AWA Championship Wrestling

AWA Championship Wrestling

TV-PG1986

Action & Adventure

Broadcast nationally from the Showboat Hotel in Las Vegas, ESPN Championship Wrestling highlights the very best action found in the AWA. AWA Superstars such as Shawn Michaels, Scott Hall, Nick Bockwinkel and more compete in the ring.

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Production

The American Wrestling Association

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 4, 1986

Last Aired

March 26, 1988

Networks

ESPN

Created By

Verne Gagne

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 04, 1986

E1

AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 04, 1986

Air date: 1986-03-04

The career of one of the most legendary superstars in sports entertainment takes flight as Shawn Michaels explodes on the scene in the AWA with a one-on-one match against Buddhakhan. Plus, AWA Tag Team Champion Scott Hall takes on 'Pretty Boy' Doug Somers in the main event, Marty Jannetty reveals a new partner, and much more!

Cast

Rod Trongard

Rod Trongard (Commentator)

Lord James Blears

Lord James Blears (Commentator)

Lee Marshall

Lee Marshall

Lee Marshall (Commentator)

Ralph Strangis

Ralph Strangis (Commentator)

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