Fritz Von Erich

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Fritz Von Erich

Acting August 16, 1929

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 w…

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World Class Championship Wrestling

World Class Championship Wrestling

1982 TV Show
Hollywood Demons

Hollywood Demons

6.8 2025 TV Show
WWE Hall of Fame

WWE Hall of Fame

7.2 2005 TV Show
The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling

The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling

9.0 2007 Movie
Heroes of World Class

Heroes of World Class

8.5 2006 Movie
WCCW Christmas Star Wars 1982

WCCW Christmas Star Wars 1982

1982 Movie
WCCW Star Wars

WCCW Star Wars

1981 TV Show
NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa

NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa

1980 Movie
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81

1981 Movie
Faded Glory: The Von Erich Story

Faded Glory: The Von Erich Story

2000 Movie
Texas Championship Wrestling

Texas Championship Wrestling

1980 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Hollywood Demons

    TV show Self (archive footage)

  2. 2007
    The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling

    Movie Fritz Von Erich

  3. 2006
    Heroes of World Class

    Movie Fritz Von Erich

  4. 2005
    WWE Hall of Fame

    TV show Fritz Von Erich (Archive footage)

  5. 2000
    Faded Glory: The Von Erich Story

    Movie Self

  6. 1988
    WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88

    Movie Director

  7. 1987
    WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87

    Movie Fritz Von Erich (Ringside)

  8. 1987
    WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '87

    Movie Fritz Von Erich (Ringside)

  9. 1987
    WCCW Parade of Champions '87

    Movie Director

  10. 1986
    WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86

    Movie Fritz Von Erich (Special Guest Referee)

  11. 1986
    WCCW Labor Day Star Wars '86

    Movie Director

  12. 1986
    WCCW Parade of Champions '86

    Movie Fritz Von Erich (Ringside)

  13. 1985
    WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85

    Movie Director

  14. 1985
    WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985

    Movie Producer

  15. 1985
    WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85

    Movie Fritz Von Erich (Appearance)

  16. 1985
    WCCW Parade of Champions '85

    Movie Director

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  1. 1984
    WCCW Christmas Star Wars '84

    Movie Director

  2. 1984
    WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '84

    Movie Director

  3. 1984
    WCCW Parade of Champions

    Movie Fritz Von Erich

  4. 1983
    WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83

    Movie Director

  5. 1983
    WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)

    Movie Director

  6. 1982
    WCCW Christmas Star Wars 1982

    Movie Director

  7. 1982
    WCCW Christmas Star Wars '82

    Movie Director

  8. 1982
    WCCW Star Wars (August 1982)

    Movie Director

  9. 1982
    WCCW Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show

    Movie Fritz Von Erich

  10. 1982
    World Class Championship Wrestling

    TV show Fritz Von Erich

  11. 1981
    WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81

    Movie Fritz Von Erich

  12. 1981
    WCCW Star Wars (February 1981)

    Movie Fritz Von Erich

  13. 1981
    WCCW Star Wars

    TV show Fritz Von Erich

  14. 1980
    Texas Championship Wrestling

    Movie Fritz Von Erich

  15. 1980
    NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa

    Movie Fritz Von Erich (referee)