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Kevin Von Erich

Kevin Von Erich

Nickname: High Flying; The Golden Warrior

Height: 6' 2"

Weight: 235 lbs

From: Denton County, TX

Birthday: May 15th

Pro Debut: August 9,1976

Aliases: Cosmic Cowboy #1

Feds Worked For: MSW, PZWA, SoCW, TSW, USWA, WCCW, WCW92, AWA, GWF, MLW, NWA, ROH, TNA, WWF, All Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), Big Time Wrestling (MI/OH), Central States Wrestling (IA/KS/MO), Championship Wrestling from Florida (FL), Continental Wrestling Association (AL/TN), Empresa Mexicana De La Lucha Libre (Mexico), Georgia Championship Wrestling (GA), Gulf Athletic Club (TX), International World Class Championship Wrestling (CT/ME/NJ/NY/PA/VY), Los Angeles Wrestling (CA), M & M Promotions (HI), Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (NC/SC), Mid-Pacific Promotions (HI), New Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), NWA Big Time Wrestling (TX), NWA Dallas (TX), St. Louis Wrestling Club (MO), Texas Wrestling Federation (TX), Tri-State Wrestling Alliance (NJ/NY/PA), World Class II: The Next Generation (TX), World League Wrestling (KS/MO/OK), World Wrestling Council (Puerto Rico)

Finisher: The Iron Claw

Signature Moves: Flying Cross Body, Dropkick

 

Career Highlights: -AJPW All Asia Tag Team Champion (w/ David Von Erich)
-NWA American Champion (5x)
-NWA American Tag Team Champion (3x; 2 w/ Kerry Von Erich, 1 w/ David Von Erich)
-NWA Missouri Champion
-NWA North American Champion
-NWA Texas Tag Team Champion (2x; both w/ David Von Erich)
-NWA (Texas) World Tag Team Champions (w/ David Von Erich)
-TWF Texas Champion
-WCCW Texas Champion
-WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Champion (11x; 3 w/ Kerry Von Erich & Mike Von Erich, 2 each w/ David Von Erich & Kerry Von Erich and Kerry Von Erich & Lance Von Erich, 1 each w/ Fritz Von Erich & Mike Von Erich, Brian Adias & Kerry Von Erich, Chris Adams & Steve Simpson, and Kerry Von Erich & Michael Hayes)
-WCCW World Champion
-WCCW World Tag Team Champion (3x; all w/ Kerry Von Erich)
-WCCW World Television Champion
-WCW92 Texas Champion

Affiliates: Kerry Von Erich, David Von Erich, Mike Von Erich, Fritz Von Erich, Chris Adams, Brian Adias, Steve Simpson, Lance Von Erich, Michael Hayes, Skandar Akbar

Notable Feuds: Terry Gordy, Michael Hayes, Buddy Roberts, Gino Hernández, Chris Adams, Tim Brooks, The Great Kabuki, Kazuo Sakurada/Chang Chung/Kendo Nagasaki, King Kong Bundy, Bill Irwin/Super Destroyer #2, Gary Hart, Al Madril, Jimmy Garvin, Brian Adias, King Parsons

