AWA Unleashed

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!

 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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!

 

 

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This week it's a listener feedback, with your Top 10 performers of all time! 

 

 

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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.

 

 

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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.

 

 

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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.

 

 

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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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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 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!

 

 

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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