Terry Funk - Pro Wrestlers Database
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Terry Funk, 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.

Terrence Funk was born in Hammond, Indiana on June 30, 1944.

He died on August 23, 2023 at the age of 79.

Terry Funk is a 3-time World Champion, and has won a total of 10 championships in major promotions during his career.

Terry Funk was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Funks), in the WCW Hall of Fame in 1995, in the Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2005, in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2009 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2004 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameTerrence Funk
  • Ring Names
    • Terry Funk (July 26, 1998 - September 23, 2017)
    • Chainsaw Charlie (December 29, 1997 - July 25, 1998)
    • Terry Funk (December 9, 1965 - December 28, 1997)
  • Born June 30, 1944
  • Died August 23, 2023 (aged 79)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceHammond, Indiana
  • Billed From
    • Amarillo, Texas
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 246 lbs (112 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Texan

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (January 4, 2010 - September 23, 2017)
    • Wrestler (December 9, 1965 - September 16, 2006)
    • Promoter (June 4, 1973 - December 31, 1979)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJanuary 29, 2011September 23, 2017
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight January 4, 2010January 4, 2010
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMay 18, 2001September 16, 2006
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight January 28, 2001January 19, 2003
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJanuary 4, 2000January 14, 2001
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWNovember 1, 1998March 31, 1999
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFDecember 29, 1997August 2, 1998
    PromotionFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWApril 29, 1996December 22, 1997
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWJanuary 23, 1993August 17, 1997
    PromotionSmoky Mountain WrestlingSMWSeptember 12, 1993May 19, 1995
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWMay 15, 1994October 28, 1994
    PromotionFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWMay 5, 1993August 28, 1993
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight October 15, 1990April 9, 1991
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCW, National Wrestling AllianceNWAMay 9, 1989February 25, 1990
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight October 21, 1972December 11, 1987
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJune 17, 1985May 1, 1986
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAMarch 3, 1985March 17, 1985
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWADecember 9, 1965February 1, 1985
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCOctober 26, 1984January 15, 1985
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPFebruary 13, 1983June 12, 1983
    PromotionSouthwest Championship WrestlingSWCWJuly 2, 1982May 27, 1983
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMay 30, 1981October 20, 1982
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJanuary 1, 1982April 4, 1982
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWFebruary 19, 1982March 26, 1982
    PromotionSouthwest Championship WrestlingSWCWAugust 26, 1980December 19, 1981
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAMarch 23, 1981June 4, 1981
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACJanuary 23, 1981May 15, 1981
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJanuary 13, 1980November 11, 1980
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJune 3, 1978February 13, 1980
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSDecember 9, 1965December 31, 1979
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACJune 20, 1975May 13, 1979
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCMarch 21, 1975November 25, 1978
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITApril 16, 1978November 11, 1978
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWOctober 10, 1976May 27, 1977
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLASMay 18, 1974May 21, 1977
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMarch 15, 1971April 9, 1977
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWNovember 14, 1975January 31, 1977
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWSeptember 11, 1975January 7, 1977
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPNovember 8, 1975December 3, 1976
    PromotionGulf Coast Championship WrestlingGCCWFebruary 17, 1976November 23, 1976
    PromotionNWA Tri-StateNWA TRI STATEJanuary 26, 1976November 16, 1976
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAAugust 22, 1976October 18, 1976
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWJuly 20, 1976October 16, 1976
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJanuary 19, 1973December 7, 1973
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPAugust 23, 1971November 22, 1973
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODMay 19, 1972July 27, 1973
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACMay 30, 1970May 26, 1973
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLASFebruary 28, 1972September 26, 1972
    PromotionJapanese Wrestling AssociationJWAJuly 27, 1970December 12, 1971
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJune 20, 1969October 30, 1970
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCFebruary 4, 1966November 7, 1969
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFApril 4, 1967July 13, 1967
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJanuary 18, 1967March 13, 1967
  • Images History

