Bret Hart, in his autobiography, said that Kerry told him that he wanted to join his late brothers (David, Chris, and Mike had already died by this point--they had another brother, Jack, who had died when he was a kid) and Bret urged him to think of his own children. He said that Kerry let him think that he'd changed his minds, but he hadn't--Bret said that when he and Owen (Bret's own brother--who would tragically die in 1999) got the news, neither of them were shocked...

The Von Erichs are Texas Wrestling Royalty.

I liked Cornette's comments. Honest assessment of a tragic situation.

It Takes More Courage to Live Than It Does to Die" - Kevin Von Erich

I used to have 5 brothers...Now I'm not even a Brother - Kevin Von Erich And when he said he was glad when Fritz died... Whether you believe in the curse stuff is irrelevant, that is so heartbreaking... We've all suffered loss, we've all had to grieve at point or other, but what that man has gone through is a tale of ultimate survival

I’m surprised someone hasn’t made a movie about the Von Erichs. Although, I’m sure Kevin wouldn’t want to relive all those painful memories.

I was very touched and inspired by Kevin's bravery and courage. I teared up several times while watching this documentary. However, while it was concluding, I was inspired by Kevin's heart, will, and humility. Thank you Kevin. I respect you immensely.

You'd think he was crazy at first glance but look closer into the story and you can tell by watching this that Kevin is just scarred from all that. He's lucky to be alive

Kerry Von Erich was an outstanding pro wrestler, and he came into the WWE at the "right time" in mid-1990. He had a natural charisma, and WWE fans took to him as rapidly as his WCCW fans had. His most memorable WWE feud was with Mr. Perfect, Curt Hennig. Von Erich and Hennig were each second generation wrestlers who were close in age, size, and athleticism. They had many great matches together.

What a heavy episode. Deeply moving. Seeing Kevin at the end talk about making it through those years and years of heartbreak made me think about how no matter how bad things might feel, it will always be worth pushing through to the other side.

I've heard the Von Erich story told so many times, from so many different perspectives. Still tugs at the heart strings nonetheless. Can't even fathom how Kevin came out of all that heartbreak and tragedy to be at peace like he is. It still definitely affects him but it was great seeing him with his two sons and grandchildren.

There was a story I heard some years back from Ric Flair. Ric was set to defend the NWA World Title against Kerry in Texas, it was supposed to be a rough and bloody match and Kerry had a little razor sliver in the tape on one of his fingers (a practice called Blading) which he would run across his or Rics forehead when the time was right, making just enough blood to make it look ugly. Anyway, Ric and Kerry got into the ring and stood in the center getting the instructions from the referee when Kerry began absentmindedly scratching an itch on his arm, Ric saw this and then saw a trickle of blood, Kerry was scratching himself with his bladed finger but was so stoned he didn't even feel it. Ric and ref, who also saw it, looked at each other and mouthed "Oh shit!" and had no choice but to pull an audible. Ref rang the bell to start the match and Flair went into shoot mode, grabbing Kerry and quickly rolling him up while the ref did one of the fastest three-counts in history, after which they got Kerry the hell out of there while the fans were still going "What happened?". The fans were outraged of course but everyone got to the back safe with nobody at ringside knowing what was really going on.

In the early 80s the Von Erichs where in many ways bigger then the Cowboys in Dallas

My very favourite wrestler. The Modern Day Warrior. Rest in Peace, my childhood heroe! will never forget the moment 27, August,1990 when Kerry won IC Championship Belt

Dark side of Ring has had some good shows so far and I liked every one of them...👍👍👍👍

Kevin was really nice when I met him a few years ago

Kerry Von Erich was one of favourite superstars back in the day such a shame R.I.P

NO ONE but no one conveys a point, an idea, like Jim Cornette. His clips in this were spot on and really drew me into the story. This was a tragedy all around. I remember watching Kerry back in the 80's, just an amazing athlete and talent.

Who’s here after The Iron Claw Trailer?

Truly blows my mind that Kevin is still here. If i suffered the loss he has i dont know id even deal with it. Hes a very mentally strong person.

