AWA Super Sunday

Super Sunday
Hulk Hogan (pictured 1989) who appeared to have won the AWA World Heavyweight Championship at the show.
PromotionAmerican Wrestling Association
DateApril 24, 1983
CitySt. Paul, Minnesota
VenueSt. Paul Civic Center
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Super Sunday was a professional wrestling Closed-circuit television and supercard event promoted by the American Wrestling Association (AWA). In the main event of the show Hulk Hogan challenging AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkel for his title. The event also featured Verne Gagne coming out of retirement. Rod Trongard handled commentary duties, while Mean Gene Okerlund was the ring announcer. This event was added to the WWE Network in June 2016.[1]

Background

The event was held at the St. Paul Civic Center in St. Paul, Minnesota on Sunday, April 24, 1983.

Results

No.ResultsStipulationsTimes[2]
1Brad Rheingans defeated Rocky StoneSingles match07:00
2Buck Zumhofe defeated Steve RegalSingles match08:37
3Jerry Lawler defeated John TolosSingles match07:53
4The Texas Cowgirls (Wendi Richter and Joyce Grable) (c) defeated Judy Martin and Velvet McIntyreTag team match for the NWA Women's World Tag Team Championship13:46
5Wahoo McDaniel defeated Eddie BoulderSingles match07:06
6Jesse Ventura, Ken Patera and Blackjack Lanza defeated The High Flyers (Greg Gagne and Jim Brunzell) and Rick MartelSix-man tag team match17:03
7Nick Bockwinkel (c) vs. Hulk Hogan ended in a no contest after the referee reversed the decisionSingles match for the AWA World Heavyweight Title with Lord James Blears as special guest referee18:12
8Verne Gagne and Mad Dog Vachon defeated Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey and Jerry BlackwellTag team match12:23
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

See also

References

  1. ^ "WWE Network Adding AWA Supershows, WWE On Incredible Superstar Reunions (Video), Birthdays". Wrestling Inc. June 4, 2016. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  2. ^ "AWA Super Sunday". Cage Match.