The wrestling world is mourning the lack of legendary wrestler and WWE Corridor of Famer Terry Funk.
As we reported earlier immediately right here on eWn, Terry Funk handed away after a protracted battle with dementia and different well being points.
You’ll be able to try some reactions from Ric Aptitude, Dustin Rhodes, Mick Foley, MJF, Lance Storm, and plenty of others under:
Terry Funk is gone. I simply talked to Terry’s daughter, Brandee, who gave me the terrible information. He was my mentor, my idol, one of many closest associates. He was the best wrestler I ever noticed.
In the event you get the possibility, lookup a Terry Funk match or a Terry Funk promo, and provides thanks… pic.twitter.com/WwdFLwXqZ0
— Mick Foley (@foleyispod) August 23, 2023
In My Whole Life, I’ve By no means Met A Man Who Labored Tougher. Terry Funk Was A Nice Wrestler, Entertainer, Unbelievably Fearless, And A Nice Buddy! Relaxation In Peace My Buddy Terry Funk Understanding That No One Will Ever Substitute You In The World Of Skilled Wrestling! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/EYMAKOzxnx
— Ric Aptitude® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk was one of many biggest! The legend will dwell on endlessly! Thanks for the whole lot! Prayers for his household, associates and followers! pic.twitter.com/TDaQZwPk58
— Bobby Fulton (@TheBobbyFulton) August 23, 2023
Simply heard that Terry Funk is gone. Actually heartbroken over this. He has recognized me since I used to be a toddler. He was an unimaginable mentor and good friend. Love him a lot and unhappy to see him go. I do know he’s now not in ache and has in all probability rekindled his warfare with Pops in heaven. Relaxation straightforward…
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) August 23, 2023
Look again on the unimaginable life and profession of WWE Corridor of Famer, Terry Funk.https://t.co/BYHPRfI6HO
— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2023
In a single weekend Terry Funk supplied us with a lifetime of recollections, one of the best to ever do it. pic.twitter.com/l6Fz52Nhz8
— Absolute Intense Wrestling (@aiwrestling) August 23, 2023
I’ll say extra ultimately. This one hits onerous. RIP Terry Funk. A pleasure and honour to know you. Respect at all times. pic.twitter.com/psSsKFWOlR
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) August 23, 2023
The phrases “nice” and “legend” are thrown round method too regularly. Terry Funk was each of these issues and SO way more. An unimaginable and distinctive expertise. An affect of a technology. An absolute gentleman. A person I used to be honored to have been pleasant with. Godspeed sir. 😞 pic.twitter.com/IViVSGByMd
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) August 23, 2023
Ceaselessly.
RIP, Terry Funk.
— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) August 23, 2023
#RIP Terry Funk
Not solely had been you essentially the most wonderful professional wrestler ever, you had been essentially the most unimaginable human being. Godspeed, Funker ❤️ My ideas are with your loved ones, associates & followers. You’ll be enormously missed. pic.twitter.com/DaIpIp3Ass
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) August 23, 2023
My deepest heartfelt condolences to the household and associates of the Legendary TERRY FUNK.
He’s a real ICON of the trade. Could he RIP. pic.twitter.com/eIcjenfGey
— Mr. PEC-Tacular®️ (@MrPEC_Tacular) August 23, 2023
Each time I considered my matches I’d continuously ask myself, “How can I be completely different?”
I challenged myself on this method as a result of that’s what Terry Funk would do. I’m certain many people who cherished Funker tackled this activity.
Whereas it was a battle for us, for Terry it was straightforward. pic.twitter.com/gqalb8Gj1R
— Jake Manning (@manscoutmanning) August 23, 2023
I really feel so lucky that I used to be in a position to share a locker room and converse with absolutely the legend Terry Funk. Such a category act and one of many absolute better of all time. Terry was really constructed completely different. Actually one among a sort.
RIP Terry Funk pic.twitter.com/IR76GUpFPa
— Josh Alexander (@Walking_Weapon) August 23, 2023
Rattling. RIP Terry Funk. One of many biggest and tremendous good the time I met him pic.twitter.com/KWmWhjePdK
— Kevin KU🎄⚒⚒⚒ (@kevinxku) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk is the best skilled wrestler to ever lace up his boots.
It is a unhappy day in skilled wrestling.
