Tag: Kerry Von Erich

DragonKingKarl: June 28, 1986 Wrestling Observer Newsletter review

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Karl Stern is back with a new DragonKingKarl Show, discussing the June 28, 1986, issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter by Dave Meltzer.

In 1986, former NWA World Heavyweight Champion and the top star of World Class Championship Wrestling, Kerry Von Erich (Kerry Adkisson) was riding his motorcycle in Texas when he slammed into the back of a police car which was slowing down to make a turn.

This simple accident would have lifelong repercussions for Kerry who, ultimately, would lose part of his foot due to complications. On today’s podcast, the focus is on Dave’s coverage of that incident.

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DragonKingKarl: June 16, 1986 Wrestling Observer Newsletter review

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This week on the DragonKingKarl classic wrestling podcast, Karl Stern takes a look back at the June 16, 1986, issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter by Dave Meltzer, one of the sources used in his DragonKingKarl’s 1986-1987 Pro Wrestling Omnibus.

This is an issue with a huge news story discussing the severe motorcycle accident suffered by Kerry Von Erich which ultimately led to the partial amputation of his foot. There’s also Billy Jack Haynes, Roddy Piper, and a major AWA show heading to Denver.

Plus, there’s news on the NWA Great American Bash 1986 tour series.

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DragonKingKarl: A look at WWF Magazine from December 1990

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Today on Karl Stern’s DragonKingKarl Show, we hop in the time machine and set it for the fall of 1990.

Pro wrestling was slumping but not yet bottoming out and when the December 1990 issue of WWF Magazine hit the stands, the Texas Tornado (Kerry Von Erich) graced the cover.

Inside was tons of hype for the then-four man Survivor Series where Teams of Four strive to score or something like that. Anyway, the magazine seemed hyperfixated on getting over Saba Simba which makes for some pretty weird reading in 2025.

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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Why May 1984 was a huge month in wrestling

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On a new DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I have a detailed look at the month of May 1984 in pro wrestling history.

It was one of the most significant months ever: Kerry Von Erich wins the NWA World title from Ric Flair in the largest show in Texas history followed by Flair regaining the title in Japan, Rick Martel becomes AWA World champion, Vince McMahon Sr. dies, Andy Kaufman dies, and much more.

If you are a fan of classic old school pro wrestling history, this is a great jumping on point.

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Ric Flair, Flair vs. Kerry memories, RAW report, ratings, mailbag

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Ric Flair’s wild week of stories, his presumed heart attack in his final match, the match with Kerry Von Erich 40 years ago today, RAW from Monday night with the King and Queen of the Ring tournament matches, ratings, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:

Start: Ric Flair says he suffered a heart attack during last match, Flair asked to leave restaurant following an incident with the kitchen manager, 40th anniversary of Ric Flair vs. Kerry Von Erich NWA World title change

18:42: Lineups for this week

24:57: Dark Side of the Ring on Black Saturday

30:25: Ratings

32:00: WWE Raw recap

56:38: Mailbag

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Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: Flair vs. Von Erich steel cage match plus Granny and more!

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The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Granny & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly chat with Granny, Christmas Show fallout and what everyone got for presents, her wrestling and soap opera reports, and more, then the boys review the legendary cage match where Terry Gordy slammed the cage door on Kerry Von Erich’s head. A fun show as always so check it out~!

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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: 1984 & 1985

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Celebrating the release of my new book, DragonKingKarl’s 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus, this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show looks back at these two massively important years in pro wrestling history.

Some highlights: Hulk Hogan wins the WWF World title, the WWF national expansion begins in earnest including the takeover of the WTBS time slot, the death of David Von Erich, Starrcade 1984 & 1985, massive Thanksgiving Day shows, Pro Wrestling USA, the injury of Mike Von Erich, WWF WrestleMania I, Mr. T, the John Stossel slap on 20/20, and much more.

It’s a massive two year period in pro wrestling so let’s discuss it.

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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Main Event Wrestling magazine review

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As I wrap up work on my upcoming DragonKingKarl Stern’s 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus book, I wanted to review a magazine from that timeframe on this week’s show.

So, I struck outside the usual Apter mags and decided to review a George Napolitano offering: Main Event Wrestling from November 1984 featuring Hulk Hogan, Kerry Von Erich, Jimmy Snuka, and a ton of Puerto Rican news for some reason.

Also, there’s a hilarious Kerry Von Erich vs. Ric Flair photo and, hands down, some of the wackiest ads I have seen so far. Grab your witches’ amulet and questionable firearm and let’s talk some wrestling from the fall of 1984.

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