Dark Side of the Ring (TV Series)
The Last of the Von Erichs (2019)
David Manning: Self - Former Referee & Wrestling Booker
Quotes
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[first lines]
David Manning : When we talk about wrestling in the 80's, it's hard to imagine how popular the Von Erich Brothers were.
James E. Cornette : Those guys were ready-made. The Von Erich Family could've been the equivalent of the Kennedys; it was a dynasty, it was a family dynasty. They were the all-American boys from Texas, they are real-life Texas heroes in the flesh. They didn't have to put them in a funny outfit, they didn't have to give them a different name; they had the look, they had the physiques, they had the athletic ability, they were superheroes in the ring. But then there was constant... bad news. The Von Erichs could have two legacies: they could have the legacy of being one of the biggest attractions and wrestling families in history, or they could have the legacy as a cautionary tale. I love the wrestling business all my life, but it's not that important.
David Manning : Who knew we're gonna have, you know, four major deaths over the next three years?
Self - Narrator : During their brief reign, the Von Erich Family ascended to wrestling superstardom, but just as quickly suffered relentless, personal tragedy. In this episode, the last surviving brother reflects on his unimaginable journey.
