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In Funk's Corner: NWA World Championship In St. Louis

In Funk's Corner: NWA World Championship In St. Louis

Posted: May 9th 2011 By: CMBurnham

My second NWA World Title defense in St. Louis came Friday April 11, 1969. My opponent was Black Jack Lanza managed by Bobby Heenan.

On March 7th in Kiel Auditorium, Black Jack Lanza was disqualified in a handicap match against Terry Funk and Whipper Billy Watson when Lanza?s manager, Bobby Heenan interfered in the match.

St. Louis had never had an active manager and Heenan?s interference generated incredible heat. Black Jack Lanza, and Bobby Henan were ?Hot? in St. Louis.

April 25, 1969 Black Jack Lanza with Bobby Heenan in his corner beat Pat O?Connor setting up the next match for the NWA World Championship.

April 11, 1969, Dory Funk, Jr. vs Black Jack Lanza with Pat O?Connor as special referee for the NWA World Championship best 2/3 falls, 1 hour time limit. Attendance 10,850 (Sell-Out)

Lanza was arguing with O? Connor when Funk scored with a drop kick and cradle for the pin in the third fall. Lanza and Heenan blamed O?Connor and jumped him after the match generating tons of heat on Heenan and Lanza.

Next NWA World Title Match in St. Louis Saturday June 14, 1969 Return Match Dory Funk, Jr. vs Black Jack Lanza with Bobby Heenan.
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May 21, 2011, Dory Funk Jr. returns to St. Louis

Here is the May 21 lineup for East Carondelet, Ill. Community Center
Promoters Larry Matysik and Herb Simmons

Dory Funk, Jr. and Danny Boy Hawkins and Gary Jackson
Vs.
Ron Powers and Kevin X and Sean Vincent
2 out of 3 falls

Big Texan vs. Dave Vaughn

Funking Conservatory Wrestling?s World Champion, Luke Spencer vs. Bobby Dee
Ace Hawkins vs. Brandon Espinosa
Waco vs. Chaz Wesson
LMC vs. Tony Raze
Plus one Wrestling Match from Funking Conservatory Wrestling Officiated by Claudia ?The Claw? Reiff
For Ticket Information, call 618-286-3393

Friday, May 20 at the Community Center
8 p.m. Meet in person Dory Funk, Jr
For Ticket Information, call 618-286-3393
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Now online at http://www.dory-funk.com ? The history of Dory Funk Jr. as NWA World Champion in St. Louis ? (4 1/2 years)

The next !BANG! TV Taping comes to Funking Conservatory Wrestling Saturday May 28th, Support Your Troops 66, ?Parade of Champions.?

Tickets are available online now at http://www.dory-funk.com ? You may also call 352-895-4658 for more ticket information.

If you would like to become a professional wrestler and appear weekly on !BANG! TV and Premium !BANG! TV, Call Now ? 352-895-4658 or visit http://www.dory-funk.com -

Dory Funk Jr. is the coach of WWE, TNA, NXT Lucha and Japanese Wrestling Talent

 

Tags: Dory Funk, Jr., NWA, Terry Funk, Pat O'Connor

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