The wrestling world is mourning the loss of legendary wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk.
As we reported earlier today here on eWn, Terry Funk passed away after a long battle with dementia and other health issues.
You can check out some reactions from Ric Flair, Dustin Rhodes, Mick Foley, MJF, Lance Storm, and many others below:
Terry Funk is gone. I just talked to Terry’s daughter, Brandee, who gave me the awful news. He was my mentor, my idol, one of the closest friends. He was the greatest wrestler I ever saw.
If you get the chance, look up a Terry Funk match or a Terry Funk promo, and give thanks… pic.twitter.com/WwdFLwXqZ0
— Mick Foley (@foleyispod) August 23, 2023
In My Entire Life, I’ve Never Met A Guy Who Worked Harder. Terry Funk Was A Great Wrestler, Entertainer, Unbelievably Fearless, And A Great Friend! Rest In Peace My Friend Terry Funk Knowing That No One Will Ever Replace You In The World Of Professional Wrestling! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/EYMAKOzxnx
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk was one of the greatest! The legend will live on forever! Thank you for everything! Prayers for his family, friends and fans! pic.twitter.com/TDaQZwPk58
— Bobby Fulton (@TheBobbyFulton) August 23, 2023
Just heard that Terry Funk is gone. Truly heartbroken over this. He has known me since I was a child. He was an incredible mentor and friend. Love him so much and sad to see him go. I know he is no longer in pain and has probably rekindled his war with Pops in heaven. Rest easy…
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) August 23, 2023
Look back at the incredible life and career of WWE Hall of Famer, Terry Funk.https://t.co/BYHPRfI6HO
— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2023
In one weekend Terry Funk provided us with a lifetime of memories, the best to ever do it. pic.twitter.com/l6Fz52Nhz8
— Absolute Intense Wrestling (@aiwrestling) August 23, 2023
I will say more eventually. This one hits hard. RIP Terry Funk. A pleasure and honour to know you. Respect always. pic.twitter.com/psSsKFWOlR
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) August 23, 2023
The words "great" and "legend" are thrown around way too frequently. Terry Funk was both of those things and SO much more. An incredible and unique talent. An influence of a generation. An absolute gentleman. A man I was honored to have been friendly with. Godspeed sir. 😞 pic.twitter.com/IViVSGByMd
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) August 23, 2023
Forever.
RIP, Terry Funk.
— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) August 23, 2023
#RIP Terry Funk
Not only were you the most amazing pro wrestler ever, you were the most incredible human being. Godspeed, Funker ❤️ My thoughts are with your family, friends & fans. You’ll be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/DaIpIp3Ass
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) August 23, 2023
My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the Legendary TERRY FUNK.
He's a true ICON of the industry. May he RIP. pic.twitter.com/eIcjenfGey
— Mr. PEC-Tacular®️ (@MrPEC_Tacular) August 23, 2023
Every time I thought about my matches I’d constantly ask myself, “How can I be different?”
I challenged myself in this way because that’s what Terry Funk would do. I’m sure many of us who loved Funker tackled this task.
While it was a struggle for us, for Terry it was easy. pic.twitter.com/gqalb8Gj1R
— Jake Manning (@manscoutmanning) August 23, 2023
I feel so fortunate that I was able to share a locker room and speak with the absolute legend Terry Funk. Such a class act and one of the absolute best of all time. Terry was truly built different. Truly one of a kind.
RIP Terry Funk pic.twitter.com/IR76GUpFPa
— Josh Alexander (@Walking_Weapon) August 23, 2023
Damn. RIP Terry Funk. One of the greatest and super nice the time I met him pic.twitter.com/KWmWhjePdK
— Kevin KU🎄⚒⚒⚒ (@kevinxku) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk is the greatest professional wrestler to ever lace up his boots.
This is a sad day in professional wrestling.
