TAMPA, Fla. — Tributes from across the professional wrestling world poured in to remember Terry Funk who passed away Wednesday.
Ric Flair called Funk one of the hardest workers ever and that no one could replace Funk in professional wrestling.
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
Hardcore wrestling legend Mick Foley also paid tribute to Funk. The two shared the ring numerous times and had some of the most legendary hardcore wrestling matches around the globe.
Terry Funk is gone. I just talked to Terry’s daughter, Brandee, who gave me the awful news. He was my mentor, my idol, one of the closest friends. He was the greatest wrestler I ever saw.
— Mick Foley (@foleyispod) August 23, 2023
If you get the chance, look up a Terry Funk match or a Terry Funk promo, and give thanks… pic.twitter.com/WwdFLwXqZ0
The WWE posted a remembrance of Funk who was in the WWE Hall of Fame.
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk has passed away at the age of 79.
— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2023
WWE extends its condolences to Funk’s family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/1elQq5ZkDn
Outside of his work in the ring, Funk also made appearances in movies, most notably the action movie "Roadhouse." In the film with the late Patrick Swayze, Funk played a brawling bouncer and was involved in several fight scenes in the movie.
