Windy City Slam

The men behind the phenomenon known as Warrior Wrestling, Steve Tortorello and Eric Hamilton, return to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the fifth anniversary of Warrior, their favorite moments, being a stepping stone for tomorrow’s stars, what’s next for the company and a breakdown of “Friday Night Lights” back at the football stadium at Marian Catholic – the swan song for the original home for Warrior – a show that includes talents such as Matt Cardona, KC Navarro, Gringo Loco, El Hijo Del Vikingo, WARHORSE, Konosuke Takeshita, Storm Grayson, Trevor Outlaw, Jordan Kross and more. Plus, Mike talks AEW and WWE and previews Freelance Wrestling 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!

Wrestling superagent Chazz Moretti returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about and break down WAW North America’s “A Knight To Remember” coming to Tinley Park on July 28. Moretti discusses several of the top matches, including WAW World Champion Zak Zodiac against Thom Latimer and Kamille defending her NWA World Women’s Championship against “Sweet” Saraya Knight, his relationship with the Knight family and working shows for them in the UK and much more. Plus, Mike talks CM Punk and Skye Blue in AEW, recaps DREAMWAVE Wrestling, previews Fusion Wrestling Chicago 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!

Two years ago, pro wrestling was just a dream for Warren C. Freiberg III, Esq. Now Freiberg is the High Voltage Champion in Southland Championship Wrestling after a seemingly improbable journey of dropping 140 pounds and starting his wrestling training in his late 30s. Freiberg joined Windy City Slam Podcast to share his story of sheer persistence and dedication, proving to Hunter Paine that he can hang, influence behind his promo work, what era drew him to wrestling, the latest with Punitive Damages, how far he can possibly go in wrestling and more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling and The Starlight Invitational, talks about the issue that forced AAW to cancel its show and previews DREAMWAVE Wrestling among other 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!

Freelance Wrestling World Champion Storm Grayson returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his title match against Craig Mitchell at Freelance Vs. The World 9, working as a heel in Warrior Wrestling alongside Frank the Clown and Trevor Outlaw, getting a seal of approval from Robert “Ego” Anthony, getting more opportunities as an extra for AEW and WWE, his typical week and more. Plus, Mike recaps POWW Entertainment’s weekend of shows, including the “You Better Work” Pride show with reaction from Mateo Valentine and new POWW Midwest Champion Mason Percs. We also preview Freelance, AAW Pro, C3 Ultimate Wrestling and The Starlight Invitational and look back at Chicago stars doing well at the NWA Crockett Cup. 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!

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 No. 1 contender to the POWW Heavyweight Championship and multi-time former champ Scott Spade joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his championship match against Hunter Paine on June 3 during POWW Entertainment’s double-shot weekend, his match against “Golden Boy” Greg Anthony at WAW North America’s “A Knight to Remember,” being a fighting champion, helping train NXT star Tony D’Angelo and his vintage mint-on-card Masters of the Universe collection. Plus, Mike digs deep into Chicago Style Wrestling’s “Ode to Valor” where two new champions were crowned and previews a big weekend ahead including WWE, AEW, NXT, Crash Tested Wrestling and Illiana 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 Symbols, Joey Roth and Roxi Heart, join Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about what they have in store for WAW North America’s “A Knight to Remember” and some of the top talent on the show, what happened at Rocket Pro’s “Kicks on 66” and some thoughts on “Rockstar” Jonny Nigh, Damien Saint and Bruiser Mass Index. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling and Freelance Underground and previews Chicago Style Wrestling, Southland Championship 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!

Based in Northeastern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin, Black and Brave graduate Perfection is on the rise and the cocksure one joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk about possibly being the influence for Seth Rollins’ WWE wardrobe, the inspiration of a WWE legend who made his debut on the day Perfection was born, Zeke Zeeshe, Jordan Kross, Shinsuke Nakamura, his infatuation with bringing a full-length mirror to the ring, upcoming matches for All Heel Wrestling and The Heathen’s Starlight Invitational and more. Plus, Mike recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Kicks on 66” with exclusive comments from Aaron Stone, Connor Hopkins, The Amazing Turtle and Koa Laxamana, and a fun Fusion Wrestling show, plus talk about WWE Backlash, AAW Pro, Freelance and Freelance Underground. 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!

