Terry Funk Passes Away

We are saddened to learn that pro wrestling icon and WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk has passed away today (August 23) at the age of 79.

The news was broken by Ric Flair on Twitter, who wrote:

In My Entire Life, I’ve Never Met A Guy Who Worked Harder. Terry Funk Was A Great Wrestler, Entertainer, Unbelievably Fearless, And A Great Friend! Rest In Peace My Friend Terry Funk Knowing That No One Will Ever Replace You In The World Of Professional Wrestling!

Funk made an impact in every promotion he was a part of, including WCW, WWE, ECW and All Japan Pro Wrestling.

He is widely regarded by many as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the history of the industry.

We send our condolences to the friends, family and fans of Terry Funk.

In My Entire Life, I’ve Never Met A Guy Who Worked Harder. Terry Funk Was A Great Wrestler, Entertainer, Unbelievably Fearless, And A Great Friend! Rest In Peace My Friend Terry Funk Knowing That No One Will Ever Replace You In The World Of Professional Wrestling! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/EYMAKOzxnx

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 23, 2023

3 years ago by Connel Rumsey

Connel has over five years of wrestling journalism experience writing about some of the biggest stories from across the wrestling world. Being a fan for 20 years, Connel has an expansive knowledge from a wide range of various wrestling promotions, including WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA and Joshi.