Editor's note: Portions of this story are being reprinted with permission of the Ocala Gazette and the article's author, Susan Smiley-Height. Dory Funk, Jr., a larger-than-life character in the rings ...

Depending on which former wrestler you ask, some will say the greatest thrill they had was either as an active wrestler or providing the tools and guidance to the next generational talents hungry on ...

This week’s “Rewind-Mania” match of the week featured The Road Warriors and The Funks in All Japan Pro Wrestling, from the City Gymnasium in Okazaki, Aichi, Japan from Oct. 20, 1986. By 1986, The Road ...

There are a lot of retired wrestlers who are often referred to as “Legends.” But seldom do any get the respect that Dory Funk Jr. does. The legendary Funk family in Texas (alongside his brother Terry ...

Three WWE legends are now Hall of Fame bound. The company named Kamala, Dory Funk Sr. and Ivan Koloff as the Legacy inductees for the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame class. They join a class that will be ...

Professional wrestling was built on the success of a select few families. In Mexico, the Guerrero name carries so much weight that anyone affiliated with them is automatically seen as someone to keep ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. WWE has announced three new inductees into the Hall of Fame class of ...

A new book details how eight WWE Hall of Famers, including Terry Funk and Dusty Rhodes, began their careers playing football at West Texas State. Coach Joe Kerbel's tough, disciplined approach shaped ...

Dory Funk, Jr., a larger-than-life character in the rings in Amarillo and later, the world, continues to be one in real life as he turned 85 on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in his home at Ocala, Florida. The ...

WWE announced Wednesday that three pro wrestling legends will be part of the WWE Hall of Fame's class of 2025 as Legacy inductees. Kamala, Dory Funk Sr. and Ivan Koloff will all be honored as part of ...