Eight years into the business, “Dream Breaker” Aaron Stone has found some success over the last couple of years, winning championships and rising up the ranks of several Chicagoland independent promotions. Stone joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the chase for the Rocket Pro Wrestling Championship and his upcoming match against Quinn Whittock at “Kicks on 66,” trying to spoil the plans of RPW General Manager Damien Saint, wrestling in GALLI Lucha Libre against stars such as Sam Adonis, Axel Rico and Skayde, the atmosphere of a GALLI crowd, stepping up after the early part of the pandemic, getting training from Rion Skillz, holding championships in GALLI, Illiana Pro Wrestling and C3 Ultimate Wrestling, potential dream matches and more. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from the area and previews AAW Pro, POWW Entertainment, Fusion Wrestling and Rocket 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!

Davison Sarai has quite the story – she is a transgender woman, a professional therapist and broke into professional wrestling in her 40s. Sarai joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about her decision to start in the wrestling business decades after doing some backyard stuff with friends as a teenager, advice she gives to other transgender women, how doing a wrestling podcast got her discovered, influence of Nyla Rose, working with No Coast as their personal therapist at Rocket Pro Wrestling, expanding her reach around the Chicago area with AllStar Lucha Libre and Chicagoland Championship Wrestling and more. Plus, Mike recaps Chicago Style Wrestling, DREAMWAVE, Night of the SuperWrestlers (thanks to Pat Ackerman of The Lovely Intoxicated Men) and previews 2econd Wrestling and POWW Entertainment among other 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!

A self-professed late bloomer, Jackson “Stampede” Larkin is starting to take over Chicagoland independent wrestling and he tells us his story on this week’s Windy City Slam Podcast. Larkin shares how he got his start, how many great wrestling minds helped piece together the man known as “Stampede,” how he grew into his current physique, the influence of C.Red, how a car ride with Elayna Black (aka NXT’s Cora Jade) got him some opportunities in the Twin Cities, getting noticed in the Chicago area with places such as 2econd Wrestling, C3 Ultimate Wrestling and Chicagoland Championship Wrestling, and his beef with Ezio Orlandi. Plus, Pat Ackerman of The Lovely Intoxicated Men joins the show to break down Rocket Pro’s “Spring Break” and Mike recaps AAW and Freelance and previews Chicago Style Wrestling, DREAMWAVE and The Night of The Superwrestlers. 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 friends Mason Conrad and Joey Marx talk about teaming up as The Heroes of Our Time as they joined Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time. Conrad and Marx talk about their recent tour of Mexico, working as The OG’z as heels in GALLI Lucha Libre, friendships with Matt Bacaling, Big Jon Crowley, Carlos Robles and James Russo, time in Freelance Underground and Zelo Pro, expanding their reach in working for new promotions, Mason’s love for Star Wars and more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Underground “Into the Fire” with exclusive comments from new FU Independent Champion Chico Suave. There’s also talk of NWA 312, AAW Pro, Freelance Wrestling and Rocket 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!

Former two-time World Heavyweight Champion EC3 joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his NWA National Championship match with the familiar-looking Cyon at NWA 312, his mind-set shift with Control Your Narrative following his WWE release, reconnecting with Billy Corgan after working with him in IMPACT Wrestling, his well-executed storyline with Rockstar Spud in IMPACT, the old-school vibe of the NWA mixed with traditional pay-per-view wrestling, his past relationship with NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Tyrus, helping Psycho Boy Fodder get quickly acclimated to the business and his recent rivalry with Jordan Kross. Plus, Mike recaps action from WrestleMania 39 and NXT Stand and Deliver and previews NWA 312 and Freelance Underground. 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 wrestler Jay Bradley joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss NWA 312 coming to Highland Park in early April, his chemistry with Wrecking Ball Legursky as The Fixers, long relationship with NWA owner Billy Corgan, the NWA’s old-school vision, working local indies such as the LWF, Resistance Pro and Pro Wrestling Blitz, some of his favorite local opponents over the years and much more. Plus, Mike recaps action from AAW Epic and Warrior Wrestling 29 and offers predictions and insight on WrestleMania 39 and NXT Stand and Deliver. 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!

