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WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA

WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA

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WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA

2006

1h 47m

8.6(7 votes)

Documentary

History

Drama

Overview

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.

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

WWE Home Video

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Michael Hickenbottom

Michael Hickenbottom

Self

Verne Gagne

Verne Gagne

Self

Nick Bockwinkel

Nick Bockwinkel

Self

Larry Hennig

Larry Hennig

Self

Greg Gagne

Greg Gagne

Self

Curt Hennig

Curt Hennig

Self

Scott Hall

Scott Hall

Self

Robert Remus

Robert Remus

Self

Jim Raschke

Jim Raschke

Self

Jesse Ventura

Jesse Ventura

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Kevin Dunn
Produced by: Vince McMahon

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