AWA Unleashed: Recent Episodes
Chris Tubbs
”The Voice of Minnesota Wrestling” Mick Karch, wrestling historian George Schire and Chris Tubbs recap the glory days of the historic and influential American Wrestling Association.
In this special bonus episode, Chris Tubbs and Mick Karch are joined by the NEW WWE Intercontinental Champion Chad Gable as we discuss winning the Intercontinental title in his hometown, being "one of us", the frustration of being overlooked, carrying on the legacy of Minnesota professional wrestling and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we're back with a look at "Slick Mick's Pix!" We get a cool shot of three world champions, tag team legends, "Ronnie Piper"?, Fed and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week Chris Tubbs and Mick Karch are joined by the legendary Mickie James as we discuss the evolution and explosion of women's wrestling, preparing for major WWE shows, her husband Nick Aldis returning to the ring at SummerSlam and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
In this bonus episode, Chris Tubbs talks with the Owner of HighSpots.com and Founder of WrestleCon, Michael Bochicchio about his first trip to Minneapolis, what he's looking forward to, what goes into planning an event like this, his relationship with WWE and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week it's another "No DQ and A", where we answer your questions. We discuss July being a tough month for deaths, the greatest Japanese wrestler ever to appear in the AWA, which referee is most associated with the AWA, David Sammartino not getting over and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we recap our weekend at the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Weekend in Waterloo!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we get a peak at some of Slick Mick's Pix! We see the most scarred forehead in wrestling?, a new spin on Nick vs. Verne, what is the "PPP," young Punk and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we ask for YOUR dream tag team combination of an AWA star and wrestler from the current day!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week it's another of our popular "No DQ and A." Why did Stan Kowalski hate the name Big K so much, how much was it just a "good old boys club", Chad Gable's fit in the AWA, seeing shenanigans first hand and more! If you have a question for the pod, email slicksnr@gmail.com.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
Today Chris Tubbs is joined by the incomparable Bayley! We discuss the evolution of women's wrestling, being a leader in the locker room, what version of Bayley is her favorite, her goal for SummerSlam and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
It's a bonus "new school" edition of AWA Unleashed as Chris Tubbs talks with the current WWE United States Trick Williams! We discuss reaching out to WWE (but not for wrestling), his time in NXT, the Gingerbread Man and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we talk with the Event Coordinator for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Hall of Fame, Chad Olson about the last minute additions to this years activities, how the event has evolved, why each inductee is deserving and more.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we're joined by "Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin as we discuss his journey to the AWA, why the weather didn't bother him, how he views the win over the Road Warriors, Precious and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we look back at the year 1981, including the nonsensical World Championship title change, where television syndication was booming, other "forgotten" titles, and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we have an extra special episode where we're joined by Gloria Lovell from the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. We discuss her history in the business, how she eventually ended up getting involved in the Hall of Fame, this year's festivities and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we look back at the year 1962. We discuss the importance in AWA history, all of the championships, what the territory looked like geographically, the top storyline, and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we're joined by The Golden Idol! We discuss his training with Eddie Sharkey, who came up with the "Golden Idol" name, how Mick helped his career, who makes him emotional and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we ask you guys who is the AWA personality you would like to sit down with and have a conversation with, and we let you explain why! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This month's watchalong is "Monsters of the Mat!" We watch Big John Studd vs. Mad Dog Vachon, Big John Studd, The Heenan Family and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we get a chance to talk with the "First Lady of Professional Wrestling" and Chris' first wrestling crush, the one and only Missy Hyatt! We discuss her many roles over the years, what territory did she enjoy working with the most, being a target at the Mick Foley Roast during last year’s Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion, her new project, some word association and a TON more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we ask who you want as backup in a bar fight? Names like John Nord, Mr. Saito, Andre the Giant, Harley Race and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we discuss the top women in AWA history, including Sherri Martel, Madusa, Vivian Vachon, Judy Martin and a ton more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we're joined by Miss Bunny Love! We discuss her tough upbringing, how and why she got into professional wrestling, the relationship she had with the Poffo family and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we look at the year 1964! We discuss why it was an important year,the cities they ran, unfortunate passings, and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we empty the inbox with another "No DQ and A." We discuss Ray Stevens sense of humor, Billy Robinson not "doing business", Ox Baker's look, Dawn Lemke and a ton more We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we continue getting YOUR Dream Cards. Whoever you want, and in any type of match you wish. You tell us what you would like to see, and we've got some unique matchups! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week it's Episode #200 where we get YOUR Dream Cards. Whoever you want, and in any type of match you wish. You tell us what you would like to see!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week Mick tells us what it was like to attend an "All Star Wrestling" television taping. How did fans get tickets, what time did the wrestlers show up, when and how long were the tapings, tricky camera angles and more.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we're joined by former AWA Secretary/Administration Assistant Pat Marxen-Saba. We ask about being related to the Gagne's, what ribs she saw in the office, was she ever "kayfabed", the best and worst talent to work with, and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we look back at the year 1971! Mick and Joe discuss the historical significance, the tragedy that shook the promotion, some of the non Minneapolis cities and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we're back for another "No DQ and A", where we answer your questions! We discuss multiple "Doctor X” sightings, the Rick Martel and Stan Hansen friendship, Sheik Adnan El Kaissie's heat, poster misspellings and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we're going back to one of our first watch alongs, which is SuperClash I! Mick, Joe and Chris give their unique opinions and commentary during one of the AWA's biggest events!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we're joined by the "Quintessential Stud Muffin" Joel Gertner. He talks about his start in the business, the evolution of the character and his limericks, what made ECW special and more.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we take a look at Eddie Sharkey's trainees and the influence that he's had on the professional wrestling business. We get an early and brief (but unsuccessful) run in from one, but we also discuss Jerry Lynn, Austin Aries, Nikita Koloff, the Destruction Crew, Sean Waltman and a ton more, including a team that has their own POP!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week it's our final "No DQ and A" of 2025! We discuss Andre The Giant working with the AWA’s elite, Pat Patterson, Jerry Jarrett buying the AWA, using reality in a storyline, wrestlers hanging on too long and a ton more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we look back at the year 1968, including champions, feuds, some of the forgotten names, and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we take a peek at some of your favorite pictures and memorabilia, along with a little more from Mick and Joe! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we discuss and rank YOUR favorite heel singles wrestlers of all time, including Larry Hennig, Jesse Ventura, Ken Patera, Mad Dog Vachon, Bobby Heenan and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
On this week's episode, we're joined by the hottest person in the wrestling podcasting space, former Tough Enough winner, Maven Huffman (and his Producer Zach Werre)!
