Windy City Slam

Newly crowned Freelance Wrestling Champion Storm Grayson, one of the fastest rising stars in the Chicagoland area, joined Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk about the emotion of his victory over Robert “Ego” Anthony, going from a skinny kid in a mask in GALLI Lucha Libre to where he is now through his hard work during the pandemic shutdown, recent work with Warrior Wrestling, WWE and AEW, being “respectfully annoying” in hopes gaining more opportunities, spending time with Mustafa Ali, how wrestling Bryan Keith helped with his ascension and more. Plus, Mike runs down local tidbits and previews in a big weekend in the Chicagoland area, including AAW Pro, Chicago Style Wrestling 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!

Wrestling super-agent Chazz Moretti returns to Windy City Slam Podcast and this time he goes inside the upcoming Midwest Wrestling Reunion, which takes place in Lake Zurich on July 17. Chazz and Mike discuss the honorees and what the MWR is all about. Plus, Mike recaps some great wrestling action from last week, including Freelance Underground, Freelance, Ego Pro Wrestling and an outstanding Money In The Bank show with some great surprises. Mike Pankow is a wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

He’s a guy with superhuman strength and incredible agility and he has a golden opportunity in front of him. Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes “Iron Demon” Shane Mercer to the show to discuss his upcoming Freelance Underground title match against Calvin Tankman, time with Game Changer Wrestling, training regimen, feats of strength, wrestling inspirations and more. Plus, Mike kicks down the Forbidden Door, previews Money In The Bank, and talks Freelance Wrestling, Freelance Undergound, Warrior Wrestling 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!

Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes POWW Entertainment rising prospect “It’s Ya Boi” Mason Percs to discuss his return to the ring from injury as a freshly-minted babyface, his relationship with Jimmy Blaze, upcoming match with Kyzyle, how his time at Full Sail University produced a memorable moment for him during an NXT show and his background in media production. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling and Warrior Wrestling, plus talk about IMPACT Slammiversary, Forbidden Door 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!

The men behind the action-packed Warrior Wrestling promotion, Steve Tortorello and Eric Hamilton (who has a late run-in), join us on Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the busy times for Warrior, including taking their show on the road, upcoming dates in Grand Rapids, Mich, and in Chicago on the afternoon of the Forbidden Door show, the return of the Stadium Series, and shoehorning all the preparation for their shows with their real-life jobs and family responsibilities. Plus, Mike takes a quick tour through the national scene and recaps AAW and other local highlights while previewing Freelance vs. The World. 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’ve seen him around ringside at many of Chicago’s independent wrestling shows. Wrestling With Unicorns was established with (literally) the blood, sweat and tears of Martin Carrillo and his brother Jon Huerta. Carrillo joined Windy City Slam Podcast and explained how attending an AAW show as a fan in 2015 started the empire of WWU, how he got on the other side of the barrier, working for AAW, Warrior Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling and finally many promotions across the country, including Game Changer Wrestling and EVOLVE, seeing his footage on AEW television and much more. Plus, Mike recaps WWE Hell In A Cell, NXT In Your House, Black Label Pro, POWW Entertainment and GLCW and previews AAW and GALLI Lucha Libre 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!

The Master of Team Alfonso Dojo, Freelance Wrestling Academy prospect Alfonso Gonzalez joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss why he’s “the best around,” basing his character from an iconic 80’s movie, plus his early success in Freelance, which includes victories over the likes of Project M.O.N.I.X. and Kylie Rae, scramble matches, his upcoming appearance for Black Label Pro, his short-term goals and much more. Plus, Mike recaps AEW Double or Nothing and CM Punk’s title win, Freelance Underground’s Four Quarters with more M.O.N.I.X. madness and a stacked Warrior Wrestling 22 show in the St. Louis 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!

In a much-anticipated interview, Project M.O.N.I.X. returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to peel back the curtain on “The Final Phase” and “The Ultimate Swerve,” discusses his match with Matt Knicks at Freelance Underground’s “Four Quarters,” how his beef with Knicks began, his thoughts on Isaias Velazquez, Xavier Sky and Kylie Rae and more. Plus, Mike previews AEW Double or Nothing, recaps Freelance’s “Over The Top Rope” and discusses other local companies such as Berwyn Championship Wrestling, Warrior 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!

