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Kerry Von Erich, who set numerous Texas state track and field records, was one of the most physically imposing wrestlers in the history of the sport. He suffered a severe foot injury in 1986 that significantly hampered his athleticism.

Kerry Von Erich points something out to his brother Kevin, whose knee brace is likely related to injuries sustained while playing college football. In the foreground, fans hold aloft glamour shots of the Von Erichs.

Like many other wrestling promotions, WCCW booked many “gimmick matches,” including bullrope matches, taped-fist matches, and even boxing matches (as seen here).

Fans let the villainous Spoiler (Don Jardine) know that he’s not welcome in Fort Worth. Jardine later trained Mark Calaway, who became the Undertaker in the WWF and uses many of Jardine’s signature moves.

Spectators react at a wrestling match

Heel (bad guy) managers Armand Hussian and Gary Hart discuss strategy. Hart would achieve his greatest fame as the leader of the “J-Tex” stable in World Championship Wrestling in 1989, when he managed Terry Funk and the Great Muta.

Spectators react at a wrestling match

Children play fight at a wrestling match

A rear view of Kevin Von Erich, who played running back at the University of North Texas. Kevin and his brother Kerry Von Erich boasted two of the most developed physiques in pro wrestling during the 1980s.

Buddy Roberts was the best technical wrestler of the trio Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts, and carried most of their matches.