Long before Vince McMahon ruled the wrestling world, there existed a promotion out of Minneapolis called the American Wrestling Association. As wholesome as apple pie, the AWA was family-owned and ...

Verne Gagne, the founder and promoter of the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and one of the most important figures in professional wrestling history, passed away on Monday night at the age of 89.

“Pretty Boy” Doug Somers, a former AWA Tag Team champion and a stalwart of the 1980s territory days, passed away today (May 16th). He was 65. Somers was born in Minneapolis, MN in 1951 and was trained ...

The American Wrestling Association was founded in 1960, but before that, they were a part of the National Wrestling Alliance much like WWE was in the early days. Known as NWA Minneapolis, the top star ...

The Midnight Rockers battle Bad Company in non-title action. Sgt. Slaughter makes his patriotic presence felt. Wahoo McDaniel & Greg Gagne take on Curt Hennig & "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Madusa Miceli ...

Verne Gagne was on an eight-year run of holding the American Wrestling Association's heavyweight championship belt when he went against Nick Bockwinkel at the St. Paul Auditorium on Nov. 8, 1975.

The career of one of the most legendary superstars in sports entertainment takes flight as Shawn Michaels explodes on the scene in the AWA with a one-on-one match against Buddhakhan. Plus, AWA Tag ...

A regional titan who ruled the Midwest for around 30 years, and for many wrestling fans who grew up in America's heartland, Verne Gagne WAS professional wrestling. Whether it was as an up-and-coming ...

Classic content from The AWA (American Wrestling Association), also billed as ESPN Championship Wrestling, has been announced for Peacock's WWE Network library. While the series has aired on the WWE ...

Verne Gagne, the founder and promoter of the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and one of the most important figures in professional wrestling history, passed away on Monday night at the age of 89.