AAW Pro Executive Producer Trent Zuberi previews AAW Epic – the 19th Anniversary Event – and breaks down some of the main matches. He details the company’s history of great, internationally-known talent, how he hooked up with one of the Midwest’s premier wrestling organizations, what makes AAW shows so special and much more. Plus, Mike recaps a hectic All Heel Wrestling “March of War,” which featured a main event championship match between LGBTQ+ athletes in Mateo Valentine and Dog-Faced Bastard Greg Murray and a shocking conclusion. There’s also talk of Chicago Style Wrestling, Southland Championship Wrestling, Warrior Wrestling, Fusion Wrestling and Crash Tested 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!

“Dog-Faced Bastard” Greg Murray joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his extreme three-way brawl against Scott Spade and Kyzyle at Rockford Damage Inc., his upcoming All Heel Wrestling Championship match against Mateo Valentine, training and camaraderie at Chicago Style Wrestling, working with Trog the Caveman as The Bone Daddies at POWW Entertainment, his emotional day at “EFFY’s Big Gay Brunch” last summer and much more. Plus, Mike recaps SSW HORSEPOWER with exclusive comments from Jordan Kross following his match against EC3 and previews weekend events at CSW, POWW and AHW. 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 the basketball court and the streets come “One Man Dynasty” Darius Latrell and “Prince 100” Koda Hernandez as the Freelance Underground Tag Team Champions, Pick N’ Pop, join Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time as a team. They discuss whose idea it was to put them together, wrestling teams such as the Coco Buffs and the Brothers of Funstruction, rivalry with the Bang Bros, their creative vignettes and promos, the growth of the Freelance Wrestling Academy and the upcoming FWA student show, frustrations with former WWE Superstar Swoggle at 2econd Wrestling, Eddie Guerrero’s influence on Hernandez and more. Plus, Pat Ackerman of the Lovely Intoxicated Men returns to recap Rocket Pro’s “Shamrock Showdown.” Mike also talks AEW Revolution, POWW Entertainment, Freelance Wrestling, SSW 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!

Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes back friend of the show “The Punk Rock Prince” Jordan Kross to discuss his rise in the Midwest independents, including a regular spot at Warrior Wrestling, his run of luck at Warrior, his rematch with EC3 at SSW HORSEPOWER coming up on March 10 in Kenosha, how fans helped him get connected with 2econd Wrestling, who helped propel him into what he is today, charting his growth with that of contemporary Kal Herro and much more. Plus, Mike previews AEW Revolution and looks ahead at the weekend of events, including POWW Entertainment and Rocket 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!

Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes CBS58 Milwaukee news anchor Mike Curkov, originally from Chicago’s Northwest suburbs, to discuss his itch to become a wrestler, emphasis on taking it seriously, working a feud against former WWE Superstar Kevin Thorn/Mordecai at Great Lakes Championship Wrestling, which Attitude Era moment pulled him into watching wrestling, who trained him for his ring appearances and his upcoming match at SSW’s HORSEPOWER on March 10 in Kenosha. Plus, Mike recaps 2econd Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling, Warrior Wrestling, Rockford Damage Inc., ICW Milwaukee and AAW Pro, which featured the shocking return of Robert “Ego” Anthony, who said he’s done with Freelance Wrestling. We also look back at WWE’s Elimination Chamber and the Roman Reigns-Sami Zayn saga. 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!

