AWA Unleashed

”The Voice of Minnesota Wrestling” Mick Karch, wrestling historian George Schire and Chris Tubbs recap the glory days of the historic and influential American Wrestling Association.

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Episodes

Tuesday Sep 20, 2022

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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Tuesday Sep 13, 2022

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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Tuesday Sep 06, 2022

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. 
 
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! 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!
 
Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
 
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

Tuesday Aug 30, 2022

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.
 
 
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! 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!
 
Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
 
Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
 
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

Tuesday Aug 23, 2022

This week it's another No DQ and A, where it's all about your questions! Topics include the worst high profile match ever, Otto Wanz buying the title, Ox Baker, per Clash III and so much more.
 
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! 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!
Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com 
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

Tuesday Aug 16, 2022

This week Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs continue their conversation with Mike Moran, aka Mike Richards and Killer from the Texas Hangmen. He starts off with the time he was in the ring with Michael "P.S." Hayes story, going from enhancement talent to main spot with The Hangmen, Marty Jannetty as a house guest, his last interaction with Verne Gagne at Twin Wars 1990 and a whole lot more.
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! 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!
Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
 
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

Tuesday Aug 09, 2022

This week it's the first of a really fun and entertaining two part series with Mike Moran, aka Mike Richards and Killer from the Texas Hangmen. He talks about getting into the business, training with Rocky Stone, what he learned as an enhancement talent and so much more. 
 
 
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! 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! 
 
 
Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
 
 
Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
 
 
Thanks to the great folks with Below Zero Wrestling, we have 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
 

Tuesday Aug 02, 2022

This week we do something a little different, as Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs recap their trip to the The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in Waterloo. It was Chris's first trip down, so they recap their weekend, all of the events they attended and a ton more.  
 
 
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! 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! 
 
 
Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
 
 
Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
 
 
Thanks to the great folks with Below Zero Wrestling, we're 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

Tuesday Jul 26, 2022

This week our guest is one of the most memorable and popular talents to come into the AWA, the one and only Nacho Barrera.
 
 
Who set him up with Verne Gagne, and how was enhancement talent accepted by top talent? He also talks about what a typical taping day was like, who he liked and didn't like working with, was he happy with his role, how does it feel to be thought of so fondly after all these years and a ton more.
 
BTW, send a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ name, hometown and favorite AWA wrestler and we’ll get it on the podcast.
 
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! 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! 
 
 
Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
 
 
Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com

Tuesday Jul 19, 2022

This episode follows the history and lineage of the AWA World Championship and clears up any misconceptions, including the very first champion (NOT Pat O'Conner) all the way to Larry Zbyszko and the end. What is the real story behind Otto Wanz shocking win over Nick Bockwinkel, the conflict with Jerry Lawler, who was the most underrated and more.
 
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