Kerry von Erich

Known as: Kerry von Erich, The Texas Tornado
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Kerry 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.

Kerry Gene Adkisson was born in Niagara Falls, New York on February 3, 1960.

He died on February 18, 1993 at the age of 33.

Kerry von Erich is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.

Kerry 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).

Kerry von Erich Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameKerry Gene Adkisson
  • Ring Names
    • Kerry von Erich (August 2, 1992 - February 18, 1993)
    • The Texas Tornado (July 28, 1990 - August 1, 1992)
    • Kerry von Erich (August 14, 1978 - July 27, 1990)
  • Born February 3, 1960
  • Died February 18, 1993 (aged 33)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceNiagara Falls, New York
  • Billed From
    • Denton, Texas
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 254 lbs (115 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Texas Tornado; The Modern Day Warrior

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (August 14, 1978 - February 18, 1993)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionGlobal Wrestling FederationGWFNovember 27, 1992February 18, 1993
    PromotionEastern Championship WrestlingECWJanuary 23, 1993January 23, 1993
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJuly 28, 1990August 1, 1992
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWARJuly 14, 1992July 15, 1992
    PromotionSuper World SportsSWSNovember 8, 1991December 12, 1991
    PromotionSuper World SportsSWSMarch 30, 1991March 30, 1991
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAFebruary 4, 1989July 8, 1990
    PromotionWorld Class Championship WrestlingWCCWAugust 14, 1978December 25, 1989
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling AssociationCWAMay 2, 1988January 30, 1989
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight November 30, 1987December 19, 1988
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AllianceWWA KSMay 26, 1988July 16, 1988
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight October 4, 1985May 29, 1986
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAAugust 14, 1978February 14, 1986
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWFebruary 5, 1983September 22, 1985
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJune 1, 1984July 12, 1985
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACDecember 27, 1984May 3, 1985
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWJanuary 22, 1982May 13, 1983
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCApril 3, 1981May 13, 1983
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMarch 16, 1982May 30, 1982
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWMay 1, 1981November 26, 1981
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACJuly 13, 1979August 8, 1980

  • Images History

    Aug 1978
    Aug 1978

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceAugust 14, 1978February 18, 1993

  • Finishers

    • Iron Claw - Clawhold (August 14, 1978 - February 18, 1993)
    • Tornado Punch - Discus Punch (July 28, 1990 - February 18, 1993)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Tornado Warning" by Jim Johnston - Single (July 28, 1990 - August 1, 1992)
    • Theme Song"Call Me" by Blondie - Single (August 14, 1978 - December 25, 1989)
    • Theme Song"Jump" by Van Halen - Single (November 30, 1987 - December 19, 1988)
    • Theme Song"Bad Seamstress Blues/Fallin' Apart at the Seams" by Cinderella - Single (October 4, 1985 - May 29, 1986)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance

    World Wrestling Entertainment

  • NWA Big Time Wrestling / World Class Championship Wrestling / World Class Wrestling Association

    • 5 NWA American Heavyweight Championship
    • 6 NWA American Tag Team Championship (3 with Bruiser Brody, 2 with Kevin von Erich, 1 with Al Madril)
    • 3 NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
    • 3 NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (1 with Bruiser Brody, 1 with Skip Young, 1 with Tiger Conway Jr.)
    • 6 NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (2 with David & Kevin von Erich, 1 with Kevin & Mike von Erich, 1 with Kevin von Erich & Brian Adias, 1 with Lance & Kevin von Erich, 1 with Kevin von Erich & Michael Hayes)
    • 3 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (1 with Al Madril, 2 with Terry Orndorff)
    • 4 WCWA World Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 WCWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 with Kevin & Lance von Erich, 1 with Kevin von Erich & Michael Hayes)
    • 4 WCWA World Tag Team Championship (3 with Kevin von Erich, 1 with Jeff Jarrett)

    St. Louis Wrestling Club

    • 1 NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship

    Texas Wrestling Federation

    • 1 TWF Texas Heavyweight Championship

    United States Wrestling Federation

    • 1 USWF Texas Heavyweight Championship

    World Wide Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 WWWA Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2016)
    • PWI Match of the Year (1984, vs. Ric Flair at WCCW Parade of Champions 1)
    • PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1984)
    • 24° in the PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
    • 23° in the PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with David, Mike & Kevin von Erich)
    • WON Feud of the Year (1983, 1984 - with Kevin & Mike von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds)
    • WON Match of the Year (1984 - with Kevin & Mike von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds, Anything Goes match on 07/04)

Teams & Relations

Kerry Von Erich Games Appearances (5)

WWE Main Series (2/26)

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WWE 2K18
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WWE 2K17

Other Games (3)

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Showdown Legends Of Wrestling
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Legends Of Wrestling

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