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Kevin Von Erich

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Key facts

Birth name Kevin Ross Adkisson[1]
Ring name Kevin Von Erich[1]
Born May 15, 1957[1]
Birthplace Belleville, Illinois, U.S.[1]
Occupation American retired professional wrestler[1]

Kevin Von Erich is Kevin Ross Adkisson, an American retired professional wrestler known by his ring name Kevin Von Erich. He was born on May 15, 1957, in Belleville, Illinois, U.S. He is the second oldest and last surviving son of Fritz Von Erich.

Context

Kevin Von Erich, born Kevin Ross Adkisson, is an American retired professional wrestler [1]. He was born on May 15, 1957, in Belleville, Illinois [1]. He is the second oldest and last surviving son of Fritz Von Erich [2]. His career was spent largely in World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) [2]. Later wrestling references identify him as a WWE Hall of Famer [2].

Documented claims

  • Kevin Von Erich is the second oldest and last surviving son of Fritz Von Erich. [2]
  • His career was spent largely in World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW). [2]
  • He is identified as a WWE Hall of Famer in later wrestling references. [2]

Questions and answers

What happened with Kevin Von Erich?

Kevin Von Erich is the last surviving son of Fritz Von Erich, having outlived his brothers [2]. He retired from professional wrestling after a career largely spent in WCCW [2].

Did Rick Flair really fight Kevin Von Erich?

The sources do not mention any match between Kevin Von Erich and Ric Flair.

What does Kevin Von Erich do now?

The sources do not specify his current activities beyond being a retired professional wrestler [1].

How many of the Von Erichs are still alive?

Kevin Von Erich is the last surviving son of Fritz Von Erich, meaning he is the only one of the brothers still alive [2].

Sources

  1. Kevin Von Erich - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Who is Kevin Von Erich and is he still alive? — thesun.co.uk (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports