AWA Unleashed

AWA Unleashed!- Episode 43- Saturday Night at Ringside

This week we discuss one of the shows that made Mick Karch famous, "Saturday Night at Ringside." How did it start, which promotions cooperated and which didn't, how it grew into a localized show, memorable moments, why it ended, would it work today, and more.
 
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 42- AWA Reunion #2 Recap

This week we recap the AWA Reunion #2, from last Sat. Oct. 29, 2022. We talk about the process of putting it together, how the guests reacted, the tribute to Rick Renslow, Mick getting his surprise, will there be another one, and more.
 
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 41- The Best/Worst Interviews and Segments- Part 2

This week it's the second part of two episodes about the best and-or most memorable promos and interview segments in AWA history, with many of your suggestions. Some include Ric Flair cutting a brief promo and Greg Gagne clapping back, Mr. Saito attacking Hulk Hogan, Ray Stevens hating the Hennig family dog, Dr. D's comments about San Francisco, Stella Windowski and more.
 
 
Don't miss out on AWA Reunion #2, Sat. Oct. 29, 2022 from 12:00pm-4:00pm, at The Embassy Suites, 2800 American Blvd. West in Bloomington, MN! Some of the guests include "Nord the Barbarian", "Starfire" Derrick Dukes, Princess Little Cloud, "Sodbuster" Kenny Jay, Leonice Hennig (Widow of Curt Hennig), Gary DeRusha, Pat Tanaka and more. Plus a tribute to the "Wild Alaskan" Rick Renslow and his family, along with merchandise, trivia, autographs/photo opportunities and more!
 
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 40- The Best/Worst Interviews and Segments- Part 1

This week it's the first of two episodes about the best and/or most memorable promos and interview segments in AWA history, with many of your suggestions. Some include Ray Stevens having enough of Bobby Heenan and breaking the "Manager of the Year", Crusher and Bruiser punching each other. Bobby Heenan selling Ken Patera's services to Sheik Adnan, Stan Hansen moments. Larry Nelson getting "orgasmic" and Mad Dog building a pine box for Jerry Blackwell!
 
 
Don't miss out on AWA Reunion #2, Sat. Oct. 29, 2022 from 12:00pm-4:00pm, at The Embassy Suites, 2800 American Blvd. West in Bloomington, MN! Some of the guests include "Nord the Barbarian", "Starfire" Derrick Dukes, Princess Little Cloud, "Sodbuster" Kenny Jay, Leonice Hennig (Widow of Curt Hennig), Gary DeRusha, Pat Tanaka and more. Plus a tribute to the "Wild Alaskan" Rick Renslow and his family, along with merchandise, trivia, autographs/photo opportunities and more!
 
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 39- No DQ and A

This week it's another show that addresses the questions you want answered. We go a little more in depth with Bob Backlund's outburst at Verne Gagne’s memorial service, and Mick gives a first hand account of the Buck Zumhofe incident at a charity event, most violent AWA crowds, Don Muraco, Jesse Hennig and more.
 
Don't miss out on AWA Reunion #2, Sat. Oct. 29, 2022 from 12:00pm-4:00pm, at The Embassy Suites, 2800 American Blvd. West in Bloomington, MN!
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 38- Jerry Lynn- Part 2

This week, it's the second part of our conversation with Jerry Lynn. He talks about being the last challenger for Larry Zbyszko’s title before he left for WCW, his own WCW run, his first impressions of ECW, his retirement show, and more.
Don't miss out on AWA Reunion #2, Sat. Oct. 29, 2022 from 12:00pm-4:00pm, at The Embassy Suites, 2800 American Blvd. West in Bloomington, MN!
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 37- Jerry Lynn- Part 1

This week, it's part one of two with the fabulous Jerry Lynn. He talks about the candid advice Brad Rheingans gave him at the beginning of training, being a mainstay on the roster of Eddie Sharkey’s PWA promotion, Beef Burton, does he feel the feud with Sean Waltman put him on the map, and much more.
 
Don't miss out on AWA Reunion #2, Sat. Oct. 29, 2022 from 12:00pm-4:00pm, at The Embassy Suites, 2800 American Blvd. West in Bloomington, MN!
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 36- Derrick ”Starfire” Dukes- Part 2

In part two of our conversation with Derrick "Starfire" Dukes, we get into the topic of his dear friend who left us way too soon, Larry Cameron. We also get his thoughts on the feud with Col. DeBeers, did he ever get an opportunity to stretch Mark Gastineau, and more.
 
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 35- Derrick ”Starfire” Dukes- Part 1

This week we have the first of a two part conversation with the popular and engaging Derrick "Starfire" Dukes. We start hot as I ask him about the “Battle of the Breakfast cereals”, but then we move on to his interest in wrestling, what was the hook, Roper's and more. 
 
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Thanks to the great folks with Below Zero Wrestling, I'm excited to announce another AWA Unleashed LIVE! this Sat. Sept. 10 at Outstate Brewing Company in Fergus Falls! Our show will start at 3:00pm, and the stars of BZW take the stage at 4:00pm! Get tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rumble-on-the-river-2-tickets-385191306567

AWA Unleashed!- Episode 34- Joyce Paustian

Even though you might not know the name, you'll likely recognize the work of this week's guest, wrestling photographer Joyce Paustian. She talks about the best era of the AWA, how she became an official photographer for Cauliflower Alley Club and the Hall of Fame in Waterloo, a certain wrestler who, upon retirement, tried recruiting her into his new line of work and more.
 
 
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Thanks to the great folks with Below Zero Wrestling, I'm excited to announce another AWA Unleashed LIVE! Sat. Sept. 10 at Outstate Brewing Company in Fergus Falls! Our show will start at 3:00pm, and the stars of BZW take the stage at 4:00pm! Get tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rumble-on-the-river-2-tickets-385191306567