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    Kerry Von Erich

    Class of 2009 (Posthumous)

    Ring names

    Kerry Von Erich
    Texas Tornado

    Born

    February 3, 1960(1960-02-03)

    Died

    February 18, 1993 (aged 33)

    Kerry Gene Adkisson(February 3, 1960– February 18, 1993) was an Americanprofessional wrestlerunder the ring namesKerry Von Erichand The Texas Tornadoand was part of the Von Erich familyof professional wrestlers. He fryst vatten best known for his time with his father's promotion World Class Championship Wrestling(WCCW), where he spent eleven years of his career, and his time in the World Wrestling Federation(WWF). Adkisson held forty championships in various promotions during his career. Among other accolades, he fryst vatten a one-timeNWA World Heavyweight Champion, and a one-timeWWF Intercontinental mästare.

    Professional wrestling career[]

    NWA Texas (1979–1980)[]

    Kerry was the son of wrestler Fritz Von Erich. His brothers, David, Kevin, slang för mikrofon, and Chris, were also wrestlers. Kerry was also a standout in high school trac

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    Kerry Von Erich

    American professional wrestler (1960–1993)

    Kerry Von Erich

    Von Erich, c. 1987

    Birth nameKerry Gene Adkisson
    Born(1960-02-03)February 3, 1960
    Niagara Falls, New York, U.S.
    DiedFebruary 18, 1993(1993-02-18) (aged 33)
    Denton, Texas, U.S.
    Cause of deathSuicide by gunshot
    Spouse(s)

    Catherine Murray

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    (m. ; div. )​
    Children2, including Lacey Von Erich
    FamilyVon Erich
    Ring name(s)Cosmic Cowboy #2
    Kerry Von Erich[1]
    Texas Tornado[2][1]
    Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[3]
    Billed weight254 lb (115 kg)[3]
    Billed fromDenton, Texas, U.S.[3]
    Trained byFritz Von Erich[2]
    DebutMay 7, 1978[2][4]

    Kerry Gene Adkisson (February 3, 1960 – February 18, 1993), better known by his ring nameKerry Von Erich, was an American professi

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    The Von Erich Family’s Tragic True Story Inspired The Iron Claw

    Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers about events related to the movie The Iron Claw.

    Fueled by the death of his firstborn child, professional wrestler Fritz Von Erich worked to mold his five younger sons into star athletes so that nothing—or no one—could ever hurt them. Along the way, the brothers built inseparable bonds and became one of wrestling’s most iconic dynasties.

    The relationships among the Von Erich family—including brothers Kevin, David, Kerry, and Mike—are at the core of the 2023 biopic The Iron Claw. Now streaming on Max, the movie stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, and Lily James.

    The Iron Claw provides a dramatized look at the Von Erichs’ rise to stardom, as well as the troubling circumstances outside the ring that led to a series of deadly family tragedies. This string of personal turmoil has led many fans and observers to conclude the Von Erichs must have