As a fan of pro wrestling in the 1980's in Canada, I didn't get to see a whole lot of Von Erich matches but always read about them in the pro-wrestling magazines and the odd wrestling tape that I traded with friends. I've watched quite a few documentaries and watched matches I can find now on KZfaq but this show was on a different level. Kevin seems completely at peace and has an almost zen like quality when he's dealt with so much tragedy that would have shattered so many other people. Well done Viceland!

Who's here after watching The Iron Claw movie?

Out of all the episodes this is without a doubt the saddest episode

Please keep doing these. My favorite KZfaq content of 2019

I grew up watching the Freebirds, Von Erichs feud. Also the feud with Chris Adam and Gino Hernandez. They were classic. I cried when Kerry died. It was said to see the brothers die one after another. There poor mom. I couldn't begin to imagine her pain. I read that she blamed Fritz and couldn't forgive him for thier deaths.

More Cornette . He is one of the most honest and compelling wrestling historians there is.

I remember when kerry came to wwf . The Mr Perfect matches were off the hook man . I thought this is AWESOME . He was a great Wrestler and its to bad it all had to end that way . Seems alot of the greats have passed away

This was the best episode, so far. Truly devastating. It’s like the whole family went through a war...and nobody came back home. I felt like there wasn’t enough emotional support with the brothers, too much pressure for wrestling and pride for the family legacy. I didn’t understand why Kevin didn’t take Chris seriously when he said he was going to commit suicide, he knew about the suicide of the other brother. Also how the father was ignorant of the actions of Kerry hugging and telling him he loved him, before he ran out of the house. It really doesn’t make sense, I’m conflicted on what was truly going on with the family relationship. It really made me frustrated on the clear indications on how they told them they were going to kill themselves, then they did nothing to stop them...

E60 on ESPN did a great doc about the Von Erichs.

Really! It was good show. Growing up in Texas as a younster, I wondered about the truth of a horrible set of circumstances. I applaud viceland and Jim cornette for truth. Truly sad, indeed

Hope to see the full episode. Love when you guys have pro wrestling on here

I met kerry von Eric long time ago just like a big happy kid such a nice person r.i.p. .

Up all night watching this series!! Awesome job Viceland!

I just saw the Von Erich episode. I enjoyed it and my heart will always still go on to the wonderful Von Erich family. Hopefully the next generation will do great things either being the sons and or daughters of the brothers or the grandchildren. I'll always will cheer for them. I need to see as well matches of them . REST IN PEACE, all Von Erichs! They're all in heaven watching down on their family.

Such a well produced series so far. I've heard all of these stories before through various documentaries, but have been getting a bit more insight thanks to this series. Never knew people thought Montreal was a work.

I'm loving all of the episodes I just wish you would put up the full episodes

Watching this in May 2020. Kerry was my favorite. I love the Von Erichs. Kevin, I pray you have peace and cherish fond memories of your family. I miss seeing you guys whoop ass in the ring. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your lives with us. 💜 #Dallas,TX #vonerichfan4life

This episode almost made me cry. Got to see them when I was a little boy at Cleburne high school. Texas legends.

And today….. the trailer for the iron claw movie has came out

I met Kevin in my hometown which is the city of Nazareth in 1985 , it was very big deal for me , in those days they were so big in the Middle East RIP Kerry

Kevin is HANDS DOWN one of the mentally stronger humans ever

These shows are awesome. Keep it up viceland

I wonder how the numbers are doing for this series? I've been loving it. Already curious about a possible season 2, if possible. There's alot of wild pro wrestling stories that'd make for great episodes.. pillman, Owen, ect. Is there a site that posts the ratings for shows?

I grew up watching the Texas tornado every Saturday mornings....my hero's back then

Keep the pro wrestling content coming guys!

Waiting for the full Von Erich episode of "dark side of the ring!!" The best thing Vice has going today!!

I didn't think there was any family with more tragedy than the Harts....until I heard of the Von Erichs. Crazy thing is that Stu apparently trained and even named and gave Fritz his wrestling gimmick.