One of Chicagoland independent wrestling’s most-known voices, Kirby “The Voice” Alexander, joins the show to discuss ring announcing for Freelance Wrestling, Freelance Underground and Warrior Wrestling, juggling ring announcing with broadcasting, not using note cards, a personal story about Nick Gage and upcoming Freelance and Freelance Underground events. Plus, Mike recaps Rocket Pro, Rockford Damage Inc., GALLiversario 15 and Control Your Narrative/GLCW and previews Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling and Berwyn 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!

Four-year veteran THE Ryan Matthews grants Windy City Slam Podcast his first pro wrestling interview. Matthews talks about his time with Chicago Style Wrestling (where he trained), Berwyn Championship Wrestling and Rocket Pro Wrestling, upcoming matches with Damien Deschain, Chico Suave and Vic Capri, his vocal and musical talents, arm wrestling, TJ Steel, Skye Blue, screaming, big heads and more. Plus, Mike recaps WrestleMania Backlash, POWW Entertainment and previews Rocket Pro, Squared Circle Megastars, GALLI Lucha Libre and Control Your Narrative/GLCW. 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 a late bloomer to the wrestling business, but Counselor Eric Schultz is making a name for himself around the Chicago scene in places such as Chicago Style Wrestling, Northland Pro and Crash Tested Wrestling. Schultz joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss how going to an indie show in 2019 and a talk with a local star steered him to start in the wrestling business, his relationship with Mario Pardua, clashes with Steve Ahrendt, matches with Cody James and Shawn Danger and much more. Plus, Mike recaps All Heel Wrestling, AAW, Black Label Pro and Freelance Underground and previews 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!

Emerging Chicago independent wrestling superstar Mateo Valentine returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the evolution of his career, his crazy Beauty Supply Match against Joey Mayberry at Chicago Style Wrestling, series with Scott Spade at POWW Entertainment, working at NLS Is For Everyone, his upcoming appearance at All Heel Wrestling and the inspiration that Mickie James vs. Trish Stratus had on him. Plus, Mike recaps CSW, Freelance Wrestling and Warrior Wrestling and previews another big 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!

Former WWE Superstar James Ellworth joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his upcoming appearance at Project Revolution Wrestling, his run with WWE, wrestling David Arquette at Warrior Wrestling and working with Grim’s Toy Show (GTS Wrestling). Plus, Mike recaps POWW Entertainment and New Japan’s “Windy City Riot” and previews a huge weekend around the region, including Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling, Warrior Wrestling, Berwyn Championship Wrestling, Big Time 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 Chicago Style Wrestling promoter, trainer and current Metra Division Superstar Steve Boz, who previews CSW’s next event, “Bad Friday,” talks about coming through Windy City Wrestling, working with guys such as Christopher Daniels and Acid Jaz and the satisfaction of training emerging young talent. Plus, Mike talks Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and New Japan’s “Windy City Riot.” 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 breaks down the top moments of WrestleMania weekend – including the WWE return of Cody Rhodes, Steve Austin, Vince McMahon, celebrity involvement, the women’s matches and what’s next for Roman Reigns – with All Heel Wrestling’s “Voice of Violence” Phil Myers Sr. and former WWE.com writer Jordan Garretson. Plus, local indie wrestler Cody James joins the show to talk about his in-person experience in Dallas while Mike discusses 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!

With the amount of quality independent promotions in the Chicagoland area, Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes Pro Wrestling Enforcer Podcast host Sean Lennon to break down the best companies and wrestlers around Chicago and we also talk a little WWE and WrestleMania. Plus, Mike previews WrestleMania and recaps news from local promotions, including Black Label Pro 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!

