What is lance von erich?

Lance Von Erich, whose real name is William Kevin Vaughan, is a retired American professional wrestler, best known for his time in the 1980s with World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), a promotion based in Texas. Despite his ring name, Lance Von Erich was not actually a member of the famous Von Erich wrestling family, known for their significant influence in the wrestling industry and their tragic history.

Lance was introduced to the wrestling scene as a "cousin" to the Von Erich family, a storyline developed to capitalize on the popularity and recognition of the Von Erich name. His character was used to fill the void left by the absences of other Von Erich family members at different times.

Lance competed in various storylines and matches during his tenure with WCCW and was often involved in main-event level feuds and tag team matches. His time as a "Von Erich" was met with mixed reactions from fans who were aware of the storyline angle.

Eventually, Lance's real identity and lack of familial ties to the actual Von Erich family became known, which somewhat diminished his appeal in WCCW. Following his stint with the promotion, he wrestled in other territories and international promotions until he retired from the professional wrestling ring.

The use of "fake relatives" in wrestling storylines was a common practice during that era, utilized to enhance storylines and promotions, although it generally relied on the audience's suspension of disbelief.