Wrestling icon and local Texas star Kevin Von Erich sits down to discuss the upcoming AEW Dynamite & Collision event on October 22nd at the Boeing Center at TechPort in San Antonio! With AEW on a meteoric ascent as the first true mainstream wrestling alternative in decades, Von Erich offers insights into what fans can expect on this action-packed night. He'll also share stories from his near 50-year career and speak about his sons, Marshall & Ross Von Erich, who are continuing the family's legendary path as part of the AEW roster. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a wrestling Hall of Famer with deep Texas roots, right before AEW returns to the Alamo City! AEW Dynamite/Collision: San AntonioDate: OCTOBER 22, 2025 Venue: Boeing Center at TechPort City: San Antonio, TX Time: 6:30pm CT https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-event/aew-dynamite-collision-san-antonio Chapters: 00:00-00:28: Introduction & Welcome Welcome to I Am Refocused Radio. Introduction of special guest: Kevin Von Erich , true Texas wrestling legend. Promoting AEW Dynamite and Collision in San Antonio at the Boeing Center at Techport on October 22nd. 00:28-00:54: The Von Erich Sons & AEW Mention of his sons, Marshall and Ross Von Erich , continuing the family legacy in AEW (airs on TBS, TNT, and streams on HBO Max). Thanking Kevin Von Erich for his time. How are you doing, sir? 00:54-02:24: Fondest Memories & the People of Texas Discussing nearly five decades in the business and asking which moments still stand out today. Sharing a story about a costume contest in Wichita Falls during Halloween. Recounting the moment he lifted a heavy little girl dressed as a witch into the ring, and the crowd's considerate silence to avoid hurting her feelings. Highlighting the brotherhood and consideration of the people of Texas. 02:24-04:44: Personal Growth and the Importance of Family Reflecting on lessons learned while growing and succeeding in the business. The initial focus on working "hard all out" to bring home a check for the family. The crushing loss of his brothers, David in 1984 and Mike in 1986 . Realizing that family was what was important all along, not money or fame. Describing the intense work ethic—performing with fever, broken bones, and dislocations—because the fans paid their money. The motivation of being a father: willing to pay any price and the confidence his family had in him. Concluding that love is the greatest force on Earth. 04:44-05:04: AEW Event Promotion Reminder to tune into I Am Refocus Radio with Kevin Von Erich . Promoting AEW Dynamite and Collision in San Antonio on October 22nd at the Boeing Center at Techport . 05:04-07:51: Advice for Sons and the New Era of Wrestling Asking what advice he gives his sons, Marshall and Ross, on balancing fame, pressure, and purpose . Recounting his own father's advice not to enter the business and his sons' similar defiance. Describing the brutal training in Japan ("like torture") with a thousand sit-ups and push-ups daily, sweeping, bowing, and building the ring. The sons' love for the business despite the hardship. Observing that AEW has "burst out from the pack" and is a leader. Praising modern wrestlers as fluid, decisive, and professional athletes right out of college or the NFL. Noting the absence of drugs in the current wrestling business. Lamenting that his brothers can't see this new era. Asking if he sees a glimpse of his younger self in his sons and the importance of work ethic . 07:51-12:30: Work Ethic, Discipline, and The Movie Stating you get out of it what you put into it ; it's about paying the price and working harder than others. Discussing the discipline and hard life of an athlete. Addressing The Iron Claw movie, mentioning the filmmakers were from England and didn't consult him. Pushing back on the depiction of Texans as "rough" and his father's strict, but respectful, upbringing with a leather strap. Highlighting the Texas values: respect, punctuality, and keeping your word . Asking what sets AEW apart from other promotions. Comparing AEW to the "World-Class Wrestling" of his day: having young, hungry guys who developed organic, natural personalities. Praising AEW athletes as hard-working, devoted to the sport, and masters of their counters, reversals, and submissions. Refuting the movie's narrative that his father forced them to wrestle or that it was "money, money, money." Admitting to using numbing agents (Novocaine) on knees and back before shows, but stressing it was not for fun but to perform better for the crowd. Asserting wrestling is the purest form of entertainment . 12:30-15:23: San Antonio Fans and Texas Wrestling Pride Addressing fans going to the Boeing Center on October 22nd. Remembering the incredible noise in San Antonio at the Freeman Coliseum and Hemisphere Arena—"better than Dallas." Sharing his love for San Antonio and the Texas rivers, mentioning his recent move to the country near Sisterdale . Quote: "If you want to f
