The Story: Inside the Von Erich Family, From the Pages of Texas Monthly to the Silver Screen
The Von Erichs' story is about tragedy—but also about a survivor. Writer John Spong reflects on why ‘The Iron Claw’ family still resonates with audiences.
The Von Erichs' story is about tragedy—but also about a survivor. Writer John Spong reflects on why ‘The Iron Claw’ family still resonates with audiences.
‘The Iron Claw’ portrays the tragic side of the Dallas wrestling dynasty. Watching the Von Erichs’ matches reminds us of their days of glory.
The film portrayal of the Dallas wrestling titans delivers an emotional suplex, but it could have used more moves.
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Over half a century in professional wrestling, Terry Funk built a legacy that stretches from Amarillo to Tokyo.
With WWE in San Antonio for the Royal Rumble, we look at the history of a particularly Texan contribution to the world of scripted combat.
The tragedy of the Von Erichs—the state’s first family of pro wrestling—is well known not just to fans of the sport but to the many groupies who oohed and aahed at the matinee-idol athletes over the years. Still, you haven’t really heard the story until it’s told by the sole