Wrestling legend Kevin Von Erich has signed with All Elite Wrestlingand the news didnt break through a press release or Tony Khans Twitter, but straight from his sons on their own podcast.
During a new episode of The Claw Pod, Ross and Marshall Von Erich dropped a surprise that caught even them off guard: their father is officially with AEW. Marshall made the announcement while discussing AEW and ROHs All In weekend plans.
Ross then followed up with clarification about the deal:
The WWE Hall of Famer now joins AEW in a backstage role, offering wisdom and guidance to the younger generationsomething his sons believe is invaluable.
Marshall also opened up about the deep respect current stars have for the Von Erich legacysomething that still surprises them today.
He wasnt done either, adding that even one of AEWs top stars is hooked on the old-school WCCW content.
Kevin Von Erichs story has had a resurgence thanks to The Iron Claw, the 2023 A24 biopic that introduced his familys tragic and iconic wrestling history to a new generation. Now, hes stepping into a new role with AEW, helping shape the next chapter of wrestling behind the scenes.
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