Windy City Slam

With TNA returning to Chicagoland this weekend, six-time World Tag Team Champion and two-time TNA World Champion Eddie Edwards of The System joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss “Against All Odds” and IMPACT TV tapings coming to Cicero Stadium, how long it took to adjust to teaming with Brian Myers after years with Davey Richards, feelings when he won the World Championship, reasons for re-signing with TNA, training under Killer Kowalski, the accomplishments of his wife, Alisha, The System’s dominance with Moose leading the way as TNA World Champion, and Jordynne Grace helping TNA’s exposure. Plus, Mike recaps NXT Battleground and previews WWE’s “Clash at the Castle while reviewing AAW’s “Day of Defiance,” which saw the crowning of a new champion. There’s also news from Freelance Wrestling, Black Label Pro, POWW Entertainment, Ego Pro Wrestling, ICW Milwaukee and more. Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Inspired by the return of CM Punk and prodded by his friend Roy “Flash” Gordon, “The WarGod” Ares Creed broke into pro wrestling in his late 20s and is beginning to emerge on the Chicago scene and the Midwest after a little over two years of training. Creed joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about a little about his acting and film background, training at the Freelance Wrestling Academy, influence of Missa Kate, working outside Chicago before getting a local break at 2econd Wrestling, wrestling Xavier Sky at Midwest Championship Wrestling, previewing upcoming matches vs. Ezio Orlandi (at Third Coast Wrestling’s debut show) and David Ali (at 2econd) and more. Plus, there’s highlights of POWW Entertainment’s “Summer Pride,” “WrestlePunkz” and Defiant Pro Wrestling, previews of NXT Battleground, Freelance Wrestling, Black Label Pro and AAW Pro, and a blockbuster announcement of next week’s guest. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Friend of the show, “The Punk Rock Prince” Jordan Kross returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to preview “WrestlePunkz,” a new style of show from the creators of SSW geared toward an older audience with some different talent. Kross also provides a disclaimer about Trevor Outlaw and discusses his experience with former WWE Superstar nZo and recent run in places such as DREAMWAVE, 2econd Wrestling and more. Plus, Mike talks about King and Queen of the Ring, how Logan Paul has somehow won him over and MJF’s return to AEW and recaps Midwest Championship Wrestling and Chicago Style Wrestling and previews POWW’s epic “Summer Pride” event. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Fifteen-year Chicagoland wrestling veteran “Shogun” Chris L.O.G.A.N. returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss training at Wrestle League and beams with pride about his many students and associates including Shaq Jordan, Quinn Whittock, Alfredo Méliès, Lulu La Reina, Kid Lat, “Thundercat” Adonis Allen, Jesus Desafio, Joseph von Jager, Mya Caras, Britany Kay and more. Shogun also previews this weekend’s “Wrestle League” Homecoming show, recounts his time in Windy City with Mike Anthony, talks his relationship with Marshe Rockett and The Final Level in Rocket Pro Wrestling, and welcoming former WWE Superstar Gabbi Tuft to the Wrestle League school. Plus, Mike previews WWE, AEW, Midwest Championship Wrestling and Chicago Style Wrestling events with highlights of POWW Entertainment, GALLI Lucha Libre, “Battle for the Heart of Chicago” and a pair of ICW Milwaukee shows. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Armed with the knowledge of his many trainers, including Seth Rollins, Brian Kendrick, Lance Storm and Tommy Dreamer, “Nasty” Nic Nolan is one to watch on the Midwest independent scene. Nolan, the new champion at Midwest Championship Wrestling, joins Windy City Slam to talk about his diverse background, give tribute to recently deceased MCW owner Jimmy Smooth, provide insight on some of his biggest matches in MCW and preview his upcoming fight against Rhyno, and what things Rollins and Kendrick taught him to hone his craft. Plus, Mike recaps an eventful Freelance “Feel The Force” event which set up Kylie Rae’s title match with Storm Grayson and goes into the backstory with Dan The Dad, Trevor Outlaw and Trevor’s mom. There’s also talk about ARW, “Battle for the Heart of Chicago,” POWW Entertainment, Southland, Squared Circle Megastars and GALLIversario. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

