Kevin Von Erich
Also Known As: The Golden Warrior, Kevin Adkisson
Biography: Kevin Ross Adkisson is an American retired professional wrestler under the ring name Kevin Von Erich of the Von Erich Family. He is the last surviving son of wrestler Fritz Von Erich and had four brothers who wrestled, David, Kerry, Mike and Chris, as well as an older brother, Jack, who died in 1959.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Belleville, Illinois, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: May 15, 1957
Age: 68 years old
Gender: Male
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Heroes of World Class
Overview: In 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling and its franchise stars, the Von Erich brothers, were known around the world. A small Dallas based promotion running out of a shack of a venue, the Sportatorium, World Class was one of the most syndicated television programs in America, making the Von Erichs household names. Run by legendary wrestler Fritz Von Erich, a.k.a. Jack Adkinsson, World Class made his oldest sons, Kevin, David and Kerry, three of hte biggest stars in the world of wrestling. Little did anyone know that just as the Von Erichs and World Class were reaching worldwide stardom they would begin a downfall that would cast a full eclipse on their meteoric rise to fame. Directed by Brian Harrison who, as a ten year old in 1983, watched on television as wrestling's world of staged combat between good and evil took a sharp turn into a surreal and tragic reality.
Genres: Action Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-26
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G. Whilliker!
Overview: Family comedy about a pig.
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-12-12
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985
Overview: WCCW hosts their Thanksgiving Day event from the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-11-28
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83
Overview: The most wonderful time of the year sees some intense action inside the squared circle in The Lone Star State.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-25
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '84
Overview: Its turkey time in Texas with all the stars of World Class Championship Wrestling.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-11-22
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WCCW Parade of Champions '86
Overview: World Class Championship Wrestling returns to Texas Stadium with some all-star action!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-04
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '87
Overview: Stadium show from deep in the heart of Texas
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-10-17
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Gentleman's Choice: The Tragic Story of Gentleman Chris Adams
Overview: GENTLEMAN'S CHOICE is the story of a truly nice guy who became a total jerk when he was drinking. When the STEROID GHB was added to the mix he became truly dangerous. A trained architect and judo competition winner from England, and a man with strong will and ambition, Chris Adams sought fame and fortune in America. He achieved it as a professional wrestler in the mid-1980 s as Gentleman Chris Adams. At the peak of his career, he was performing in front of tens of thousands in stadiums and arenas with wrestling legends including Kerry and Kevin Von Erich. Adams submitted to the temptations that accompany fame and fortune. As soon as things were starting to go really well, other things started to go seriously wrong. He got involved with the wrong crowd, accidentally killed a girlfriend, assaulted men and women, spent time in prison, and ultimately perished at the hands of his best friend.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-12-16
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ROH: Final Battle - Zero Hour
Overview: Final Battle 2023 is on the horizon and what better way to get you started?
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-15
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Faded Glory: The Von Erich Story
Overview: This is the story of the ill-fated Von Erich family, almost all of whom died tragically before their time. Intercut with match and home video footage is an interview with Kevin Von Erich at his house, and an older interview with Fritz Von Erich.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-03-26
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TWA Autumn Armageddon '90
Overview: Terry Funk and Jerry Lawler renew a nearly ten-year rivalry in The City of Brotherly Love!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-09-15
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ROH: Death Before Dishonor 2024
Overview: The 2024 Death Before Dishonor was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the American promotion Ring of Honor (ROH). It is the 21st Death Before Dishonor event and took place on July 26, 2024, at the Esports Stadium Arlington in Arlington, Texas. Thirteen matches were contested at the event, including four on the Zero Hour pre-show. In the main event, Mark Briscoe fought Roderick Strong for the ROH World Championship.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-07-26
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AEW All In: London - Zero Hour
Overview: Zero Hour - AEW: All In London Pre Show - LIVE this Sunday at 4pm BST / 11am ET / 8am PT
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-08-25
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Wrestling the Curse
Overview: A documentary about the legendary wrestling family, the Von Erichs.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-02-27
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WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams
Overview: Throughout the decades, fans of sports entertainment have long enjoyed the controlled chaos of tag-team wrestling. Many future Hall of Fame performers started as part of a popular duo, such as Shawn Michaels (the Rockers), Bret “Hit Man” Hart (Hart Foundation). Now, for the first time on DVD, fans can enjoy the greatest tag teams in sports entertainment history in Allied Powers: The World’s Greatest Tag Teams. Hosted by The Miz and John Morrison who are the current World Tag Team champions and the longest-running WWE Tag Team Champions in recent history. They bring their own brand of humor to this 3-DVD set that hits the biggest and the best duos throughout the annals of sports entertainment.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
