Windy City Slam

By Mike Pankow

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Wrestling, Chicago-Style

Episode Date
ESPN’s Marc Raimondi & his NWO book
Jul 08, 2025
Nick Headford talks “A Day For Priest”
Jul 01, 2025
“Big Hoss Hippie” Regan Lydale
Jun 24, 2025
Hans Carden: Frat boy to champ
Jun 17, 2025
Steve Michaels is “Simply Undeniable”
Jun 10, 2025
“Icebox” Josie Valentine
Jun 03, 2025
NWA Chicago Champ Mario Pardua
May 28, 2025
“The Ultimate Athlete” J-Rod
May 20, 2025
Steve Ahrendt talks CSW, Rocket Pro, Frontline
May 13, 2025
Tony Gabagool recaps Rocket Pro season finale
May 06, 2025
Ezio Orlandi makes mark at 2econd Wrestling
Apr 29, 2025
AMB, Oscar Rodriguez talk MCW; WrestleMania 41 recap
Apr 22, 2025
Alfonso Gonzalez returns; Events galore including Mania
Apr 15, 2025
TINY talks POWW, passion for wrestling
Apr 08, 2025
AAW’s Jimmy D; Sami Callihan of TNA/Wrestling Revolver
Apr 01, 2025
Sean Lennon talks CSW, Chicago scene
Mar 25, 2025
“The Ragna-Rocker” KRUX blazes trail
Mar 18, 2025
Sean Galway’s comeback; Ali/Kross at SSW
Mar 11, 2025
“Iron” Mike Curkov is back; John Cena heel turn
Mar 04, 2025
Jordan Kross talks Mustafa Ali, HORSEPOWER III
Feb 25, 2025
Omnipresent and opportunistic Eric Schultz
Feb 18, 2025
“Muscle Mommy” Mya Caras
Feb 11, 2025
Royal Rumble recap with Jordan Garretson, local action
Feb 04, 2025
Kid Lat emerging on Chicago scene
Jan 28, 2025
Not so much “The Villain” Joey Roth
Jan 21, 2025
Introducing Chicago Elite Pro Wrestling; Rocket Pro recap
Jan 14, 2025
Sam Eli paying his dues, climbing the ranks
Jan 07, 2025
Jordan Kross pinch-hits; #AAWClassic recap
Dec 31, 2024
Kirby “The Voice” Alexander checks in
Dec 24, 2024
Maggie Lee on the rise; CSW recap
Dec 17, 2024
Superstar Steve Boz returns to talk CSW
Dec 10, 2024
3 years of 2econd Wrestling with Rabbi Jeremy Fine
Dec 03, 2024
Chicago legend Marshe Rockett’s encore
Nov 26, 2024
Pauly Thomaselli returns
Nov 19, 2024
Wrestling photographer Mike Bare
Nov 12, 2024
Freelance prospect Robbie Reeves; New POWW & AHW champs
Nov 05, 2024
Germ T. Ripper talks wrestling, punk rock, comedy
Oct 29, 2024
All Heel Wrestling’s Damien Walker & King Torch
Oct 22, 2024
Juggalo Championship Wrestling’s Caleb Konley
Oct 15, 2024
Eddie Grayson & Jack Valor; Rocket Pro, Ego Pro recaps
Oct 08, 2024
Jumpin’ in Joliet: Rocket Pro’s Kevin “Nuke” Palmer; Ego Pro preview
Oct 01, 2024
“The Professor” Bobby Fish; local recaps
Sep 24, 2024
Backwoods Brown on Pink Heals, Da Bears
Sep 17, 2024
“Beantown Bully” Benny Bargas
Sep 10, 2024
Ex-WWE stars Bobby Steveson & Mojo Muhtadi
Sep 03, 2024
Lili La Pescadita’s competitive fire
Aug 27, 2024
“The Friendly Neighborhood Maniac” Matt Hatter
Aug 20, 2024
“All Steel” J Fowler levels up
Aug 13, 2024
“Main Man” Matty Ice; SummerSlam recap
Aug 06, 2024
“Old School Cool” Damien Grey; Busy weekend
Jul 30, 2024
“One Man Dynasty” Darius Latrell returns
Jul 23, 2024
Getting juicy with Koa Laxamana
Jul 16, 2024
“Aztec Ammunition” Jesus Desafio; MITB recap
