, #mattknicks, #queenaminata, #skyeblue, #stormgrayson, #thebriscoes, #therascalz, #treymiguel, #warriorwrestling, #warriorwrestling25
We sit at the bar and chat with the organizers of a BRew & Sip at Brother Rice this weekend that will feature local breweries, distilleries, food trucks and music. We're hanging at Horse Thief Hollow in Beverly with owner/brewer/chef Neil Byers as he unveils his dunkel, a line of beers now available in stores and plans for their October 14th Oktoberfest. Mike Pankow from Windy City Slam has fun from the South Side's wrestling scene as well. Brought to you by Tom Walsh, Edward Jones Financial Advisor! Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
Host Sean Lennon welcomed back Mike Pankow from Windy City Slam on PWE to preview the upcoming AEW All Out event happening September 4th in Hoffman Estates. Featuring AEW World Champion Jon Moxley vs. CM Punk in the Main Event, Bryan Danielson vs. Chris Jericho, AEW Tag Team Champions Swerve in our Glory vs. The ACCLAIMED, The AEW Interim Women's Championship between Britt Baker vs. Hikaru Shida vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Toni Storm, AEW Trios Tag Team Championship Finals, TBS Championship Jade Cargill vs. Athena, Casino Ladder Match and more!!!For the Official PWE Shirt shop at -https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/pro-wrestling-enforcer-logo.htmlFor Exclusive Pro Wrestling Articles and Updated Results for WWE, NXT, AEW, and Impact WrestlingLike the Facebook Page-https://m.facebook.com/PWEPodcast/And Support your favorite Independent Wrestlers by buying Shirts and More at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/For the Official PWE Shirt shop at -https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/pro-wrestling-enforcer-logo.htmlFor Exclusive Pro Wrestling Articles and Updated Results for WWE, NXT, AEW, and Impact WrestlingLike the Facebook Page-https://m.facebook.com/PWEPodcast/And Support your favorite Independent Wrestlers by buying Shirts and More at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/
We're walking through Lemont from Nick's Tavern to Matt's Barbecue to get a history lesson, meet some fun locals, and learn the long & short histories of both locations. Mike Pankow from Windy City Slam pops by to talk about the South Side pro-wrestling scene and a must-see show at Thornton Distilling this weekend. Plus, we have a grizzly bear running straight at one of us! (Yep, that's real and we have the audio to prove it.) Enjoy the South Side with us in "30 Minutes Of Good!" Brought to you by Tom Walsh, Edward Jones Financial Advisor! Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
Congrats to Storm Grayson! This double champ has stepped up to the plate and recently won the Freelance World Championship from Robert "Ego" Anthony. This is Storm's second interview since then and we help break him out of his shell further and peel back the layers on what makes Storm the wrestler he is today. Please also go listen to his interview on Windy City Slam, we tried extra hard to make our episode different and we asked different questions. Storm's about to have a hell of a title run, so don't miss out! Tickets to Freelance's next show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheap-pop-tickets-380726331707?aff=ebdsoporgprofile How to support 2 Heels and a Face Podcast: 1. Click the Play button 2. Share this with a friend 3. Visit our merch store at prowrestlingtees.com/2heelsandaface 4. Get you an awesome 2 Heels And A Face pin at WrestlingWithUnicorns.org
MIke Pankow of Windy City Slam joined host Sean Lennon to discuss this weekend's Pro Wrestling Events in the area including Chicago Style Wrestling #BadFriday, Warrior Wrestling XXI and more!Follow Windy City Slam Podcast on IG @windycityslam and for his content head to windycityslam.com