— SIDNEY BAKABELLA WWF HOF 92 (@SBakabella) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk Wrestling Legend has handed away at age 79. Unbelievable expertise that would have a match with a broomstick. Drew tons of cash all around the world. Relaxation In Peace My Buddy in your notorious Double Cross ranch. @WSI_YouTube pic.twitter.com/c5HU6E8BFO
— 𝔻𝕣. 𝔻𝕦𝕥𝕔𝕙 (@DirtyDMantell) August 23, 2023
Usually I don’t prefer to put up about somebody’s passing. Terry Funk will at all times be absolute legend!
— AJ Types (@AJStylesOrg) August 23, 2023
The FITE workforce is saddened to be taught in regards to the passing of the wrestling legend, Terry Funk.
Our ideas and prayers are along with his family members on the time. pic.twitter.com/iluvK5ZFop
— FITE (@FiteTV) August 23, 2023
After a match with @realkevsullivan, I wished a chunk of Terry Funk for counting me down for the three Rely.
I fkd round and discovered!!
It was an honor. Thanks#RIPLegend #RIPTerryFunk #WestTexas #TexasBronco #TerryFunkForever pic.twitter.com/MKjtPhIjLJ— The Monsta (@SteveMackDHS) August 23, 2023
Fairly a tragic day. I simply realized of the passing of Terry Funk. I used to be very lucky to have shared the ring with him. And blessed to have realized unforgettable classes from him.
God bless you & Relaxation In Energy Terry.
— Jim Molineaux ✌️❤️ (@jimmolineaux) August 23, 2023
You made our trade higher in each sense. And also you blazed a path along with your distinctive type and skill that stands the check of time, even immediately.
RIP to my idol, my hero. The GOAT {of professional} wrestling.
The Funker. Terry Funk Ceaselessly. pic.twitter.com/k1a1TfhbL2
— 𝔾ℝ𝕀ℤℤ𝕃𝔼𝔻 𝔼ℕℍ𝔸ℕℂ𝔼𝕄𝔼ℕ𝕋 𝕍𝔼𝕋𝔼ℝ𝔸ℕ (@ShawnDonavan01) August 23, 2023
Relaxation In Peace, Terry Funk.
An absolute legend & trailblazer.
Thanks for all of your wonderful contributions to this enterprise. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/Ym8C7Fr080
— Bollywood Boyz (@BollywoodBoyz) August 23, 2023
A day I want would by no means come. Thanks Terry Funk for what did for wrestling. Thanks for serving to ECW. Thanks for being sort to me. I really like you….
TERRY FUNK FOREVER!
FOREVER! FOREVER! FOREVER!#RestInPeaceTerryFunk pic.twitter.com/FfRPOGvErK— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) August 23, 2023
Completely devastated listening to the information. He was one of many BEST to ever do it, one among my greatest influences, and my all time favourite. Absolute LEGEND.
RIP Terry Funk. pic.twitter.com/VSEFJiOWtP
— THE DRAW (@TheSamiCallihan) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk might do all of it. Face, heel. Tag, singles. Snivelling coward or a terrifying nut. The one most adaptable skilled wrestler in historical past with classics in so many a long time. A pillar of longevity and ALWAYS the hardest man within the sport.
I’m gutted. RIP. pic.twitter.com/sDwle1Xbmu
— Andy H. Murray 🐊 (@andyhmurray) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk Ceaselessly ❤️
Relaxation in Peace, Mr. Funk. pic.twitter.com/K2HzV2O2Us
— Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) August 23, 2023
If somebody had been to ask me who embodies the definition of a Skilled Wrestler, it could be Terry Funk.
Arguably a very powerful wrestler of the twentieth century.
RIP Terry Funk. pic.twitter.com/qVFJXoCvcJ
— Robert Martyr (@TheApexRM) August 23, 2023
There’s a reliable argument to be made Terry Funk is essentially the most influential professional wrestler of the final 50 years.
He shall be missed dearly. pic.twitter.com/X8H7Xb3JTu
— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) August 23, 2023
i met terry funk as soon as whereas working for aiw again in 2015. this was taken shortly after he punched out the duke. that was a really particular night time. very blissful i took benefit of the chance to speak with him and snap this selfie. relaxation in peace to maybe THE biggest of all time pic.twitter.com/xnwEKq45jX
— emil (@TheEmilJay) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk is the very definition of professional wrestling for thus many individuals in a profession that spanned a number of generations and was among the many sharpest minds.
