Behind The Titantron | The Von Erich Curse | Episode 20 (Part 1)

Wrestling Documentary Behind The Titantron
Hey Wrestlelamiacs,
Really hope everybody enjoyed this week instalment of Behind The Titantron.
You'll notice Dylan has filled in for today's voice work. At the moment it's impossible for me (Wrestlelamia) to do long pieces of narration due to substantial building work (who also feel it's appropriate to blast Vengaboys at 7am when working).
Hope you guys understand and if you can hit that like button and share the video as much as possible.
Much Love
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[@jamescobb5785]

Kerry Von Erich was actually my favorite. What a sad tragic thing. Ending his own life. He had plenty to live for. This is truly a curse.

[@futuregohan4837]

He Actually Can Say That He Fought Undertaker In 1991

[@dannyhipolito817]

@@futuregohan4837 and held the IC belt during his time in the WWF

[@scaccu]

@@futuregohan4837 he's dead, he actually couln't say anything...

[@gweniveretoliver3257]

I had terrible crushes on kerry and Kevin Von Eric.And they were actually in the phone book which was cool.

[@josecantu5605]

You called them huh? Dont lie lol

[@randallarmstrong1840]

You from Dallas area?

[@jasoncutshaw8401]

What about me..I want to be crushed on too🤪

[@dalegriffin6768]

I knew the Von Erichs,they were extremely cocky around Lake Dallas high School,and Kevin was by far the most humble and nicest of the brothers

[@ddave7026]

Kerry was like our Superman and The Hulk. He was Beast mode before the word existed. That Eye of the Tiger montage leading the the Rick Flair match💪

[@JoshuaD.Howard]

That’s wild that Brody found his body seeing as he was plagued by the tragedy of death only a few years later as well 😷😷

[@indiglo1971]

Texas Monthly magazine said David was found with placidyl and a bottle of alcohol.

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

As are all. My brother's dad died at 31 in a car wreck when he was 10 in 1999. 20 years later in 2019, my brother died in a car wreck at 30 and left a 12 year old son behind.

[@lewisaino]

@@joshuatraffanstedt2695 That is eerie, your uncle died while now you are a uncle your bro died.

[@poindextertunes]

@ConwayTwitterI’m so sorry for your loss

[@jamminmusicman]

awesome video ... the Von Erich family is one of the most saddest tales in pro wrestling they would make a great bio pic one day for a movie

[@ghostvalley6786]

jamminmusicman they could do an entire Netflix series

[@jamminmusicman]

+ECW Remembered that would be cool ... we better get this idea copyrighted lol

[@futuregohan4837]

Undertaker Needs An Animated Biopic Movie On Himself

[@portiamatthews4299]

Remind me of the Kennedy family

[@mastershake42019]

If they were gonna make a movie they would have already. Not many people know who they are anymore

[@sandraainsworth906]

I met Kerry von Erich when he came to Biloxi Mississippi in 1985..handsome man back then..what an unforgettable man and night

[@rageangerman1432]

@@charlescarter4608 they all did.

[@mab1959]

sandra ainsworth I met Kerry in Louisiana in the same year. He was handsome but he was also very personable. Kevin is a delight to follow and interact with on Twitter.

[@anselm9215]

Hard to believe there's only one Von Erich and one Freebird still alive. No doubt that tragedy struck when they all expected it the least. But glad to see that currently both guys are good friends and remember the glory days in a friendly and likable manner. 😢

[@VictorLorenz-vl9yp]

Jesus when you put it like that 😔

[@joshhale9355]

I'm from Dallas, anytime I mention wrestling to anyone in their 40's or older mention the Von Erichs, they mention the matches against the Freebirds (Texas legends also) at the Sportatorium on Saturdays. I do look up to the Von Erichs as a Dallas wrestling fan. It's a shame what happened to these guys.

[@shakarussanders9911]

I'm from Ft Worth I loved watching them as a Kid! WCCW was awesome we use to go to the matches at The Tarrant County Convention Center on Monday's I never got to go to the Dallas Sportatorium though

[@rickyrosay33977]

I live in Irving my dad was a huge Von Erichs fan and went to the Texas Stadium show in memorial to David and told me the Ric vs Kerry match was his favorite wrestling match of all time

[@jmsmith6]

I use to deliver pizza to Kevin Von Erich- triple anchovies. He said it was the only thing he could taste after having so many concussions. Seemed like a nice guy.

