Wrestling, Chicago-Style
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
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!
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
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!
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
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!
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
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!
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
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!
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
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!
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
“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!
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
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!
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
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!
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
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!