Tag: Terry Funk
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Omega vs. Funk, MSG, July 1984 Observer issues
On this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, we have a ton of classic pro wrestling discussion on a variety of topics. The latest match in my Greatest Kayfabe Tournament (GKT) is here and the voters are split on a match between Kenny Omega and Terry Funk…but we have a winner! I also have more from…
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JNPO: Pro wrestling year in review – Triumph, tragedy & tribulations
On the latest entry into my JNPO pro wrestling year in review series, it’s time to wrap up summer with a look at August, joined this time by Rich Kraetsch of Voices of Wrestling. It truly was a month of triumph and tragedy as the wrestling world mourned the sudden passing of WWE star Bray…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Terry Funk biography, WWE business news
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We started the show talking about Dave’s biography on Terry Funk and how long it took him to get it done. We also discussed the following: WWE cuts SmackDown’s TV deal…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW All In, WWE Payback, and All Out
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We discussed the following: Dave’s story on the CM Punk and Jack Perry situation from All In Whether it’s possible for CM Punk to be at All Out Tony Khan’s comment…
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Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm pays tribute to Terry Funk
Leanne Williams On a special edition of Figure Four Daily, former WWE, WCW & ECW star Lance Storm hosts a solo edition of the show with a singular focus: his memories of the late Terry Funk who passed away last week. (no sub needed)
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Wrestling Observer Live: The Filthy Tom solo show
For the first time ever on Wrestling Observer Live, former UFC star, NJPW Strong Champion and MLW Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor hosts all by his lonesome. Observe and listen to his words about the passing of both Terry Funk & Bray Wyatt, this Sunday’s AEW All In, and all of the rest of the wrestling…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Death of Bray Wyatt, Terry Funk Q&A, Mania and All In ticket sales
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Bray Wyatt and what we know about it at this time, more on the passing of Terry Funk with your questions, WrestleMania and All In ticket sale notes, Collision spoilers and tons more. A packed…
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Fight Game: Remembering Terry Funk and Bray Wyatt
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We veered away from our normal show because of this week’s passing of both Terry Funk and Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt). Here’s what we talked about: Our memories of the Husky Harris character that preceded the Bray Wyatt character The great Wyatt Family…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Dave Meltzer talks Terry Funk, AEW Dynamite, All Out preview and changes
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including an hour on Terry Funk with Dave, a look at All Out, Dynamite from Wednesday, ratings and tons more. A packed, PACKED show as always, live from London, so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor & Sempervive talk Terry Funk, AEW Dynamite
Wrestling Observer Live Thursday with myself and “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is back and, as always, there’s a lot to get into — not the least of which is the passing of Terry Funk, one of the greatest professional wrestlers, if not the greatest, in the history of the universe. We also take a look at…
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Pacific Rim: Fumi remembers Terry Funk
With the passing of Terry Funk, we hurriedly put together this very special edition of the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. Terry Funk made over 100 trips to Japan and Fumi Saito was there for many of them. Fumi knew Terry, interviewed him many times over his career, and even visited the Double Cross Ranch.…
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Pacific Rim: Fumi Saito remembers Terry Funk
With the passing of Terry Funk, we hurriedly put together this very special edition of the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. Terry Funk made over 100 trips to Japan and Fumi Saito was there for many of them. Fumi knew Terry, interviewed him many times over his career, and even visited the Double Cross Ranch.…
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DragonKing Karl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Terry Funk vs. Triple H
Round two of the DKK Greatest Kayfabe Tournament continues to ask the question: if wrestling were real (not a shoot but if the characters as presented on TV were real), who would win? Two legends collide this episode with multi-time world champions Terry Funk vs. Triple H. Both are legendary brawlers having been involved in…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: 1977 in pro wrestling
1977 was a very eventful year in pro wrestling history: Harley Race won the NWA World heavyweight title from Terry Funk and there were plenty of headlines with Gene and Ole Anderson, Mr. Wrestling II, Superstar Billy Graham, Bob Backlund, the Japanese scene, and more. Come join me on the best pro wrestling history podcast on…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Terry Funk vs. Daniel Bryan
One of the most interesting matches in round one of the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament takes place today and you, the listeners, voted and picked a winner. On a new DragonKingKarl podcast, I discuss the careers and history of former NWA and ECW World Champion Terry Funk and his opponent, modern era star, one of the…
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Wrestling Weekly: Briscos vs. Funks, the mailbag, much more
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa are back with some thoughts on Jack Brisco, the Briscos vs. the Funks, and lots of your mailbag questions on this edition of Wrestling Weekly! Former NWA World Champion Jack Brisco would’ve turned 75 this week, so we take the opportunity to reminisce a bit about him. That conversation segues into the…
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE CWC, Dory & Terry, Booking Roman
Les and Vic start the show with a bit on the WWE Draft, as Les is unfamiliar with one particular call-up from NXT. We’ll transition into this week’s Cruiserweight Classic (11:13) episode on the WWE Network and why Akira Tozawa vs. Kenneth Johnson may not have been the best match on the show, but was…