[@smallworldz7241]

The Von Eric's are Wrestling Gods in Texas

[@poindextertunes]

@@jmsmith6that wild. anchovies are so salty.. triple?? sheesh no doubt a lot of these guys had CTE

[@EastsideShowSCP]

Its sad to see a family rocked by so much death and controversy. When I was a kid I remember watching wrestling live at the Dallas Sportatorium ringside with wrestlers like the Von Erichs and Chris Adams and others. Good times...

[@thecostlypanda]

The Eastside Show Wow crazy to see you here love your SCP videos, and yeah its so sad, these guys left to early.

[@TheStikapos]

Good times for us, great wrestling, but not so good for them. I wished better for all of them.

[@ceaflacca4991]

facts one of my favorite wrestling family's grew up off IWCCW.

[@acegibson9533]

one of the best matches I saw was Brian Adias vs. Chris Adams. I saw that on TV and became a fan. Great quality workers.

[@ceaflacca4991]

+4JayeP Borden oh yeah gentlemen Chris Adams originated the super kick.

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

Once, in Kansas, me, my aunt, and my cousin went to see the Von Erich's wrestle. I'm from Texas, so I was a huge Kerry Von Erich fan. This was in 1990. I was 3 years old, but I still remember it. He even let us in the ring and took a picture with me. I remember he was the biggest dude id ever seen. I remember when he picked me up, I thought he was going to body slam me. Lol. I was terrified, and you can tell in the picture. It's one of my earliest memories. My aunt and cousin got a picture Also, backstage with Kevin.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

The Von Erich Family are legends... Rock stars that were bigger than the Dallas Cowboys at one point!

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@Josh Traffanstedt The Von Erichs were in the early 1980s.

[@jillconner5062]

@ Josh Traffanstedt . Cowboys were hot garbage for most the 80s. They were giving away free tickets to playoff games in 83 because they couldn't even sell out playoff games! Is it really that hard to believe they sucked for a decade? Presently they have sucked for almost 3 decades. Gotta suck for any Dallas fans under 30. Because the team has literally sucked your entire life.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@jillconner5062 No lies told.

[@fredmartine674]

I always wondered what became of the Von Erichs after seeing them wrestle during the early 80s, the Freebirds were the nemesis to the Von Erichs. I didn't know tragedy had strucked the Von Family till I saw this video. Thank you to the Von Erich Family for introducing me to the world of wrestling at a young age and seeing the Von Erichs in action. R.I.P.

[@Gambino_Crime_Family]

Von Erichs and Hart Foundation family is so big but lost so many

[@pdamn1975]

Check out the Rocks wrestling line. That is the first family of wrestling. The Harts and Von Erichs are smaller houses.

[@jaimethesnake8063]

It's OK, the most talented, charismatic, handsome and best Hart is still alive. Long live Bruce Hart.

[@lamontbradford4630]

@MiLiTARY MiNDED Peter Maivia isnt't a biological family member of the Anaoi family.

[@TheLizardWizard17]

@MiLiTARY MiNDED Lamont is right, Maivia and Daddy Anoai swore an oath to each other, they arent blood related but considered part of the family because of said oath

[@39Hundred]

@@jaimethesnake8063 You mean TEDDY Hart

[@Jose_Martinez316]

Behind The Titantron: Triple H and Chyna 🙌🙌🙌

[@misterrandywatson5432]

Jose Martinez yes

[@romeojavier7997]

Jose Martinez Don't forget the Birth of PG Era.

[@mab1959]

Jose Martinez good luck getting that.

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

That was one ugly chick. Man..

[@nothing5283]

@@joshuatraffanstedt2695 and what are you?

[@AdrienneS1970]

I remember when David passed. The radio was saying it was heart attack. People were calling into the DFW radio stations and requesting Bryan Adams "Heaven." It was sad. The Von Erichs were a big deal here in Texas.

[@monilaninetynine3811]

I remember his death, too. My father and I used to go watch their matches and he broke the news of David's death to me.

[@anastasiaousley8073]

I would personally be Interested in seeing behind the titantron episodes on the Anoa'i family The death of Chris Kanyon The the rise and fall of HHH and Chyna relationship The death of Sean O'Haire Crash Holly Suicide

[@MGSBigBoss77]

*Anoa'i family* *The death of Chris Kanyon* *The death of Sean O'Haire* *Crash Holly Suicide* ^Those four especially!

