Earlier this month, AEW held an event in Arlington, Texas, where several local stars, including members of the von Erich family, were highlighted to honor the legacy of professional wrestling in the state. On his podcast, The Claw Pod, Marshall von Erich shared insights about their experience at this year’s All-In event. He mentioned how special it was to travel with his father and brother, Ross, for the first time, with his father flying and the two brothers driving. During the journey, they frequently stopped to explore interesting spots, much to their father’s amusement, who initially wanted fewer stops but eventually enjoyed the trip. Marshall explained that traveling with them makes his father feel younger and brings back memories of being with his own brother. Despite the challenges of understanding past wrestling eras, Marshall and Ross embraced the experience fully. Together with Texas natives Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara, they participated in a pre-show match against members of the Shane Taylor Promotion. The brothers also revealed AEW has signed their father, Kevin von Erich, to a contract, allowing the family to continue working closely together.
Fan Take: This news is a big deal for AEW fans as it signals a strong connection to wrestling history while strengthening the company’s Texas roots. The involvement of the von Erich family not only honors the past but also promises exciting storytelling that blending legacy with new AEW talent could bring to the sport.
