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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.
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