From Erich (family)
The Von Erich family was one of the best known and most successful in the wrestling business . In contrast to the often used storyline families , this was the real, blood-related Adkisson family . Under the leadership of the experienced wrestler and family patriarch Jack Adkisson , he and five of his six sons achieved an enormous degree of fame and popularity in wrestling, especially in their home country of Texas , where the League, led by Adkisson, also hosted World Class Championship wrestling . The family also achieved notoriety through their deaths. Jack Adkisson's five sons died, some of them by suicide . The first child died in an electrical accident at the age of 6. In 2009 the family was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame .
Members
Fritz von Erich
| Jack Barton Adkisson | |
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| Data | |
| Ring name | Fritz von Erich |
| height | 190 cm |
| Fighting weight | 118 kg |
| birth | August 16, 1929 Jewett , Texas |
| death | September 10, 1997 Denton County , Texas |
| Announced from | Germany (with Nazi gimmick ), later Denton , Texas |
| Trained by | Stu Hart |
| debut | 1958 |
| retirement | 1982 |
Jack Barton Adkisson (born August 16, 1929 in Jewett , Texas , † September 10, 1997 in Denton County , Texas) was a very good discus thrower and American football player during his time at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas . However, because he wanted to get married, he lost his scholarship there. He finally got the chance in 1952 for the Dallas Texans to play a team in the NFL , which was disbanded after one season. After a short time in the Canadian Football League , where he met Stu Hart and this could persuade him to do so, Adkisson began wrestling. He finally succeeded when he the gimmick of the Nazis Fritz von Erich accepted and acted as a villain in the ring. In 1959, however, his first son Jack Jr. died in an electrical accident at the age of only six. Adkisson became very bitter and carried this over to his ring person and his achievements. He carried out the actions very harshly, even if agreed, which also made him a big star in Japan as a side effect. After his fourth son Kerry was born, the family moved to Dallas, Texas, where Adkisson ran the League World Class Championship Wrestling . From 1975 to 1976 he was even President of the National Wrestling Alliance . He trained his sons as wrestlers and made them the top stars of the league, he himself resigned from active action in 1982, but remained active behind the scenes. His last fight was against the young King Kong Bundy . After five of his sons were killed by 1993, Adkisson withdrew completely from the business. On September 10, 1997, he died of lung cancer and a brain tumor .
Kevin from Erich
| Kevin Ross Adkisson | |
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| Data | |
| Ring name | Kevin from Erich Cosmic Cowboy # 1 |
| Additions to names | The Golden Warrior |
| height | 188 cm |
| Fighting weight | 107 kg |
| birth | May 15, 1957 Belleville , Illinois |
| Announced from | Denton , Texas |
| Trained by | Fritz von Erich |
| debut | 1976 |
| retirement | 1995 |
Kevin Ross Adkisson (born May 15, 1957 in Belleville , Illinois ) is the second oldest son of Jack Adkisson. Kevin was on an American Football scholarship from North Texas State University and wanted to turn pro. However, a knee injury prevented him from doing so. He trained as a wrestler under his father and appeared for the World Class Championship Wrestling which he directed . He was built up to a top star alongside his brothers and worked with the most famous names, such as the then NWA World Champion Ric Flair . He also trained the later wrestling superstar Steve Austin . After the death of his brothers in 1995, Kevin retired from the wrestling business. He is the only son of Jack who is still alive. In October 2005 he made a guest appearance on the WWE . In 2009 he accepted the WWE Hall of Fame for his family.
David from Erich
| David Allen Adkisson | |
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| Data | |
| Ring name | David from Erich |
| Additions to names | The Yellow Rose of Texas |
| height | 200 cm |
| Fighting weight | 113 kg |
| birth | July 22, 1958 Dallas , Texas |
| death | February 10, 1984 Tokyo |
| Announced from | Denton , Texas |
| Trained by | Fritz von Erich |
| debut | 1977 |
| retirement | 1984 |
David Allen Adkisson (born July 22, 1958 in Dallas , Texas , † February 10, 1984 in Tokyo ) was the third son of Jack Adkisson. He received scholarships for American football and basketball , but dropped out because of a career as a wrestler. David became known for having good microphone skills, a quality that came in handy as the entertainment factor began to emerge in wrestling. David was allowed to work with the NWA World Champions Harley Race and Ric Flair and was traded as one of the upcoming superstars. In 1984 David traveled to Japan to perform there. While there, he died unexpectedly in his sleep on February 10th. Delayed gastroenteritis is named as the official cause of death .
