[10.0] "The fate of most guys who were huge in the territory days was that once WWE and WCW started eating up all the promotions, they were exposed by not having that local crowd anymore, and couldn't keep up in ring with the new guys who were coming up. Terry Funk is the person who I can think of that defied this the most. and is in the highest tier of wrestlers when it comes to being a draw for so long and staying relevant in the business when it comes to longevity. You can split his career into 2 for the most part, and you can argue that both should be rated a 10 on here. His territory days, are mostly lost to time at this point up until the 80's, but you couldn't find a more over guy in his area, and he was an amazing person to work with by all accounts. Then when he easily could have hung up the boots, or took it easy off his name and legacy, Terry Funk becomes the hardcore legend, a route I don't think you can say any other long standing territory guy has done. His work in ECW, WWF, and WCW were just unheard of for someone his age at the time, and what he gave to the business and especially the lower tier promotions he worked with totals up to be one of the most selfless careers of all time."
[10.0] "find your favorite wrestler, ask them their favorite and many will say Terry Funk Funk showed his toughness as one of the traveling nwa world champs he would gain world wide attention for his year in WWF 85-86 showed he was indeed middle aged and crazy his feuds with Hulk Hogan, JYD, Ric Flair, Jerry Lawler, are legendary re-invented himself many times over there would be no ECW if not for Terry Funk, winning their world title on their 1st PPV miss him so much"
[10.0] "Terry Funk is nothing short of a wrestling legend, a performer whose brilliance transcends generations. His ability to embody both babyface and heel roles with authenticity is unparalleled; fans adored him as a face, particularly in Japan where he arguably became the greatest gaijin of all time, and feared him as a heel whose intensity and commitment made every feud feel deeply personal. Whether it was his legendary battles with Ric Flair, Jerry Lawler, Cactus Jack, or Harley Race, Funk consistently delivered matches and segments that are still discussed decades later. Beyond his in-ring work, Funk was an extraordinary storyteller and promo artist. He commanded reactions with ease, blending humour, anger, and authenticity. His ring psychology and pacing made him a true general of the squared circle, and his adaptability, even performing moonsaults in his 50s, showed a fearless dedication to evolving with the industry. Funk was also a pioneer in hardcore wrestling, innovating while always giving back to the business. Terry Funk was more than a wrestler--he was a living testament to passion, innovation, and respect for the craft. His legacy is cemented in every corner of the wrestling world, both in America and Japan. Wrestling fans are fortunate to have witnessed him."
[10.0] "I had an old podcast years ago that's long over, but at the end of every episode I would ask my guests who their favorite wrestler was and I swear the guy who was most recurring was Terry Funk. Pro Wrestlings Favorite Wrestler! Terry was an incredible promo, his matches captivated you, and he was one of a kind."
[10.0] "One of the best to ever do it. Terry funk is on my Mount Rushmore and for his hardcore matches the stuff he would do was insane I love him rip"
[10.0] "The most passionate, driven, and complete package of a wrestler to ever lace up a pair of boots. There was nothing he couldn't do and no line he didn't cross in Pro-Wrestling. He went from being an absolute natural in the ring and between the ropes in every regard to reinventing himself in his later years to become a Hardcore Icon. And while I don't particularly favor his hardcore work much (it's not my cup of tea outside of a few early matches with the likes of Onita), it still stands that there will never be another professional wrestler that will get anywhere close to Terry Funk's long standing legacy through four different decades of Pro-Wrestling."
[10.0] "The road Terry Funk took in professional wrestling was unprecedented. He went from being an amazing wrestler for the NWA & AJPW, to becoming a hardcore icon. Nobody has ever done that before, and I don't think anybody will ever do it again. He did a complete 180 and reinvented himself, not the usual ol' gimmick change, but completely reinvented everything. He's a legend, a trendsetter, pioneer, one of the greatest of all time. He was able to put on fantastic matches, cut amazing promos, he had a great look, he was reliable, nobody had a bad word to say about him. Terry Funk was truly one of a kind and will forever be remembered and loved for his contributions to professional wrestling."
[10.0] "Terry Funk wasn't just a wrestler--he was a living, breathing definition of what it meant to evolve in this business. From classic NWA showdowns in the '70s to reinventing himself as a hardcore icon in ECW and beyond, Funk adapted to every era without losing his identity. He wasn't the flashiest, but few could match his storytelling, toughness, and sheer willingness to give everything to the fans. A true "middle aged and crazy" legend who inspired generations of brawlers, hardcore fighters, and technicians alike. Funk's legacy is eternal--inside and outside the ring."
[10.0] "terry was truly timeless adapting his style through out his career. I would encourage fans to watch his matches with harley race, dusty rhodes, Jerry lawler, mick Foley and sabu you can see the evolution of his style and true impact on the business watching them fueds"
[10.0] "One of the few wrestlers who is truly a "legend". In his 50's he was still having incredible matches and feuds in Japan and in ECW. His promos leading up to the first ECW PPV were incredible, especially when he spoke about how his father passed away before winning a world heavyweight title."
