Windy City Slam

Steve Ahrendt’s tour through the indies

Steve Ahrendt, a man who wears many hats on the Chicagoland independent wrestling scene, returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss upcoming events for Rocket Pro Wrestling (where he returns to in-ring competition), Chicago Style Wrestling and Frontline Pro, his experiences with NWA Chicago and Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby as well as names such as Joey Roth, Skye Blue, Missa Kate, Steve Michaels, Koa Laxamana, Shaq Jordan, Hades XIX, Steve Boz and Conan Lycan. Plus, Mike previews WrestleMania XL weekend and runs down the card for All Star Lucha Libre.

Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Lulu La Reina’s solid foundation

Talking to Lulu La Reina can make anyone’s day better. The up-and-coming wrestler discusses her power of positivity and diverse training background when she joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time. La Reina ranks the difficulty of her trainers, talks about her experience with Reality of Wrestling in Texas, winning the Wrestle League Women’s Championship, watching Total Divas before really getting into wrestling, her relationship with You Are More, wanting to make people better and more. Also, Mike recaps The Mr. Bill Classic, POWW Entertainment and ICW Milwaukee and previews Black Label Pro and The Bash 2.

Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Terry Allen/Mr. Bill Classic; Ego Pro recap

Chicagoland wrestling legend “Tenacious” Terry Allen joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his training and upbringing in the business and previews the huge benefit show – the Mr. Bill Classic – this weekend in Kankakee, including his match against Steve Boz and the many names past and present in the Chicagoland area who will be a part of this extravaganza. Also, Mike recaps the fun Ego Pro Chicago event, run by Robert “Ego” Anthony last weekend in Downtown Joliet and PWE Report’s Sean Lennon joins the show to recap Chicago Style Wrestling’s “Over Like Clover. There’s also a preview of POWW Entertainment and a rundown of what’s coming up this weekend.

Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

“Uncle T” Solomon Tupu; SSW “HORSEPOWER II” recap

“Uncle T” Solomon Tupu joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his experience at world-renowned Black & Brave Wrestling Academy, owned in part by WWE Superstar Seth Freakin’ Rollins, The Hatekeepers in Chicago Style Wrestling, Smooth Operations in AAW Pro, his transition into the “Uncle T” character, his bond with fellow BxB guy Conan Lycan, upcoming matches, including his bout vs. Trevor Outlaw at Ego Pro Chicago, The Bloodline’s run in WWE and more. Mike dives deep into SSW’s “HORSEPOWER II,” an excellent fundraiser show that drew over 1,000 fans to Kenosha, plus there’s talk of Freelance Wrestling’s double shot, NWA Chicago, Deadlock Pro Wrestling and previews of stacked Chicago Style Wrestling and Ego Pro Chicago shows this weekend.

Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Jordan Kross talks SSW; Rocket Pro Champ Steve Michaels

To preview SSW’s “HORSEPOWER II,” “The Punk Rock Prince” Jordan Kross returns to Windy City Slam Podcast. Kross helps run down the card of March 8’s show in Kenosha and talks about his experience with The Superwrestlers. Also, special correspondent Tony Gabagool recaps Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Shamrock Showdown” and new RPW Champion “Simply Undeniable” Steve Michaels joins us to talk about his victory over Aaron Stone. Mike also recaps AEW Revolution, Trouble Is Brewing, POWW Entertainment and We Love Wrestling and previews a big weekend ahead, including a pair of Freelance Wrestling shows.

Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

“MissaMania” with Missa Kate

Former NWA Women’s World Tag Team Champion and current 2econd Wrestling Champion “Chicago’s Sweetheart” Missa Kate returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss her upcoming WrestleMania Week tour in Philadelphia, finally getting a 1-on-1 match with Kylie Rae in Chicago at Trouble Is Brewing, her recent run in Chicago Style Wrestling (where she started her career), the diversity of her training, giving back to younger talent, her time teaming with Madi Wrenkowski (Wren Sinclair) as M-95, her match with Izzy Moreno and more. Plus, Mike recaps a AAW Pro and WWE Elimination Chamber while previewing Trouble Is Brewing, Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment and AEW Revolution.

Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

"The 80's Bay-bee" TW3

Born in Chicago and raised in Kenosha, “The 80’s Bay-bee” TW3 joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his first 1-on-1 meeting with the legendary Vic Capri for the SSW Unified Championship at “HORSEPOWER II,” a benefit show for Mahone Middle School in his hometown. He also discusses his influences, including his uncle – Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett, High Energy (Koko B. Ware and Owen Hart), WCW luchadores, Kofi Kingston, buying his own wrestling company (Hybrid Wrestling Entertainment), working for Ohio Valley Wrestling, being a part of Netflix’s “The Wrestlers,” a story about Mickie James and more. Plus, Mike recaps a huge Chicago Style Wrestling, ICW Milwaukee and Rockford Damage, Inc. and previews AAW Pro’s “Legacy,” Black Label Pro and WWE Elimination Chamber.

Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Brooke Tanner – a wrestling role model

Champion wrestler. Blackbelt. School teacher. SSW/SnS Unified Women’s Champion “The Mile Smile” Brooke Tanner joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss being an inspiration, training at ACW with Hornswoggle, Nick Colucci and Salem Crane, how watching Steve Blackman pushed her toward wrestling, defeating Stacy Shadows to win a championship, her rivalry with Rayvin Raddix, favorite opponents, dream matches and her upcoming match at SSW’s “HORSEPOWER II” against Sophia Rose, Alice Crowley and Shelly “The Bombshell” Benson. Plus, Mike recaps a huge week in WWE, AEW, Freelance, DREAMWAVE and ICW Milwaukee while looking ahead at Chicago Style Wrestling, Squared Circle Megastars, Circle 6 and Rockford Damage Inc.

Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

All grown up: Izzy Moreno returns

Since her last appearance on Windy City Slam Podcast in Dec. 2020, Izzy Moreno transitioned from wrestling superfan into pro wrestler and gained a last name. Moreno joins Windy City Slam to talk about becoming a role model for young fans like WWE Superstar Bayley was for her, overcoming Scoliosis, how MMA training translated into wrestling, working out with Tessa Blanchard, training with Chris Marval and Sho Funaki at Hybrid School of Wrestling, debuting in Mission Pro Wrestling in San Antonio, her upcoming match vs. Missa Kate, working as wrestling media and what’s next. Plus, special correspondent Tony Gabagool checks in with a Rocket Pro Wrestling recap. Mike discusses the changes on the Road to WrestleMania, NXT Vengeance Day, Cody James’ sudden retirement while running down results from Northland Pro and We Love Wrestling and previewing Freelance, DREAMWAVE and other local events.

Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

CSW’s Victor Iniestra; Royal Rumble recap

Victor Iniestra is bringing the heat as Chicago Style Wrestling Metra Division Champion and “El Sueño” joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his powerlifting career, working out with his girlfriend and fellow wrestler Lili La Pescadita, his experiences with Carlito and Samuray Del Sol (aka Kalisto), defeating Steve Boz for the Metra Division title, how TJ Steel got him into CSW and into “The Brass,” working for Janesville Wrestling Alliance, AAW, DREAMWAVE and more. Plus, former WWE.com writer Jordan Garretson helps break down the Royal Rumble and the Road to WrestleMania. In addition, there’s talk of Southland Championship Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, Northland Pro and 2econd Wrestling.

Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!