Terry Funk, more often than not, goes unnoticed for how great of a worker he truly is. He was a phenomenal worker who deserves to be appreciated for more than his hardcore accomplishments. I hope a good few people back him in the tournament and that he does well, gaining some new found respect and recognition by newer fans in the process.
Just a few of his accomplishments:
ECW World Heavyweight Champion
ECW Television Champion
IWA World Heavyweight Champion
NWA World Heavyweight Champion
NWA United States Heavyweight Champion
WCW United States Heavyweight Champion
WWF Tag Team Champion
He is also a member of:
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
Stampede Hall of Fame
WCW Hall of Fame
WWE Hall of Fame
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
Not a bad list of accomplishments, eh? Funk was NWA champion for well over a year, defending the title regularly in different countries around the world. Not to mention having great feuds with the likes of Harley Race, Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Bruiser Brody and Jumbo Tsuruta. He's also a huge name in Japan, among the most well-respected in the business, having spent a large amount of his career there.
To see how really great Terry Funk is, check out the documentary The Legend of Terry Funk. It showcases some of his best promos, singles and tag-team matches in several different promotions with a diverse list of workers. You won't regret it.
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