While not AWA in nature, this was an important show for Chris as he explains the personal connection with Zach, how their podcast came to be about, Maven discusses the Tough Enough process, when was he smartened up, the struggles he went through to be accepted, the importance of giving back to the fans and a ton more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we discuss YOUR favorite heel tag teams, including Ray Stevens and Pat Patterson, the Vachons, the Kalmikoffs, Destruction Crew, Larry Hennig and Harley Race, and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we look at the enhancement talent of the 1980's, including former podcast guests Tom "Rocky" Stone, Earthquake Ferris, Frankie DeFalco, the late Nacho Berrera and more.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we look at wrestlers who moved onto another territory, and when they did, they changed their look and personality as well. Names include Ric Flair, Bob Remus, Baron Von Raschke, Adrian Adonis and much more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week it's another attempt to answer your questions with another "No DQ and A." We discuss Dusty's AWA run, Mrs. Dog, Bob Backlund, Evan Johnson, Missy Hyatt and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we're joined by former USWA Announcer Craig Johnson. He recaps his journey into wrestling, how he got the name, the Sportatorium, constant rebranding, word association and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we look at more "Slick Mick's Pix" where we look at Andre/Dusty, Andre/Pat Patterson, Verne putting his hair on the line and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we discuss enhancement talent of the mid 1960's, including some of the names you may have never heard! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we go back and look at the year 1966, including champions, Chicago, Omaha, Mick tells us why it's one of his favorite years of all time and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we discuss the best teams in AWA history to never be awarded the AWA Tag Team Titles. Teams include the Long Riders, some Texans, a couple with The Crusher and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week Mick recaps his trip to Cauliflower Alley Club in Las Vegas. He discusses what CAC is all about, the difference between that and Waterloo, the events, and he gives us a behind the scenes look and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we get your opinion on the best wrestlers to never be awarded the AWA World Championship. It's a top 10 of what you all deemed the best to either come up short, or in some cases never get the opportunity. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we're joined by one of the most successful trainers in the history of the professional wrestling business, the one and only Ron Hutchison! He discusses when the "wrestling bug" bit him, his history revolves around ‘Sully’s Gym’, his most famous students, a sneak behind the "Five Second Pose", his thoughts on the business today and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we go back into the Inbox with another " No DQ and A." Mick talks about the first person interviewed on SNR, Vachon Bros., friends and enemies, Bockwinkel/Martel, the "real" Mean Gene , the Hennigs and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
In this two hour program, we pay tribute to who many consider to be the biggest name in the history of the professional wrestling business, Hulk Hogan. We discuss being able to separate the man Terry Bollea from the character Hulk Hogan, why we feel his legacy is complicated, being a catalyst for the biggest changes in the business, not turning on Vince when he could have, why his heel turn can't be touched, why perception is generational and a ton more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week Mick and Joe discuss their visit to the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and their weekend in Waterloo, Iowa. We get Joe's first impressions, why this meant more to Mick than other years, Mick's silent auction horror, ANOTHER trivia screwjob and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we welcome "The Authority" back to the show, the one and only George Schire! He explains the misconception around the NWA and why it wasn't a promotion, why wrestling is so important to him, setting the record straight once and for all about the AWA’s inception, why ‘fans’ won’t believe the O’Connor/Gagne situation, and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we look back at the year 1964. We discuss the champions, title changes, attendance, feeder systems and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week it's another "Slick Mick's Pix" where we look at some never before seen and rare photos including Verne Gagne's Minnetonka home, the Vachon's, Hennigs, a few with Mick and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week it's another popular "No DQ and A" where we discuss potential guests and why some haven't been on yet, the Alaskans, candid Road Warriors shots, Sheik bumps", crazy fans and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week the three of us give our favorites in several categories, including feuds, referees, promos, main events and a whole lot more. Give us yours in the comments, cause we love to see them! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we discuss the wrestlers that may have had technical limitations, but cut some fantastic promos and really got over. As usual, this is about their time in the AWA, not necessarily what they did in other promotions, territories, or other times in their career. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we discuss the wrestlers that could "go" in the ring, but didn't cut the best promos. As usual, this is about their time in the AWA, not necessarily what they did in other promotions, territories, or other times in their career.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week it's another of our popular "No DQ and A", where we answer your questions, including Roddy Piper's AWA run, why Ox Baker didn't get used as much, midget wrestling, wrestling "brothers", Rocky Hamilton, riots and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we discuss some of the biggest bad asses in AWA history. We discuss what defines a "bad ass", why it can apply to different wrestlers and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we're joined by the longest tenured referee in the Twin Cities professional wrestling scene, Jay Soltis, who is FINALLY retiring after 30 years! He discusses his connection to Mick and "Saturday Night at Ringside", his great history working with former AWA talent, what he does differently than other referees, favorite memories, and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch with our newly released "It's Raining In Miami" design, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we go back in time and recap the year 1965! We discuss why it was important, we look at some of the champions, fans still believing, the infamous Harley Race incident and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch with our newly released "It's Raining In Miami" design, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we wrap up our conversation with Justin Race, who is the son of the legendary "King of wrestling" Harley Race. We discuss the team with Larry Hennig and the Hennig family, wrestling "Victor", his relationship with Bobby Heenan, keeping the Race name alive and more, plus we're joined by a special guest! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch with our newly released "It's Raining In Miami" design, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week it's part one with Justin Race, who is the son of the legendary "King of wrestling" Harley Race. He tells us when he knew his dad was a celebrity, the stability he had as a kid, how he reacted to being a "heel’s’ child" at school, dad vs. wrestler and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch with our newly released "It's Raining In Miami" design, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we look at more of "Slick Mick's Pix", including some candid never seen before pictures of Nick Bockwinkel, and a fantastic shot of Bobby Heenan, Curt Hennig, Wade Boggs and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch with our newly released "It's Raining In Miami" line!, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week the discussion revolves around the "babyface to heel" turns, why it didn't happen often in the AWA, how they would do it instead and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we're joined by the legendary Chief Frank Hill (aka Jules Strongbow.) He discusses the surprising amount of training he received before having his first match, who first took an interest in him, his first impression of Jay Strongbow, his talks with Vince McMahon Sr., and a ton more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
This week we discuss six of the biggest villain to hero transformations in AWA history, including the build up, execution and fallout. Mick Karch and Joe Ciupik explain the difference between the actual transformation as opposed to a "mystery partner'", and more! Who are they? Listen and find out!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week it's another "No DQ and A", where we answer your questions! We discuss the Verne Gagne/Bobby Heenan relationship, Jerry Sags as a referee, directing at The Showboat, old wrestling action figures, Gorgeous George and more! There's a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, hats, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we discuss how Eddie Sharkey's Pro Wrestling America (PWA) helped extend the AWA's run, and how it eventually replaced them as the primary Twin Cities promotion. We get into the fallout between Eddie Sharkey and Verne Gagne and what brought them back together, the AWA stars that worked the promotion, The West-4 Connection in Winnipeg and more.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we're joined by former PWA and SDW Announcer Dale Spear. He discusses his friendship with Mick and later working with him, his trips to Cauliflower Alley Club, sharing a cab with Verne Gagne, Scott Hall, Jim Cornette, how he became friends with Larry Zbyszko and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we take a look at the end 1987 and the "Showboat Era", and was it the beginning of the end? Mick and Joe were both working for the AWA at the time, they discussed the history of the move to the Showboat & the ESPN deal, what a typical day was like, who was and wasn't involved in production meetings, the mood in the locker room, we looked at the roster and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we take a look at the year 1970. We discuss the schedule, attendance, Bob Luce in Chicago, Nick Bockwinkel's impact, those that became stars down the road, evolution of Dr X unmasking, and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
This week we're looking at some more "Slick Mick Pix!". which include Mad Dog Race, a new Verne move, a touching Nick Bockwinkel Christmas card, Wally and Stan, plus a ton more, including one that keeps popping up for some reason. There's a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we're back and answering your questions with another "No DQ and A." We discuss misconceptions, trusting Tom Zenk, Larry Nelson's demeanor, would Tracy Smothers have been a good heel, reaction to Hulk Hogan getting booed, a Rocky Mountain Thunder fan sign and more. There's a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
We start the new year by discussing and telling some Wally Karbo stories we like to call "Karbo’s Kapers." Of course we touch on being a translator for Ivan Putski, "fines and suspensions", his prowess with the ladies, lunch with Mick and the missing rental car, his run-in with the law and more. There's a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
We wrap up 2024 by cleaning out our inbox with our last "No DQ and A." This week we discuss the relationship between Bob Luce and the AWA, wrestler product endorsements, Mick's heat with Nick Bockwinkel, the Long Riders title runs and a ton more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we look back at a pivotal year in the AWA (for both positive and negative reasons), and that's 1984. We discuss some of the big time departures, the biggest story of the year, plus the champions, other talent on the roster and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we get another sneak peek into the Mick Karch collection with "Slick Mick's Pics." We get a very emotional picture of Nick Bockwinkel at CAC, a program that looks like a ransom note, perhaps the worst misspelling ever, a one of a kind item from the Dyckman Towel, a new meaning for KOLD and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we discuss some of the best talkers in the history of the AWA. Names include (but not limited to) "Superstar" Billy Graham, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Nick Bockwinkel, Mad Dog Vachon, Baron Von Raschke and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we go back and look at the year 1973. Why it was an important year, the hottest cities, adding Japan to its three state promotion, champions, feuds, and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week is a very personal show to Joe and Mick as we pay tribute to the life of the recently passed but dearly talented jack of all trades, the one and only Al DeRusha! Joe tells stories of their meaningful friendship and the many ways that Al was more than a mentor, Mick has stories of wrestling time limits and how that would crack up ringsiders, and a ton more. It's a must listen. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we welcome back the one and only Eric Bischoff! We ask him about the mood towards the end and could he see the writing on the wall, did he know he was on the threshold of becoming one of the most influential power players in wrestling, was there anything the Gagne's could have done to ‘right the ship’ and become competitive once again, we play word association and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we answer more of your questions with another "No DQ and A." We discuss Verne Gagne’s training camp, borrowing WWE rings, Mike Graham, the Robbinsdale Russians and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we revisit one of our earliest topics, and that's discussing referees. We ask what is the role of a referee, and why are they important, the difference between a "regular" referee and a "troubleshooter, and how do you decide who gets on the lists. Names include the Iron Duke, Iron Shiek, Joe Blanchard, Eddie Sharkey, Marty Miller and many more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we get into the discussion about "other" enhancement talent, which includes Herman Schaefer, Tony Leone, Rooster Griffin, Jimmy Valiant and more!
