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WRESTLER PROFILES
[Von Erich Gallery]
[www.Vonerich.com ]
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| Wrestler:
| Mike Von Erich |
| Real Name: |
Mike Adkisson |
| Birthday: |
March 2,1964 |
| Hometown: |
Dallas, Texas |
| Marital Status: |
Married at time of Death |
| Height & Weight: |
6'1" - 200 lbs |
| Trained by: |
Fritz von Erich |
| Debut: |
1983 |
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| Notable Feuds: |
Freebirds General Skandar Akbar |
| Websites: |
Wrestling Museum |
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1984: Mike von Erich was voted rookie of the year..
1985: Mike von Erich was voted most inspiration wrestler..
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August 22, 1985: Mike Von Erich was operated at Granville C. Morton Cancer and Research Center in Dallas,TX for an injured shoulder..
~~~He is released four days later, with no complications, and later he has a 105 and 107 degree fevers..
~~~Unfortunately, Mike begins a battle with the rare disease toxic shock syndrome..
~~~Mike had to give up wrestling because of this disease..
The von Erichs were so popular by this point, numerous fans were offering to donate kidneys to save him..
April 12, 1987: Mike von Erich committed suicide by overdosing on a tranquilizer placidyl -- he was only 23..
Kevin once said that Mike suffered from the pressure of having to "be David" after his brother's death.
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