Taught by WWE Superstar Seth Rollins and Marek Brave, Joliet native Gunner Brave is quickly ascending in the wrestling business, already winning the Rocket Pro Wrestling Outer Limits Championship and the “Best In The Midwest Tournament,” We talk to Gunner about his “unsanctioned match” against Brooks Berna in Rocket Pro, debut in Freelance Underground against his good friend, JJ Garrett, getting advice from Becky Lynch and recovering quickly from a scary injury last year. Plus, Mike recaps a huge weekend in Chicagoland wrestling, including Freelance Wrestling, Freelance Underground, AAW Pro, Chicago Style Wrestling, Southland Championship 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!

He’s the Father of Freelance Wrestling and has enjoyed over a decade in the wrestling business. “The Purple Papi” Matt Knicks joined Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss the evolution of Freelance, the start of his career while training under Steve Boz, liking music that came before his time, his experience on AEW Dynamite, his rivalry with Project M.O.N.I.X., and the youth of Freelance. Plus, Mike reflects on Scott Hall, recaps Warrior Wrestling 20 and previews an action-packed weekend in Chicagoland 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!

Longtime Chicago independent wrestler “The Underwear Model” Eric Priest joined Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the different stages of his wrestling career, working with AAW Pro, Steel Domain, Lunatic Wrestling Federation, as well as WWE, why he decided to come back for one last run, strange places to change clothes and more. Plus, Mike recaps AEW Revolution and 2econd Wrestling, talks Freelance Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and NLS Is For Everyone and previews Warrior Wrestling 20. 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 in the ring with John Cena and Brock Lesnar. Zach Gowen was WWE’s first one-legged wrestler and he joined Windy City Slam Podcast for a candid conversation about his wrestling career, overcoming adversity, traveling down some dark paths, history with Chicago indies such as AAW Pro and Freelance Wrestling and his upcoming appearance at 2econd Wrestling. Plus, Mike recaps POWW Entertainment, Freelance Underground and GLCW and previews AEW Revolution and several shows across 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!

He’s an animal aficionado, a cigar lover and motorcycle enthusiast. He’s the bodyguard for POWW Entertainment's Noize Booze and Tattoos (Scott Spade and Ruff Crossing), the 6-foot-12 monster, TINY! He joins us to talk about POWW’s next two shows in Bridgeview and Twin Lakes, Wis., club stories with former WWE and WCW talent and battle royal strategy. Plus, Mike recaps Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling, Black Label Pro and previews a huge weekend around 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!

He’s been piling up some big wins in Zelo Pro and Big Jon Crowley joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk all about it. He discusses his match last weekend against WARHORSE and upcoming bout against Beer City Bruiser, his brief infatuation with the Tennessee Titans during his youth, moving closer to Chicago, his future in the business and more. Plus, Mike recaps Warrior Wrestling 19 and Zelo Pro’s “Violent Valentines,” plus touches on news from Fusion Pro Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling, Berwyn Championship Wrestling and Black Label 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!

Two-thirds of the Next Level Soldiers, Kota Holliday and Jax Johnson, join Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the March 5 card “NLS is for Everyone,” a diverse, all-inclusive wrestling show at Berwyn Eagles Club, how the event came together, and an exclusive talent announcement not yet released to the public. Plus, Mike recaps AAW Pro and POWW Entertainment and previews Warrior 19, Fusion, Zelo Pro, Squared Circle Megastars 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 All Heel Wrestling’s “Voice of Violence” Phil Myers Sr. (aka No Chill with Phil) and former WWE.com writer Jordan Garretson and we break down the ups and downs of the Royal Rumble, what worked and what didn’t, how the internet affects wrestling, dig into the women’s division across the world of wrestling and much more! Plus, Mike discusses local indies such as AAW Pro, POWW Entertainment, Rocket Pro, Southland Championship Wrestling and more. Mike Pankow is a wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

