This guy has been through unimaginable loss and still persevered

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

"I used to be an older brother and now I am not even a brother". Glad Kevin persevered and is still with us today enjoying wrestling once again.

There is no doubt that Kevin has suffered through tremendous pain, but IMO, his greatest achievement is raising two boys. Many say that they are the most well-mannered and loving people they have ever met. To me, that tells me all I need to know about Kevin.

Kevin Von Erich is the epitome of perseverance. The amount of loss and grief he has had in his life is imaginable.

Can't believe this man has survived so many losses in his life and he is still here. True legend

Kevin is a hero. To undergo such tremendous tragedy and emerge as a kind, positive man is nothing short of heroic to a society that sorely needs such an example.

"Maybe it's destroying something that needs to be destroyed." This one statement,unintentionally,proves he's genuine.

Wrestling fan or not, anyone with a Soul feels great sympathy and empathy for this dear Man. I lost a younger Sister to a traffic accident years ago and it still bothers me. I cannot begin to imagine the emotional beating he has taken, and yet, here he is. Amazing Human Being.

I grew up in Dallas watching these guys!!! They were our hometown heroes!!! My heart breaks for Kevin...he's a tough one!!!

As the oldest brother in my family the statement “I used to have 5 brothers, now I’m not even a brother” is something I thought I’d never hear.Very chilling and am glad Kevin persevered his other statement “it takes guts to live not guts to die” while his father pointed a .44 at him.Those 2 quotes hit super hard.

“Don't quit, keep fighting” Words to live by.

I'm very proud of Kevin Von Erich

They were a huge part of my teenage years. Love ved The Von Erichs. So glad you fought the demons of sadness and persevered. God Bless you and yours.

I saw Kevin and Kerry Von Erich wrestle twice as a tag team in San Angelo during this period. Legends. It's good to see that Kevin still can manage a smile on his face after what's he's been through. God Bless the Von Erichs!

Kevin's strength and courage that got them through the past 30 years without his brothers is amazing. I am glad that he had his wife and family and found peace in Hawaii.

i lost one brother and i still can't get over it for years and i never think i would, he lost 5 of em, i can't imagined

I’m just Glad Kev got out of the business when he was still young. It’s likely why he’s still with us.

What a man. Seriously. The wisdom Kevin has is something every human can learn from. He should be a hero to all.....

This man embodies a soul of enduring hardships in life and finding strength to keep going for the sake of the happiness of loved ones. May his and the souls of his family be blessed ❤

I remember when he wrestled. He was the most incredible athlete I had seen.

Good bless you Kevin, you’re a warrior

I wouldn't have even recognized him, I can't believe the years have gone by. Man seeing him takes me back to another time.

One of my favorite stories Kevin told He was in his lowest of lows. He wasn't about to take his life, but he was angry at the world and just wanted to fight somebody, anybody. He felt the best place to fight was in prison, so he was going to steal a gun and get arrested. He walked into a gun store where three Texas good ol' boys (grown men, of course) were inside. Kevin just grabbed a rifle and stuffed it down his pants, stiff-legging it out of the store as the three men watched him. He turned to them and said "got somethin' to say?" and one of them just looked at him for several long moments before simply saying "we love ya, Kev" and let him leave. Kevin sat in his car with the rifle in his lap, taking in the gravity of what he had just done. He walked back into the store, set the rifle back on the counter, and gave the three men a hug and thanked them. He said that simple gesture was enough to save him. We love ya, Kev

Just finished watching the iron claw I must say gotta be the best movie in 2023. Go watch it asap. 🙏🏽

Watching this video sent chills through my body. l watched the Von Erichs as a young man. What great memories watching them perform. That time went by way too fast. God bless you Kevin may your brothers rest in peace.

I saw Kerry Von Erich wrestle in 1991 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. At the time, I was unaware of these tragedies, Kerry was carrying a lot inside of him. He defeated the Warlord, on June 1st 1991.

His attitude and strength is inspirational. I never expected to get brain cancer,but after 2 surgeries and treatment..I'm still here. We learn from the bad times by choosing to not let them destroy us. Such a great video

With everything he has gone through, he will always be "The Richest Man I Know." He has Love, Family and God.