[10.0] "Words truly can't describe how amazing Terry Funk is, he's the kind of wrestler you just need to see it to believe it. There's a reason that so many people still discuss him as among the greats after so many years have passed, because he was the perfect wrestler. Terry Funk is one of the best babyfaces and heels of all time, people truly adored this man, especially in Japan being arguably the best gaijin wrestler of all time. While we all meme the "Forever" promo, people forget that people were actually emotional over it and Terry Funk really meant that much to the people. As a heel, this man was as insane as you could get, his level of commitment to hating his opponents is legendary, (i.e. "Dusty Sucks Eggs" shirt) you could really believe that he hated his opponents and that he was willing to do anything to put them down. His feuds with the likes of Ric Flair, Jerry Lawler, Cactus Jack, Harley Race to name a few are legendary for a reason, matches and segments that are still discussed to this day. He was also an incredible promo guy, feeling authentic as a heel and babyface, naturally could command people's reaction as either, was also very funny when insulting his opponents and always entertaining to listen to. He was a true ring general, knew how to work the crowd, was an amazing storyteller, great ring psychology, an innovator in hardcore wrestling, did everything he could to give back to the business, never was afraid to adapt to the times and learn to appreciate the newer styles despite them being way after his prime, man did moonsaults in his 50s for crying out loud, a true legend in America and Japan. Overall, Terry Funk is one of the all time greats to ever do it, a legend for a reason, he was a true innovator and influencer to wrestling, we're truly lucky to have a guy like him in this industry. R.I.P. Terry Funk"
[10.0] "I didn't come to appreciate how great Terry Funk was at everything a pro wrestler needs to be great at until late in his career with the feud against Flair. I've since watched many of his early work from the 70's in Japan. A one of a kind legend and the kind of personality that really doesn't exist anymore."
[9.0] "I only needed his Chainsaw Charlie character to understand how entertaining Terry Funk is. He is or was more than brilliant as a wrestler. Really need to watch some more matches of him, but i can already say, Terry is really funky in wrestling."
[10.0] "If you're looking for a wrestler who's as great in the ring as he is on the mic and who can adapt to all different styles of wrestling, Terry Funk is your man. This legend started in the territories era, conquered the NWA belt, pioneered extreme wrestling in Japan and had an amazing rivalry with Ric Flair and Sting in 1989 in WCW (MUST SEE). He put ECW on the map, was part of the Attitude era, won a belt at WrestleMania 14 and even stole the night at the One Night Stand PPV with his match against Edge and Mick Foley. It breaks my heart to see how bad his health was in his last days, and all for our entertainment... Thanks Terry. You're the best."
[10.0] "A hero to many. Was still taking hands down chair shots, blading, moonsaulting off ladders, or wearing them, and much more well into his late 50s when he needed both hips and knees replacing mid 40s. Always used to believe that if the bomb comes (hint: it won't) the only things left would be plastic, cockroaches and Terry Funk. Here's a frightening thought, if Funk's mortal then we all are. One of the greatest careers ever and if he's not a clear 10, then no one is."
[9.0] "A 52 year career that should be celebrated. Funk changed with the times and his body's limitation going from a great technical wrestler to hardcore legend. Could do it all in his career, in the ring, promos and got reactions from fans whether face or heel. Overall legend in his career RIP Terry Funk."
[10.0] "One of the best to ever wrestle. Was amazing in any company doing any style at any age. A true Pro Wrestler whose matches will stand the test of time. Even in the garbage that was the end of WCW he managed to be the best worker there and brought believability to a terrible product. A true legend in every sense of the word!"
[10.0] "Wahrscheinlich der Beste Brawler in der Wrestling Geschichte. Nie der Techniker wie es sein Bruder war aber das musste Terry Funk auch nie sein. Seine größte Stärke ist sein physische Charisma. Überall und selbst in späten Jahren war dies wirklich das einzige was ein Terry Funk Match brauchte um unterhaltsam zu sein. Wenn wir jetzt noch dazu zählen, dass Terry ein unfassbares Timing und absolute perfektion wenn es darum geht etwas real wirken zu lassen, gibt es wirklich wenige Wrestler die besser sind als Terry Funk."
[8.0] "ah Terry, how the fuck do I explain giving Terry an 8. I do like Terry, I enjoy his work in Japan (AJPW and hardcore stuff in IWA-Japan and FMW), and his feud with Ric Flair featured my favourite ever I Quit Match. His promo talents were high as hell. Terry could work multiple styles very well, he could be heel, face, technical, hardcore or brawler. But some of his signature spots and some of his mannerisms and selling aren't for me. Some Terry matches, I really dislike. But look, massive legend with some fantastic matches and feuds, and incredible versatility."
[10.0] "The wrestling, the promo and the fucking seriousness of everything. This guy reminds me of Moxley and Eddie Kingston as two modern wrestlers who are very good and take the whole art form very seriously. The major difference is that Funk's career went on forever and his promos would often induce tears and crying in those watching. At this point I can say he is one of the best ever."
