2 Heels and A Face

Join us on our 300th Episode, we say goodbye as a podcast but not as wrestling fans. We thank you for your support over the 8+ years, weather you listened, watched, bought merch, or simply said hi to us at a wrestling show. Gracias wrestling familia. - Charley & Cris

This is a 7 minute bonus episode and Trent's 26th appearance on the podcast which ties him with Principal Steve (from Warrior Wrestling) heading into episode 300! The rivalry continues...

For the first time in 16 years, different wrestling promoters come together for one roundtable discussion. We are proud to announce that we got a representative from AAW, Freelance Wrestling, S2cond (Second) Wrestling), Warrior Wrestling/Pro Wrestling Ventures & Galli Lucha Libre on the same podcast! These local promoters/producers discuss the current landscape of the indie scene, their toughest challenges and what they hope to accomplish in 2026. Other Prominent Chicago indie promotions not included ins this discussion: CSW (Chicago Style Wrestling), Ego Pro Wrestling, POWW, All Star Lucha Libre & more.

En este episodio de 2 Heels and a Face Wrestling Podcast tenemos un invitado muy especial: ¡un luchador que ha dejado huella en la escena de Chicago! Ha tenido una gran carrera y nos compartió historias increíbles. Pero en este episodio no solo conocerás al luchador y cómo se abrió camino en el mundo de la lucha libre, sino también conocerás a el ser humano, el hombre detrás de la máscara, y cómo contribuye a unificar y cuidar a la comunidad. Aquí escucharás la Parte 2 de un episodio dividido en 2, con nada más y nada menos que ¡Atomico! ¡No te lo pierdas! English Translation: In this episode of 2 Heels and a Face Wrestling Podcast we have a very special guest: a luchador who has left his mark on the Chicago scene! He’s had a great career and shared incredible stories with us. But in this episode, you won’t just get to know the luchador and how he made his way in the world of lucha libre. You’ll also get to know the human being, the man behind the mask, and how he contributes to unifying and caring for the community. Here you’ll listen to Part 1 of a two-part episode, featuring none other than Atomico

En este episodio de 2 Heels and a Face Wrestling Podcast tenemos un invitado muy especial: ¡un luchador que ha dejado huella en la escena de Chicago! Ha tenido una gran carrera y nos compartió historias increíbles. Pero en este episodio no solo conocerás al luchador y cómo se abrió camino en el mundo de la lucha libre, sino también conocerás a el ser humano, el hombre detrás de la máscara, y cómo contribuye a unificar y cuidar a la comunidad. Aquí escucharás la Parte 1 de un episodio dividido en 2, con nada más y nada menos que ¡Atomico! ¡No te lo pierdas! English Translation: In this episode of 2 Heels and a Face Wrestling Podcast we have a very special guest: a luchador who has left his mark on the Chicago scene! He’s had a great career and shared incredible stories with us. But in this episode, you won’t just get to know the luchador and how he made his way in the world of lucha libre. You’ll also get to know the human being, the man behind the mask, and how he contributes to unifying and caring for the community. Here you’ll listen to Part 1 of a two-part episode, featuring none other than Atomico!

Trent makes his 24th appearance on the show to do some AAW trivia and help catch us all up on AAW's "Smokeshow" event happening on 11/22 starring the one and only Scarlett Bordeaux.

Thanks for checking out this amazing interview with La Pescadita, we get to know more about her background, her interests and what drives her on a daily basis.

James makes his 17th appearance on the podcast to talk about the previous and upcoming Freelance wrestling shows! He gives his insight into the matches and comments on his role in disrupting the tag team division. Plus! We end the show with Freelance wrestling trivia.

Steve from Warrior is back to tell us about their recent brewery shows and about their return to Chicago! Hear Steve talk about their vision, why they re-branded and did something new, and why it's time to come home. Ticket link: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/pro-wrestling-ventures-llc/warrior-wrestling-resurrection

Blair is one of our favorite interviews! We catch up on her career, new places she has wrestled, how she continues to learn and grow and other quirks like her obsession with energy drinks.

It's Frank the Clown Ya'll! Everybody, everybody gather round ya'll, as we discuss Frank's legacy at Freelance Wrestling, The new FOX game show he's on (99 to Beat), and his many stories involving Robert Ego Anthony. This is a spectacular interview, and we could only do it one way, the psychotic FTC way!

We spent two hours with GPA catching up and watching some of his best matches on IWTV. Geoff watches with us and gives hidden nuggets and live commentary. This is a really fun episode for fans of Freelance, GPA and just wrestling in general.

This is our first every episode with Chico Suave, it's been a handful of years since we first published this episode and now it's back for all the nostalgia feels. Cris and Charley record a new opening and then we jump right into the madness with young Chico before his breakthrough matches at Freelance Wrestling.

