Episode 1474
Territorial #7 - Verne Gagne’s Last Match
January 12, 20241h 11mExplicit
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Show Notes
On the latest episode of Territorial, Shawn takes us on the journey to Verne Gagne’s “last match” against his biggest rival, Nick Bockwinkel, for the AWA World Title on May 10, 1981. Topics include the history and build of the feud, the promo brilliance of Bockwinkel, tributes to Gagne from the likes of Don Rickles and Ed Asner, Verne Gagne Day in Minnesota, the match, aftermath and impact to both men.