Mike Von Erich

Michael Brent Adkisson (born on March 2, 1964 in Dallas, Texas; died April 12, 1987), was a professional wrestler under the 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 Jack Adkisson. Image File history File links Mike_Adkisson. ... Image File history File links Mike_Adkisson. ... March 2 is the 61st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (62nd in leap years). ... 1964 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Downtown Dallas City nickname: Big D Location Location in the state of Texas Government Counties Dallas County Collin County Denton County Kaufman County Rockwall County Mayor Laura Miller Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 385. ... April 12 is the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (103rd in leap years). ... 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... ... David Adkisson David Allen Adkisson was a professional wrestler famous under the name of David Von Erich. ... Kerry Von Erich Kerry Gene Adkisson (born February 3, 1960 in Niagara Falls, New York; died February 18, 1993 in Denton, Texas) was an American professional wrestler under the name Kerry Von Erich, and part of the famous Von Erich wrestling family. ... Kevin Ross Adkisson was a professional wrestler. ... Chris von Erich Chris Adkisson (September 30, 1969 - September 12, 1991) was an American professional wrestler, best known by his stage name of Chris von Erich. ... Fritz Von Erich Jack Barton Adkisson was a professional wrestler under the name Fritz Von Erich, better known today as a wrestling promoter and the patriarch of the tragically famous Von Erich wrestling family. ...

Career

Mike never wanted to be a wrestler. He was not a natural athlete like his older brothers, and wanted to work for his father's company, World Class Championship Wrestling, as a cameraman. World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), also called the World Class Wrestling Association (WCWA), was a popular regional professional wrestling promotion run out of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. ...

When his brother David died in 1984, Mike was forced into the ring. He was actually a very good wrestler even though he did not want to do it. He was teamed with his brothers Kerry and Kevin and put into a long feud with the Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts). He also had a feud with Gino Hernandez. His last match was in 1987 against Brian Adias, whom he defeated in five seconds. The Fabulous Freebirds The Fabulous Freebirds were a professional wrestling tag team that usually consisted of three wrestlers. ... Michael P.S. Hayes Michael P.S. Hayes (born Michael Seitz on March 29, 1959 in Marietta, Georgia), is a former professional wrestler famous for his group, The Fabulous Freebirds. ... Terry Bam Bam Gordy Terry Gordy was a professional wrestler who was most famous for being a member of the Fabulous Freebirds. ... Buddy Jack Roberts Dale Hey was a professional wrestler better known as Buddy Roberts. ... Gino Hernandez Gino Hernandez was a professional wrestler. ... Brian Adias Brian Adias was a professional wrestler best known for his time in World Class Championship Wrestling. ...

On August 22, 1985, Mike's shoulder was operated on due to an injury suffered during a wrestling tour of Israel. He was released from the hospital in good condition, but his fever shot up to 107 degrees four days later. It was later found that Mike suffered from toxic shock syndrome, a rarity amongst men. August 22 is the 234th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (235th in leap years), with 131 days remaining. ... Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. ...

Mike had a difficult time returning to the ring, and was only a shell of his former self afterward. Kevin has stated that he was different outside the ring too.

On April 12, 1987, unable to deal with what he had become, he left a suicide note for his family, then committed suicide by overdosing on the tranquilizer placidyl. April 12 is the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (103rd in leap years). ... Kurt Cobains alleged suicide note. ... Ethchlorvynol is a sedative and hypnotic drug. ...

Profile

• Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
• Weight: 200 lb (91 kg)
• Birthday: March 2, 1964
• Hometown: Denton, Texas
• Trainer: Fritz Von Erich

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Championships/Accomplishments

• 1-Time WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
• 1-Time WCCW Middle Eastern Heavyweight Champion
• 4-Time WCCW Six-Man Tag Team Champion (with Kerry & Kevin Von Erich 3 times and Kevin & Lance Von Erich once).

• Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) ranked him # 288 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003.
• Mike also won the PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler Award in 1985 and Rookie of the Year in 1984.

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External link

• Official Family Site: http://www.vonerich.com/