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

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).

Mike von Erich Profile Index

Profile Info

GenderMale
Real NameMichael Brett Adkisson
Ring Names
- Mike Von Erich (May 28, 1983 - April 12, 1987)
Born March 2, 1964
Died April 12, 1987 (aged 23)
NationalityUnited States
Birth PlaceDallas, 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)
Promotions History
Promotion from to
PromotionWCCW November 24, 1983 March 27, 1987
PromotionNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight January 2, 1987 January 15, 1987
PromotionNWA May 28, 1983 February 14, 1986
Images History

May 1983
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to
Face May 28, 1983 April 12, 1987

Promotion	from	to
PromotionWCCW	November 24, 1983	March 27, 1987
PromotionNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight	January 2, 1987	January 15, 1987
PromotionNWA	May 28, 1983	February 14, 1986

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

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

Titles & Accomplishments

Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Groups, The Von Erichs (Year2009)
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)