AWA Unleashed

This week it's another of our popular "No DQ and A." Why did Stan Kowalski hate the name Big K so much, how much was it just a "good old boys club", Chad Gable's fit in the AWA, seeing shenanigans first hand and more! If you have a question for the pod, email [email protected].   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

Today Chris Tubbs is joined by the incomparable Bayley! We discuss the evolution of women's wrestling, being a leader in the locker room, what version of Bayley is her favorite, her goal for SummerSlam and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

It's a bonus "new school" edition of AWA Unleashed as Chris Tubbs talks with the current WWE United States Trick Williams! We discuss reaching out to WWE (but not for wrestling), his time in NXT, the Gingerbread Man and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we talk with the Event Coordinator for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Hall of Fame, Chad Olson about the last minute additions to this years activities, how the event has evolved, why each inductee is deserving and more.   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we're joined by "Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin as we discuss his journey to the AWA, why the weather didn't bother him, how he views the win over the Road Warriors, Precious and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we look back at the year 1981, including the nonsensical World Championship title change, where television syndication was booming, other "forgotten" titles, and more.   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we have an extra special episode where we're joined by Gloria Lovell from the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. We discuss her history in the business, how she eventually ended up getting involved in the Hall of Fame, this year's festivities and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus  

This week we look back at the year 1962. We discuss the importance in AWA history, all of the championships, what the territory looked like geographically, the top storyline, and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we're joined by The Golden Idol! We discuss his training with Eddie Sharkey, who came up with the "Golden Idol" name, how Mick helped his career, who makes him emotional and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we ask you guys who is the AWA personality you would like to sit down with and have a conversation with, and we let you explain why!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This month's watchalong is "Monsters of the Mat!" We watch Big John Studd vs. Mad Dog Vachon, Big John Studd, 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

This week we get a chance to talk with the "First Lady of Professional Wrestling" and Chris' first wrestling crush, the one and only Missy Hyatt! We discuss her many roles over the years, what territory did she enjoy working with the most, being a target at the Mick Foley Roast during last year’s Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion, her new project, some word association and a TON more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus  

This week we ask who you want as backup in a bar fight? Names like John Nord, Mr. Saito, Andre the Giant, Harley Race and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we discuss the top women in AWA history, including Sherri Martel, Madusa, Vivian Vachon, Judy Martin and a ton more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we're joined by Miss Bunny Love! We discuss her tough upbringing, how and why she got into professional wrestling, the relationship she had with the Poffo family and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we look at the year 1964! We discuss why it was an important year,the cities they ran, unfortunate passings, and a ton more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus  

This week we empty the inbox with another "No DQ and A." We discuss Ray Stevens sense of humor, Billy Robinson not "doing business", Ox Baker's look, Dawn Lemke and a ton more   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we continue getting YOUR Dream Cards. Whoever you want, and in any type of match you wish. You tell us what you would like to see, and we've got some unique matchups!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week it's Episode #200 where we get YOUR Dream Cards. Whoever you want, and in any type of match you wish. You tell us what you would like to see!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week Mick tells us what it was like to attend an "All Star Wrestling" television taping. How did fans get tickets, what time did the wrestlers show up, when and how long were the tapings, tricky camera angles and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we're joined by former AWA Secretary/Administration Assistant Pat Marxen-Saba. We ask about being related to the Gagne's, what ribs she saw in the office, was she ever "kayfabed", the best and worst talent to work with, and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we look back at the year 1971! Mick and Joe discuss the historical significance, the tragedy that shook the promotion, some of the non Minneapolis cities and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we're back for another "No DQ and A", where we answer your questions! We discuss multiple "Doctor X” sightings, the Rick Martel and Stan Hansen friendship, Sheik Adnan El Kaissie's heat, poster misspellings and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we're going back to one of our first watch alongs, which is SuperClash I! Mick, Joe and Chris give their unique opinions and commentary during one of the AWA's biggest events! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus  

This week we're joined by the "Quintessential Stud Muffin" Joel Gertner. He talks about his start in the business, the evolution of the character and his limericks, what made ECW special and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we take a look at Eddie Sharkey's trainees and the influence that he's had on the professional wrestling business. We get an early and brief (but unsuccessful) run in from one, but we also discuss Jerry Lynn, Austin Aries, Nikita Koloff, the Destruction Crew, Sean Waltman and a ton more, including a team that has their own POP!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week it's our final "No DQ and A" of 2025! We discuss Andre The Giant working with the AWA’s elite, Pat Patterson, Jerry Jarrett buying the AWA, using reality in a storyline, wrestlers hanging on too long and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we look back at the year 1968, including champions, feuds, some of the forgotten names, and a ton more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we take a peek at some of your favorite pictures and memorabilia, along with a little more from Mick and Joe!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

