Monday, May 6, 2024

Kerry Von Erich Tours Florida as NWA Champion (1984)


When Kerry Von Erich won the NWA World title in 1984, he fulfilled the appearance contracts of the previous champion Ric Flair, which included dates in the state of Florida for Championship Wrestling from Florida. 


NWA Champ Kerry with Coach John Heath on the set
of Championship Wrestling from Florida

The magazine from Japan seen below features a photo on the cover taken during that Florida tour of Kerry sporting the Ten Pounds of Gold with Florida heavyweight champion Billy Jack Haynes.  



Originally published on the Mid-Atlantic Gateway, June 2022

Thanks to Brian Rogers for providing the cover image.