Dory Funk Junior Legacy Lives On | Los Angeles News

Wrestling legend Dory Funk Junior, a two-time NWA Worlds Champion and WWE Hall of Famer, has passed away at 85, leaving behind a legacy that shaped generations of stars. Known for his gritty in-ring style and pioneering training school—the Funking Conservatory—he mentored icons like Kurt Angle, Edge, and the Hardy Boyz. A proud heir to a wrestling dynasty alongside his father and brother Terry, Funk’s influence stretched across continents and eras, making his loss especially poignant after Terry’s death last year. 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/65e0b93466927fae Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews