DOCSLIB.ORG

KEVIN VON ERICH Biography Real Name: Kevin Adkisson Hometown

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
KEVIN VON ERICH Biography Real Name: Kevin Adkisson Hometown KEVIN VON ERICH Biography Real Name: Kevin Adkisson Hometown: Denton, Texas Height/Weight: ’/ Signature Moves: Iron Claw, leg scissors, dropkick, flying body press WCCW Titles Held: WCWA World Heavyweight Title (twice); NWA American Heavyweight Title (five times); WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title (twice); WCCW World Tag Team Title (three times with Kerry Von Erich); WCCW American Tag Team Titles (twice with Kerry Von Erich, once with El Halcon, once with David Von Erich); WCCW Texas Tag Team Titles (twice with David Von Erich); WCCW Six-Man Tag Team Titles (twice with David and Kerry Von Erich, three times with Kerry and Mike Von Erich, once with Kerry Von Erich and Brian Adias, once with Kerry and Lance Von Erich, once with Kerry Von Erich and Michael Hayes, once with Steve Simpson and Chris Adams); WCCW Television Title Notable WCCW Feuds: Great Kabuki, Fabulous Freebirds, Chris Adams, Gino Hernandez, Brian Adias, Al Madril and Super Black Ninja. Need to Know Facts: Born May 15, 1957, Kevin lettered in football at North Texas State University where he as osidered a stadout fullak. Kee ijuries eded Kei’s proisig footall areer, ad durig his junior year he dropped out of college to pursue a career in professional wrestling. Kevin held the NWA American title (which eventually became the WCWA World Heavyweight championship) on several occasions; his first reign occurred on December 25, 1978, only two years into his career. Kevin also found early success in the tag team ranks with his younger brother David. The rothers held the WCCW tag tea titles, ad WCCW’s ersio of the All-Asian titles. Ofte referred to as either high-flyig or the Golde Warrior throughout his career, Kevin deostrated aerial oes early o that hae sie eoe ooplae i today’s pro restlig idustry. Durig the early ’s, oly Ji Bruzell ight hae rialed Kei as haig the est lookig dropkick of a North American wrestler. Whe he etered a area to the tue of Ted Nuget’s “traglehold, the rod eae eletrified, a see reiiset of the days of Beatleaia. Kevin joined his brothers David and Kerry (and later Mike) in their war against the Fabulous Freebirds, electrifying crowds throughout the Southwest region of the U.S. with both teams catapulting both venue ticket sales and television viewership to then unheard-of numbers. I additio to feudig ith the Freeirds, Kei also aged ar agaist Getlea Chris Adams in late 1984 after Adams turned on Kevin during a tag team match against Gino Hernandez and Jake Roberts. Kei as superkiked y Adas afer ojetig to Chris’ e aager Gary Hart's ahadlig of alet Stella Mae, who had inadvertently cost the heroes the victory. The Kevin-Adams feud was every bit as intense as the then-recent rivalry between the Von Erichs and Freeirds, ith Adas atually ustig Kei’s head ope ith a oode hair after their Cotto Bol matchup in October 1984. In later years, Kevin would feel the heavy burden of being the lone Von Erich in a promotion that made the family famous beyond comprehension. With the deaths of David and Mike Von Erich, and the near-fatal motorcycle crash of Kerry in June 1986, Kevin quickly lost any passion he might have had for the industry that cherished the Von Erich name. In mid-1988, Kevin and Kerry sold the WCCW promotion to Memphis wrestling promoter Jerry Jarrett. Kevin wrestled only part-time from 1989 until his retirement in 1995, stating that he wanted to be home with his family, and that he also had a hard time obtaining a wrestling license in the state of Texas due to several concussions he had suffered over the years. In recent years, Kevin became a first time grandfather, released a Best of the Von Erichs compilation DVD, and appeared on a live RAW telecast in October 2005 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, joining a number of other legends of the sport in a beatdown of loudmouthed WWE heel Rob Conway. In mid-2006, he finalized the sale of the WCCW tape library to WWE and announced plans to relocate his entire family, including his mother Doris, to Hawaii, bringing the Von Erich presence in Texas to a conclusion which, though bittersweet, was filled with the promise of peace and happiness. .