Kerry Von Erich

Kerry Gene Adkisson (February 3, 1960 – February 18, 1993), better known by his ring name Kerry Von Erich, was an American professional wrestler. He was part of the Von Erich family of professional wrestlers. He is 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 World Wrestling Federation (WWF), under the ring name the Texas Tornado. Adkisson held forty championships in various promotions during his career. Among other accolades, he was a one-time NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion, four-time WCWA World Heavyweight Champion, making him an overall five-time world champion and one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion.

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
(m. 1983; div. 1992)
Children2, including Lacey Von Erich
FamilyVon Erich
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Cosmic Cowboy #2
Kerry Von Erich
The Modern Day Warrior
The Texas Tornado
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Billed weight254 lb (115 kg)
Billed fromDenton, Texas
Trained byFritz Von Erich
DebutMay 7, 1978
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