— SIDNEY BAKABELLA WWF HOF 92 (@SBakabella) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk Wrestling Legend has passed away at age 79. Unbelievable talent that could have a match with a broomstick. Drew tons of money all over the world. Rest In Peace My Friend on your infamous Double Cross ranch. @WSI_YouTube pic.twitter.com/c5HU6E8BFO
— 𝔻𝕣. 𝔻𝕦𝕥𝕔𝕙 (@DirtyDMantell) August 23, 2023
Normally I don’t like to post about someone’s passing. Terry Funk will always be absolute legend!
— AJ Styles (@AJStylesOrg) August 23, 2023
The FITE team is saddened to learn about the passing of the wrestling legend, Terry Funk.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at the time. pic.twitter.com/iluvK5ZFop
— FITE (@FiteTV) August 23, 2023
After a match with @realkevsullivan, I wanted a piece of Terry Funk for counting me down for the 3 Count.
I fkd around and found out!!
It was an honor. Thank you#RIPLegend #RIPTerryFunk #WestTexas #TexasBronco #TerryFunkForever pic.twitter.com/MKjtPhIjLJ— The Monsta (@SteveMackDHS) August 23, 2023
Quite a sad day. I just learned of the passing of Terry Funk. I was very fortunate to have shared the ring with him. And blessed to have learned unforgettable lessons from him.
God bless you & Rest In Power Terry.
— Jim Molineaux ✌️❤️ (@jimmolineaux) August 23, 2023
You made our industry better in every sense. And you blazed a trail with your unique style and ability that stands the test of time, even today.
RIP to my idol, my hero. The GOAT of professional wrestling.
The Funker. Terry Funk Forever. pic.twitter.com/k1a1TfhbL2
— 𝔾ℝ𝕀ℤℤ𝕃𝔼𝔻 𝔼ℕℍ𝔸ℕℂ𝔼𝕄𝔼ℕ𝕋 𝕍𝔼𝕋𝔼ℝ𝔸ℕ (@ShawnDonavan01) August 23, 2023
Rest In Peace, Terry Funk.
An absolute legend & trailblazer.
Thank you for all your amazing contributions to this business. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/Ym8C7Fr080
— Bollywood Boyz (@BollywoodBoyz) August 23, 2023
A day I wish would never come. Thank you Terry Funk for what did for wrestling. Thank you for helping ECW. Thank you for being kind to me. I love you….
TERRY FUNK FOREVER!
FOREVER! FOREVER! FOREVER!#RestInPeaceTerryFunk pic.twitter.com/FfRPOGvErK— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) August 23, 2023
Absolutely devastated hearing the news. He was one of the BEST to ever do it, one of my biggest influences, and my all time favorite. Absolute LEGEND.
RIP Terry Funk. pic.twitter.com/VSEFJiOWtP
— THE DRAW (@TheSamiCallihan) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk could do it all. Face, heel. Tag, singles. Snivelling coward or a terrifying nut. The single most adaptable professional wrestler in history with classics in so many decades. A pillar of longevity and ALWAYS the toughest man in the game.
I'm gutted. RIP. pic.twitter.com/sDwle1Xbmu
— Andy H. Murray 🐊 (@andyhmurray) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk Forever ❤️
Rest in Peace, Mr. Funk. pic.twitter.com/K2HzV2O2Us
— Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) August 23, 2023
If someone were to ask me who embodies the definition of a Professional Wrestler, it would be Terry Funk.
Arguably the most important wrestler of the 20th century.
RIP Terry Funk. pic.twitter.com/qVFJXoCvcJ
— Robert Martyr (@TheApexRM) August 23, 2023
There is a legitimate argument to be made Terry Funk is the most influential pro wrestler of the last 50 years.
He will be missed dearly. pic.twitter.com/X8H7Xb3JTu
— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) August 23, 2023
i met terry funk once while working for aiw back in 2015. this was taken shortly after he punched out the duke. that was a very special night. very happy i took advantage of the opportunity to chat with him and snap this selfie. rest in peace to perhaps THE greatest of all time pic.twitter.com/xnwEKq45jX
— emil (@TheEmilJay) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk is the very definition of pro wrestling for so many people in a career that spanned multiple generations and was among the sharpest minds.
The industry has lost one of its Godfathers.
Rest in Peace, "Forever".