Overview: Documentary that chronicles the story of the Von Erich family, siblings and wrestlers who attained the heights of championship glory but who also struggled with despair, tragedy and suicide.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-11
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Ring Roasts II: A Comical Tribute to Terry Funk
Overview: Pro Wrestling's most unpredictable, hilarious, wild event is back! LAUGHTER... Comics and wrestlers alike go wild and uncensored on the Funker, and each other! TEARS... The sanctity of friendship and life itself. DANGER... Anything can happen at Ring Roasts... and usually does! Starring: Terry Funk, Mick Foley, Superstar Billy Graham, New Jack, Kevin Sullivan, Bill Apter, Kevin Von Erich, Mike Graham, King Kong Bundy, J.J. Dillon, Missy Hyatt, Dennis Stamp, Ryan Maher, Sean Morton, Matt Bridgestone.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-10-23
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WCCW Star Wars (August 1982)
Overview: It's Kerry Von Erich vs. Ric Flair with the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship on the line in a grueling best 2 of 3 falls contest!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-08-15
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87
Overview: The High Holidays bring high tension deep in the heart of Texas. Can The Von Erich's come out unscathed?
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-12-25
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88
Overview: The King and The Modern-Day Warrior collide with both The WCCW & AWA World Titles on the line!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-10-15
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WCCW Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show
Overview: The Texas Legend rides off into the sunset. but tries to take down a mountain of a man in Big Daddy Bundy and take his American Heavyweight Championship before the sun sets.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-06-04
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '82
Overview: Kerry Von Erich faces Ric Flair in a bloody Steel Cage Match with Michael "P.S" Hayes as referee with the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship hanging in the balance!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-12-25
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WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
Overview: Kevin Von Erich tangles with NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Harley Race with the 'Ten Pounds of Gold' up for grabs!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-17
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '84
Overview: The feud between Kevin Von Erich and Chris Adams gets personal when blood is shed.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-10-24
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '84
Overview: Kerry Von Erich seeks revenge and The NWA World's Heavyweight Championship from "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-12-25
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WCCW Parade of Champions '85
Overview: The second annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions held at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-05
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85
Overview: The Dynamic Duo of Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams square off with Kerry & Kevin Von Erich in a Hair vs. Hair Tag Team encounter.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-10-06
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85
Overview: Witness a brutal battle when The Von Erichs clash with The Freebirds
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-12-25
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WCCW Parade of Champions
Overview: The first annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas features David's brother Kerry Von Erich battling Ric Flair for The NWA World's Heavyweight Championship.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-05-06
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WCCW Star Wars (February 1981)
Overview: Kerry Von Erich gets his shot at the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship. But to become a champion "The Modern-Day Warrior" will need to topple NWA kingpin Harley Race.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-02-22
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81
Overview: Christmas Day bring the action and excitement of World Class Championship Wrestling comes in the form of season's beatings when the Von Erich boys ride into town.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-12-25
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86
Overview: The Eyes of Texas fall upon The Cotton Bowl in Dallas for the hottest action around!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-10-12
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WCCW Labor Day Star Wars '86
Overview: It's Roode vs. Adams with all the gold on the line in The Lone Star State
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-09-01
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TNA Slammiversary XII
Overview: Slammiversary XII was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) promotion. It took place on June 15, 2014 at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas and was the 12th anniversary celebration for TNA, the tenth event in the Slammiversary chronology, and the third event in the 2014 TNA PPV schedule.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-06-15
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WCCW Parade of Champions '87
Overview: Once again the eyes of Texas fall upon Texas Stadium in a memorial to Mike & David Von Erich.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-05-03
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83
Overview: Kerry Von Erich and Michael Hayes clash in a steel cage in a loser leaves town match.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-11-24
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