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The AWA territory, particularly in Minnesota, was considered one of the best places for wrestlers to work in the early 1980s. After spending a year in New York, transitioning to this territory allowed for a more balanced life compared to the grueling 350-day work years common elsewhere. Wrestlers in the AWA were averaging only 220 days a year, giving them valuable time to enjoy life outside the ring.
Wrestlers performed fewer matches, which allowed for meaningful stories to be told in the ring, creating an engaging and enjoyable experience for both talent and fans alike. Major cities like St. Paul hosted events that drew impressive crowds, often resulting in substantially lucrative nights that rivaled those of more densely populated areas, such as New York's Madison Square Garden.