This week we discuss and rank YOUR favorite heel singles wrestlers of all time, including Larry Hennig, Jesse Ventura, Ken Patera, Mad Dog Vachon, Bobby Heenan and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus  

On this week's episode, we're joined by the hottest person in the wrestling podcasting space, former Tough Enough winner, Maven Huffman (and his Producer Zach Werre)! While not AWA in nature, this was an important show for Chris as he explains the personal connection with Zach, how their podcast came to be about, Maven discusses the Tough Enough process, when was he smartened up, the struggles he went through to be accepted, the importance of giving back to the fans and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus  

This week we discuss YOUR favorite heel tag teams, including Ray Stevens and Pat Patterson, the Vachons, the Kalmikoffs, Destruction Crew, Larry Hennig and Harley Race, and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus  

This week we look at the enhancement talent of the 1980's, including former podcast guests Tom "Rocky" Stone, Earthquake Ferris, Frankie DeFalco, the late Nacho Berrera and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

This week we look at wrestlers who moved onto another territory, and when they did, they changed their look and personality as well. Names include Ric Flair, Bob Remus, Baron Von Raschke, Adrian Adonis and much more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

This week it's another attempt to answer your questions with another "No DQ and A." We discuss Dusty's AWA run, Mrs. Dog, Bob Backlund, Evan Johnson, Missy Hyatt and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

This week we're joined by former USWA Announcer Craig Johnson. He recaps his journey into wrestling, how he got the name, the Sportatorium, constant rebranding, word association and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

This week we look at more "Slick Mick's Pix" where we look at Andre/Dusty, Andre/Pat Patterson, Verne putting his hair on the line and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.  

This week we discuss enhancement talent of the mid 1960's, including some of the names you may have never heard!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

This week we go back and look at the year 1966, including champions, Chicago, Omaha, Mick tells us why it's one of his favorite years of all time and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

This week we discuss the best teams in AWA history to never be awarded the AWA Tag Team Titles. Teams include the Long Riders, some Texans, a couple with The Crusher and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

This week Mick recaps his trip to Cauliflower Alley Club in Las Vegas. He discusses what CAC is all about, the difference between that and Waterloo, the events, and he gives us a behind the scenes look and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

This week we get your opinion on the best wrestlers to never be awarded the AWA World Championship. It's a top 10 of what you all deemed the best to either come up short, or in some cases never get the opportunity.   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

This week we're joined by one of the most successful trainers in the history of the professional wrestling business, the one and only Ron Hutchison! He discusses when the "wrestling bug" bit him, his history revolves around ‘Sully’s Gym’, his most famous students, a sneak behind the "Five Second Pose", his thoughts on the business today and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

This week we go back into the Inbox with another " No DQ and A." Mick talks about the first person interviewed on SNR, Vachon Bros., friends and enemies, Bockwinkel/Martel, the "real" Mean Gene , the Hennigs and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

In this two hour program, we pay tribute to who many consider to be the biggest name in the history of the professional wrestling business, Hulk Hogan. We discuss being able to separate the man Terry Bollea from the character Hulk Hogan, why we feel his legacy is complicated, being a catalyst for the biggest changes in the business, not turning on Vince when he could have, why his heel turn can't be touched, why perception is generational and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

This week Mick and Joe discuss their visit to the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and their weekend in Waterloo, Iowa. We get Joe's first impressions, why this meant more to Mick than other years, Mick's silent auction horror, ANOTHER trivia screwjob and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus  

This week we welcome "The Authority" back to the show, the one and only George Schire! He explains the misconception around the NWA and why it wasn't a promotion, why wrestling is so important to him, setting the record straight once and for all about the AWA’s inception, why ‘fans’ won’t believe the O’Connor/Gagne situation, and a ton more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week we look back at the year 1964. We discuss the champions, title changes, attendance, feeder systems and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week it's another "Slick Mick's Pix" where we look at some never before seen and rare photos including Verne Gagne's Minnetonka home, the Vachon's, Hennigs, a few with Mick and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus

This week it's another popular "No DQ and A" where we discuss potential guests and why some haven't been on yet, the Alaskans, candid Road Warriors shots, Sheik bumps", crazy fans and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus