Acting
Brian Adias
Born
1960-06-01 (66)
Place of birth
Denton, Texas, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
18 titles
Brian Gower is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Brian Adias. He is best known for his appearances with World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW). Gower was trained to wrestle by Texas-based Fritz Von Erich, debuting in 1979. Adias appeared, mistakenly billed as "Brian Adidas", at Starrcade '84 defeating Mister Ito. Fan magazines like Pro Wrestling Illustrated continued to list him in their regional rankings as Adidas for the next two years, but he was referred to as Adias in WCCW. Adias continued his alliance with the Von Erich family until the fall of 1986, when he turned heel against Mike Von Erich in a singles match which was Von Erich's first matc…
Known for
NRMid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1981s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers.
Mid-South Wrestling
1981
NRFrom the Sportatorium comes the groundbreaking sports-entertainment brand World Class Championship Wrestling, featuring legendary competitors such as The Von Erichs, Bruiser Brody, The Fabulous Freebirds and more.
World Class Championship Wrestling
1982
NRRelive the glory days of the National Wrestling Alliance through Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling's weekly television show.
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
1981
6.8Six documentaries about Hollywood's darkest scandals with accounts from insiders, project collaborators, and survivors who endured harrowing abuse and struggles
Hollywood Demons
2025
WCCW hosts their Thanksgiving Day event from the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.
WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985
1985
5.6One million dollars is on the line as NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair takes on Dusty Rhodes with legendary boxing champion Smokin' Joe Frazier as special guest referee. Tully Blanchard faces Ricky Steamboat for NWA World Television Championship. Jimmy Valiant takes on Paul Jones in a Loser Leaves Town Tuxedo Match and much more.
NWA Starrcade 1984
1984
Film credits
1980s · 14 titles
WCCW hosts their Thanksgiving Day event from the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.
WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985
1985
5.6One million dollars is on the line as NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair takes on Dusty Rhodes with legendary boxing champion Smokin' Joe Frazier as special guest referee. Tully Blanchard faces Ricky Steamboat for NWA World Television Championship. Jimmy Valiant takes on Paul Jones in a Loser Leaves Town Tuxedo Match and much more.
NWA Starrcade 1984
1984
The second annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions held at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas
WCCW Parade of Champions '85
1985
Stadium show from deep in the heart of Texas
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '87
1987
It's Kerry Von Erich vs. Ric Flair with the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship on the line in a grueling best 2 of 3 falls contest!
WCCW Star Wars (August 1982)
1982
Witness a brutal battle when The Von Erichs clash with The Freebirds
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85
1985
The Eyes of Texas fall upon The Cotton Bowl in Dallas for the hottest action around!
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86
1986
The most wonderful time of the year sees some intense action inside the squared circle in The Lone Star State.
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83
1983
The High Holidays bring high tension deep in the heart of Texas. Can The Von Erich's come out unscathed?
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87
1987
The Dynamic Duo of Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams square off with Kerry & Kevin Von Erich in a Hair vs. Hair Tag Team encounter.
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85
1985
The King and The Modern-Day Warrior collide with both The WCCW & AWA World Titles on the line!
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88
1988
Once again the eyes of Texas fall upon Texas Stadium in a memorial to Mike & David Von Erich.
WCCW Parade of Champions '87
1987
Kerry Von Erich faces Ric Flair in a bloody Steel Cage Match with Michael "P.S" Hayes as referee with the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship hanging in the balance!
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '82
1982
World Class Championship Wrestling returns to Texas Stadium with some all-star action!
WCCW Parade of Champions '86
1986
Series credits
NRMid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1981s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers.
Mid-South Wrestling
1981
NRFrom the Sportatorium comes the groundbreaking sports-entertainment brand World Class Championship Wrestling, featuring legendary competitors such as The Von Erichs, Bruiser Brody, The Fabulous Freebirds and more.
World Class Championship Wrestling
1982
NRRelive the glory days of the National Wrestling Alliance through Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling's weekly television show.
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
1981
6.8Six documentaries about Hollywood's darkest scandals with accounts from insiders, project collaborators, and survivors who endured harrowing abuse and struggles
Hollywood Demons
2025