I only knew Kerry from his WWF run, as I was both too young and not in the right geographic region to see World Class. I did get some exposure to Kevin and Chris from seeing USWA stuff on ESPN, but it was minimal. But I also got to meet Kerry at an autograph signing he did at a local venue in mid 1992, probably less than a year before he died. The way I found out he died was by me and my dad being in a book store, looking at the magazine rack, and seeing one of the wrestling mags have Kerry and Andre the Giant on the cover as an In Memoriam. We were shocked, and when we opened the magazine to read he'd committed suicide, it really hurt. It still does in some ways.

Kerry was my favorite wrestler growing up. He was genuine, and very likeable. He had an incredible look, and if only he had been able to control his demons, he'd be one of the best ever.

They are making one right now called The Iron Claw

It’s crazy to think Kerry passed almost 30 years ago 1993.

If any collectors are interested. My mom was in a relationship with Mike when he passed. And she’s finally ready to part with some items of his like the robes he use to come out in.

Great episode of dark side of the ring

I grew up in Dallas, TX watching all of the Von Erich’s including their famous father Fritz Von Erich. They were as famous as movie stars, in those days. Thanks.

Living in the public spot light like that can be emotionally demanding. public perfection is a recipe for stuff like this.

Where is the full episode of this? would like to see it.

sad, tragic and utterly underestimated talents were the Von Erichs....

How can I watch the full videos in the U.K. please?

The only time I ever saw white good guys so over that even black people loved them was Dallas 1982-1986: The Von Erichs. I don’t think people who weren’t there can ever fully understand just how big these guys were. Whatever is in your head, multiple that times 10. Maybe then you might be in range.

I grew up in Grapevine, Tx. There was a racquetball club there that brought a lot of these guys in. Nice gym in an up and coming suburb next to the airport. It was no big deal to see Chris Adam's, any of the Von Erichs, Ultimate Warrior, Dick Murdoch, Freebirds etc. The Von Erichs were bigger than the Cowboys. Legends. But you also knew it was coming. After David and Mike everyone was waiting for Kerry. It really was sad. When Kerry did it, it was like maybe now he can rest. Wished he would have made it. Would have been real cool for his family and to hear him do shoots

The Von Erichs story is tragic.. Can't wait to see the film about them today.

As a woman I didn't just like Kerry for his looks as most did. He was a very talented wrestler, and likeable one at that. He wasn't conceited like many others were at that time . Such a shame that he couldn't see the sun through the dark clouds and realize how many people loved and cared for him .

Are they going to upload the full episode?

The Von Erich family in Texas was treated the way the Hart family was in Canada.

Kerry had the weight of the world on his shoulders. Poor guy

Amazing series. Thank you so much for this.

I absolutely LOVE this series!

Man, of all the Von Erichs, Kevin was my favorite! He was leaner and more agile than Kerry and since he always fought barefoot, I always saw him as Tarzan! I never even knew till now that Kerry killed himself too.

Jeremy Allen White Was Perfect For This Role. My Boy LIP Is A Wrestler.

is the full episode posted anywhere on here?

Just seen this episode on Vice TV, and fuck, what a tragic time for this family, especially Keith, to see his five brothers suffered a fatal drug overdose, 3 suicides and fatal illness, and even his father died from lung cancer too. That's such a heavy shit to live with, but happily, he's still alive along with his sons and their families today.

Just saw this episode. They've covered alot, and I've seen Foley in some of the episodes narrating. Dutch did this episode though, was interested in an episode with snuka and him killing his girlfriend. I guess they might skip though, but Owen should be an episode.

They could have done so much with that foot. Kerry could have a match that if he lost he could continue to wrestle but the foot would have to permanently leave the organization. Or a ladder, tables and shoes match.

The real mystery about the Von Erichs is David's death . Gastro-Enteritis is plausible but there is a boat load left unsaid .

This is incredibly tragic. I genuinely feel bad for Kevin for going through so much trauma and loss. Rest in peace to those that passed away.

My wife and I met Kerry at Bart McLendon's Rancho del Cielo. He was a delightful guy very friendly. Took a ride in my brother;s PT-17 that we few in to Bart;s grass strip.

