Dory Funk Jr. Dory Funk Jr. Dorrance Earnest Funk (born February 3, 1941), [2] [5] known professionally as Dory Funk Jr., is an American retired professional wrestler and wrestling trainer. The son of Dory Funk (Dorrance Wilhelm Funk) and brother of Terry Funk, he was the promoter of the Amarillo, Texas -based Western States Sports promotion.
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Dory Funk Jr is an icon in professional wrestling. He has been inducted into six Wrestling Halls of Fame and trained five WWE Hall of Famers and countless other professional wrestlers. This book is a true look at a long and storied career, with real tales from a World Heavyweight Champion.. Billed weight. 249 lb (113 kg) Billed from. Amarillo, Texas, U.S. Debut. 1940. Dorrance Wilhelm Funk [2] (May 4, 1919 - June 3, 1973) was an American professional wrestler. He is the father of wrestlers Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk, and was a promoter of the Amarillo, Texas -based Western States Sports promotion. Dory Funk Jr., who boasted one of professional wrestling's greatest world heavyweight title reigns from 1969-73, runs a successful wrestling school called The Funking Conservatory in Ocala, Fla. Dory Funk Jr.. Actor: WCW Worldwide. Semi-retired American professional wrestler and trainer who had great success all over the world. Prior to wrestling, he was one of the many future stars who played football for West Texas State University. He debuted in 1963 after training under his father Dory Funk Sr. and Lou Thesz. While competing for the Funk Family's Western States Sports promotion in.
Dory Funk, Jr., NWA World Champion Wrestling Stars, Pro Wrestler, Past
In the early 80's I booked for Florida Championship Wrestling and Mid Atlantic Wrestling . In 87, "Hoss" Funk came into being as I was working for Vince McMahon Jr. for the first time as a wrestler with my brother, Terry Funk. Working for All Japan Pro-wrestling and making 70 trips to Japan through '97, I became their "Player / Coach. Witness Dory Funk Jr. establish his legacy when he battles the legendary Gene Kiniski for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Dory Funk, Jr. is a recipient of numerous awards, including Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Match of the Year (1973 & 1974, vs. Harley Race and Jack Brisco, respectively), and the PWI Stanley Weston Award (2014), Tokyo Sports' Match of the Year (1980, with Terry Funk vs. Giant Baba & Jumbo Tsuruta), and the Cauliflower Alley Club's Lou Thesz Award (2019). WWE Hall of Fame presents Dory Funk, Jr. #wweclassics
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Dory Funk, Jr. will join his father, Dory Funk, Sr., and brother, Terry Funk, in the hall of fame. Dory, Sr. was inducted in 2006 and Terry was inducted in 2010. The Funks will be the first family with three members in the hall of fame. Funk, Jr. is best known for his four-year NWA World Heavyweight Championship reign. On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Dory Funk Jr., with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.. Dorrance Earnest Funk was born in Hammond, Indiana on February 3, 1941, and.
February 8th, 1972 - Bayfront CenterN.W.A. World Heavyweight Title MatchDory Funk Jr. (c) vs Jack Brisco This episode of Championship Wrestling From Florida. Dory Funk Jr.. Actor: WCW Worldwide. Semi-retired American professional wrestler and trainer who had great success all over the world. Prior to wrestling, he was one of the many future stars who played football for West Texas State University. He debuted in 1963 after training under his father Dory Funk Sr. and Lou Thesz. While competing for the Funk Family's Western States Sports promotion in.
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In The Beginning: Dory Funk Jr. is the son of Dory Funk Sr. and the brother of Terry Funk. Dory Funk Jr. was an all-star football player at the West Texas State University. Amarillo: 1963 - Dory Funk Jr. made his pro wrestling debut in the Amarillo, Texas territory booked by his father Dory Funk Sr. Dory Funk Jr. Hoss Funk Masked Outlaw. Roles: Singles Wrestler (1963 - today) Tag Team Wrestler Booker Trainer. Beginning of in-ring career: 10.01.1963. In-ring experience: 60 years. Wrestling style: Allrounder, Technician. Trainer: Dory Funk Sr. & Lou Thesz. Nicknames: "Long Tall Texan" "The Great Texan"