One of the creators of Warrior Wrestling, Steve Tortorello of Pro Wrestling Ventures, returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the upcoming “Battle for the Heart of Chicago event” on the North side of Chicago featuring Kylie Rae vs. Stephanie Vaquer, plus the 6th anniversary of the beginning of Warrior and what the future of the Warrior brand might be. Mike recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling’s action-packed season-ending “Kicks on 66” event, which had plenty of twists and turns, while running down WWE Backlash and other events from last weekend and previewing Freelance Wrestling’s “Feel The Force.” Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

With a career spanning over two decades, the dark and devilish Grin has been a superstar across numerous Chicago-area promotions, including the Lunatic Wrestling Federation, Pro Wrestling Blitz and SSW. Grin frees our minds as he joins Windy City Slam Podcast to offer a retrospective on his time in the ring and his recent late-career run in Rocket Pro Wrestling. He also discusses his character and the inspiration for his face paint, rivalry with Marshe Rockett, working with The 3 Rings, and some of his favorite moments over the years. Plus, Mike offers up his opinion on Tony Khan’s recent in-ring incident in AEW, recaps Midwest Championship Wrestling and previews WWE Backlash, Rocket Pro’s “Kicks on 66,” POWW Entertainment, Black Label Pro and more. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Austin Michael Baldridge was destined to become a wrestler from the womb as he was named after two of the biggest stars of wrestling’s Attitude Era. AMB, the current Midwest Championship Wrestling (Ill.) Champion, joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time discuss about his MCW Championship victory from February, MCW’s next show at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa on this weekend where he defends his title against Koa Laxamana and “Nasty” Nic Nolan, ironman match against Gunner Brave at Honor Among Wrestling, inspiration for his in-ring style, wrestling outside Wrigley Field and at a beer tasting event, time with GALLI Lucha Libre, PWX, Defiant Pro Wrestling, plans for the future and more. Plus, we recap Will Ospreay’s appearance at a loaded CSW show, a strong AAW event with a wild ending in the main event, whether we’ve seen the last of Conan Lycan on the Chicago indie scene, plus Southland Championship Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, DREAMWAVE, Frontline Pro and ICW Milwaukee. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Little did we know that “Irish Car Bomb” Sean Mulligan and Windy City Slam’s Mike Pankow have a lot in common – they grew up in the same Chicago neighborhood, graduated from the same grammar school and high school and both gravitated toward wrestling. Now the two converge for a conversation on Windy City Slam as Mulligan discusses how a hobby became a 20-year wrestling career, how he got connected to Windy City for his training, working in places such as Resistance Pro, Chicago Style Wrestling and Southland Championship Wrestling and previewing SCW’s “Hangover” where he will face “Sharpshooter” James Creed for the SCW Heavyweight Championship. Plus, Mike recaps a hectic Freelance Wrestling show with highlights from 2econd Wrestling and We Love Wrestling while special correspondent Tony Gabagool reviews Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Spring Break.” We also preview a stacked weekend that includes CSW, AAW Pro, POWW Entertainment and Frontline Pro. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

A health scare in late 2022-early 2023 nearly sidelined Dr. Jeff Luxon for good, but the longtime independent wrestler just keeps on ticking. Luxon returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his medical issues, his comeback to the ring for SSW, working against NXT’s Tony D’Angelo (fka Joey Ariola) in some of D’Angelo’s early matches in POWW Entertainment, Luxon’s run with Florida Championship Wrestling when it was WWE’s Developmental territory, stories about Windham Rotunda/Bray Wyatt and more. Plus, Jeff and former WWE.com writer Jordan Garretson recap WrestleMania XL and give their thoughts on Cody Rhodes finishing his story and ushering in a new era of WWE. Plus, Mike previews Freelance Wrestling, Rocket Pro and 2econd Wrestling. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Steve Ahrendt, a man who wears many hats on the Chicagoland independent wrestling scene, returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss upcoming events for Rocket Pro Wrestling (where he returns to in-ring competition), Chicago Style Wrestling and Frontline Pro, his experiences with NWA Chicago and Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby as well as names such as Joey Roth, Skye Blue, Missa Kate, Steve Michaels, Koa Laxamana, Shaq Jordan, Hades XIX, Steve Boz and Conan Lycan. Plus, Mike previews WrestleMania XL weekend and runs down the card for All Star Lucha Libre. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Talking to Lulu La Reina can make anyone’s day better. The up-and-coming wrestler discusses her power of positivity and diverse training background when she joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time. La Reina ranks the difficulty of her trainers, talks about her experience with Reality of Wrestling in Texas, winning the Wrestle League Women’s Championship, watching Total Divas before really getting into wrestling, her relationship with You Are More, wanting to make people better and more. Also, Mike recaps The Mr. Bill Classic, POWW Entertainment and ICW Milwaukee and previews Black Label Pro and The Bash 2. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Chicagoland wrestling legend “Tenacious” Terry Allen joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his training and upbringing in the business and previews the huge benefit show – the Mr. Bill Classic – this weekend in Kankakee, including his match against Steve Boz and the many names past and present in the Chicagoland area who will be a part of this extravaganza. Also, Mike recaps the fun Ego Pro Chicago event, run by Robert “Ego” Anthony last weekend in Downtown Joliet and PWE Report’s Sean Lennon joins the show to recap Chicago Style Wrestling’s “Over Like Clover. There’s also a preview of POWW Entertainment and a rundown of what’s coming up this weekend. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