Jul 09, 2024
DREAMWAVE Champ Connor Hopkins; #FreelanceX recap
Jul 02, 2024
Koda Hernandez from the streets to greatness
Jun 25, 2024
Rafael Quintero on the rocket ship
Jun 18, 2024
TNA’s Eddie Edwards
Jun 11, 2024
“The WarGod” Ares Creed
Jun 04, 2024
Jordan Kross talks WrestlePunkz
May 28, 2024
“Shogun” Chris L.O.G.A.N. & his Wrestle League kids
May 21, 2024
Getting inside with “Nasty” Nic Nolan
May 14, 2024
Steve Tortorello’s latest venture; Rocket Pro “Kicks on 66” recap
May 07, 2024
LWF & Pro Wrestling Blitz legend Grin
Apr 30, 2024
MCW Champion AMB; Big weekend recap
Apr 23, 2024
“Irish Car Bomb” Sean Mulligan
Apr 16, 2024
Dr. Jeff Luxon returns; WrestleMania XL recap
Apr 09, 2024
Steve Ahrendt’s tour through the indies
Apr 02, 2024
Lulu La Reina’s solid foundation
Mar 26, 2024
Terry Allen/Mr. Bill Classic; Ego Pro recap
Mar 19, 2024
“Uncle T” Solomon Tupu; SSW “HORSEPOWER II” recap
Mar 12, 2024
Jordan Kross talks SSW; Rocket Pro Champ Steve Michaels
Mar 05, 2024
“MissaMania” with Missa Kate
Feb 27, 2024
"The 80's Bay-bee" TW3
Feb 20, 2024
Brooke Tanner – a wrestling role model
Feb 13, 2024
All grown up: Izzy Moreno returns
Feb 06, 2024
CSW’s Victor Iniestra; Royal Rumble recap
Jan 30, 2024
POWW Entertainment Champion Kyzyle
Jan 23, 2024
Eric Schultz gets (even more) results
Jan 16, 2024
Darin Corbin talks “The Floor,” Freelance, 2econd
Jan 09, 2024
Alfonso Gonzalez’s comeback
Jan 02, 2024
A Shaq Jordan breakthrough
Dec 26, 2023
Chris Headford looks to take over POWW
Dec 19, 2023
SCW’s Apex on the rise; Storm Grayson’s pipe bomb
Dec 12, 2023
Windy City Wrestling legend Mike Anthony
Dec 05, 2023
2econd’s Rabbi Fine hustles; CM Punk/WWE
Nov 28, 2023
Power of Hartenbower; #SSW20 recap
Nov 21, 2023
Jordan Kross talks 20 years of SSW
Nov 14, 2023
The softer side of Vic Capri
Nov 07, 2023
Chicago wrestling historian Nick Headford
Oct 31, 2023
Koa Laxamana’s career revival continues
Oct 24, 2023
“Podcast Papa” Pat Ackerman talks Rocket Pro
Oct 17, 2023
Cody James: From Cody Country to The Barker
Oct 10, 2023
Trevor Outlaw’s ups and downs
Oct 03, 2023
“Sharpshooter” James Creed
Sep 26, 2023
“The Slaughterville Plague” Gavin Alexander
Sep 19, 2023
Chris Miller of Chicago Style Wrestling
Sep 12, 2023
So much happening, plus Rocket Pro’s Will Schelli
Sep 05, 2023
Joey Mayberry’s journey; Remembering Bray Wyatt
Aug 29, 2023
“Sexy Violence” Quinn Whittock; “Insane 8” recap
Aug 22, 2023
Michael “Vice Grip” Gonzalez
Aug 15, 2023
“The King of Clubs” Jason Midas
Aug 08, 2023
“Sabotage” Sean Logan emerges
Aug 01, 2023
The “Perfect 10” Baby Doll, “A Knight To Remember” preview
Jul 25, 2023
C.Red & Myles Mercer are bringing it
Jul 18, 2023
Sinister Minister of Fear and Mason Percs
Jul 11, 2023
Ex-WWE ref Justin King talks career, “A Knight To Remember”
Jul 04, 2023
Five years of Warrior Wrestling, “Friday Night Lights”
Jun 27, 2023
Chazz Moretti talks “A Knight To Remember”
Jun 20, 2023
The journey of Warren C. Freiberg III, Esq.