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Sasser Has Performed in Life Back Into a Life of Despair
    Volume #1, Issue #16 Monday, June 30, 2014 howeenterprise.com Howe's That Seven Howe graduates to serve our country If fireworks are your thing, you're in luck this week. You can travel to three different towns on three different nights and see great shows for no cost. Sherman starts the weekend early with their "Lights on the Lake." It will take place on Thursday, July 3 from 6p- 10p at Pecan Grove West Park. Jake Akins Clay Lewis Chris Kirk Tyler Nicholson There is no official ledger Denison will hold their 27th kept of how many Howe annual event on Friday, July graduating seniors from 4 at Forest Park. one class has entered the military just after Howe will hold their 4th ceremonies, however, it is annual event on Saturday, pretty safe to say that this July 5 at the high school is one of the most in the from 5p-9p. last 70 years. All four major branches of the This is the time of year that I military are covered by go to fireworks shows and these seven individuals. feel like I used a product Zachary Lea Carter Akins Eduardo Cruz continued on Page #2 called "ON" instead of "OFF." However, it's very Howe Fire Department to hold fireworks show Saturday at high school necessary to use your Howe’s Fire Department's 4th Annual The total time of the fireworks show is favorite repellent even if it Firework Festival is set for Saturday expected to be 45-50 minutes long. smells like a mixture of evening, July 5, from 5pm-9pm at the gasoline, WD-40 and radiator Howe High School parking lot.
    [Show full text]
  • PDF EPUB} Bluegrass Brawlers the Story of Professional Wrestling in Louisville by John Cosper ISBN 13: 9781500147655
    Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Bluegrass Brawlers The Story of Professional Wrestling in Louisville by John Cosper ISBN 13: 9781500147655. Bluegrass Brawlers: The Story of Professional Wrestling in Louisville. Cosper, John ; Bolin, Kenny. This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. As the Attitude Era drew to a close in the early 2000s, the WWE already had an eye to the future. The stars who would succeed the Rock, Stone Cold, and the Undertaker were already well on their way to the big time, and Louisville, Kentucky had a front row seat to the future. They were all here – Cena, Orton, Batista, Lesnar. They were all on display every Wednesday night for free at Ohio Valley Wrestling’s Davis Arena. Alongside established stars like the Big Show and Mark Henry, the Superstars of Tomorrow trained under the watchful eye of Jim Cornette and Danny Davis, waiting for their moment. More would follow in their footsteps. Some were already close by, like the brash young heel lighting it up every week for Southern Indiana’s IWA Mid-South promotion, CM Punk. As stunning as that time in history now appears, it was only one of many golden wrestling eras for Louisville, Kentucky, a city that has always loved its fight sports. “Bluegrass Brawlers: The Story of Professional Wrestling in Louisville” covers them all, from the earliest days when wrestling was king to the vibrant independent scene of today. Beginning in 1880 with tales of circus stars and barn-storming grapplers, “Bluegrass Brawlers” chronicles the evolution of a sport and the city that embraced it.
