Kerry Von Erich

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
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(m. 1983; div. 1992)​
Children2, including Lacey Von Erich
FamilyVon Erich
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Cosmic Cowboy #2
Kerry Von Erich[1]
Texas Tornado[2][1]
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[3]
Billed weight254 lb (115 kg)[3]
Billed fromDenton, Texas, U.S.[3]
Trained byFritz Von Erich[2]
DebutMay 7, 1978[2][4]

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.[2][1][5] He is best known for his time with his father's promotion World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), where he spent the first 11 years of his career, and his time in World Wrestling Federation (WWF), under the ring name Texas Tornado. Adkisson held forty championships in various promotions during his career. Among other accolades, he was a one-time NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion,[6] four-time WCWA World Heavyweight Champion,[7] and one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion.[8]

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  3. ^ a b c Shields, Brian; Sullivan, Kevin (2009). WWE Encyclopedia. Dorling Kindersley. p. 171. ISBN 978-0-7566-4190-0.
  4. ^ "Wrestling 85: Interview 85:Kerry Von Erich". Stanley Weston. Spring 1985. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  5. ^ "Von Erich Family Profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved March 5, 2008.
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