[10.0] "In the conversation for Greatest of All Time. He could do it all: grapple, character work, hardcore, brawl, and serve as the name most dropped by fake tough guys like CM Punk."
[10.0] "He's the greatest. Top tier babyface and heel, both through exceptionally unique circumstances (most beloved gaijin ever, hated across several, short stints across territories). The better half of an all-time tag team with his brother. Among the best brawlers ever, a pioneer of hardcore wrestling, could keep up with the best technicians of his time, and out stooge anyone he shared the ring with. A one-of-a-kind seller that plenty have tried to imitate, though never fully replicated because really, how the hell does one pull off half the stuff that came to his mind like second nature? On top of all that, an inspired hater. Throwing a raw chicken in Dustin Rhodes' face. Telling a horse to f**k off after it tried to mule kick him. Donning a shirt with the text "Dusty Sucks Eggs". Thinking back on it now, he might've also been the one to throw that rubber chicken at Cody after his WM39 loss."
[10.0] "I'll come back and add more depth as to my reasoning in future but for now I want Terry Funk to be the first wrestler I leave a comment and rating on. Simply put for me Terry Funk is the single greatest of all time. Rip. 5 Stars."
[10.0] "The greatest wrestler to ever lace up a pair of boots in my opinion. His skill in every wrestling style is really what puts him over the top for me. Doesn't matter if it's death match/hardcore, american, strong style, lucha libre or technical he knew how to have the best match of the night regardless of the opponent. While he didn't always succeed in that aspect every Terry Funk match gave you something to remember after the show. Bret Hart and Ricky Steamboat are the closest to him but they don't have the same versatility as Funk did in his prime."
[10.0] "Terry Funk made you believe. He made you believe it was real and that everything he was saying was the God's honest truth in his mind. When thinking of top promo's, if Terry Funk doesn't come to mind, I think it's simply you have not watched enough of him. He's fantastic on the mic, he's fantastic in the ring, and there's a reason why he is so revered by fans and his peers alike. There is something in Terry Funk that many have tried to imitate and failed in all the years since he was a full time wrestler and that is legitness. You could believe he was crazy, you look at his program with Ric Flair, and you would've believed that a mad man was on the television screen. You look at his stuff with Lawler and again, you would've believed that a mad-man was on the screen. He had the weird ability to make you believe he was a legit madman but also a coward at the same time. He wasn't a cool heel, he was just a bad guy when he wanted to be and that's why he's so good."
[10.0] "If Terry Funk isn't in your top three at least, you need to re-evaluate your priorities. Funk was a master of all trades, from classic technical wrestling to deathmatches. In my eyes, Funk is the embodiment of the wrestling business. Wild-eyed and crazy, but ultimately entertaining and kind of beautiful."
[10.0] "The Greatest Professional Wrestler of All time, and also my number one favorite. He can do it all, any style of pro wrestling you want. From his technical wrestling, japanese pro wrestling, Hardcore wrestling, even sports entertainment. One of best talker in pro wrestling. In my eyes, he is the definition of professional wrestler and professional wrestling."
[10.0] "Terry Funk is the complete wrestler. There is not a style that Terry wasn't just good at, but excelled at. Whether it's showing his technical prowess in Japan in the early 70s, combining his technique with a stiff brawling style in the mid to late 80s, or losing his mind and going hardcore in the 90s, Terry Funk was a master of wrestling. He was able to cut a promo that would make you feel the entire range of emotions, he could flawlessly switch from face to heel (Watch the WrestleWar '89 post-match promo with Flair to see this at its peak) and Terry was above all else completely selfless and that is rare for a guy who could do pretty much whatever he wanted anywhere he went, but Terry always gave his all and put in everything he could to help develop those he had a chance to work with. Terry is just the best, period."
[10.0] "Terry Funk was arguably the greatest performer to ever come out of the Territory era. Not only he was a great wrestler and a personality but he did it for more than 40 years. He was either present or instrumental in the rise and most memorable moments of many wrestling promotions and performers. And unlike many of his peers who were very stubborn in changing with the times, terry not only evolve with the times but also did everything he could to build for the future. And there was never really a time where he wasn't a main featured guy or a time where he in one way or another didn't steal the show. He Could be a technician, a brawler, a hardcore wrestler (which he innovated most of it) or a high risk taker. He had the ability to always get over because he always knew how to read a crowd and adjust his presentation based on the audience he was performing. He was also famous for his numerous retirement matches which got to the point of being a joke within the industry. The Term "Greatest of all time" gets thrown a lot for a lot of performers. To Me "Greatest of all time" is not an individual, its a club and Terry Funk is right up there."
