How the Long-Defunct AWA Is Stoking Wrestling Fans’ Nostalgia. In the ’80s, the Minneapolis-based promotion was home to some of the industry’s biggest stars.

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 ...

In the past, John Cena has had shirts inspired by John Deere and AWA Wrestling logos, in addition to an 8-bit version. You can see a photo of the new design below, and the old one at the bottom of ...

Classic AWA Wrestling (ESPN2, Midnight) Want to see some great grabbass? The AWA rocked and it featured legends like Nick Bockwinkle, Curt Hennig, Verne Gagne, and yes, even Hulk Hogan.

AWA Legend And WWE Hall Of Famer Verne Gagne Passes Away. News Exclusives WWE AEW FEATURES. ... The company was a major force in wrestling for decades before ultimately shutting down in 1991.

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.

AWA wrestling great Nick Bockwinkel dies at 80. The foil to Vern Gagne, he entertained, antagonized fans for three decades. By Patrick Reusse. November 16, 2015 at 3:04AM.