David von Erich: Profile, Career, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Gimmick Evolution and Stats

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of David von Erich, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

David Alan Adkisson was born in Dallas, Texas on July 22, 1958.

He died on February 10, 1984 at the age of 25.

David von Erich was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Von Erichs).

Profile Info

Gender Male

Real Name David Alan Adkisson

Ring Names

David von Erich ( June 11, 1977 - February 10, 1984)

Height 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)

Weight

235 lbs (107 kg)

Born July 22, 1958

Died February 10, 1984 (aged 25)

Birth Place Dallas, Texas

Billed From

Dallas, Texas

Nicknames The Yellow Rose of Texas; The Iron Nail

Career History

Roles

Wrestler ( June 11, 1977 - February 10, 1984)

Companies / Promotions

Promotion	from	to
Promotion NWA WCCW	June 11, 1977	February 10, 1984
Promotion AJPW	May 22, 1981	June 11, 1981
Promotion AJPW	May 25, 1979	June 14, 1979

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	from	to
Face	June 11, 1977	February 10, 1984

Images

Jun 1977

Finishers

Iron Claw - Clawhold ( June 11, 1977 - February 10, 1984)
Running High Knee ( June 11, 1977 - February 10, 1984)
Sleeper Hold ( June 11, 1977 - February 10, 1984)

Theme Songs

Theme Song "Texas (When I Die)" by Tanya Tucker - Single ( July 18, 1977 - February 10, 1984)

Titles & Accomplishments

Hall of Fame

WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2009, Groups, The Von Erichs

Titles Won

NWA Big Time Wrestling / World Class Championship Wrestling

1 NWA American Tag Team Championship (with Kevin von Erich)
8 NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
2 NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with Kevin von Erich)
1 NWA United National Championship
2 NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (with Kevin von Erich & Kerry von Erich)
1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Kevin Von Erich)

All Japan Pro Wrestling

1 AJPW All Asia Tag Team Championship (with Kevin von Erich)

Championship Wrestling from Florida

1 NWA Florida Television Championship
1 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Dory Funk Jr.)
1 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)