AWA Unleashed

By Chris TubbsSports Wrestling

AWA Unleashed episodes

October 22, 2024 Ep. 139- What was the role of a referee?
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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1 hr 7 min
October 15, 2024 Ep. 138- What about 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!
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.
1 hr 10 min
October 08, 2024 Ep. 137- What fan favorites didn't you like?
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?

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.
1 hr 12 min
October 02, 2024 Ep. 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!

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.
1 hr 4 min
September 24, 2024 Ep. 135- What were the plans for Hulk Hogan vs. Nick Bockwinkel?
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.
1 hr 9 min
September 17, 2024 Ep. 134- Did Greg Gagne ever feel a target on his back?
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.
1 hr 14 min
September 10, 2024 Ep. 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.
1 hr 13 min
September 03, 2024 Ep. 132- A look at Slick Mix Pix!
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.
1 hr 1 min
August 27, 2024 Ep. 131- What is Mick's favorite part of CAC?
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.
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.
1 hr 22 min
August 20, 2024 Ep. 130- A look at Slick Mix Pix!
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.
1 hr 4 min

About AWA Unleashed

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”The Voice of Minnesota Wrestling” and former AWA Ring Announcer/Broadcaster Mick Karch, former AWA Director/Producer ”Polish” Joe Ciupik and Chris Tubbs recap the glory days of the historic and…