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Fritz Von Erich

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

August 16, 1929

Died

September 10, 1997 (age 68)

Also Known As

Jack Adkisson

Fritz Von Erich

Biography

Jack Barton Adkisson Sr., better known by his ring name Fritz Von Erich, was an American professional wrestler, wrestling promoter, and the patriarch of the Von Erich family. He was a 23-time world champion and a record 20-time WCWA Champion. He was also the owner of the World Class Championship Wrestling territory.

Known For

World Class Championship Wrestling

World Class Championship Wrestling

Fritz Von Erich

1982

Hollywood Demons

Hollywood Demons

Self (archive footage)

2025

WWE Hall of Fame

WWE Hall of Fame

Fritz Von Erich (Archive footage)

2005

NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa

NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa

Fritz Von Erich (referee)

1980

Heroes of World Class

Heroes of World Class

Fritz Von Erich

2006

WCCW Star Wars

Fritz Von Erich

1981

WCCW Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show

Fritz Von Erich

1982

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87

Fritz Von Erich (Ringside)

1987

WCCW Star Wars (February 1981)

Fritz Von Erich

1981

Faded Glory: The Von Erich Story

Faded Glory: The Von Erich Story

Self

2000

WCCW Parade of Champions '86

Fritz Von Erich (Ringside)

1986

WCCW Parade of Champions

Fritz Von Erich

1984

The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling

The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling

Fritz Von Erich

2007

WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86

Fritz Von Erich (Special Guest Referee)

1986

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81

Fritz Von Erich

1981

WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '87

Fritz Von Erich (Ringside)

1987

WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85

Fritz Von Erich (Appearance)

1985

Texas Championship Wrestling

Texas Championship Wrestling

Fritz Von Erich

1980

Filmography

2025TVHollywood Demonsas Self (archive footage)2007FilmThe Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestlingas Fritz Von Erich 2006FilmHeroes of World Classas Fritz Von Erich 2005TVWWE Hall of Fameas Fritz Von Erich (Archive footage)2000FilmFaded Glory: The Von Erich Storyas Self 1987FilmWCCW Christmas Star Wars '87as Fritz Von Erich (Ringside)1987FilmWCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '87as Fritz Von Erich (Ringside)1986FilmWCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86as Fritz Von Erich (Special Guest Referee)1986FilmWCCW Parade of Champions '86as Fritz Von Erich (Ringside)1985FilmWCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85as Fritz Von Erich (Appearance)1984FilmWCCW Parade of Championsas Fritz Von Erich 1982FilmWCCW Fritz Von Erich Retirement Showas Fritz Von Erich 1982TVWorld Class Championship Wrestlingas Fritz Von Erich 1981FilmWCCW Christmas Star Wars '81as Fritz Von Erich 1981FilmWCCW Star Wars (February 1981)as Fritz Von Erich 1981TVWCCW Star Warsas Fritz Von Erich 1980FilmTexas Championship Wrestlingas Fritz Von Erich 1980FilmNWA The Last Tangle in Tampaas Fritz Von Erich (referee)