

AWA Championship Wrestling
Broadcast nationally from the Showboat Hotel in Las Vegas, ESPN Championship Wrestling highlights the very best action found in the AWA. AWA Superstars such as Shawn Michaels, Scott Hall, Nick Bockwinkel and more compete in the ring.
Cast
Rod Trongard
Rod Trongard (Commentator)
Lord James Blears
Lord James Blears (Commentator)

Lee Marshall
Lee Marshall (Commentator)
Ralph Strangis
Ralph Strangis (Commentator)
Seasons

E1AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 04, 1986
Mar 4, 1986
The career of one of the most legendary superstars in sports entertainment takes flight as Shawn Michaels explodes on the scene in the AWA with a one-on-one match against Buddhakhan. Plus, AWA Tag Team Champion Scott Hall takes on 'Pretty Boy' Doug Somers in the main event, Marty Jannetty reveals a new partner, and much more!

E1AWA Championship Wrestling - Jan. 24, 1988
Jan 24, 1988
In a classic confrontation between two legendary teams, Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty look to reclaim championship gold as the Midnight Rockers challenge the Midnight Express for the AWA World Tag Team Championship in an incredible main event. Plus, Dennis Stamp goes one-on-one with Solodad Ustinov, Billy Jack Strong in action, and more.

E2AWA Championship Wrestling - Feb. 13, 1988
Feb 13, 1988
Greg Gagne faces "Adorable" Adrian Adonis for the International Television Championship. AWA Champion Curt Hennig, The Nasty Boys and Alan West compete in the ring.

E3AWA Championship Wrestling - Feb. 20, 1988
Feb 20, 1988
AWA Champion Curt Hennig defends the title against Mr. Magnificent. The Midnight Rockers, Soldat Ustinov, Wahoo McDaniel and Ace Orton in action.

E4AWA Championship Wrestling - Feb. 27, 1988
Feb 27, 1988
The Midnight Rockers battle "Adorable" Adrian Adonis & Ace Orton in the main event. International Television Champion Greg Gagne has a warning for his potential challengers before defending his title against Mark Wagner.

E5AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 05, 1988
Mar 5, 1988
The Midnight Rockers defend the Tag Team Titles against The Nasty Boys. AWA Champion Curt Hennig delivers a message to Jerry "The King" Lawler. Baron von Raschke battles Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissie. Bad Company and "Ace" Bob Orton are in action.

E6AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 12, 1988
Mar 12, 1988
Jerry "The King" Lawler challenges Curt Hennig for the AWA Championship. Baron Von Raschke vows to get payback on Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissie. International Television Champion Greg Gagne takes on Destroyer Samoan.

E7AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 19, 1988
Mar 19, 1988
Following the controversial ending of their battle with The Midnight Rockers, The Nasty Boys set out to decimate the tag team division. Soldat Ustinov comes face-to-face with Baron von Raschke. Greg Gagne faces Steve Olsonoski.

E8AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 26, 1988
Mar 26, 1988
The Midnight Rockers battle Bad Company in non-title action. Sgt. Slaughter makes his patriotic presence felt. Wahoo McDaniel & Greg Gagne take on Curt Hennig & "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Madusa Miceli responds to Olympia's challenge.
Storyline
Broadcast nationally from the Showboat Hotel in Las Vegas, ESPN Championship Wrestling highlights the very best action found in the AWA. AWA Superstars such as Shawn Michaels, Scott Hall, Nick Bockwinkel and more compete in the ring.
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