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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rick_MartelRick Martel - Wikipedia

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   Martel signed with the AWA in 1982 and quickly ascended through the ranks, defeating Jumbo Tsuruta to win the AWA World Heavyweight Championship on May 13, 1984.

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3. slamwrestling.net › index › 2009/05/13AWA World champion Rick Martel — 25 years later

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   May 13, 2009 · For it was on May 13, 1984 that he captured the AWA World Title from Jumbo Tsuruta in St. Paul, Minnesota, the only major singles title of his career. “Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 25 years,” Martel told SLAM! Wrestling. “It was a long time ago, but it went by so fast. It’s amazing what transpired in that time.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AWA_World_HeavyweightAWA World Heavyweight Championship - Wikipedia

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   The AWA World Heavyweight Championship was established in May 1960, after the AWA was formed by the departure of the Minneapolis, Minnesota -area territory from the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Pat O'Connor was conditionally recognized as the first champion upon the AWA's secession from the NWA as O'Connor held the NWA World Heavyweight ...

   No.	Champion	Championship Change(date)	Championship Change(event)
   1	Pat O'Connor	May 18, 1960	N/A
   2	Verne Gagne	August 16, 1960	N/A
   3	Gene Kiniski	July 11, 1961	Live event
   4	Verne Gagne	August 8, 1961	Live event

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   When did Martel win the AWA World title?

   • For it was on May 13, 1984 that he captured the AWA World Title from Jumbo Tsuruta in St. Paul, Minnesota, the only major singles title of his career. “Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 25 years,” Martel told SLAM! Wrestling. “It was a long time ago, but it went by so fast. It’s amazing what transpired in that time.

   AWA World champion Rick Martel - 25 years later - Slam Wrestling

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   Who owns the AWA World Heavyweight Championship?

   • The AWA World Heavyweight Championship was a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship and the highest ranked championship in the defunct American Wrestling Association (AWA). All AWA trademarks, including the AWA World Heavyweight Championship, are now owned by WWE.

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   Who was Rick Martel?

   • Canadian Rick Martel was a very accomplished superstar. From his reign as AWA World carefully mastered his craft. Through use of his Boston Crab submission hold, he gained victories over wrestling’s best. He was nicknamed “The Model” and feuded harshly with the likes of Tito Santana, Stan Hansen and Jake Roberts. Martel competed in the NWA,

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   Did Rick Martel model the world title before a bout?

   • Rick Martel models the World title before a bout. Photo by Linda Boucher, The Wrestling News #113, www.wrestlingrevue.com Speaking of Hogan, the title switch from the stereotypical foreign heel to the clean-cut babyface hearkened back to Hulk’s January 23 WWF title win over the Iron Sheik.

   AWA World champion Rick Martel - 25 years later - Slam Wrestling

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6. bleacherreport.com › articles › 2510866-full-careerFull Career Retrospective and Greatest Moments for Rick Martel

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   Jul 1, 2015 · He brought youth and determination to the product, and on May 13, 1984, Martel ascended the mountain and became the AWA world heavyweight champion, defeating Jumbo Tsuruta. For 19 months,...

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7. www.legacyofwrestling.com › RickMartelRick Martel Wrestling History

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   Canadian Rick Martel was a very accomplished superstar. From his reign as AWA World. Heavyweight Champion to the days spraying “Arrogance” around WWF rings, Martel. carefully mastered his craft. Through use of his Boston Crab submission hold, he gained. victories over wrestling’s best.

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9. www.thesportster.com › wwe-legacy-of-rick-theThe Legacy Of WWE Legend Rick "The Model" Martel, Explained

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   May 18, 2023 · At one time, he was even the AWA World Heavyweight Champion. However, the biggest successes of Martel’s career were on the horizon after he made his return to the WWE in 1986. Initially, Martel was seen by fans as a tag team competitor. First, he teamed with Tom Zenk in the Can-Am Connection.

10. www.youtube.com › watchRICK MARTEL SHOOTS ON BEING AWA WORLD CHAMPION - YouTube

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    RICK MARTEL SHOOTS ON BEING AWA WORLD CHAMPION

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