AWA Unleashed

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

This week the three of us give our favorites in several categories, including feuds, referees, promos, main events and a whole lot more. Give us yours in the comments, cause we love to see them!   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 wrestlers that may have had technical limitations, but cut some fantastic promos and really got over. As usual, this is about their time in the AWA, not necessarily what they did in other promotions, territories, or other times in their career.   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 wrestlers that could "go" in the ring, but didn't cut the best promos. As usual, this is about their time in the AWA, not necessarily what they did in other promotions, territories, or other times in their career.   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 of our popular "No DQ and A", where we answer your questions, including Roddy Piper's AWA run, why Ox Baker didn't get used as much, midget wrestling, wrestling "brothers", Rocky Hamilton, riots 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 some of the biggest bad asses in AWA history. We discuss what defines a "bad ass", why it can apply to different wrestlers 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 longest tenured referee in the Twin Cities professional wrestling scene, Jay Soltis, who is FINALLY retiring after 30 years!   He discusses his connection to Mick and "Saturday Night at Ringside", his great history working with former AWA talent, what he does differently than other referees, favorite memories, and a ton more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch with our newly released "It's Raining In Miami" design, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

This week we go back in time and recap the year 1965! We discuss why it was important, we look at some of the champions, fans still believing, the infamous Harley Race incident and a ton more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch with our newly released "It's Raining In Miami" design, it’s https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.