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Terry Funk
Nickname: Wrestling's Living Legend; The Amarillo Rose
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 247 lbs.
From: The Double Cross Ranch in Amarillo, TX
Birthday: Jun 30th
Pro Debut: December 9, 1965
Aliases: Chainsaw Charlie, The Texan, Señor Funkster, Dr. Knows-It-All
Feds Worked For: TSW, NWA, WWF, ECW, WCW, UCW, NWA-TNA, NWA-West, JCW, All-Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), Awesome Wrestling Entertainment (VA), Big Time Wrestling (WV), Carolina Championship Wrestling (CA), Central States Wrestling (KS/MO), Florida Championship Wrestling (FL), Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling (Japan), House of Hardcore (NY), Georgia Championship Wrestling (GA), IWA Mid-South (IL), Japanese Wrestling Association (Japan), Major League Wrestling, Mid-Southern (TN), New Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), NWA Hollywood (CA), 3PW (PA), Ring of Honor, Southern Championship Wrestling (TX), Squared Circle Wrestling (NY), World Wrestling Council (Puerto Rico), Wrestle-One, Xtreme Championship Wrestling (TX), Xtreme Wrestling Federation (CA),
Finisher: Piledriver, Sleeperhold, Stunner
Signature Moves: Moonsault, Spinning Toe Hold
Career Highlights: -3PW Champion
-Amarillo Brass Knucks Champion (2x)
-ECW World Champion
-Georgia Tag Team Champion (w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-National Television Champion
-NWA (Amarillo) International Champion (2x)
-NWA (Amarillo) International Tag Team Champion (w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-NWA Eastern Champion
-NWA Eastern Television Champion
-NWA Florida Champion
-NWA (Florida) North American Tag Team Champion (w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-NWA (Florida) Southern Champion (2x)
-NWA Florida Tag Team Champion (w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-NWA Florida Television Champion
-NWA International Tag Team Champion (w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-NWA (Los Angeles) Americas Champion
-NWA (Los Angeles) World Tag Team Champion (w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-NWA Missouri Champion
-NWA (Texas) World Tag Team Champion (2x, w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-NWA United States Champion
-NWA Western States Champion (7x)
-NWA Western States Tag Team Champion (2x, w/ Ricky Romero)
-NWA World Champion
-Southern Championship Wrestling Champion
-Southern Championship Wrestling Southwest Tag Team Champion (w/ Wahoo McDaniel)
-Southern Championship Wrestling Tag Team Champion (w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-UCW Universal Hardcore Champion (2x)
-USWA World Champion
-WCW United States Champion
-WCW World Hardcore Champion (2x)
-WWC Tag Team Champion (2x, w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-WWF World Tag Team Champion (w/ Cactus Jack)
Affiliates: Jimmy Hart, The J-Tex Corporation, The Old Age Outlaws, Dory Funk, Jr., Mick Foley, Tommy Dreamer, Peter Kasaa, Dean Johnson, Dustin Rhodes, Bradshaw
Notable Feuds: The Brisco Brothers, Bull Ramos, Buddy Austin, Ciclon Negro, Johnny Valentine, Dick Murdoch, Abdullah the Butcher, Dusty Rhodes, Karl Kox, Harley Race, Junkyard Dog, Ric Flair, Jerry Lawler, Sting, The Sheik, Jimmy Snuka, Sabu, Shane Douglas, Public Enemy, Cactus Jack, Masato Tanaka, Hayabusa, Brian Lee, Raven, New Age Outlaws, Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash, Eric Bischoff, Steve Corino
Other Facts: -Full name was Terrence Funk
-Brother of pro wrestler Dory Funk, Jr.
-Son of pro wrestler Dory Funk, Sr.
-Grand Uncle of pro wrestler Dory Funk, IV
-Nephew of pro wrestler Herman Gust
-Brother-in-law of pro wrestling manager Marti Funk
-Cousin of pro wrestler Larry Lane
-Billed as the brother of pro wrestler Jimmy Jack Funk
-Sometimes billed from Umbarger, TX
-Defeated Sputnik Monroe in his debut match
-He and Dory Funk, Jr. are the only brothers to have both held the NWA World Title
-Disguised himself as The Texan while competing in Florida. After winning the Florida TV Title, he unmasked himself.
