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Jan 27, 2023 · “The Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich — a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion — was battling addiction when he took his motorcycle out for a spin in Argyle, Texas, on June 4, 1986. While attempting to pass a truck on a two-lane road, Von Erich crashed into the back of a police car.
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.
Feb 18, 1993 · Kerry Von Erich. Professional Wrestler. Known as The Modern Day Warrior, he was the 3rd Von Erich brother to turn professional, making his debut in 1979. He was a former NWA World Heavyweight, WWF Intercontinental and WCWA World champion.
May 22, 2024 · Kerry Von Erich was a top star in WCCW and across the NWA. A terrible accident in 1986 resulted in the partial loss of his right foot. After a long road to recovery, Kerry Von Erich still couldn't wrestle like he did before.
Jan 16, 2020 · Days later Kerry Von Erich (aka Texas Tornado in WWF) would commit suicide on his father's property. Black Bart was very close to Kerry, having wrestled him not just numerous times in WCCW...
May 2, 2019 · 549K views 5 years ago #darksideofthering #wrestling. At the height of his fame as the Texas Tornado, Kerry Von Erich's greatest battles were outside of the ring. ...more.
Dec 22, 2023 · Kerry Von Erich died by suicide on February 18, 1993, at his father’s ranch. He died from a single gunshot to the heart. In 1986, Kerry was involved in a motorcycle accident where he...
Feb 4, 2021 · The big news in the wrestling world back in early 1993 was the suicide of Kerry Von Erich. While the Main Event Marks were both too young to know about it when it happened, they memorialize...
It’s been over 30 years since Kerry Von Erich died by suicide, signifying the end of an era for the Von Erich wrestling dynasty, whose notoriety for personal tragedies by that point had...
Apr 30, 2023 · That night, the Sportatorium was hosting a benefit memorial for the children of wrestler Kerry Von Erich, a member of the famed Von Erich wrestling family of North Texas. The fan favorite...
