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Fritz Von Erich. 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.
Dec 22, 2023 · Fritz Von Erich was a pioneer of professional wrestling who founded World Class Championship Wrestling and popularized the iron claw hold. He had six sons, five of whom became wrestlers and died young, while he survived lung cancer and was buried with his family.
Jan 12, 2023 · Learn about the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a legendary wrestling clan that produced Fritz, Jack, Kevin, David and Kerry. Discover how they achieved fame, fortune and infamy in the ring, and how they faced personal demons and losses.
May 13, 2024 · Learn about the Von Erich family, a legendary wrestling clan that faced personal tragedies and a mysterious curse. The Iron Claw, a new movie starring Zac Efron, dramatizes their rise and fall.
Family patriarch Fritz Von Erich, 1976. Fritz Von Erich was born Jack Barton Adkisson on August 16, 1929, in Jewett, Texas. Originally trained by Stu Hart, Fritz became a top star in many National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) promotions, most notably in St. Louis and in World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW).
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Fritz and Doris Von Erich got divorced in July 1992 in real life. This means their marriage ended nearly a year before Kerry's death in 1993. The Iron Claw changes the true story. and...