-Announced his first retirement in 1983.
-When he entered the WWF in 1986, he began carrying a branding iron, which he would use to brand his opponents after defeating them. The iron carried the mark of 2 "x"s, symbolising the Double-Cross Ranch.
-Was supposed to be one of Shawn Michael's "Knights" in the 1993 Survivor Series event. According to Funk, he had to cancel that appearance because his "horse got sick".
-Believed to be the only wrestler to compete in NWA, AWA, WWF, ROH, TNA, WCW, NJPW, AJPW & ECW
-Appeared in several movies, including "Paradise Alley", "Over The Top", "Roadhouse", and "Friday Night Lights". He was featured heavily in the 1999 Barry Blaustein documentary "Beyond the Mat". He also appeared in episodes of "Swamp Thing", "Quantum Leap" and "The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr."
-Former WCW Commissioner
-Former color analyst for WCW. He also briefly hosted an interview segment called "Funk's Grill".
-Former member of the J-Tex Corporation
-Former member of the Stud Stable
-Former member of the Texas Trio
-Former member of the Old Age Outlaws
-Inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame in 1995
-Inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame in 1996
-Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2004
-Inducted into 2300 Arena's Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2005
-Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (w/ Dory Funk, Jr. as The Funks) in 2008
-Inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2009
-Inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2010
-Inducted into the International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2021
-Voted Wrestler of the Year in the PWI Year-End polls in 1976
-Voted Feud of the Year (vs. Ric Flair) in the PWI Year-End polls in 1989
-Voted Inspirational Wrestler of the Year in the PWI Year-End polls in 1997
-Ranked #22 in the 1991 PWI 500
-Ranked #98 in the 1992 PWI 500
-Ranked #45 in the 1993 PWI 500
-Ranked #33 in the 1994 PWI 500
-Ranked #70 in the 1995 PWI 500
-Ranked #143 in the 1996 PWI 500
-Ranked #60 in the 1997 PWI 500
-Ranked #60 in the 1998 PWI 500
-Ranked #212 in the 1999 PWI 500
-Ranked #165 in the 2000 PWI 500
-Passed away August 23rd, 2023 at the age of 79. He had been diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and had spent time in an assisted living centre, but by the end of the year, he had reportedly returned to his home and was thought to be doing well.
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Spotlight in History
- 1984 The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) def. The Long Riders (Bill Irwin & Scott Irwin) for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 2005 Big Van Vader def. Aaron Neil for the IZW Heavyweight Title
- 2005 Carnage def. John O'Malley for the IZW Hardcore Title
- 2005 Ryan Davidson became the MSWA Mid-South Cruiserweight Champion
- 2005 The Lone Shining Star def. Tyler Bateman for the MSWA Tri-State Title
- 2005 Michael Faith def. Outlaw for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title
- 2005 The Real Impact Players (Aaron Neil & Se7en) def. The Red Dirt Outlaws (Devon Monroe & Kevin James) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 2011 Fuel def. Jonathan Cross for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 2022 Justin Lee def. Koko for the WFC Hometown Heroes Title
- 2022 Dutch Hagen def. Wesley Crane for the WFC Heavyweight Title
- 2023 Tunnel Vision (Derek James & Logan Knight) became the BPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champions
- 2023 Luke Richmond def. Brandon Groom for the BPW Oklahoma Title
- 2023 Trench Blythe def. El Gallardo for the BPW Lion Heart Title
- 2023 The Stage Dive Mafia (Rook Tyler & Axel Savage) def. Native Law (Sheriff Schultz & Nashoba) for the NCWO Tag Team Titles