Other Facts: -Father of pro wrestlers Ross Von Erich and Marshall Von Erich, who he trained for pro wrestling
-Son of pro wrestler Fritz Von Erich
-Brother of pro wrestlers Chris Von Erich, David Von Erich, Kerry Von Erich, & Mike Von Erich
-Uncle of pro wrestler Lacey Von Erich and pro wrestling personality Hollie Von Erich
-Billed as the nephew of Waldo Von Erich. According to some sources, they were distantly related through marriage (Waldo was a distant cousin of Fritz's wife, Doris), but that cannot be confirmed or denied at this time.
-Lance Von Erich was originally billed as Kevin's cousin when Lance started in WCCW
-Born in Belleville, IL, but raised in Denton, TX
-The eldest son of Fritz Von Erich that became wrestlers, and was the first to turn pro
-Turned pro on August 9, 1976 facing Paul Perschman (AKA "Playboy" Buddy Rose)
-Wrestled barefoot throughout most of his career. When asked why he wrestled barefoot, he said "Just because I felt better that way. I felt faster and that I could jump higher than anyone and could do more because I wasn't wearing shoes. I like being barefoot. It's a comfortable feeling and even today I walk barefoot or in sandals." In reality, someone hid his boots as a rib before his debut match in Texas, so he went out without them. Wrestling barefoot caused him a problem once when he accidentally kicked Buddy Roberts in the face and cut the bottom of his foot open on Buddy's teeth (which Buddy rarely if ever brushed). This led
-Was a minority owner in the USWA
-Is the only surviving member of the Von Erich dynasty and therefore had complete possession of the entire World Class Championship Wrestling tape library until selling it to WWE in 2006.
-Holds the record for the longest reigning WCCW World Title reign (10 months, 9 days)
-Holds the record for the longest WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Title reign (w/ Lance & Mike Von Erich; 10 months, 8 days)
-Trained Earl Kennedy for pro wrestling
-Appeared in the movie "G. Whilliker!" in 1993
-Appeared as himself in an Israeli soap opera in 2005. He was flown over to tape the appearance by the producers, who were big fans.
-After selling the World Class tape library to WWE in 2006, Kevin moved his family and his mother Doris to the island of Kauai in Hawaii
-Was one of the many interviewees on WWE's "Triumph & Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling" DVD.
-Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (w/ Fritz Von Erich, Chris Von Erich, David Von Erich, Kerry Von Erich, & Mike Von Erich as The Von Erichs) in 2009
-His family's turmoil was the subject of an episode of VICE's "Dark Side of the Ring" in 2019. The episode was entitled "The Last of the Von Erichs" and mostly centered around Kevin being the last surviving member of his family and generation.. The episode was narrated by Dutch Mantell
-Won Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Feud of the Year (w/ David Von Erich, Fritz Von Erich, Kerry Von Erich, & Mike Von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds [Buddy Roberts, Michael Hayes, & Terry Gordy]) in 1983 and 1984
-In 2023, a movie "The Iron Claw" was released chronicling the lives of the Von Erich family. Kevin was played by Zac Efron and is the central figure in the film.
-Won Wrestling Observer Newletter's Match of the Year (w/ Kerry Von Erich & Mike Von Erich v. The Fabulous Freebirds [Buddy Roberts, Michael Hayes, & Terry Gordy]) in 1984
-Ranked # 78 in the 1991 PWI 500
-Ranked # 219 in the 1992 PWI 500
-Ranked # 170 in the 1993 PWI 500
-Ranked # 239 in the 1994 PWI 500
-Ranked # 381 in the 1995 PWI 500
-Was a panelist on the "Tales from the Territories" episode entitled "WCCW: Wrestling's Lone Star Legacy" with Brian Adias, Chavo Guerrero, Jr., Jimmy Garvin, and David Manning

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Spotlight in History

  • 1969 Jose Lothario def. Johnny Valentine for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
  • 2008 Ky-ote Johammed def. Dane Griffin for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 2008 Mo'Body Gillespie def. Ky-ote Johammed for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 2013 Bobby Starr def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Title
  • 2013 Ignition def. Super Skunk Ape, Jr. for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
  • 2013 The Canadian Red Devil def. Michael York for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
  • 2014 Steven Sterling def. Sam Stackhouse for the ComPro Showtime Title
  • 2014 Jake O'Brien def. The Canadian Red Devil for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
  • 2014 Terry Montana def. Ignition for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
  • 2014 Havoc def. Buster Cherry for the SWCW All-American Title
  • 2014 Rick Russo def. David Kyzer for the SWCW Luchadore Title
  • 2014 Kevin James Sanchez def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 2014 Kareem Sadat def. Kevin James Sanchez for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 2014 Terry Pantera became the BPPW Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 2025 Frankie Lee def. K. J. Gold for the RDW Iron Man Title

