The Von Erichs A Story of Triumph, Tragedy, and Unbreakable Spirit

The Von Erich family is a wrestling family. Their actual birth names are "Adkisson", but every member of the family that went into the wrestling business ... For Texas Monthly staff writer John Spong, the Von Erichs' story wasn't just one of tragedy. It's the story of a survivor. But before Kerry and his brothers became stars of the ring, their father, Fritz Von Erich, was a pioneer of the sport who launched his own ... "World Class Tropes": · In Japan, Fritz was known as "Tetsu no Tsume" ("The Iron Claw"). · Kevin was "The Golden Warrior". · David was "The Yellow Rose of Texas ... While many speculated that it was a drug overdose, a claim that was heightened by the fact that wrestler Bruiser Brody got rid of drugs by ... 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. Fritz Von Erich and his wife Doris had lost five of their six sons. Their grief was unfathomable. The only surviving son is Kevin who's still ... The Von Erichs' story is about tragedy—but also about a survivor. Writer John Spong reflects on why 'The Iron Claw' family still resonates ... The Von Erichs are expected to wrestle at AEW All In this summer. This will be in the Von Erich Family's home territory of Texas. An error ... Professional wrestler, Fritz Von Erich (Jack Adkisson), and his wife, Dorris, had 6 total children and they all were boys.