Getting juicy with Koa Laxamana

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Koa explains how he became CFO of Midwest Championship Wrestling after the owner died in a car accident.

The episode opens with host Mike Pankow introducing the show from Windy City Slam Studios in Chicago. He previews TNA Slammiversary matches, including the six-way elimination for the World Championship. Local wrestling results from ARW Pro's Summer Games are summarized, highlighting new champions. Upcoming weekend events for Chicago Style Wrestling, WrestleLeague, and POW Entertainment are listed. The main interview features Koa Laksamana, a regular in AAW Pro and Rocket Pro Wrestling. Koa explains his unexpected return to wrestling in 2022 and current involvement with nine companies. He details his heel character in AAW Pro and alliance with Primetime Anthony Katina. As CFO of Midwest Championship Wrestling, Koa recounts taking over after owner Jimmy Smooth's death in a car accident. He discusses MCW's growth, including seminars with Doug Basham and EC3 to scout talent. Koa talks about his experiences at Rocket Pro Wrestling and potential appearance at Ego Pro Wrestling. He reveals his manager Cali is leaving to become a police officer. Koa shares his fallout with NWA, falsely accused of leaking office information, which emotionally devastated him. He praises NWA's Carnyland reality show and discusses local talents like Joe Alonzo and Missa Kate. The interview concludes with Koa's social media, merchandise, and upcoming arm wrestling competitions. The episode wraps with a preview of next week's guest and shows.

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Koa Laksamana explains how Midwest Championship Wrestling is using seminars to help local talent get seen as Windy City Slam surveys a busy wrestling weekend.

Windy City Slam looks at the working machinery behind Midwest Championship Wrestling, with Koa Laksamana explaining how seminars and outside perspectives can help Midwest talent reach larger stages.

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