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Former NWA World Champion Dory Funk Jr., who passed away this past week at 85 years old, will be remembered at an event tonight at the Boys & Girls Club in Ocala, Florida.
NBC 10 in Funk's native Amarillo, Texas, covered his passing at this link.
The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame released the following footage:
Dory Funk, Jr. & Marti Funk - August 2022. The Champ looks at his IPWHF Hall of Fame bronze plaque. Nothing but love and respect for the Funk family. pic.twitter.com/1DShp16l3w
— International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame (NY) (@IPWHF) August 7, 2026
The Great Muta tweeted:
ドリー・ファンクJr.さんがお亡くなりになった。
— 武藤 敬司 (@muto_keiji) August 5, 2026
最後にお会いしたのは昨年のレッスルマニアで、偶然同じVIPルームでご一緒した。
弟のテリーや、弟子の西村修が待ってると思います。
心よりご冥福をお祈りいたします。 pic.twitter.com/07OVWxLkkD
NXT's Brooks Jensen tweeted:
FUNK U#WWENXT #NXTMelbourne pic.twitter.com/hbeXTbn9KB
— Brooks Jensen (@BrooksJensenWWE) August 7, 2026
Scott D'Amore tweeted:
Saddened to hear of the passing of a true legend & gentleman Dory Funk Jr.
— Scott D'Amore (@ScottDAmore) August 5, 2026
I had the privilege of knowing & sharing the ring with Dory. His impact extended far beyond his own career, mentoring and inspiring generations.
RIP, and thank you for everything you gave to this business. https://t.co/gemdM5eDNp
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