One of the greatest professional wrestlers of all-time, Terry Funk, has passed away.
The son of Dory Funk, and younger brother of Dory Funk Jr., Terry Funk first began wrestling in 1965, and would compete in every significant wrestling promotion that mattered. Funk gave off the persona of a crazed wildman, but the Texan was also an accomplished mat technician, who could adapt to any style. Winning the NWA World Heavyweight Title in 1975, Funk was also very successful in Japan, winning multiple titles and tournaments with his brother.
Winning titles all across the United States, Funk pioneered what would become known as Hardcore Wrestling. In 1985, he had his first foray into the WWF, challenging Hulk Hogan for the WWF World Heavyweight Title and competing in a tag team match at Wrestlemania 2. By the end of the 80s, Funk returned to the NWA and challenged Ric Flair for the World Title at the 1989 Great American Bash.
In the 1990s, Funk became the lynchpin for Paul Heyman’s ECW, headlining their first Pay Per View, and though he was in his 50s, he made returns to the WWF and WCW. He continued to wrestle, finally lacing up the boots in 2017.
Funk would also act in movies, namely Paradise Alley, Over the Top and Roadhouse.
In 2009, The Funk Brothers were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the fans, family and friends of Terry Funk.
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