Coming up on nearly four years in the wrestling business, Kayla Kassidy has grown on the Midwestern independent scene and gained opportunities in the NWA and MLW. Kassidy joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk about her time in wrestling, including working with Jazz and Madusa/Alundra Blayze, her experience against Max the Impaler, stops in Freelance and Freelance Underground and her upcoming debut this weekend at 2econd Wrestling against Heather Monroe, working with Billie Starkz, adopting a personality that she hated growing up while playing a heel, her influences, and being part of an elite class of performers who have been Ohio Valley Wrestling Women’s Champion. Mike also recaps Freelance and Freelance Underground with exclusive reaction from new Freelance World Champion Storm Grayson and previews an immense weekend of action around Chicago and beyond. 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 strutting his stuff pretty much everywhere for the last two decades, IMPACT Wrestling newcomer Dirty Dango joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss IMPACT’s upcoming events in the Chicago area, reuniting with some familiar faces, his goals in the company, his brief tag team with Robert Anthony and more. Plus, we pay tribute to the legendary Leaping Lanny Poffo (aka The Genius) with exclusive never-before-heard audio from STARRCAST 2018. In addition, Pat Ackerman of the Lovely Intoxicated Men drops by to recap Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Cupid Carnage” while Mike also talks NXT Vengeance Day, POWW Entertainment, Freelance, Freelance Underground, DREAMWAVE and Squared Circle Megastars. 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!

Chicago veteran indie wrestler Craig Mitchell joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss Freelance Wrestling’s upcoming charity event “RedHawk Rumble” at Marist High School, growing up in the business, the early days of Freelance, his longtime rivalry with GPA, working through an Achilles’ injury while wrestling Bryan Keith and more. Mike also recaps a strong Royal Rumble, including the Sami Zayn-Bloodline dynamic, and previews Rocket Pro Wrestling 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!

Ezio Orlandi is starting to rise on the local scene and “Beyond Alpha” joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his training at Freelance Wrestling Academy and The Nightmare Factory (with QT Marshall, Cody Rhodes and Glacier), how fellow college wrestler “Chief of Beef” Hunk Kasady pointed him in the right direction, amateur wrestling compared to the pro style, upcoming matches for AllStar Lucha Libre and 2econd Wrestling, working for Freelance and Freelance Underground and more. Mike also recaps Warrior Wrestling and GLCW from over the weekend and previews upcoming shows from 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!

With a background in dancing, Shelly “The Bombshell” burst onto the Chicagoland independent scene in the spring of 2022 and made immediate waves. Shelly joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss training at Steve Boz’s school, the emotions of her first career match against AEW star Skye Blue in Chicago Style Wrestling, getting advice from Vic Capri, working with Mario Pardua and Eric Schultz as Team Babushka, the family camaraderie of CSW, having Max Caster freestyle on her in SSW and more. Mike also recaps CSW and Freelance Wrestling from over the weekend and previews Warrior Wrestling 27, Southland Championship Wrestling and Great Lakes Championship 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!

Coming back to local independent wrestling after a long hiatus, Koa Laxamana just wants to have fun doing what he loves. Laxamana joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss the different stages of his wrestling career, competitive bodybuilding, his visit to the WCW Power Plant, working out with Hulk Hogan as a 19-year-old aspiring wrestler, return to Southland Championship Wrestling and working with POWW Entertainment and Rocket Pro. Plus, Pat Ackerman of the Lovely Intoxicated Men joins Mike to recap Rocket Pro’s “Resolution,” while Mike also talks POWW, Chicago Style Wrestling and Freelance. 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 a short experiment of working as a wrestler to becoming a self-made man as a graphic designer for wrestling event posters and refereeing 900 matches in between, Derek Sharp of Curtain Jerker Designs has seen pretty much everything in independent wrestling. Sharp talks about his experiences, road stories, how he started his business and coming up with themes and concepts for posters to help bring fans to shows. Plus, Mike recaps a hot AAW “Unstoppable” show and previews Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and True Privilege Wrestling 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!