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This week it's a listener/viewer driven show where we ask you what fan favorites did you not like, even if you were supposed to?
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This week we do another "No DQ and A" where we "kind of" answer your questions! We discuss a brick and mortar Minnesota Wrestling Hall of Fame, Verne Gagne wrestling with an ear injury, respect for Bulldog Bob Brown, a broadway between Andre The Giant vs. Nick Bockwinkel and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week it's part two with Greg Gagne! He addresses wrestlers getting dressed down from Verne about going into business for themselves, plans they had for Hulk Hogan/Nick Bockwinkel, other stars not getting over in the AWA, would he ever write a book and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we are joined by the one and only Greg Gagne! He discusses the reputation that Verne's camp carries, did he ever feel like he had a target on his back, which exodus of talent hurt the most and why, who came into the territory and wanted to work with him, and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we highlight the best year in the history of years 1975, where we look at the champions, some of the title changes, who left the territory after WINNING a loser leaves match (??), overall talent and a ton more!
Plus it's my birthday year! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we get another peek behind the curtain with more "Slick Micks Pix", which include a cool shot of Larry Hennig and his wrestling coach, Baron von Raschke and Mad Dog with Mick's son Brett, Mick Karch taking a bodyslam and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week Mick Karch tells us all about his experience at this year's Cauliflower Alley Club in Las Vegas. He tells us what the theme was, giving the shine to some folks who don't normally get some, how it's changed and more.
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This week we get a peek behind the curtain with some more "Slick Micks Pix" We get a look at Bill Irwin and Sean Waltman in NE Mpls., unmasked Dr X, smiling Mad Dog, what is "SWAK" and that's just a small part of it! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week it's another No DQ and A, where we answer your questions,including Verne in Los Angeles, could Crusher get over today, what would Curt Hennig be doing, Paul Ellering, Pat Patterson/Rufus R. Jones and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we discuss the career of Greg Gagne and why he doesn't get the credit from many people that deserve, and the criticism that he doesn't. We get into the reason for the topic, his legendary training camp cohorts, paying his dues, the knock, High Flyers, not getting the AWA title, his dedication to preserving kayfabe, the business and more!
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This week Mick and Chris recap their weekend at the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in Waterloo, Iowa. We get into Drive Thru issues, the Weekend with Wally, this weekend being so fan friendly, the Hennig's being over, and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
We return this week with another yearly spotlight and we go way back to 1962! Why focus on 1962, title changes that technically "didn't" happen, protecting Bill Miller's identity in the era of kayfabe, bringing in Crusher, and a ton more!
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This it's a show where we answer your questions with a "No DQ and A", including Nick Bockwinkel as an NWA Champion, an AWA Hall of Fame, Hulk Hogan vs. Billy Robinson? Mean Gene ribbing the crowd and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This it's a show where we answer your questions with a "No DQ and A", including Angelo Mosca, Dick Murdoch, The Olympians Wally Karbo the lawbreaker, ranking female managers and a ton more!
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This week we look back at the year 1965. We discuss it was truly the territory era with kayfabe still protected, attendance around the horn, did any cities "do their own thing", a bizarre incident involving Harley Race did people know Verne Gagne was the boss, and more!
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This week we look back at what some consider the biggest year in AWA history, 1982. Mick and Joe explain why you can make the case for it, Nick Bockwinkel’s non AWA opponents, we take a look at the roster, when the tide started to turn and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more
This week we welcomed in one of the most influential people in the history of the professional wrestling business, Eric Bischoff! We focus on the AWA and he discusses moving to Minneapolis as a kid, how he got connected to the American Wrestling Association, why he initially reached out, the relationship with Verne Gagne, moving on to WCW, why he credits Joe Ciupik for some of his success in the business and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
Welcome to "May Karch" (shoutout Joe Ciupik), where all this month we feature one of the co-hosts, our own "Slick" Mick Karch! This week we discuss Mick’s friendship with Playboy Buddy Rose, Bobby Heenans' character, "Slick Mick" action figures and Mick names names!!!
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Welcome to "May Karch" (shoutout Joe Ciupik), where all this month we feature one of the co-hosts, our own "Slick" Mick Karch! This week discuss Marty Miller, tomfoolery, bad promoters, contracts, ring rats and a ton more!
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Welcome to "May Karch" (shoutout Joe Ciupik), where all this month we feature one of the co-hosts, our own "Slick" Mick Karch! This week discuss booking guests for SNR, getting short changed by the AWA, broadcasters he would have liked to work with, after parties, Bobby Heenan calling Verne Gagne’s daughter a horse and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
Welcome to "May Karch" (shoutout Joe Ciupik), where all this month we feature one of the co-hosts, our own "Slick" Mick Karch! This week we get stories like his first memories, who scared him in an interview, who would have been a great fit for the AWA, why he didn't work in WWF/WCW, and a whole lot more!
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This week we do something a little different as we spotlight the year 1974. We look at the state of the business and how it was different back then, buildings they ran, the other major cities on the AWA circuit and the more notable promoters, the popularity of the All Star Wrestling TV show, the stacked roster and more!
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This week we're joined by author/broadcaster and all around good guy, Steve Anderson. He talks about Mick helping get him in wrestling business with the PWA, working with Bill Apter, getting to be Bobby Heenan's personal biographer, the relationship they forged and a ton more! For those wanting a look at the real Bobby Heenan, this is it. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc.
This week we answer more of your questions with our "No DQ and A", where you ask who had the best "Russian" accent, Mick's mid 80's AWA Reunions, Brad Rheingans, Moose Cholak not being allowed in a building and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. P
This week our show discusses several cards/events that resulted in riots (or near riots) and why we're unlikely to see something like that in today's day and age. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. Plus we have new ways to get involved with two different membership tiers! Check it out and get on board! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
This week our show is all about some rare (and in some cases never before seen) photos of AWA talent with some stories to boot; The Gagnes, Lanza, Bock at home and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and more!
