In this video, we dive deep into the history of the American Wrestling Association (AWA), one of the most influential wrestling promotions of all time. From its rise in the 1960s under Verne Gagne to its memorable champions like Rick Martel and Nick Bockwinkel, we explore key events, title changes, and the legendary talent that defined the AWA. We also take a look at the tag team division with teams like Jerry Blackwell & Ken Patera, and the impact of the iconic Road Warriors. Plus, we discuss t

Yokozuna vs Sgt Slaughter AWA March 18,1990

On May 2, 1987 American Wrestling Association’s SuperClash II took place at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. Unlike SuperClash I and SuperClash III, the second event featured mainly AWA wrestlers. While not the last match of the show, the main event was a match between Curt Hennig and NICK BOCKWINKEL for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship. Larry Zbyszko showed up prior to the bout to challenge the winner of the match. Near the end of the match, Zbyszko handed a roll of quarters t

On December 13, 1988 SuperClash III, the 3rd SuperClash event produced by American Wrestling Association (AWA), took place from the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. In the main event, the AWA World Heavyweight Champion Jerry "The King" Lawler defeated the WCWA World Heavyweight Champion Kerry Von Erich in a title unification match to unify the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship into the AWA World Heavyweight Championship. It was the only AWA show to be broadcast on pay-per-view (PPV). Featuring 12 matc