Mike von Erich: Profile, Career, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Gimmick Evolution and Stats

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

Michael Brett Adkisson was born in Dallas, Texas on March 2, 1964.

He died on April 12, 1987 at the age of 23.

Mike 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 Michael Brett Adkisson

Ring Names

Mike Von Erich ( May 28, 1983 - April 12, 1987)

Born March 2, 1964

Died April 12, 1987 (aged 23)

Nationality

United States

Birth Place Dallas, Texas

Billed From

Dallas, Texas

Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)

Weight

238 lbs (108 kg)

Career History

Roles

Wrestler ( May 28, 1983 - April 12, 1987)

Companies / Promotions

Promotion	from	to
Promotion WCCW	November 24, 1983	March 27, 1987
Promotion NJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight	January 2, 1987	January 15, 1987
Promotion NWA	May 28, 1983	August 9, 1985

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	from	to
Face	May 28, 1983	April 12, 1987

Images

May 1983

Finishers

Iron Claw - Clawhold ( May 28, 1983 - April 12, 1987)

Titles & Accomplishments

Hall of Fame

WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2009, Groups, The Von Erichs

Titles Won

World Class Championship Wrestling

1 NWA American Heavyweight Championship
4 NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (3 with Kerry & Kevin von Erich, 1 with Kevin & Lance von Erich)
1 WCCW Middle Eastern Championship

Other Accomplishments

PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1985)
PWI Rookie of the Year (1984)
23° in the PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with Kevin, Kerry & David von Erich)
WON Feud of the Year (1983, 1984 - with Kerry & Kevin von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds)
WON Match of the Year (1984 - with Kerry & Kevin von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds, Anything Goes match on 07/04)