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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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- 1968 The Spoiler def. Grizzly Smith for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 1969 Johnny Valentine def. Jose Lothario for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 1976 Seigfreid Steinke def. Rocky Johnson for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 2005 The Red Dirt Outlaws (Devon Monroe & Kevin James) def. The Forsaken (Faith & Halo) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 2006 Re-Gex (Seth Shai & Mace) def. Natural Born Sinners (Appolyon & El Lotus) for the ACW Tag Team Titles
- 2006 Rexx Reed def. Carnage for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 2006 John O'Malley def. Aaron Neil for the ACW Heavyweight Title
- 2011 Jesse Williams became the ACW Heavyweight Champion
- 2011 Danger Dean def. Jesse Williams for the ACW Heavyweight Title
- 2016 Dimitri Alexandrov became the UWE United States Champion
- 2020 Jerry Bostic def. Shawn Sanders for the ASP Mid-American Title
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- 08-16 2013 The Rock Star Mafia (Dane Griffin & Armani) def. Team ATM (Jerome Daniels & Big Tex) for the NWA-TXO Tag Team Titles
- 08-16 2019 Fly Def (Warren J & Zack Zilla) became the TexPro Tag Team Champions
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- 08-16 2025 Nashoba def. Jay Hazzard for the EPW Internet Television Title
- 08-16 2025 K. J. Orso def. Ironside for the TexPro Oklahoma Title
- 08-17 2002 Russelina the Ballerina/Manservant became the OCW Oklahoma Womens Champion
- 08-17 2019 Naomi Sanders def. Karnage for the BPW 365 Title
- 08-17 2019 Adam Patrick def. Brock Landers for the ASP Inter-County Title
- 08-17 2024 God's Work (Father Padge & Deacon Hendrix) def. Shawn Sanders & Marlboro Slim (subbing for Scott Sanders) for the EPW Tag Team Titles
- 08-17 2024 Damien Morte def. Badger James for the EPW Internet Television Title
- 08-17 2025 Brixton Barricade def. Slade Temple for the ASP Mid-American Title
- 08-17 2025 Drake Gallows def. Brixon Barricade for the ASP All Time Title
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- 08-19 2007 Talon def. Lady Venom for the SWCW Womens Title
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- 08-20 1968 The Spoiler def. Grizzly Smith for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 08-20 1969 Johnny Valentine def. Jose Lothario for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 08-20 1976 Seigfreid Steinke def. Rocky Johnson for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 08-20 2005 The Red Dirt Outlaws (Devon Monroe & Kevin James) def. The Forsaken (Faith & Halo) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 08-20 2006 Re-Gex (Seth Shai & Mace) def. Natural Born Sinners (Appolyon & El Lotus) for the ACW Tag Team Titles
- 08-20 2006 Rexx Reed def. Carnage for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 08-20 2006 John O'Malley def. Aaron Neil for the ACW Heavyweight Title
- 08-20 2011 Jesse Williams became the ACW Heavyweight Champion
- 08-20 2011 Danger Dean def. Jesse Williams for the ACW Heavyweight Title
- 08-20 2016 Dimitri Alexandrov became the UWE United States Champion
- 08-20 2020 Jerry Bostic def. Shawn Sanders for the ASP Mid-American Title
- 08-21 1959 Angelo Savoldi def. Mike DiBiase for the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title
- 08-21 1961 Corsica Joe def. Oni Wiki Wiki for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Title
- 08-21 1961 Stu Gibson def. Waldo Von Erich for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 08-21 1964 Karl Kox def. Bull Curry for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 08-21 1972 Tom Jones & Ken Mantell def. The Continental Warriors (Bobby Hart & Lorenzo Parente) for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
- 08-21 1987 Al Perez def. Kevin Von Erich for the WCCW World Title
- 08-21 2005 Chaz Sharpe def. Li'l Joe for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 08-21 2005 Aaron Neil became the ACW Heavyweight Champion
- 08-21 2020 The Sickness/Charlie Haas def. Will Allday for the TexPro Heavyweight Title
- 08-22 1969 Chuck Karbo def. Danny Hodge for the TSW North American Title
- 08-22 1969 Bull Curry def. Baron Von Raschke for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 08-22 1998 The Great Bolo [2nd] def. Red Eagle for the OPW Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
- 08-22 2009 Sage def. Goldeneye for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 08-22 2009 Mo-Dizzle def. Kunna Keyoh for the TCBW Hardcore Title
- 08-22 2009 Thug Nasty def. Wage for the TCBW Heavyweight Title
- 08-22 2010 Tyson Jaymes def. Rick Russo for the SWCW Heavyweight Title
- 08-22 2010 Kareem Sadat def. David Kyzer for the SWCW All-American Title
- 08-22 2020 Alex Royal def. Sam Stackhouse for the WFC Heavyweight Title
- 08-22 2021 Skylar Slice def. Danni Bee for the ASP Women's Title
- 08-22 2021 Jerome Daniel Griffey def. Malik Mayfield for the ASP Livestream Title
- 08-22 2025 Blazin' Saddles (Bang Bang Bennett & Scotty Rose) def. Drake Gallos & Dale Reeves (Substituting for for the RDW Tag Team Titles
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