Week of Sun 06-07 to Sat: 06-13

  • 06-07 1969 Jose Lothario def. Johnny Valentine for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
  • 06-07 2008 Ky-ote Johammed def. Dane Griffin for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 06-07 2008 Mo'Body Gillespie def. Ky-ote Johammed for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 06-07 2013 Bobby Starr def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Title
  • 06-07 2013 Ignition def. Super Skunk Ape, Jr. for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
  • 06-07 2013 The Canadian Red Devil def. Michael York for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
  • 06-07 2014 Steven Sterling def. Sam Stackhouse for the ComPro Showtime Title
  • 06-07 2014 Jake O'Brien def. The Canadian Red Devil for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
  • 06-07 2014 Terry Montana def. Ignition for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
  • 06-07 2014 Havoc def. Buster Cherry for the SWCW All-American Title
  • 06-07 2014 Rick Russo def. David Kyzer for the SWCW Luchadore Title
  • 06-07 2014 Kevin James Sanchez def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 06-07 2014 Kareem Sadat def. Kevin James Sanchez for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 06-07 2014 Terry Pantera became the BPPW Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 06-07 2025 Frankie Lee def. K. J. Gold for the RDW Iron Man Title
  • 06-08 1959 Frankie Kovacs & Jerry Miller def. Pretty Boy Collins & Duke Scarbo for the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Titles
  • 06-08 2013 L. J. McDaniels became the SWCW Hardcore Champion
  • 06-08 2013 Hurricane Ross def. Billy Ray for the NAW Heavyweight Title
  • 06-08 2019 Michael Duplanti def. Anarchy [2nd] for the NAW Lightweight Title
  • 06-08 2019 Big Smooth def. Hurricane Ross for the NAW Heavyweight Title
  • 06-08 2024 Billie the Kiid became the NAW Indigenous Land Champion
  • 06-08 2024 Daniel Aaron Michalles def. Pastor Brent for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
  • 06-08 2024 Eddie LeVaughn def. Romeo Reese for the WAH Heavyweight Title
  • 06-08 2024 Michael Duplanti became the NAW Openweight Champion
  • 06-08 2024 Speeding Bullet (Mike Gunnz & Stephen Nitro) def. The Texas Outlaws (Bobby Burns & Manico) for the NAW Tag Team Titles
  • 06-09 1959 The Golden Giant became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
  • 06-09 1966 Johnny Valentine def. Fritz Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
  • 06-09 1980 The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts) def. Junkyard Dog & Buck Robley for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
  • 06-09 1989 Jeff Jarrett & Mil Mascaras def. Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack for the WCCW World Tag Team Titles
  • 06-09 2017 The Rising (Matt Durden & Riker) def. Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
  • 06-09 2023 Koko became the CPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 06-09 2023 The Regime (Derek James & Logan Knight & Merc & Skylar Slice/Sgt. Slice) def. The Roll Modelz (Malik Mayfield & Olivier Vegos) for the CPW Tag Team Titles
  • 06-09 2023 Mr. Nasty def. Mascara Purpura for the CPW 918 Title
  • 06-09 2023 Red James def. Mr. Nasty for the CPW 918 Title
  • 06-10 1979 Bruiser Brody def. Mark Lewin for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 06-10 1985 Tim Brooks def. Scott Casey for the WCCW Television Title
  • 06-10 2006 Dexter Hardaway became the AACW Mid-American Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 06-10 2023 MLP became the XDWF New GenX Champion
  • 06-11 1984 Chris Adams became the WCCW Television Champion
  • 06-11 2009 Sage became the SWCW Art of War Champion
  • 06-11 2011 Jake O'Brien def. Robbie Awesome for the MERC Patriot Title
  • 06-11 2011 The Ring Intruders (Jon Cross & Fuel) became the SRPW Tag Team Champions
  • 06-11 2011 Jake O'Brien became the SRPW Patriot Champion
  • 06-11 2011 Kareem Sadat def. Rick Russo for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 06-11 2011 Tim Storm def. Michael Faith for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
  • 06-11 2022 Pastor Brent & Andrew Fenix def. The Rejecs LM (Elijah Sparks & Dr. Corvus) for the WAH Tag Team Titles
  • 06-11 2022 Connor Smith def. Romeo Reese for the WAH Spotlight Title
  • 06-11 2022 Umbra def. Koko for the WAH Living Hope Title
  • 06-11 2022 Dan Webber def. Paul Puertorico for the WAH Heavyweight Title
  • 06-12 1982 The Spoiler def. Frank Dusek for the WCCW Television Title
  • 06-12 2009 El Latino became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 06-12 2021 Brawler Morrison def. Blade [2nd] for the UWO Heavyweight Title
  • 06-13 1960 Tony Borne def. Bull Curry for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 06-13 1969 Chuck Karbo became the TSW North American Champion
  • 06-13 1978 Karl Krupp became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
  • 06-13 1998 The Bad Boys (Splash Jackson & Bull Schmitt) def. The Texas Outlaws (Dan Wilder & Bernard Funk) for the OPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
  • 06-13 2008 Brent Albright def. Slam Shady for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
  • 06-13 2008 High Society (Al Farat & Thomas Trump) became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Tag Team Champions
  • 06-13 2008 Josh Michaels became the ACW Heavyweight Champion
  • 06-13 2009 The Canadian Red Devil became the ComPro Showtime Champion
  • 06-13 2015 Seth Angel & Adrian Dell def. Nemesis (Bobby Starr & Damien Morte) for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
  • 06-13 2015 Killista def. Paul Puertorico for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
  • 06-13 2015 Rolling Thunder def. Michael Duplanti for the NAW Heavyweight Title
  • 06-13 2015 Paige Turner def. Erica for the IZW Queens Title
  • 06-13 2015 Michael Wolf def. Jake O'Brien for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
  • 06-13 2015 Jake O'Brien def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
06-07
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