    Jun 2006
    Jun 2006
    Jul 1998
    Jul 1998
    Dec 1997
    Dec 1997
    Jan 1993
    Jan 1993
    Jun 1985
    Jun 1985
    Dec 1965
    Dec 1965
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceJanuary 29, 2011September 23, 2017
    HeelDecember 12, 1987September 16, 2006
    FaceDecember 15, 1977December 11, 1987
    HeelDecember 9, 1965December 14, 1977
  • Finishers

    • Texas Piledriver (December 9, 1965 - September 23, 2017)
    • Spinning Toe Hold (December 9, 1965 - September 23, 2017)
    • Sleeper Hold (December 29, 1997 - August 2, 1998)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Fistful" by WCW Productions - Single (January 4, 2000 - January 14, 2001)
    • Theme Song"Trash Metal" by Jim Johnston - Single (December 29, 1997 - August 2, 1998)
    • Theme Song"Desperado" by Eagles - Single (January 23, 1993 - August 17, 1997)
    • Theme Song"Hardcore" by Jim Johnston - Single (May 9, 1989 - February 5, 1990)
    • Theme Song"Fanfare for the Common Man" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Single (October 21, 1972 - December 11, 1987)
    • Theme Song"Man With a Harmonica" by Ennio Morricone - Single (January 24, 1966 - February 1, 1985)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • Extreme Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

    National Wrestling Alliance

    National Wrestling Alliance & World Championship Wrestling

    World Wrestling Entertainment

    World Championship Wrestling

  • Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling / World Championship Wrestling

    • 2 WCW Hardcore Championship
    • 2 NWA (Mid-Atlantic)/WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Dory Funk Jr.)
    • 1 NWA Florida Television Championship
    • 1 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Dory Funk Jr.)
    • 2 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Dory Funk Jr.)
    • 1 NWA Georgia Television Championship

    Juggalo Championship Wrestling

    • 1 JCW Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Big Time Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Texas version)

    NWA Hollywood Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship
    • 3 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Dory Funk Jr.)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles version) (with Dory Funk Jr.)

    Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling

    • 1 3PW World Heavyweight Championship

    Southwest Championship Wrestling

    • 1 SCW Southwest Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 SCW World Tag Team Championship (with Dory Funk Jr.)

    St. Louis Wrestling Club

    • 1 NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship

    United States Wrestling Association

    • 1 USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship

    Western States Sports

    • 2 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Amarillo version)
    • 2 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Dory Funk Jr.)
    • 12 NWA Western States Heavyweight Championship
    • 3 NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (2 with Ricky Romero, 1 with The Lawman)
    • 2 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (with Dory Funk Jr.)
  • Other Accomplishments

    • Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 1995)
    • St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2010)
    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2010)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Team League Winner (1977, 1979, 1982 - with Dory Funk, Jr.)
    • AJPW Champion Carnival Distinguished Service Award (1980)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Technical Award Winner (1977, 1980 – with Dory Funk Jr.)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Distinguished Service Medal Award Winner (1984 – with Dory Funk Jr.)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Technique Award Winner (1986, 1987 – with Dory Funk Jr.)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Excellent Team Award Winner (1990 – Dory Funk Jr.)
    • NWA United States Championship Tournament Winner (1975)
    • NWA Florida Television Championship Tournament Winner (1971)
    • NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship Tournament Winner (1979)
    • NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (1978 – with Dory Funk Jr.)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Iron Mike Mazurki Award Winner (2005)
    • ECW Lifetime Achievement Award (1997)
    • PWI Wrestler of the Year (1976)
    • PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1997)
    • PWI Feud of the Year (1989 - vs. Ric Flair)
    • PWI Stanley Weston Award (2021)
    • WON Best Brawler (1989)
    • WON Best Heel (1989)
    • WON Best on Interviews (1989)
    • WON Hardest Worker (1989)
    • WON Feud of the Year (1989 - vs. Ric Flair
    • Tokyo Sports' Lifetime Achievement Award Winner (1983)
    • Tokyo Sports' Popularity Award Winner (1979)
    • Tokyo Sports' Match of the Year Award Winner (1980 - with Dory Funk Jr. vs. Giant Baba & Jumbo Tsuruta, 12/11)
    • 22° in the PWI Years Top 500 (2003)

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