AWA Unleashed

AWA Unleashed! Episode 57- Al and Gary DeRusha- Part 1

This week it's part one of two with the father and son combination of Al and Gary DeRusha. Al talks about getting involved in the AWA from the very beginning, his relationship with Verne Gagne and Wally Karbo, his relationship with Roger Kent, including running spot shows together, spending time with Muhammad Ali in his suite and more.
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 56- John Nord- Part 2

This week it's the second part of our conversation with one of the toughest (and funniest) people to ever grace an AWA ring, and that's John Nord, aka Nord The Barbarian and The Berzerker. AWA Unleashed! We get into his infamous car commercial, working other territories, word association and more.
Are you planning to head to Los Angeles for some wrestling? Check out John at WrestleCon Los Angeles March 31st through April 2nd. Also catch him March 31st at 9:30pm in Pasadena, CA at the Legendary Ice House Comedy Club telling road stories, jokes, Q&A and a meet n greet. Tickets go on sale February 6th at IceHouseComedy.com.
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 55- A tribute to “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay

This week we pay respects and honor the late “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. We talk about his getting into the business after getting out of the Army, settling into his role as an enhancement talent/jobber, his pinfall over Harley Race, ABC’s Wide World of Sports boxing match vs. Muhammad Ali, Histiocytosis Benefit, and more. Plus his nephew JB Trask shares memories of his uncle, including their "feud".
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 54- John Nord- Part 1

This week it's part one of two with one of the toughest (and funniest) people to ever grace an AWA ring, and that's John Nord, aka Nord The Barbarian and The Berzerker. We talk about attending what is considered a mecca of pro wrestling talent, Robbinsdale, MN High School, how he got into the business, his trainers, the injury he suffered against Tom Zenk, and more. 
Plus your chance to catch him during Wrestlemania week. He will be at WrestleCon Los Angeles March 31st through April 2nd. Also catch him March 31st at 9:30pm in Pasadena, CA at the Legendary Ice House Comedy Club telling road stories, jokes, Q&A and a meet n greet. Tickets go on sale February 6th at IceHouseComedy.com.
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 53- No DQ and A

This week it's another No DQ and A, where we answer your questions about the original movie The Wrestler, Joe Ciupik calling The Crusher, Wally Karbo's advice to Mick, who was The Russian Brute and more.
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 52- No DQ and A

This week it's another "No DQ and A' where we answer your questions, including Larry Hennig owning a bar, Adrian Adonis returning, Bruiser Brody or Stan Hansen, Bobby Heenan's hotel clerk story and more!
 
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 51- Time to judge us!

This week you get to judge the dream cards Mick Karch, Joe Ciupik and Chris Tubbs out together. What did you like and dislike? Let them know!
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 50- Listener Submitted Dream Card Contest!

This week Mick Karch, Joe Ciupik and Chris Tubbs go through some of the listener suggested dream cards and pick the winners of the $50 gift cards from Sotastick. They'll go through what they liked, didn't like, and then tell you how you can turn the tables on them! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! 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!
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 49- Christmas Shows

This week we dive into Christmas shows and what they meant to the American Wrestling Association. How did they draw, did the weather ever play a factor in crowd size, who was a real life Santa, and more. We look at two contrasting cards from 1981 and 1987.
 
 
PLUS... Stay tuned at the very end of the episode for a big announcement about our next episode #50!
 
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 48- No DQ and A- Part 2

This week it's another "No DQ and A" where the show is all about you and your questions! This week it's about doppelgangers, was Joe behind the Team Challenge Series, animosity between Rod Trongard and Lord James Blears, did Mick ever experience violence. wrestlers exposing the business and more.
 
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