AWA Unleashed

By Chris Tubbs

”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 influ... more

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How many episodes does AWA Unleashed have?

The podcast currently has 158 episodes available.

AWA Unleashed episodes:

May 13, 2025 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 165- No DQ and A
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
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1h 18min
May 06, 2025 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 164- AWA Bad Asses
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.
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1h 24min
April 29, 2025 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 163- Jay Soltis
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.
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1h 25min
April 22, 2025 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 162- Year in Review 1965
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.
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1h 10min
April 15, 2025 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 160- Justin Race- Part Two
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.
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1h 12min
April 08, 2025 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 160- Justin Race- Part One
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.
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1h 1min
April 01, 2025 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 159- Slick Mick's Pix
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
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1h 1min
March 25, 2025 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 158- Best Babyface to Heel Turns
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.
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1h 9min
March 18, 2025 AWA Unleashed!- Ep. 157- Chief Frank Hill (aka Jules Strongbow)
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
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1h 43min
March 11, 2025 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 156: Best Heel to Babyface Turns
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.

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1h 5min

FAQs about AWA Unleashed:

How many episodes does AWA Unleashed have?

The podcast currently has 158 episodes available.

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