David von Erich: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

David von Erich - Pro Wrestlers Database

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).

David von Erich Profile Index

Profile Info

GenderMale
Real NameDavid Alan Adkisson
Ring Names
- David von Erich (June 11, 1977 - February 10, 1984)
Born July 22, 1958
Died February 10, 1984 (aged 25)
NationalityUnited States
Birth PlaceDallas, Texas
Billed From
- Dallas, Texas
Height 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Weight
- 235 lbs (107 kg)
NicknamesThe Yellow Rose of Texas; The Iron Nail

Career History

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

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionNWA, BTW DALLAS	June 11, 1977	February 10, 1984
PromotionCSW, SLWC	November 18, 1981	January 6, 1984
PromotionMSW	February 5, 1983	November 19, 1983
PromotionCWF	December 15, 1981	July 18, 1982
PromotionSLWC	February 17, 1978	November 17, 1981
PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	May 22, 1981	June 11, 1981
PromotionGAC	January 6, 1978	September 28, 1979
PromotionWSS	June 28, 1978	August 23, 1979
PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	May 25, 1979	June 14, 1979
PromotionSWCW	May 31, 1978	December 16, 1978
PromotionNWA TRI STATE	September 26, 1977	November 6, 1977
PromotionGCW	October 11, 1977	October 28, 1977

Images History

Jun 1977
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to
Face June 11, 1977 February 10, 1984

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

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

Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Groups, The Von Erichs (Year2009)
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)
NWA Western States Sports
- 1 NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (with Kevin von Erich)
St. Louis Wrestling Club
- 1 NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship
Other Accomplishments
- St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2016)
- PWI Stanley Weston Award (1984)
- 23° in the PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with Kevin, Kerry & Mike von Erich)