Kevin von Erich

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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Kevin 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.

Kevin Ross Adkissonn was born in Belleville, Illinois on May 15, 1957, and he is currently 68 years old.

He is currently an Ambassador and Coach, working for All Elite Wrestling.

Kevin von Erich has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.

Kevin 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).

Kevin von Erich Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameKevin Ross Adkissonn
  • Ring Names
    • Kevin von Erich (August 2, 1976 - January 21, 1995)
  • Born May 15, 1957 (age 68)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceBelleville, Illinois
  • Billed From
    • Denton, Texas
  • Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
  • Weight
    • 222 lbs (101 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Golden Warrior; The Barefoot Boy

Career History

  • Roles

    • Ambassador (July 10, 2025 - Present)
    • Coach (July 10, 2025 - Present)
    • Commissioner (January 15, 2012 - November 10, 2013)
    • Wrestler (August 2, 1976 - January 21, 1995)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWJuly 10, 2025Present
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHJanuary 15, 2012November 10, 2013
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWANovember 24, 1994January 21, 1995
    PromotionGlobal Wrestling FederationGWFApril 2, 1993April 2, 1993
    PromotionWorld Class Championship WrestlingWCCWAugust 2, 1976November 2, 1990
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAFebruary 4, 1989August 3, 1990
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight June 1, 1987December 7, 1987
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAAugust 2, 1976February 14, 1986
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight October 4, 1985February 6, 1986
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWSeptember 23, 1984September 22, 1985
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACOctober 26, 1984April 7, 1985
    PromotionPolynesian Pacific Championship WrestlingPPWAugust 15, 1984December 19, 1984
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWAugust 18, 1982June 5, 1983
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMay 15, 1982May 29, 1982
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWAugust 8, 1981September 19, 1981
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight May 22, 1981June 11, 1981
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCSeptember 30, 1978January 23, 1981
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACJanuary 6, 1978July 4, 1980
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSJune 22, 1978August 23, 1979
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight May 25, 1979June 14, 1979
    PromotionSouthwest Championship WrestlingSWCWMay 3, 1978September 6, 1978

  • Images History

    Apr 2009
    Apr 2009
    Aug 1976
    Aug 1976

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    TweenerFebruary 10, 1984January 21, 1995
    FaceDecember 25, 1982February 10, 1984
    TweenerAugust 2, 1976December 24, 1982

  • Finishers

    • Iron Claw - Clawhold (August 2, 1976 - January 21, 1995)
    • Diving Crossbody (August 2, 1976 - January 21, 1995)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent - Single (August 10, 1976 - November 2, 1990)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance

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

    • 5 NWA American Heavyweight Championship
    • 4 NWA American Tag Team Championship (2 with Kerry von Erich, 1 with David von Erich, 1 with El Halcon)
    • 2 NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with David von Erich)
    • 7 NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (2 with David & Kerry von Erich, 1 with Fritz von Erich & Mike von Erich, 2 with Kerry & Mike von Erich, 1 with Kerry von Erich & Brian Adias)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas Version) (with David von Erich)
    • 1 WCCW Television Championship
    • 2 WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WCWA World Heavyweight Championship
    • 4 WCWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 with Kerry & Lance von Erich, 1 with Mike & Lance von Erich, 1 with Chris Adams & Steve Simpson, 1 with Kerry von Erich & Michael Hayes)
    • 3 WCWA World Tag Team Championship (with Kerry von Erich)

    All Japan Pro Wrestling

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

    NWA Southwest

    • 1 NWA North American Heavyweight Championship

    St. Louis Wrestling Club

    • 1 NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship

    Western States Sports

    • 1 NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (with David von Erich)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2016)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement/Lou Thesz Award (2017)
    • 23° in the PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with David, Mike and Kerry von Erich)
    • WON Feud of the Year (1983, 1984 - with Kerry & Mike von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds)
    • WON Match of the Year (1984 - with Mike & Kerry von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds, Anything Goes match on 07/04)

Teams & Relations

Kevin Von Erich Games Appearances (5)

WWE Main Series (2/26)

Kevin Von Erich
WWE 2K18
Kevin Von Erich
WWE 2K17

Other Games (3)

Kevin Von Erich
Showdown Legends Of Wrestling
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Legends Of Wrestling 2
Kevin Von Erich
Legends Of Wrestling

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