AWA Unleashed

By Chris TubbsSports Wrestling

AWA Unleashed episodes

July 26, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 29- Nacho Barrera
This week our guest is one of the most memorable and popular talents to come into the AWA, the one and only Nacho Barrera.

Who set him up with Verne Gagne, and how was enhancement talent accepted by top talent? He also talks about what a typical taping day was like, who he liked and didn't like working with, was he happy with his role, how does it feel to be thought of so fondly after all these years and a ton more.

BTW, send a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ name, hometown and favorite AWA wrestler and we’ll get it on the podcast.

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53 min
July 19, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 28- AWA World Champions
This episode follows the history and lineage of the AWA World Championship and clears up any misconceptions, including the very first champion (NOT Pat O'Conner) all the way to Larry Zbyszko and the end. What is the real story behind Otto Wanz shocking win over Nick Bockwinkel, the conflict with Jerry Lawler, who was the most underrated and more.

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59 min
July 12, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 27- Referees
This week the topic is about the persons responsible for keeping law and order during the matches, and that's the referees. What is their role, how has it changed, and what is the difference between a “regular” referee and “trouble shooting” referees? We discuss both and a ton of names including Bob Lurtsema, Scott LeDoux, Eddie Sharkey and a ton more.

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59 min
July 05, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 26- No DQ and A #3
You have questions, we have answers (sort of), with another No DQ and A, which is all about info. you guys want to know! Some of the questions include Kenny Jay and George Gadaski wrestling for the losers trophy, Andre the Giant appearing on an AWA card in Minnesota, were any of the wrestlers given any sort of health insurance, Destruction Crew, dream matches and a TON more.

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Lift Bridge Brewery has the official beer of AWA Unleashed! The best brewery with the best beer for the best fans! Check out their inventory for the booze and swag! http://liftbridgebrewery.com/

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

Follow us on Twitter @AWAUnleashed ! Help us grow, by rating, review, comment, subscribe!
59 min
June 28, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 25- Memorable Characters 2 of 2
This week, we continue the dive into a conversation about the unforgettable non-wrestlers and events that took place outside of the ring. More talk about ringside fans, the Dr. X cigarette incident, "Flipping the Finger Frank", knife yielding fans, fans that wanted to be wrestlers, and more.

Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the place to go for your 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!

Lift Bridge Brewery has the official beer of AWA Unleashed! The best brewery with the best beer for the best fans! Check out their inventory for the booze and swag! http://liftbridgebrewery.com/

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

Follow us on Twitter @AWAUnleashed ! Help us grow, by rating, review, comment, subscribe!
41 min
June 21, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 24- Memorable Characters 1 of 2
This week, it's a fun episode as we get into some of the unforgettable non-wrestlers and events that took place outside of the ring. How has fan behavior changed, and is it better or worse? Some of the topics include Little Ricky, Jimmy Stifter, Grandpa Nick DeGidio, thumb sucking vendors, and fans with no teeth. Yup. I just typed all of that

Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the place to go for your 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!

Lift Bridge Brewery has the official beer of AWA Unleashed! The best brewery with the best beer for the best fans! Check out their inventory for the booze and swag! http://liftbridgebrewery.com/

Follow us on Twitter @AWAUnleashed ! Help us grow, by rating, review, comment, subscribe!
39 min
June 07, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 23- AWA Announcers
This week, we talk about some of the most recognizable names, faces and voices that brought the AWA into our homes. Who were some of the most legendary and memorable? Names include Marty O'Neill, Gene Okerlund, Larry Nelson, and some guy named Mick Karch (apparently he was a thing back in the day.)

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Lift Bridge Brewery has the official beer of AWA Unleashed! The best brewery with the best beer for the best fans! Check out their inventory for the booze and swag! http://liftbridgebrewery.com/

Catch us at our first live show this Sat. June 11 at Lift Bridge Brewery before the Midwest All-Star Wrestling card! Doors at noon, live podcast at 2:00pm, wrestling at 3:30pm! Get tix -> bit.ly/3OdPVg6
1 hr
May 31, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 22- Best Feuds
This week, we're discussing feuds and what goes into a good one. Is it real life animosity, friendship? What is the difference in how feuds were built then vs. now, and why so many AWA feuds are legendary. Plus why blowoff matches (cage, lumberjack, etc.) were treated so much differently then vs. now and more.

Some of the feuds include Dr. X vs. Billy Red Lyons, Dr. D David Schultz vs. Hulk Hogan, The Crusher vs. Mad Dog Vachon, Nick Bockwinkel vs. Verne Gagne.

Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the place to go for your AWA Unleashed merchandise! Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/ and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off!

Lift Bridge Brewery has the official beer of AWA Unleashed! The best brewery with the best beer for the best fans! Check out their inventory for the booze and swag! http://liftbridgebrewery.com/
Catch us at our first live show Sat. June 11 at Lift Bridge Brewery before the Midwest All-Star Wrestling card! Doors at noon, live podcast at 2:00pm, wrestling at 3:30pm! Get tix -> bit.ly/3OdPVg6
58 min
May 24, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 21- Dixie Jordan
This week, we have the honor of being joined by Princess Little Cloud herself, Dixie Jordan. We got into a lot of fun topics including what was it like being trained by the Fabulous Moolah? How were the women wrestlers treated by the promoters and male wrestlers? Would she get into the business today and more.
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Lift Bridge Brewery has the official beer of AWA Unleashed! The best brewery with the best beer for the best fans! Check out their inventory for the booze and swag! http://liftbridgebrewery.com/
Catch us at our first live show Sat. June 11 at Lift Bridge Brewery before the Midwest All-Star Wrestling card! Doors at noon, live podcast at 2:00pm, wrestling at 3:30pm! Get tix -> bit.ly/3OdPVg6
1 hr
May 17, 2022 AWA Unleashed!- Episode 20- Best Tag Teams in AWA history
This episode features one of the things that made the AWA so awesome and that's tag teams! What did Verne think about tag teams, and did wrestlers like being in teams or would they rather go solo? What teams would have been good together but never happened, and who really hated each other but you couldn't tell?

Teams include Larry Hennig & Harley Race, Jimmy & Johnny Valiant, The High Flyers, Jerry Blackwell & Ken Patera, Mad Dog Vachon & Baron Von Raschke, Buddy Rose & Doug Somers, and more.

Brought to you by our friends at SotaStick. It's the place to go for your Minnesota sports themed novelty shirts, hats, and whatever you want. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/ and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off!

Lift Bridge Brewery has the official beer of AWA Unleashed! The best brewery with the best beer for the best fans! Check out their inventory for the booze and swag!
http://liftbridgebrewery.com/

Catch us at our first live show Sat. June 11 at Lift Bridge Brewery before the Midwest All-Star Wrestling card! Doors at noon, live podcast at 2:00pm, wrestling at 3:30pm! Get tix -> bit.ly/3OdPVg6
59 min

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