Pro wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr dead at 85
Dory Funk Jr., a pro wrestling legend who competed across the globe and helped train countless stars, has died, WWE announced on Tuesday. "From the Double Cross Ranch to the @WWE Hall of Fame, Dory’s style inspired countless performers in our industry. It was in 1969 where he came the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) worlds champion and held the title for more than four years.
- ▪Dory Funk Jr., a pro wrestling legend who competed across the globe and helped train countless stars, has died, WWE announced on Tuesday.
- ▪"From the Double Cross Ranch to the @WWE Hall of Fame, Dory’s style inspired countless performers in our industry.
- ▪It was in 1969 where he came the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) worlds champion and held the title for more than four years.
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WWE Pro wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr dead at 85 The WWE Hall of Fame inductee trained Kurt Angle, Adam Copeland, Mickie James and Lita at his Funking Conservatory By Ryan Gaydos Fox News Published August 5, 2026 9:33am EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video WWE Hall of Famer touts 'freaking deep' talent across pro wrestling WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield highlights the loaded talent across professional wrestling in an interview with Fox News Digital. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dory Funk Jr., a pro wrestling legend who competed across the globe and helped train countless stars, has died, WWE announced on Tuesday. He was 85.
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