    [Show full text]
  • Professional Wrestling: Local Performance History, Global Performance Praxis Neal Anderson Hebert Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Louisiana State University LSU Digital Commons LSU Doctoral Dissertations Graduate School 2016 Professional Wrestling: Local Performance History, Global Performance Praxis Neal Anderson Hebert Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations Part of the Theatre and Performance Studies Commons Recommended Citation Hebert, Neal Anderson, "Professional Wrestling: Local Performance History, Global Performance Praxis" (2016). LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 2329. https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/2329 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at LSU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in LSU Doctoral Dissertations by an authorized graduate school editor of LSU Digital Commons. For more information, please [email protected]. PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING: LOCAL PERFORMANCE HISTORY, GLOBAL PERFORMANCE PRAXIS A Dissertation Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in The School of Theatre By Neal A. Hebert B.A., Louisiana State University, 2003 M.A., Louisiana State University, 2008 August 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .............................................................................................. iv ABSTRACT ......................................................................................................................v
    [Show full text]
  • Robschambergerartbook1.Pdf
    the Champions Collection the first year by Rob Schamberger foreward by Adam Pearce Artwork and text is copyright Rob Schamberger. Foreward text is copyright Adam Pearce. Foreward photograph is copyrgiht Brian Kelley. All other likenesses and trademarks are copyright to their respective and rightful owners and Rob Schamberger makes no claim to them. Brother. Not many people know this, but I’ve always considered myself an artist of sorts. Ever since I was a young kid, I invariably find myself passing the time by doodling, drawing, and, on occasion, even painting. In the space between my paper and pencil, and in those moments when inspiration would strike, my imagination would run amok and these bigger-than-life personas - football players and comic book characters and, of course, professional wrestlers - would come to life. I wasn’t aware of this until much later, but for all those years my mother would quietly steal away my drawings, saving them for all prosperity, and perhaps giving her a way to relive all of those memories of me as a child. That’s exactly what happened to me when she showed me those old sketches of Iron Man and Walter Payton and Fred Flintstone and Hulk Hogan. I found myself instantly transported back to a time where things were simpler and characters were real and the art was pure. I get a lot of really similar feelings when I look at the incredible art that Rob Schamberger has shared with 2 foreward us all. Rob’s passion for art and for professional wrestling struck me immediately as someone that has equally grown to love and appreciate both, and by Adam Pearce truth be told I am extremely jealous of his talents.
    [Show full text]
  • Kevin Von Erich 1 Kevin Von Erich
    Kevin Von Erich 1 Kevin Von Erich Kevin Von Erich Ring name(s) Kevin Von Erich Billed height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[citation needed] Billed weight 222 lb (101 kg)[citation needed] Born May 15, 1957 Belleville, Illinois Billed from Denton, Texas Trained by Fritz Von Erich Debut 1976 Retired 1995 Kevin Ross Adkisson (born May 15, 1957) is a retired professional wrestler under the ring name Kevin Von Erich of the Von Erich Family. He is the last surviving son of wrestler Fritz Von Erich and had four brothers that wrestled, David, Kerry, Mike and Chris, as well as an older brother, Jack, Jr., who died in 1959. Career Football career Kevin Adkisson played football at North Texas State University as a fullback, second string to Garry Smith, until an injury ended his football career and dream of playing in the National Football League. World Class Championship Wrestling Kevin started wrestling as Kevin Von Erich in 1976. He spent most of his career wrestling for his father's promotion, World Class Championship Wrestling. Kevin's natural athletic ability and good looks made him one of the promotion's biggest stars. He achieved great success in the company both as a singles and tag team wrestler, often participating in many of the company's high profile feuds. Kevin was also known for wrestling barefoot, highly unusual in a sport where almost all wrestlers wear high-topped boots. World Class announcers often jokingly referred to him as "The Barefoot Boy" on WCCW broadcasts. Kevin later admitted in an interview that he never set out to wrestle barefoot, but that before one of his matches someone hid his boots as a joke, and he wasn't able to find them before his match, so just went out barefoot to wrestle, and it later became his trademark.
