{"id":556,"date":"2024-04-14T00:15:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T00:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joe-dombrowski.com\/prowrestlinglibrary\/?p=556"},"modified":"2024-04-14T00:32:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T00:32:28","slug":"pw-library-update-4-15-24-von-erichs-at-the-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joe-dombrowski.com\/prowrestlinglibrary\/latest-updates\/pw-library-update-4-15-24-von-erichs-at-the-chase\/","title":{"rendered":"PW Library Update: 4\/8\/24 &#8211; Von Erichs At The Chase!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Von Erichs may be synonymous with Dallas, but their fame and popularity spans the globe. Before the days of nationally televised promotions, wrestlers would travel from territory to territory to build their fanbase and reputation, encountering a different style and vibe in every area. Kerry, Kevin, and David Von Erich traveled all over to solidify the Von Erich reputation, but their time spent in St. Louis is often overlooked. Promoted by Sam Mushnick, and known for the legendary \u201cWrestling At The Chase\u201d television show, St. Louis was where to go to prove you were a true wrestler\u2019s wrestler and could hang with the sport\u2019s finest athletes. Could the three Von Erich brothers fit the bill? From the historic Chase Ballroom to Kiel Auditorium and the Checkerdome, check out some of the Von Erichs\u2019 most historic\u00a0battles in the \u201cGateway to the West\u201d and judge for yourself!<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>See Ric Flair put the most prestigious title in wrestling \u2013 the NWA World\u2019s Title on the line in front of a rabid crowd, as he\u2019s challenged by both Kerry and Kevin Von Erich in two separate title bouts!<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>David Von Erich pursues the same \u201cTen Pounds of Gold\u201d in two battles against \u201cThe Greatest Wrestler On God\u2019s Green Earth, Harley Race!<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Kerry and Greg \u201cThe Hammer\u201d Valentine engage in two fierce battles centered around the Missouri State Heavyweight Title!<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Rare film reel footage captures Kevin teaming with Gary Young to oppose the legendary Bruiser Brody &amp; Buck Robley!<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>David teams with Ted DiBiase to oppose Baron Von Raschke &amp; Dick Murdoch, then steps into singles competition against Bobby Jaggers!<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Kevin battles the likes of Ken Patera, Dick Murdoch and Billy Robinson one-on-one, and joins the legendary Gene Kiniski to tag against Murdoch and Bulldog Bob Brown!<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Rufus R. 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