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Terry Funk made his World Wrestling Federation (WWF) debut in June 1985 after a brief run in the AWA. In his televised debut on Championship Wrestling, he not only beat Aldo Marino, but he also beat on ring announcer Mel Phillips. Funk attacked Phillips, after Phillips made the mistake of putting on Funk's cowboy hat.
Aug 23, 2023 · Terry Funk, the Hall of Fame professional wrestler whose hard-core fighting style inspired decades of bloody brawls and entertaining matches, has died in a hospital near Phoenix. He was...
Aug 23, 2023 · WWE announces the death of Terry Funk, one of the toughest and most influential wrestlers of all time. Funk competed in WWE, WCW, ECW, AJPW and more, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.
Aug 24, 2023 · The enduring memory of iconic pro wrestler Terry Funk is of him in a Tokyo ring screaming “forever” over and over, his face stained with blood, sweat and tears. It was Aug. 31, 1983 — nearly ...
- Steve Henson
- Staff Writer
- steven.henson@latimes.com
Aug 23, 2023 · Terry Funk, one of the most well-rounded and influential performers in the history of professional wrestling, died Wednesday at the age of 79, WWE confirmed. Funk was inducted into the WWE Hall...
- Marc Raimondi
Aug 23, 2023 · Hardcore legend and wrestling icon Terry Funk passed away at 79, according to Mick Foley and Ric Flair. Funk had a long and storied career in various promotions, including WWE, WCW, ECW and Japan.
Aug 24, 2023 · Funk was a pioneer of hardcore wrestling and a mentor to Mick Foley, who also called Funk his "idol" and "one of my closest friends." He died on Aug. 23, 2023, after a career spanning more than 50 years and numerous rivalries and matches.