Don’t know how kevin deals with it. Saddest quote i heard him say years ago. “ i used to be a brother and now i’m not even a brother”. He is quite strong as a man.

It's hard for normal people to really relate to the highs and lows that this guy has gone through. From being the most popular people in the state, literally royalty, being able to do literally whatever they wanted, to the unimaginable tragedy of watching his brothers commit suicide. My heart breaks for Kevin.

I absolutely adore Kevin Von Erich, and of course the rest of the Von Erich clan. That man should be a beacon for anyone one of us. When life really gets us in the worst spots. No matter what, there is always a way out, and a reason to be. What a sad story, that did in its own way have had a good ending. I also cannot wait to see “The Claw”. Have a wonderful day my fellow wrestling fans!!!

Good to see Kevin! I've been watching the old WCCW on Peacock and reliving my youth through the Von Erich and Freebird feud!

This has been the saddest story I have ever seen. The pain in unimaginable but still it grapples the heart to face such a loss in life.

Loved Kevin as a kid and all of the Von Erichs. They were Texas royalty.

I’m glad to hear that Kevin did eventually move back to Texas. His family is there. I’m also glad that he is a survivor of the family and he and his sons and their children are still carrying on the Von Erich name.

The man is so strong. God bless him.

What amazing fortitude! So glad he's still standing. I remember watching the Von Erichs wrestle as part of my Saturday ritual when I was a kid. I've also lost a brother. It's a different kind of pain.

A hero of mine since I was a little kid! Greatest in ring talent of all the Von Erichs. Much love Kevin!

The 80s were the golden years of wrestling so many regions and entertainment. I watched wrestling even late night.

I loved watching the von Erich s Wrestling at the old Sportatorium right around from my Granddads transmission shop D.A. Blankenship and Sons back in the 60s & 70s. It is wonderful to be able to see just one of the von Erich's still around. 🙏❤️

Awesome video. Kevin is a great man and great inspiration. Praise God. I do my best to keep my focus on my faith, my family and my fitness. That works for me and keeps me pointed in the right direction. 👍

so many words of wisdom in that piece...

kevin you will probably will never see this but my god you are one strong man god bless you..brother

Kevin Von Erich, the Keanu Reeves of professional wrestling, for better or worse. Thank you.

This man made me want to grow up and move to Texas. The Best❤

It's probably been said before, but _I_ never heard it, so I'll give it to Kevin. - 4:16 - " *A man doesn't learn as much from winning, as he does...from losing* .

Thank you Sir for your perseverance, you are my hero in life and the wrestling business. Be Blessed 😇❤

These guys really impacted not only wrestling but also people’s everyday lives. GOD BLESS THE VON ERICH’S!

This guy is such a humble legend

Kevin is a true inspiration. What he has been through would have killed most of us, and yet he has persevered and still has his faith and come out on top

Losing a brother to mental health issues that leads to suicide is the saddest most painful thing. Knowing you'll see each other again someday will be an indescribable healer

Couldn't imagine losing all my siblings in such a tragic way. The pain that Kevin's heart must have been incredibly heavy burden on him. Glad that he was strong enough to battle through the pain and managed to stay alive all these years.

Seeing Kevin grow out of everything that life threw at him, makes your problems seem so insignificant.

Came here after watching the movie, and I'm not ashamed to say that I may have shed a tear or two by the end of it... Having a brother, and three sisters, who I'm very close with, I couldn't imagine going through what Kevin has... He's an extremely strong man, I woulda went completely off the rails, and never came back...

Met him in 2003-04. Good for him how he didnt make the same mistakes his brothers did.

Glad you are well Kevin!

So many Saturday mornings watching these guys 😢

Strong man to not just quit.

To the von Erich family who went home rest in peace God bless to all

So good to see Kevin back in Texas he's part of the greatest dynasty in wrestling history! They should have rebuilt the arena up and re started WCCW!

Wow! This is a strong, introspective man.

Man I hope they don't mess that movie up. It is such a remarkable story. I hope, if he's telling stories on stage, they'll be recorded for international viewers to see. The Von Erich and WCCW story is remarkable. One of the greatest stories in wrestling. A tragic story but an incredibly poignant one

I'm a fan of the family but Kevin was My favorite.🎉👍😁

Man, as a kid watching the Von Erich’s after cartoons were over on Saturday morning was the awesome!

I loved watching all the brothers wrestle. Good time!

I watched the Von Erich's wrestling when i was growing up and remember the deaths and how Kevin was the strong one all of the time. Funny that now, he has a ranch right near mine and i drive by it alot every time thinking of the good ole days......thank you Kevin for keeping the name and your family strong!

One of the SADDEST Stories in Wrestling HISTORY!!!!! It's Unbelievable!!!

Brings me alot of joy seeing Kevin Von Erich and the rest of the family being relevant still in 2023

I came back to watch this piece one more time. It's so great to see Kevin, and listen to him speak. I mean him and Kerri were like Super Heroes to me and my little brother. I would be Kerri, and he would be Kevin. For a kid in the 4th grade I had quite the drop kick which I put on display during many neighborhood King of the Hill battles. The leg scissors is a move that I have actually used many times in real life fights. I still terrorize my nieces and nephews to this day with the Iron claw. I live out in small town East Texas, I got my eyes open now, looking forward to the day I get lucky enough to run into him.

Just knowing the pain and hardship this man has endured throughout his life...What an inspiration...Love you Kev.

I remember watching him and his brothers fight. What an exciting time it was!! These men were the best and I believe they'll always be remembered that way.❤❤

I used to watch him as a kid . He's a living legend and STILL A HERO ❗💪🏾

God Bless you Kevin ❤

Living legend!

The iron claw was brilliant bless you Kevin love to your family

Oh my gosh, thank you so much for this! ❤😭

I live in San Francisco but for some reason we use to get to see WCCW from Texas and i just became glued to the promotion it was the best better than WWF, AWA and NWA. The Von Erich family were the best but when all the tragedy started to happen it was hard to believe or understand especially when you are a 9 year like i was. I'm glad Kevin has kept it together.

He have hard life. Its not easy to lose your brothers like that . And still he is ok . God bless him . He sound so sad

Thanks for the memories

He seems like a great guy and its wonderful that at least he is alive to share these incredible stories and memories. Legend.

Lumps in my throat. God bless you Kevin Von Erich.

God Bless you Kevin ! I grew up in Dallas watching all of you and so many memories! Thank you for all you did and the strength you endured to Push forward! Love you Bro ! 💪🏻🙏🏻

Hi Kev! I love the Strength, Faith & Love you have shown! You will always be My Ultimate Warrior.💛

The trauma he has experienced shows very clearly on his face

Kevin is a hero he stood up and moved on never left his brothers behind he carries them in his heart meet he's sons Ross and Marshall so respectful l Ioves there family ❤

We love ya Kevin ! ✌

I grew up watching the Von Erich brothers on tv and live in Texas. Kevin was always my favorite. It is GREAT to see him in this interview.

Remarkable family! Belated condolences for their losses.

Because of him …I fight everyday, I so appreciate he’s words and he’s power to walk the walk… but still be here to live to tell about it…Thank you Kevin🙏🏽☝🏾

Still standing t ONE OF THE BEST🏆🌏

Kiven I seen you and your brothers in the 80s. Thank you and god Bless you and your new generation family. From a Texas resident

God bless Kevin!

More power to this man.. God Bless Kevin!!

Man I wanted to be there the Von Erichs are the pride of Texas its history of Texas🤘🏾

It's a tragedy this is literally the first family of wrestling whether you're a family member or even a stranger it hits hard and it hits home tough to go back I would say after all these years... Very strong individual

Such a good man….so glad he made it out the other side. I know a thing or too about loss unfortunately. This New Yorker has really enjoyed that piece of Texas. Thanks Kevin and thanks to your family for being a part of our lives.

Your a strong man. Thank you .

It was so hard to pick a favorite. The moment we heard Von Erich all you could hear were cheers. And we danced every time they win❤❤❤

All the Von Erics will always be my favorite wrestlers of all time. May the brothers rest in peace.