AWA Unleashed

By Chris TubbsSports Wrestling

AWA Unleashed episodes

October 04, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 39- No DQ and A
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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1 hr
September 27, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 38- Jerry Lynn- Part 2
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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1 hr 11 min
September 20, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 37- Jerry Lynn- Part 1
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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51 min
September 13, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 36- Derrick ”Starfire” Dukes- Part 2
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.

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58 min
September 06, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 35- Derrick ”Starfire” Dukes- Part 1
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.

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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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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
39 min
August 30, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 34- Joyce Paustian
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!

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, 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
1 hr
August 23, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 33- No DQ and A
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.

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, 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
59 min
August 16, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 32- Mike Moran (Texas Hangmen Killer)- Part 2
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.

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, 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
58 min
August 09, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 31- Mike Moran (Texas Hangmen Killer)- Part 1
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
50 min
August 02, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 30 - Chris Tubbs Waterloo Experience
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.

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'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
59 min

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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…