AWA Team Challenge/The Wrestler

It’s a special pop-up episode of the Steel Cage Lounge. On this episode, Tyback and the Doctor learn what an innovator Verne Gagne really was with the AWA. First, wrestling in front of no fans with a virtual audience? And this is 1989, not 2020! We learn about the wonders of chroma key and awe at a 34 year old Eric Bischoff during the dying days of the AWA with Verne’s Team Challenge. Second, we watch The Wrestler. Not Mickie Rourke’s award winning performance from 2008. It’s Verne’s cult classic from 1974 costarring Ed Asner, Dusty Rhodes, Billy Robinson, and cast of familiar AWA faces. Thanks to FTMP Wrestling for the video of the film. It’s some rare gems from the AWA on this episode of the Steel Cage Lounge. Don’t forget the Steel Cage Lounge’s sponsorships. Audible.com. Visit http://www.audibletrial.com/scl15 to sign up for a free 30 day trial, including one free audiobook and two Audible originals. Subscribe to the Steel Cage Lounge’s YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyC2j_vpUAG6tmUHjEX3IdA For t-shirts and other merch visit the Steel Cage Lounge gift shop courtesy of Design by Humans. https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/TheSteelCageLounge/