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This week we get another peek behind the curtain with more "Slick Micks Pix", which include a cool shot of Larry Hennig and his wrestling coach, Baron von Raschke and Mad Dog with Mick's son Brett, Mick Karch taking a bodyslam 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, and tons more.

This week Mick Karch tells us all about his experience at this year's Cauliflower Alley Club in Las Vegas. He tells us what the theme was, giving the shine to some folks who don't normally get some, how it's changed and more.

 

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This week we look back at what some consider the biggest year in AWA history, 1982. Mick and Joe explain why you can make the case for it, Nick Bockwinkel’s non AWA opponents, we take a look at the roster, when the tide started to turn 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, and tons more

This week we welcomed in one of the most influential people in the history of the professional wrestling business, Eric Bischoff! We focus on the AWA and he discusses moving to Minneapolis as a kid, how he got connected to the American Wrestling Association, why he initially reached out, the relationship with Verne Gagne, moving on to WCW, why he credits Joe Ciupik for some of his success in the business and a ton 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, and tons more.

Welcome to "May Karch" (shoutout Joe Ciupik), where all this month we feature one of the co-hosts, our own "Slick" Mick Karch! This week we discuss Mick’s friendship with Playboy Buddy Rose, Bobby Heenans' character, "Slick Mick" action figures and Mick names names!!!

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Welcome to "May Karch" (shoutout Joe Ciupik), where all this month we feature one of the co-hosts, our own "Slick" Mick Karch! This week discuss Marty Miller, tomfoolery, bad promoters, contracts, ring rats and a ton more!

 

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Welcome to "May Karch" (shoutout Joe Ciupik), where all this month we feature one of the co-hosts, our own "Slick" Mick Karch! This week discuss booking guests for SNR, getting short changed by the AWA, broadcasters he would have liked to work with, after parties, Bobby Heenan calling Verne Gagne’s daughter a horse 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, and tons more.

Welcome to "May Karch" (shoutout Joe Ciupik), where all this month we feature one of the co-hosts, our own "Slick" Mick Karch! This week we get stories like his first memories, who scared him in an interview, who would have been a great fit for the AWA, why he didn't work in WWF/WCW, and a whole lot more!  

 

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This week we do something a little different as we spotlight the year 1974. We look at the state of the business and how it was different back then, buildings they ran, the other major cities on the AWA circuit and the more notable promoters, the popularity of the All Star Wrestling TV show, the stacked roster and more!

 

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This week we're joined by author/broadcaster and all around good guy, Steve Anderson. He talks about Mick helping get him in wrestling business with the PWA, working with Bill Apter, getting to be Bobby Heenan's personal biographer, the relationship they forged and a ton more! For those wanting a look at the real Bobby Heenan, this is it.     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.

This week we answer more of your questions with our "No DQ and A", where you ask who had the best "Russian" accent, Mick's mid 80's AWA Reunions, Brad Rheingans, Moose Cholak not being allowed in a building 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. P

This week our show discusses several cards/events that resulted in riots (or near riots) and why we're unlikely to see something like that in today's day and age.   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!

This week we get a peek behind the curtain with some more "Slick Micks Pix" We get a look at Bill Irwin and Sean Waltman in NE Mpls., unmasked Dr X, smiling Mad Dog, what is "SWAK" and that's just a small part of it!   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, and tons more.

This week our show is all about some rare (and in some cases never before seen) photos of AWA talent with some stories to boot;  The Gagnes, Lanza, Bock at home and a ton 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, and more!

This week our show is all about one of the toughest individuals to ever grace a professional wrestling ring, and that's Wahoo McDaniel. We discuss his pro football career prior to wrestling, why he was never given a run as NWA or AWA Champ., feuds with Larry Heiniemi and Buddy Wolff, Superstar Billy Graham, Polish Joe shares his experience of getting chopped, 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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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!

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. 

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!

 

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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.

 

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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!

This week it's another No DQ and A, where we answer your questions,including Verne in Los Angeles, could Crusher get over today, what would Curt Hennig be doing,  Paul Ellering, Pat Patterson/Rufus R. Jones 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, and tons more.

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!  

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Whether you thought she was "Sensational" or "Scary", this week the guys discuss the life and career of the one and only Sherri Martel. Mick Karch and Joe Ciupik tell some personal and professional stories, including her long time connection with Buddy Rose, her work in The Midnight Rockers-Rose/Somers feud, the first call Mick received when she got to the territory, the rib Marty Jannetty pulled on her a couple weeks before WrestleRock and a ton more! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!   Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick and 7th Ave. Pizza! 

