AWA Unleashed
”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 influential American Wrestling Association.
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Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
This week we get a peak at some of Slick Mick's Pix! We see the most scarred forehead in wrestling?, a new spin on Nick vs. Verne, what is the "PPP," young Punk and more!
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Tuesday Jun 23, 2026
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026
This week we ask for YOUR dream tag team combination of an AWA star and wrestler from the current day!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
Tuesday Jun 16, 2026
Tuesday Jun 16, 2026
This week it's another of our popular "No DQ and A." Why did Stan Kowalski hate the name Big K so much, how much was it just a "good old boys club", Chad Gable's fit in the AWA, seeing shenanigans first hand and more! If you have a question for the pod, email slicksnr@gmail.com.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
Monday Jun 15, 2026
Monday Jun 15, 2026
Today Chris Tubbs is joined by the incomparable Bayley! We discuss the evolution of women's wrestling, being a leader in the locker room, what version of Bayley is her favorite, her goal for SummerSlam and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
Monday Jun 15, 2026
Monday Jun 15, 2026
It's a bonus "new school" edition of AWA Unleashed as Chris Tubbs talks with the current WWE United States Trick Williams! We discuss reaching out to WWE (but not for wrestling), his time in NXT, the Gingerbread Man and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
Tuesday Jun 02, 2026
Tuesday Jun 02, 2026
This week we talk with the Event Coordinator for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Hall of Fame, Chad Olson about the last minute additions to this years activities, how the event has evolved, why each inductee is deserving and more.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Tuesday May 26, 2026
This week we're joined by "Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin as we discuss his journey to the AWA, why the weather didn't bother him, how he views the win over the Road Warriors, Precious and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Tuesday May 19, 2026
This week we look back at the year 1981, including the nonsensical World Championship title change, where television syndication was booming, other "forgotten" titles, and more.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Tuesday May 12, 2026
This week we have an extra special episode where we're joined by Gloria Lovell from the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. We discuss her history in the business, how she eventually ended up getting involved in the Hall of Fame, this year's festivities and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
Tuesday May 05, 2026
Tuesday May 05, 2026
This week we look back at the year 1962. We discuss the importance in AWA history, all of the championships, what the territory looked like geographically, the top storyline, and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus