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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Episodes
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!
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
We kick off 2024 with a banger, and show #100 is a NSFW party with Marty Jannetty. Do we really need to say 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!
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
This week it's our final show of 2023 where we discuss the history and best/most extreme bleeders in AWA history. What were some misconceptions, Eddy Mansfield exposing the business, did anyone ever refuse or go rogue, and we discuss some of the more famous names! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
This week it's our final "No DQ and A" where we answer more of your questions, including, Butcher Vachon, cage matches with no blood, a new member of the Rhodes family, Verne Gagne and Chavo Guerrero, Sr., at Cauliflower Alley Club and a ton more! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
This week it's the first of back to back :No DQ and A" where we answer more of your questions. We discuss Larry Nelson partying with the Midnight Rockers, Brad Rheingans and Rick Martel both stepping away from the business, Nick Bockwinkel using an alias, ugly crowds and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
This week we recap one of the most infamous moments in American Wrestling Association history (good or bad), the Team Challenge Series. Who came up with the idea, the incredible hype, the most absurd ideas within it, what could have worked, is this the AWA's legacy and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!