In a special card-subject-to-change edition of Windy City Slam Podcast, we welcome one of the Midwest's hottest tag teams Country Air (Zach Hendrix & Doc Simmons) where they discuss upcoming events at 4th Wall Wrestling and Frozen Tundra Wrestling up in Wisconsin and Rocket Pro in Joliet, training at The Thumper’s Den with Frankie DeFalco and Beer City Bruiser, forming their team and much more. Plus, Mike previews the Royal Rumble and recaps Warrior Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, GLCW 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 one-half of the Chicago Style Tag Team Champions Cody James of C&C Destruction as he previews their title defense at CSW’s Season Premiere, talks about his evolution in the business, introducing a young local wrestler to his now-famous gimmick and his past in extreme sports. Plus, Mike talks Mustafa Ali’s request for his release from WWE, recaps Berwyn Championship Wrestling and True Privilege Wrestling and previews CSW, Warrior Wrestling, POWW Entertainment 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 local wrestling photographer and creator Nick Consalvo (@cameraguygimmick) as he talks about shooting photos for some of Chicagoland’s best independent promotions, the dangers of working ringside, getting back into wrestling as fan after drifting away for a bit, seeing his work published in Pro Wrestling Illustrated and more. Plus, Mike recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, All Heel Wrestling and previews Berwyn Championship Wrestling, True Privilege, SCW 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!

A supersized Episode 100 of Windy City Slam Podcast is an all-star extravaganza with some of our best guests as we reflect on some great moments on the show as we catch up with our former tag team partner Chris Lanuti, international superstar Sam Adonis, Warrior Wrestling promoter Steve Tortorello and local rising star “Yours Rudely” Trevor Outlaw. Plus, Mike recaps WWE Day 1 and AAW Unstoppable and previews some of this weekend’s action 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!

Freelance Wrestling Academy prospect Angel Escalera joined Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his fledgling career, salsa dancing being more than just a gimmick, his influences, matches against Kylie Rae and Bryce Benjamin, how his match against Kylie was overshadowed by the return of Project M.O.N.I.X. and more. Meanwhile, Mike previews AAW Pro and WWE Day 1. 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!

They’ve been taking the Chicago-area independent tag team scene by storm. Davey Bang and August Matthews joined Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the ascent of The Bang Bros and their budding rivalry with Pick n’ Pop, their match against the Besties In The World at 2econd Wrestling, working singles in Berwyn Championship Wrestling, the origins of Davey’s use of energy drinks during matches and more. Mike also recaps action from last weekend’s Freelance Wrestling and BCW 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!

Longtime media personality and Johngy’s Beat creator John Wroblewski joined Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his recent escapades at C2E2 and Blizzard Brawl and his history in covering the Chicago independent wrestling scene, including Resistance Pro. Plus, Mike recaps Will Ospreay’s victory in the main event of an exciting Warrior Wrestling 17 show and 2econd Wrestling’s debut event, plus news from Fusion Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling, Berwyn Championship Wrestling, the POWW/SCW rivalry and Billie Starkz. 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!

Personal trainer and longtime indie wrestler Doug Simmons joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the return of Fusion Wrestling on Dec. 10, and his personal connections with Mustafa Ali, Skye Blue, Missa Kate, Jordan Kross, Bryce Benjamin and Steve Boz. Plus, Mike talks about the performance of Chicago’s NXT connections, Cora Jade and Tony D’Angelo, at WarGames, recaps Freelance Underground, POWW Entertainment and Blizzard Brawl and looks ahead at Warrior 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!

While his goal to become a college basketball coach didn’t come to fruition, Jeremy Fine turned to another calling – becoming a Rabbi and then a wrestling promoter. Fine joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about 2econd Wrestling’s debut show, Creation, as well as his Jewish Sports website, his experience with a young Tony Khan and much more. Plus, Mike offers his opinion on the promo showdown between CM Punk and MJF, a recap of AAW Pro and previews of Freelance Underground, 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!

Legendary Milwaukee wrestling promoter and personality David Herro joins Windy City Slam Podcast to promote Blizzard Brawl, coming to Waukesha, Wis., on Dec. 4, getting into the business, how he is so well connected to many big-time wrestlers, his son Kal’s burgeoning career and much more. Plus, Mike offers his opinion on WWE Survivor Series and reports on the Chicagoland independent scene, including Freelance Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling, AAW 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!

