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 84 years old.
He is currently a Chairman, working for All Japan Pro Wrestling.
Dory Funk Jr. is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 7 championships in major promotions during his career.
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.
He is the co-founder of the Funkin' Conservatory.
Dory Funk Jr. Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameDorrance 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 84)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceHammond, Indiana
- Billed From
- The Double Cross Ranch (January 10, 1963 - Present)
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 250 lbs (113 kg)
- NicknamesThe Great Texan; The Long Tall Texan
- NotesHe is the co-founder of the Funkin' Conservatory.
Career History
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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)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
AJPWNovember 29, 2018 Present Promotion 
FMW EAugust 24, 2024 August 24, 2024 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 27, 2013 November 28, 2018 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
February 17, 2008 March 1, 2008 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 7, 2001 October 13, 2001 Promotion 
NWAFebruary 3, 1996 January 24, 1999 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 19, 1990 October 18, 1996 Promotion 
ECWJune 24, 1994 September 24, 1994 Promotion 
SMWMay 22, 1994 August 6, 1994 Promotion 
WWA KSFebruary 2, 1989 February 2, 1989 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
December 2, 1977 December 11, 1987 Promotion 
CWFMay 9, 1987 November 14, 1987 Promotion 
JCPJuly 1, 1987 November 9, 1987 Promotion NWAMay 9, 1987 November 9, 1987 Promotion 
WWFFebruary 10, 1986 August 30, 1986 Promotion CWFJuly 29, 1984 April 28, 1985 Promotion NWAJanuary 10, 1963 April 28, 1985 Promotion JCPMarch 7, 1982 April 21, 1985 Promotion 
AWASeptember 28, 1984 February 24, 1985 Promotion 
CWFJuly 5, 1976 October 3, 1982 Promotion CSW, 
SLWCJune 12, 1982 August 6, 1982 Promotion 
SWCWJanuary 10, 1979 January 3, 1982 Promotion 
CWAMarch 30, 1981 May 18, 1981 Promotion SLWCMay 16, 1964 November 7, 1980 Promotion 
BTW DETROITAugust 19, 1978 June 28, 1980 Promotion 
WSSJanuary 10, 1963 February 7, 1980 Promotion 
GACMarch 19, 1976 January 28, 1979 Promotion 
GCWNovember 23, 1978 January 12, 1979 Promotion GCWFebruary 28, 1969 June 25, 1976 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
July 11, 1973 December 18, 1975 Promotion 
BTW DALLASFebruary 5, 1975 October 14, 1975 Promotion CWFJanuary 1, 1969 June 14, 1975 Promotion GACAugust 15, 1969 September 20, 1974 Promotion JCPFebruary 18, 1969 November 22, 1973 Promotion CSWMarch 25, 1969 June 30, 1973 Promotion 
BTW HAWAIIAugust 27, 1969 March 7, 1973 Promotion BTW DALLASJanuary 17, 1972 January 11, 1973 Promotion 
PNWOctober 21, 1969 November 7, 1972 Promotion 
NWA TRI STATEMay 2, 1971 July 27, 1972 Promotion 
JWANovember 28, 1969 December 12, 1971 Promotion 
GCCWOctober 26, 1971 October 26, 1971 Promotion 
STAMPEDEJune 6, 1969 July 15, 1971 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOODJuly 16, 1969 April 23, 1971 Promotion 
MID AMERICAMarch 17, 1969 June 22, 1970 Promotion BTW DALLASMarch 2, 1970 May 29, 1970 Promotion 
WCW AUSTRALIAJanuary 20, 1967 April 7, 1967 Promotion WCW AUSTRALIAMarch 5, 1965 June 5, 1965 -
Images History
Jul 2016
Apr 2009
Feb 1986
Jul 1984
May 1984
Jan 1979
Jul 1973
Jan 1963 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face June 24, 1994 August 24, 2024 Heel January 10, 1963 June 23, 1994
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Finishers
- Cloverleaf
- Piledriver
- Spinning toe hold
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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
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Groups, The Funks (Year2009)
- NWA Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2006)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2005)
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National Wrestling Alliance
All Japan Pro Wrestling & International Wrestling Enterprise
Japanese Wrestling Association & All Japan Pro Wrestling
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x3 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Terry Funk)
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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
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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)
x1 NWA World Heavyweight Championship
x3 NWA International Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Funks - Terry Funk, Dory Funk Sr. (April 12, 1963 - August 27, 2005)
- Dory Funk Jr. and David Von Erich - David von Erich (January 2, 1982 - May 24, 1982)
- Dory Funk Jr. and Larry Lane - Larry Lane (July 30, 1976 - February 7, 1981)
- Dory Funk Jr. and Ricky Romero - Ricky Romero (July 18, 1963 - July 23, 1976)
- Managers
- Family
- Terry Funk - Brother
- Dory Funk Sr. - Father
