D-Rey reflects on Zelo Pro, Valentino

D-Rey reflects on Zelo Pro, Valentino

From Windy City Slam by Mike Pankow

June 9, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 331

About this episode

Dan Reyes discusses his wrestling career and experiences in the Chicagoland independent scene.

Dan Reyes made himself known in the ring and behind the scenes on the Chicagoland independent scene before stepping away from the business a few years ago. D-Rey joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his in-ring career as heartthrob Valentino, behind the scenes work with Zelo Pro, Zelo’s legacy, getting trained by Tony Scarpone, Bryce Benjamin and Robert “Ego” Anthony, favorite people to work with, whether he’d return to the business, memorable celebrity interactions and more. Plus, Mike reports on news from POWW Entertainment and GALLI Lucha Libre and previews lineups from Ultimate Combat Gauntlet, BloodStone Wrestling and Wrestle League. 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!

People in this episode

Host: Mike Pankow

Guest: Dan Reyes

Topics covered

  • independent wrestling
  • Zelo Pro
  • in-ring career
  • celebrity interactions
  • Chicagoland wrestling

Keywords

  • Dan Reyes
  • Zelo Pro
  • Valentino
  • wrestling career
  • celebrity interactions
  • Chicagoland wrestling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zelo Pro, POWW Entertainment, GALLI Lucha Libre, Ultimate Combat Gauntlet, BloodStone Wrestling, Wrestle League

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