Host Sean Lennon welcomes back Mike Pankow of Windy City Slam to discuss the upcoming Warrior Wrestling Event "Sweet 16" Featuring WWE Hall of Famer Bret "The Hitman" Hart happening Saturday October 16th at Marion Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, IL. Together we preview the entire card including Warrior Wrestling Champion Trey Miguel vs. Jonathan Gresham, Alex Shelley vs. KC Navarro, Davey Richards vs. Ace Austin, "Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. Calvin Tankman, ROH Women's Champion Rok-C vs. Laynie Luck and More!!!Head to WarriorWrestling.Net for tickets and more info!To check out Mike Pankow's work head to https://www.windycityslam.com/For the Official PWE Shirt shop at -https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/pro-wrestling-enforcer-logo.htmlFor Exclusive Pro Wrestling Articles and Updated Results for WWE, NXT, AEW, and Impact WrestlingLike the Facebook Page-https://m.facebook.com/PWEPodcast/And Support your favorite Independent Wrestlers by buying Shirts and More at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/
Host Sean Lennon of Pro Wrestling Enforcer welcomes Mike Pankow the host of Windy City Slam Podcast on this week to to discuss Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series Night 3 event happening this Saturday. They also looked at AEW Rampage this Friday in Chicago, CSW's To Hell and Back event on Friday, recent NXT roster cuts plus more!Shop for the Official Pro Wrestling Enforcer Tee to show your support -https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/pro-wrestling-enforcer-logo.htmlFor Exclusive Pro Wrestling Articles and Updated Results for WWE, NXT, AEW, and Impact WrestlingLike the Facebook Page-https://m.facebook.com/PWEPodcast/And Support your favorite Independent Wrestlers during this time of crisis by buying Shirts and More at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/
Longtime Chicago-based independent wrestling performers Chazz Moretti and "The Pitbull" Joey Cece join Windy City Slam to talk about their partnership, love of Italian food, Owen Hart, Moretti's upcoming objectives and Cece's military service and his feud with Bad Hombre Cartel in POWW Entertainment. Plus, Mike recaps Money In The Bank, Slammiversary, Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series, Chicago Style Wrestling and much more. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Wrestling Inc.'s Nick Hausman joins Windy City Slam to provide some insight on the upcoming Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series show, plus we discuss the 25th anniversary of the formation of the NWO, WWE Money In the Bank, whether AEW is on par with WWE, Bayley's injury and more. Plus, Mike recaps and previews local and national happenings in pro wrestling. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
The young, charismatic Axel Rico joins Windy City Slam to talk about life in wrestling, his improv career, his influences, an upcoming match with Jake From Wrestling in Chicago Style Wrestling, La Sociedad Boricua in AAW Pro and Galli Lucha Libre and corrects Mike's non-existent rolling Rs. Plus, Mike recaps a huge Freelance Underground show, which featured some big surprises, along with top matches from WWE Hell In A Cell and #SummerOfZelo, and previews this weekend's Chicago Style Wrestling event . Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Sit down with Freelance Underground co-owners James Camaioni and Caleb Elwardt as we preview FU/Freelance Wrestling’s joint venture “Chicago’s Secret Stash,” sponsored in part by Windy City Slam. It premieres Friday, April 9 on IWTV.live! Plus a quick preview of Wrestlemania and a look at the local scene. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Will Jon Moxley lose his title as he expects a baby? Will WWE book the perfect Randy Orton vs The Fiend match? Why is Sheamus still wrestling? Plus let's get LOCAL! Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
A fun and insightful conversation with Brian Pillman Jr is featured in this week's episode of Windy City Slam. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix LIVE each Monday with the Podbean App and on-demand weekly everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Mike Pankow, journalist, Windy City Slam podcaster, joined Jonathan Hood to talk about the state of wrestling in WWE and AEW. Mike also gives us insight on the Chicago area pro wrestling scene. www.windycityslam.com twitter.com/wrestlingtwt instagram.com/wrestlingtwt
"Bettman>>>>>Manfred": We talk NBA with Jay Willaims and Tuesday Wrestling Tuesday with Mike Pankow of Windy City Slam.
