Funk’s career spanned five decades, during which he wrestled for nearly a dozen different promotions, exploding into the mainstream in 1975 with a 420-day run as NWA champion.
Wrestling legend Terry Funk has passed away at the age of 79. Funk became famous around the world, wrestling in many top promotions including WWF, WCW, ECW, NWA and All Japan Pro Wrestling.
Terry Funk routinely appeared on St. Louis television for "Wrestling at The Chase" in the late 1960s and early 70s, and performed at the Kiel Auditorium into the 80s.