Windy City Slam

"The Fat Fem Asian Sensation" Mateo Valentine

Making his debut on Windy City Slam Podcast is up-and-coming Mateo Valentine, who has dubbed himself "The Fat Fem Asian Sensation." Valentine talks about his upcoming debut with POWW Entertainment, his in-ring training with Chicago Style Wrestling, how theater has helped him transition into pro wrestling and become a "physical theater artist," and being a role model for the LGBTQ+ and Asian American communities. Plus, Mike discusses the CM Punk/AEW rumors, disappointment in the Hangman Page storyline in AEW, Bray Wyatt getting his release, the misuse of NXT Champion Karrion Kross on WWE's main roster and local wrestling news.

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!

Zelo Pro's Big Jon Crowley

After nearly 15 years in the wrestling business, the recently-rechristened Big Jon Crowley is looking to make a mark in Zelo Pro Wrestling. The transplanted Illinois native joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about training in Galli Lucha Libre, working in PCW and Underground Wrestling, transforming his look and character from "Marcus Conrad," Chicago Bears and Jordan-era Bulls and much more. We also preview this weekend's Zelo Pro show in Milwaukee, plus Mike discusses the Matt Cardona-Nick Gage match, rumors of CM Punk's return and other local wrestling news. 

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!

Chazz Moretti, Joey Cece and lots of good wrestling

Longtime Chicago-based independent wrestling performers Chazz Moretti and "The Pitbull" Joey Cece join Windy City Slam to talk about their partnership, love of Italian food, Owen Hart, Moretti's upcoming objectives and Cece's military service and his feud with Bad Hombre Cartel in POWW Entertainment. Plus, Mike recaps Money In The Bank, Slammiversary, Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series, Chicago Style Wrestling 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!

Wrestling Inc.'s Nick Hausman talks Warrior Wrestling, WWE, AEW, NWO

Wrestling Inc.'s Nick Hausman joins Windy City Slam to provide some insight on the upcoming Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series show, plus we discuss the 25th anniversary of the formation of the NWO, WWE Money In the Bank, whether AEW is on par with WWE, Bayley's injury and more. Plus, Mike recaps and previews local and national happenings in 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!

Joey Roth on molding "The Villain"

Chicago wrestling personality "The Villain" Joey Roth is a mishmash of characters from the past, including "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Gorgeous George and countless others. Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes the manager extraordinare, color commentator and occasional wrestler to the show to discuss POWW Entertainment's 3rd of July Celebration show, plans for Bruiser Mass Index, how important promos are for independent wrestlers, his acting career and much more! Plus, Mike recaps and previews the local happenings in POWW Entertainment, AAW Pro 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!

Jimmy Blaze, Mickey Shannon and POWW Entertainment

Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes POWW Entertainment promoter and longtime Chicago wrestling "Psychotic" Jimmy Blaze and former AWA wrestler Mickey Shannon to talk about the upcoming POWW 3rd of July Celebration in Bridgeview, Blaze's match against "Ya Boi" Mason Percs, Shannon's "never say never" mantra and wrestling when the athletic commission still had governance over the sport in Illinois. Plus, Mike recaps and previews the local happenings in Chicago wrestling, including a big show from Chicago Style 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!

Axel Rrrrico!

The young, charismatic Axel Rico joins Windy City Slam to talk about life in wrestling, his improv career, his influences, an upcoming match with Jake From Wrestling in Chicago Style Wrestling, La Sociedad Boricua in AAW Pro and Galli Lucha Libre and corrects Mike's non-existent rolling Rs. Plus, Mike recaps a huge Freelance Underground show, which featured some big surprises, along with top matches from WWE Hell In A Cell and #SummerOfZelo, and previews this weekend's Chicago Style Wrestling 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!

Darius Latrell makes jump from basketball to wrestling

He’s one of the fastest-rising students at the Freelance Wrestling Academy and former Division I basketball player at UIC. Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes “One Man Dynasty” Darius Latrell to the show where we discuss his emergence on the Chicago scene, preview his upcoming three-way match against Dan the Dad and Trevor Outlaw at Freelance Underground, the secrets of getting clean at indie venues without showers, adventures in driving with Davey Bang and much more. Plus, Mike recaps AAW, Zelo Pro and his favorite matches from NXT TakeOver In Your House 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!

Supersized order of Frank the Clown

He's a man that Chicago wrestling fans love to hate and not just because his girlfriend is the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley. Chicago-area native Frank the Clown joins the show in a supersized episode to discuss the spectacular helicopter entrance at last weekend's Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series show, the origins of his character, as well as personalities like Foley, CM Punk, Robert "Ego" Anthony, Trevor Outlaw, Val Capone, Jordan Kross and many more. Frank also talks about his passion for collecting Funko POPs and his fandom of the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago White Sox. Plus, Mike recaps Warrior Wrestling and runs down happenings from POWW Entertainment, Galli Lucha Libre, Zelo Pro, Chicagoland 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!

Chicago's Lucha Libre legend Gringo Loco

Wrestling is getting hot just as summer is starting to roll in and Chicago Lucha Libre legend Gringo Loco has a busy schedule coming up. We talk about his upcoming shows for Warrior Wrestling and Galli Lucha Libre, his influences in the business and his favorite opponents to work with in the ring. Plus, Mike recaps AEW Double Or Nothing and previews some local shows coming to the area 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!