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- 10-18 2009 Carnage def. Spoiler 2000 for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
- 10-18 2019 Tego def. Prince Mahalli for the ASP Inter-County Title
- 10-18 2019 Will Allday def. J. D. Griffey for the TexPro Heavyweight Title
- 10-18 2024 Luther Zay Diamond def. Brandon Warhawk for the MajCW Flawless Title
- 10-18 2024 Nashoba became the MajCW Wetumka Indian Community Centre Champion
- 10-18 2024 Auzzy def. Kari Wright for the TexPro Dynasty Title
- 10-18 2024 The Strays (Barrett Brown & Izzy James) def. K. O. A. (Caine Carter & Devion Black) for the TexPro Tag Team Titles
- 10-19 1976 Karl Kox & Ken Patera became the TSW United States Tag Team Champions
- 10-19 2013 Tyson Jaymes def. Brock Landers for the SWCW All-American Title
- 10-19 2013 The K. C. Wolves (Graham Bell & Luke Langley) def. Nasty Swag (Ace Archuleta & Robert Lee) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
- 10-19 2013 Jon Cross def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 10-19 2014 Jon Cross def. Robert Lee for the WFC Hometown Heroes Title
- 10-19 2019 Luke Langley became the WFC Hometown Heroes Champion
- 10-19 2024 Anarchy [2nd] def. Damien Morte for the EPW Internet Television Title
- 10-19 2024 E-Bone def. Trench Blythe for the EPW International Title
- 10-20 1969 Danny Hodge def. Chuck Karbo for the TSW North American Title
- 10-20 1971 Bill Watts became the TSW North American Champion
- 10-20 1986 Crusher Yurkov def. Steve Simpson for the WCCW Television Title
- 10-20 2001 The Texas Outlaws (Beau Dalton & Butch Dalton) def. The VIP Crew (Rocco Valentino & Vinnie Valentino) for the OPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
- 10-20 2001 Amanda St. George became the OPW Oklahoma Womens Champion
- 10-20 2001 Big Daddy Moore became the OPW Oklahoma Hardcore Champion
- 10-20 2007 Chris Fury became the SECW Light Heavyweight Champion
- 10-20 2007 Impact, Inc. (John Zorthos & Bernie Donderwitz) def. Team Shenanigans (Tyler Bateman & Kenny Campbell) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
- 10-20 2007 Tyson Armstrong became the SECW Heavyweight Champion
- 10-20 2007 The Texas Outlaws (Bobby Burns & Dan Wilder) became the SECW Tag Team Champions
- 10-20 2012 Kevin James Sanchez def. Austin Tacious for the SWCW All-American Title
- 10-20 2012 The Static Knights (X-Statik & Keith Knight) def. Dynamic Storm (Justin Dynamic & Daemon Storm) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
- 10-20 2018 Fuel def. Alex Royal for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 10-20 2018 Galaxy Cruzers (Paul Puertorico & Steven Cruze) became the UWE Tag Team Champions
- 10-20 2018 Dusty Gold became the UWE Apex Champion
- 10-20 2018 Anarchy [2nd] def. Dusty Gold for the UWE Apex Title
- 10-21 1969 Fritz Von Erich became the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 10-21 1985 King Parsons def. John Tatum for the WCCW Television Title
- 10-21 2005 Mitch Carter def. Kenny Campbell for the SRPW X Division Title
- 10-21 2006 J. T. LaMotta def. John O'Malley for the IZW Cruiserweight Title
- 10-21 2017 MVP def. Damon Windsor for the IWR Heavyweight Title
- 10-21 2017 Spirit Squad (Kenny [1st] & Mikey [1st]) def. Excellence Personified (Duke Swellington & Dustin Heritage) for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
- 10-21 2022 Tego def. Mr. Wobble for the TexPro Texas Title
- 10-21 2023 Wolf of War def. Martin Justice for the EPW International Title
- 10-21 2023 Johnny Dynamite def. Johnny Lightning for the WFC Prime Title
- 10-21 2023 Native Law (Sheriff Schultz & Nashoba) def. K. O. A. (Caine Carter & Devion Black) for the NCWO Tag Team Titles
- 10-21 2023 Malik Mayfield def. Clayton Bloodstone for the NCWO Choctaw Nation Title
- 10-21 2023 Dominik Whiteheart def. Luke Richmond for the NCWO United States Title
