Mike Von Erich

Wrestler

Birthday March 2, 1964

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Texas

DEATH DATE Apr 12, 1987 (23)

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About

A member of the famous Von Erich wrestling family, he was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009; and named Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Rookie of the Year in 1984. In the 2023 film The Iron Claw, he was portrayed by Stanley Simons.

Before Fame

He grew up wanting to be a cameraman or musician but ultimately got sucked into the wrestling career and lifestyle.

Trivia

His father was a wrestling promoter, and his four brothers were all successful professional wrestlers as well.

Family Life

He was married to Shani Garza from February 14, 1985, until his death by suicide.

Associated With

His father Fritz Von Erich was a wrestling promoter.