About this episode

James Russo discusses various aspects of Freelance Wrestling and upcoming events in the wrestling scene.

Whether it’s being the wizard behind the curtain or “The Godfather” at ringside, James Russo bleeds Freelance Wrestling. Russo joins Windy City Slam for the first time in a long while to discuss Freelance’s upcoming anniversary show, Trevor Outlaw’s rise to the Freelance World Championship, working with Izzy Moreno, Bang & Matthews’ heel run and how their match with The Headbangers came along, Chico Suave, GPA, Pat Monix, whether Freelance Underground could make a return and more. Plus, Mike recaps happenings from Wrestle League and BloodStone Wresling and previews big shows from 2econd Wrestling, DREAMWAVE Wrestling and House of Glory. 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!

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