Summer of Football- The Bears offense vs others in the NFL. Plus how many women can NFL players bring into a bubble? We talk NBA with Jay Williams and Tuesday Wrestling Tuesday with Mike Pankow of Windy City Slam.
NXT impressed Mike this week, even while Chris brings up the way Charlotte Flair lost without losing. Meanwhile local promotions have dipped their toe into re-starting shows. Do big wrestlers get as much favor as in years past? Plus WWE's Lacey Evans is also beefing with AEW's Brian Cage in a stippid Twitter battle. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
As some local wrestling promotions have started announcing upcoming events, Jim Cornette has started a war of words over the purity of pro wrestling. Plus, Cody Rhodes continues to open new roads for talent, while AEW and WWE each take a page from the opponent's playbook. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
The gimmicks keep coming from national wrestling promotions during the pandemic, but AEW was solid at Double or Nothing. Meanwhile the Owen Hart story on Dark Side of the Ring makes Vince McMahon and WWE look absolutely terrible. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
After Chris lays out his Seth Rollins conspiracy theory, Mike brings on guest Ryan "King Kong" Kross. Listen as the veteran wrestler and promoter doesn't hold back about the good and bad promotions in your local area. Plus listen to a proud dad talk about his son growing in the business. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
The guys review Money In The Bank, which now becomes a Title for Asuka! "Chicago's Sweetheart" Missa Kate joins in and pulls back the curtain on inter-gender matches and women's wrestling gear. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
WWE Money In The Bank is upon us. The guys break down how they think things could go and who would be surprise winners of the briefcases. Plus, AEW and WWE are in a war for wrestlers and trademarks. And will any take Heath Slater? Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Mike brings in Val Capone who took an insane life journey before ending up as a ring announcer for several local Chicagoland promotions. We have some fun and tell some stories, including which wrestler Val wants to crack the hardest. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Mike reviews some big news for some local Chicago wrestlers before Chris breaks down the ultimate way for WWE to make this year's Money In The Bank epic above all others. Hear the insanity! Plus one of the guys recounts the time he totally ticked off a wrestling couple at a wedding. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
The WWE is going Live again, but it seems to be due to their TV contracts. Meanwhile information swirls about concerning at least one performer who contracted and survived COVID-19. What is the long term plan? Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Chris and Mike breakdown their favorite matches and moments from the two-night production that was Wrestlemania 36. Plus, they try to anticipate where some big names could go next in their stories. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Chris and Mike are joined by The Chicago Bear Hug Steve Michaels to talk about his career and some insider wrestling jargon. Plus, Wrestlemania is already taped, but will there still be surprises? Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
With most of the wrestling world shut down, Chris and Mike breakdown the way WWE and AEW hav approached empty stadium shows. So far there has been one clear winner...and there is also a clear reason. THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED LIVE! Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
John Bullard from Chicago Championship Wrestling joins the guys to talk about his promotion and give his perspective on how local and national wresting promotions will have to adjust during the current Coronavirus Pandemic. Learn about how he got started in the biz and take a break from the scary part of this world. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Mike Pankow reveals his list of the Top 10 Chicago area wrestlers at this very moment. Plus, the guys break down the good and bad from WWE Elimination Chamber, along with Jake The Snake returning to the scene in AEW. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
As WWE starts putting belts on old favorites, AEW did something much different this past weekend at Revolution. Mike Pankow was there. Hear from new AEW Champion Jon Moxley and CEO Tony Khan Meet as they talk about the big night. Plus, Chris asks Mike for an interesting local wrestler list after we break down all that happened here in Chicago. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
