Greg Gagne

The 2026 SummerSlam, also promoted as SummerSlam: Minnesota, is a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It is the 39th annual SummerSlam and took place as a two-night event on August 1st and 2nd at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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.

Documentary following the life & career of 16 time world champion Ric "The Nature Boy" Flair.

Frank Bass (Ed Asner) is an honest guy trying to make a living in the cut throat world of professional wrestling, and he's gonna make it work - even if he dies trying! But first - he'll have to strong-arm his way through all the mobsters, gamblers, promoters and fight fixers and help his past-his-prime wrestler once again win a championship belt. Features appearances from real-life legendary wrestlers and AWA superstars Verne Gagne, Rick Flair, Superstar Billy Graham, Dusty Rhodes, Dick the Bruiser, Ray Stevens, Dory Funk Jr., Ken Patera, Billy Robinson, Dan Gable, Eddie Graham, Dick Murdoch, Vincent J. McMahon, and more.

February 24, 1985 at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey

AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel defends his title against Hulk Hogan in the main event. Plus Jerry Lawler, Wendi Richter, and more in action.

Nick Bockwinkel challenges Stan Hansen for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship.

As the golden age of wrestling TV came to a close, many stars of the black & white found comfortable spots running territories around the U.S. And one of the biggest up and comers of the 50s and early 60s settled into a decades-long role at the helm of The AWA. Verne Gagne became the face and the soul of the powerhouse territory from Minnesota, and the closest person to him, his son Greg Gagne, joins Jim Cornette for a walk through Verne’s life and the history of the AWA. Greg’s inside information will blow your mind, from the hilarious — Mad Dog Vachon opening a plane door at 10,000 feet … to the intriguing — the alleged skullduggery at the hands of Eric Bischoff. Greg goes with Corny as the earliest days of the company are explored, then the heartbreak and blown opportunities at the hands of Hulk Hogan, and up through the run at Vince in the 80’s. You may think you have heard the whole story of The AWA. But there’s more that Greg has stayed silent on…’till now!

AWA World Heavyweight Champion Jerry Lawler puts his title on the line against Kerry Von Erich's WCWA World Heavyweight Championship in a Title Unification Match main event. Plus, King Parsons defends the Texas Heavyweight Title against Brickhouse Brown, The Rock 'n' Roll Express battles The Stud Stable, and much more.

AWA Super Clash '85 – The Night of Champions was the first Super Clash professional wrestling supercard event promoted by the American Wrestling Association (AWA). It was billed as AWA's flagship supercard, their biggest event of the year. The event was held at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois on September 28, 1985, only a few months after WrestleMania, which was promoted by rival WWE promotion. The show drew a paid attendance of 20,347, although it was announced as 25,000. Super Clash – Night of Champions was one of the co-promotional efforts by the AWA, National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) to compete with WWE's increasing national presence and popularity. The jointly promoted venture was known as Pro Wrestling USA.

All your favorite AWA stars in action on Christmas night.

A who’s who of WWE Hall of Famers, including Cactus Jack, Jeff Jarrett, Kerry Von Erich and more compete in this AWA spectacular.

It's Christmas chaos in The St. Paul Civic Center with an all-star card!

Gagne, Crockett, Watts, Jarrett, Barnett. The biggest names behind the scenes in pro wrestling sat in a room in 1984 with one mission…beat Vince. Months of talent raids and interceptions of TV agreements stripped the territories of their power, and it was time to fight back. But egos, skullduggery and divided interests destroyed the final attempt at preserving the system. Now our Guest Booker, Greg Gagne, details the secret meetings, the interactions, and the fiasco that was Pro Wrestling USA. Through the magic of Guest Booker, we travel back and take another shot at consolidating the world of wrestling.

WWF stadium show in the summer of 1980 from Shea Stadium in Flushing, Queens, New York.

All your favorite AWA stars in action on Christmas night.

April 19, 1985 at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Midnight Rockers clash with The Playboy and The Pretty Boy inside the unforgiving confines of a 15-foot high steel cage!

The American Wrestling Association is live from the St. Paul Civic Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, featuring a main event between AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkel and Mad Dog Vachon.

Pro Wrestling's first all-Cage Match event! featuring King Tonga, Sheik Adnan Al-Kassie & The Masked Superstar vs. Jerry Blackwell & Sgt. Slaughter, Greg Gagne & Verne Gagne vs. Mr. Saito & Nick Bockwinkel and The Road Warriors vs. Larry & Curt Hennig for the AWA World Tag Team Championship and much more!

Behind The Mask: Del “Patriot” Wilkes story chronicles the life and career of one of wrestling’s most memorable masked men. This documentary not only highlights Del’s success in the world of professional wrestling but it also documents his impressive career on the gridiron at the University of South Carolina. Behind The Mask: Del “Patriot” Wilkes is a story of tremendous success, mistakes, and redemption.

The Biggest stars of the mat game converge in Boston to help The Muscular Dystrophy Association!

The Major League of Professional Wrestling, The AWA presents another all-star card from Rochester, Minnesota!

The American Wrestling Association invades Chicago with some of the most incredible pro wrestlers on the planet.

Ric Flair puts the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line against NWA World Heavyweight Champion Tatsumi Fujinami. Arn Anderson defends the Television Championship against Bobby Eaton. Lex Luger & Sting challenge The Steiner Brothers for the Tag Team Championship. Former partners Ron Simmons and Butch Reed collide.