From North of the Illinois-Wisconsin border, Sierra has become one of the Midwest’s top female wrestlers. Sierra, the Chicago Style Wrestling Women’s Champion and No. 1 contender to the AAW Women’s Championship, joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss her journey, coming up in the business with Frankie DeFalco’s Brew City Wrestling, her achievements, her upcoming match against Christi Jaynes at AAW “Unstoppable,” breaking through in CSW, traveling and tag-teaming with her boyfriend, Joey “Jet” Avalon and more. Plus, Mike previews the weekend in local 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!

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!

Chicago independent wrestling superstar Project M.O.N.I.X. returned to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss the journey to his upcoming Freelance Underground Championship match against Calvin Tankman at “The Final Countdown,” James Russo’s belief in him, his battle with Chico Suave and leaving the door open for their friendship and much more. Plus, Pro Wrestling Enforcer’s Sean Lennon stops by to recap 2econd Wrestling’s “Dynasty” and preview Warrior Wrestling 26. Plus, Mike talks DREAMWAVE Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling and Freelance Underground while next week’s guest introduces himself to us. 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!

“Yours Rudely” Trevor Outlaw is one of a kind, according to himself, and Windy City Slam Podcast welcomed back the polarizing Chicago wrestler to discuss his ongoing feud with Matt Knicks at Freelance Wrestling, banding together with Frank the Clown and FTC LLC, his upcoming match against Mance Warner at Warrior Wrestling, holding grudges and becoming the best at whatever he does. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance, Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and Blizzard Brawl and previews big shows from DREAMWAVE Wrestling 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!

Windy City Slam Podcast welcomed longtime Chicago wrestler Paul Thomaselli to discuss working with some well-known names such as Claudio Castagnoli, Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn, the many companies for which he’s worked, ringside hazards, the Thomaselli clan, family, tattoos, Reese’s candy and much more. Plus, Mike recaps WWE Survivor Series and previews another big weekend of action, including POWW Entertainment, Rocket Pro, Northland Pro, Freelance Wrestling and GLCW's "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!

Windy City Slam Podcast welcomed legendary Chicago wrestling personality Billy Whack and we discuss the rise and fall of the LWF (Lunatic Wrestling Federation) from its underground origins to becoming legitimate in 1997, his time with Pro Wrestling Blitz, relationship with the Kross family, his love for 1980s and 1990s toys (including Masters of the Universe) and his upcoming “Night of the SUPERWRESTLERS” project. Plus, Mike recaps a red-hot weekend of action, including an in-depth report from All Heel Wrestling’s “WrestleHaven,” plus Chicago Style Wresling, Freelance Wrestling, Freelance Underground and AEW Full Gear and a preview of this weekend’s action, including AAW 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!

Windy City Slam Podcast welcomed back Chicago independent wrestler Missa Kate to talk about her evolution, including her NWA run, road stories with NWA brethren, a taste of AEW Dark, recalling her conversation with Maria Kanellis at WrestleMania weekend in 2021 and parlaying that into a role with Women’s Wrestling Army, her upcoming match with Leslie La Muñeca at All Heel Wrestling’s “WrestleHaven,” her street fight with Heather Reckless at Berwyn Championship Wrestling and creating designs for her wrestling gear. Plus, Mike hits the highlights of NWA “Hard Times 3,” previews AEW Full Gear and a loaded weekend in the Chicago area, including Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling, Freelance Underground and AHW. 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 welcomed 2022 Jim Lynam Memorial Tournament winner “Big Beef” Gnarls Garvin, who will challenge Jake Something for the AAW Championship at “The Windy City Classic” on Nov. 25. Beef talks about building confidence by defeating Mike Bennett to gain momentum heading into the JLMT, his impressive run in the tournament, which throwback wrestlers he emulates and studies and much more. Plus, Mike recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Harvest Havoc” with exclusive post-show reaction from Gunner Brave and “Dreambreaker” Aaron Stone and also reviews POWW’s WrestleRage 20 and WWE Crown Jewel. 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!

