Kerry Von Erich
| Kerry Von Erich | |
|---|---|
Von Erich, c. 1987 | |
| Birth name | Kerry Gene Adkisson |
| Born | February 3, 1960 Niagara Falls, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 18, 1993 (aged 33) Denton, Texas, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
| Spouse |
Catherine Murray
(m. 1983; div. 1992) |
| Children | 2, including Lacey Von Erich |
| Family | Von Erich |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Cosmic Cowboy #2 Kerry Von Erich Texas Tornado |
| Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Billed weight | 254 lb (115 kg) |
| Billed from | Denton, Texas, U.S. |
| Trained by | Fritz Von Erich |
| Debut | May 7, 1978 |
Kerry Gene Adkisson (February 3, 1960 – February 18, 1993), better known by his ring name Kerry Von Erich, was an American professional wrestler. He 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 the first 11 years of his career, and his time in World Wrestling Federation (WWF), under the ring name Texas Tornado. Adkisson held forty championships in various promotions during his career. Among other accolades, he was a one-time NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion, four-time WCWA World Heavyweight Champion, and one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion.