The wrestling promotion that birthed legends before dying broke — and it's *fascinating*.
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.
Direction
Kevin Dunn's WWE polish on a tragic indie story.
Acting
Shawn Michaels being the most honest he's ever been.
Director
Kevin Dunn
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Verne Gagne legitimately invented the German suplex and the sleeper hold — then watched others profit from 'his' moves.
The AWA's collapse directly created the Monday Night War: without Verne's failures, there's no WCW, no nWo, no Attitude Era.
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