Anytime Jim Cornette is on anything these days sign me up

Ironclaw did an amazing job telling their story. Tragic story but beautifully done in my opinion RIL too all the Fallen von Erich family members

Meltzer was a bit inaccurate. They DID refer to Kerry by his name in WWF,I knew that as a kid. Howard Finkle says his name when announcing him and the commentators say it also, “The Texas Tornadooooo,Kerry Von Erich!!!” I just watched a match vs Mr Perfect where Vince says it continuously through the match.

This episode made me cry just like him i have nine brothers and one sister I'm the youngest of all us there were ten the eldest who passed at only six months people look at me as the youngest but my brothers think I'm the more mature one because I can keep my emotions in i use to be really angry i don't know why I just was at seven teen i lost my father to a brain tumor and I remember that day i had came home from school i didn't work i had just gotten a copy of saints row four i found out i passed my algebra star test to graduate so it was a really good day as I sat playing my ma walks in she asked where I was that she thought I was at work she sat next to me looked me in the eye held my hands and said i need to tell you something your daddy passed away this morning he had a heart attack i felt the world stop my controller fell to floor the next thing i knew I was punching the floor over and over again again screaming yelling my mom holding me we went to my uncle's home i had shut down all i did was sobbing until we left my brothers the ones here in the states came comfort my mom and then they held me we had all lost our dad's they respected mine me and the eldest above me were both raised by him he loved my brother like he was his own flesh and blood we hugged each other they felt my pain were all in a group hugging the next week i missed school and I had a dream it was so real i remembered this park he took me a lot on Sundays it was this blue park swings slides sea saw were all blue as I'm walking I see him sitting on the swing he looks at me and smiles and I'm running to him and we hug but he's so much bigger then me I realized I'm a little boy and he kisses my head holding me all I did was cry telling him daddy I love you i miss i smelled his scent i felt his beard rubbing on my face felt his leather like skill it was him he looked at me and smiled telling me he loves me my mom and my brother and he will always be there when we need him he held my small hand in his and we walked and as we got to the edge of the park my back to normal he looked at me and hugged me and I hugged him not wanting to let go we then walked into the white void and I woke up. I remember that dream i will never forget that dream and because of that dream i learned to control myself and remembered that my family is important to me the bond with my brothers is something i will always have and i kiss them and hug them every time i see them. The story of the von Ericks is a sad tale of the family's loss but it's also a reminder of your family that things will get bad and it's easy to give up but it maybe hard to move on and to keep going but it's the right way to go.

Long Live Kerry Von Erich🙌🏾🙏🏼🙌🏾🙏🏼🙌🏾

I recorded this and didn't watch it until the weekend, because I didn't think I could handle it. I was right. Cried through most of the episode - and then for another 15 minutes or so afterwards. There aren't enough tears for that family and what they went through. Kevin is a testimony to the strength of the human spirit.

You have to wonder if anyone was there to tell guys like Kerry that there are other ways to cope with the pain besides illicit drugs. Stardom must be so intoxicating yet painful when the pressure becomes too much.

What happened to the part or the viedo where Kevin von Eric talks his dad finding him laying there looking peaceful after he shot himself I can't find it no more I watched it 2 days ago

The Von Erichs were true legends! They were Texas wrestling!!

I cant stop watching this show...soooo good.

When is this gonna air in the UK?

I loved this man, I've been there all his charges. I got through them, I 'd like to think I've got to help him

Kerry von Erich is the best.loved that guy.

Iron claw is a great movie!

Who composed the music for this documentary?

Who comes here after watching "The Iron Claw" trailer? Kevin Von Erich should be WCCW Triple Crown Champion as well as Grand Slam Champion.

They had it all and tragedy took it all away. R. I. P. Kerry David Chris Mike and Fritz

Hi every body. there was a movie in wich was featured Kery Von Erich, do some one knows what was that movie please??

Rest in Peace Kerry Von Erich 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

Damn this shit got me in tears because I got a metal arm but I didn’t lose my arm but I know what it feels to be like that RIP Kevin 😢 Te Quiero 🥺☹️

to be at that level at such a young age he must have been pushed and worked very hard starting at childhood that is a lot of pressure

Tragic and sad what happened to Kerry.

Trailer looks sooooo sick

God bless the Von Erichs!