WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Von Erich looks back on the legendary feud with The Freebirds, fondest memories of his late brothers, his family being inducted by WWE, and interacting with fans on his Twitter page


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WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Von Erich looks back on the legendary feud with The Freebirds, fondest memories of his late brothers, his family being inducted by WWE, and interacting with fans on his Twitter page
Dec 13, 2011 - 09:50 AM


Monday Night Mayhem with Kevin Von Erich
Hosts: The Big Mosh and Kahlil Thomas
Recap by Kahlil Thomas
Airs every Monday at 6:00 P.M. (CT)
Show available at MondayNightMayhem.com.


His feelings on the Von Erich family being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 for all of their contributions to the wrestling industry: "That's what a lot of those folks were saying down there (during WrestleMania XXV weekend in Houston, TX), and I appreciate hearing that. We were just kids, and we really didn't want to do that style: the way my dad wrestled. God bless him. He was great at it, but we just wanted to go that faster pace and walk with rock music. It turned into what it turned into. It was just so much fun to be there, and I'm just glad I was a part of it."

His fondest memories about his late brothers (David, Kerry, Mike, and Chris): "It's hard to think, because there are so many of them. In the ring, there were some funny moments. Some of them were funnier than the ones backstage in the dressing room, even when we kids. I could go on and on. Kerry was always funny, and always cracking up, and cracking the guys up. In wrestling, that's what you do: practical jokes. We ribbed each other all the time, and that's what you miss the most. I do miss that."

What he credits towards the success of the Von Erichs/Freedbirds feud that put World Class Championship Wrestling on the map: "You think about the few minutes before our entrances, and it would be like you would want to jump out of your skin. You can't wait to get out there and start. Then, when you go with the music, and the lights, and the people freaking out, it was so contagious. We kicked their (The Freebirds') butts as many times as they kicked ours back. It was like that's the way it is. We're being paid well, and let's earn it. It was a fun thing to do."

The importance of being able to interact with wrestling fans now at this point in his life, especially via his new Twitter account (@KevinVonErich): "It's unbelievable. I have always appreciated how my fans have remembered me for so long, and I just love them. They're good people who always want the good guy to win. God bless them. With Twitter, I could talk to them too when I try to. I enjoy that."

Much more is contained in Kevin's exclusive interview with The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network, including his candid thoughts on how the selling of the World Class Championship Wrestling video library to Vince McMahon and the WWE came about, who was the one who made the call to inform him of his family's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, if the time is coming for The Freedbirds to join the Von Erichs in the WWE Hall of Fame, the history and magic of The Dallas Sportatorium, the impact that Gary Hart left on himself and World Class, the popularity of the Von Erichs and WCCW overseas to this day, what it would mean if the WWE made the decision to bring WrestleMania to Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, his forthcoming appearance in Los Angeles this January as part of WrestleReunion 6, why we are one step closer to seeing the Von Erich legacy continue in professional wrestling (thanks in part to Harley Race), plus a message to the fans around the world that stood by his family through the years, plus much more! Mayhem Nation: Be sure to follow Kevin right now on Twitter.com/KevinVonErich).

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