The world of wrestling continues to pay tribute to Terry Funk.
Funk's unfortunate passing was reported on Wednesday, August 23. Since the news broke, many people both in and out of the industry have taken to social media to pay tribute to the wrestling legend.
Every night in cities all over the world, Terry Funk left it all in the ring for our business and for the fans. An icon of our industry.
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 23, 2023
My thoughts are with Terry’s family, friends and fans.
Damn It @espn! Terry Funk Died And As Usual You’re Talking About Another Football Player Being Arrested Yesterday! SHOCKER! Shame On You! pic.twitter.com/2YNAvki9we
— Ric Flair (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 23, 2023
I Will Treasure My Memories With Terry Funk FOREVER!!! pic.twitter.com/i6EK2iA0yy
— Ric Flair (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 24, 2023
Saddened to learn that we lost the great Terry Funk. An unbelievable performer whose passion for our industry was unmatched.
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) August 23, 2023
Rest in peace, Terry. pic.twitter.com/qpJvxs36i4
10 years ago, Lance Storm & I had a match with Terry Funk & Tommy Dreamer. I vividly remember standing in the ring crying while Terry made his entrance to Desperado by The Eagles. I was so honored to be in that match with Pro Wrestling's folk hero.
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk was a truly unique performer for the ages that inspired and influenced so many, myself included. There was a passion and a sense of chaos in his work that was so beautiful to watch.
— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) August 24, 2023
My condolences to his friends and family. RIP.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Terry Funk. Terry was one the best and most widely respected wrestlers of all-time, he will be dearly missed. We offer our sincere condolences to his fans, his friends and his family. pic.twitter.com/1gOX4iV5gC
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 23, 2023
Damn he may be gone now…
— 1 Called Manders (@1called_manders) August 23, 2023
But he will always live FOREVER!
RIP TO THE GREATEST PRO WRESTLER TO EVER LIVE #TerryFunk pic.twitter.com/FmTchqiIdT
RIP to the greatest wrestler of all time, Terry Funk. It was an honor to work with you. Our deepest condolences to his family & friends --
— Dark Side of the Ring (@DarkSideOfRing) August 23, 2023
-- by @dansinhifi from Season 3’s “Blood & Wire: Onita’s FMW” pic.twitter.com/wsHxvv57kY
I’m very sad to hear of the passing of a true legend & a great person, Terry Funk. Several of us had the honor & pleasure of being at his Double Cross Ranch many years ago after a show in Amarillo, I’ll never forget that!! Words can’t explain how Terry was just GREAT on so many… pic.twitter.com/ftA7jUtAqt
— taz (@OfficialTAZ) August 23, 2023
New Japan Pro-Wrestling is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Terry Funk.
— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) August 24, 2023
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go to Terry's family, friends and fans.#njpw pic.twitter.com/U9mE6H9ogh
Terry Funk has been my favorite wrestler for my entire life.
— Dylan Hales (@DylanWaco) August 23, 2023
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
Sorry I haven't posted sooner. This is a very sad day. Terry Funk's knowledge and teachings changed the way I look at so many things and changed my life. I wrote a story on the Observer site that should be up soon. RIP, best wishes to his family and to everyone in this…
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) August 23, 2023
I was the inaugural West Texas Champion after Terry Funk helped to introduce the newly minted championship in 2016. I'll never forget what an honor that was.
— Stallion Rogers スタリオン・ロジャース (@CamronCRogers) August 24, 2023
Terry was an inspiration and friend to so many. His impact will last for generations to come.
We've lost an icon today.
I don’t really come here ever anymore but I had to today to say that Terry Funk was the absolute best of us and that getting to be in the ring with him 10 years ago is and always will be one of the absolute highlights of my career, bar none.
— Kevinn (@FightOwensFight) August 23, 2023
To this day, I still often think…
Today we lost a true legend. Terry Funk reach spanned generations.
— Scott D'Amore (@ScottDAmore) August 24, 2023
This pic is from the 1st time I ever met the Terry in 1994.
Years later in the 2000s I got the opportunity to work with Terry in the ring. It’s a night I will cherish forever.
RIP Funker pic.twitter.com/V3zvmC3k3r
One of the reasons I got in the business was Terry Funk. Love you Texas legend, RIP. pic.twitter.com/4vSUaSHQmr
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk was everything that’s right about professional wrestling. Everything.
— Mike Tenay (@RealMikeTenay) August 24, 2023
Terry Funk passing away is so sad. Legitimately one of the best ever and a man who rewrote the rule book about 100 times. Constantly surprised you.
— Simon Miller (@SimonMiller316) August 23, 2023
Thoughts with his friends and family.
One of a kind to say the least.
I don’t know what to say. The word “legend” is tossed around these days, but Terry Funk was the literal embodiment of the term. Thank you for your incredible contributions to the business we love, for your advice, your kind words, and for the example you set. Godspeed, sir. -- pic.twitter.com/PdTsTxpmCT
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) August 24, 2023
Forever!
— 'Hysterical' Shane Haste (@ShaneTMDK) August 23, 2023
Great guy, he really liked Mike and Zack.#terryfunk pic.twitter.com/0MumMeirit
TERRY FUNK FOREVER. pic.twitter.com/DSi1eEGyfp
— MLW (@MLW) August 23, 2023
Fightful would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Terry Funk.