“Uncle T” Solomon Tupu joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his experience at world-renowned Black & Brave Wrestling Academy, owned in part by WWE Superstar Seth Freakin’ Rollins, The Hatekeepers in Chicago Style Wrestling, Smooth Operations in AAW Pro, his transition into the “Uncle T” character, his bond with fellow BxB guy Conan Lycan, upcoming matches, including his bout vs. Trevor Outlaw at Ego Pro Chicago, The Bloodline’s run in WWE and more. Mike dives deep into SSW’s “HORSEPOWER II,” an excellent fundraiser show that drew over 1,000 fans to Kenosha, plus there’s talk of Freelance Wrestling’s double shot, NWA Chicago, Deadlock Pro Wrestling and previews of stacked Chicago Style Wrestling and Ego Pro Chicago shows this weekend. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

To preview SSW’s “HORSEPOWER II,” “The Punk Rock Prince” Jordan Kross returns to Windy City Slam Podcast. Kross helps run down the card of March 8’s show in Kenosha and talks about his experience with The Superwrestlers. Also, special correspondent Tony Gabagool recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Shamrock Showdown” and new RPW Champion “Simply Undeniable” Steve Michaels joins us to talk about his victory over Aaron Stone. Mike also recaps AEW Revolution, Trouble Is Brewing, POWW Entertainment and We Love Wrestling and previews a big weekend ahead, including a pair of Freelance Wrestling shows. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Former NWA Women’s World Tag Team Champion and current 2econd Wrestling Champion “Chicago’s Sweetheart” Missa Kate returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss her upcoming WrestleMania Week tour in Philadelphia, finally getting a 1-on-1 match with Kylie Rae in Chicago at Trouble Is Brewing, her recent run in Chicago Style Wrestling (where she started her career), the diversity of her training, giving back to younger talent, her time teaming with Madi Wrenkowski (Wren Sinclair) as M-95, her match with Izzy Moreno and more. Plus, Mike recaps a AAW Pro and WWE Elimination Chamber while previewing Trouble Is Brewing, Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and AEW Revolution. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Born in Chicago and raised in Kenosha, “The 80’s Bay-bee” TW3 joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his first 1-on-1 meeting with the legendary Vic Capri for the SSW Unified Championship at “HORSEPOWER II,” a benefit show for Mahone Middle School in his hometown. He also discusses his influences, including his uncle – Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett, High Energy (Koko B. Ware and Owen Hart), WCW luchadores, Kofi Kingston, buying his own wrestling company (Hybrid Wrestling Entertainment), working for Ohio Valley Wrestling, being a part of Netflix’s “The Wrestlers,” a story about Mickie James and more. Plus, Mike recaps a huge Chicago Style Wrestling, ICW Milwaukee and Rockford Damage, Inc. and previews AAW Pro’s “Legacy,” Black Label Pro and WWE Elimination Chamber. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Champion wrestler. Blackbelt. School teacher. SSW/SnS Unified Women’s Champion “The Mile Smile” Brooke Tanner joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss being an inspiration, training at ACW with Hornswoggle, Nick Colucci and Salem Crane, how watching Steve Blackman pushed her toward wrestling, defeating Stacy Shadows to win a championship, her rivalry with Rayvin Raddix, favorite opponents, dream matches and her upcoming match at SSW’s “HORSEPOWER II” against Sophia Rose, Alice Crowley and Shelly “The Bombshell” Benson. Plus, Mike recaps a huge week in WWE, AEW, Freelance, DREAMWAVE and ICW Milwaukee while looking ahead at Chicago Style Wrestling, Squared Circle Megastars, Circle 6 and Rockford Damage Inc. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Since her last appearance on Windy City Slam Podcast in Dec. 2020, Izzy Moreno transitioned from wrestling superfan into pro wrestler and gained a last name. Moreno joins Windy City Slam to talk about becoming a role model for young fans like WWE Superstar Bayley was for her, overcoming Scoliosis, how MMA training translated into wrestling, working out with Tessa Blanchard, training with Chris Marval and Sho Funaki at Hybrid School of Wrestling, debuting in Mission Pro Wrestling in San Antonio, her upcoming match vs. Missa Kate, working as wrestling media and what’s next. Plus, special correspondent Tony Gabagool checks in with a Rocket Pro Wrestling recap. Mike discusses the changes on the Road to WrestleMania, NXT Vengeance Day, Cody James’ sudden retirement while running down results from Northland Pro and We Love Wrestling and previewing Freelance, DREAMWAVE and other local events. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Victor Iniestra is bringing the heat as Chicago Style Wrestling Metra Division Champion and “El Sueño” joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his powerlifting career, working out with his girlfriend and fellow wrestler Lili La Pescadita, his experiences with Carlito and Samuray Del Sol (aka Kalisto), defeating Steve Boz for the Metra Division title, how TJ Steel got him into CSW and into “The Brass,” working for Janesville Wrestling Alliance, AAW, DREAMWAVE and more. Plus, former WWE.com writer Jordan Garretson helps break down the Royal Rumble and the Road to WrestleMania. In addition, there’s talk of Southland Championship Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, Northland Pro and 2econd Wrestling. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

