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

4 days ago

This week Mick recaps his trip to Cauliflower Alley Club in Las Vegas. He discusses what CAC is all about, the difference between that and Waterloo, the events, and he gives us a behind the scenes look and more!
 
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

Tuesday Aug 19, 2025

This week we get your opinion on the best wrestlers to never be awarded the AWA World Championship. It's a top 10 of what you all deemed the best to either come up short, or in some cases never get the opportunity.
 
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

Tuesday Aug 12, 2025

This week we're joined by one of the most successful trainers in the history of the professional wrestling business, the one and only Ron Hutchison! He discusses when the "wrestling bug" bit him, his history revolves around ‘Sully’s Gym’, his most famous students, a sneak behind the "Five Second Pose", his thoughts on the business today and more!
 
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

Tuesday Aug 05, 2025

This week we go back into the Inbox with another " No DQ and A." Mick talks about the first person interviewed on SNR, Vachon Bros., friends and enemies, Bockwinkel/Martel, the "real" Mean Gene , the Hennigs and more!
 
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025

In this two hour program, we pay tribute to who many consider to be the biggest name in the history of the professional wrestling business, Hulk Hogan. We discuss being able to separate the man Terry Bollea from the character Hulk Hogan, why we feel his legacy is complicated, being a catalyst for the biggest changes in the business, not turning on Vince when he could have, why his heel turn can't be touched, why perception is generational and a ton more!
 
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

Tuesday Jul 22, 2025

This week Mick and Joe discuss their visit to the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and their weekend in Waterloo, Iowa. We get Joe's first impressions, why this meant more to Mick than other years, Mick's silent auction horror, ANOTHER trivia screwjob and more!
 
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
 

Tuesday Jul 15, 2025

This week we welcome "The Authority" back to the show, the one and only George Schire! He explains the misconception around the NWA and why it wasn't a promotion, why wrestling is so important to him, setting the record straight once and for all about the AWA’s inception, why ‘fans’ won’t believe the O’Connor/Gagne situation, and a ton more!
 
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025

This week we look back at the year 1964. We discuss the champions, title changes, attendance, feeder systems and more!
 
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

Tuesday Jul 01, 2025

This week it's another "Slick Mick's Pix" where we look at some never before seen and rare photos including Verne Gagne's Minnetonka home, the Vachon's, Hennigs, a few with Mick and more!
 
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

Tuesday Jun 24, 2025

This week it's another popular "No DQ and A" where we discuss potential guests and why some haven't been on yet, the Alaskans, candid Road Warriors shots, Sheik bumps", crazy fans and more!
 
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

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