Kerry Gene Adkisson (February 3, 1960 – February 18, 1993) was an American professional wrestler under the ring names Kerry Von Erich, The Modern Day Warrior and the Texas Tornado. He was part of the Von Erich family of professional wrestlers. He is best known for his time with his father's promotion World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), where he spent eleven years of his career, and his time in World Wrestling Federation (WWF). Adkisson held forty championships in various promotions during his career. Among other accolades, he was a five-time world champion: a four-time WCWA World Heavyweight Champion and one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, and a one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion.
He along with younger brothers Mike Von Erich and Chris Von Erich all committed suicide.
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His youngest daughter Lacey Von Erich gave birth to a son Daniel in October 2006, his first grandchild.
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His youngest daughter Lacey Von Erich has followed in her father's footsteps into wrestling. In the summer of 2007, she was signed by the WWE and is training in their developmental territory in Florida, FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling).
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Broke his own father's junior world discus throwing record in high school. He was ready to compete in the Olympics but President Jimmy Carter ordered the Olympic Team to boycott the games that year.
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Notable Title Wins Include: World Class Tag Team titles (4); World Class Heavyweight title (3); NWA Tag Team titles (3); NWA American Tag Team titles (6); NWA (World Class) Six-Man Tag Team titles (8); NWA World Heavyweight title; WWF Intercontinental title;
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Two daughters: Hollie Von Erich (born September 19, 1984) and Lacey Von Erich (born July 17, 1986).
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Helped Steve Austin become a professional wrestler.
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