Among other accolades, he was a one-time NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion, [6] four-time WCWA World Heavyweight Champion, [7] and one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion. [8] . He died by suicide by gunshot.

Kerry Von Erich uses the move his father made famous against Mr. Perfect.

Feb 18, 1993 · Full wrestling profile of Kerry von Erich, with Career History, Real Name, Height, Weight, Age, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams, appearance changes, and more.

Jul 12, 2024 · Kerry Von Erich is a Texas wrestling legend & a former WWE Intercontinental Champion. Let's learn more about this wrestler who thrived in WCCW!

He was the winner of the ‘WWF Intercontinental Championship’ and ‘NWA World Championship’ as well as four times ‘WCWA World Heavyweight Championship.’. The high-point of his career was winning the ‘NWA World Heavyweight Championship’ (1984). His signature wresting moves were known as ‘Discus Punch’ or ‘Tornado Punch.’.

Nov 12, 2022 · Kerry Von Erich won the WWE Intercontinental Championship just two short months after entering WWE by beating Mr. Perfect at SummerSlam. This was a last minute change, but one that worked out well. Kerry replaced Brutus Beefcake, after he was injured in a boating accident. The fans loved him, popping huge when he applied the Iron Claw.

At Survivor Series in 1990, while still Intercontinental champion, he wrestled in a Survivor Series match where he teamed with the WWF Champion The Ultimate Warrior and the Legion of Doom (Hawk and Animal). He was eliminated by long-time rival Mr. Perfect but his team won the match.

Jan 17, 2024 · In July 1990, Von Erich debuted in WWE as the Texas Tornado – but the commentators openly acknowledged that he was, in fact, Kerry Von Erich. Not long after at SummerSlam, he took the place of an injured Brutus Beefcake and defeated Mr. Perfect to win the Intercontinental Championship.

- WWE Wrestlemania XXV (April 5, '09) = Kerry von Erich was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Title Summary: - NWA Texas Tag-Team Champion w/ Bruiser Brody (7/23/79 - 80)

Apr 10, 2024 · Kerry Von Erich is a Texas wrestling legend & a former WWE Intercontinental Champion. Let's learn more about this wrestler who thrived in WCCW!