Windy City Slam

Crash Tested’s Jed Williamson; CSW’s “Falling Down”

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!

CSW Week with Acid Jaz and Axel Rico

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’s Bill Schelli, wild week of wrestling

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!

Mo Lightning talks AEW, WWE, celebrities

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 takes over

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!

Coming to America: Mario Pardua chases dream

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!

Chico Suave speaks & Logan Square Screwjob

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!

Val Capone talks Freelance, Black Label Pro

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!

Billie Starkz, Eric Young and WWE shakeup

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!

Frank the Clown returns, Midwest Reunion recap

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!