[@balzenhazelnut]

WAIT SEAN O'HAIRE IS DEAD????

[@balzenhazelnut]

AND CRASH HOLLY KILLED HIMSELF!?!?!?

[@MGSBigBoss77]

You seriously didn't know that? Yes, this tragically happened a few years back! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_O%27Haire#Death

[@rhaeghartargaryen871]

Anastasia Ousley boring boring boring

[@craigperry3779]

I was too young to really remember Kerry in the WWF, he had a great body, look and could have been a huge star. I need to go back and watch his stuff on the network.

[@daTruChosen]

Man, that Bruiser Brody was a cool ass bro, looking out for his friend like that.

[@mab1959]

B. N. Willis Right?!? Also, there has rarely, if ever, been a wrestler who has been totally drug free. No off season and in such a hardcore sport?!? As if.

[@eboy21k]

Bruiser Brody was a solid ass dude. He loved wrestling. He proved it over and over

[@demetriusbillings9510]

Behind the Titantron THE HART FAMILY Do it!!! While Bret is still alive. 💛

[@chistied5411]

It's heartbreaking to see a family rocked by so much death and controversy.

[@whalesharkbrol3119]

You just stole someone comment

[@demetriusbillings9510]

There was no curse. These guys were just really troubled and insecure on the inside, no matter how much people adored them.

[@mike04574]

It’s a media thing

[@davy1972]

Bingo.

[@jokerswank6082]

Yeah, something tells me Fritz was a real prick and played a part in this

[@ertfgghhhh]

@@jokerswank6082 something? Thats something u just want to believe

[@jokerswank6082]

@@ertfgghhhh there's no evidence suggesting otherwise. It's a fact that this came from how HIS dad treated him.

[@bullnull9180]

I never got to see the von Eric's but from what I have seen they were great wrestlers

[@dalegriffin6768]

I grew up in Dallas TX in the 80's,and the Von Erichs were like the Beatles here,I'm looking forward to the film coming out in November "the Iron Claw"

[@chrystalSexydiabetic]

I wish you would do a show on specifically David Von Erich. His death is so weird and marred in tradegy not to mention nobody can seem to get their stories straight on him.

[@christopherwall2121]

Unfortunately, I think Bruiser Brody took any answers we might have gotten to his grave.

[@futureboxer92]

you are just amazing. this channel is incredible

[@soulbrother5507]

WCCW use to rock in the 80s

[@elens1467]

well, early eighties...

[@petermccavington8232]

Sometimes it did

[@subzero8679]

Not really

[@petermccavington8232]

@@subzero8679 even when wcw was beating wwe in the ratings war, the wwe still had better quality TV. Wcw pay per view pretty much suck. It was always wwe wrestlemania or royal rumble that people couldn't stop talking about.

[@MERTIE123]

Yep, those were the good days!!

[@tiger3625]

The quality of these behind the titantron is amazing...Keep doing your thing!

[@chrishollister80]

Please, please can you do a video on the Pillman work shoot on WCW, ECW and the WWF?

[@kleevorpos1838]

i never got why people go apeshit over his "loose cannon" gimmick... it wasnt that great, and its not that great now that dean ambrose does the same shtick, but i saw him during the "flyin brian" and hollywood blonde periods that was good stuff.. all the horsemen and hart foundation stuff was boring and after his injury his matches were sad to watch...

[@fuzzydunlop7928]

@@kleevorpos1838 1) Dean Ambrose is a loose equivalent. On the surface they seem similar but not so much when actually comparing the two. 2) Pillman's whole "work/shoot" thing has aged incredibly poorly (for the most part, some of those ECW promos still get a chuckle out of me), but back when it was done it was some edgy shit. You need to keep in mind - the WWF still had blue fucking floor mats at this time while Pillman is threatening to piss in the middle of the ring in Philly and eventually pulling a gun on Stone Cold. You look at it with modern eyes and it's easy to roll them due to all the "insider" lingo like "he's shooting!" during his ECW debut - it's all very groan inducing now but back then Russo had not yet beat it into the ground in WCW - all of that was new and cutting age and all of the shit that proceeded it was directly inspired by those angles. Without them, the idea wouldn't seem cliche in the first place. If you don't look at it with that in mind you're doing yourself a disservice, you might as well not even watch old wrestling if you can't use it as a time machine.