Chicagoland and Midwestern independent wrestling referee Dan Perch joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the enthusiasm he has for the business, being trained at Thumper’s Den up in the Milwaukee area, learning Spanish to work Lucha Libre matches and much more. Plus, Mike recaps the top matches at AEW Full Gear, runs down the local scene, including a stellar Dynamic Wrestling Alliance show last week, and previews a huge weekend around Chicago. 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!

Veteran Chicago independent wrestler Brawn the Lumberjack joins Windy City Slam Podcast to promote this weekend’s Dynamic Wrestling Alliance show in Willowbrook, talks about coming up in the business in the famous Lunatic Wrestling Federation and who he wrestled in his first match, his love for gimmicks and much more. Plus, Mike talks about POWW’s WrestleRage with SCW’s invasion, Zelo Pro’s “Any Given Sunday” and previews AEW Full Gear. 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 independent wrestler and POWW Entertainment promoter Jimmy Blaze joins Windy City Slam Podcast to preview this weekend’s WrestleRage in Twin Lakes, Wis., breaks down the card match by match and also addresses his potential career-ending match against Mason Percs on Nov. 12. Plus, Mike discusses local indies such as AAW Pro, Zelo Pro, Rocket Pro and GALLI Lucha Libre and offers another theory on Project M.O.N.I.X.’s swerve. 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 and GLCW Champion Backwoods Brown returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to preview One Fall Entertainment’s “Pink Heals” show in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., including his match against Rhino, his return from injury and his Chicago Bears fandom. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Underground’s “The Final Phase” and the ultimate swerve by Project M.O.N.I.X., who says he isn’t going anywhere 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!

To preview and promote the final wrestling match of his career against “the ghost he could never catch” Kylie Rae this weekend at Freelance Undergound, Project M.O.N.I.X. joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss what was behind his decision to leave wrestling, his rivalries against the likes of Simon Grimm/Gotch, Isaias Velazquez and DJZ (aka NXT’s Joaquin Wilde) and the thoughts behind his “Final Phase” farewell tour. Plus, Mike recaps Warrior Wrestling: Sweet 16 and Chicago Style Wrestling, previews Freelance weekend and makes WWE Crown Jewel predictions. 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!

Veteran Chicago indie wrestler and current Chicagoland Championship Wrestling Champion “Shogun” Chris L.O.G.A.N. joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss the pride of being a police officer, previews his match against Chico Suave at this weekend’s Berwyn Championship Wrestling show, talks about his “Last Ride” match against Marshe Rockett at Rocket Pro Wrestling and how his martial arts background helped him break into the business. Plus, Mike recaps SSW’s “Face Your Fears, previews Warrior Wrestling: Sweet 16 and checks in with POWW Entertainment, Chicago Style Wrestling and BCW. 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 Kenosha-area wrestler, promoter and bodybuilder Ryan Kross joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk SSW’s “Face Your Fears,” coming to The Brat Stop on Oct. 9. Ryan reveals most of the card for the show, plus we talk about his match against Haku and Barbarian, some of the wrestling legends he gets to work in SSW, the family atmosphere in the company, his son Jordan's growth in the business and much more. Plus, Mike recaps AAW Pro, Rocket Pro Wrestling and POWW Entertainment, and the award winners from the Midwest Wrestling Reunion, and previews the 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!

Young up-and-comer Jordan Kross and Chicago-area veteran Dave Rydell join Windy City Slam Podcast to help preview SSW’s “Face Your Fears,” coming to Kenosha on Oct. 9. We talk about Dave’s special delivery last year, as well as, making his own gear and things he’s encountered during his 15-year career and personal life. Kross also relives his first-ever match, which was against Rydell, and discusses his emergence in southeast Wisconsin and around Chicago. Jordan’s dad, Ryan, even pops in for a cameo. Plus, Mike talks AEW, WWE Extreme Rules, NXT, as well as local/regional shows from WOWT, GLCW, Crash Tested Wrestling, Southland Championship Wrestling, AAW Pro, Rocket Pro, GALLIMania 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!

