Hands of Z #26: Before The Big Time
From The Backbone Wrestling Network by Thebackbonepod
June 2, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 593
About this episode
The episode discusses AWA matches featuring Ronnie Garvin and Larry Z against notable opponents from the late 80s and early 90s.
On this episode of Hands of Z, the boys look at Ronnie Garvin and Larry Z in late 80s/early 90's AWA matches with up and comers who would go on to brighter lights and stage, It's Garvin vs. Scott Steiner for the AWA International TV Title from 9/18/1988 and Larry Z faces The Trooper (who would go on to be former GWF North American Champion, Former WCW Tag Team Champion and former WWF star, The Patriot) in a match for the AWA World Title on 4/19/1990. Some good nuggets in this one!
People in this episode
Host: Thebackbonepod
Topics covered
- wrestling
- AWA matches
- Ronnie Garvin
- Larry Z
- Scott Steiner
- The Trooper
- 80s wrestling
Keywords
- Ronnie Garvin
- Larry Z
- Scott Steiner
- AWA
- The Trooper
- wrestling history
- 80s wrestling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AWA
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