[10.0] "Now that he's gone, he is in everyone's all-time great conversation. And when you look at his career, it's hard to understand why he wasn't always in this conversation. He was relevant in so many different eras of wrestling, in so many different promotions, in so many different styles... I don't think there's anyone who can come close to something like that. Maybe Flair? Funk brought prestige with him everywhere he went; elevating places like ECW, FMW, and even late era WCW. The juxtaposition of him as an NWA champion and pioneer of deathmatch wrestling is an "only Nixon could go to China"-level mindfuck. Everywhere he went you could count on him for an entertaining match and a great promo. The guy really deserves a forensic career retrospective documentary; there's no one else like him in wrestling history. He had a run in so many different places and you got something good every time. Just look at his top ten matches here on cagematch- they span so many different styles, territories, and eras. That said, not *all* his matches are great, and if you're not into the deathmatch/hardcore style you're not going to like the majority of his matches that are easily accessible. Despite this, he belongs on most Mt Rushmores, especially the Mt Rusmore of promos. A+ promo, A gimmick, B in-ring. He's a strong 8 or 9 but his never-ending contributions to the sport push him up to 10. At the very least, you owe it to him to pull up a couple of his promos and give him the chance to convince you to watch some of his matches."
[10.0] "Terry is one of the top 10 wrestlers of all time, I have said this for years now. Its a shame it took his passing to remind me to sing my praises on my little soapbox here. His versatility in-ring as a technical whiz and a deathmatch legend is unmatched. His work on both sides of the pacific is legendary with great programs against Ric Flair, Harley Race, Atsushi Onita and most famously that egg sucking dog Dusty Rhodes. RIP to one of the innovators and icons of pro wrestling."
[10.0] "Absolute Legende! Hat mit seinem Bruder das japanische Wrestling aktiv gefördert und mitgestaltet. Eingedenk seiner kaputten Knie hat er sich im Ring dann so radikal neu erfunden wie kaum ein Wrestler vor oder nach ihm und wurde zu einem der besten Brawler - im Laufe der Zeit mit immer mehr Hardcore Anleihen. Spätestens in der ECW wurde er dann endgültig Kult, als durchgeknallter Hardcore Opa der Nation. Ein Image, das auch davon zerrt, dass Terry Funk, trotz eines Schaffens weit über seinen Zenit hinaus, immer noch entertainen konnte und dabei selten fehl am Platz wirkte. Sehr erfreulich auch, dass ihm trotz dessen ein respektables Alter vergönnt war. Ich ziehe meinen symbolischen Hut vor dem Funker!"
[10.0] "There is something about the way Terry Funk spoke - he was direct and unsettling, a gruff Texas-born rancher with a silver tongue that spewed malice. He was also gifted in the ring, particularly in his physical prime of the 70s. It was a feat in itself he was capable of delivering satisfying endings to the enthralling stories he had crafted with his voice. At times he was a methodical bastard breaking his opponents down physically and psychologically. Others a chaotic swarm who attacked before the bell even began or engaged in hardcore arena-wide brawls decades before it became in-fashion mainstream. Always he was mean. He knew that personal issues drew money, he was as believable, as real as it got. I am still discovering his work, I have barely even begun to scratch the surface of a fabled career that spanned generations, much of which is not easily available online. I think maybe more than any wrestler, I know I will be revisiting it throughout my lifetime. I am deeply saddened to see him go, his unique perspective on the world and the business will be greatly missed. Every wrestler should try to be like Terry Funk, to take something from his game. He got what this thing was about, better than anyone. The man who understood the sport of pro wrestling, at its finest essence, more than else ever has."
[10.0] "I didn't always appreciate Terry Funk, growing up with the attitude era I didn't fully understand who this old man called Funk was or why he was ECW World Heavyweight Champion over so many others. Looking back, I adore the man. An absolute great in his prime in the NWA and Japan who enjoyed a second prime as "middle aged and crazy" in ECW, WCW, WWF and abroad. Even as his years accelerated, he was called upon to provide credibility for matches in ROH, MLW and TNA and so many others. A hero and influence to many, his contribution is incalculable. FOREVER."
"I think Terry Funk is the only wrestler we can objectively agree on, and say he deserves to be inside a top 10 greatest of all time list. Doesn't matter if it is number 10 or 1, the things he accomplished in the Wrestling business can't be replicated. Every reinvention he did was successful. From being a crazy heel in Memphis, being the most over Babyface gaijin in Japan, being a hardcore pioneer, being a pure wrestler as the NWA champion, and getting into brawling matches in WCW. Like his theme song from Legends Of Wrestling said, he gave his all. Rest In Peace to the most passionate wrestler ever, Terry Funk. Goodbye, Texas Bronco. Since I made a new account after I lost my other's info, I'll give the rating here. 10/10"
[10.0] "The effect Terry had on wrestling was unfathomable. If something big was happening in wrestling, Terry was there. He could do it all and did do it all. Technical wrestling, brawling, sports entertainment, puro, deathmatch, etc. And he was damn near the best at all of em. Never a bad word said about this man. Left a mark on the wrestling world that will never ever be forgotten and will always be cherished. Rest easy Funker"
[10.0] "Some wrestlers are one of a kind and the Texas Bronco will never be replicated, he loved the wrestling so much that he always came back, worked on all the most importante promotions on the world and was an inspiration for a lot of wrestlers either as the Hardcore Icon or the Living Legend Terry Funk."
