Int'l Region, Fargo Subregion, First Round: (6) Terry Funk vs. (27) Paul Orndorff

[klunderbunker]

This is a first round match in the International Region, Fargo Subregion. It is a standard one on one match held under International Rules. It will be held at Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota.

#6. Terry Funk

Vs.

#27. Paul Orndorff

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[Bernkastel]

Terry Funk was a successful NWA champion, with he and Dory being the only siblings to hold that belt. Afterwards he helped trail blaze the modern hardcore style. Though I would probably say the hardcore style eventually became the dominant portion of his legacy, even though he knew who to work a simpler, more methodical style.

Paul Orndorff was a top territorial champion and had a feud with Ric Flair and later Hulk Hogan when he left to go to the WWE. Paul Orndorff was a great talent. Charismatic and great at his role. But he's outmatched by Terry Funk here. Sadly.

Gotta vote the younger Funk.

 

[Tastycles]

Funk is obviously remembered for the garbage wrestling he has ruined his health pursuing, but it doesn't change the fact that he was a long term champion of the world at a time that was not be to scoffed at. Orndorff was a very useful hand in his run in the WWE, and versatile in character, but he never came close to the accolades Funk had.