Kerry Von Erich was one of the nicest, most fan-friendly pro wrestlers in the history of the business. I was fortunate to watch him (as I-C champion) wrestle Mr. Perfect in late-1990. I also had his Texas Tornado action figure. I was shocked and saddened to hear about his death in early 1993. In the first 3 months of 1993, fans were hit with 3 big name wrestler deaths. Andre the Giant died in January, Dino Bravo died in February, then Kerry Von Erich in March. Every time I picked up an issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated, I thought: "Who else has died?"
Kerry was my first ever favorite Wrestler, i dont even remember which promotion it was because i was basically a kid in the early 80s and didnt even realize there were different promotions. i thought all Wrestlers fought all Wrestlers, Mid South Wrestling is the one i remember in my head watching here in Oklahoma City. but yeah i just a really skinny but really tall awkward kid and i thought Kerry was so cool, then later on he was The Texas Tornado and he would come out to that White Snake song and the crowd went crazy and he was just awesome.
Their arrogant dad fritz had a lot to do with the loss of his children, they allowed their dad to force them to wrestle at an insane pace. He forced kerry back in the ring after he lost his leg in an accident only 6 months later.
Pretty big shoes to fill, life's hard enough when you don't have a entire state if not country watching everything you do. I think with Kerry it was mainly shame, which sucks because who among us wants their dirty laundry exposed and ridiculed by complete strangers? Let's alone hundreds of thousands of complete strangers.
Kerry had taken a Doctor's prescription pad and began writing his own scrips. The pharmacy checked in with the Doctor's office and Kerry was going to be brought up on charges for the scripts. Vicodin and Valium I believe were two of the main ones. He was told he may face time, or a long probation and rehab. So instead of facing the possibility of prison time or a long rehab, and with the family history of suicide factored in, he took his own life.
I saw kerry when i was a kid live he had it all. Looks , body talent, ladies loved him. Sucks he couldn't get himself back together. He really had it al i felt. So sad how it all ended
Man, the Von Erich family... so talented and so cursed. I remember finding WCCW completely by accident one day. ESPN was broadcasting their shows and I was hooked from the start. Kerry was the one who would be king, and decided he didn't want to be.
Let this be a lesson on why you don't let people off easy because they're a celebrity, friend, or family. When you turn a blind eye to someone's problematic behavior, when you lie for them, especially to cover up their substance abuse, you're not helping them anywhere except closer to an early grave.
Love the von Erich’s Kerry could’ve been a pioneer in wrestling had he come out and said he had one foot. It would’ve been great representation for the physically handicapped community had he done so but like cornette said Kerry couldn’t see it at that time and that led to his downfall
The whole Von Erich family story is just tragic
Kerry had such a unique look
Kerry was the perfect storm of situations all coming together. Everything that lead to his raise, in turn lead to his fall.
Kerry Von Erich was one of the nicest, most fan-friendly pro wrestlers in the history of the business. I was fortunate to watch him (as I-C champion) wrestle Mr. Perfect in late-1990. I also had his Texas Tornado action figure. I was shocked and saddened to hear about his death in early 1993. In the first 3 months of 1993, fans were hit with 3 big name wrestler deaths. Andre the Giant died in January, Dino Bravo died in February, then Kerry Von Erich in March. Every time I picked up an issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated, I thought: "Who else has died?"
Kevin Von Erich
is fucking inspirational human being. I hope he knows that.
Kerry was such a nice genuine humble person. Truly a NICE GUY who made an impact.... Even tho he was so young & had to deal with SO MUCH STRESS
Kerry was my first ever favorite Wrestler, i dont even remember which promotion it was because i was basically a kid in the early 80s and didnt even realize there were different promotions. i thought all Wrestlers fought all Wrestlers, Mid South Wrestling is the one i remember in my head watching here in Oklahoma City. but yeah i just a really skinny but really tall awkward kid and i thought Kerry was so cool, then later on he was The Texas Tornado and he would come out to that White Snake song and the crowd went crazy and he was just awesome.
Their arrogant dad fritz had a lot to do with the loss of his children, they allowed their dad to force them to wrestle at an insane pace. He forced kerry back in the ring after he lost his leg in an accident only 6 months later.
The guy was a hell of a performer. But mental health is real
Pretty big shoes to fill, life's hard enough when you don't have a entire state if not country watching everything you do. I think with Kerry it was mainly shame, which sucks because who among us wants their dirty laundry exposed and ridiculed by complete strangers? Let's alone hundreds of thousands of complete strangers.
Kerry had taken a Doctor's prescription pad and began writing his own scrips. The pharmacy checked in with the Doctor's office and Kerry was going to be brought up on charges for the scripts. Vicodin and Valium I believe were two of the main ones. He was told he may face time, or a long probation and rehab. So instead of facing the possibility of prison time or a long rehab, and with the family history of suicide factored in, he took his own life.
Rest in peace Kerry Von Erich.
Kerry Von Erich was and is one of my heroes. I lived in Houston TX from 1982 to 1987. I'll always love Kerry Von Erich
I felt extremely hard for their Parents. Imagine outliving most of your children… Just Sad.
Man I'd love to spend an afternoon in Jimmy's wrestling vault.
I saw kerry when i was a kid live he had it all. Looks , body talent, ladies loved him. Sucks he couldn't get himself back together. He really had it al i felt. So sad how it all ended
Man, the Von Erich family... so talented and so cursed. I remember finding WCCW completely by accident one day. ESPN was broadcasting their shows and I was hooked from the start. Kerry was the one who would be king, and decided he didn't want to be.
Let this be a lesson on why you don't let people off easy because they're a celebrity, friend, or family. When you turn a blind eye to someone's problematic behavior, when you lie for them, especially to cover up their substance abuse, you're not helping them anywhere except closer to an early grave.
Drugs had a kerry problem
Love the von Erich’s Kerry could’ve been a pioneer in wrestling had he come out and said he had one foot. It would’ve been great representation for the physically handicapped community had he done so but like cornette said Kerry couldn’t see it at that time and that led to his downfall