
David Von Erich
Acting
Biography
David Alan Adkisson was an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name David Von Erich. A member of the Von Erich Family, Von Erich is best known for his appearances with World Class Championship Wrestling, the Dallas, Texas-based professional wrestling promotion owned by his father, Fritz Von Erich. Von Erich was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.
Known For

From the Sportatorium comes the groundbreaking sports-entertainment brand World Class Championship Wrestling, featuring legendary competitors such as The Von Erichs, Bruiser Brody, The Fabulous Freebirds and more.
World Class Championship Wrestling

The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.
The Iron Claw

Six documentaries about Hollywood's darkest scandals with accounts from insiders, project collaborators, and survivors who endured harrowing abuse and struggles
Hollywood Demons

Celebrate the pioneers who made WWE what it is today in this WWE Network original series featuring every WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.
WWE Hall of Fame

The legends of Texas sports-entertainment compete in the annual supershow WCCW Star Wars, presented by World Class Championship Wrestling. Witness the in-ring highlights of countless WWE Hall of Famers, including the Von Erich Family, The Fabulous Freebirds and more.
WCCW Star Wars

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.
Heroes of World Class

Witness some of the most electrifying action in sports-entertainment history from the promotion that broke all the rules, WCCW.
The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
Kerry Von Erich and Michael Hayes clash in a steel cage in a loser leaves town match.
WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83
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!
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '82
Kevin Von Erich tangles with NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Harley Race with the 'Ten Pounds of Gold' up for grabs!
WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
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!
WCCW Star Wars (August 1982)
The most wonderful time of the year sees some intense action inside the squared circle in The Lone Star State.
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83

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.
Faded Glory: The Von Erich Story
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.
WCCW Star Wars (February 1981)
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.
WCCW Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show
Beloved promoter Sam Muchnick says farewell to the sport of kings in St. Louis with an All-Star card!
NWA Sam Muchnick Retirement Show

On Christmas night, Kerry Von Erich challenges reigning champion Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Trapped inside a steel cage with no disqualifications, the two icons collide in a high-stakes festivity-fueled fight!
WCCW - Christmas Star Wars '82

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.
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81

Fritz, David, and Kevin Von Erich team with Bruiser Brody in one of the only surviving episodes of Texas Championship Wrestling.
Texas Championship Wrestling

On Christmas night, Kerry Von Erich challenges reigning champion Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Trapped inside a steel cage with no disqualifications, the two icons collide in a high-stakes festivity-fueled fight!