Wrestling World Reacts To The Passing Of Terry Funk
On August 23, 2023, it was announced that Terry Funk had passed away.
The wrestling world took to social media to react to the news:
A day I wish would never come. Thank you Terry Funk for what did for wrestling. Thank you for helping ECW. Thank you for being kind to me. I love you….
TERRY FUNK FOREVER!
FOREVER! FOREVER! FOREVER!#RestInPeaceTerryFunk pic.twitter.com/FfRPOGvErK— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) August 23, 2023
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.
If you get the chance, look up a Terry Funk match or a Terry Funk promo, and give thanks… pic.twitter.com/WwdFLwXqZ0
— Mick Foley (@foleyispod) August 23, 2023
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk has passed away at the age of 79.
WWE extends its condolences to Funk’s family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/1elQq5ZkDn
— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2023
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
Absolutely devastated hearing the news. He was one of the BEST to ever do it, one of my biggest influences, and my all time favorite. Absolute LEGEND.
RIP Terry Funk. pic.twitter.com/VSEFJiOWtP
— THE DRAW (@TheSamiCallihan) August 23, 2023
The words “great” and “legend” are thrown around way too frequently. Terry Funk was both of those things and SO much more. An incredible and unique talent. An influence of a generation. An absolute gentleman. A man I was honored to have been friendly with. Godspeed sir. — pic.twitter.com/IViVSGByMd
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk could do it all. Face, heel. Tag, singles. Snivelling coward or a terrifying nut. The single most adaptable professional wrestler in history with classics in so many decades. A pillar of longevity and ALWAYS the toughest man in the game.
I’m gutted. RIP. pic.twitter.com/sDwle1Xbmu
— Andy H. Murray — (@andyhmurray) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk Forever
Rest in Peace, Mr. Funk. pic.twitter.com/K2HzV2O2Us
— Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) August 23, 2023
Just heard that Terry Funk is gone. Truly heartbroken over this. He has known me since I was a child. He was an incredible mentor and friend. Love him so much and sad to see him go. I know he is no longer in pain and has probably rekindled his war with Pops in heaven. Rest easy…
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) August 23, 2023
If someone were to ask me who embodies the definition of a Professional Wrestler, it would be Terry Funk.
Arguably the most important wrestler of the 20th century.
RIP Terry Funk. pic.twitter.com/qVFJXoCvcJ
— Robert Martyr (@TheApexRM) August 23, 2023
RIP Terry Funk. He dedicated his body, mind, and soul to professional wrestling. They’ll never be another.
June 30, 1944 – August 23, 2023 pic.twitter.com/ZGjMkkwejf
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk has been my favorite wrestler for my entire life.
In addition to being my favorite, I am also of the belief that he is the best wrestler of all time. To me there is just no one who compares. And there never will be.
Peace to the actual, one and only, GOAT pic.twitter.com/ZFdKozPkvY
— Dylan Hales (@DylanWaco) August 23, 2023
There is a legitimate argument to be made Terry Funk is the most influential pro wrestler of the last 50 years.
He will be missed dearly. pic.twitter.com/X8H7Xb3JTu
— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) August 23, 2023
i met terry funk once while working for aiw back in 2015. this was taken shortly after he punched out the duke. that was a very special night. very happy i took advantage of the opportunity to chat with him and snap this selfie. rest in peace to perhaps THE greatest of all time pic.twitter.com/xnwEKq45jX
— emil (@TheEmilJay) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk is the very definition of pro wrestling for so many people in a career that spanned multiple generations and was among the sharpest minds.
The industry has lost one of its Godfathers.
Rest in Peace, “Forever”.
— John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) August 23, 2023
The best to ever do it.#TerryFunk pic.twitter.com/6MdLj5yrtz
— Andrew “The Giant” Everett 223cm (@_AndrewEverett) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk forever. pic.twitter.com/hF6adqr1hU
— JJ Williams (@JJWilliamsWON) August 23, 2023
#RIP Terry Funk
Not only were you the most amazing pro wrestler ever, you were the most incredible human being. Godspeed, Funker My thoughts are with your family, friends & fans. You’ll be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/DaIpIp3Ass
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) August 23, 2023
Fightful would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Terry Funk.
