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Aug 6, 2020 · Full wrestling profile of Dory Funk Jr., with Career History, Real Name, Height, Weight, Age, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams, appearance changes, and more.
Nov 17, 2019 · During a career that spanned over five decades, Dory Funk, Jr., one-third of the legendary Funk family (along with his father Dory Funk and brother Terry) is not only respected for being one of the greatest NWA champions of all time, but also as a top trainer and a successful booker for several major promotions worldwide. Funk’s exceptional ...
Dorrance Earnest Funk, known professionally as Dory Funk Jr., is an American retired professional wrestler and wrestling trainer. The son of Dory Funk and brother of Terry Funk, he was the promoter of the Amarillo, Texas-based Western States Sports promotion.
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. Funk is currently the coach of Funking Conservatory, a professional wrestling school featuring his unique brand of wrestling.
Dory Funk Jr. has been a Professional Wrestler and champion for many decades. Including being inducted into the WWE Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Feb 11, 2024 · Today In Pro Wrestling History: On February 11th, 1969, in Tampa, Florida, Dory Funk Jr. achieved a significant milestone in his wrestling career by defeating Gene Kiniski for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at the Ft. Homer Hesterly Armory. This victory marked the end of Kiniski’s notable three-year tenure as champion.
Dec 19, 2020 · Dory Funk, Jr. becomes NWA World Heavyweight champion by defeating Gene Kiniski in Tampa, Florida. Funk’s time as NWA champion would last nearly four and a half years (1,563 days) and remains the second longest uninterrupted title reign (behind Lou Thesz’s six and a half year run) in the history of the National Wrestling Alliance. 0 comment 0.
