AWA Unleashed

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.

Episodes

December 29, 2025 62 mins

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.

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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!

 

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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!

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November 25, 2025 74 mins
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
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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.
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November 11, 2025 70 mins
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  
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November 4, 2025 92 mins

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 im...

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October 28, 2025 72 mins
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  
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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.
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October 14, 2025 70 mins
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.
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October 7, 2025 65 mins
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.
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September 30, 2025 101 mins

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!

 

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September 23, 2025 60 mins
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.  
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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/...
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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!

 

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