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Michael Brett Adkisson (March 2, 1964 – April 12, 1987) was an American professional wrestler under the ring name Mike Von Erich. His four brothers, David, Kerry, Kevin and Chris, also wrestled. He was the son of longtime Texas wrestler and wrestling promoter Fritz Von Erich and a member of the Von Erich family.
April 16, 1987: Wrestler Mike Von Erich’s body was discovered near Lake Lewisville after being reported missing by his family. Kevin Von Erich holds his mother, Doris Adkisson. At right is ...
Mike and Kerry Von Erich in 1984. Mike Von Erich was the fifth son of Fritz Von Erich. He was born Michael Brett Adkisson on March 2, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, and was later known as the "Inspirational Warrior". [31] Mike replaced David in the feud the Von Erichs had with The Fabulous Freebirds following David's death.
In April, World Class suffered another death when Mike Von Erich, after being diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome, [5] was found dead near Lewisville Lake, having committed suicide by overdosing on Placidyl. The upcoming Parade of Champions card held in May was renamed in honor of both David and Mike Von Erich.
Kerry Von Erich committed suicide in 1993, David Von Erich died from enteritis in 1984, Mike Von Erich died by overdose in 1987, Chris Von Erich shot himself in 1991 and first-born Jack Barton ...
By the time Fritz died in 1997, five of his six sons preceded him in death. David Von Erich died from enteritis in 1984, Mike Von Erich died by overdose in 1987, Chris Von Erich shot himself in ...
Chris Von Erich (Chris Adkisson) WCCW, USWA: September 30, 1969: September 12, 1991: Suicide by gunshot [20] 21: Asahi ... Mike Von Erich (Michael Adkisson) WCCW, NWA ...
Kevin Von Erich became the oldest brother after Jack Barton Jr.'s death. At 66, he is the only Von Erich brother still alive. After retiring from wrestling, ... Mike Von Erich, known as the ...