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

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 66 years old.

He is currently a Commissioner, working for NOAH, under the name of Kevin von Erich.

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).

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 66)
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

Roles
- Commissioner ( January 15, 2012 - Present)
- Wrestler ( August 2, 1976 - January 21, 1995)

Promotions / Brands

Promotion	from	to
Promotion NOAH	January 15, 2012	Present
Promotion NWA	November 24, 1994	January 21, 1995
Promotion WCCW	August 10, 1976	November 2, 1990
Promotion NJPW	June 1, 1987	December 7, 1987
Promotion NJPW	October 4, 1985	February 6, 1986
Promotion AJPW	May 22, 1981	June 11, 1981
Promotion AJPW	May 25, 1979	June 14, 1979

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
Images

Apr 2009
Aug 1976

Alignment	from	to
Tweener	February 10, 1984	January 21, 1995
Face	December 25, 1982	February 10, 1984
Tweener	August 2, 1976	December 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

Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2009, Groups, The Von Erichs
Titles Won
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)