AWA Championship Wrestling (Season 2)

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.

  • Poster for AWA Championship Wrestling - Jan. 24, 1988

    AWA Championship Wrestling - Jan. 24, 1988 (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1988-01-24

    Runtime: 38 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for AWA Championship Wrestling - Feb. 13, 1988

    AWA Championship Wrestling - Feb. 13, 1988 (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1988-02-13

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for AWA Championship Wrestling - Feb. 20, 1988

    AWA Championship Wrestling - Feb. 20, 1988 (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1988-02-20

    Runtime: 46 min

    Overview: AWA Champion Curt Hennig defends the title against Mr. Magnificent. The Midnight Rockers, Soldat Ustinov, Wahoo McDaniel and Ace Orton in action.

  • Poster for AWA Championship Wrestling - Feb. 27, 1988

    AWA Championship Wrestling - Feb. 27, 1988 (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1988-02-27

    Runtime: 45 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 05, 1988

    AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 05, 1988 (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1988-03-05

    Runtime: 66 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 12, 1988

    AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 12, 1988 (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1988-03-12

    Runtime: 44 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 19, 1988

    AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 19, 1988 (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1988-03-19

    Runtime: 65 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 26, 1988

    AWA Championship Wrestling - Mar. 26, 1988 (Episode 8)

    Air date: 1988-03-26

    Runtime: 54 min

    Overview: 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.

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