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Kerry Adkisson

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1960-02-03

Deathday: 1993-02-18 (33 years old)

Biography

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.

Filmography

all 59

Movies 55

self 5

TV Shows 4

In Memory Of

Kerry Adkisson

Biography

Filmography

all 59

Movies 55

self 5

TV Shows 4

The Iron Claw (2023)

Dark Side of the Ring (2019)

It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story (2015)

WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 1 (2014)

WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams (2009)

Nature Boy Ric Flair - The Definitive Collection (2008)

Giants, Midgets, Heroes and Villains II (2008)

The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling (2007)

Heroes of World Class (2006)

Faded Glory: The Von Erich Story (2000)

WWF Bashed in the USA (1993)

ECW/WWA Battle of the Belts (1993)

WWE World Tour 1992 (1992)

WWE Crunch Classic (1992)

WWE Royal Rumble 1992 (1992)

WWE Survivor Series 1991 (1991)

WWE Rampage '91 (1991)

WWE Battle Royal at the Albert Hall (1991)

WWE SummerSlam 1991 (1991)

WWE SummerSlam Spectacular '91 (1991)

WWE WrestleFest '91 (1991)

WWE SuperTape vol. 4 (1991)

WWE U.K. Rampage 1991 (1991)

WWE WrestleMania VII (1991)

WWE SuperTape vol. 3 (1991)

WWE Royal Rumble 1991 (1991)

WWE Survivor Series 1990 (1990)

WWE Survivor Series Showdown '90 (1990)

WWE SummerSlam 1990 (1990)

WWE SummerSlam Fever (1990)

Problem Child (1990)

TWA Spring Spectacular (1990)

AWA SuperClash III (1988)

WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88 (1988)

AWA The Road to Super Clash III (1988)

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87 (1987)

WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '87 (1987)

WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86 (1986)

WWF Wrestling Challenge (1986)

WCCW Parade of Champions '86 (1986)

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85 (1985)

WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985 (1985)

WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85 (1985)

AWA Super Clash (1985)

Saturday Night's Main Event (1985)

WCCW Parade of Champions '85 (1985)

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '84 (1984)

WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '84 (1984)

WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '84 (1984)

WCCW Parade of Champions (1984)

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83 (1983)

WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83 (1983)

WCCW Star Wars (June 1983) (1983)

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '82 (1982)

WCCW Star Wars (August 1982) (1982)

WCCW Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show (1982)

World Class Championship Wrestling (1982)

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81 (1981)

WCCW Star Wars (February 1981) (1981)

Information

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1960-02-03

Deathday1993-02-18 (33 years old)

Birth PlaceNiagara Falls, United States

Height191-centimeter

ChildrenLacey Dawn Adkisson

FatherFritz Von Erich

SiblingsMike Von Erich, Kevin Von Erich, Chris Von Erich, David Von Erich

CitizenshipsUnited States of America

Also Known AsTexas Tornado, Kerry Gene Adkisson, Kerry Von Erich, The Modern Day Warrior

AwardsWWE Hall of Fame

Credited with

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1960-02-03

Deathday
1993-02-18 (33 years old)

Birth Place
Niagara Falls, United States

Height
191-centimeter

Children
Lacey Dawn Adkisson

Father
Fritz Von Erich

Siblings
Mike Von Erich, Kevin Von Erich, Chris Von Erich, David Von Erich

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Texas Tornado, Kerry Gene Adkisson, Kerry Von Erich, The Modern Day Warrior

Awards
WWE Hall of Fame