This week we're joined by the fantastic Frankie DeFalco. We discussed his background (and what he did as a youngster), getting into the AWA, crazy road stories and driving from Milwaukee, the problems he sees with the business today, the differences between Verne Gagne and Vince McMahon, we play some name association and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!   Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick and 7th Ave. Pizza! 

We have more questions, so we try to answer more with another "No DQ and A." Topics discussed this week include shocking AWA Champions, Midnight Express at Whitewater, Twin Wars '90, controversial guests, did Eddie Sharkey shoot Verne Gagne and more! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!   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

This week we discuss the career of Greg Gagne and why he doesn't get the credit from many people that deserve, and the criticism that he doesn't. We get into the reason for the topic, his legendary training camp cohorts, paying his dues, the knock, High Flyers, not getting the AWA title, his dedication to preserving kayfabe, the business and more!

 

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This week  it's another "No DQ and A" where we answer your questions.  We talk Boris Zhukov, Bobby Heenan managing Baron Von Raschke,  Stan Kowalski being a class act and more! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!   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      

This week we're joined by the "Job Man" himself, Chris Curtis. He discusses his interest in the business, some of the guys he carpooled with to Minneapolis, did he ever get frustrated being an enhancement talent, we play some word association and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!     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

This week the guys get into the current state of wrestling fans, how and why it's happening, when we saw the shift in attitudes, watching and supporting all products, why wrestling seems to be treated differently than other realms of entertainment and more! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!   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

This week it's another one of the "NO DQ and A" where we answer your questions. Some of the questions ask about Hulk Hogan in Japan, Tom Zenk, Crusher the wine connoisseur, knowing when Curt Hennig had the "perfect" persona, putting the belt on Sgt. Slaughter, Verne the mob boss and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!     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

This week it's another one of the "NO DQ and A" where we answer your questions. Some of them include Victor The Wrestling Bear, Wrestle Rock payoffs, George Gadasky's role, Joe talking to Jerry Blackwell in a towel and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!

 

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Arriba! This week we're joined by one of the most popular wrestlers of all time, Tito Santana. We ask what the heck is in the water at West Texas State, using Ricky Steamboat's real name and the relationship between the two, did he ever work as a heel, why wrestlers loved working in Minneapolis, the perception of the AWA from WWF talent and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!     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  

This week it's a fun conversation with the one and only Earthquake Ferris! Mick and Joe talk to him about their time working together, how much contact he had with booking, being over in the Bay Area, getting in trouble for overselling, when he saw the downfall of the AWA, some word association and more! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!   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  

This week we return with an episode dedicated to the late Adnan Al-Kaissie. It includes his start, real life association (and separation) with Saddam Hussein, his early years as Billy White Wolf, "sword stories", Mick and Joe tell stories of how different the man and the character were, and much, much more! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!

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This week it's the second of two shows where we go through pictures (including some from Mick Karch's personal collection) and get some of the stories behind them! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!

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This week it's the first of two shows where we go through pictures (including some from Mick Karch's personal collection) and get some of the stories behind them RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!

 

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This week Mick and Chris recap their weekend at the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in Waterloo, Iowa. We get into Drive Thru issues,  the Weekend with Wally, this weekend being so fan friendly, the Hennig's being over, and a ton 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, and tons more.

This week we asked you, the fans, who you thought was the most annoying personality in AWA history. Whether it was their interviews, wrestling style, or something else all together this is 100% listener suggestions. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!

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Since we keep getting questions submitted , this week it's another "No DQ and A" where it's all about topics you want to know about. Things like who owns the rights to the AWA video library, Don Muraco sitting on Mick's lap, Scott Norton, Stan Kowalski quitting and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!

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This week we welcome our friend Joyce Paustian back to the show. She talks about her brand new book "My Ringside Seat to the AWA", including editorial and role changes during the process,earning trust from wrestlers and promoters, who looked out for her as a young girl in a male dominated business, the Bockwinkel Brigade years (and did Nick really hate it like he said) and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!   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

This week Chris Tubbs and Mick Karch recap their trip to Waterloo, Iowa for the 2023 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. We discuss some of the exhibits and people behind them, new books that are out, meeting new and old friends, why it's can't miss for a true wrestling fan and a ton more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!   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