In the 21st century, pro wrestling fans are more likely to remember the American Wrestling Association for its dizzying ...

The entertainment provided by Verne Gagne's AWA wrestling organization was like watching an episode of "Zorro,'' and what super senior among us didn't love Zorro when he was dominating TV ratings for ...

In the ’80s, the Minneapolis-based promotion was home to some of the industry’s biggest stars. A new line of action figures will bring that era back to life. Long before Vince McMahon ruled the ...

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 ...

In 1960, Gagne broke away from the NWA territory to form the Minnesota-based American Wrestling Association. Gagne ran the promotion up until 1991, with legends such as Nick Bockwinkel, Bob Backlund, ...

Al DeRusha was the youngest of 11 children who grew up in a cold-water flat on the west side of the Mississippi River in St. Paul. His father worked in the caves along the river, growing mushrooms for ...

Hulk Hogan is launching Real American Beer. The alcoholic beverage arrives this summer just in time for the Fourth of July. It will be available in 17 different states, and one of those states, ...

The first installment focused on laying down the foundation by providing high level details of the state of wrestling in 1983 and before. This installment will focus on the remaining years of the ...