Jun 13, 2023
Storm Grayson returns; POWW recap
Jun 06, 2023
Pride and power: Mateo Valentine
May 30, 2023
Scott Spade returns; New champs at CSW
May 23, 2023
Joey Roth and Roxi Heart; Freelance weekend recap
May 16, 2023
Here comes Perfection; Fusion & Rocket Pro recaps
May 09, 2023
“Dream Breaker” Aaron Stone
May 02, 2023
In session with Davison Sarai
Apr 25, 2023
Jackson “Stampede” Larkin
Apr 18, 2023
Mason Conrad & Joey Marx, plus Chico cashes in
Apr 11, 2023
NWA’s EC3 controls his narrative; WrestleMania recap
Apr 04, 2023
Chicago legend Jay Bradley of the NWA
Mar 28, 2023
AAW’s Trent Zuberi, AHW recap
Mar 21, 2023
DFB Greg Murray speaks
Mar 14, 2023
Freelance Underground Tag Champs Pick N’ Pop
Mar 07, 2023
The Luckiest Punk: Jordan Kross on the rise
Feb 28, 2023
“Iron” Mike Curkov: From news desk to wrestling ring
Feb 21, 2023
Kayla Kassidy: From indies to NWA
Feb 14, 2023
IMPACT’s Dirty Dango, Lanny Poffo tribute
Feb 07, 2023
Freelance star Craig Mitchell, plus Rumble recap
Jan 31, 2023
“Beyond Alpha” Ezio Orlandi
Jan 24, 2023
Shelly “The Bombshell” ready to break out
Jan 17, 2023
“Hawaiian Hitman” Koa Laxamana
Jan 10, 2023
Curtain Jerker Designs’ Derek Sharp
Jan 03, 2023
Sierra making name for herself
Dec 27, 2022
Unwrapping WWE alum Maven, local action
Dec 20, 2022
Project M.O.N.I.X.’s date with destiny
Dec 13, 2022
Nothing compares to Trevor Outlaw
Dec 06, 2022
Well-traveled veteran Pauly Thomaselli
Nov 29, 2022
Life and times of Billy Whack
Nov 22, 2022
Missa Kate: NWA and beyond
Nov 15, 2022
“Big Beef” Gnarls Garvin, plus Rocket Pro & POWW
Nov 08, 2022
Rocket Pro GM Damien Saint
Nov 01, 2022
POWW’s “Ace” Scott Spade; Freelance Underground recap
Oct 25, 2022
Backwoods Brown returns; Freelance Underground preview
Oct 18, 2022
AAW Pro’s Kevin Kellam talks JLMT; SSW shines
Oct 11, 2022
“Mr. Made For TV” Tully Bertorelli
Oct 04, 2022
Fightin’ cousins: Jordan Kross & Salem Crane
Sep 27, 2022
Crash Tested’s Jed Williamson; CSW’s “Falling Down”
Sep 20, 2022
CSW Week with Acid Jaz and Axel Rico
Sep 13, 2022
Rocket Pro’s Bill Schelli, wild week of wrestling
Sep 06, 2022
Mo Lightning talks AEW, WWE, celebrities
Aug 30, 2022
All Heel Wrestling takes over
Aug 23, 2022
Coming to America: Mario Pardua chases dream
Aug 16, 2022
Chico Suave speaks & Logan Square Screwjob
Aug 09, 2022
Val Capone talks Freelance, Black Label Pro
Aug 02, 2022
Billie Starkz, Eric Young and WWE shakeup
Jul 26, 2022
Frank the Clown returns, Midwest Reunion recap
Jul 19, 2022
Freelance Champion Storm Grayson
Jul 12, 2022
Chazz Moretti/Midwest Wrestling Reunion
Jul 05, 2022
“Iron Demon” Shane Mercer and kicking down The Forbidden Door
Jun 28, 2022
“It’s Ya Boi” Mason Percs and his new attitude
Jun 21, 2022
Steve and Eric from Warrior drop by
Jun 14, 2022
Wrestling With Unicorns founder Martin Carrillo
Jun 07, 2022
Sensei? Alfonso Gonzalez of Team Alfonso Dojo
May 31, 2022
Project M.O.N.I.X. returns with a vengeance
May 24, 2022
Kirby “The Voice” Alexander
May 17, 2022
THE Ryan Matthews’ first interview
May 10, 2022
Counselor Eric Schultz gets results