- 10-22 1984 The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) def. The Long Riders (Bill Irwin & Scott Irwin) for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 10-22 2005 Big Van Vader def. Aaron Neil for the IZW Heavyweight Title
- 10-22 2005 Carnage def. John O'Malley for the IZW Hardcore Title
- 10-22 2005 Ryan Davidson became the MSWA Mid-South Cruiserweight Champion
- 10-22 2005 The Lone Shining Star def. Tyler Bateman for the MSWA Tri-State Title
- 10-22 2005 Michael Faith def. Outlaw for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title
- 10-22 2005 The Real Impact Players (Aaron Neil & Se7en) def. The Red Dirt Outlaws (Devon Monroe & Kevin James) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 10-22 2011 Fuel def. Jonathan Cross for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 10-22 2022 Justin Lee def. Koko for the WFC Hometown Heroes Title
- 10-22 2022 Dutch Hagen def. Wesley Crane for the WFC Heavyweight Title
- 10-22 2023 Tunnel Vision (Derek James & Logan Knight) became the BPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champions
- 10-22 2023 Luke Richmond def. Brandon Groom for the BPW Oklahoma Title
- 10-22 2023 Trench Blythe def. El Gallardo for the BPW Lion Heart Title
- 10-22 2023 The Stage Dive Mafia (Rook Tyler & Axel Savage) def. Native Law (Sheriff Schultz & Nashoba) for the NCWO Tag Team Titles
- 10-23 1965 Lee Fields & Bobby Fields became the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Champions
- 10-23 1967 Spoiler #1 & Gary Hart def. Brute Bernard & Mike Paidousis for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
- 10-23 1968 Manuel Perez & Pepe Perez def. The Blue Demons (Blue Demon #1 & Blue Demon #2) for the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Titles
- 10-23 1988 Jerry Lawler def. Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW World Title
- 10-23 2003 Payton Scott def. Chris Matthews for the ACW Heavyweight Title
- 10-23 2005 Matt Garza & Mr. Brown def. Brandon Bishop & John Zorthos for the ACW Tag Team Titles
- 10-23 2005 Pretty Young Things (Cade Sydal & Mitch Carter) def. Matt Garza & Mr. Brown for the ACW Tag Team Titles
- 10-23 2011 Javi Hernandez became the UWF06 Heavyweight Champion
- 10-23 2015 Vinny Pacheco def. Buster Cherry for the MSWA Oklahoma Title
- 10-23 2015 The Creepsters (Buster Cherry & Mr. Barnes) became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champions
- 10-23 2021 Richie Adams def. Tommy Dean for the WFC Prime Title
- 10-23 2021 Toxic Masculinity (Johnny Lightning & Johnny Dynamite) def. The Space Age Cowboys (Paul Puertorico & Jason Jones) for the WFC Tag Team Titles
- 10-23 2021 Luke Langley def. Alex Royal for the WFC Heavyweight Title
- 10-24 1983 Jimmy Garvin def. Chris Adams for the WCCW Television Title
- 10-24 1998 The VIP Crew (Rocco Valentino & Vinnie Valentino) def. The Texas Outlaws (Dan Wilder & Bernard Funk) for the OPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
- 10-24 2004 Se7en def. John O'Malley for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 10-24 2009 Xavior became the SWCW Cruiserweight Champion
- 10-24 2009 Dawn of Extreme (Ty Thunder & Crucifer) def. Texas, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk) for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
- 10-24 2009 The South Side Soul Assassins (Tyson Jaymes & 3rd Rail) def. The Good Ol' Boys (Bud Barnes & Moonshine) for the SWCW Tag Team Titles
- 10-24 2009 The Good Ol' Boys (Bud Barnes & Moonshine) became the SWCW Tag Team Champions
- 10-24 2009 Rated N (Crisstopher Crow & Shane Sanchez) def. The Good Ol' Boys (Bud Barnes & Moonshine) for the SWCW Tag Team Titles
- 10-24 2020 Sam Stackhouse def. Alex Royal for the WFC Heavyweight Title
- 10-24 2021 Ryan the Ripper def. Drake Gallows for the EPW Internet Television Title
- 10-24 2025 Merc def. Riker for the BUW This Is Wrestling Title
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