Wrestling, Chicago-Style
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Jordan Kross is celebrating five years as a wrestler and 20 years of SSW this weekend. “The Punk Rock Prince” returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about how special SSW is to him and his family, his latest accomplishments in places such as Warrior Wrestling and Fusion Wrestling Chicago, his bond with Doug Simmons and the craziness of The SuperWrestlers. Plus, Mike previews AEW Full Gear, Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Underground, Southland Championship Wrestling and Crash Tested Wrestling and runs down results from Freelance Bumpz.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
With his days in the ring winding down, legendary Chicago independent wrestler “Ice Pick” Vic Capri returns to Windy City Slam Podcast. Capri downplays his status of being a “legend,” referring himself to being an “indie guy” while talking about giving back to the business in training emerging local star Shelly “The Bombshell” Benson, dealing with some late-career injury issues while still churning out some great matches with guys such as Ricky Reyes, Christian Rose, Connor Hopkins, Conan Lycan and Axel Rico while being a champion in places such as Chicago Style Wrestling, DREAMWAVE, All Heel Wrestling, Rockford Damage Inc. We also discuss upcoming shows for CSW and SSW, in addition to Capri having a softer side than what we see with his “resting Vic-face.” Plus, Mike recaps WWE Crown Jewel and POWW Entertainment’s “WrestleRage 21” while The Lovely Intoxicated Men’s Tony Gabagool joins us to review Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Harvest Havoc.”
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
He’s performed just about every role in pro wrestling, including being an in-ring worker, manager, referee, videographer, and a podcaster. He’s Nick Headford, who has nearly 25 years in the business under his belt. Headford joins Windy City Slam Podcast to preview POWW Entertainment’s WrestleRage 21, discuss his son Chris’ foray into managing The Reckoning, growing up in the Southern wrestling scene before moving to the Chicago area, being a historian for local independent wrestling, advice for youngsters breaking in and more. Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling and AAW Pro events from last weekend and previews WWE Crown Jewel, Rocket Pro Wrestling and more.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes back “Hawaiian Hitman" Koa Laxamana to discuss his run in the NWA and the upcoming Samhain pay-per-view, his match vs. Terry Allen at POWW Entertainment’s WrestleRage 21, how Robert “Ego” Anthony helped with getting opportunities with AAW Pro and the NWA, working with Rocket Pro, Midwest Championship Wrestling and other Chicago-area promotions, why wins and losses don’t matter as much as telling a good in-ring story and entertaining the fans, and giving back to the business that he loves so much. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from IMPACT Wrestling “Bound For Glory” and Southland Championship Wrestling and previews Freelance and AAW shows this weekend.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes Pat Ackerman (aka “Podcast Papa” and “P-Ax”) to the show for a full-fledged interview, including a recap of Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Darkness Falls.” P-Ax also talks about the origin of the Lovely Intoxicated Men and other fan groups associated with Rocket Pro, his interactions with The Fabulous Idols, his “internship” into some of the behind-the-scenes work he does and talks about what he enjoys about Illiana Pro Wrestling and The SuperWrestlers. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from Chicago Style Wrestling, C3 Ultimate Wrestling, DREAMWAVE, ARW and 2econd Wrestling, involving favorites such as Shelly “The Bombshell” Benson, C.Red and Missa Kate, and previews IMPACT Wrestling’s “Bound For Glory” weekend.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Much has happened since Cody James last appeared on Windy City Slam Podcast. He details his rise upon his return to the show, including becoming “The Barker” in the NWA as part of Magic Inc., making the most of opportunities in Billy Corgan’s company, winning the Crash Tested Wrestling Championship, breaking away from Chris Miller in Chicago Style Wrestling, and his trials and tribulations in Northland Pro and All Heel Wrestling. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from Warrior Wrestling 31 and POWW Entertainment and previews CSW, Rocket Pro and 2econd Wrestling among upcoming events.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
It’s been a rough 2023 for Trevor Outlaw in a lot of respects. “Yours Rudely” returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his slump in Freelance Wrestling, culminating in a loss to Referee Dan Perch during Trevtember, of all months. Outlaw also talks Black Label Pro, Warrior Wrestling, 2econd Wrestling, Skye Blue, Kylie Rae, Jordan Kross and Richard Holliday, what he needs to do to get back to his winning ways, family issues in FTC LLC between Frank the Clown and KC Navarro, and how 2024 will be his year. Plus, Mike recaps highlights from AEW, NXT, AAW Pro and Southland Championship Wrestling while previewing a busy weekend ahead.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
One of the Chicagoland area’s fastest rising stars, “Sharpshooter” James Creed joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his recovery from ACL surgery, his seemingly never-ending rivalry with JPH (which has crossed multiple promotions), training under Angel Armani and Hunter Paine and teaching wrestlers himself at the Southland Championship Wrestling training school, winning the ARW Championship twice, lasting 95 minutes in Squared Circle Megastars’ Mega Rumble, wrestlers who he emulates and SCW’s “WrestleTopia IV.” Plus, Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling, All Heel Wrestling and ICW Milwaukee among other local highights and takes a look at AAW Pro’s “The Chaos Theory” and WWE releases.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
A blend of inspiration from horror movies with ring training from Tracy Smothers, “The Slaughterville Plague” Gavin Alexander joins Windy City Slam to talk about his two-decade career, influences, his passion for Eddie Kingston, recovering from a gunshot wound he suffered this spring, who he wants to face next in WAW North America, his issues with WCPW, eclectic music tastes and a little word association. Plus, Mike tips his cap to locals ranked in the PWI 500 and previews shows such as Freelance Wrestling, Crash Tested Wrestling and All Heel Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
The imposing Chris Miller joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his run in Chicago Style Wrestling, his best friend, Kristine – a sledgehammer, training some younger talents at the CSW school, his issue with the women’s wrestlers in CSW, Cody James, a high-stakes match in Crash Tested Wrestling and some menacing character named Metalhead, who is the current All Heel Wrestling Champion. Plus, Mike talks a little ARW, CSW and POWW Entertainment and Pat Ackerman of the Lovely Intoxicated Men stops by to recap Rocket Pro Wrestling’s “Fall Brawl.”
Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!