David Adkisson

Birth : 1958-07-22, Dallas, Texas, USA

Death : 1984-02-10

History

David Alan Adkisson was an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name David Von Erich. A member of the Von Erich Family, Von Erich is best known for his appearances with World Class Championship Wrestling, the Dallas, Texas-based professional wrestling promotion owned by his father, Fritz Von Erich. Von Erich was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.

Profile

Movies

The Iron Claw

In Memory Of

The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.

WWE: The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling

Self

Documentary that chronicles the story of the Von Erich family, siblings and wrestlers who attained the heights of championship glory but who also struggled with despair, tragedy and suicide.

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83

David Von Erich

The most wonderful time of the year sees some intense action inside the squared circle in The Lone Star State.

WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83

David von Erich

Kerry Von Erich and Michael Hayes clash in a steel cage in a loser leaves town match.

WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)

David Von Erich

Kevin Von Erich tangles with NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Harley Race with the 'Ten Pounds of Gold' up for grabs!

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '82

David Von Erich

Kerry Von Erich faces Ric Flair in a bloody Steel Cage Match with Michael "P.S" Hayes as referee with the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship hanging in the balance!

WCCW Star Wars (August 1982)

David Von Erich

It's Kerry Von Erich vs. Ric Flair with the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship on the line in a grueling best 2 of 3 falls contest!

WCCW Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show

David Von Erich

The Texas Legend rides off into the sunset. but tries to take down a mountain of a man in Big Daddy Bundy and take his Texas Championship before the sun sets.

NWA Sam Muchnick Retirement Show

David Von Erich

Beloved promoter Sam Muchnick says farewell to the sport of kings in St. Louis with an All-Star card!

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81

David Von Erich

Christmas Day bring the action and excitement of World Class Championship Wrestling comes in the form of season's beatings when the Von Erich boys ride into town.

WCCW Star Wars (February 1981)

David Von Erich

Kerry Von Erich gets his shot at the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship. But to become a champion "The Modern-Day Warrior" will need to topple NWA kingpin Harley Race.