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= Availability =
= Availability =
The existence of the match has been called into question. It has been theorized that it was on a non-televised program performed on a house show. However, it has been said that it was recorded, but that being a show that would air days after the weekly AWA show, this match was decided not to broadcast as it was an embarrassing event and at the request of Kerry himself.
The existence of the match has been called into question. It has been theorized that it was performed on a house show. However, it has been said that it was recorded, but that being a show that would air days after the weekly AWA show, this match was decided not to broadcast as it was an embarrassing event and at the request of Kerry himself.


WWE currently owns the AWA video library since it purchased it in the mid-2000's, but it is unknown whether it owns the match tape. In case it is true, it is highly likely that it will never be released because of the impact it had on the life of the affected wrestler. It is also unknown if it was recorded by a fan from the seats and much less if photos have emerged about it.
WWE currently owns the AWA video library since it purchased it in the mid-2000's, but it is unknown whether it owns the match tape. In case it is true, it is highly likely that it will never be released because of the impact it had on the life of the affected wrestler. It is also unknown if it was recorded by a fan from the seats and much less if photos have emerged about it.


= References =
= References =

Revision as of 21:15, 18 September 2021

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Status: Existence Unconfirmed


On the night of November 12, 1988, a match was held between Kerry Von Erich (better known in WWE as Texas Tornado) against Colonel Debeers at the Showboat Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada in an American Wrestling Association (AWA) taped show. In this match, something unprecedented happened: At some point in the match, Colonel Debeers pulled Von Erich's leg and exposed his amputated foot.

Kerry Von Erich would have a motorcycle accident, and his right foot was amputated.

This moment allegedly would have consequences years later with the suicide of Kerry Von Erich.

The Match

On the night of November 12, 1988, there was a match between Kerry Von Erich against Colonel Debbers. At some point in the match, DeBeers, in an attempt to get Kerry Von Erich out to attack him, grabbed the amputated foot with great force, causing Kerry's boot to come off, making a shocking reveal on everyone present. Kerry himself immediately put the boot back on but it is unknown if the match continued or if he retired from the match.[1]

Consequences

Colonel DeBeers. A controversial wrestler from the 80's.

Due to the incident, the AWA itself and Kerry denied everything. A magazine even reached out Kerry himself to request an interview to ask if he started using drugs because of the pain. This was only made worse by the incident, although this did not prevent him from going to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1990 and winning the Intercontinental Championship at Summerslam in that year against Curt Henning. It also changed the development of his matches where he was always attacked from the waist up. It is not known very well if Vince McMahon himself knew of his disability, since he was only 2 years in the company and a year later he would repeat the tragic end of his brothers David, Mike, and Chris committing suicide.

Availability

The existence of the match has been called into question. It has been theorized that it was performed on a house show. However, it has been said that it was recorded, but that being a show that would air days after the weekly AWA show, this match was decided not to broadcast as it was an embarrassing event and at the request of Kerry himself.

WWE currently owns the AWA video library since it purchased it in the mid-2000's, but it is unknown whether it owns the match tape. In case it is true, it is highly likely that it will never be released because of the impact it had on the life of the affected wrestler. It is also unknown if it was recorded by a fan from the seats and much less if photos have emerged about it.

References