WCW Clash of The Champions XIII took place on November 20, 1990 at the Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida. There were 5000 fans in attendance and the show drew a 4.2 rating on TBS. This Clash of the Champions set up for Starrcade '90: Collision Course.

Sting battles Vader in the main event for the vacant WCW International World Heavyweight Championship. Cactus Jack & Kevin Sullivan take on the Nasty Boys in a wild Broad Street Bully Match for the WCW Tag Team Championship. Ric Flair battles Barry Windham for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Terry Funk faces Tully Blanchard.

"Stunning" Steve Austin & Larry Zbyszko face Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes. Jushin "Thunder" Liger battles Flyin' Brian Pillman for The WCW Light Heavyweight Championship. Sting challenges Lex Luger for The WCW World Championship. Rick Rude defends the United States Championship against Ricky Steamboat and much more.

Sting battles Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Doom defends the NWA Tag Team Championship against The Rock 'N' Roll Express. The Steiner Brothers clash with The Fabulous Freebirds. Plus, Big Van Vader, The Four Horsemen, and more.

WCW Clash of The Champions XII took place on September 5, 1990 at the Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, North Carolina. There were 4,000 fans in attendance and the show drew a 5.0 rating on TBS. The Master Blasters debuted at this event, however, after approximately one week Iron was replaced by Blade. Ric Flair was disqualified due to interference by Stan Hansen. After their match, Sting attempted to unmask the Black Scorpion, tearing away his black mask only to reveal a red mask underneath. The Scorpion quickly escaped when the "real" Black Scorpion appeared on the entrance ramp. Although he was never truly unmasked, the Black Scorpion that Sting wrestled was Al Perez.

WCW Clash of The Champions XXIII (23) took place on June 16, 1993 in Norfolk, Virginia at The Norfolk Scope. Dick Slater replaced WCW World Television Champion Paul Orndorff, who was injured in a car accident. Earlier, Maxx Payne shot Johnny B. Badd in the face with his Badd Blaster. A dark match saw Jim Neidhart defeat Shanghai Pierce.

Terror rules the ring as Sid Vicious challenges Sting for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Lex Luger defends the United States Championship against Stan Hansen. Doom defends the NWA Tag Team Championship against Ric Flair & Arn Anderson. The Steiner Brothers battle The Nasty Boys.

WCW Clash of The Champions XVII took place on November 19, 1991 at The Savannah Civic Center in Savannah, Georgia. There were 6,922 fans in attendance and the show drew a 4.3 rating on TBS.

Sting & Davey Boy Smith face Big Van Vader & Sid Vicious. Ric Flair battles Barry Windham for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Dustin Rhodes takes on Rick Rude in an Iron Man Challenge for the vacant WCW United States Championship. The Hollywood Blonds face Paul Roma & Arn Anderson. Plus, Ron Simmons faces Paul Orndorff and much more.

Clash of the Champions XI took place on June 13, 1990 in Charleston, South Carolina. There were 4100 fans in attendance at the McAlister Field House on the campus of The Citadel and the show drew a 4.1 rating on TBS. This was the build up show for The Great American Bash.

AWA World Heavyweight Champion Jerry Lawler puts his title on the line against Kerry Von Erich's WCWA World Heavyweight Championship in a Title Unification Match main event. Plus, King Parsons defends the Texas Heavyweight Title against Brickhouse Brown, The Rock 'n' Roll Express battles The Stud Stable, and much more.

Curt Hennig challenges Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Plus, The Midnight Rockers partner with Ray Stevens for Six-Man Tag Team action, Sherri Martel defends the World Women's Championship against Madusa Miceli, and much more.

Clash of the Champions XV took place on June 12, 1991 at the Civic Auditorium in Knoxville, Tennessee. There were 5,000 fans in attendance and the show drew a 3.9 rating on TBS.

A who’s who of WWE Hall of Famers, including Cactus Jack, Jeff Jarrett, Kerry Von Erich and more compete in this AWA spectacular.

Masa Saito puts the AWA World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Larry Zbyszko and much more action in this rarely seen supercard.

Join the stars of yesterday and today for this star-studded spectacular. Davey Boy Smith challenges Big Van Vader for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Barry Windham defends the NWA World Championship against Arn Anderson. Dory Funk Jr. takes on Nick Bockwinkel. Rick Rude & Paul Orndorff face Dustin Rhodes & Kensuke Sasaki.

The Midnight Rockers clash with The Playboy and The Pretty Boy inside the unforgiving confines of a 15-foot high steel cage!

Scott Steiner challenges "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Sting & Lex Luger collide with the WCW World Tag Team Champions Doom. The Four Horsemen take on The Renegade Warriors in tag team action. Missy Hyatt competes in an Inter-Gender Arm Wrestling Contest against Paul E. Dangerously and more.

All the stars of The American Wrestling Alliance converge in the San Francisco bay area for an all-star card!

The Major League of Professional Wrestling, The AWA presents another all-star card from Rochester, Minnesota!

The American Wrestling Association invades Chicago with some of the most incredible pro wrestlers on the planet.

The AWA features its annual Christmas night event, an AWA Heavyweight Title match between Curt Hennig and Greg Gagne and the Original Midnight Express facing the Midnight Rockers!

The American Wrestling Association holds an 18-man over-the-top-rope Battle Royale to determine a new AWA World Heavyweight Champion in St. Paul Minnesota!