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Ole Anderson, who was a founding member of The Four Horsemen stable, has passed away at the age of 81, with the news shared by WWE Hall of Famer “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair. Anderson, real name Alan Robert Rogowski, started his career back in 1967 for the American Wrestling Association (AWA) promotion under the  Continue Reading »

Former AWA World Champion Otto Wanz passed away overnight at the age of 74, according to reports coming out of Austria. Wanz, who is also known for being the Catch Wrestling Association promoter, had been dealing with an illness prior to his passing. On behalf of everyone associated with Wrestling-News.Net, we extend our condolences to  Continue Reading »

It is with deep sadness to report that former AWA World Tag Team Champion “Pretty Boy” Doug Somers (real name Douglas Somerson) passed away yesterday at the age of 65, however circumstances regarding his passing have not been made available as of writing. Somers was trained by former NWA World Champion Harley Race and is  Continue Reading »

The WWE Network have added the AWA Superclash II event to the AWA section in the Vault’s Video-On-Demand area. The event, which took place on May 2nd, 1987 at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California featured the following matches. – AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkel vs. Curt Hennig. – AWA Women’s Champion Sherri Martel  Continue Reading »

The WWE Network has added several episodes from the American Wrestling Association (AWA) to the Vault section of the WWE Network, with addition material forthcoming. The promotion, which was formed in 1960 by Verne Gagne, ran until 1991 and featured names including Shawn Michaels, Marty Jannetty, Bobby Heenan, Ray Stevens, Bruiser Brody, Stan Hansen, Hulk  Continue Reading »

Speaking through the blog section of his official website, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross commented on the passing of AWA founder Verne Gagne. “Verne Gagne was a man’s man who was a legit, two sport star at the University of Minnesota, football and wrestling, and will always be considered one of the most significant  Continue Reading »

Following the news that AWA founder and WWE Hall of Famer Verne Gagne has passed away aged 89, a selection of professional wrestling stars and more have taken to their Twitter account to offer their condolences to the family of Mr. Gagne. Our hearts go out to Verne Gagne's family and friends. pic.twitter.com/BLRko4RLO8 — Vince  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair commented on the passing of AWA founder Verne Gagne. “Verne, I wouldn’t be where I am without you. I owe my career to you. Thank you for making me. God bless you and your family #VerneGagne”

WWE sent out the following: Verne Gagne passes away WWE is saddened to learn that Verne Gagne, one of sports-entertainment’s most celebrated performers and promoters, has passed away at the age of 89. Growing up in Robbinsdale, Minn., Gagne was a three sport athlete in high school. While he also played baseball and football, his  Continue Reading »

It is with deep sadness to announce that legendary promoter, 10-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion, WCW Hall of Famer and WWE Hall of Famer Verne Gagne has passed away aged 89. Gagne, who was an accomplished amateur wrestler that had a hand in training the likes of Ric Flair, Bob Backlund, Curt Hennig, Ricky Steamboat  Continue Reading »

The National Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame sent out the following: AWA reunion added to Tragos/Thesz HOF weekend WATERLOO, Iowa — One of the most successful professional wrestling territories will be the focal point of a special reunion at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. The American Wrestling Association will be honored  Continue Reading »