AWA Unleashed

AWA Unleashed!- Episode 63- Wrestle Rock ’86- Part 1

This week is the first of two episodes where we discuss Wrestle Rock '86. Why does Mick say the AWA was in a pretty good spot? Why was the show shot in a way that showed open seats? Why Waylon Jennings and more.
 
Join us Friday night, April 28 at the Croatian Hall in South St. Paul for our very first AWA Unleashed "After Dark!" featuring our special guest "Jumping" Jim Brunzell.  You'll get unfiltered stories from an AWA legend, experiences that you won't hear anywhere else, and never before told stories and behind the scenes encounters that we can't bring up on the podcast!
 
It's an anything goes, nothing is off the table night of American Wrestling Association stories!  https://www.awaunleashedpodcast.com/

AWA Unleashed!- Episode 62- No DQ and A

This week it's another popular No DQ and A!, with production questions for Joe, who was Chris's least favorite AWA wrestler of all time (with a surprising answer), Eddie Sharkey vs. Danny Hodge, assistant booking, breaking kayfabe and more.
 
 
Join us Friday night, April 28 at the Croatian Hall in South St. Paul for our very first AWA Unleashed "After Dark!" featuring our special guest "Jumping" Jim Brunzell. 
 
You'll get unfiltered stories from an AWA legend, experiences that you won't hear anywhere else, and never before told stories and behind the scenes encounters that we can't bring up on the podcast!
 
It's an anything goes, nothing is off the table night of American Wrestling Association stories!  https://www.awaunleashedpodcast.com/
 

AWA Unleashed!- Episode 61- Managers and Valets

This week we talk about the famous (and infamous) Managers and Valets that made the American Wrestling Association what it was. What are the big differences between then and the current product, and when we talk about managers, why do we always think of villains, and not the good guys? Some of the names include Precious, Sherri Martel, Paul E. Dangerously, Paul Ellering, Bobby Heenan and more.
 
PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT!
Join us for an evening of never before told stories, and those behind the scenes encounters that we can't bring up on the podcast. You'll also get some unfiltered stories from an AWA legend and one of the all time greats "Jumping" Jim Brunzell. He'll share some of the experiences that you won't hear anywhere else, answer your questions, no holds barred and more!
 
It's an anything goes, nothing is off the table night of American Wrestling Association stories!  https://www.awaunleashedpodcast.com/

Unleashed!- Episode 60- Mid card guys of the 80’s

As a follow up to last week's episode of 1970's midcard wrestlers, we talk about some of the unheralded mid card performers of the 1980's, which includes well known names that went on to become big time stars in other promotions, including, "Dizzy" Ed Boulder, Leon White, Rob Rechsteiner, Earthquake Ferris and more.
 
 
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AWA Unleashed!- Episode 59- Mid card guys of the 70’s

This week the topic is some of the mid card performers of the 1970's. This includes what their role was, some of the guys who started in the AWA and went on to super stardom in other territories and more. Names included in this episode: Harley Race, Bob Remus, Khosrow Vaziri, Moose Cholok, Sailor Art Thomas, Ox Baker and more.
 
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AWA Unleashed! Episode 58- Al and Gary DeRusha- Part 2

This week it's the second part with the father and son combination of Al and Gary DeRusha. This week Gary talks about softening up apples for the Baron, the genesis of Hulkamania, flipping off Ray Stevens, and more. 
 
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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.
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! 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