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  • Fake Nationality: Fritz began his career as a German Nazi-esque heel, which is where the Von Erich name originated. In reality, Fritz was, and always had been, a Texas native.
  • Follow the Leader: World Six Man Heavyweight Tag Team Championships in the wake of the success the Mexican UWA had with trios.
  • Real Song Theme Tune:
    • Kerry is best known for using Rush's "Tom Sawyer". In fact, he took his nickname "The Modern Day Warrior" from the opening line. He also used Blondie's "Call Me."
    • Kevin used Ted Nugent's "Stranglehold"
    • As the Cosmic Cowboys (the tag team of Kevin and Kerry under masks), they used Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson's "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys"
    • David used ZZ Top's "La Grange", Tanya Tucker's "Texas (When I Die)" and Pat Benatar's "Fire and Ice"
    • Lance used John Mellencamp's "Hurts So Good" and the Fabulous Thunderbirds' "Tuff Enuff".

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