A second-generation star, Kyzyle decided to deviate from his father’s path with a quirky, dark persona and it helped lead him to the POWW Entertainment Heavyweight Championship. Kyzyle joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his rise in POWW, car trips with his father, Trevor Blanchard, and brother, referee Brian Allen, developing the Kyzyle character, rivalry with Mason Percs, work in UWE and Southland Championship Wrestling, winning the POWW Championship from “Uncle” Jimmy Blaze and more. Plus, Sean Lennon from PWE Report joins the show to talk Chicago Style Wrestling’s newsworthy “Season Premiere” (which included a Freelance Wrestling invasion) and shines some light on GALLI Lucha Libre. There’s also talk of WWE Royal Rumble, ICW Milwaukee and previews of POWW, SCW and All Star Lucha Libre. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Will County’s favorite wrestling attorney Eric Schultz has held the Northland Pro Championship for nearly 500 days, and he returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk all about it. Schultz discusses his upcoming Northland Pro title defense against Rafael Quintero on Feb. 3, The Brass’ objectives in Chicago Style Wrestling, his recent triple-threat match in Rocket Pro against Koa Laxamana and Shaq Jordan, the increase in wrestling attorneys, how the movie “Falling Down” inspired his look, goals for 2024 and much more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Rhapsody, ARW and TNA’s “Hard to Kill,” runs down some new champions in the area and previews CSW’s “Season Premiere.” Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Twenty-year veteran Darin Corbin, seen often in the Chicagoland area for Freelance Wrestling and 2econd Wrestling, joins Windy City Slam Podcast for a special extended interview. Corbin discusses his appearance on FOX’s brand-new game show “The Floor,” being the first Triple Crown Champion in Freelance history, his issues with 2econd promoter Rabbi Jeremy Fine, his social media presence, his history with Arik Cannon from breaking into the business in the Twin Cities to now, Chicago and Minnesota wrestling, what else he can accomplish in his 40s and much more. Plus, special correspondent Tony Gabagool joins the show to recap Rocket Pro’s “Resolution” while Mike also recaps POWW Entertainment and previews “Freelance Rhapsody.” Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