This week our show is all about one of the toughest individuals to ever grace a professional wrestling ring, and that's Wahoo McDaniel. We discuss his pro football career prior to wrestling, why he was never given a run as NWA or AWA Champ., feuds with Larry Heiniemi and Buddy Wolff, Superstar Billy Graham, Polish Joe shares his experience of getting chopped, and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc.
This week we do some house cleaning with another show that's all about your questions with a "No DQ and A." We're asked by no love for Crusher & Bruiser, Curt Hennig threatening Lance Russell in Memphis, Nick Bockwinkel's appreciation for Mick, Paul Heyman's impact, midgets and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc
This week it's another "Fan Feedback" episode where you tell us who you think the best big men in AWA history are! Along with the Top 20, we have an "Honorable Mention", and some true legends, so find out where your picks landed! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc.
This week we ask you guys who you think are the best wrestlers in AWA history! Criteria is whatever you decide, which makes it fun because it's all subjective. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc.
This week we discuss the great Ray "The Crippler" Stevens. His debut and connection with Nick Bockwinkel, his more memorable feuds, classic promos, the genesis of "The Crippler" nickname, split from the Heenan Family and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
This week you tell us who your favorite tag teams of all time are! With so many to choose from, we have more than enough for a Top 15 AND Honorable Mention! Some were expected, and others a bit more surprising... We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc.
This week it's Part Two of a "Fabulous" interview with the talented Steve Keirn. We discuss the trek to the AWA, how he handled getting yelled at by Verne Gagne, dealing with the Minnesota winter, wanting to always be positive, why Skinner was his favorite gimmick and more!
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This week it's Part One of a "Fabulous" interview with the talented Steve Keirn. He talks about why he became a wrestler, he didn't want to get in the face, what two moves need to be "real", the creation of the "Fabulous Ones", leaving Memphis and more.
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This week it's another one of our very popular "No DQ and A", where you ask and we (sorta) answer. What kind of guy does Joe say Michael Hayes is, tag team "secrets", the AWA's "Official" Publication, secondary belts, Bob Backlund and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. Plus we have new ways to get involved with two different membership tiers! Check it out and get on board! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
This week we recap some of Nick Bockwinkel's memorable feuds which include (but not limited to), Hercules Cortez, Red Bastien, the High Flyers, Verne Gagne, Ray Stevens, plus we talk about his initial TV appearances, working other territories, why Otto Wanz and Jumbo Tsuruta stand out and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. Plus we have new ways to get involved with two different membership tiers! Check it out and get on board! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
This week we discuss a long overlooked part of wrestling and that's masked men! From Mr. M and Dr. X to one of the bright spots of the latter days of the AWA, the Texas Hangmen, they've been a part of the history and we discuss their impact on the promotion, where is "Parts Unknown", why it doesn't really work in today's wrestling business and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. Plus we have new ways to get involved with two different membership tiers! Check it out and get on board! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
We kick off 2024 with a banger, and show #100 is a NSFW party with Marty Jannetty. Do we really need to say more? We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. Plus we have new ways to get involved with two different membership tiers! Check it out and get on board!
This week it's our final show of 2023 where we discuss the history and best/most extreme bleeders in AWA history. What were some misconceptions, Eddy Mansfield exposing the business, did anyone ever refuse or go rogue, and we discuss some of the more famous names! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
This week it's our final "No DQ and A" where we answer more of your questions, including, Butcher Vachon, cage matches with no blood, a new member of the Rhodes family, Verne Gagne and Chavo Guerrero, Sr., at Cauliflower Alley Club and a ton more! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
This week it's the first of back to back :No DQ and A" where we answer more of your questions. We discuss Larry Nelson partying with the Midnight Rockers, Brad Rheingans and Rick Martel both stepping away from the business, Nick Bockwinkel using an alias, ugly crowds and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
This week we recap one of the most infamous moments in American Wrestling Association history (good or bad), the Team Challenge Series. Who came up with the idea, the incredible hype, the most absurd ideas within it, what could have worked, is this the AWA's legacy and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
Whether you thought she was "Sensational" or "Scary", this week the guys discuss the life and career of the one and only Sherri Martel. Mick Karch and Joe Ciupik tell some personal and professional stories, including her long time connection with Buddy Rose, her work in The Midnight Rockers-Rose/Somers feud, the first call Mick received when she got to the territory, the rib Marty Jannetty pulled on her a couple weeks before WrestleRock and a ton more! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick and 7th Ave. Pizza!
This week we're joined by the fantastic Frankie DeFalco. We discussed his background (and what he did as a youngster), getting into the AWA, crazy road stories and driving from Milwaukee, the problems he sees with the business today, the differences between Verne Gagne and Vince McMahon, we play some name association and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick and 7th Ave. Pizza!
We have more questions, so we try to answer more with another "No DQ and A." Topics discussed this week include shocking AWA Champions, Midnight Express at Whitewater, Twin Wars '90, controversial guests, did Eddie Sharkey shoot Verne Gagne and more! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast. Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
This week it's another "No DQ and A" where we answer your questions. We talk Boris Zhukov, Bobby Heenan managing Baron Von Raschke, Stan Kowalski being a class act and more! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast. Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
This week we're joined by the "Job Man" himself, Chris Curtis. He discusses his interest in the business, some of the guys he carpooled with to Minneapolis, did he ever get frustrated being an enhancement talent, we play some word association and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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This week the guys get into the current state of wrestling fans, how and why it's happening, when we saw the shift in attitudes, watching and supporting all products, why wrestling seems to be treated differently than other realms of entertainment and more! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast. Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
This week it's another one of the "NO DQ and A" where we answer your questions. Some of the questions ask about Hulk Hogan in Japan, Tom Zenk, Crusher the wine connoisseur, knowing when Curt Hennig had the "perfect" persona, putting the belt on Sgt. Slaughter, Verne the mob boss and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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This week it's another one of the "NO DQ and A" where we answer your questions. Some of them include Victor The Wrestling Bear, Wrestle Rock payoffs, George Gadasky's role, Joe talking to Jerry Blackwell in a towel and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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Arriba! This week we're joined by one of the most popular wrestlers of all time, Tito Santana. We ask what the heck is in the water at West Texas State, using Ricky Steamboat's real name and the relationship between the two, did he ever work as a heel, why wrestlers loved working in Minneapolis, the perception of the AWA from WWF talent and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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This week it's a fun conversation with the one and only Earthquake Ferris! Mick and Joe talk to him about their time working together, how much contact he had with booking, being over in the Bay Area, getting in trouble for overselling, when he saw the downfall of the AWA, some word association and more! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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This week we return with an episode dedicated to the late Adnan Al-Kaissie. It includes his start, real life association (and separation) with Saddam Hussein, his early years as Billy White Wolf, "sword stories", Mick and Joe tell stories of how different the man and the character were, and much, much more! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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This week it's the second of two shows where we go through pictures (including some from Mick Karch's personal collection) and get some of the stories behind them! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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This week it's the first of two shows where we go through pictures (including some from Mick Karch's personal collection) and get some of the stories behind them RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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This week we asked you, the fans, who you thought was the most annoying personality in AWA history. Whether it was their interviews, wrestling style, or something else all together this is 100% listener suggestions. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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Since we keep getting questions submitted , this week it's another "No DQ and A" where it's all about topics you want to know about. Things like who owns the rights to the AWA video library, Don Muraco sitting on Mick's lap, Scott Norton, Stan Kowalski quitting and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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This week we welcome our friend Joyce Paustian back to the show. She talks about her brand new book "My Ringside Seat to the AWA", including editorial and role changes during the process,earning trust from wrestlers and promoters, who looked out for her as a young girl in a male dominated business, the Bockwinkel Brigade years (and did Nick really hate it like he said) and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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This week Chris Tubbs and Mick Karch recap their trip to Waterloo, Iowa for the 2023 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. We discuss some of the exhibits and people behind them, new books that are out, meeting new and old friends, why it's can't miss for a true wrestling fan and a ton more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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This week we hope to bring back some positive memories as we remember some of the unheralded or individuals that maybe we forgot about. Some names this week include "Mr. Wrestling" Tim Woods, Chris Tolos, Evan Johnson, Pepper Gomez, Black Jack Daniels and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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This week we've got another popular "No DQ and A" where we discuss wrestlers booking their own hotels, babyface Dino Bravo, Larry Zbysko, Mick Karch and Nick Bockwinkel's relationship and more.
