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- 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
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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.-
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The Von Erichs
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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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@NonProfitBanker We were robbed of the chumus title like Kerry Von Erich was robbed by Ric Flair in Japan. http://bit.ly/5VE5Iv
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@sportsguy33 kobe w/ a broken finger & IV fluids didn't need a wheel chair. Worry about KG dragging his leg like kerry von erich
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