Terry Funk, one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time, passed away on Wednesday.
Funk wrestled for numerous wrestling promotions, including what were considered the three top promotions in the United States for a time. He wrestled for World Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling, and the World Wrestling Federation, now known as World Wrestling Entertainment. Funk also wrestled in Japan, Canada, and several other promotions in America.
His toughness and likability were two of his biggest strong suits. Funk rivaled with Shane Douglas and Mick Foley prominently in the 1990s, among his last contributions to pro wrestling before he winded down. He wrestled in WWE at ECW One Night Stand II in June 2006 in a tag team match with Tommy Dreamer against WWE Hall of Famers Edge and Mick Foley.
Funk is a WWE Hall of Famer, as the company inducted him as part of the Class of 2009. Longtime friend Dusty Rhodes, who passed in 2015, inducted Funk at the time into the Hall of Fame.
Throughout his later years, Funk battled with health issues that ultimately led to his passing. He had been sick for a time and many lately had asked for prayers for him. Terry Funk was 79 years old at the time of his death.
After news emerged of his passing, the wrestling world mourned his death.
In My Entire Life, I’ve Never Met A Guy Who Worked Harder. Terry Funk Was A Great Wrestler, Entertainer, Unbelievably Fearless, And A Great Friend! Rest In Peace My Friend Terry Funk Knowing That No One Will Ever Replace You In The World Of Professional Wrestling! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/EYMAKOzxnx
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 23, 2023
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk has passed away at the age of 79.
WWE extends its condolences to Funk’s family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/1elQq5ZkDn
— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2023
My heart is broken right now……
Terry Funk has passed away…..
The greatest professional wrestler to ever walk this earth…..
There will never ever ever be another one like Terry….
God bless the Funk family in their time of loss…. pic.twitter.com/g8bq7ZBOxw
— Kris Zellner (@KrisZellner) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk Forever pic.twitter.com/EPMtZoeqrW
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 23, 2023
I will say more eventually. This one hits hard. RIP Terry Funk. A pleasure and honour to know you. Respect always. pic.twitter.com/psSsKFWOlR
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) August 23, 2023
Every night in cities all over the world, Terry Funk left it all in the ring for our business and for the fans. An icon of our industry.
My thoughts are with Terry’s family, friends and fans.
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 23, 2023
The beautiful thing about Terry Funk is depending on your age or generation, you quite likely identify him with a completely different list of legendary accolades and moments as someone from another generation. pic.twitter.com/na07zMa9sy
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) August 23, 2023
There will never be another Terry Funk.
RIP to an icon in wrestling.
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) August 23, 2023