May 03, 2022
Mateo Valentine’s encore
Apr 26, 2022
Local shows on fire, plus James Ellsworth
Apr 19, 2022
Steve Boz talks evolution of CSW, 30 years in the ring
Apr 12, 2022
Talking Mania with Phil Myers Sr., Jordan Garretson – and Cody James
Apr 05, 2022
Chicago wrestling with Pro Wrestling Enforcer’s Sean Lennon
Mar 29, 2022
Rocket Pro’s Gunner Brave
Mar 22, 2022
The Purple Papi: Marvelous Matt Knicks
Mar 15, 2022
Chicago wrestling legend Eric Priest
Mar 08, 2022
Former WWE Superstar Zach Gowen
Mar 01, 2022
POWW’s TINY of Noize, Booze and Tattoos
Feb 22, 2022
Big Jon Crowley, big weekend in Chicago
Feb 15, 2022
Going to the Next Level: Kota Holliday & Jax Johnson
Feb 08, 2022
Breaking down the Royal Rumble
Feb 01, 2022
Taking flight with Country Air
Jan 25, 2022
Cody James on the path of destruction
Jan 18, 2022
Behind the lens with CameraGuyGimmick Nick
Jan 11, 2022
All-Star extravaganza: Our best guests
Jan 04, 2022
“El Sazon” Angel Escalera
Dec 28, 2021
The Bang Bros, Chicago’s hottest tag team
Dec 21, 2021
Johngy’s Beat: Wrestling and pop culture
Dec 14, 2021
“Uncle” Doug Simmons and Fusion Wrestling
Dec 07, 2021
Rabbi Jeremy Fine introduces 2econd Wrestling
Nov 30, 2021
David Herro presents Blizzard Brawl
Nov 23, 2021
Calling it down the middle with Dan Perch
Nov 16, 2021
Dynamic interview with Brawn the Lumberjack
Nov 09, 2021
Jimmy Blaze previews POWW’s WrestleRage
Nov 02, 2021
Backwoods is back and M.O.N.I.X.’s Ultimate Swerve
Oct 26, 2021
Project M.O.N.I.X.’s “Final Phase”
Oct 19, 2021
Shogun Chris L.O.G.A.N.: Hero inside and outside the ring
Oct 12, 2021
Ryan Kross talks SSW‘s ”Face Your Fears”
Oct 05, 2021
Old adversaries unite: Jordan Kross & Dave Rydell
Sep 28, 2021
Steve Ahrendt sprays to all fields
Sep 21, 2021
Vic Capri, Trevor Outlaw go face to face
Sep 14, 2021
“The Chicago Bear Hug” returns to talk AEW, OVW, Berwyn
Sep 07, 2021
Busted Open's Dave LaGreca previews AEW All Out
Aug 31, 2021
Frontline Pro champ Koda Jacobs, plus Warrior Wrestling recap
Aug 24, 2021
The men behind Warrior Wrestling and a huge week around Chicago
Aug 17, 2021
"The Fanny Pack Kid" Kal Herro is WHAMtastic!
Aug 10, 2021
"The Fat Fem Asian Sensation" Mateo Valentine
Aug 03, 2021
Zelo Pro's Big Jon Crowley
Jul 27, 2021
Chazz Moretti, Joey Cece and lots of good wrestling
Jul 20, 2021
Wrestling Inc.'s Nick Hausman talks Warrior Wrestling, WWE, AEW, NWO
Jul 13, 2021
Joey Roth on molding "The Villain"
Jul 06, 2021
Jimmy Blaze, Mickey Shannon and POWW Entertainment
Jun 29, 2021
Axel Rrrrico!
Jun 22, 2021
Darius Latrell makes jump from basketball to wrestling
Jun 15, 2021
Supersized order of Frank the Clown
Jun 08, 2021
Chicago's Lucha Libre legend Gringo Loco
Jun 01, 2021
Wrestling collectibles with Matt Goldberg
May 25, 2021
Warrior Wrestling's Stadium Series
May 20, 2021
Val Capone Saves The World
May 13, 2021
Trevor Outlaw Sends In The Clown
May 06, 2021
Missa Kate Is Blurring The Lines
Apr 28, 2021
Skye Blue
Apr 22, 2021
Dr Jeff Luxon Cures Your Wrestlemania Hangover
Apr 14, 2021
Get Ready For Chicago's Secret Stash!
