The Rise and Fall of the Legendary Von Erich Wrestling Dynasty

A father and his sons. The father becomes an accomplished and renowned Superstar. Five of his six sons follow in their dad's footsteps to compete inside the ... The Von Erichs were a family of wrestlers who became folk heroes in their native Texas during the territories era of the 1970s and '80s. The ... The Von Erichs Members: Fritz Von Erich, Kevin Von Erich, Kerry Von Erich, David Von Erich, Mike Von Erich, Chris Von Erich, Lance Von Erich. For Texas Monthly staff writer John Spong, the Von Erichs' story wasn't just one of tragedy. It's the story of a survivor. Kevin Von Erich (real last name Adkisson) and his wife Pam still live on the ranch in Boerne, Texas, which includes a barn that they rent out for weddings. How the real family at the center of the new film 'The Iron Claw' made wrestling history—amid tragedy. Fritz Von Erich passed away from brain and lung cancer in 1997 at the age of 68. He was married to Doris Adkisson, whom he had all six kids with ... It means a lot for the Von Erich family and, not to kiss Tony [Khan's] butt, but he kind of single-handedly is keeping the Von Erich name and ... Kevin Von · Erich is the sole surviving child of Fritz (Jack Adkisson) and Doris Adkisson. The third generation of Von Erichs is currently forming. Kevin's sons ... Here's an in-depth look at the Von Erich family's harrowing, yet true story, starting with patriarch Fritz's entry into the world of professional wrestling.