[@dirbrody]

God bless The Von Erichs...

[@jeenkzk5919]

dirbrody back in the day we looked (and still do today) at them as fellow Dallas family members! I remember my father brought us home Kerry's autograph! The Missing Link was traveling with him to but refused my dad his autograph! It's not that he was being mean. He told my dad "Don't you know the missing link can't read or write?" Kayfabe at its finest!

[@nickcastrellon909]

Wrong.... a real loving god would not allow such cruel sadness to happen.

[@Tonyat-gk5jk]

God bless the von erichs

[@KushClarkKent]

@@nickcastrellon909 Maybe god is a sadist

[@Joe-eb8vc]

Nah. Your god ain't gonna bless the suicide kings. They are in hell now. It's in your bible.

[@Jesusblowsme666]

I've been waiting for this episode of BTT for a long while! :D Thanks WRESTLELAMIA!

[@shannondeleon5035]

I didn’t realize how important it is to like 👍🏻 and subscribe to video until I saw a clip about it at the end of one of your videos.. I’ve enjoyed watching your behind the titantron series and will support you from now on.. thank you for all the hard work you put into giving us this videos I grew up watching WWF with my brothers and they always take me back.. ❤️❤️😎😎

[@bvigil1888]

Thank you for covering this subject. I have been a fan of the Von Erich family for a couple of years now and i look forward to the continuation you cover on them. They had such potential and promise. Thankfully Kevin is still alive, and has 2 sons wrestling billed as Marshall and Ross Von Erich. Kerry even had a couple of little girls, one if which Lacey would wrestle back in TNA. Regrettably TNA didnt do too much with her and she ended up retiring after that. I would still like her to get more technical wrestling training and come back into it.

[@joshhale9355]

As a wrestling fan in Dallas, you can ask anyone about the Von Erichs, they’ll have a story. It’s so tragic what became of them.

[@LowonLifeCo]

Wow. You’re so right, my dad was a huge fan and would tell me about how my grandfather met one of them in a gym back in the 70s. That’s how I first heard of them.

[@rayfinkel4434]

Cheers for posting this. another brilliant vid from u.

[@saikrish7976]

pls do an episode about chyna and triple h and stephanie's relation and also about vince mcmahon's past life how he achieved so much sucess and why do wrestlers get paid very less in wwe compared to other sports.

[@saikrish7976]

believe that.

[@robertelee467]

roman reigns That would be both AWESOME....and dangerous. HHH, and the McMahon's, are entirely too powerful to let, what most of us to believe is, the truth....the REAL truth...be told.

[@peterpan504]

roman reigns yes!!!!!

[@kenrickeason]

When you have no union you are deemed to make less and Vince McMahon knows this... When you are an independent contractor Vince McMahon don't have to pay your medical bills unless you both have that on paper, Vince McMahon can just sit and make billions off your work which I'm fine cause these fools should demand better after all the damage done to their bodies.. Vince McMahon can give you just $3,000 a night while he makes 100 million in a night just off your performance and I find that not to be fair and if they had a union none of this would be going down and wrestlers would be really WWE employees with nice bank accounts... But I can't totally blame Vince Mcmahon cause these wrestlers don't stand up and strike against this shit and I won't blame Vince for wrestlers taking any damn thing they can get... Even back in the day was even worst cause wrestlers didn't get any guarantees on contracts which I hate in a way cause someone can just can just drop you without a reason because they don't want to pay you or made enough money off you that they don't need you anymore even if your contract hasn't expired yet.. I want to see everybody get paid for their work even if it's Pro Wrestling or Basketball make all the damn money you can so your kids won't have to go through the major shit like you before hand.. This is America and everyone should be able to make how much they want.. I'm very agreeable for people living without a worry of getting evicted or getting food for their marriage..

[@chayden153]

Yes!!!!!

[@Jason_Maier]

From what I've read about the VE's . . . . David was the best in ring worker, Kevin was the best all around athlete and Kerry was the most over with the crowd?

[@evilubuntu9001]

I can't wait for part 2. The Von Erich curse seemed to be in effect for almost everybody else that worked for the company. Moody, Hart, Hernandez, Akbar, Gordy, Rude, Warrior, Link, Bourne, Adams...all dead before 70. Kamala is almost there. Pretty sure I missed a few.

[@bertotaker]

Gino, Brody...

