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David Alan Adkisson (July 22, 1958 – February 10, 1984) was an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name David Von Erich. A member of the Von Erich Family, Von Erich is best known for his appearances with World Class Championship Wrestling, the Dallas, Texas-based professional wrestling promotion owned by his father, Fritz Von Erich.[3] Von Erich was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.
| Professional wrestling career | |
|---|---|
| David Von Erich | |
| |
| Birth name | David Alan Adkisson |
| Born | July 22, 1958 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | February 10, 1984 (aged 25) Tokyo, Japan |
| Cause of death | Acute Enteritis |
| Spouse(s) | Candy McLeod (m. 1978–1979) Tricia Matter (m. 1982–1984) |
| Children | 1 |
| Family | Von Erich |
| Ring name(s) | David Von Erich |
| Billed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)[1] |
| Billed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Billed from | Dallas, Texas Lake Dallas, Texas Shady Shores, Texas[2] |
| Trained by | Fritz Von Erich |
| Debut | June 11, 1977 |
Championships and accomplishments
- All Japan Pro Wrestling
- Championship Wrestling from Florida
- NWA Big Time Wrestling / World Class Championship Wrestling
- NWA American Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Kevin Von Erich[13][14]
- NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship (8 times)[15][16]
- NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Kevin Von Erich[17][18]
- NWA United National Championship (1 time)[19]
- NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (2 times) – with Kevin Von Erich and Kerry Von Erich[20]
- NWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Kevin Von Erich[21][22]
- NWA Western States Sports
- NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Kevin Von Erich
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Stanley Weston Award (1984)
- PWI ranked him #58 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003[23]
- PWI ranked him #23 of the top 100 tag teams of the "PWI Years" with Mike, Kevin, and Kerry Von Erich in 2003[23]
- St. Louis Wrestling Club
- St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Class of 2016
- World Wrestling Entertainment
- WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2009)