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This week we're joined by Troy Peterson from the Dan Gable/Lou Thesz Museum as we preview the upcoming events the weekend of July 20-23,all of the fun activities, why it's very fan friendly, the AWA connection, their criteria for Hall of Fame induction, IMPACT Pro Wrestling and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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This week is the final episode (as of now) reliving the most memorable moments on All-Star Wrestling. This was a listener and podcast crew created list. This week Ray Stevens quits the Heenan Family, a tragedy after a Dr. X match, Jake Milliman, The Blaster and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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This week is the second of three episodes reliving the most memorable moments on All-Star Wrestling. This was a listener and podcast crew created list. Some of the events we discuss are Wally Karbo being Ivan Putski's interpreter, Mr. Saito attacking Hulk Hogan, Doctor X and Verne Gagne, a couple of Larry Hennig stories and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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This week is the first of three episodes reliving the most memorable moments on All-Star Wrestling. This was a listener and podcast crew created list. Why did the early angles/stories get over so big, and could you do the same thing today? Some of the events we discuss are the Stan Kowalski and Joe Scarpello knee drop. The Crusher/Mad Dog Vachon fiasco, Larry Hennig and a sunburnt Hank Meadows, Stan Hansen ripping Wally Karbo's blazer and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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This week we discuss some of the most memorable brawlers and bleeders in AWA history. These are wrestlers who had wild, in-and-out of the ring matches; as all as those who were known to bleed quite a bit. Some names on the list include Gene Kiniski, Blackjack Lanza, Wahoo McDaniel and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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This week we have another very popular "No DQ and A." This week we talk about the Long Riders, did Mick and Joe ever try Dyna-Power, Rocky Mountain Thunder, Chris shoots on the reason behind the podcast and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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As a follow up to the last two weeks, we cover one of the most well known transformations from villain to fan favorite, Jerry Blackwell in the summer of 1984. We get into his feud with the High Flyers, the lead up into the match, why it worked, did Brody improvise and more.
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As a follow up to last week's show about villians, this week we ask you for your all time fan favorites in AWA history.
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 68- Listener Suggested Heels
This week is a show that is all about who you, the listener and viewer think are the best villians in the history of the AWA. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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This week we discuss what could be considered one of the most critical events in AWA History, Super Sunday '83, including the historical significance, how hot the AWA was at the time, the importance of closed circuit TV, and of course the infamous Hogan vs. Bockwinkel reversal, fallout, and more.
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This week it's part two with the versatile and talented Barry Darsow! This week they discuss his Blacktop Bully "Parking and Fishing" promo, who came up with the Blacktop Bully character, what his son Dakota is doing now, why isn't Demolition in the WWE Hall of Fame and more.
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This week it's part one of our conversations with a man of many gimmicks. Whether it was Demolition Smash, The Repo Man, Krusher Kruschev, The Blacktop Bully, or The Golfer, Barry Darsow has had a long and storied career. Even though he's from Minneapolis, why didn't he ever work in the AWA, and did he want to? He talks about the Robbindsale crew, what he says to people that say Demolition is a Road Warriors knock off, getting fired after Uncensored '94, his relationship with Vince McMahon and more.
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This week it's part two of our discussion about Wrestle Rock '86. We go over some of the matches (including what wasn't seen), controversy surrounding Wahoo McDaniel vs. Col. DeBeers, maybe the most awkward match ever, yes, the Wrestle Rock Rumble and more... Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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This week is the first of two episodes where we discuss Wrestle Rock '86. Why does Mick say the AWA was in a pretty good spot? Why was the show shot in a way that showed open seats? Why Waylon Jennings and more. Join us Friday night, April 28 at the Croatian Hall in South St. Paul for our very first AWA Unleashed "After Dark!" featuring our special guest "Jumping" Jim Brunzell. You'll get unfiltered stories from an AWA legend, experiences that you won't hear anywhere else, and never before told stories and behind the scenes encounters that we can't bring up on the podcast! It's an anything goes, nothing is off the table night of American Wrestling Association stories! https://www.awaunleashedpodcast.com/
This week it's another popular No DQ and A!, with production questions for Joe, who was Chris's least favorite AWA wrestler of all time (with a surprising answer), Eddie Sharkey vs. Danny Hodge, assistant booking, breaking kayfabe and more. Join us Friday night, April 28 at the Croatian Hall in South St. Paul for our very first AWA Unleashed "After Dark!" featuring our special guest "Jumping" Jim Brunzell. You'll get unfiltered stories from an AWA legend, experiences that you won't hear anywhere else, and never before told stories and behind the scenes encounters that we can't bring up on the podcast! It's an anything goes, nothing is off the table night of American Wrestling Association stories! https://www.awaunleashedpodcast.com/
This week we talk about the famous (and infamous) Managers and Valets that made the American Wrestling Association what it was. What are the big differences between then and the current product, and when we talk about managers, why do we always think of villains, and not the good guys? Some of the names include Precious, Sherri Martel, Paul E. Dangerously, Paul Ellering, Bobby Heenan and more. PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT!Join us for an evening of never before told stories, and those behind the scenes encounters that we can't bring up on the podcast. You'll also get some unfiltered stories from an AWA legend and one of the all time greats "Jumping" Jim Brunzell. He'll share some of the experiences that you won't hear anywhere else, answer your questions, no holds barred and more! It's an anything goes, nothing is off the table night of American Wrestling Association stories! https://www.awaunleashedpodcast.com/
As a follow up to last week's episode of 1970's midcard wrestlers, we talk about some of the unheralded mid card performers of the 1980's, which includes well known names that went on to become big time stars in other promotions, including, "Dizzy" Ed Boulder, Leon White, Rob Rechsteiner, Earthquake Ferris and more. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast. Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
This week the topic is some of the mid card performers of the 1970's. This includes what their role was, some of the guys who started in the AWA and went on to super stardom in other territories and more. Names included in this episode: Harley Race, Bob Remus, Khosrow Vaziri, Moose Cholok, Sailor Art Thomas, Ox Baker and more. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast. Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
This week it's the second part with the father and son combination of Al and Gary DeRusha. This week Gary talks about softening up apples for the Baron, the genesis of Hulkamania, flipping off Ray Stevens, and more. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
This week it's part one of two with the father and son combination of Al and Gary DeRusha. Al talks about getting involved in the AWA from the very beginning, his relationship with Verne Gagne and Wally Karbo, his relationship with Roger Kent, including running spot shows together, spending time with Muhammad Ali in his suite and more.
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This week it's the second part of our conversation with one of the toughest (and funniest) people to ever grace an AWA ring, and that's John Nord, aka Nord The Barbarian and The Berzerker. AWA Unleashed! We get into his infamous car commercial, working other territories, word association and more.
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This week we pay respects and honor the late “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. We talk about his getting into the business after getting out of the Army, settling into his role as an enhancement talent/jobber, his pinfall over Harley Race, ABC’s Wide World of Sports boxing match vs. Muhammad Ali, Histiocytosis Benefit, and more. Plus his nephew JB Trask shares memories of his uncle, including their "feud".