Rocket Pro Wrestling General Manager Damien Saint joined Windy City Slam Podcast to delve inside the reasons for his actions last Spring that put The Fabulous Idols in charge of RPW, his first few months as GM, this weekend’s stacked “Harvest Havoc” show in Joliet, his beefs with JBek and Steve Ahrendt, his time in the U.S. Army and much more. Plus, Mike recaps 2econd Wrestling and Rockford Damage Inc. and previews POWW Entertainment’s WrestleRage 20 and WWE Crown Jewel. 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 veteran of nearly two decades, POWW Entertainment stalwart Scott Spade joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss the upcoming WrestleRage 20 event, POWW vs. Southland Championship Wrestling, how a fantasy camp got him into the business, wrestling nerdom, in-ring style, and appreciation of tag teams and old-school wrestling. Plus, Mike provides an in-depth recap of Freelance Underground’s “Same Ol’ Situation” featuring reaction from Storm Grayson, plus talk of Freelance Wrestling, Chicago Style 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!

The dominant Backwoods Brown returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss surpassing 1,000 days as GLCW Champion, tells a special story of lost wrestling gear being returned to him, previews One Fall Entertainment’s upcoming charity show “Pink Heals,” and talk about his beloved Chicago Bears. Plus, Mike provides an in-depth preview of Freelance Underground’s “Same Ol’ Situation” in Joliet, recaps AAW’s Jim Lynam Memorial Tournament and POWW Entertainment and previews Freelance Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling and GALLIMania. 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!

Sportskeeda reporter and AAW Pro backstage interviewer Kevin Kellam joins Windy City Slam Podcast to preview the Jim Lynam Memorial Tournament, discuss what Lynam meant to the company, the AAW fan experience and much more. Plus, Mike recaps SSW’s “They’re Here and with exclusive audio of Jordan Kross following his SSW Tag Team Championship victory. We also recap WWE Extreme Rules, and IMPACT Wrestling’s Bound For Glory and preview the week ahead in local 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!

Local pro wrestler “Mr. Made For TV” Tully Bertorelli joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his wrestling career with stops in Crash Tested Wrestling and Frontline Pro, the upcoming Chicagoland Championship Wrestling show in Michigan City, his burgeoning career as an actor and stunt performer in shows such as “Empire,” “Fargo” and “Chicago PD” and much more. Mike also recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling and the return of Warrior Wrestling and previews WWE Extreme Rules, IMPACT Bound For Glory and SSW’s “They’re Here.” 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!

Cousins Jordan Kross and Salem Crane join Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss their upcoming main-event match at SSW’s “They’re Here” on Oct. 8 in Kenosha, Wis., growing closer in recent years, Jordan’s big opportunity at Warrior Wrestling, Salem’s reaction to becoming ACW Champion and the inspiration behind his character, and much more. Mike also recaps Freelance Wrestling and Black Label Pro and previews a big weekend of action with Rocket Pro Wrestling, Northland Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and the return of Warrior. 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!

Crash Tested Wrestling CEO Jed Williamson joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his history in the business, reflect on the passing of Ricky Dunlap and preview CTW’s “Whiplash” event. Mike also breaks down Chicago Style Wrestling’s epic “Falling Down” event, featuring a wild match between Joey “Jet” Avalon and Axel Rico, and previews Freelance Wrestling’s next show 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!

Windy City Slam Podcast presents a special episode to preview Chicago Style Wrestling’s “Falling Down” with special guests, Chicago legend Acid Jaz and No. 1 contender Axel Rico. We talk to Jaz about Da Soul Touchaz, character development and goofy humor during his matches, while Rico discusses about his upcoming CSW Championship match against Joey “Jet” Avalon, the youth movement in CSW, GALLI Lucha Libre, and the latest in his career. Mike also recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling's newsworthy “Fall Brawl” 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!

