AWA Unleashed

By 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.... more

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How many episodes does AWA Unleashed have?

The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.

AWA Unleashed episodes:

November 08, 2024 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 142- Tribute to Al DeRusha
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.

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1h 10min
November 05, 2024 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 141- Eric Bischoff- Part 2
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.

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1h 55min
October 29, 2024 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 140- No DQ and A
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!

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1h 9min
October 22, 2024 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 139- Referees Revisited
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!

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1h 7min
October 15, 2024 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 138- The "Other" Enhancement Talent
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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1h 10min
October 08, 2024 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 137- Disliked Babyfaces
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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1h 12min
October 02, 2024 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 136- No DQ and A
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!

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1h 4min
September 24, 2024 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 134- Greg Gagne- Part 2
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!

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1h 9min
September 17, 2024 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 134- Greg Gagne- Part 1
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!

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1h 14min
September 10, 2024 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 133- Spotlight- 1975
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.
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1h 13min

FAQs about AWA Unleashed:

How many episodes does AWA Unleashed have?

The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.

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