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This week it's part one of two with one of the toughest (and funniest) people to ever grace an AWA ring, and that's John Nord, aka Nord The Barbarian and The Berzerker. We talk about attending what is considered a mecca of pro wrestling talent, Robbinsdale, MN High School, how he got into the business, his trainers, the injury he suffered against Tom Zenk, and more.
Plus your chance to catch him during Wrestlemania week. He will be at WrestleCon Los Angeles March 31st through April 2nd. Also catch him March 31st at 9:30pm in Pasadena, CA at the Legendary Ice House Comedy Club telling road stories, jokes, Q&A and a meet n greet. Tickets go on sale February 6th at IceHouseComedy.com.
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This week it's another No DQ and A, where we answer your questions about the original movie The Wrestler, Joe Ciupik calling The Crusher, Wally Karbo's advice to Mick, who was The Russian Brute and more. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
This week it's another "No DQ and A' where we answer your questions, including Larry Hennig owning a bar, Adrian Adonis returning, Bruiser Brody or Stan Hansen, Bobby Heenan's hotel clerk story and more! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast. Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
This week you get to judge the dream cards Mick Karch, Joe Ciupik and Chris Tubbs out together. What did you like and dislike? Let them know! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
This week Mick Karch, Joe Ciupik and Chris Tubbs go through some of the listener suggested dream cards and pick the winners of the $50 gift cards from Sotastick. They'll go through what they liked, didn't like, and then tell you how you can turn the tables on them! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off!
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This week we dive into Christmas shows and what they meant to the American Wrestling Association. How did they draw, did the weather ever play a factor in crowd size, who was a real life Santa, and more. We look at two contrasting cards from 1981 and 1987. PLUS... Stay tuned at the very end of the episode for a big announcement about our next episode #50! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast. Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
This week it's another "No DQ and A" where the show is all about you and your questions! This week it's about doppelgangers, was Joe behind the Team Challenge Series, animosity between Rod Trongard and Lord James Blears, did Mick ever experience violence. wrestlers exposing the business and more. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast. Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
This week it's another "No DQ and A" where the show is all about you and your questions! This week we talk about underrated tag teams, who should have had a run with the AWA World Championship, did Joe Ciupik ever consider working for the WWF, the worst night of AWA tapings and so much more. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast. Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
This week we have a chance to talk with one of Verne Gagne's trainees, Bill Crouch, aka Butch Malone. What was his training camp like, some of the high profile individuals he trained with, a crazy, never before heard Wahoo McDaniel story and more! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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This week it's a listener feedback, with your Top 10 performers of all time! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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This week it's an entertaining and insightful conversation with one of the most well known jobbers in AWA history, Tom "Rocky" Stone. He talks about going against the grain as a kid, Larry Hennig and his hissy fit, Billy Robinson making him look good, he and Steve O defeating Bobby Duncan/Stan Hanson and more. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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This week we discuss one of the shows that made Mick Karch famous, "Saturday Night at Ringside." How did it start, which promotions cooperated and which didn't, how it grew into a localized show, memorable moments, why it ended, would it work today, and more. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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This week we recap the AWA Reunion #2, from last Sat. Oct. 29, 2022. We talk about the process of putting it together, how the guests reacted, the tribute to Rick Renslow, Mick getting his surprise, will there be another one, and more. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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This week it's the second part of two episodes about the best and-or most memorable promos and interview segments in AWA history, with many of your suggestions. Some include Ric Flair cutting a brief promo and Greg Gagne clapping back, Mr. Saito attacking Hulk Hogan, Ray Stevens hating the Hennig family dog, Dr. D's comments about San Francisco, Stella Windowski and more. Don't miss out on AWA Reunion #2, Sat. Oct. 29, 2022 from 12:00pm-4:00pm, at The Embassy Suites, 2800 American Blvd. West in Bloomington, MN! Some of the guests include "Nord the Barbarian", "Starfire" Derrick Dukes, Princess Little Cloud, "Sodbuster" Kenny Jay, Leonice Hennig (Widow of Curt Hennig), Gary DeRusha, Pat Tanaka and more. Plus a tribute to the "Wild Alaskan" Rick Renslow and his family, along with merchandise, trivia, autographs/photo opportunities and more!
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This week it's the first of two episodes about the best and/or most memorable promos and interview segments in AWA history, with many of your suggestions. Some include Ray Stevens having enough of Bobby Heenan and breaking the "Manager of the Year", Crusher and Bruiser punching each other. Bobby Heenan selling Ken Patera's services to Sheik Adnan, Stan Hansen moments. Larry Nelson getting "orgasmic" and Mad Dog building a pine box for Jerry Blackwell!
Don't miss out on AWA Reunion #2, Sat. Oct. 29, 2022 from 12:00pm-4:00pm, at The Embassy Suites, 2800 American Blvd. West in Bloomington, MN! Some of the guests include "Nord the Barbarian", "Starfire" Derrick Dukes, Princess Little Cloud, "Sodbuster" Kenny Jay, Leonice Hennig (Widow of Curt Hennig), Gary DeRusha, Pat Tanaka and more. Plus a tribute to the "Wild Alaskan" Rick Renslow and his family, along with merchandise, trivia, autographs/photo opportunities and more!
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This week it's another show that addresses the questions you want answered. We go a little more in depth with Bob Backlund's outburst at Verne Gagne’s memorial service, and Mick gives a first hand account of the Buck Zumhofe incident at a charity event, most violent AWA crowds, Don Muraco, Jesse Hennig and more. Don't miss out on AWA Reunion #2, Sat. Oct. 29, 2022 from 12:00pm-4:00pm, at The Embassy Suites, 2800 American Blvd. West in Bloomington, MN!
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This week, it's the second part of our conversation with Jerry Lynn. He talks about being the last challenger for Larry Zbyszko’s title before he left for WCW, his own WCW run, his first impressions of ECW, his retirement show, and more.
Don't miss out on AWA Reunion #2, Sat. Oct. 29, 2022 from 12:00pm-4:00pm, at The Embassy Suites, 2800 American Blvd. West in Bloomington, MN!
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This week, it's part one of two with the fabulous Jerry Lynn. He talks about the candid advice Brad Rheingans gave him at the beginning of training, being a mainstay on the roster of Eddie Sharkey’s PWA promotion, Beef Burton, does he feel the feud with Sean Waltman put him on the map, and much more. Don't miss out on AWA Reunion #2, Sat. Oct. 29, 2022 from 12:00pm-4:00pm, at The Embassy Suites, 2800 American Blvd. West in Bloomington, MN! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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In part two of our conversation with Derrick "Starfire" Dukes, we get into the topic of his dear friend who left us way too soon, Larry Cameron. We also get his thoughts on the feud with Col. DeBeers, did he ever get an opportunity to stretch Mark Gastineau, and more. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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This week we have the first of a two part conversation with the popular and engaging Derrick "Starfire" Dukes. We start hot as I ask him about the “Battle of the Breakfast cereals”, but then we move on to his interest in wrestling, what was the hook, Roper's and more. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off!
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Thanks to the great folks with Below Zero Wrestling, I'm excited to announce another AWA Unleashed LIVE! this Sat. Sept. 10 at Outstate Brewing Company in Fergus Falls! Our show will start at 3:00pm, and the stars of BZW take the stage at 4:00pm! Get tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rumble-on-the-river-2-tickets-385191306567
Even though you might not know the name, you'll likely recognize the work of this week's guest, wrestling photographer Joyce Paustian. She talks about the best era of the AWA, how she became an official photographer for Cauliflower Alley Club and the Hall of Fame in Waterloo, a certain wrestler who, upon retirement, tried recruiting her into his new line of work and more. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off!
