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Kerry Von Erich

Feb 03, 1960 - Feb 18, 1993 (33 years old) in Niagara Falls, New York, USA

Kerry Gene Adkisson was an American professional wrestler under the ring names Kerry Von Erich, The Modern-Day Warrior, and The Texas Tornado and was part of the Von Erich family of professional wrestlers. He is best known for his time with his father's promotion World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), where he spent eleven years of his career, and his time in WWE. Adkisson held forty championships in various promotions during his career. Among other accolades, he was a five-time world champion: a four-time WCWA World Heavyweight Champion and one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, and a one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion.

Known For

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WWF Wrestling Challenge
The Texas Tornado
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Saturday Night's Main Event
The Texas Tornado
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WWE WrestleFest '91
The Texas Tornado
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Problem Child
Neo Nazi
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WWE Rampage '91
The Texas Tornado
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WWE WrestleMania VII
"The Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich
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WWE Royal Rumble 1992
The Texas Tornado
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WWE Survivor Series 1991
The Texas Tornado

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