Fritz Von Erich

Acting

Fritz Von Erich

Born August 16, 1929

Died September 10, 1997 · aged 68

Jack Barton Adkisson Sr., better known by his ring name Fritz Von Erich, was an American professional wrestler, wrestling promoter, and the patriarch of the Von Erich family. He was a 23-time world champion and a record 20-time WCWA Champion. He was also the owner of the World Class Championship Wrestling territory.

Known For

NWA The Last Tangle in TampaNWA The Last Tangle in Tampa · 1980
NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa
1980
MovieAction
"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes faces perennial rival Harley Race for the very last time in a best 2 of 3 Falls contest with an undercard filled with wrestling superstars from all over the landscape.
WCCW Christmas Star Wars 1982WCCW Christmas Star Wars 1982 · 1982
WCCW Christmas Star Wars 1982
1982
Movie
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!
The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship WrestlingThe Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling · 2007
The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
9.02007
MovieDocumentary
Witness some of the most electrifying action in sports-entertainment history from the promotion that broke all the rules, WCCW.
Texas Championship WrestlingTexas Championship Wrestling · 1980
Texas Championship Wrestling
1980
MovieAction
Fritz, David, and Kevin Von Erich team with Bruiser Brody in one of the only surviving episodes of Texas Championship Wrestling.
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81 · 1981
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81
1981
Movie
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.
Heroes of World ClassHeroes of World Class · 2006
Heroes of World Class
8.52006
MovieActionDocumentary
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.
World Class Championship WrestlingWorld Class Championship Wrestling · 1982
World Class Championship Wrestling
1982
SeriesAction & Adventure
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.
WWE Hall of FameWWE Hall of Fame · 2005
WWE Hall of Fame
7.32005
SeriesDrama
Celebrate the pioneers who made WWE what it is today in this WWE Network original series featuring every WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.

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Heroes of World ClassHeroes of World Class · 2006
Heroes of World Class
8.52006
MovieActionDocumentary
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.

Fritz Von Erich