Mike Adkisson
Also Known As: Mike Von Erich
Biography: Michael Brett Adkisson was an American professional wrestler under the ring name Mike Von Erich. His four brothers, David, Kerry, Kevin and Chris, also wrestled. He was the son of longtime Texas wrestler and wrestling promoter Fritz Von Erich and a member of the Von Erich family.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, USA
Birthday: March 02, 1964
Deathday: April 12, 1987
Adult: No
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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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 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 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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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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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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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 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 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 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 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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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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