The Von Erich Legacy A Haunting Tale of Loss and Redemption

drowned in a freak accident in 1959, David died from enteritis in 1984 at age 25, and Mike, Chris, and Kerry all died by suicide, respectively in 1987 at age 23 ... DAVE KNOWS that the Von Erich Family, from the WWE to the NWA, is one of the biggest families in all of wrestling. The Iron Claw portrays the tragic side of the Dallas wrestling dynasty. Watching the Von Erichs' matches reminds us of their days of glory. For Texas Monthly staff writer John Spong, the Von Erichs' story wasn't just one of tragedy. It's the story of a survivor. The Von Erichs' story is about tragedy—but also about a survivor. Writer John Spong reflects on why 'The Iron Claw' family still resonates ... When it comes to professional wrestling families, the Von Erich wrestling family in Texas is infamous for many reasons - some good and some ... The last surviving brother of the legendary Von Erich wrestling dynasty revisits the tragedy that plagued his once iconic family. Trigger Warning: Talk of suicide. In the early 80s, the Von Erich family was wrestling royalty. An unstoppable wrestling dynasty founded by ... The Iron Claw is a movie that was released in theaters Christmas weekend about an iconic wrestling family, The Von Erichs, who popularized the wrestling hold ... 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 ...