Age, Biography and Wiki
Kerry Von Erich (Kerry Gene Adkisson) was born on 3 February, 1960 in Niagara Falls, New York, U.S., is an American professional wrestler (1960–1993). Discover Kerry Von Erich's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 33 years old?
| Popular As |
Kerry Gene Adkisson |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
33 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
3 February, 1960 |
| Birthday |
3 February |
| Birthplace |
Niagara Falls, New York, U.S. |
| Date of death |
18 February, 1993 |
| Died Place |
Denton, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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He is a member of famous Wrestler with the age 33 years old group.
Kerry Von Erich Height, Weight & Measurements
At 33 years old, Kerry Von Erich height is 6 ft 2 in and Weight 254 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6 ft 2 in |
| Weight |
254 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Kerry Von Erich's Wife?
His wife is Catherine Murray (m. June 18, 1983-April 22, 1992)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Catherine Murray (m. June 18, 1983-April 22, 1992) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2, including Lacey Von Erich |
Kerry Von Erich Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kerry Von Erich worth at the age of 33 years old? Kerry Von Erich’s income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. He is from United States. We have estimated Kerry Von Erich's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Wrestler |
Kerry Von Erich Social Network
Timeline
Kerry Gene Adkisson (February 3, 1960 – February 18, 1993), better known by his ring name Kerry Von Erich, was an American professional wrestler.
He was part of the Von Erich family of professional wrestlers.
He is best known for his time with his father's promotion World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), where he spent eleven years of his career, and his time in World Wrestling Federation (WWF), under the ring name the Texas Tornado.
Adkisson held forty championships in various promotions during his career.
Among other accolades, he was a one-time NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion, four-time WCWA World Heavyweight Champion, making him an overall five-time world champion and one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion.
His brothers, David, Kevin, Mike, and Chris, were also wrestlers.
Kerry was also a standout in high school track and field and possessed a record-breaking discus throw.
During his tenure in the WWE, his finishing move was a spinning discus punch.
He debuted in his father's promotion, NWA Texas/Big Time Wrestling on May 7, 1978, against Paul Perschmann.
In Big Time Wrestling, he held many Texas Tag Team and American Tag Team titles.
He lost the title to Ken Patera before winning his second NWA American Heavyweight Championship from The Masked Superstar.
He trained to compete in the 1980 Summer Olympics but was unable to attend because of the boycott imposed by U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
In May and June 1981, Kerry exchanged the NWA American Heavyweight Championship with Ernie Ladd.
After having short angles as a singles wrestler, he began teaming with his brother Kevin.
On March 15, 1982, the two brothers wrestled Gary Hart and King Kong Bundy to a double disqualification.
On June 4, Von Erich defeated former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race, elevating him to main event status.
Kerry started feuding with the NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair.
On August 15, he got his very first shot at the NWA title against Flair in a two out of three falls match, which Flair won to retain the title.
On December 25, Kerry got his next title shot against Flair in a no disqualification steel cage match, with Michael "P.S." Hayes, as the special guest referee.
The Fabulous Freebirds helped Kerry to win the match, but he refused to take their help and said that he didn't want to win by cheating.
Terry Gordy slammed the cage door on Kerry's head, which led to Flair winning the match and retaining the title.
This kicked off a historic feud between the Von Erichs and the Freebirds that lasted for over five years.
On June 17, 1983, he teamed with Bruiser Brody to defeat the Fabulous Freebirds for the NWA American Tag Team Championship.
On July 4, Kerry and his elder brothers Kevin and David defeated the Fabulous Freebirds in a two out of three falls match to win the NWA Texas Six-Man Tag Team Championship.
They lost the titles back to the Freebirds on August 12.
On September 5, the brothers took on the Fabulous Freebirds in a rematch for the titles; the Freebirds retained their titles by pinning Kerry.
On November 24, Kerry defeated Michael Hayes in a loser leaves Texas steel cage match.
On December 2, the Von Erichs defeated the Freebirds for their second NWA Six-Man Tag Team Championship.
On December 25, Kerry defeated Kamala by disqualification.
On January 30, 1984, he teamed up with his brothers Mike and David against the Fabulous Freebirds in a six-man tag team match, which the Von Erichs lost by disqualification.
Kerry's biggest career highlight was on May 6, 1984, when he beat "Nature Boy" Ric Flair in a historic match, in front of over 45,000 fans at Texas Stadium to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.
Kerry's victory was a tribute to his brother David, who had died three months earlier and for whom the event, the David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions, was named.
He lost the belt 18 days later in Yokosuka, Japan, back to Flair in a bout that was marred by controversy: Von Erich's feet were on the bottom rope following a reversed rollup, but the referee ignored this and made the count.
Kerry has the 12th shortest NWA World title reign in history.
In reality, Kerry lost the belt because he 'No-Showed' at least 1 night and probably 2 so Flair got a call from an NWA official and told to get to Japan because he was getting the belt back.
Flair knew he would likely get it back because they all knew Kerry was becoming unreliable.
This is all according to Ric Flair.