    [Show full text]
  • November 23, 2015 Wrestling Observer Newsletter
    1RYHPEHU:UHVWOLQJ2EVHUYHU1HZVOHWWHU+ROPGHIHDWV5RXVH\1LFN%RFNZLQNHOSDVVHVDZD\PRUH_:UHVWOLQJ2EVHUYHU)LJXUH)RXU2« RADIO ARCHIVE NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE THE BOARD NEWS NOVEMBER 23, 2015 WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER: HOLM DEFEATS ROUSEY, NICK BOCKWINKEL PASSES AWAY, MORE BY OBSERVER STAFF | [email protected] | @WONF4W TWITTER FACEBOOK GOOGLE+ Wrestling Observer Newsletter PO Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228 ISSN10839593 November 23, 2015 UFC 193 PPV POLL RESULTS Thumbs up 149 (78.0%) Thumbs down 7 (03.7%) In the middle 35 (18.3%) BEST MATCH POLL Holly Holm vs. Ronda Rousey 131 Robert Whittaker vs. Urijah Hall 26 Jake Matthews vs. Akbarh Arreola 11 WORST MATCH POLL Jared Rosholt vs. Stefan Struve 137 Based on phone calls and e-mail to the Observer as of Tuesday, 11/17. The myth of the unbeatable fighter is just that, a myth. In what will go down as the single most memorable UFC fight in history, Ronda Rousey was not only defeated, but systematically destroyed by a fighter and a coaching staff that had spent years preparing for that night. On 2/28, Holly Holm and Ronda Rousey were the two co-headliners on a show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The idea was that Holm, a former world boxing champion, would impressively knock out Raquel Pennington, a .500 level fighter who was known for exchanging blows and not taking her down. Rousey was there to face Cat Zingano, a fight that was supposed to be the hardest one of her career. Holm looked unimpressive, barely squeaking by in a split decision. Rousey beat Zingano with an armbar in 14 seconds.
    [Show full text]
  • Wrestling MATTEL WWE Please Mark the Quantity You Have to Sell in the Column with the Red Arrow
    Brian's Toys WWE Wrestling Buy List Mattel / Jakks Pacific Quantity Buy List Name Line Manufacturer Year Released Class Mfr Number UPC you have TOTAL Notes Price to sell Last Updated: April 14, 2017 Questions/Concerns/Other Full Name: Address: Delivery Address: W730 State Road 35 Phone: Fountain City, WI 54629 Tel: 608.687.7572 ext: 3 E-mail: Referred By (please fill in) Fax: 608.687.7573 Email: [email protected] Brian’s Toys will require a list of your items if you are interested in receiving a price quote on your collection. It is very important that we have an accurate description of your items so that we can give you an accurate price quote. By following the below format, Guidelines for you will help ensure an accurate quote for your collection. As an alternative to this excel form, we have a webapp available for Selling Your Collection http://buylist.brianstoys.com/lines/Wrestling/toys . The buy list prices reflect items mint in their original packaging. Before we can confirm your quote, we will need to know what items you have to sell. The below list is split into two categories, Wrestling by Mattel and Wrestling by Jakks Pacific. Within those two categories are subcategories for STEP 1 series and sub-line. Search for each of your items and mark the quantity you want to sell in the column with the red arrow. STEP 2 Once the list is complete, please mail, fax, or e-mail to us. If you use this form, we will confirm your quote within 1-2 business days.
    [Show full text]
  • British Wrestling Dvds Classic British Wrestling
    BRITISH WRESTLING DVDS WWW.BRITISHWRESTLINGDVDS.VZE.COM For Any Enquiries, Please Email Me At [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASSIC BRITISH WRESTLING Hello again, grapple fans. Good afternoon to you and welcome to the 'Classic British Wrestling' section. Kent Walton introduces classic bouts featuring classic wrestlers from all over the UK. This section has now been updated with match locations and dates. In most cases, the dates shown are air dates, rather than the dates they were taped. CLASSIC BRITISH WRESTLING VOL 1 1. Kendo Nagasaki & Blondie Barratt vs. Robbie Brookside & Steve Regal (Bedworth, 15/10/1988) 2. Brian Maxine vs. Lucky Gordon (Bedworth, 15/10/1988) 3. Big Daddy & Tom Thumb vs. Drew McDonald & Sid Cooper (Everton, 2/7/1988) 4. Mel Stuart vs. Greg Valentine (Everton, 9/7/1988) 5. Bill Pearl vs. Greg Valentine (Nottingham, 18/7/1987) 6. Catweazle vs. Ian Wilson (Catford, 11/7/1987) 7. Sid Cooper & Zoltan Boscik vs. Jeff Kerry & Pete Collins (Broxbourne, 6/6/1987) 8. Pat Patton & Greg Valentine vs. Kurt & Karl Heinz (Broxbourne, 6/6/1987) 9. Sid Cooper & Zoltan Boscik vs. Greg Valentine & Pat Patton (Broxbourne, 6/6/1987) 10. Giant Haystacks vs. Jamaica George (Adwick Le Street, 20/6/1987) 11. Terry Rudge vs. Bully Boy Muir (Dartford, 27/8/1988) 12. Big Daddy & Pat Patton vs. Rasputin & Anaconda (Dartford, 27/8/1988) 13. Greg Valentine vs. Mr X (Dartford, 3/9/1988) 14. Giant Haystacks & King Kong Kirk vs. Marty Jones & Steve Logan (Nottingham, 25/7/1987) 15. Kid McCoy vs. Blackjack Mulligan (Burnley, 16/4/1988) 16.
