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 Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
This week we do some house cleaning with another show that's all about your questions with a "No DQ and A." We're asked by no love for Crusher & Bruiser, Curt Hennig threatening Lance Russell in Memphis, Nick Bockwinkel's appreciation for Mick, Paul Heyman's impact, midgets and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
This week it's another "Fan Feedback" episode where you tell us who you think the best big men in AWA history are! Along with the Top 20, we have an "Honorable Mention", and some true legends, so find out where your picks landed!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc.
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
This week we ask you guys who you think are the best wrestlers in AWA history! Criteria is whatever you decide, which makes it fun because it's all subjective.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
This week we discuss the great Ray "The Crippler" Stevens. His debut and connection with Nick Bockwinkel, his more memorable feuds, classic promos, the genesis of "The Crippler" nickname, split from the Heenan Family and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
This week you tell us who your favorite tag teams of all time are! With so many to choose from, we have more than enough for a Top 15 AND Honorable Mention! Some were expected, and others a bit more surprising...
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc.
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
This week it's Part Two of a "Fabulous" interview with the talented Steve Keirn. We discuss the trek to the AWA, how he handled getting yelled at by Verne Gagne, dealing with the Minnesota winter, wanting to always be positive, why Skinner was his favorite gimmick and more!
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
This week it's Part One of a "Fabulous" interview with the talented Steve Keirn. He talks about why he became a wrestler, he didn't want to get in the face, what two moves need to be "real", the creation of the "Fabulous Ones", leaving Memphis and more.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
This week it's another one of our very popular "No DQ and A", where you ask and we (sorta) answer. What kind of guy does Joe say Michael Hayes is, tag team "secrets", the AWA's "Official" Publication, secondary belts, Bob Backlund and more.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. Plus we have new ways to get involved with two different membership tiers! Check it out and get on board! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
This week we recap some of Nick Bockwinkel's memorable feuds which include (but not limited to), Hercules Cortez, Red Bastien, the High Flyers, Verne Gagne, Ray Stevens, plus we talk about his initial TV appearances, working other territories, why Otto Wanz and Jumbo Tsuruta stand out and more.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. Plus we have new ways to get involved with two different membership tiers! Check it out and get on board! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
This week we discuss a long overlooked part of wrestling and that's masked men! From Mr. M and Dr. X to one of the bright spots of the latter days of the AWA, the Texas Hangmen, they've been a part of the history and we discuss their impact on the promotion, where is "Parts Unknown", why it doesn't really work in today's wrestling business and more.
We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. Plus we have new ways to get involved with two different membership tiers! Check it out and get on board! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!