Remembering The Funker The Life & Times of Terry Funk

Published: Sept. 20, 2023, 6:45 a.m.

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter returns to pay tribute to his friend and mentor, and one of the greatest wrestlers in the business, Terry Funk. Dave recalls the first time he met Terry, how they became such good friends, and the best advice he ever received from him. Dave and Chris also talk about The Funk Brothers as a tag team, Terry and Dory Jr\u2019s in-ring chemistry and relationship, and what they learned from their father Dory Sr. They discuss some of Terry\u2019s great singles feuds and matches including Jerry Lawler, and his \u201dI Quit\u201d match against Ric Flair. They talk about Terry and the Funk Brothers in Japan, WCW, the NWA, and the WWE, and why things didn\u2019t really work out with Vince McMahon. And they delve into Terry Funk\u2019s acting aspirations, including his roles in \u201cRoad House\u201d and \u201cParadise Alley,\u201d his friendship with Sylvester Stallone, and how he got Hulk Hogan the part in \u201cRocky 3.\u201d\n\nThank you for supporting our sponsors!\nFan Duel: Visit https://FanDuel.com/JERICHO and start earning Bonus Bets with America\u2019s #1 Sportsbook\nHello Fresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/50JERICHO and use code 50JERICHO to get 50% off plus 15% off your next two months.\nFactor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off.\nBosch Tools: Learn more at https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/ \nProgressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com \neBay Motors: Get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com \nSlingTV: Check out https://www.sling.com/ for special offers \n\nSTAY CONNECTED:\nTikTok: @ChrisJericho\nInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy \nTwitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy \nWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/