American Wrestling Association was a Major pro wrestling promotion based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, operating at an international level.
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 TypeMajor
- TerritoryWorld Tier 2
- Continent
North & Central America - Country
United States - LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Date EstablishedFebruary 21, 1933
- Date RetiredMay 3, 1991
- FounderAnton Stecher
- Owners
- Real NameVerne Gagne (August 1, 1985 - August 1, 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)
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Promotion Names
- American Wrestling Association - AWA (August 16, 1960 - August 1, 1991)
- Minneapolis Boxing & Wrestling Club - MBWC (February 21, 1933 - August 15, 1960)
- Logo History
AWA (WWE Library Logo)January 1, 2003- AWA LogoAugust 16, 1960August 1, 1991
MBWC LogoFebruary 21, 1933August 15, 1960
- NWA Affiliation
- LocationMinnesota (July 14, 1948 - August 16, 1960)
AWA: Latest PPV & Special Events
AWA World Tag Championship Tournament (1989)