American Wrestling Association

American Wrestling Association was a Territory pro wrestling promotion operating in the United States, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

The AWA promotion was founded on February 21, 1933 by Anton Stecher, and it ceased operations on May 3, 1991.

The promotion was born out of the Minneapolis Boxing & Wrestling Club, originally founded in 1933, which served as the Minnesota-based territory of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) from 1948 onward, before breaking away from the NWA and becoming an independent territory in 1960.

American Wrestling Association: Info

Promotion TypeTerritory
ContinentNorth & Central America
Date EstablishedFebruary 21, 1933
CountryUnited States
LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Date RetiredMay 3, 1991
FounderAnton Stecher
Owners
- Real NameVerne Gagne (August 1, 1985 - May 3, 1991)
- Real NameVerne Gagne, Wally Karbo (January 1, 1959 - July 31, 1985)
- Real NameDennis Stecher, Wally Karbo (October 10, 1954 - January 1, 1959)
- Real NameAnton Stecher (February 21, 1933 - October 9, 1954)
Promotion Names
- American Wrestling Association - AWA (August 16, 1960 - May 3, 1991)
- Minneapolis Boxing & Wrestling Club - MBWC (February 21, 1933 - August 15, 1960)
Logo History
- AWA Library Logo (WWE)January 1, 2003
- AWA LogoFebruary 21, 1933May 3, 1991
NWA Affiliation
- LocationMinnesota (July 14, 1948 - August 16, 1960)