Von Erich family Picture of the Von Erichs. From left to right: Kerry, Fritz, Chris (front), Kevin, Mike and David. The Von Erich family is an American professional wrestling family.

From the 1950s to the early 1990s the Von Erich family—a father and five of his sons—were a dominant presence in Texas’s regional wrestling circuit. Several of them seemed poised to break through at the …

Jan 12, 2023 · In the annals of professional wrestling history, the name "Von Erich" will always conjures feelings of joy and sadness in equal measure.

May 13, 2024 · The Von Erich family, portrayed in the 2023 movie ‘The Iron Claw,’ became an iconic wrestling dynasty. The only thing that would stop them is death itself.

Dec 24, 2023 · The story of the Von Erich family -- the wrestling dynasty who inspired "The Iron Claw" -- is one of triumph in the ring and unimaginable tragedy outside it.

May 13, 2024 · Learn all about the Von Erich brothers, including David, Kevin, Kerry, Mike, and Chris who inspired "The Iron Claw" starring Zac Efron.

Apr 21, 2025 · Kevin Von Erich chose to correct inaccuracies depicted in "The Iron Claw" in a new episode of "Hollywood Demons." The last surviving Von Erich brother shared the family's history.

Mar 17, 2025 · The Von Erich family’s legacy includes wrestling fame and heartbreaking tragedy. See where Kevin Von Erich and his family are today and learn about their rumored curse.

Mar 11, 2025 · A pro wrestling family patriarch, Fritz Von Erich (real name: Jack Adkisson), and his wife, Doris, married young in 1950. A few years later, they welcomed their first son, Jack Jr., quickly …

Sep 18, 2025 · Thirty years later, the Von Erichs remain a testament to wrestling greatness and the human condition’s resilience to survive. Additional Information The family’s real surname is Adkisson; …