After being sidelined for over a year after shoulder surgery, Alfonso Gonzalez recently came back to in-ring action in Freelance Wrestling and Freelance Underground. The Master of Team Alfonso Dojo returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about ring rust, his time in wrestling, some of the younger talent on the rise in Freelance such as Koda Hernandez, Robbie Reeves, Stone Ambrose, Regan Lydale, his upcoming match with Dan the Dad at “Freelance Rhapsody,” Storm Grayson’s red-hot run, learning from Mustafa Ali and more. Plus, Mike recaps AAW Pro’s Windy City Classic, touches on the big matches from AEW’s Worlds End and previews Rocket Pro Wrestling and POWW Entertainment events. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Armed with knowledge from great wrestling minds such as “Shogun” Chris L.O.G.A.N., Isaias Velazquez, Kylie Rae and GPA, “The Generational Treasure” Shaq Jordan joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss training in Wrestle League and Freelance Wrestling Academy, working for Rocket Pro Wrestling and Frontline Pro, how meeting Velazquez and Rae motivated him to join the FWA after he nearly quit wrestling, how being bullied led him to playing sports as a youth, top opponents (including Quinn Whittock), dream matches with L.O.G.A.N. and Bryan Keith and more. Plus, Mike recaps happenings from 4th Wall Wrestling and previews AAW Pro and AEW events this weekend. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

A second-generation performer, Chris Headford has his sights set on a hostile takeover of POWW Entertainment. Headford joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss working as a referee, the POWW Commissioner and now as the manager to the dominant faction, The Reckoning. He also reveals his inspiration to become a manager, talks about the confrontation with his father, Nick, at “Rage Reaction,” resurrecting The Conflict Crew at UWE in Michigan, and helps preview POWW’s “New Year’s Beatings.” Plus, we hit the highlights of ICW Milwaukee and Illiana Pro Wrestling shows from last weekend. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Southwest suburban native Apex has made the transition from mixed martial arts to pro wrestling look relatively easy as he continues to rise through the ranks of Southland Championship Wrestling. Apex joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his MMA career, overcoming some adversity early in his life, how Koa Laxamana convinced him to give pro wrestling a shot, pulling punches in a pro wrestling setting, coming up with his signature maneuver and his inspiration behind it and more. Plus, Mike praises Storm Grayson’s promo from the end of Freelance Wrestling’s “Three Counts at Freelance,” and recaps other highlights from the weekend, including NXT’s “Deadline.” Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Just when you thought Mike Anthony was finished as an active wrestler, he recently returned to the ring. The Windy City Wrestling legend joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk all about his comeback with All Star Lucha Libre, what it was like training under Sam DeCero, receiving advice from veterans early in his career, his connection with former WWE Champion Bob Backlund, working WWE TV shows, becoming a trainer at Windy City and more. Plus, Tony Gabagool of The Lovely Intoxicated Men returns to recap Rocket Pro’s “Christmas Chaos" while Mike shares results of AAW Pro, POWW Entertainment and Blizzard Brawl and previews action around the area. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Rabbi Jeremy Fine is a self-professed “hustler” as he celebrates two years as promoter for the colorful and enjoyable 2econd Wrestling promotion. Rabbi Fine returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss exceeding all expectations for 2econd, the upcoming 2nd In Command show on Dec. 10, bringing a balance of great independent talent, indie darlings and old-school stars together for his events, his issues with Darin Corbin, holding “Mitzvah Mania,” the Jewish WrestleMania and more. Plus, Mike discusses the historic WWE return of CM Punk and the rest of the loaded Survivor Series event and previews a big weekend of action, including AAW Pro, Black Label Pro, Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and GLCW’s blockbuster Blizzard Brawl. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

