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 67 years old.
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
- Gender Male
- Real Name Kevin Ross Adkissonn
- Ring Names
- Kevin von Erich ( August 2, 1976 - January 21, 1995)
- Born May 15, 1957 (age 67)
- Nationality United States
- Birth Place Belleville, Illinois
- Billed From
- Denton, Texas
- Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight
- 222 lbs (101 kg)
- Nicknames The Golden Warrior; The Barefoot Boy
Career History
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Roles
- Commissioner ( January 15, 2012 - November 10, 2013)
- Wrestler ( August 2, 1976 - January 21, 1995)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion NOAH January 15, 2012 November 10, 2013 Promotion NWA November 24, 1994 January 21, 1995 Promotion WCCW August 2, 1976 November 2, 1990 Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight June 1, 1987 December 7, 1987 Promotion BTW DALLAS August 2, 1976 February 14, 1986 Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight October 4, 1985 February 6, 1986 Promotion MSW September 23, 1984 September 22, 1985 Promotion GAC October 26, 1984 April 7, 1985 Promotion MSW August 18, 1982 June 5, 1983 Promotion CWF May 15, 1982 May 29, 1982 Promotion GCW August 8, 1981 September 19, 1981 Promotion AJPWBrand Heavyweight May 22, 1981 June 11, 1981 Promotion GAC January 6, 1978 July 4, 1980 Promotion NWA WSS June 22, 1978 August 23, 1979 Promotion AJPWBrand Heavyweight May 25, 1979 June 14, 1979 Promotion SWCW May 3, 1978 September 6, 1978 -
Images History
Apr 2009Aug 1976 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Tweener February 10, 1984 January 21, 1995 Face December 25, 1982 February 10, 1984 Tweener August 2, 1976 December 24, 1982
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Finishers
- Iron Claw - Clawhold ( August 2, 1976 - January 21, 1995)
- Diving Crossbody ( August 2, 1976 - January 21, 1995)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent - Single ( August 10, 1976 - November 2, 1990)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2009, Groups , The Von Erichs
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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)
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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
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Cosmic Cowboys - Kerry von Erich ( August 15, 1978 - June 19, 1990)
- The Von Erichs - Chris von Erich, David von Erich, Fritz von Erich, Kerry von Erich, Mike von Erich , Lance von Erich ( August 22, 1977 - November 2, 1990)
- Managed Wrestlers Marshall von Erich, Ross von Erich
- Family
- Fritz von Erich - Father
- Chris von Erich, David von Erich, Kerry von Erich, Mike von Erich - Brothers
- Marshall von Erich, Ross von Erich - Sons
- Lacey von Erich - Niece