Chicagoland independent wrestling personality Steve Ahrendt joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk about his role as general manager at Chicago Style Wrestling, plus some of the other promotions for which he works, including Crash Tested Wrestling, Northland Pro, Southland Championship Wrestling, Chicagoland Championship Wrestling and Rocket Pro Wrestling. We also talk about his background in media, working with Jonathan Hood, passion for the wrestling business, anecdotes about Marshe Rockett, Axel Rico and others, and much more. In addition, Mike recaps Berwyn Championship Wrestling's fun and entertaining "The Return" from a ringside perspective. 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!

Veteran "Ice Pick" Vic Capri and young upstart Trevor Outlaw join Windy City Slam Podcast to go face to face before their match this weekend at Berwyn Championship Wrestling. Capri accentuates his all-substance, no-style in-ring approach while Outlaw, fresh off his main event victory at Freelance Wrestling last week, has designs of putting another notch in his belt. In addition, Mike recaps #RememberFreelance and previews key local events such as BCW, Chicago Style Wrestling and C3 Ultimate Wrestling, plus offers his take on who will become the next NXT Champion. 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 our earliest guests, “The Chicago Bear Hug” Steve Michaels returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to offer his take on AEW All Out and discuss Legacy of Brutality in Ohio Valley Wrestling, the return of Berwyn Championship Wrestling, his influences during training, anticipation of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and more! In addition, Mike recaps All Out and key moments from the last week in Chicago independent 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!

SiriusXM Busted Open Radio host Dave LaGreca joins Windy City Slam Podcast to help preview AEW All Out in the Chicago area, plus WWE creative, independent wrestling, "Nation Across The Nation," NFL fandom and more! In addition, Mike discusses the stacked indie shows in the area as well as NWA news 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!

Frontline Pro Champion Koda Jacobs makes a campaign stop to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about this weekend's show in Midlothian, the rise of his political-based character and what he plans to do in "paving the way for a brighter future in wrestling." In addition, Mike recaps Warrior Wrestling's Stadium Series show with exclusive soundbites from past podcast guests Sam Adonis and Beastman. There's also talk about the AEW arrival of CM Punk, WWE SummerSlam weekend and Chicago Style Wrestling's "To Hell And Back" show. 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 Tortorello and Eric Hamilton join Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss their contribution for an insane weekend in Chicagoland wrestling and an alternative to WWE SummerSlam – Warrior Wrestling's Stadium Series show, featuring Jay White, Kylie Rae, Sam Adonis, Trey Miguel and AEW stars such as Brian Cage, Thunder Rosa, Evil Uno, Alan "5" Angels and Dante Martin. Steve and Eric also talk about their longtime friendship and some of things that go on behind the scenes and much more! Plus, Mike discusses some of the top upcoming local shows (like Chicago Style Wrestling, POWW and GALLI Lucha Libre) and AEW's Rampage at the United Center and the potential arrival of CM Punk. 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 son of a Milwaukee-area promoter and longtime wrestler, "The Fanny Pack Kid" Kal Herro, just 19 years old, joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his homage to the 80's, including wearing a fanny pack and entering to Wham!'s "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," growing up with his dad, David, and having star wrestlers spend the night at his house, plus his work in Ohio Valley Wrestling and having former ECW and WWE star Al Snow as a trainer. Plus, Mike discusses local wrestling news, including Freelance Underground, POWW Entertainment, Zelo Pro and 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!

Making his debut on Windy City Slam Podcast is up-and-coming Mateo Valentine, who has dubbed himself "The Fat Fem Asian Sensation." Valentine talks about his upcoming debut with POWW Entertainment, his in-ring training with Chicago Style Wrestling, how theater has helped him transition into pro wrestling and become a "physical theater artist," and being a role model for the LGBTQ+ and Asian American communities. Plus, Mike discusses the CM Punk/AEW rumors, disappointment in the Hangman Page storyline in AEW, Bray Wyatt getting his release, the misuse of NXT Champion Karrion Kross on WWE's main roster and local wrestling news. 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!