Apr 06, 2021
Jay Harris' Love For Wrestling Is Death Proof
Mar 30, 2021
Bulletproof Ben McCoy (& His Wife)
Mar 23, 2021
The Filth King Feels Filthy
Mar 16, 2021
Chris Classic Williams & C3 Wrestling
Mar 09, 2021
Vic Capri: Wrestler, Teacher, Fan Boy
Mar 02, 2021
Laynie Luck Beats Up Dudes
Feb 23, 2021
Spending All Day With Marshe' Rockett
Feb 16, 2021
Straight Talk From A Wrestling Ref
Feb 09, 2021
Trevor Outlaw Watched The Royal Rumble
Feb 02, 2021
Jesus Bryce Benjamin Walks With Us
Jan 26, 2021
Backwoods Brown: Good Wrestler, Cool Dad
Jan 19, 2021
Jordan Kross: Young & Hungry
Jan 12, 2021
Beast Man
Dec 14, 2020
It's Izzy Mania
Dec 07, 2020
Alexa, Play Windy City Slam!
Dec 01, 2020
A Chat With Trevor Blanchard
Nov 23, 2020
Shaq Can't Wrestle!
Nov 17, 2020
A Visit From The Good Brothers
Nov 09, 2020
A Conversation With Jimmy Blaze
Nov 02, 2020
Hell In A Cell Compels
Oct 27, 2020
Five Feet Of "What The Heck PWI?"
Oct 19, 2020
Trevor Outlaw Has Bad Aim
Oct 13, 2020
Local Wrestling Continues Its Return!
Oct 05, 2020
The Mercenary Garrisaon Creed
Sep 28, 2020
Chicagoland Championship Wrestling Is Ready To Go!
Sep 21, 2020
Wresting, Chicago-Style
Sep 14, 2020
Tony Khan Has Some Explaining To Do
Sep 08, 2020
Drama King Matt Is Ready To Return
Aug 31, 2020
A Big Week of Wrestling...Inc
Aug 25, 2020
Brian Pillman Jr
Aug 17, 2020
Back In Action With Missa Kate
Aug 10, 2020
Sam Adonis Delivers
Aug 04, 2020
Warrior Wrestling Is Ready For You
Jul 27, 2020
Outdoor Events Become Hot Tickets
Jul 21, 2020
Local Wrestling & Less Creepy Pictures
Jul 13, 2020
Random Advice To Wrestling Promotions
Jul 07, 2020
Tessa Blanchard's Next Landing Spot
Jun 29, 2020
Can We Start Wrestling Again?
Jun 22, 2020
Everyone Takes From The Undertaker
Jun 15, 2020
NXT Rocks It While Locals Get Re-Started
Jun 09, 2020
Jim Cornette Wants You Off His Lawn
Jun 02, 2020
AEW Shines As WWE Gets Dark
May 26, 2020
Ryan "King Kong" Kross
May 19, 2020
Missa Kate
May 12, 2020
Here Comes Money In The Bank
May 05, 2020
From Roller Derby To Ring Announcer
Apr 28, 2020
Scripting Money In The Bank
Apr 21, 2020
Weighing Profit Vs Safety in The WWE
Apr 14, 2020
Wrestlemania 36 Recap: Who Stole The Show?
Apr 06, 2020
A Visit With Steve Michaels
Mar 31, 2020
AEW Is Outworking WWE Right Now!
Mar 24, 2020
A Visit With Chicagoland Championship Wrestling
Mar 17, 2020
The Top 10 Chicago Wrestlers Right Now
Mar 10, 2020
Revolution Vs The Same Old Thing
Mar 03, 2020
Cody Rhodes Loves Chicago
Feb 25, 2020
A Windy City Ride Along
Feb 18, 2020
Steve Tortorello's Warrior Wrestling
Feb 11, 2020
Jonathan Hood Has Some Questions
Feb 04, 2020
2020 Royal Rumble: Good, Bad & Stupid
Jan 28, 2020
Mike & Chris Talk Wrestling
Jan 20, 2020