Windy City Slam

09/03/2026

ICYMI: Emerging young wrestler “The Head Diva” Davina Thorne joined Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss training at the Freelance Wrestling Academy, working at places such as Freelance Wrestling and AAW Pro, how BloodStone Wrestling brought her and her boyfriend, fellow wrestler, Anakin Murphy, together, Deathmatch wrestling, her parents being wrestling fans, working against nationally-known talent such as Nyla Rose and Serena Deeb, how the Divas Revolution helped inspire her and more. Plus, Mike recapped premium live events from AEW, NXT and AAA and takes a spin around the local scene with news from POWW Entertainment and Insane Championship Wrestling-Milwaukee and previews lineups for Freelance Wrestling and Wrestle League LLC.

LISTEN: bit.ly/4x0mWln.

Photo courtesy Mouse’s Wrestling Adventures

09/01/2026

NEW EPISODE!

Emerging young star Davina Thorne has only been wrestling for about a year and a half, but “The Head Diva” is already making her name around Chicagoland and even around the country. Thorne joins Windy City Slam for the first time to discuss training at the Freelance Wrestling Academy, working at places such as Freelance Wrestling and AAW Pro, how BloodStone Wrestling brought her and her boyfriend, fellow wrestler, Anakin Murphy, together, Deathmatch wrestling, her parents being wrestling fans, working against nationally-known talent such as Nyla Rose and Serena Deeb, how the Divas Revolution helped inspire her and more. Plus, Mike recaps premium live events from AEW, NXT and AAA and takes a spin around the local scene with news from POWW Entertainment and Insane Championship Wrestling-Milwaukee and previews lineups for Freelance Wrestling, Rocket Pro Wrestling and Wrestle League LLC.

LISTEN: bit.ly/3SGmaLZ.

Photo courtesy Mouse’s Wrestling Adventures

08/27/2026

ICYMI: “Yours Rudely” Trevor Outlaw returned to Windy City Slam Podcast to open up about everything going on in his life inside and outside of the ring. Outlaw discusses his rise to the Freelance Wrestling World Championship and Warrior Wrestling World Championship, paring down his wrestling schedule, working with Frank The Clown and The Leo Brothers, reconnecting with his faith, dabbling in acting and producing with the upcoming short film, “The Spot,” what his family and inner circle means to him and much more. Plus, Mike recapped TNA LockDown in Chicago from last weekend and happenings from Chicago Style Wrestling and AAW Pro and previewed AEW All In, NXT Heatwave, AAA, POWW Entertainment, 2econd Wrestling, Ultimate Combat Gauntlet and Northland Pro Wrestling.

LISTEN: bit.ly/3SclUEz.

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08/25/2026

NEW EPISODE!
“Yours Rudely” Trevor Outlaw returns to Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time in over two years to open up about everything going on in his life inside and outside of the ring. Outlaw discusses his rise to the Freelance Wrestling World Championship and Warrior Wrestling World Championship, paring down his wrestling schedule, working with Frank The Clown and The Leo Brothers, reconnecting with his faith, dabbling in acting and producing with the upcoming short film, “The Spot,” what his family and inner circle means to him and much more. Plus, Mike recaps TNA LockDown in Chicago from this past weekend and happenings from Chicago Style Wrestling and AAW Pro and previews lineups from AEW All In, NXT Heatwave, AAA, POWW Entertainment, 2econd Wrestling, Ultimate Combat Gauntlet, Northland Pro Wrestling and more.

LISTEN: bit.ly/4xUCUy3.

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08/23/2026

GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT: For the first time in over two years, “Yours Rudely” Trevor Outlaw joins Windy City Slam Podcast with his most in-depth interview. Outlaw pulls back the curtains on the man who holds both the Freelance Wrestling World Championship and Warrior Wrestling Championship, the journey in both of his home promotions, what shaped him into becoming a new man, working with Frank The Clown, his role in the upcoming film, “The Spot” and much more.

Episode drops Tuesday, Aug. 25 wherever you get your podcasts.

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08/20/2026

ICYMI: With TNA Wrestling LockDown in Chicago this weekend, Windy City Slam Podcast welcomed special guests former TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali and current TNA X Division Champion Cedric Alexander. Ali discusses his title rematch against Jason Hotch, Order 4, working in a cage, what being a former police officer brought to his perspective, his training school (Chicago Wrestling Center), “The Spot” short film and more. Alexander talked about his defense against Leon Slater, the unique stipulation, the X Division lineage, joining The System and the chemistry within the faction and more. Plus, Mike recapped SSW Entertainment “War By The Shore” and previewed the local scene with cards from Chicago Style Wrestling, AAW Pro and Southland Championship Wrestling.

LISTEN: bit.ly/45W8CPP.

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08/18/2026

NEW EPISODE!

With TNA Wrestling LockDown coming to Chicago this weekend, Windy City Slam Podcast goes all in with special guests Mustafa Ali and Cedric Alexander. Ali discusses his TNA International Championship match against Jason Hotch, Order 4, working in a cage, what being a former police officer brought to his perspective, his training school (Chicago Wrestling Center), “The Spot” short film and more. Alexander, Current TNA X Division champion, talks about his defense against Leon Slater, the unique stipulation, the lineage of the X Division title, joining The System and the chemistry within the faction and more. Plus, Mike recaps SSW Entertainment “War By The Shore” and previews the local scene with cards from Chicago Style Wrestling, AAW Pro and Southland Championship Wrestling.

LISTEN: bit.ly/4hB1NtT.

Podcast Episode · Windy City Slam · August 18 · 38m

08/13/2026

ICYMI: “The West Coast Warlord” Ryan Kross returned to the Windy City Slam Podcast to talk all about Saturday’s SSW Entertainment “War By The Shore event at Kenosha’s Historic Simmons Field. Kross discussed the entire lineup for the show, which features his son, The Punk Rock Prince Jordan Kross, as SSW Unified Champion, going up against Chris Masters, plus the other former WWE stars on the show, including Kevin Thorn, Big Vito and Gene Snitsky, the makeover of the SSW roster in recent years with younger talent and an expanded women’s division, watching Jordan develop in his career over the last few years, Kross’ memories of watching Kenosha Twins game at Simmons Field, how much longer he might wrestle, hints on future SSW shows and more. Plus, Mike recapped local shows from Freelance Wrestling, Wrestle League LLC and ARWPRO and previews cards from POWW Entertainment and C3 Ultimate Wrestling.

LISTEN: bit.ly/4wuMJ4X.

08/11/2026

NEW EPISODE!

“The West Coast Warlord” Ryan Kross, one of the OG guests of Windy City Slam, returns to the show to talk all about this weekend’s “War By The Shore event by SSW Entertainment at Kenosha’s Historic Simmons Field. Kross discusses the entire lineup for the show, which features his son, The Punk Rock Prince Jordan Kross, as SSW Unified Champion, going up against Chris Masters, plus the other former WWE stars on the show, including Kevin Thorn, Big Vito and Gene Snitsky, the makeover of the SSW roster in recent years with younger talent and an expanded women’s division, watching Jordan develop in his career over the last few years, Kross’ memories of watching Kenosha Twins game at Simmons Field, how much longer he might wrestle, hints on future SSW shows and more. Plus, Mike recaps local shows from Freelance Wrestling, Wrestle League LLC and ARWPRO and previews cards from POWW Entertainment and C3 Ultimate Wrestling.

LISTEN: bit.ly/4z9jh6T.

Podcast Episode · Windy City Slam · August 11 · 59m