[10.0] "He's the greatest professional wrestler ever. Not "one of". He's the greatest. I don't care if you liked Hulk Hogan growing up, or John Cena got you into wrestling, or Ric Flair is "the man." Terry Funk was, is, always will be more important than any of them. Forever."
[9.0] "Am 01.02.2023 habe ich das beim Matchguide Eintrag von Bret Hart vs Terry Funk geschrieben "Ich habe auf Twitter ein aktuelles Bild von Terry mit Mick gesehen wo man einen inzwischen sehr alten Terry sah. Er leidet ja unter gesundheitlichen Problemen aber ich bin froh das er noch lebt. Nun heute den 23.08.2023 habe ich durch mehrere Quellen eine der ersten war Ric Flair oder Mick Foley welcher es durch eine von Terry Töchter erfuhr das er heute im Alter von 79 Jahren gestorben ist. Man kann gar nicht in Worten schreiben was da wieder für eine Wrestling Legende geht."
[10.0] "One of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. One of the greatest in-ring performers of all time. Was 1/2 of one of the greatest tag teams of all time, The Funks, with his real life brother, the legendary Dory Funk Jr. They are the only brother pair to have both held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. His father, Dory Funk Sr. was also a legendary wrestler. Achieved massive career longevity. Was extremely popular in Japan. One of the greatest Babyfaces of the 1970's. One of the greatest Heels of all time. One of the greatest promo artists of all time. One of the main guys that built ECW into a cult phenomenon. One of the early fathers of Independent Wrestling. Had great matches around the world. Feuds with Abdullah The Butcher, The Sheik, Cactus Jack, Harley Race, Ric Flair, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Stan Hansen, Bruiser Brody, Raven, Sabu, & Shane Douglas are legendary. Excellent tag team rivalry between The Funks vs. Jumbo Tsuruta & Giant Baba. The Funks became the first ever 3x AJPW Real World Tag League Tournament Winners. One of the most influential wrestlers of all time. One of the greatest sellers of all time. One of the greatest bumpers of all time. One of the best Ring Generals of all time. Incredible in-ring psychologist. Became one of the greatest & most influential Hardcore wrestlers of all time. Was the best in-ring performer in world over the age of 50 during the 1990's. Gave it his all in every match, and his body paid a heavy price for it. Highly charismatic. Held numerous championships all over territories & around the world. Was amazing at adapting to every decade & era that he wrestled in so that he never felt out of place. Wrestled for nearly every promotion that one could think of from the 1970's to the 2000's. UPDATED: RIP to the legendary Terry Funk!"
[10.0] "Terry Funk is the embodiment of what a wrestler is at their very best. I could go on and on about how good he was, across countless promotions, all over the world, over decades and many different styles of wrestling and audiences. The best ever."
[10.0] "The king of hardcore wrestling, Terry Funk is one of the greatest and most important legends in the wrestling industry. He is a true pioneer of the hardcore style, with many contributions to his name... simply spectacular and legendary."
[7.0] "Nobody did the crazy cowboy gimmick like Terry Funk! Guy could do the basic wrestling stuff, the brawling stuff, the hardcore stuff, and he even started doing moonsaults in his old age. Middle aged and crazy!"
[10.0] "Greatest all-arounder in history of this business. Absolute icon of wrestling, incredibly dedicated in every company and every match where he was involved in. Till his late 60s he took many impressive bumps on himself that many youngsters couldn't be ready to take. Huge respect for him."
[9.0] "Terry Funk was an excellent entertainer. He was best as a nasty heel and his feud with Ric Flair in 1989 will forever cement him in the top tier of wrestlers for me. He could be a little goofy and over-the-top at times, but that made him endearing to me. His friendship with Mick Foley was inspired and the fact that Funk put his body through so much over the years to entertain us makes me love him even more."
[10.0] "God tier professional wrestler. On every level. Storytelling, promos, adaption to companies and eras, in ring, outside the ring, interviews. Seriousness, comedy. Terry Funk is the perfect professional wrestler. Every young person should get a 10 hour tape of his work in the NWA in the 70s to protect his brother's world title reign, his feud with Jerry Lawler, his work in Florida with Dusty Rhodes, his Ric Flair work in the NWA in 1989, his ECW work from 94 to 97. And beloved back stage. He is the gold standard for professional wrestlers."
"Love this wrestler to death! There would ve no ECW without Terry Funk. There wouldbe no hardcore wrestling without Terry Funk. He always gives 100 percent for the fans. Future wrestlers could learn from Terry Funk."
[10.0] "Terry Funk is the GOAT both as a babyface in Japan and ECW (and his home territory) and a heel everywhere else (Crockett, Florida, Georgia, WWF). Great matches against Flair, Race, Abdullah & the Sheik, Hansen, Brody & Snuka."
[10.0] "Revolutionized selling, oddball, original, intuitive, he played a charming bronco and a mean 'Przewalski's horse' prior to the more sentimental 'Desperado' character. A very committed performer, one would feel they got their money's worth. Excellent diversity, ornery but always mobile, as early as there is footage, I'm watching."
