AWA Unleashed

AWA Unleashed!- Episode 143- Year In Review 1973

This week we go back and look at the year 1973. Why it was an important year, the hottest cities, adding Japan to its three state promotion, champions, feuds, and more!
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 142- Tribute to Al DeRusha

This week is a very personal show to Joe and Mick as we pay tribute to the life of the recently passed but dearly talented jack of all trades, the one and only Al DeRusha! Joe tells stories of their meaningful friendship and the many ways that Al was more than a mentor, Mick has stories of wrestling time limits and how that would crack up ringsiders, and a ton more. It's a must listen.
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 141- Eric Bischoff- Part 2

This week we welcome back the one and only Eric Bischoff! We ask him about the mood towards the end and could he see the writing on the wall, did he know he was on the threshold of becoming one of the most influential power players in wrestling, was there anything the Gagne's could have done to ‘right the ship’ and become competitive once again, we play word association and more.
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 140- No DQ and A

This week we answer more of your questions with another "No DQ and A." We discuss Verne Gagne’s training camp, borrowing WWE rings, Mike Graham, the Robbinsdale Russians and more!
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 139- Referees Revisited

This week we revisit one of our earliest topics, and that's discussing referees. We ask what is the role of a referee, and why are they important, the difference between a "regular" referee and a "troubleshooter, and how do you decide who gets on the lists. Names include the Iron Duke, Iron Shiek, Joe Blanchard, Eddie Sharkey, Marty Miller and many more!
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 138- The "Other" Enhancement Talent

This week we get into the discussion about "other" enhancement talent, which includes Herman Schaefer, Tony Leone, Rooster Griffin, Jimmy Valiant and more!
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 137- Disliked Babyfaces

This week it's a listener/viewer driven show where we ask you what fan favorites did you not like, even if you were supposed to?
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 136- No DQ and A

This week we do another "No DQ and A" where we "kind of" answer your questions! We discuss a brick and mortar Minnesota Wrestling Hall of Fame, Verne Gagne wrestling with an ear injury, respect for Bulldog Bob Brown, a broadway between Andre The Giant vs. Nick Bockwinkel and a ton more!
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 134- Greg Gagne- Part 2

This week it's part two with Greg Gagne! He addresses wrestlers getting dressed down from Verne about going into business for themselves, plans they had for Hulk Hogan/Nick Bockwinkel, other stars not getting over in the AWA, would he ever write a book and more! 
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 134- Greg Gagne- Part 1

This week we are joined by the one and only Greg Gagne! He discusses the reputation that Verne's camp carries, did he ever feel like he had a target on his back, which exodus of talent hurt the most and why, who came into the territory and wanted to work with him, and a ton more!
 
 
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