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Kevin Von Erich

ケビン・フォン・エリック / けびん・ふぉん・えりっく

American professional wrestler

May 15, 1957 (age 69) ・ Belleville, Illinois, United States

  • Illinois
  • professional wrestler
  • American football player

My Take

Kevin Von Erich occupies a unique place in my heart as wrestling's great survivor. The barefoot style, the Iron Claw inherited from his father, the World Class Championship Wrestling glory days in Texas — all of it matters, but what moves me is what came after. Having outlived his brothers through unimaginable family tragedy, he chose grace over bitterness, and now passes his knowledge along at AEW as a legend and coach. Few athletes carry that much history with that much quiet dignity. When I think about what a Hall of Fame career truly means, I think of him first.

Overview

Kevin Ross Adkisson (born May 15, 1957) is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Kevin Von Erich. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under a "Legends" deal and as a coach. A member of the Von Erich family, Adkisson is best known for his appearances with his father's World Class Championship Wrestling promotion.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English)
Kevin Von Erich
Name (Japanese)
ケビン・フォン・エリック
Reading
けびん・ふぉん・えりっく
Born
May 15, 1957 (age 69)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Taurus / Rooster
Origin
Belleville, Illinois, United States
Blood type
Private
Height
188 cm
Agency
Private
Occupation
professional wrestler / American football player

2. Background

Elementary school
Private
Junior high
Private
High school
Private
University
University of North Texas

Awards & achievements

  • WWE Hall of Fame

3. Relationships

Spouse
Private
Children
Private
Parents
Private
Siblings
Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • Illinois
  • professional wrestler
  • American football player
Last updated
2026-06-11

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.