[@michaelrickard2225]

UBUNTU UBUNTU So true#

[@simostaxiarchopoulos]

Mr. Perfect....

[@kleevorpos1838]

its not a tragedy to die before 70 thats the average life expectancy, it doesnt mean youre gauranteed to live that long.... gary hart had a good run in life... moody had health issues all his life, even if he never got into the business he wouldve died the way he did... no tragedy with alot of them ,they just took too many pills... freak deaths like chris candido dying from a blood clot or the benoit deal, those are tragedies

[@kleevorpos1838]

im not excusing it but brody is responsible for his death, he made a career out of screwing people over and he was a fucktard... that day he chose to screw over a guy who had just buried a child and wasnt stable... only fanboys would have sympathy for such an ass... hell even bill "bible thumper" watts didnt trust him and bill watts is a "world class" bastard

[@albee07]

Bruh, here you go with that great shit again! Lol thank you for this!

[@sgtlegacy7]

Wow Wrestlemania the Von Erich's you guys are on it dog on it!! Love the behind the titantron!

[@rhondastrait2982]

Heartbreaking 💔

[@AirLancer]

"Drowning to death." Drowning inherently means whoever did it died. It's like saying someone was murdered to death.

[@subzero8679]

Yeah I can't stand when people say stuff like that. Haha!!

[@GGman2019]

You can drown and not die

[@bubblybubbles4023]

Yeah, there's usually no coming back from drowning.😣

[@bubblybubbles4023]

@@GGman2019 they call that a near drowning

[@Offical_RemyKWNicholls]

Yeah. It was tragic what happend to Little Jack. He was only 6 as well.

[@JH-yk5se]

Them dudes were ripped for the time!

[@deanarupe73]

I grew up watching Mid South Wrestling and loved going to the matched. My dad was is a cop and they would offer overtime his Dept. They could do security for concerts and Mid South Wrestling matches. I got to go to work with my dad and would watch in awe the matches. It was back in the era of Junkyard Dog, Terry Taylor, Magnum T.A., Steve Dr. Death Williams,The Road Warriors, Kamala the Ugandan Giant,Etc. The Von Reich's Wrestled every weekend and I loved be close to the ring. Kerry and his brothers always high fives you when they entered the ring. They made each fan feel special. I had a autographed poster from them that was back when they pimped pizza from Pizza Hut. It was so sad that they Passed. Kevin still keeps they're memory alive. I truly treasure my memories from going to Mid South Wrestling with my best friend and hero my dad!😉

[@hecgeezy187]

Behind The Titantron is AWESOME!!! Please keep em coming!

[@alonfizi4213]

I can tell you that Kevin in his last match and his two sons Ross and Marshall wrestled in six man tag team match this past sunday in my country Israel in some local event and this event was on tv in the sport channel

[@thataurus2492]

I remember them puttin 3 of the Von Erichs on Legends of Wrestling 1, 2 and 3(showdown)

[@balzenhazelnut]

Tha Taurus Fritz Kerry and Kevin! Kerry and Kevin are also playable in 2k18!!!

[@futuregohan4837]

But Not Undertaker? Bro If Vince Had Told Acclaim That They Could Use The Likeness Of Undertaker Taker Might've Been In Those Games

[@futuregohan4837]

IMO It Hadn't Been The Same Without Undertaker Being Included Through I Wonder What Theme Undertaker Would've Had If He Were In Those Games

[@phyllishammond9886]

Rest in peace , Kerry, mike, Chris , fritz, Dolores and David , may the flight of angels lay thee they rest. Also baby Jack.

[@RichieRay_TheRealDealHeel]

Jack Jr wasn’t electrocuted during a rainstorm. It was faulty exposed wires from a trailer. It shocked him an he fell face down in snow. Then drown. Fritz lived up north

[@goatretrogamer]

BTT is the best wrestling show on KZbin. Am I the only one who takes a smoke break at work when I get a notification?

[@chasebearsfan]

You're killing me! I need to see part II Awesome work!

[@Airsoftcleaner]

That's why I call them The Kennedys of Wrestling

[@GrappleVision]

I have to comment again and let you know how awesome it is that this is a two parter. The Von Erichs are such a huge part of wrestling that it's awesome to see them get this much attention from this great channel.