— John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) August 23, 2023
The best to ever do it.#TerryFunk pic.twitter.com/6MdLj5yrtz
— Andrew “The Giant” Everett 223cm (@_AndrewEverett) August 23, 2023
We had Terry Funk in NYC for @ringofhonor as a special guest referee.
He was with his wife, Vicky and asked me if I could get them tickets for Jersey Boys which I did and they loved it.
RIP Terry Funk and thank you. pic.twitter.com/JuXUm1DcQF— Cary Silkin (@rohcary) August 23, 2023
One of the best to tie them out. And also one of the most underrated.
RIP Terry Funk pic.twitter.com/YROrCl2Eyo
— Matthew Rehwoldt (@DramaKingMatt) August 23, 2023
RIP Terry Funk
— Will Ospreay • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) August 23, 2023
Just learned about Terry Funk only met him once but his reputation proceeded him. One of the nicest most genuine people out there. You will be missed. Thank you for everything you have done.
❤️
— Joe Gacy (@JoeGacy) August 23, 2023
RIP Terry Funk.
What a full, eventful, impactful life he led.
We should all aspire to be the coolest older guy in the room like he was at ALL times.
❤️
— “Brutal” Bob Evans (@brutalbobevans) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk was the definition of a wrestler's wrestler. In a sport full of people scratching and clawing to get theirs, he just gave and gave and gave to pro wrestling for decades. There will never be another.
— Gran Akuma (@__AKUMA) August 23, 2023
“Terry Funk ain’t wear no mouth piece”
— RSP リッキー・シェーン・ペイジ (@RickeyShanePage) August 23, 2023
“Desperado,
Why don’t you come to your senses,
Come down from your fences
Open the gates.
It may be raining
But there’s a rainbow above you.
You better Let somebody love you, before it’s too late”
Rest easy Terry Funk
If there’s only one greatest, it was you. pic.twitter.com/bKIWb7DtGi— Lucas “Twitch” DiSangro (@LucasTwitch318) August 23, 2023
One of the best of all time. Somehow also one of the most underrated of all time as well.
RIP Terry Funk
— “Kingpin” Brian Milonas (@brianmilonas) August 23, 2023
Hard to imagine someone who defined pro wrestling more than Terry Funk.
RIP to a legend and an icon. Forever. pic.twitter.com/ZYZvf7ROMf
— Sam Roberts (@notsam) August 23, 2023
Just heard bout the passing of Terry Funk .. to me he was the GOAT …. Thanks for all u contributed to the pro wrestling business … RIP champ
— Rip Rogers (@Hustler2754) August 23, 2023
RIP to the hardcore legend, Terry Funk.
😞 This is a tough one.
Thoughts are with his family & friends ❤️ pic.twitter.com/s2T9xeZcl9
— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) August 23, 2023
R.I.P Terry Funk pic.twitter.com/YUgMywQVDm
— Sha Samuels (@Shasamuels) August 23, 2023
Rest in Peace, be remembered and shine BRIGHT FOREVER… Terry Funk 😢
— Joel Gertner (@StudMuffinSays) August 23, 2023
RIP Terry Funk
This is what happened when Vince went for a drink with him…
— On This Day in WWE (@OTD_in_WWE) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk was the best to ever do it.
— John Thorne (@JohnThorneAIW) August 23, 2023
R.I.P. Terry Funk one of the greatest to ever do it!!!! pic.twitter.com/lEZetoVwp1
— papadon (@greekgodpapadon) August 23, 2023
RIP to the great Terry Funk.
The day he stood in an AAW ring in the Berwyn Eagles Club will forever be one of the most iconic moments in our history and we will never forget his presence at the show.
Simply the best. We will miss you, legend. pic.twitter.com/H4M2fLGwWK
— AAW Wrestling (@AAWPro) August 23, 2023
Rest in Power Terry Funk. Thank you for everything and all you did for The Extreme Horsemen in MLW. Always loved seeing you. It was an honor sir!#ECW pic.twitter.com/X6uCS5sgIs
— CW Anderson (@ECWAnderson) August 23, 2023