A regular in AAW Pro and DREAMWAVE Wrestling, (Mike) Hartenbower joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk working for his home promotion of DREAMWAVE, where he watched shows during his youth, upcoming title matches in DREAMWAVE and Rocket Pro Wrestling, the dynamic of The Bravo Family (John E. Bravo, Davey Vega & Sean Logan) in AAW Pro, his history with Those Damn Coyotes, spearing Cody James into a swimming pool during a ZOWA Championship match and sharing a childhood moment with Bret Hart. Plus, Jordan Kross helps us recap SSW’s 20th Anniversary Event while Mike hits the highlights of Chicago Style Wrestling and ICW Milwaukee along with a little AEW Full Gear and WWE Survivor Series. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Jordan Kross is celebrating five years as a wrestler and 20 years of SSW this weekend. “The Punk Rock Prince” returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about how special SSW is to him and his family, his latest accomplishments in places such as Warrior Wrestling and Fusion Wrestling Chicago, his bond with Doug Simmons and the craziness of The SuperWrestlers. Plus, Mike previews AEW Full Gear, Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Underground, Southland Championship Wrestling and Crash Tested Wrestling and runs down results from Freelance Bumpz. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

With his days in the ring winding down, legendary Chicago independent wrestler “Ice Pick” Vic Capri returns to Windy City Slam Podcast. Capri downplays his status of being a “legend,” referring himself to being an “indie guy” while talking about giving back to the business in training emerging local star Shelly “The Bombshell” Benson, dealing with some late-career injury issues while still churning out some great matches with guys such as Ricky Reyes, Christian Rose, Connor Hopkins, Conan Lycan and Axel Rico while being a champion in places such as Chicago Style Wrestling, DREAMWAVE, All Heel Wrestling, Rockford Damage Inc. We also discuss upcoming shows for CSW and SSW, in addition to Capri having a softer side than what we see with his “resting Vic-face.” Plus, Mike recaps WWE Crown Jewel and POWW Entertainment’s “WrestleRage 21” while The Lovely Intoxicated Men’s Tony Gabagool joins us to review Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Harvest Havoc.” Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

He’s performed just about every role in pro wrestling, including being an in-ring worker, manager, referee, videographer, and a podcaster. He’s Nick Headford, who has nearly 25 years in the business under his belt. Headford joins Windy City Slam Podcast to preview POWW Entertainment’s WrestleRage 21, discuss his son Chris’ foray into managing The Reckoning, growing up in the Southern wrestling scene before moving to the Chicago area, being a historian for local independent wrestling, advice for youngsters breaking in and more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling and AAW Pro events from last weekend and previews WWE Crown Jewel, Rocket Pro Wrestling and more. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes back “Hawaiian Hitman" Koa Laxamana to discuss his run in the NWA and the upcoming Samhain pay-per-view, his match vs. Terry Allen at POWW Entertainment’s WrestleRage 21, how Robert “Ego” Anthony helped with getting opportunities with AAW Pro and the NWA, working with Rocket Pro, Midwest Championship Wrestling and other Chicago-area promotions, why wins and losses don’t matter as much as telling a good in-ring story and entertaining the fans, and giving back to the business that he loves so much. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from IMPACT Wrestling “Bound For Glory” and Southland Championship Wrestling and previews Freelance and AAW shows this weekend. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes Pat Ackerman (aka “Podcast Papa” and “P-Ax”) to the show for a full-fledged interview, including a recap of Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Darkness Falls.” P-Ax also talks about the origin of the Lovely Intoxicated Men and other fan groups associated with Rocket Pro, his interactions with The Fabulous Idols, his “internship” into some of the behind-the-scenes work he does and talks about what he enjoys about Illiana Pro Wrestling and The SuperWrestlers. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from Chicago Style Wrestling, C3 Ultimate Wrestling, DREAMWAVE, ARW and 2econd Wrestling, involving favorites such as Shelly “The Bombshell” Benson, C.Red and Missa Kate, and previews IMPACT Wrestling’s “Bound For Glory” weekend. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Much has happened since Cody James last appeared on Windy City Slam Podcast. He details his rise upon his return to the show, including becoming “The Barker” in the NWA as part of Magic Inc., making the most of opportunities in Billy Corgan’s company, winning the Crash Tested Wrestling Championship, breaking away from Chris Miller in Chicago Style Wrestling, and his trials and tribulations in Northland Pro and All Heel Wrestling. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from Warrior Wrestling 31 and POWW Entertainment and previews CSW, Rocket Pro and 2econd Wrestling among upcoming events. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