[@NosferatuWickedTTRPG]

I can see a future episode on El Patron and Paige

[@pandaplayz4146]

The Wicked Soul possibility

[@NosferatuWickedTTRPG]

I hate being right about people. Alberto seemed like he has a temper and Paige also seemed like she has daddy issues...Oh well

[@josedimas3556]

The Wicked Soul I would watch that episode

[@jpass7784]

The Wicked Soul that's sounds good

[@GodlessScummer]

I hope that won't be the case but I am worried that the Del Rio/Paige relationship may have a tragic ending.

[@hermanbooger5431]

I'm from Dallas,Texas and the Von Erichs truly are the like The Hart family I always considered Kevin Von Erich has our Bret Hart but it was really David Von Erich who was the big star anyways awesome job on your research l will keep tuning in👍

[@southerndandy4910]

Great job so far on part 1. I've watched every documentary there is about the Von Erich's and still find the story one of the most compelling in sports let alone Pro wrestling.

[@1Plassy]

Enjoyed watching this, nice bit of work gone into this well done big thumbs up !

[@rashadcampbell6513]

I remember Texas Tornado Kerry Von Erich!

[@michaelrickard5343]

Such a tragedy. Just incredibly sad how everything self-destructed.

[@johnchristopherliscombe9849]

fritz is to blame.

[@evolutiontail5697]

@@johnchristopherliscombe9849 how

[@ladyofwisdom2]

Darn,this is very sad..Heart breaking😢😢

[@keishac7530]

I love these series.

[@GreedyGodz]

Nothing personal to the host on this video but where's the original voice? Of wrestlelamia? Edit:nvm read the description hope you get better man.

[@arthurmorgan7086]

Really was looking forward to this one

[@DKrules9]

Is bash at the beach 2000 incident a topic to be discussed?

[@kasperdomagala4544]

DKrules9 what happened at bash at the beach

[@HypervoxelRBX]

I mean there isn't much to discuss, it's all out there.

[@jaysonadams4962]

The Kennedy's of wrestling..

[@melonmaniac]

So far, nothing short of brilliant. Much appreciated.

[@lilyblu4577]

Thanks for listing all the titles in the description bc they all look really interesting so I'll be binging them today. Subbed! :)

[@bigdaddyj452]

I was lucky enough to grow up watching them. It's terrible what happened. Clearly tons of issues but they were fun to watch

[@crazycatman5928]

The Iron Claw movie is pretty good. Worth a watch to any wrestling fan.

[@HabsMike25]

Saw it last night. Better than I thought it would be.

[@michaelrickard2225]

Rise and fall of Pastamania.

[@Juggy113]

Oh i remember that moment like it was yesterday His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy There's vomit on his sweater already, hulk's spaghett

[@troywright359]

when the time was up over POW

[@fuzzydunlop7928]

@Bill Ding can't tell if joke

[@wrestlinghistorian4064]

This is actually what happened regarding Fritz taking over the Dallas territory. Ed McLemore controlled the Dallas/Ft Worth promotion and Morris Sigel controlled Houston. Together, they controlled the Texas booking office which was technically run out of Houston, which was the crown jewel of Texas wrestling. When Sigel died in 1966, Paul Boesch, who was Sigel's protege, purchased the promotion from Sigel's widow. Seeing an opportunity, Fritz made a move on McLemore and started promoting in Dallas. Instead of being labeled an outlaw, NWA president Sam Muchnick sided with Fritz. Fritz won the brief promotional war and as a result most of the talent was loyal to him. Essentially, Fritz became the big cheese in Texas wrestling and took control of the booking office, moving it to Dallas. McLemore then went to work for Fritz, where he retained the figurehead position of "promoter" until his death in 69. This is why for years, while technically being somewhat reliant on Fritz, Boesch would bring in talent from outside the traditional Texas wrestling scene, from the AWA and elsewhere, much to the dislike of the NWA. Fritz had to put up with this because until the Von Erich boys really started popping towns in the early 80's, Houston was the big payoff town, and it was essential for his talent to get dates there to make money and stay happy.

[@chris2423]

Kerry was great. His look and personality lead him to IC champ but then nothing. Potential heavyweight champion and top tier guy in the Bret Hart Shawn micheals razor diesel days if he was around.

[@gdinme3180]

Living in the public eye is serious stress when certain news or unachievable goals can cause such curses, especially when money is involved as with many celebrity families.

