You know, I’ve been digging into this whole Von Erich family saga, and it’s just one wild ride from start to finish. The other day, I started looking into Hollie Von Erich, and man, it got me thinking about her dad, Kerry.
So, I went down this rabbit hole, starting with Kerry Von Erich’s full name – Kerry Gene Adkisson. Born in 1960, this guy was a big shot in the wrestling world. He went by names like “The Modern Day Warrior” and all that jazz.
First, I watched some old matches of Kerry’s. This dude was a powerhouse, seriously. Then I began reading up on his life, you know, the personal stuff. And let me tell you, it was heavy. The whole Von Erich family is like something out of a tragic play. This family, they went through it. Their dad, Fritz, passed away from cancer in ’97, but before that, five of his sons were gone. One, Jack Jr., drowned when he was just a kid back in ’59. David died from some illness in ’84, and then Mike, Chris, and Kerry all took their own lives in ’87, ’91, and ’93. I mean, talk about a curse, right?
Then I stumbled upon Lacey Von Erich, that’s Hollie’s cousin. She was a wrestler too. Found some of her matches, watched them, and you can see the family resemblance in the ring, no doubt. But she retired from wrestling, and I started wondering why. Then, boom, more family drama. David’s first marriage fell apart after they lost their baby to SIDS. Can you imagine? And Kerry’s parents, they split up in ’92, after all those years together, right after Chris died. The mom, Doris, ended up living in Hawaii with Kevin and his family.
So, after piecing all this together, I watched the movie “The Iron Claw”. Great film, by the way. It really showed the pressure and the darkness behind all that wrestling glory. I felt for Hollie, growing up with all that history. It’s like, every corner you turn, there’s another story, another tragedy.
Here’s what I put together:
- Kerry Von Erich: Started watching his matches, learned about his career, then dove into his personal life and the tragedies.
- Family History: Researched the deaths of Kerry’s brothers, the family’s struggles, and the impact on the family dynamics.
- Lacey Von Erich: Found her matches, noticed the family style, and then learned about her personal life and the connections to Kerry’s story.
- “The Iron Claw”: Watched the movie to get a visual and emotional sense of the Von Erich story.
- Reflected: Thought about how all these events shaped Hollie’s life and perspective.
It’s a lot to take in, right? But it’s real life, and it makes you think. One thing I realized is how much strength it must take to carry on a legacy like that. Hollie, she’s living with a history that’s both glorious and heartbreaking.
This whole experience, it’s been eye-opening. It is not just about wrestling; it is about family, loss, and how you keep going when it feels like the world’s against you. I started this just curious about Hollie, but now I have got this whole new perspective on the Von Erichs.
Anyway, that’s my deep dive on the Von Erichs for you. It’s a bit of a downer, I know, but it’s also kind of fascinating, in a really messed up way.
Cheers!