It’s been a rough 2023 for Trevor Outlaw in a lot of respects. “Yours Rudely” returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his slump in Freelance Wrestling, culminating in a loss to Referee Dan Perch during Trevtember, of all months. Outlaw also talks Black Label Pro, Warrior Wrestling, 2econd Wrestling, Skye Blue, Kylie Rae, Jordan Kross and Richard Holliday, what he needs to do to get back to his winning ways, family issues in FTC LLC between Frank the Clown and KC Navarro, and how 2024 will be his year. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from AEW, NXT, AAW Pro and Southland Championship Wrestling while previewing a busy weekend ahead. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

One of the Chicagoland area’s fastest rising stars, “Sharpshooter” James Creed joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his recovery from ACL surgery, his seemingly never-ending rivalry with JPH (which has crossed multiple promotions), training under Angel Armani and Hunter Paine and teaching wrestlers himself at the Southland Championship Wrestling training school, winning the ARW Championship twice, lasting 95 minutes in Squared Circle Megastars’ Mega Rumble, wrestlers who he emulates and SCW’s “WrestleTopia IV.” Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling, All Heel Wrestling and ICW Milwaukee among other local highights and takes a look at AAW Pro’s “The Chaos Theory” and WWE releases. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

A blend of inspiration from horror movies with ring training from Tracy Smothers, “The Slaughterville Plague” Gavin Alexander joins Windy City Slam to talk about his two-decade career, influences, his passion for Eddie Kingston, recovering from a gunshot wound he suffered this spring, who he wants to face next in WAW North America, his issues with WCPW, eclectic music tastes and a little word association. Plus, Mike tips his cap to locals ranked in the PWI 500 and previews shows such as Freelance Wrestling, Crash Tested Wrestling and All Heel Wrestling. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

The imposing Chris Miller joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his run in Chicago Style Wrestling, his best friend, Kristine – a sledgehammer, training some younger talents at the CSW school, his issue with the women’s wrestlers in CSW, Cody James, a high-stakes match in Crash Tested Wrestling and some menacing character named Metalhead, who is the current All Heel Wrestling Champion. Plus, Mike talks a little ARW, CSW and POWW Entertainment and Pat Ackerman of the Lovely Intoxicated Men stops by to recap Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Fall Brawl.” Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

In a big week for Chicago wrestling, Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes Rocket Pro co-owner Will Schelli (aka Maximus Orion) to the show to preview RPW’s “Fall Brawl” in depth, discusses getting a 20x20 wrestling ring for his high school graduation (which laid the foundation for RPW), how the Maximus character came about and what influences it drew from, paying his dues, and how his mother went from being critical of buying the wrestling ring to a main-event performer last Spring. Plus, Mike tackles the big news of the last week, including CM Punk’s dismissal from AEW, WWE and AEW premium live events, AAW Pro and Freelance Wrestling results and other local highlights. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

One of Chicago’s biggest LGBTQ+ wrestlers, The “Dad-Bod Demigod” Joey Mayberry joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk about his journey from Florida to Chicago, working with some notable names, what helped rekindle his passion for wrestling during some dark times, background in theater, being a part of welcoming locker rooms in places such as Chicago Style Wrestling and POWW Entertainment, how and he and Jillian got together, participating in “EFFY’s Big Gay Brunch” and more. Plus, Mike discusses the passing of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk, AEW’s big week, NWA 75 highlights and local events such as AAW, Freelance Wrestling, POWW, SuperWrestlers Strike Back and GCW. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

He’s been a belt collector over the last year or two in the Midwest scene, he’s “Sexy Violence” Quinn Whittock and he holds the Frontline Pro Championship and Frontline Pro Battle Championship and Wrestle League Championship and is a former Rocket Pro Wrestling Champion. Whittock makes his debut on Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his career, being a coach for some younger wrestlers, emulating Jeff Hardy, meeting Ben McCoy and helping mold Shaq Jordan, his upcoming Tables, Ladders and Chairs match against Aaron Stone at RPW, plus some character named Vlad Bladder, Teen Vampire. Plus, High5Tom of the Midwest Wrestling Roundup joins us to recap ICW Milwaukee’s “Insane 8,” while Mike talks Chicago Style Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, Squared Circle Megastars, SuperWrestlers Strike Back, AEW All In and more. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

