WWE is no stranger to releasing certain stars and other officials at times, and it generally happens every year.

Jerry "The King" Lawler, Larry Zbyszko, Sgt. Slaughter and numerous other legends also wrestled in Gagne's AWA. Verne's son Greg also had a lengthy and successful career there as well. In addition ...

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The AWA features its annual Christmas night event, an AWA Heavyweight Title match between Curt Hennig and Greg Gagne and the Original Midnight Express facing the Midnight Rockers!