AWA Unleashed

Ep. 226- Who were the best heels of the early 1960's?

This week we discuss heels from the early 1960's and why they were as crucial as they were. From looks to style to personality, these are some of the most iconic bad guys

Ep. 225- What 70's and 80's villians didn't get over?

This week we discuss heels from the 1970's and 1980's that didn't get over, which include (but not limited to) Larry Cameron, Kim Duk, Roger Kirby and more!   We have a n

Ep. 224- No DQ and A

This week it's another "No DQ and A" where we (sort of) answer your questions. We discuss honest paydays, what makes a legendary tag team, Little Bruiser, "Fast" Eddie Sh

Ep. 223- Spotlight- 1972

This week we look back at the year 1972, including why it could be considered one of the best years, the sad reason why some teams were formed, memorable talent and more!

BONUS EPISODE- What did it mean to Chad Gable to win the IC title at SummerSlam?

In this special bonus episode, Chris Tubbs and Mick Karch are joined by the NEW WWE Intercontinental Champion Chad Gable as we discuss winning the Intercontinental title

Ep. 222- A look at Slick Mick's Pix!

This week we're back with a look at "Slick Mick's Pix!" We get a cool shot of three world champions, tag team legends, "Ronnie Piper"?, Fed and more!   We have a new one

Ep. Ep. 221- What's impressed Mickie James the most with the evolution of women's wrestling?

This week Chris Tubbs and Mick Karch are joined by the legendary Mickie James as we discuss the evolution and explosion of women's wrestling, preparing for major WWE show

AWA Unleashed!- BONUS- How does an event like WrestleCon come together?

In this bonus episode, Chris Tubbs talks with the Owner of HighSpots.com and Founder of WrestleCon, Michael Bochicchio about his first trip to Minneapolis, what he's look

Ep. 220- No DQ and A!

This week it's another "No DQ and A", where we answer your questions. We discuss July being a tough month for deaths, the greatest Japanese wrestler ever to appear in the

Ep. 219- What a weekend!

This week we recap our weekend at the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Weekend in Waterloo!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed m

Ep. 218- A look at Slick Mick's Pix!

This week we get a peak at some of Slick Mick's Pix! We see the most scarred forehead in wrestling?, a new spin on Nick vs. Verne, what is the "PPP," young Punk and more!

Ep. 217- Old School/New School Dream Teams!

This week we ask for YOUR dream tag team combination of an AWA star and wrestler from the current day! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s https://

Ep. 216- No DQ and A

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 t

NEW SCHOOL BREAK- What version of Bayley has been her favorite?

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 fa

NEW SCHOOL BREAK- Why does the Gingerbread Man make Trick Williams smile?

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 wre

Ep. 215- The Countdown to Waterloo has begun

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 activitie

Ep. 214- What does Jimmy Garvin say about the win over the Road Warriors?

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, Pr

Ep. 213- Spotlight: 1981

This week we look back at the year 1981, including the nonsensical World Championship title change, where television syndication was booming, other "forgotten" titles, an

Ep. 212- What's new in Waterloo?

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 histor

Ep. 211- Spotlight: 1962

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 storyl