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.