Dory Funk Jr. Legacy in Wrestling | Washington DC News

Legendary wrestler Dory Funk Jr., NWA Worlds Champion and WWE Hall of Famer, has died at 85, leaving behind a legacy forged in the ring and in the training room. Known for his record-setting title reign and relentless in-ring style, he became a mentor to wrestling’s elite, running his own school and shaping stars like Triple H. Part of a storied family dynasty with his father and brother Terry, both champions, Funk Jr.’s passing marks a profound loss for a sport he helped define — and for the next generation he vowed to build. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/222dbcd4adc8da31