It's been two years since we talked to Laynie Luck! It was time to change that. We catchup with Laynie and her career including her time wrestling in St. Louis, for ROH, for TNA, and her seductive Onlyfans content. She's the best and we wish her all the success.

Rabbi Fine is such a cool dude, we are so grateful to have the pleasure to talk with him about 2econd wrestling's show on 7/31! In this episode we discuss his wrestling philosophies, his love for Sean Logan and Blair Onyx and so much more! Tickets found at this link: https://linktr.ee/2econdwrestling

In our final year, we wanted to get some of our friends on to catch up with wrestling and life. Please enjoy Justin's debut and the always entertaining, Hank 312.

We've re-released our initial conversation with Matt Knicks! This podcast originally took place sometime in the year 2017. It a great nostalgic feel episode, with references to starts who hadn't broke out on the indie scene just quite yet. Please enjoy, episodes like help us remember why we became a podcast in the first place.

Jeremy, Cris an Charley discuss interesting scenarios and decide their favorite outcome, scenarios likely generatd by ChatGPT but who's counting right? This is for all wrestling fans including those who have watched a lot of WWE and WCW.

Our friend from Pro Wrestling Tee's is back! This time we are going to watch Chico Suave vs Sabin Gauge at Freelance's Tope Suicida show in 2025. The rematch happens on 6/27 at the Logan Square Auditorium. Go to Freelance's website for tickets!

Regan Lydale steps into the wrestling buffet line to talk about her career thus far, her ambitions, her in-ring character and her love for groovy music and horror.

Cris and Charley interview the 2025 Buffet Bracket champion Sean Logan! Sean talks to us about his love and dedication to his craft, his time spent with AAW and we tour his own gym/workout facility that he owns himself! Sean’s a great dude and we’re happy to help share his stories.

Listen to Cris and Charley's 5 Takeaways from Freelance's NonStop Momentum - Race for the next Red Star Medallion - Eye Candy Elliot makes things interesting??? - Give Sabin What He Wants! - Blair Onyx Gets Creepier - New Freelance World Champion

One of our favorite interviews is being re-released with a new opening from us! You truly get to understand who Isaias is in this interview. Please enjoy and share with a friend.

Cris and Charley break down the final #BuffetBracket and reminisce on older buffet brackets of the past. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to vote and have your say.

Rafael Quintero steps into the wrestling buffet line with Cris and Charley. If you don't know much about Quintero, here is your opportunity. He also comments on the botched Lucha Launch at Ego Pro wrestling.

We sit down with Robert Ego Anthony to talk about the Ego Pro show on March 8th! Plus updates on Podding with Ego.

We've re-released our interview from a few years back with Darin Corbin. This timeless interview goes into some of Corbin's best moments at Freelance Wrestling and touches on his career longevity. To support this podcast please click play, share with a friend and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Alfonso Gonzalez joins us to talk about all the talent on the Guardians of the Academy show and his champ vs champ showdown with Koda Hernandez. Both shows are on 02/22 and are sold out, but follow Freelance Wrestling in case they release more GA tickets.

It's time for Trent to defend his Wrestling Trivia Championship. This time he faces a familiar face from the AAW crew, Tyler Volz. 7 rounds of questions, tons of fun and related side stories. AAW's Next Show Chi Town Rumble Date:January 31 Time: 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm Berwyn Eagles Club - 6309 26th St - Berwyn, Illinois 60402 Tix Available at - AAWPro.com -------------- Find the episode article on 2heelsandaface.com To Support our Podcast Please... 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify!

Cris and Charley talk about what they want to accomplish in 2025 and that Penta debut! That was so freaking cool. We'll go through our podcast bucket list since this is the last year.

Cris and Charley pay dividends on a bet by dressing in costume! Special announcements are made regarding the future of the podcast, many guests drop by including Koda Hernandez, Alfonso Gonzalez, Robert "Ego" Anthony and more! A recap and sentiment stream on 2024. Plus, a mini preview of this year's #Chi25!

Friend's of Charley join the podcast to discuss the Freelance Wrestling indie wrestling shows they have atteneded, The Bloodline story line in WWE, Trevor Outlaw (sorta) and much more!

Cris and Charley are back with a quick 25 mins of local wrestling updates and news! On this podcast we'll talk about Kylie Rae's big call up, Robert "Ego" Anthony's big win, Blair Onyx, Freelance Wrestling, AAW and much more. It's a low commitment listen, enjoy while working on something else in the background.

Join us as we provide a local wrestling roundup on the shows that have taken place and the shows to come in the near future! Freelance Wrestling, Kylie Rae, AAW, Pro Wrestling Ventures (Warrior Wrestling), Blair Onyx, and Ethan Page all discussed!

