Dory Funk Jr. - Pro Wrestler Profile

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Dory Funk Jr., with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Dorrance Earnest Funk was born in Hammond, Indiana on February 3, 1941, and he is currently 83 years old.

He is currently a Chairman, working for All Japan Pro Wrestling.

He is the co-founder of the Funkin' Conservatory.

Dory Funk Jr. was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Funks), in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2006 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2005 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Dorrance Earnest Funk
  • Ring Names
    • Dory Funk Jr. ( August 31, 1986 - November 28, 2018)
    • Hoss Funk ( February 10, 1986 - August 30, 1986)
    • Dory Funk Jr. ( July 29, 1984 - February 9, 1986)
    • The Masked Outlaw ( May 9, 1984 - July 28, 1984)
    • Dory Funk Jr. ( January 10, 1963 - May 8, 1984)
  • Born February 3, 1941 (age 83)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place Hammond, Indiana
  • Billed From
    • The Double Cross Ranch ( January 10, 1963 - Present)
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 250 lbs (113 kg)
  • Nicknames The Great Texan; The Long Tall Texan
  • Notes He is the co-founder of the Funkin' Conservatory.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Chairman ( October 27, 2013 - Present)
    • Part Time Wrestler ( August 24, 2024 - August 24, 2024)
    • Promoter ( June 15, 2001 - July 15, 2017)
    • Part Time Wrestler ( February 22, 1997 - November 28, 2018)
    • Coach ( January 1, 1991 - November 28, 2018)
    • Wrestler ( January 10, 1963 - February 21, 1997)
    • Promoter ( June 4, 1973 - December 31, 1979)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPW November 29, 2018Present
    Promotion Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling-ExplosionFMW E August 24, 2024 August 24, 2024
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight October 27, 2013 November 28, 2018
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight February 17, 2008 March 1, 2008
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight October 7, 2001 October 13, 2001
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA February 3, 1996 January 24, 1999
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight October 19, 1990 October 18, 1996
    Promotion Eastern Championship WrestlingECW June 24, 1994 September 24, 1994
    Promotion Smoky Mountain WrestlingSMW May 22, 1994 August 6, 1994
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight December 2, 1977 December 11, 1987
    Promotion Championship Wrestling from FloridaCWF May 9, 1987 November 14, 1987
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP July 1, 1987 November 9, 1987
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA May 9, 1987 November 9, 1987
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF February 10, 1986 August 30, 1986
    Promotion Championship Wrestling from FloridaCWF July 29, 1984 April 28, 1985
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA January 10, 1963 April 28, 1985
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP March 7, 1982 April 21, 1985
    Promotion American Wrestling AssociationAWA September 28, 1984 February 24, 1985
    Promotion Championship Wrestling from FloridaCWF July 5, 1976 October 3, 1982
    Promotion Southwest Championship WrestlingSWCW January 10, 1979 January 3, 1982
    Promotion Continental Wrestling AssociationCWA March 30, 1981 May 18, 1981
    Promotion NWA Western States SportsNWA WSS January 10, 1963 February 7, 1980
    Promotion Gulf Athletic ClubGAC March 19, 1976 January 28, 1979
    Promotion Georgia Championship WrestlingGCW November 23, 1978 January 12, 1979
    Promotion Georgia Championship WrestlingGCW February 28, 1969 June 25, 1976
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight July 11, 1973 December 18, 1975
    Promotion NWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS February 5, 1975 October 14, 1975
    Promotion Championship Wrestling from FloridaCWF January 1, 1969 June 14, 1975
    Promotion Gulf Athletic ClubGAC August 15, 1969 September 20, 1974
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP February 18, 1969 November 22, 1973
    Promotion NWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS January 17, 1972 January 11, 1973
    Promotion NWA Tri-StateNWA TRI STATE May 2, 1971 July 27, 1972
    Promotion Japanese Wrestling AssociationJWA November 28, 1969 December 12, 1971
    Promotion Stampede WrestlingSTAMPEDE June 6, 1969 July 15, 1971
    Promotion NWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS March 2, 1970 May 29, 1970
  • Images History

    Jul 2016
    Jul 2016
    Apr 2009
    Apr 2009
    Feb 1986
    Feb 1986
    Jul 1984
    Jul 1984
    May 1984
    May 1984
    Jan 1979
    Jan 1979
    Jul 1973
    Jul 1973
    Jan 1963
    Jan 1963
  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Tweener December 1, 1978Present
    Heel June 25, 1976 November 30, 1978
    Tweener January 10, 1963 June 24, 1976

  • Finishers

    • Cloverleaf
    • Piledriver
    • Spinning toe hold
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song "He Gave His All (Legends of Wrestling theme)", by Jimmy Hart and Howard Helm - Team ( December 3, 2001 - June 22, 2004)
    • Theme Song "Spinning Toe Hold", by Creation - Team ( December 2, 1977 - December 11, 1987)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Halls of Fame

    • WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2009, Groups , The Funks
    • NWA Hall of Fame - Year 2006, Individual
    • Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2005, Modern Era
  • National Wrestling Alliance

  • All Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 2 NWA International Heavyweight Championship

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 4 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Terry Funk)
    • 2 NWA Florida Television Championship
    • 1 NWA International Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (1 with Terry Funk, 1 with David Von Erich)

    Continental Wrestling Association

    • 1 CWA World Heavyweight Championship

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Terry Funk)

    International Championship Wrestling

    • 1 ICW Heavyweight Championship

    Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Hollywood Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship
    • 3 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Terry Funk)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles Version) (with Terry Funk)

    New England Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 NEWA North American Heavyweight Championship

    Southwest Championship Wrestling

    • 1 SCW Southwest Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 SCW World Tag Team Championship (with Terry Funk)

    St. Louis Wrestling Club

    • 1 NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship

    Stampede Wrestling

    • 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (Calgary version) (with Larry Lane)

    Western States Sports

    • 2 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Amarillo version)
    • 2 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Terry Funk)
    • 1 NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (Amarillo version)
    • 6 NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (2 with Ricky Romero, 2 with The Super Destroyer, 1 with Ray Candy, 1 with Larry Lane)
    • 2 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (with Terry Funk)
    • 3 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Amarillo version) (with Terry Funk)

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WWC World Tag Team Championship (with Terry Funk)

    Other Titles

    • 1 New York Heavyweight Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 1995)
    • St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2008)
    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2011)
    • International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2022)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Winner (1977, 1979, 1982 - with Terry Funk)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Technical Award (1977 - with Terry Funk)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Teamplay Award (1980 - with Terry Funk)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Distinguished Service Medal Award (1984 - with Terry Funk)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Skill Award (1985 - with Giant Baba)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Technique Award (1986, 1987 - with Terry Funk)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Excellent Team Award (1990 - with Terry Funk)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Teamwork Award (1991 - with Al Perez)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Other honoree (1998)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club Lou Thesz Award (2019)
    • GCW NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (1978 - with Terry Funk)
    • PWI Match of the Year (1973 - vs. Harley Race, 24/05)
    • PWI Match of the Year (1974 - vs. Jack Brisco, 27/01)
    • PWI Stanley Weston/Lifetime Achievement Award (2014)
    • Tokyo Sports Match of the Year (1980 - with Terry Funk vs. Giant Baba and Jumbo Tsuruta, 11/12)
    • 9° in the PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with Terry Funk)

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