Kerry Von Erich

Kerry Von Erich

A member of the Von Erich wrestling family, Kerry Von Erich was a professional wrestler for the WCCW and WWE.

Fast Facts

Full name: Kerry Gene Adkisson
Born: February 3, 1960
Died: February 18, 1993
Birthplace: Niagara Falls, NY
Held the NCAA discus throw record while at Southern Methodist University
Pro Wrestling Debut: 1979
Ring names: Modern Day Warrior, Texas Tornado
Finishers: Von Erich Clawhold; Tornado Punch
Daughter Lacey also wrestles

WCCW Career

Nicknamed "The Modern Day Warrior," Kerry Von Erich and his brothers enjoyed enormous fame and success in World Class Championship Wrestling in the mid- to late-1980s. In 1984, he defeated Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in front of a sold out Texas Stadium.

WWE Career

Despite getting his right foot amputated following a 1986 motorcycle accident, Von Erich was able to keep wrestling, debuting in the WWE as the "Texas Tornado" in 1990. Von Erich won the WWE Intercontinental Championship from Curt Hennig within a month of his debut, but dropped the title to Hennig later that year.

Von Erich left WWE after remaining mid-card level for two years, never receiving another push or title run.

Suicide

Plagued by drug problems in his later years, Von Erich fatally shot himself at his father's ranch on February 18, 1993 after being indicted on cocaine possession. He was 33.

Categories

Professional Wrestling | Sports | Entertainment

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Also try: Kevin Von Erich | Lacey Von Erich

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Kerry Von Erich Videos

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YouTube: Kerry Von Erich vs The Undertaker (Time: 5:25)
YouTube: WCCW:Kerry Von Erich vs. Kamala (Time: 9:27)
YouTube: Kerry Von Erich Memorial (Time: 4:38)
YouTube: 80 WCCW: Kerry Von Erich vs Ric Flair Part 1 | Part 2 (Total Time: 13:43)

Kerry Von Erich Fansites, Blogs, and Forums

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MySpace Page: Modern Day Warrior
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Legends Championship Wrestling: Kerry Von Erich wins NWA World Championship
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Kerry Von Erich Timeline

February 3, 1960: Born
1979: Professional Wrestling Debut
1979: National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Texas Tag Team Titles with Bruiser Brody
1980: NWA American Heavyweight Title
1984: Defeats Ric Flair for NWA World Heavyweight Title
1986: Involved in a motorcycle accident; right foot amputated
1990: Signs with the WWF
1990: Wins the WWF Intercontinental Championship, defeating Curt Hennig
1992: Fired from WWF for failing a drug test for painkillers
1992: Arrested for attempt to falsify drug prescriptions and sentenced to 10 years supervised probation
1992: Indicted on cocaine possession charge and ordered to report to jail
1992: Commits suicide (gunshot wound to the chest)

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