Wrestling Icon Terry Funk Dies at 79
- Terry Funk, a hardcore wrestling pioneer, died at age 79 after a decades-long career.
- Funk wrestled for over 50 years across numerous promotions like WWE, winning championships.
- He pioneered the hardcore wrestling style and feuded with Ric Flair, Jerry Lawler, and Mick Foley.
- Peers like Mick Foley mourned Funk's death, praising his longevity, influence, and tenacity.
- Funk also acted in films like "Road House," with his career lasting from the 1960s until 2017.