    [Show full text]
  • Mecca of the Squared Circle Mecca of the Squared Circle
    “His face is a crimson mask”—just one example Wrestling legends Ric Flair and Gordon Solie of a phrase coined by legendary wrestling play-by-play photo courtesy Gene Gordon czar Gordon Solie, a man who held a pivotal role in ©Scooter Lesley promoting the mass appeal of Florida wrestling. Watching Championship Wrestling from Florida was a staple of life for many Floridians. The fans were both overt and closeted, but they all knew the flashy moves and big finishes. CWF became a top-rated statewide soap opera for the unwashed masses from the early 1950s to the late ’80s. Stars such as Eddie & Mike Graham, The Great Malenko, Buddy Colt, Jack & Jerry Brisco, Dory & Terry Funk, and Kurt & Karl Von Brauner, accompanied by their manager “Gentleman” Saul Weingroff, comprised the main attraction for a circus made up of high flyers and strongmen, heels and baby faces—and we were the stunned audience. Cowboy Luttrall drove the shows’ success. In the 1940s, his challenge of Joe Lewis to a boxer vs. wrestler match became his claim to fame. Lewis won, but Cowboy made a name for himself. The rest is history. Luttrall had an eye for talent, he quickly recruited legends such as Eddie Graham and his “brother” Dr. Jerry Graham, Hans Schmidt, Buddy “Killer” Austin, Ray Villmer, and one of the most hated combos in the history of the game—Kurt & Karl Von Brauner, the German Twins. World War II was not far removed from the memories of those attending the shows at venues such as Tampa’s Fort Homer Hesterly Armory.
    [Show full text]
  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter February 24, 1992
    Wrestling Observer Newsletter February 24, 1992 A few weeks ago I started hearing speculation about the significant lost revenue from those avenues. A potential sprint possible demise of Hulk Hogan and even the potential demise race by sponsors in the wrong direction and domino effect of of Titan Sports. While in a worst-case scenario of what could television stations which would cause a lessening of exposure happen, one couldn't completely rule that out as a possibility. would indirectly lead to a major effect on live attendance and all But it was maybe a 200-to-one longshot, at best. Most of this other revenue sources. At the same time, a promoter like Don talk was incredibly premature and so unlikely at the time that it King, who in comparison makes Vince McMahon seem like a didn't seem to be worth serious discussion. saint, has survived and prospered even though most Americans have an idea of what kind of a person he really is. People will It's still premature. It's still unlikely. But it's also worth serious pay money to see an entertainment/sport even if the owner has discussion. Make no mistake about it. Friday night, if it were not a shady rep forever because they are paying to see the for some incredible luck, the Titan empire may have been in a performers. But boxing isn't marketed as a kids show and aired race to avoid crumbling before Wrestlemania. Even with the in syndication primarily on Saturday mornings, so parts of that incredible luck, it may be too late for Titan to inevitably avoid analogy doesn't hold up.