The month of February comes to end with tech issues and two of the hosts being sick. Despite all that, the guys bring on Mike Pankow from Windy City Slam to talk the wrestling news and preview AEW Revolution. But first Blake does a quick review of Impractical Jokers: The Movie and the guys discuss Bob Iger stepping down as Disney CEO. Plus Blake attended the Russell Dickerson post Admirals concert and plays audio and him and Mark attended #NXTMilwaukee and they do a full recap with audio. Enjoy the show everyone! (Stay till after the credits for the return of bloopers!)..Windy City Slam: https://www.windycityslam.com..#NXTMilwaukee Pictures: https://m.facebook.com/shrek21106/albums/958441605308/
AEW Superstar Cody Rhodes loves Chicago. Listen to him explain why he will always be loyal to the site of AEW Revolution. Meanwhile Chris has an issue with how AEW covered Cody's last television match, while Mike has a ton of local Chicago Wrestling News to go over in this podcast. Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Following an incredible Warrior Wrestling event, Mike takes a car ride with three local wrestlers and explains why his ride along was different from what you see on WWE Network. The guys also ask if Grangrel and The Brood would make sense appearing in the current Becky Lynch vs Shayna Baszler story-line. And Chris asks if you can truly steal a wrestling idea if they've all been done before. Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Steve Tortorello from Warrior Wrestling explains how a former hater of pro-wrestling and current high school principal became a wrestling promoter. Get the lowdown on Warrior Wrestling's upcoming event! Plus, Chris asks Mike if a recent Undertaker interview points to a hidden story behind one of his famous matches. Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in wrestling, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Jonathan Hood joins Mike Pankow and Chris Lanuti for the Windy City Slam Podcast. Click here to subscribe: https://www.podbean.com/site/EpisodeDownload/PBD23D3F9CCAX Follow the show: https://twitter.com/WindyCitySlam Jonathan Hood, from ESPN Radio and several top wrestling podcasts, sits at the bar with Mike and Chris to talk local Chicago wrestling, his favorite indy promotion and how he fell in love with pro wrestling. He also has some questions. Who is making the final decisions at AEW? Is Edge really back long-term at WWE? Can FOX really be happy with the direction of Smackdown? Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in wrestling, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam! twitter.com/wrestlingtwt instagram.com/wrestlingtwt
Jonathan Hood, from ESPN Radio and several top wrestling podcasts, sits at the bar with Mike and Chris to talk local Chicago wrestling, his favorite indy promotion and how he fell in love with pro wrestling. He also has some questions. Who is making the final decisions at AEW? Is Edge really back long-term at WWE? Can FOX really be happy with the direction of Smackdown? Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in wrestling, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Mike & Chris break down The Royal Rumble after first breaking a little local wrestling news at the start of the show. It's the Good, the Bad and the incredibly Stupid of one of wrestling's great nights. Plus, Mike says AEW may have had one of their best weeks ever! Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in wrestling, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti, local broadcaster from popular Chicago-area podcasts such as Sox In The Basement & The EP Podcast. He loves the fun side of pro wrestling, yelling out catch phrases from The Rock and remembering the first time he saw Trish Stratus. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
The pilot episode of Windy City Slam, a podcast from The Broadcast Basement and WindyCitySlam.com! Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in wrestling, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti, local broadcaster from popular Chicago-area podcasts such as Sox In The Basement & The EP Podcast. He loves the fun side of pro wrestling, yelling out catch phrases from The Rock and remembering the first time he saw Trish Stratus. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your wrestling fix every Tuesday from Windy City Slam!
Dr. Keith Lipinski from AAW joins Juice and Sreten on Christmas Day to discuss the Windy City Slam 15 event which will air on FITE along with some punk rock discussion and much more! Call the voicemail at 1-872-267-4199
Dr. Keith Lipinski from AAW joins Juice and Sreten on Christmas Day to discuss the Windy City Slam 15 event which will air on FITE along with some punk rock discussion and much more! Call the voicemail at 1-872-267-4199
Dr. Keith Lipinski from AAW joins Juice and Sreten on Christmas Day to discuss the Windy City Slam 15 event which will air on FITE along with some punk rock discussion and much more! Call the voicemail at 1-872-267-4199
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