The Collapse Of The AWA: How Verne Gagne’s Refusal To Evolve Destroyed A Wrestling Empire
The Collapse Of The AWA: How Verne Gagne’s Refusal To Evolve Destroyed A Wrestling Empire
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41 years ago today, the AWA showed it still had drawing power, despite major talent losses to the surging WWF, including Hulk Hogan. On Christmas night, over 13,000 fans packed the arena in St. Paul for a stacked holiday card! • AWA World Champion Rick Martel defeated “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin by DQ • The AWA Tag Team Champion Road Warriors and The Fabulous Ones went to a no contest • King Kong Brody & The Masked Superstar beat Greg Gagne & Jerry Blackwell • A young Curt Hennig scored a huge upset
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41 years ago today, the AWA showed it still had drawing power, despite major talent losses to the surging WWF, including Hulk Hogan. On Christmas night, over 13,000 fans packed the arena in St. Paul for a stacked holiday card! • AWA World Champion Rick Martel defeated “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin by DQ • The AWA Tag Team Champion Road Warriors and The Fabulous Ones went to a no contest • King Kong Brody & The Masked Superstar beat Greg Gagne & Jerry Blackwell • A young Curt Hennig scored a huge upset
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