A proud member of the World Famous Fabulous Idols, the current Illiana Pro Wrestling League Champion and the longest reigning Rocket Pro Tag Team Champion “Old School Cool” Damien Grey joined Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time. Grey talks about what he learned from Black & Brave Academy, trying find a foothold in the business during the height of the pandemic, fluctuating weight, the latest with The Idols, intention to take down Marshe Rockett and “Shogun” Chris L.O.G.A.N., his title reign at IPW and his issues with The Lovely Intoxicated Men. Plus, PWE Report’s Sean Lennon comes on to recap Black Label Pro and Third Coast Wrestling while Mike recaps Freelance Wrestling’s Kirby Alexander benefit show and newsworthy 2econd Wrestling event and previews SummerSlam and POWW Entertainment this weekend.

Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan 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!

With a big weekend ahead, “One Man Dynasty” Darius Latrell returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his Maxwell Street Heritage Championship match against TNA star AJ Francis at 2econd Wrestling and his triple-threat match with Gunner Brave and Chico Suave at Freelance Wrestling’s Kirby Alexander benefit show, his body transformation from his days as UIC basketball player to independent pro wrestler, the rise of his tag team partner Koda Hernandez, potential dream matches against the likes of Dijak, and we run down the lineups at Freelance’s “The Voice” and 2econd’s “Blackout.” Plus, Mike welcomes new Freelance Underground Independent Champion Alfonso Gonzalez to react to his busy weekend at the Hot Sauce Festival in Joliet and there’s results from TNA Slammiversary, Chicago Style Wrestling, Midwest Championship Wrestling, ICW Milwaukee and We Love Wrestling and a preview of Black Label Pro.

Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan 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!

“Hawaiian Hitman” Koa Laxamana joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the third time to go behind the scenes of what’s happening with him in 2024, including his runs in AAW Pro and Rocket Pro Wrestling, his role as Chief Financial Officer for Midwest Championship Wrestling, his tumultuous exit from the NWA, a possible search for a new manager in 2025, Defiant Pro Wrestling, arm wrestling and more. Plus, Mike recaps results from ARW and previews TNA Slammiversary, Chicago Style Wrestling, Wrestle League and POWW Entertainment on a busy wrestling weekend.

Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan 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!