WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA

WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA

2006•1h 47m•9.8/10

DocumentaryHistoryDrama

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9.8/10(6)

The AWA launched hundreds of careers, including Ric Flair, the Road Warriors and more; reliving the rise of the American Wrestling Association to its ultimate end, carving an unforgettable legacy in the annals of sports-entertainment history.

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WWE Home Video

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Michael Hickenbottom

Michael Hickenbottom

Self

Verne Gagne

Verne Gagne

Self

Nick Bockwinkel

Nick Bockwinkel

Self

Larry Hennig

Larry Hennig

Self

Greg Gagne

Greg Gagne

Self

Curt Hennig

Self

Scott Hall

Self

Robert Remus

Self

Jim Raschke

Jim Raschke

Self

Jesse Ventura

Jesse Ventura

Self

Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan

Self

Vince McMahon Sr.

Vince McMahon Sr.

(archive footage)

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