The trade has misplaced one among its Godfathers.
Relaxation in Peace, “Ceaselessly”.
— John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) August 23, 2023
One of the best to ever do it.#TerryFunk pic.twitter.com/6MdLj5yrtz
— Andrew “The Large” Everett 223cm (@_AndrewEverett) August 23, 2023
We had Terry Funk in NYC for @ringofhonor as a particular visitor referee.
He was along with his spouse, Vicky and requested me if I might get them tickets for Jersey Boys which I did they usually cherished it.
RIP Terry Funk and thanks. pic.twitter.com/JuXUm1DcQF— Cary Silkin (@rohcary) August 23, 2023
Among the best to tie them out. And in addition probably the most underrated.
RIP Terry Funk pic.twitter.com/YROrCl2Eyo
— Matthew Rehwoldt (@DramaKingMatt) August 23, 2023
RIP Terry Funk
— Will Ospreay • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) August 23, 2023
Simply realized about Terry Funk solely met him as soon as however his popularity proceeded him. One of many nicest most real individuals on the market. You can be missed. Thanks for the whole lot you’ve gotten carried out.
❤️
— Joe Gacy (@JoeGacy) August 23, 2023
RIP Terry Funk.
What a full, eventful, impactful life he led.
We must always all aspire to be the best older man within the room like he was at ALL occasions.
❤️
— “Brutal” Bob Evans (@brutalbobevans) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk was the definition of a wrestler’s wrestler. In a sport full of individuals scratching and clawing to get theirs, he simply gave and gave and gave to professional wrestling for many years. There’ll by no means be one other.
— Gran Akuma (@__AKUMA) August 23, 2023
“Terry Funk ain’t put on no mouth piece”
— RSP リッキー・シェーン・ペイジ (@RickeyShanePage) August 23, 2023
“Desperado,
Why don’t you come to your senses,
Come down out of your fences
Open the gates.
It might be raining
However there’s a rainbow above you.
You higher Let any person love you, earlier than it’s too late”
Relaxation straightforward Terry Funk
If there’s just one biggest, it was you. pic.twitter.com/bKIWb7DtGi— Lucas “Twitch” DiSangro (@LucasTwitch318) August 23, 2023
Among the best of all time. Someway additionally probably the most underrated of all time as effectively.
RIP Terry Funk
— “Kingpin” Brian Milonas (@brianmilonas) August 23, 2023
Laborious to think about somebody who outlined professional wrestling greater than Terry Funk.
RIP to a legend and an icon. Ceaselessly. pic.twitter.com/ZYZvf7ROMf
— Sam Roberts (@notsam) August 23, 2023
Simply heard bout the passing of Terry Funk .. to me he was the GOAT …. Thanks for all u contributed to the professional wrestling enterprise … RIP champ
— Rip Rogers (@Hustler2754) August 23, 2023
RIP to the hardcore legend, Terry Funk.
😞 It is a robust one.
Ideas are along with his household & associates ❤️ pic.twitter.com/s2T9xeZcl9
— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) August 23, 2023
R.I.P Terry Funk pic.twitter.com/YUgMywQVDm
— Sha Samuels (@Shasamuels) August 23, 2023
Relaxation in Peace, be remembered and shine BRIGHT FOREVER… Terry Funk 😢
— Joel Gertner (@StudMuffinSays) August 23, 2023
RIP Terry Funk
That is what occurred when Vince went for a drink with him…
— On This Day in WWE (@OTD_in_WWE) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk was one of the best to ever do it.
— John Thorne (@JohnThorneAIW) August 23, 2023
R.I.P. Terry Funk one of many biggest to ever do it!!!! pic.twitter.com/lEZetoVwp1
— papadon (@greekgodpapadon) August 23, 2023
RIP to the nice Terry Funk.
The day he stood in an AAW ring within the Berwyn Eagles Membership will endlessly be probably the most iconic moments in our historical past and we are going to always remember his presence on the present.
Merely one of the best. We’ll miss you, legend. pic.twitter.com/H4M2fLGwWK
— AAW Wrestling (@AAWPro) August 23, 2023
Relaxation in Energy Terry Funk. Thanks for the whole lot and all you probably did for The Excessive Horsemen in MLW. All the time cherished seeing you. It was an honor sir!#ECW pic.twitter.com/X6uCS5sgIs
— CW Anderson (@ECWAnderson) August 23, 2023
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