Rocket Pro Wrestling owner Bill Schelli joins Windy City Slam Podcast to preview “Fall Brawl,” talk about the Joliet-based, family-friendly company and some character named Chet Gunderson. Meanwhile, Mike recaps a wild week, including The Wrestling Showcase (and we hear from Matt Cardona), AEW All Out, CM Punk and MJF craziness, WWE Clash at the Castle, AAW, Freelance 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 wrestling podcaster, radio personality and Wizard World emcee Mo Lightning joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk AEW, All Out, WWE, favorite celebrities with whom he’s worked, including Stan Lee, podcasting with D-Von Dudley and more! Plus, Mike recaps covering All Heel Wrestling/Wicked F’n Wrestling in a thunderstorm and previews a huge week coming up in local and national 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!

All Heel Wrestling Commissioner, The Heathen, and “The Voice of Violence” Phil Myers Sr. join Windy City Slam Podcast to preview and break down AHW/Wicked F’n Wrestling’s crossover show in Lake Geneva, Wis., on Aug. 28, plus we talk a little about how Heathen got into the wrestling business. Plus, Mike recaps Chicago Style Wrestling, including Axel Rico’s heartbreak, Black and Brave dominance, DREAMWAVE Wrestling and POWW Entertainment, and provides updates on local talents on the national scene. 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!

Mario Pardua, who moved to Chicago from Poland to pursue his professional wrestling dreams three years ago, joined Windy City Slam Podcast as “The Polish Powerhouse” discusses his transition to America, his run in Chicago Style Wrestling, seeking out a school and reaching out to Steve Boz, teaming with Bombshell Shelly and Attorney Eric Schultz, working to become a future WWE Superstar, Polish cuisine and more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Underground, including Chico Suave’s No Holds Barred match against Project M.O.N.I.X., as well as IMPACT Wrestling’s Emergence show and previews an action-packed weekend with CSW, 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!

Chicago fan favorite Chico Suave makes his first appearance on Windy City Slam Podcast to preview his No Holds Barred match vs. Project M.O.N.I.X. at Freelance Underground, discuss his roller-coaster relationship with M.O.N.I.X., stories from training and wrestling at GALLI Lucha Libre, influences behind his comedy wrestling, parody characters, Kurt Angle, expanding his travels and more. Plus, Mike recaps the Logan Square Screwjob at Freelance Wrestling and action from POWW Entertainment and previews IMPACT Wrestling in Chicago 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!

Chicago wrestling personality Val Capone returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to preview Freelance Wrestling’s “Cheap Pop,” featuring Storm Grayson vs. Robert “Ego” Anthony for the Freelance World Championship with Mick Foley as special referee. Val also discusses Black Label Pro’s “The Gang Crosses the Line,” her affinity for inclusion in wrestling and more. Plus, Mike gives his thoughts on SummerSlam, the WWE shakeup and Ric Flair’s Final Match, and rounds up other news and events in the region. 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!

She’s just 17, but Billie Starkz is already shining in the independent wrestling scene, including reigning as 2econd Wrestling Champion and making a big splash in AAW Pro. Starkz joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss the growth of her career, balancing high school life with wrestling, experimenting as heel in Black Label Pro while wrestling as a babyface elsewhere, how “Big Starkz Brand” was created and more. In addition, two-time former IMPACT Wrestling Champion Eric Young joins us in advance of IMPACT’s upcoming shows in Chicago to discuss his evolving character, his two world title victories, being part of multiple factions and his NHL fandom. Plus, Mike talks the WWE shakeup, including Triple H taking over creative, SummerSlam, Ric Flair’s “final match” and reviews some tidbits from local promotions such as 2econd Wrestling, Northland Pro 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!

He’s Mr. Warrior Wrestling, the self-proclaimed Freelance Frank Champion, WWE Network and Peacock Megastar and manager extraordinaire. Frank the Clown returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his takeover of the Chicago independent scene in places such as Warrior Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling and Freelance Underground, his beef with Athena, the upcoming Storm Grayson vs. Robert “Ego” Anthony rematch, his LA Rams winning the Super Bowl and more. Plus, Mike recaps AAW Pro, Chicago Style Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and the Midwest Wrestling Reunion with soundbites from ring announcing legend Mr. Ricolo and former WWE referee Justin King. 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!