18K views · 59 shares | On Christmas Night 1986, Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty look to claim the AWA Tag Team Championships inside a STEEL CAGE! | WWE Network | Facebook

On June 28, 1986 AWA Battle by the Bay aired live on ESPN from the Convention Center in Oakland, California. In the main event, AWA Tag Team Champions “Playboy” Buddy Rose & “Pretty Boy” Doug Somers (accompanied by newly crowned AWA Women’s Champion Sherri Martel) and Alexis Smirnoff took on Curt Hennig and The Midnight Rockers (Marty Jannetty & Shawn Michaels). | Davenport Sports Network

19K views · 466 reactions | AWA All Star Wrestling (2/4/89) | Pro Wrasslin Junkies | Facebook

In this video, we dive deep into the history of the American Wrestling Association (AWA), one of the most influential wrestling promotions of all time. From its rise in the 1960s under Verne Gagne to its memorable champions like Rick Martel and Nick Bockwinkel, we explore key events, title changes, and the legendary talent that defined the AWA. We also take a look at the tag team division with teams like Jerry Blackwell & Ken Patera, and the impact of the iconic Road Warriors. Plus, we discuss t