Terrence "Terry" Funk, was an American professional wrestler best known for the longevity of his career which spanned more than 50 years . He is considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Funk hailed from Amarillo, Texas, and came from a wrestling family. Terry Funk made his wrestling debut in 1965 and quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with. Throughout his career, Funk competed in various wrestling promotions, including the National Wrestling Alliance ... moreTerrence "Terry" Funk, was an American professional wrestler best known for the longevity of his career which spanned more than 50 years . He is considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Funk hailed from Amarillo, Texas, and came from a wrestling family. Terry Funk made his wrestling debut in 1965 and quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with. Throughout his career, Funk competed in various wrestling promotions, including the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). He held numerous championships, including the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, the ECW World Heavyweight Championship, and the WWF Tag Team Championship. Funk was widely recognized for his hardcore wrestling style, which often involved the use of weapons and intense physicality. He was known for his ability to captivate audiences with his storytelling in the ring, creating dramatic and memorable moments. His feuds with other wrestling legends, such as Ric Flair and Mick Foley, are still celebrated as some of the most brutal and compelling in wrestling history. Funk also appeared in several movies, including "Road House" alongside Patrick Swayze, further solidifying his status as a pop culture icon.
