what is iron claw based on

The Iron Claw is a 2023 biographical sports film based on the life of professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich and the Von Erich family. The film revolves around the Von Erich family, a dynasty of professional wrestlers from Texas that had enormous success, particularly in the 1980s, and popularized the iron claw professional wrestling hold. The movie showcases the true story of the Von Erich family and their trials and tribulations in wrestling, including the tragic events that plagued the family over the years. The Iron Claw is set to be released on December 22, 2023, and stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Stanley Simons, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany, and Lily James).