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Thanks to the great folks with Below Zero Wrestling, I'm excited to announce another AWA Unleashed LIVE! Sat. Sept. 10 at Outstate Brewing Company in Fergus Falls! Our show will start at 3:00pm, and the stars of BZW take the stage at 4:00pm! Get tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rumble-on-the-river-2-tickets-385191306567
This week it's another No DQ and A, where it's all about your questions! Topics include the worst high profile match ever, Otto Wanz buying the title, Ox Baker, per Clash III and so much more.
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Thanks to the great folks with Below Zero Wrestling, I'm excited to announce another AWA Unleashed LIVE! Sat. Sept. 10 at Outstate Brewing Company in Fergus Falls! Our show will start at 3:00pm, and the stars of BZW take the stage at 4:00pm! Get tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rumble-on-the-river-2-tickets-385191306567
This week Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs continue their conversation with Mike Moran, aka Mike Richards and Killer from the Texas Hangmen. He starts off with the time he was in the ring with Michael "P.S." Hayes story, going from enhancement talent to main spot with The Hangmen, Marty Jannetty as a house guest, his last interaction with Verne Gagne at Twin Wars 1990 and a whole lot more.
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Thanks to the great folks with Below Zero Wrestling, I'm excited to announce another AWA Unleashed LIVE! Sat. Sept. 10 at Outstate Brewing Company in Fergus Falls! Our show will start at 3:00pm, and the stars of BZW take the stage at 4:00pm! Get tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rumble-on-the-river-2-tickets-385191306567
This week it's the first of a really fun and entertaining two part series with Mike Moran, aka Mike Richards and Killer from the Texas Hangmen. He talks about getting into the business, training with Rocky Stone, what he learned as an enhancement talent and so much more. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast. Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com Thanks to the great folks with Below Zero Wrestling, we have another AWA Unleashed LIVE! Sat. Sept. 10 at Outstate Brewing Company in Fergus Falls! Our show will start at 3:00pm, and the stars of BZW take the stage at 4:00pm! Get tix here -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rumble-on-the-river-2-tickets-385191306567
This week we do something a little different, as Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs recap their trip to the The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in Waterloo. It was Chris's first trip down, so they recap their weekend, all of the events they attended and a ton more.
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Thanks to the great folks with Below Zero Wrestling, we're excited to announce another AWA Unleashed LIVE! Sat. Sept. 10 at Outstate Brewing Company in Fergus Falls! Our show will start at 3:00pm, and the stars of BZW take the stage at 4:00pm! Get tix here -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rumble-on-the-river-2-tickets-385191306567
This week our guest is one of the most memorable and popular talents to come into the AWA, the one and only Nacho Barrera. Who set him up with Verne Gagne, and how was enhancement talent accepted by top talent? He also talks about what a typical taping day was like, who he liked and didn't like working with, was he happy with his role, how does it feel to be thought of so fondly after all these years and a ton more.
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This episode follows the history and lineage of the AWA World Championship and clears up any misconceptions, including the very first champion (NOT Pat O'Conner) all the way to Larry Zbyszko and the end. What is the real story behind Otto Wanz shocking win over Nick Bockwinkel, the conflict with Jerry Lawler, who was the most underrated and more.
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This week the topic is about the persons responsible for keeping law and order during the matches, and that's the referees. What is their role, how has it changed, and what is the difference between a “regular” referee and “trouble shooting” referees? We discuss both and a ton of names including Bob Lurtsema, Scott LeDoux, Eddie Sharkey and a ton more. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off!
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You have questions, we have answers (sort of), with another No DQ and A, which is all about info. you guys want to know! Some of the questions include Kenny Jay and George Gadaski wrestling for the losers trophy, Andre the Giant appearing on an AWA card in Minnesota, were any of the wrestlers given any sort of health insurance, Destruction Crew, dream matches and a TON more.
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This week, we continue the dive into a conversation about the unforgettable non-wrestlers and events that took place outside of the ring. More talk about ringside fans, the Dr. X cigarette incident, "Flipping the Finger Frank", knife yielding fans, fans that wanted to be wrestlers, and more.
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This week, it's a fun episode as we get into some of the unforgettable non-wrestlers and events that took place outside of the ring. How has fan behavior changed, and is it better or worse? Some of the topics include Little Ricky, Jimmy Stifter, Grandpa Nick DeGidio, thumb sucking vendors, and fans with no teeth. Yup. I just typed all of that Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the place to go for your AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off!
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This week, we talk about some of the most recognizable names, faces and voices that brought the AWA into our homes. Who were some of the most legendary and memorable? Names include Marty O'Neill, Gene Okerlund, Larry Nelson, and some guy named Mick Karch (apparently he was a thing back in the day.) Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the place to go for your AWA Unleashed merchandise! Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/products/awa-unleashed-t-shirt and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off!
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This week, we're discussing feuds and what goes into a good one. Is it real life animosity, friendship? What is the difference in how feuds were built then vs. now, and why so many AWA feuds are legendary. Plus why blowoff matches (cage, lumberjack, etc.) were treated so much differently then vs. now and more. Some of the feuds include Dr. X vs. Billy Red Lyons, Dr. D David Schultz vs. Hulk Hogan, The Crusher vs. Mad Dog Vachon, Nick Bockwinkel vs. Verne Gagne. Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the place to go for your AWA Unleashed merchandise! Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/ and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off!
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This week, we have the honor of being joined by Princess Little Cloud herself, Dixie Jordan. We got into a lot of fun topics including what was it like being trained by the Fabulous Moolah? How were the women wrestlers treated by the promoters and male wrestlers? Would she get into the business today and more.
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This episode features one of the things that made the AWA so awesome and that's tag teams! What did Verne think about tag teams, and did wrestlers like being in teams or would they rather go solo? What teams would have been good together but never happened, and who really hated each other but you couldn't tell? Teams include Larry Hennig & Harley Race, Jimmy & Johnny Valiant, The High Flyers, Jerry Blackwell & Ken Patera, Mad Dog Vachon & Baron Von Raschke, Buddy Rose & Doug Somers, and more. Brought to you by our friends at SotaStick. It's the place to go for your Minnesota sports themed novelty shirts, hats, and whatever you want. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/ and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off!
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This week it's a sensitive topic, and that's how black wrestlers were booked in the AWA compared to other territories. Why are we talking about black wrestlers and not minorities as a whole, and did Verne make it a point to treat them fairly?
Did wrestlers talk about how they were treated, why did/didn’t Verne play into the stereotypes? Names include "Big Daddy" Gene Lipscomb, Sailor Art Thomas, Rufus R. Jones, Tony Atlas, "Hacksaw" Butch Reed, Larry Cameron and more.
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This week we have the chance to catch up with the widow of the legendary Bruiser/King Kong Brody, Barbara Goodish. What were the early years and travels and life like on the road? What made the friendship/partnership with Stan Hansen special and why it remains so to this day. Why couldn't he be "Bruiser" Brody in the AWA, and his no-nonsense approach to not being swerved by promoters. Plus Mick hand picking his interview, did he leave wrestling at the arena, what should his legacy be and more. Brought to you by our friends at SotaStick. Sotastick is the place to go for your Minnesota sports themed novelty shirts, hats, and whatever you want. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/ and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off!
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In the second of two parts, we get into the life and career of we talk about the life and career of one the most well known and beloved stars in the AWA and beyond, Curt Hennig. How he never forgot his roots; and attending Twin Cities indie shows regularly, his “Perfect” persona in the WWE and the video build-up and vignettes. Plus Mick and George talk about the Memorial Service, and his dad Larry delivering the eulogy.