[@deoge3278]

Kerry was my favorite. I still 2 this day give just about every kid I play wrestle with "The Claw". I can still just barely remember hearing about David. But it was all about Kerry when I was old enough 2 really get into wrestling. My grandma worked 4 children's hospital while I was growing up and there was more than 1 pro wrestler that came 2 see all the sick kids. But Kerry will always b my favorite. My gma and the guys dad got 2 b kinda buddies. He was always very nice. They all were 2 b honest. Now I actually haven't been into wrestling since about 9th grade. Which is over 20 yrs ago. But a ton of my earliest happiest memories involve wrestling. And there was so much going on , whether it b part of the show and was something planned and rehearsed. Or if it was just behind the scenes stuff that I at that young age just did not get or understand. Especially when WWF took over. And this guy was going and this guy was staying...it was just really confusing. And upsetting. But since about a week ago, when I just stumbled upon your channel, im getting most if not all of my questions answered. Finally. And though I still dont really have much interest in wrestling these days i still love watching and hearing about the good ol' days. Your now my favorite channel. Thank u man...ur doing a kick ass job. plz keep it up. and just a little side note. not that this will b a shock really but The Big Show was the last wrestler I got 2 meet due 2 my gma's job and let me tell u he was 1 of the funniest nicest guys u could ever hope 2 meet. Having said that I got 2 see Andre the Giant n a match 1 time and was super close when he made his way 2 the ring. And he was a beast! Big big man. But Big Show...man, I and ALL of those old ladies who were volunteers at the hospital were just overwhelmed by his size. When I shook his hand I swear I got dizzy. It was 1 of the craziest most entertaining days of my life...

[@alleahsasseville]

I LOVE this wrestling dynasty... so sad what happened to them!!! ❤

[@jivesideproductions]

dude, all yr vids are great. thank you fr making these so good!

[@angelgonzalez3411]

I loved the, "Texa's Tornado." Everyone would always tell me that he was, "Ultimate Warrior's," brother.

[@davidj5910]

Thanks for doing another one of my requests can't wait for part 2

[@thatonedudeoverhere]

Man I can't wait for part 2

[@mrmoose6619]

Thanks, WrestleLamia, for this. Being from the northeast (aka WWF country), I heard bits and pieces of the story, but not a whole lot (and I didn't get cable until the 90's and even then it didn't have a whole lot of choices for a while).

[@KingBudds]

Beyond the titantron. The N.W.O plz.

[@georgedoughly6344]

Very good video on the Von Erich's! I was really hoping you would do a documentary on them. I am really looking forward to seeing part 2!

[@MrOccyc]

My buddies and I talked about their bad haircuts when we were waiting for the school bus as little kids. We were WWWF guys; living in NJ, but we would catch other wrestling shows on some other cable stations. Great work......really like your videos.

[@no.no.2098]

I love this series man Keep on making videos dude love it

[@JennaLeigh]

been hoping you'd cover this! I knew you'd give it the proper attention to detail! thank you!

[@acefreak9561]

Ay remember that fritz also won the most disgusting promotion tactic from 1985 to 1988 for using deaths and near death experiences from other wrestlers and his own son and faking a heart attack

[@peterpan504]

please do one on the heat between hhh and the rock

[@mattgarcia5181]

really enjoyed this week's behind the titantron can't wait for part 2 next week. maybe a behind the titantron on David von erichs death or one on the death of gino hernandez would be good too

[@MissyT72]

This brings back so many memories from the 80's. They were such a huge part of my teens. I had such as huge crush on Mike n when i was 13 in '85 got to go see him at a wrestling match and he kissed me. I was the only girl he kissed... I was in love lol. Gosh, such great memories of watching them

[@robertobravo5732]

Excellent episode

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

If you ask a child to draw a 1980s wrestler, it would be Kerry Von Erich - the guy had the whole package

[@scottqueen6626]

I had no idea that was the Texas Tornado. I liked him.

[@Mm-vn4do]

Please hurry with part 2!!!! I'm hooked.

[@saltingtheleather]

I just got back from seeing The Iron Fist at the Cinema, and I thought Id watch this Documentary again!!!😀

[@nathanwalker5893]

Can't wait for part 2. good jobs boys

[@LuchoCastle_11]

I am kind of disappointed by the fact that we have to wait an entire week for the next part.

[@starrsmith3810]

You should do the Harts

[@phyllishammond9886]

Are they making a movie about them?

[@truelegendinblack]

Rip jack Jr. We share the same bday I'm just from the year 1990 and I'm from Texas