David Von Erich

Acting

David Von Erich

Born July 22, 1958 · Dallas, Texas, USA

Died February 10, 1984 · aged 25

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

The Iron ClawThe Iron Claw · 2023
The Iron Claw
7.52023
MovieDramaHistory
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.
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.
WCCW Star WarsWCCW Star Wars · 1981
WCCW Star Wars
1981
SeriesAction & Adventure
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.

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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.

David Von Erich