Kerry from Erich
| Kerry Gene Adkisson | |
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| Data | |
| Ring name | Kerry from Erich Cosmic Cowboy # 2 |
| Additions to names |
The Modern Day Warrior The Texas Tornado |
| height | 188 cm |
| Fighting weight | 116 kg |
| birth | February 3, 1960 Niagara Falls , New York |
| death | February 18, 1993 Denton , Texas |
| Announced from | Denton, Texas |
| Trained by | Fritz von Erich |
| debut | 1979 |
| retirement | 1993 |
Kerry Gene Adkisson (born February 3, 1960 in Niagara Falls , New York , † February 18, 1993 in Denton , Texas ) was the fourth son of Jack Adkisson. Kerry was the most successful son of the Adkisson family. He was an excellent discus thrower who qualified for the 1980 Olympics. However, the US boycott prevented his participation. In 1979 he finally made his wrestling debut. On May 6, 1984 he was allowed to win the NWA World Heavyweight title against Ric Flair before he had to give it back to Flair in the rematch. In 1986, Kerry had a serious motorcycle accident after which his foot had to be amputated . He received a prosthesis and got back into wrestling. Hardly anyone knew that he was going with an artificial foot, but as a result he developed an addiction to pain medication. At Summerslam 1990 he received the WWF Intercontinental title against Mr. Perfect and was allowed to hold it until November 19 of that year. February 18, 1993, after his marriage was destroyed and he was arrested for drug possession, he committed at the ranch his father's suicide .
Mike from Erich
| Michael Brent Adkisson | |
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| Data | |
| Ring name | Mike from Erich |
| height | 185 cm |
| Fighting weight | 91 kg |
| birth | March 2, 1964 Dallas , Texas |
| death | April 12, 1987 Lake Dallas , Texas |
| Announced from | Denton, Texas |
| Trained by | Fritz von Erich |
| debut | 1984 |
| retirement | 1987 |
Michael Brent Adkisson (born March 2, 1964 Dallas , Texas , † April 12, 1987 Lake Dallas , Texas) was the fifth son of Jack Adkisson. Michael was less interested in the sporting than the creative side. He was interested in music and wanted to work as a cameraman in his father's league World Class Championship Wrestling . However, since his brother David died in 1984, he was practically forced into the role of a wrestler. He had some success at first before a shoulder injury and finally a toxic shock syndrome , from which he never fully recovered, put his career to a quick end. On April 12, 1987, he took his own life from a drug and alcohol overdose.
Chris from Erich
| Christopher Barton Adkisson | |
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| Data | |
| Ring name | Chris from Erich |
| height | 165 cm |
| Fighting weight | 73 kg |
| birth | September 30, 1969 Dallas , Texas |
| death | September 12, 1991 Texas |
| Announced from | Denton, Texas |
| Trained by | Fritz von Erich |
| debut | 1990 |
| retirement | 1991 |
Christopher Barton Adkisson (born September 30, 1969 in Dallas , Texas , † September 12, 1991 in Texas) was the sixth son of Jack Adkisson. Christopher was relatively short at 1.65 m, but wanted to be a wrestler like his brothers. He trained, but due to an asthma illness, he was unable to develop a suitable physique. From 1990 he competed for a while as a wrestler, but soon had to realize that he was considered too small. On September 12, 1991, he was frustrated and shot himself in the head.
Next Generation
Lacey Adkisson (* 1986), known as Lacey Von Erich , is the daughter of Kerry Adkisson and has appeared as a wrestler for TNA Wrestling .
David Michael Ross Adkisson (ring name: Ross von Erich ), (born June 1, 1988 in Grand Prairie / Texas), is the son of Kevin Adkisson and has already gained wrestling experience.
Kevin Marshall Adkisson (ring name: Marshall von Erich ), (born November 11, 1992 in Marshall / Texas), is the son of Kevin Adkisson.
Other bearers of the name
Waldo von Erich was a ring name of the Canadian wrestler Walter Sieber, who appeared as the storyline brother of Fritz von Erich.
Lance von Erich was a ring name of the Texas wrestler William Kevin Vaughn, who appeared as the storyline son of Waldo von Erich.
Individual evidence
- ^ Official website of the Von Erich family
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