From under the learning tree of Chicago Style Wrestling and “Ice Pick” Vic Capri comes Michael “Vice Grip” Gonzalez, who joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his training, how ‘90s wrestling inspired him to get into the business, best advice he’s received from Capri, Alpha Zeta Zeta, recovering from knee surgery, his time at the Super Bowl as a Chiefs fan and much more. Plus, Mike recaps 2econd Wrestling’s festive “Half Nelson. Full Force” event, talks POWW Entertainment, CSW among other local events. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Windy City Slam Podcast gets into the VIP room when we welcome “The King of Clubs” Jason Midas to the show for the first time. We talk about Midas’ experience as a circus and burlesque performer, deciding to get into the wrestling business in his 30s, his wrestling influences, his utility roles as a manager, ring announcer and broadcaster, getting a golden opportunity in 2econd Wrestling, a little bit of Freelance and Freelance Underground and a preview this weekend’s 2econd show, “Half Nelson. Full Force.” Plus, Mike offers his takes on SummerSlam and gives WWE a fun idea to extend Gunther’s Intercontinental Championship reign, and recaps news and notes from Freelance Underground (with exclusive audio from “Iron Demon” Shane Mercer), DREAMWAVE and POWW Entertainment. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

A graduate of the famous Black and Brave Wrestling Academy, “Sabotage” Sean Logan is on the rise on the local scene with promotions such as AAW Pro, Freelance Underground and 2econd Wrestling and is currently one-half of the Iron Spirit Pro Tag Team Champions with Gunner Brave. Logan joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss being trained by Harley Race and Seth Rollins, teaming with Gunner Brave, being a part of John E. Bravo’s crew in AAW, his “Sean Login” character in 2econd Wrestling and more. Plus, Mike recaps action from WAW North America’s “A Knight To Remember” (with exclusive audio from Mustang Mike), Freelance Wrestling, GLCW and NXT and previews SummerSlam and a huge weekend around the area. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

You saw her shine in World Class Championship Wrestling and Jim Crockett Promotions (of the NWA) in the ‘80s. The “Perfect 10” Baby Doll joins Windy City Slam Podcast to help preview WAW North America’s “A Knight To Remember” event, her daughter, Samantha Starr’s match against Stacy Shadows, working in the red-hot WCCW territory, hot she got into the business, her family lineage in wrestling, getting advice from Jake “The Snake” Roberts, time in Crockett with Tully Blanchard and the crazy travel schedule and much more. Plus, Mike recaps the highlights of an action-packed weekend locally and previews Freelance Wrestling and Rockford Damage Inc. among upcoming local events. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Legendary manager and wrestler C.Red and “Da Kang” Myles Mercer of The A.R.C. join Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about their appearance at WAW North America’s “A Knight To Remember” event and break down some of the main matches on the show, how Mercer got his nickname “Da Kang of the Whole Show,” C.Red’s recent experience with the NWA, Mercer’s upcoming Crash Tested Wrestling Championship defense against Marshe Rockett and Cody James and more. Plus, Mike discusses AAW Pro’s “Never Say Die” and previews Chicago Style Wrestling, 2econd Wrestling, CTW, Southland Championship Wrestling and much more. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Longtime Chicago-area manager The Sinister Minister of Fear and the newest member of his "Evil Hoard," “It’s Ya Boi” Mason Percs, join Windy City Slam Podcast to talk WAW North America’s “A Knight To Remember” event and Percs’ match against Mustang Mike for the vacant WAW North American Championship, some of the other matches on the show, the chemistry building between Minister and Percs, what Percs has learned in the last year while Minister shares a piece of his history with men such as Bob Luce, Dick The Bruiser, “Yukon” Moose Cholak, Fritz Von Erich, Buddy Roberts and more. Plus, Mike recaps some highlights from local indie wrestling and previews AAW Pro and POWW Entertainment shows. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Former WWE referee Justin King, who will be part of the officiating team at WAW North America’s “A Knight To Remember” later this month, joined Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the star-studded event in Tinley Park on July 28 and who he’s looking forward to working with, his relationship with Thom Latimer, working with fellow Illinois guys Jack Doan and Chad Patton, working under Dusty Rhodes at FCW, working as a Da Cobra’s manager with Resistance Pro, being honored at the Midwest Wrestling Reunion last year. Plus, Mike recaps WWE Money In The Bank, Freelance Wrestling and Warrior Wrestling. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!