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Picture of the Von Erichs. From left to right: Kerry, Fritz, Chris (front), Kevin, Mike and David. The Von Erich family is an American professional wrestling family. Originally from Texas, their actual surname is Adkisson, but every member working in wrestling has used the ring name "Von Erich" after family patriarch Fritz Von Erich (real name Jack Adkisson).
The two standout leads are at the heart of the story, which follows the Von Erich family, led by Fritz (played by Mindhunter star Holt McCallany). Efron plays Kevin Von Erich, White plays Kerry ...
The Von Erich family was wrestling royalty in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s until tragedy struck. By the time Fritz Von Erich died in 1997, five of his six sons preceded him in death.
The Von Erich family was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. What is the 'Von Erich curse'? Fritz Von Erich's oldest son, Jack Barton Jr., was the only Von Erich brother who never had the ...
This category collects articles related to the Von Erich family, an American (or per the wrestling storyline, German) professional wrestling family.. See also: Storyline family members such as Lance Von Erich and Waldo Von Erich
The Von Erich's first son, Jack, died in an accident at age 7 in 1959. Then, at age 30, David Von Erich died of acute enteritis in 1984. Mike, Kerry and Chris all committed suicide in 1983, 1991 ...
Jack Barton Adkisson Sr. (August 16, 1929 – September 10, 1997), better known by his ring name Fritz Von Erich, was an American professional wrestler, wrestling promoter, and the patriarch of the Von Erich family. He was a 3-time world champion and a 6-time NWA United States Champion. He was the owner of World Class Championship Wrestling. [4]
In 2009, the entire Von Erich family made it into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of that year’s class. Kevin was on hand to deliver a speech on behalf of the family.