Michael Brett Adkisson (March 2, 1964 â€" 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.Mike had five brothers:
David, Kerry, Kevin, Jack and Chris. His father, longtime Texas
wrestler and wrestling promoter, Fritz Von Erich, trained all his sons
in professional wrestling. Several wrestlers associated with Mike,
such as his brother Kevin, King Kong Bundy, "Gentleman" Chris Adams,
Gary Hart and Jake Roberts, have all stated that he never wanted to be
a wrestler. Instead, he wanted to work for his father's company, World
Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), as a cameraman.Mike made his
debut on November 24, 1983, winning a match against Skandor Akbar
during "WCCW Wrestling Star Wars" at the Reunion Arena. He was then
involved in several encounters with The Freebirds. Von Erich and
Michael Hayes brawled on October 17, 1983, in Ft. Worth, after Hayes
ripped a jacket given to Mike by his brother Kerry. Mike teamed up
with his brother Kevin against Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts on
December 25, 1983. The only time Mike ever teamed up with his brother
David was in January 1984 when, along with Kerry, they battled the
Freebirds. Mike took David's place teaming with Kerry after David's
death in February 1984.WCCW tried to give Mike a feud of his own
against Brian Adias in October 1986, since Kerry was out of wrestling
with an ankle injury. Mike and Adias were to battle in a match at
Parade of Champions on May 3, 1987, but Mike died on April 12 of that
year. His final match took place at the Sportatorium on April 3, 1987,
against Mike Williams.
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.Mike had five brothers:
David, Kerry, Kevin, Jack and Chris. His father, longtime Texas
wrestler and wrestling promoter, Fritz Von Erich, trained all his sons
in professional wrestling. Several wrestlers associated with Mike,
such as his brother Kevin, King Kong Bundy, "Gentleman" Chris Adams,
Gary Hart and Jake Roberts, have all stated that he never wanted to be
a wrestler. Instead, he wanted to work for his father's company, World
Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), as a cameraman.Mike made his
debut on November 24, 1983, winning a match against Skandor Akbar
during "WCCW Wrestling Star Wars" at the Reunion Arena. He was then
involved in several encounters with The Freebirds. Von Erich and
Michael Hayes brawled on October 17, 1983, in Ft. Worth, after Hayes
ripped a jacket given to Mike by his brother Kerry. Mike teamed up
with his brother Kevin against Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts on
December 25, 1983. The only time Mike ever teamed up with his brother
David was in January 1984 when, along with Kerry, they battled the
Freebirds. Mike took David's place teaming with Kerry after David's
death in February 1984.WCCW tried to give Mike a feud of his own
against Brian Adias in October 1986, since Kerry was out of wrestling
with an ankle injury. Mike and Adias were to battle in a match at
Parade of Champions on May 3, 1987, but Mike died on April 12 of that
year. His final match took place at the Sportatorium on April 3, 1987,
against Mike Williams.
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