Gagne founded the AWA in the '60s and ran it all the way until it completely collapsed in 1991, but unfortunately most of his mentality when it came to the wrestling business remained firmly in 1963.

In 1960, Gagne broke away from the NWA territory to form the Minnesota-based American Wrestling Association. Gagne ran the promotion up until 1991, with legends such as Nick Bockwinkel, Bob ...

Verne Gagne, the founder and promoter of the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and one of the most important figures in professional wrestling history, passed away on Monday night at the age of ...

Verne Gagne was on an eight-year run of holding the American Wrestling Association's heavyweight championship belt when he went against Nick Bockwinkel at the St. Paul Auditorium on Nov. 8, 1975 ...

Gagne was a ten time AWA World Heavyweight Champion, and was later inducted into both the WWE and WCW Hall of Fame in addition to the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.