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In the first of two parts, we get into the life and career of we talk about the life and career of one the most well known and beloved stars in the AWA and beyond, Curt Hennig. When did Mick and George start to hear that Larry’s son might be interested in the business? What were their first impressions?
We get into the Hennig/Gagne feud, his legendary one hour draw with Nick Bockwinkel. Curt’s talks with his dad Larry, Curt's conversations with Mick at the Showboat regarding his future and more.
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This week we finish our two part series and get more behind the scenes stories with former AWA Cameraman/Producer "Polish" Joe Cuipik. This week he talks with Mick Karch, George Schire and Chris Tubbs about the "Wrestlerock Rumble", the Team Challenge Series, being kayfabed by Verne Gagne, when King King/Bruiser Brody sided with him, Word Association and more.
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This week we get some real good behind the scenes stories with former AWA Cameraman/Producer "Polish" Joe Cuipik. In this first of a two part interview he talks with Mick Karch, George Schire and Chris Tubbs about getting into the business with no experience, having a problem being in the correct spot for a shot, memorable conversations with Jimmy Snuka, the worst night of production he ever experienced and more.
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You've got questions, and we've got answers (sort of.) So it's time for another no DQ and A, where your questions are the show. Mick and George each answer several listener submitted questions for the second edition of our mailbag. Did anybody see The Crusher driving down University Ave. in St. Paul? Who were bookers for the AWA over the years? Curt Hennig's injury vs. Wahoo, forgettable matches, Dennis Bockwinkel and more.
If you have any questions for our next No DQ and A, email mickkarch@gmail.com or gschire@comcast.net.
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Who are the most beloved heroes in the history of the AWA? Those that fans really got behind and cheered for to overcome adversity?
This week Mick Karch and George Schire make a list of those that fit the definition of a "babyface." What makes a good one, and why did some of the most hated villains become some of the most loved babyfaces? Some of the names include Wilbur Snyder, Masked Dr. X, Red Bastien, Tito Santana, Mad Dog Vachon and Rick Martel.
Even though he wasn't in the AWA for a long period of time, many fans still remember him and his partnership with Curt Hennig. What was he like, and who was he compared to? Plus did he realize the impact and influence he had on fans? We get into that and more in our tribute to the late Scott Hall.
Who are the best villains in AWA history? There is no shortage of rulebreakers over the territory's history.
This week Mick Karch and George Schire make a list of those that fit the definition of a "heel." What makes a good one? What were they like outside of the ring? And did fans ever try and test their toughness against them? It's a fun list that includes The Crusher, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, Jerry Blackwell, Baron Von Raschke, Sheik Adnan Al Kaissie and a ton more!
This week it's all about the wrestlers we didn't want, but we got, and others that deserved better. What wrestlers were overhyped and under delivered? How about those that should have gotten more of an opportunity? Mick Karch and George Schire make a list of wrestlers that fit both categories and others that could have been included. Some are stars from other territories that didn't get over for various reasons, and just didn't have "it." Names include Mil Mascaras, Pedro Morales, Jerry Lawler, Rufus R. Jones, Otto Wanz, and so many more.
Time for an hour plus of fun filled stories as Mick Karch and George Schire catch up with their friend and one half of the famous High Flyers, "Jumping" Jim Brunzell.
Did he ever wish he could have turned heel and feud with Greg Gagne? He talks old school vs. new school, breaking kayfabe, his 60-minute Broadways with Nick Bockwinkel, taking the Iron Shiek's boot, we ask him about his infamous ’first promo’ in front of Vince McMahon and so much more. It's a fun trip down memory lane.
This week it's all about one of the things that wrestling fans love, and that's rivalries. What makes a good one? Are there situations where it started out as a work and turned into a shoot? Which ones went too far?
Mick Karch and George Shire talk about some of their all time favorite feuds, what they remember, why they were so memorable and so much more..
Do the Crusher!
This week we talk about two of the most well known names in the AWA, The Crusher and Dick The Bruiser. From being hated heels to beloved babyfaces, they're two of the most recognizable names ever. How did the pairing come together, and what were they like outside the ring? Why was Crusher reluctant to sign his real name on memorabilia? What really happened with Crusher and Mad Dog Vachon on TV. What was Bruiser like as a promoter? Mick Karch and George Shire get into that and so much more.
It's time to put the enhancement talent, aka "jobbers" over! We pay respect to the unsung wrestlers and those that made the stars look like stars, while giving them the recognition they deserve. From Jake "The Milkman" Milliman to "Sodbuster" Kenny Jay, Nacho Barrera and so many more, we pay homage to many of those that made the AWA a special place. Some were serious, some were silly, but all were absolutely essential and we loved talking about them with outstanding stories from Mick Karch and George Shire.
This week it was a "No DQ and A!" We've had such a great reaction to the podcast and tons of questions asked, so we figured we would answer some of them, so that's what we did. Great insight from and never before told stories from Mick Karch and George Schire.
Topics include title belts, Harley Race being stabbed, Bruiser Brody, legit heat, Eddie Sharkey, wrestlers hitting on fans and more.
This week we get into one of the most entertaining professional wrestling personalities of all time, and that's the one and only Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. How did wrestlers feel about working with him? Was there ever concern from wrestlers that he would get more shine/over shadow them?
Who came up with the “weasel” and how did he feel about it? Plus what made him different from other wrestlers that Vince McMahon was hiring, plus Bobby as a referee–but NOT where you might think! And how did he say goodbye to fans? That and so much more.
Episode 3 of AWA Unleashed is all about one of the greatest in AWA history Nick Bockwinkel. From his debut in the territory, to his pairing with Bobby Heenan, and so much more, it's a fun look into a true wrestling legend.
Plus some crazy never before heard stories about the personal relationships he had with both Mick Karch and George Shire.
In this weeks episode of AWA Unleashed, we touch on some of the topics that listeners have requested. When we say we want listener and fan interaction, we mean it.
It's a random fire, quick moving episode that gives a little tease of what's coming up. Some of the ideas include:
Larry Hennig, Curt Hennig, Greg Gagne, Eddie Sharkey, "Sodbuster” Kenny Jay, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, WrestleRock, Team Challenge Series, enhancement talent aka "jobbers", and more.
We have so much more we're going to discuss, but this is just a small sample of what's coming up.
In the debut episode of AWA Unleashed, we start at the beginning, and the one name that is most connected with it, and that's Verne Gagne. Mick Karch, George Schire and Chris Tubbs go back and revisit how it became its own entity in 1960, and how did Wally Karbo get involved? Why do some people forget about him?
We get into their relationship with one another, other promoters and the wrestlers. Plus what could have been done differently for the AWA to succeed, and a common misconception?
And, who allegedly is responsible for the AWA going out of business? It's that and so much more!
Along with Producer and WCCO Radio Personality Chris Tubbs, wrestling historian George Schire and "The voice of Minnesota Wrestling" Mick Karch relive the glory days of one of wrestling's grandest promotions, the old American Wrestling Association .
"AWA Uleashed" is a trip back in time to when it was WRESTLING!! Relive the glorious era of Verne Gagne, The Crusher, The Bruiser, Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, The High Flyers, Pat Patterson, Mad Dog and Butcher Vachon, Billy Robinson, Superstar Graham, Wahoo McDaniel, Don Muraco, Kenny Jay, 'Pretty Boy' Larry Hennig, 'Handsome' Harley Race, and so many more!!
George lends his expertise to the history of the promotion and its incredible roster over the years with incredible insight, knowledge and FACTS. Mick shares his many memories with behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes from an 'insider's' perspective. Along with the discussions we will also have invited guests, trivia contests, and more surprises! If you grew up with the AWA, you know how massive its impact was on the world of pro wrestling. If you're more of the 'new school,' prepare yourself for some history lessons, fun and humor!!!