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and
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event promoted by the
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(AWA). In the main event of the show
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challenging AWA World Champion
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for his title. The event also featured
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coming out of retirement.
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handled commentary duties, while Mean Gene Okerlund was the ring announcer. This event was added to the
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in June 2016.


Background

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


Results


See also

*
1983 in professional wrestling 1983 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling. List of notable promotions These promotions held notable shows in 1983. Calendar of notable shows Notable events * January 22: The Don Murac ...
* AWA on television


References

{{American Wrestling Association 1983 in professional wrestling American Wrestling Association shows Organized events in Saint Paul, Minnesota Professional wrestling in Saint Paul, Minnesota