Wrestling, Chicago-Style
Episodes
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
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!
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
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!
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
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!
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
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!
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
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!
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
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!
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
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!
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
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!
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
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!
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
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!