    [Show full text]
  • Glorydaysofpaul Boesch's
    HoustonChronicleLife&Entertainment Houston Chronicle | Sunday, July 19,2015 |HoustonChronicle.com and Chron.com @HoustonChron Section G 777 ZEST ‘MotownIt’s allabout the music in’ Joan Marcus Krisha Marcano,fromleft,Allison Semmes and Trisha Jeffrey star in first national tour of “Motown, The Musical.” INSIDE TwoHoustonians star in the ensembletouring production By Joey Guerra Jr.Both grewuphere and have been What do these with the tour since it kickedofflast HSPVA grads Motown —the label, the music, year. the movement—made superstars “Every time we do this show, miss about out of Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson there’s something Ilearn about the Houston? and MichaelJackson. TwoHouston powerofMotown —the artists, Ashley Támar Davis: nativesare hoping “Motown: The the songwriters, from the secretar- Family, home cooking Musical”will put them on the map, ies to Mr.Gordy,”Davis says.“The and Houston’sartsscene. as well. common threadisthey hadadesire Jarvis Manning Broadway’s “Motown”extends to merge the gapbetween races and Jr.:Whataburger— theater’s recentspate of “juke- cultures.” and CreamBurgerfor box” musicals, showsbuilt Davis is bestknown by her strawberry shakes. on pop catalogs. In this case, stagename,Támar.She sang the unifying factor is not a THEATER the leadvocals with Prince particular singer or group, on his Grammy-nominated but arecord producer.With song “Beautiful, Loved Gordy tells book by BerryGordy, based and Blessed.” Shealso on his autobiography, the show collaborated with Tyler his story in chronicles Gordy’sfounding and Perryonseveral “Madea” operation of the Motown record stageplays. amemoir label, and includescovers of the Shewas in the group manyMotown hits, performed by an Girl’s Tyme with Beyoncé, Berry Gordywanted JARVIS Motowntobea ensemble cast.
    [Show full text]
  • BASE CARDS 1 Adam Rose 2 Alberto Del Rio 3 Alicia Fox 4 the Ascension 5 Becky Lynch 6 Big Show 7 Bo Dallas 8 Booker T 9 Brie
    BASE CARDS 1 Adam Rose 2 Alberto Del Rio 3 Alicia Fox 4 The Ascension 5 Becky Lynch 6 Big Show 7 Bo Dallas 8 Booker T 9 Brie Bella 10 Bubba Ray Dudley 11 The Bunny 12 Byron Saxton 13 Cesaro 14 Charlotte 15 Corey Graves 16 Curtis Axel 17 D-Von Dudley 18 Damien Sandow 19 Dolph Ziggler 20 Fandango 21 Goldust 22 Jason Albert 23 JBL 24 Jerry "The King" Lawler 25 Kalisto 26 Kevin Owens 27 Lana 28 Mandy Rose 29 Mark Henry 30 The Miz 31 Naomi 32 Natalya 33 Neville 34 Nikki Bella 35 Paige 36 Titus O'Neil 37 R-Truth 38 Rusev 39 Ryback 40 Sasha Banks 41 Sin Cara 42 Stardust 43 Summer Rae 44 Tamina 45 Tyler Breeze 46 Tyson Kidd 47 The Usos 48 William Regal 49 Zeb Colter 50 Alundra Blayze 51 "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes 52 Andre The Giant 53 Bam Bam Bigelow 54 Barry Windham 55 Batista 56 The Brain Busters 57 The British Bulldog 58 The Bushwhackers 59 Christian 60 "Dangerous" Danny Davis 61 Doink The Clown 62 Edge 63 Eve Torres 64 George "The Animal" Steele 65 The Godfather 66 Irwin R. Schyster 67 Jake "The Snake" Roberts 68 Jim Ross 69 J.J. Dillon 70 Kamala 71 Kerry Von Erich 72 Kevin Nash 73 Kevin Von Erich 74 Lita 75 "Macho King" Randy Savage 76 Mike Rotunda 77 "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase 78 Miss Elizabeth 79 Mr. X 80 The Nasty Boys 81 The Natural Disasters 82 Bret "Hit Man" Hart 83 Papa Shango 84 Ric Flair 85 Rikishi 86 Road Dogg 87 Rob Van Dam 88 Faarooq 89 Rowdy Roddy Piper 90 Santino Marella 91 Scott Hall 92 Sensational Sherri 93 Shawn Michaels 94 Stevie Ray 95 "Superstar" Billy Graham 96 Tatsumi Fujinami 97 Trish Stratus 98 Ultimate
    [Show full text]