[10.0] "Terry Funk is without doubt one of the best of all time. A truly one of a kind professional wrestler with some of the very greatest promos in wrestling history and a litany of classic matches. There is absolutely nobody else in professional wrestling quite like Terry Funk, and he undoubtedly deserves to be in the conversation for greatest professional wrestler to ever live."
[10.0] "Unrivaled longevity. VERY giving to other wrestlers, the fans and the entire business. Incomparable dedication to the craft and art of professional wrestling. Over all of the decades of wrestling, if Terry Funk is/was on: your eyes and mind are/were GLUED. Absolutely outstanding and beyond remarkable talent who could never have enough praise heaped upon him. A man that could do (almost) everything and whom you NEVER got tired of watching. One of the best in ring careers ever. If you've only seen his wild brawling latter years, you're missing out on alot - first and foremost watch his feud with Ric Flair. it's a nice "middle era Terry Funk" to cut your teeth on. Then go back and forth over the years and find some gems; he really does his best to bring out something memorable no matter who his opponent is. The older I get the more I love Terry Funk! On a scale of zero to ten, GIVE HIM A 50!"
[10.0] "From the young grappler and charismatic brother/tag team partner of the NWA world champion in the 1970s, to the moonsaulting deathmatch madman of the 1990s, Terry Funk reinvented himself as many times as he had retirement matches. Beloved in Japan, reviled in America, always ahead of the curve, and always in the world title scene for 20 years, one could make an argument that he is a dark horse candidate for the best wrestler to ever live."
[10.0] "One of if not the greatest to ever don a pair of boots and some trunks. From promos to ring work I always find him spellbinding. Long live Terry Funk."
[10.0] "Truly one of the very best to ever grace a professional wrestling ring. The fact that he started his career in the 60s but still able to wrestle all the way into the 2000s speaks volume for itself. If he's not the greatest of all time, then he definitely must be in the top five at the very least. Real legend right here."
[10.0] "It's about time I rate Terry Funk. I'm not sure how you can put it without calling him the greatest of all time at what he did. Defined and defied pro wrestling, and is one of the most influential to step into the squared circle. could be a incredible babyface and a disgusting heel, he could do it all. he gave himself to this business, and should be remembered for it."
[10.0] "Funk never phoned it in, which is why he will always be a legit legend in pro wrestling. I can't help but think he's easily the GOAT in my opinion, has had serious longevity, was NWA champ at a time when the belt really meant something, has been everywhere promotion wise, is massively influential, one of the most selfless veterans ever who was always willing to help and put over younger talent, seems like one of the nicest guys ever, was an incredible babyface and heel, had absolutely top notch promos and sold like a champ, was a big star in Japan and helped further and pioneer the styles of Hardcore and Deathmatch Wrestling."
[10.0] "He's done it all. Not afraid to step out of his comfort zone & get others over. A mentor to the entire business. Too many classic matches & feuds to name."
[10.0] "Top Ten All Time and impossibly influential. A top-level promo, a natural and dynamic worker, pioneered several gimmick matches like Empty Arena and I Quit through his understanding and application of psychology within those rulesets. One of the best tag wrestlers of all time along with his brother. Shifted the paradigms of face vs, heel and gaijin vs. natives in Japan by getting over HUGE and a babyface, I've never seen anything like it. His career arc and constant reinventions have few equals. It's crazy to think his run as NWA World Heavyweight Champion is sort of his first chapter as a major star and isn't as well-known as his other work. The Flair feud in WCW was genius, his hardcore phase in IWA Japan and ECW wasn't just inspirational and groundbreaking, it made for some classic matches and legitimized what hardcore wrestling could do if the right kind of psychology, selling and storytelling was involved. Decently successful in his forays into acting, as well. And on top of all that, a tirelessly hard worked who remained dedicated to the craft, giving and giving until he just physically couldn't. His shtick is still being borrowed today by the 2020 Wrestler of the Year Jon Moxley. Terry Funk is a titan, an immortal, a hands-down all time great."
[10.0] "Absolute legend. Could do it all have great technical matches, have great tag team matches with his brother in Japan, Could do the family friendly slapstick stuff and of course have wild and violent brawls. He can switch from comedic to violent in the blink of an eye."
[9.0] "This man is a living legend. One of the best wrestlers when it comes to being versatile. Grappler, brawler and highflyer. He did some insane stunts in his career and he almost died or crippled himself way too many times. Great performer even at old age. He feared nothing and nobody. Great promos and bloody matches, that's what he is most recognizable from."
[10.0] "One of the best wrestlers of all-time. A great brawler, but he was also technically skilled and great on the mic. A former NWA World champion, where he had one of the best feuds of all-time against Ric Flair. He would later wrestle in WWF, WCW, ECW where he was a 2-time ECW World champion including an ECW World Title win at ECW's first PPV Barely Legal and also in FMW and IWA Japan, where he wrestled in some crazy deathmatches, including the IWA Japan King of the Deathmatch finals against Cactus Jack. He has had a whole bunch of retirement matches, but I think he just couldn't ditch the wrestling bug because he has such a love for the business. A legend of the hardcore style. I feel like he and Cactus Jack popularized hardcore wrestling and without them there may have never been promotions like CZW and later GCW and ICW No Holds Barred. Funk also has one of my favorite wrestling books."
