WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk passed away at the age of 79 on August 23. Funk was an icon in the wrestling world, and he was one of the most influential performers in the history of the business.
He was renowned throughout the wrestling world, and various reactions to his passing have been shared online.
You can see some of the responses below:
A look back at the unforgettable career and life of WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk. pic.twitter.com/FdC7gcJReF
— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2023
Every night in cities all over the world, Terry Funk left it all in the ring for our business and for the fans. An icon of our industry.
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 23, 2023
My thoughts are with Terry’s family, friends and fans.
In My Entire Life, I’ve Never Met A Guy Who Worked Harder. Terry Funk Was A Great Wrestler, Entertainer, Unbelievably Fearless, And A Great Friend! Rest In Peace My Friend Terry Funk Knowing That No One Will Ever Replace You In The World Of Professional Wrestling! ?????? pic.twitter.com/EYMAKOzxnx
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk is gone. I just talked to Terry’s daughter, Brandee, who gave me the awful news. He was my mentor, my idol, one of the closest friends. He was the greatest wrestler I ever saw.
— Mick Foley (@foleyispod) August 23, 2023
If you get the chance, look up a Terry Funk match or a Terry Funk promo, and give thanks… pic.twitter.com/WwdFLwXqZ0
Terry Funk Forever pic.twitter.com/EPMtZoeqrW
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 23, 2023
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Terry Funk. Terry was one the best and most widely respected wrestlers of all-time, he will be dearly missed. We offer our sincere condolences to his fans, his friends and his family. pic.twitter.com/1gOX4iV5gC
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 23, 2023
The National Wrestling Alliance is saddened to hear of the passing of former Worlds Heavyweight Champion Terry Funk. Our thoughts are with our fellow fans, friends and family as tonight we remember one of the greats.
— NWA (@nwa) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk Forever#ripterryfunk pic.twitter.com/Jbdggu6P1K
I’m very sad to hear of the passing of a true legend & a great person, Terry Funk. Several of us had the honor & pleasure of being at his Double Cross Ranch many years ago after a show in Amarillo, I’ll never forget that!! Words can’t explain how Terry was just GREAT on so many… pic.twitter.com/ftA7jUtAqt
— taz (@OfficialTAZ) August 23, 2023
Forever.
— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) August 23, 2023
RIP, Terry Funk.
I will say more eventually. This one hits hard. RIP Terry Funk. A pleasure and honour to know you. Respect always. pic.twitter.com/psSsKFWOlR
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) August 23, 2023
I don’t really come here ever anymore but I had to today to say that Terry Funk was the absolute best of us and that getting to be in the ring with him 10 years ago is and always will be one of the absolute highlights of my career, bar none.
— Kevinn (@FightOwensFight) August 23, 2023
To this day, I still often think…
Terry Funk was my favorite Flair nemesis. pic.twitter.com/FbOODWs4P2
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) August 23, 2023
A day I wish would never come. Thank you Terry Funk for what did for wrestling. Thank you for helping ECW. Thank you for being kind to me. I love you….
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) August 23, 2023
TERRY FUNK FOREVER!
FOREVER! FOREVER! FOREVER!#RestInPeaceTerryFunk pic.twitter.com/FfRPOGvErK
Terry Funk Forever ❤️
— Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) August 23, 2023
Rest in Peace, Mr. Funk. pic.twitter.com/K2HzV2O2Us
Just heard that Terry Funk is gone. Truly heartbroken over this. He has known me since I was a child. He was an incredible mentor and friend. Love him so much and sad to see him go. I know he is no longer in pain and has probably rekindled his war with Pops in heaven. Rest easy…
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) August 23, 2023
I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Terry Funk.I knew Terry before I came to the US as he came to Europe.A totally incredible, wonderful and lovely man.I have my own treasured tales of times https://t.co/HtZxNk5oUR condolences to Terrys https://t.co/rlDYlkMbNs well.x
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) August 23, 2023
Absolutely devastated hearing the news. He was one of the BEST to ever do it, one of my biggest influences, and my all time favorite. Absolute LEGEND.
— THE DRAW (@TheSamiCallihan) August 23, 2023
RIP Terry Funk. pic.twitter.com/VSEFJiOWtP
There are no words…?
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) August 23, 2023
God Bless Terry Funk. ?? pic.twitter.com/0uwlZ92rG4
RIP Terry Funk. One of a kind is an understatement.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) August 23, 2023
My Brother Terry Funk was all in with life and Loved pro wrestling and his fans- Terry has been Blessed with 2beautiful loving and supportive daughters All my Love to my brother Terry ✝️???
— Dory Funk Jr. (@fuanku) August 23, 2023
One of the reasons I got in the business was Terry Funk. Love you Texas legend, RIP. pic.twitter.com/4vSUaSHQmr
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) August 23, 2023
The words "great" and "legend" are thrown around way too frequently. Terry Funk was both of those things and SO much more. An incredible and unique talent. An influence of a generation. An absolute gentleman. A man I was honored to have been friendly with. Godspeed sir. ? pic.twitter.com/IViVSGByMd
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) August 23, 2023
WrestleZone sends its condolences to Terry Funk’s family, friends, and fans.
