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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4 days ago
4 days ago
This week we take a look at Eddie Sharkey's trainees and the influence that he's had on the professional wrestling business. We get an early and brief (but unsuccessful) run in from one, but we also discuss Jerry Lynn, Austin Aries, Nikita Koloff, the Destruction Crew, Sean Waltman and a ton more, including a team that has their own POP!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
This week it's our final "No DQ and A" of 2025! We discuss Andre The Giant working with the AWA’s elite, Pat Patterson, Jerry Jarrett buying the AWA, using reality in a storyline, wrestlers hanging on too long 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 Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
This week we look back at the year 1968, including champions, feuds, some of the forgotten names, 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 Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
This week we take a peek at some of your favorite pictures and memorabilia, along with a little more from Mick and Joe!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
This week we discuss and rank YOUR favorite heel singles wrestlers of all time, including Larry Hennig, Jesse Ventura, Ken Patera, Mad Dog Vachon, Bobby Heenan and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
On this week's episode, we're joined by the hottest person in the wrestling podcasting space, former Tough Enough winner, Maven Huffman (and his Producer Zach Werre)!
While not AWA in nature, this was an important show for Chris as he explains the personal connection with Zach, how their podcast came to be about, Maven discusses the Tough Enough process, when was he smartened up, the struggles he went through to be accepted, the importance of giving back to the fans 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 Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
This week we discuss YOUR favorite heel tag teams, including Ray Stevens and Pat Patterson, the Vachons, the Kalmikoffs, Destruction Crew, Larry Hennig and Harley Race, and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
This week we look at the enhancement talent of the 1980's, including former podcast guests Tom "Rocky" Stone, Earthquake Ferris, Frankie DeFalco, the late Nacho Berrera and more.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
This week we look at wrestlers who moved onto another territory, and when they did, they changed their look and personality as well. Names include Ric Flair, Bob Remus, Baron Von Raschke, Adrian Adonis and much more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
This week it's another attempt to answer your questions with another "No DQ and A." We discuss Dusty's AWA run, Mrs. Dog, Bob Backlund, Evan Johnson, Missy Hyatt and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.