[10.0] ""I can't make people believe wrestling is real, but i can make them believe I'm real" Terry was the realest motherfucker to ever get in a ring. From his promos to his matches, and everything in between. Maybe the greatest to ever do it."
[10.0] "An icon of wrestling, Terry Funk's influence can't be understated. His phenomenal skills as a brawler helped create a sub genre of wrestling, his promo skills are incredibly underrated, his ability to be believable as face or heel, his amazing career longevity. Terry Funk is simply one of the best to ever step foot in a wrestling ring."
[10.0] "The most versatile wrestler in the history of wrestling. He could do technical matches, brawls, deathmatches, and high work-rate matches all to huge levels of success, and could slot into the face or heel role seamlessly. On top of all this, he's one of the greatest promos of all time and has shown an incredible ability to get over anywhere, whether that's in WCW, All Japan, Memphis, or WWC."
[7.0] "Basing of what ive seen of him, great promo and brawler and hardcore wrestler but other then those not much else going for me. I'm sure the more i see my score will change though"
[10.0] "A pioneer of hardcore wrestling. He changed the wrestling world forever. Excellent as a heel, great at promos and moves. I can't believe he is still wrestling and keeps saying he going to retire."
[6.0] "I respect the man for his long (and I mean loooong) career and consistent willingness to engage in hardcore brawls but let's be honest here, aside from those things he never had much going for him."
[7.0] "Terry Funk ist eine - vielleicht die - amerikanische Hardcorelegende. Aber Funk ist auch einer derjenigen Hardcorewrestler, die große technische Fähigkeiten aufweisen und jederzeit auch ein ansehnliches, normales Match zeigen können. Natürlich hat er viele legendäre Hardcorematches aufzuweisen, aber mit stark blutenden, sich um der Gewalt willen mit Feuer etc. attackierenden Wrestlern hab ichs nicht so. Da er ein enormes Standing als Legende hat und außerdem wirklich etwas drauf hat, kann ich seine Leistungen in allen Bereichen des Wrestlings aber sehr wertschätzen."
[9.0] "Terry Funk is one of the all-time greats, who brought so much to the table. He could talk and get an angle over, he could wrestle and brawl, he could bump like a madman, as per the standards of the time, etc."
[9.0] "One of the most hardcore wrestlers of all time, not only could Terry Funk brawl, grapple, and even fly, he was the complete package. From his days in the 70? s wrestling Ric Flair winning the WWF Tag Team Titles with Mick Foley as Chainsaw Charlie. Terry Funk was a legendary personality who? s impact on the business can never be replicated."
[8.0] "Even as a kid I heard stories about Terry Funk and Hoss Funk. My great grandpa was 97 in 1992 and he would talk about the Funk brothers. When I was a kid I remember him as Chainsaw Charlie but years later I rewatched all of the old WWF/WCW supercards and pay-per-views and really got to see him when he was younger. I never got to see his glory days in the late 60s and 70s but I still enjoyed what I did see from him."
[8.0] "No one has reinvented himself more than Terry Funk. No matter how old he was, no matter what style he was wrestling he made the match enjoyable to watch. A True legend."
[9.0] "Third only to Steve Williams and Stan Hansen as far as brawling is concerned, but really the man was a jack of all trades. Terry was one of those rare all rounders who had it all to some extent. He could go to the mat, he could go fist to fist and he even knew how to make hardcore wrestling not so trashy. Terry did gravitate away from the technical side of things after the 70s but never lost his charm. He played the crazy heel well, having renowned feuds with Lawler and Flair in which he'd bring that crazy persona all the way in. His empty arena match with Jerry in particular is worth watching just to see how over the top he could be."
[10.0] "Many people throw the word 'legend' around nowadays, but a guy who is one without a shadow of doubt is, Terry Funk. He's in my opinion the most versatile performer of all time, he could wrestle any style, any day. He could work both the heel and face role to perfection. Had classics for over 50 years that his career lasted. And if this is truly the final time he'll step into a wrestling ring, all I want to say is Thank You Terry Funk, you have nothing left to prove."
[10.0] "Terry Funk is a legend for his legendary feuds and matches in the NWA, his crazy hardcore match career post NWA and for his yearly retirement match, Terry Funk is, and will always be a spectacle(A damn awesome one at that)."
[10.0] "Terry Funk is the definition of a wrestling legend. He lives, eats & breathes professional wrestling. One of the greatest babyface workers ever, one of the greatest heel workers ever, one of the best sellers ever... He could go on the mat, he could brawl like no else. He could do it all. Terry Funk is the man."
[7.0] "Basing my review on the matches of Funk that I've watched, I'm sure that as I see more my score will improve. Two of his high rated matches were big let downs for me. (vs Sabu in a barbed wire match and vs Flair in an I Quit match). Other matches have been really good. Looking forward to watching more of the Funker."