This is your full show preview for Ego Pro's Return to the Forge on October 5th! We interview Robert "Ego" Anthony to get behind the scenes stories on the upcoming show. Tickets can be bought at https://theforgelive.com/

Tyler Volz steps into the buffet line to talk about his career in commentary, current AAW and the AAW "fly-in" era, which is something that should catch on so please use that! Tyler has many great lessons and memories to share. To Support our Podcast Please… 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify! 4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel

Cris and Charley re-connect with Trent Zuberi and preview AAW's next show on August 24th (this Saturday) at the Berwyn Eagles Club! AAW presents Face The Heat feauring Beef vs Ego as the main event, as well as Sierra vs Missa Kate for the Women's Championship and so so much more. Head to aawpro.com to buy tickets! To support our podcast please click play, share with a friend, rate us on spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Cris and Charley take 25 minutes to recap the highlights of the latest Freelance Wrestling show called "The Voice", this was a benefit show for Kirby the ring announcer and his heart transplant. Listen back a few episodes for his full story!

We have Kirby on the podcast to talk about his heart surgery journey! He expresses how loved he feels by the Freelance Faithful and gives us a great perspective on life. Also, a surpise guest joins us midway through! This episode will also be uploaded to our YouTube channel.

This episode is an hour's worth of poop slinging, finger pointing and genuine laughs with Trevor Outlaw. We haven't spoken with Trevor in a long time so we have a lot to catch up on. Trevor is now being managed by Frank The Clown and he's feuding with Chico Suave. He mentions what the name of his finishing move will be, and it's a classic Chicago throwback. We finish with really good fan questions from our indie wrestling faithful. Trevor wrestles for Freelance Wrestling next on 6/28 at the Logan Square Auditorium. To listen in other ways, try Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or go to 2heelsandaface.com for more links and episodes. To support our podcast please click play, share with a friend and subscribe to YouTube!

The last time we talked to Missa Kate was in November of 2019! It's been way too long and Missa Kate has grown into a professional and one of the best wrestlers that the city of Chicago has to offer. We catchup on the lessons she has learned over the past 5 years and check-in on her career and love for food of course. To support our podcast, please share this with a friend, like our YouTube page and leave us a rating on Spotify.

It's been 5 years since Blair has been on the podcast and she's here to share all that she has learned. We dive deep into some of her craziest wrestling stories, her struggles with mental health, how she handles stress now, her re-found love in training and her favorite mentor Kylie Rae. Blair sets the example for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and we can all learn a lot from her experiences. To Support our Podcast Please… 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify! 4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel

Cris and Charley catchup with a man we haven't spoken to on this podcast since 2022! Darius Latrell has been branching out into singles action and has a title shot on 5/10 at Freelance Wrestling! He recently stopped a match to play a 2v2 basketball game and almost broke the rim lol. We also pick his brain about the NBA and the NFL Draft.

Here's a quick express, 15-20 min recap of "In Freelance We Trust", we breakdown our 5 main takeaways from the show. To Support the Podcast please... 1. Click Play, Share with a friend 2. Rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 3. Sub to our YouTube! 4. Support your local indie

We're trying out a new format, "5 things in 15 minutes", we hope you enjoy this quick but impactful show preview for AAW's Ring of Fire 2. Please give us feedback on this new format through social media DMs. For tickets, go to aawpro.com! Or, they are streaming the show on highspots.tv.

This Saturday, Freelance returns to the LSA for a show that has been SOLD OUT for months now, "In Freelance We Trust". Mustafa Ali makes his return to the Chicago indies, Corbin runs like a coward, and so much more. Firstly, we celebrate Bang and Mathews for winning the #BuffetBracket, then we touch on what we liked about Wrestlemania, and about 28 minutes in is the show preview. Please listen and share with a friend! To Support our Podcast Please… 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify! 4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

We are re-releasing our episode featuring everybody's pal, Kirby the Voice! But first, we briefly touch on this year's #BuffetBracket of tag teams and the wrestling community has loving well wishes for Kirby! This episode is dedicated to him, we love you Kirby, hang in there!

Robert Anthony is running his own show under his own brand for the first time! This is a once a year show happening in Joliet, IL on March 16th! We learn to understand his vision behind the show and why he has booked certain matches. This is a true sneak peek into the mind of Ego. Tickets are on sale still at https://theforgelive.com/ To Support our Podcast Please… 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify! 4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Cris and Charley sit down with Koda Hernandez to learn about his upcoming dream matches and title opportunities in March of 2024. We also raise the stakes of a personal bet between us and him. Some people might call this episode a "glazing" or "glaze fest" but not us. Other, but not us. To Support our Podcast Please… 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify! 4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Steve from Warrior rejoins the podcast to preview the SOLD OUT Trouble is Brewing show! This show takes place on Friday, March 1st at the Revolution Taproom at 3640 N. Kedzie in Chicago. This will be a full-scale pro wrestling show inside the taproom! We dive deep into the creative aspect behind the show and the inner-workings of how the show came together. To Support our Podcast Please… 1. Click Play 2. Share with a Friend 3. Rate us on Spotify! 4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel!