Kerry Gene Adkissonwas anAmericanprofessional wrestlerunder thering namesKerry Von Erich,The Modern-Day Warrior, andThe Texas Tornadoand was part of theVon Erich familyof professional wrestlers.He is best known for his time with his father's promotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling(WCCW), where he spent eleven years of his career, and his time inWWE. Adkisson held forty championships in various promotions during his career. Among other accolades, he was a five-timeworld champion: afour-timeWCWA World Heavyweight Championandone-timeNWA World Heavyweight Champion,and aone-time WWF Intercontinental Champion.