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The Von Erich family is an American professional wrestling family. Originally from Texas, their surname is Adkisson, but every member working in wrestling has used the ring name "Von Erich" after fami
Picture of the Von Erichs. From left to right: Kerry, Fritz, Chris (front), Kevin, Mike and David.
Kevin Von Erich, c. 1983
Kerry von Erich in 1987
Mike and Kerry Von Erich in 1984
Kevin Von Erich
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Kevin Ross Adkisson is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Kevin Von Erich. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling under a "Legends" deal and as a coach. A member of
Von Erich family
…from enteritis in 1984 at age 25, and Mike, Chris, and Kerry all died by suicide, respectively in 1987 at age 23, 1991 at age 21, and 1993 at age 33. Kevin, Fritz's only surviving son, retired from wrestling in 1995. The Von Erichs' involvement in wrestling is now in its third generation: Kerry's daughter…
Adkisson alongside fellow Texan wrestler Terry Funk, circa April 1985.
Adkisson at the 2009 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Von Erich delivering the Iron Claw to Matt Taven at All In in August 2024