AWA Former Hosts

Rodney Douglas Trongard – born February 16, 1933 – was a Minnesota-based sports broadcaster on both radio and television in the Minneapolis-St. Trongard was a commentator for the American Wrestling Association (AWA) professional wrestling promotion throughout the 1980s, calling matches…

Lee Marshall – born November 28, 1949 – was an American professional wrestling announcer. He worked with the American Wrestling Association (AWA), World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Women of Wrestling (WOW!). Marshall also did various voices on Larryboy: The Cartoon…

Larry Shipley was a professional wrestling ring announcer. He also was a commentator and interviewer who was with the AWA from 1983 to 1989. He also wrote a book called “Stranglehold” about his life and career.

Gregory Alan Gagne – born July 27, 1948 – is a retired professional wrestler. He is the son of Verne Gagne. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, he achieved his biggest success as one half of the tag team…

Gary Ron was an announcer for AWA.

Donna Gagne was a host on AWA. She is the daughter of AWA owner Verge Gagne.

Eric Aaron Bischoff – born May 27, 1955 – is a former professional wrestling booker and host. He is best known for serving as Executive Producer and later Senior Vice President of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and subsequently, the on-screen…

Gary Michael Cappetta – born December 12, 1952 – is a professional wrestling ring announcer. For years, he was dubbed “The World’s Most Dangerous Announcer” by longtime friend and colleague Jim Cornette. Having spent more than 20 years in the…