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1. Before becoming a pro wrestler, Fritz Von Erich had a brief career as a defensive tackle in the National Football League. What team did Fritz play for?
2. What was the name of the wrestler that was billed as Fritz's brother, often appearing as his tag team partner?
3. Who first revealed to wrestling fans that Fritz Von Erich was not from Germany, but was in fact from the Dallas, Texas area?
4. Who did Kevin Von Erich defeat in his debut match in 1976?
5. After David Von Erich made his debut in 1978, what was the first tag team title he and Kevin won together?
6. In the early 80s, David Von Erich left Texas and spent about a year in the National Wrestling Alliance's Florida territory. What was unusual about David's time in Florida?
7. Kerry Von Erich was chosen as an alternate for the 1980 United States Summer Olympic team. In what event did Kerry qualify?
8. The Von Erichs vs. The Fabulous Freebirds, one of the most famous feuds in professional wrestling history, began in late 1982 when the Freebirds turned on one of the Von Erichs. Which Von Erich did they turn on?
9. What unlikely opponent did Mike Von Erich face in his debut match in late 1983?
10. On May 6, 1984, Kerry Von Erich defeated "Nature Boy" Ric Flair for the National Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight Championship, fulfilling a longtime family dream. How long was Kerry's world title reign?
11. Kevin, Kerry, and Mike once did a commercial for a national fast food chain. What fast food chain was it?
12. In 1985, Chris Von Erich, still five years away from becoming a wrestler himself, tackled the loser of a hair vs. hair match as they tried to run from the ring. Who did Chris tackle?
13. Of the six Von Erichs (Fritz, Kevin, David, Kerry, Mike, and Chris), how many were born in Texas?
14. What was the name of Fritz Von Erich's wife, mother of Kevin, David, Kerry, Mike, and Chris?
15. In January of 2006, more than a decade after his official retirement, Kevin Von Erich made an appearance at a wrestling card in Longview, Texas with his oldest son. What is the name of Kevin's oldest son?
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