[10.0] "It's crazy how for so many decades Terry Funk was able to keep himself relevant as a pro wrestler. I feel like he's really underrated as a technical wrestler but that's probably because of his brother Dory. Funk was a great NWA World Heavyweight Champion being able to carry people to great 60 minute matches. For some reason after dropping the belt he fell out of the title picture. I loved his feud with Jerry Lawler in Memphis. In 1989 he became a unlikely contender for The NWA World Heavyweight Championship again. He had some great matches with Ric Flair in that time. He helped the independent promotion ECW and won their World Heavyweight Championship on their first pay per view in 1997. Terry Funk is an all time great worker."
[10.0] "Almost 50 years in the business. He says he's done for good now. Maybe, maybe not. But this man turned violent hardcore wrestling into an art form, but backed it up with some of the most legitimate skill you'd ever hope to see. He's probably broken everything 3 or 4 times by now, but he will always be one of the greatest of all time."
[10.0] "Er wrestlete schon als die meisten Fans noch nicht mal geboren waren, und er wrestlet auch heute noch, wenn auch nur noch selten. Doch zu NWA Zeiten war er ein sehr guter Wrestler, zusammen mit seinem Buder Dory. Im Alter von 45 Jahren merkte der Funker dass er den Stil von einst nicht mehr gehen konnte, und anstelle er es so tat wie die Meisten seiner Kollegen die in dem alter zurücktraten, erfand er sich einfach so nochmal neu und startete eine Hardcore Revolution, die in Japan begann und bis heute anhält. Hierfür verdient Terry meinen vollsten Respekt. Legende !"
[8.0] "Funk war immer ein guter Mann in der NWA, der stets sich und die Promotion würdig vertrat. Eine absolute Persönlichkeit in und außerhalb des Rings und das macht ihn erst zur Legende. Charaktere wie ihn gibt es nicht viele, gab es früher schon nicht und somit absolut aus der Masse hervorzuheben. Fürsorglich und aufopferungsvoll für seinen Sport und seine Kollegen, aber auch eigensinnig und speziell. Hier darf man Funk auch nicht verklären, denn seine späteren Aktivitäten im Hardcore-Bereich waren teils genial, teils aber auch eine Zumutung für seinen Körper und die Gesundheit seiner Gegner. Insgesamt aber ein Meilenstein in diesem Sport, ein großer Name und ein großer Mann."
[9.0] "Zu seinen Anfangszeiten war er ein wirklich sehr guter Technicker, der selbst im "goldenen'' Alter durch seinen Wechsel zum Hardcore Wrestling noch unterhalten konnte und jetzt steht er mit 70 immernoch im Ring und bringt mehr als ordentliche Leistungen und dafür hat er meinen Respekt."
[10.0] "Einer der wohl härtesten Brocken, die je in einem Ring gestiegen sind! Man ist oft fasziniert, wie er von Hardcore auf "normales" Wrestling umswitchen kann und wie es schon in der Doku Beyond the Mat hieß, wie ein freundlicher Mann zu solchen Sachen fähig ist und war! Vielleicht war nicht jedes seiner Matches ein 5-Sterne Match, aber mit welchen Eifer er immer hinter seinem Stil und seinem Einsatz hinter jeder Promotion stand, ist absolut TOP!"
[10.0] "Es gehört mächtig was dazu, noch so spät in seiner Karriere so viel Einfluss auf Trends im Sport Entertainment zu haben und so viele Legendäre Momente zu haben. Was wäre uns alles tolles entgangen, hätte Funk schon seinen ersten Rücktritt durchgezogen? ;)"
[10.0] "What a great career. Its amazing that a 15 month reign as THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, is an overlooked part of his resume. Worldwide Superstar, the re-invented himself into a hardcore legend. Of course you also have to consider the training credential he also has, maybe not the same as his brother but impressive inits own right. A legend is many ways."
[10.0] "Few wrestlers in the history of the industry have ever evolved as an in-ring performer like Terry Funk. Some might even say that Funk has 3 different primes, consisting of eras and certain years. His 1st prime was from his debut, up until his first retirement in 1981, he was a long-reigning NWA champion, well known for his strong technical wrestling, storytelling and brawling. He eventually returned, and dawned a more texas outlaw-like gimmick. It was during this time he became known for his strong promos, stronger storytelling, brawling and showmanship. At the age of 44/45 in 1989, Terry Funk was in the best shape of his career, and had easily 1 of the best years, in terms of promo and match quality of any wrestler ever. It was after this time that Terry began to evolve again, and reached another prime by 1997, at 52/53, this time he was a brawler, hardcore wrestler and even a high flyer! He worked in the sickest barbed wire match in ECW history while he was their world champion, and took part in Japanese Deathmatches were barbed wire and explosives were the norm. Throughout his career, Terry has wrestled in some of the best quality wrestling matches, the brutalist hardcore matches, cut some of the best promos, had the best title reigns, and trained some of the best wrestlers in the world from the 1980s onwards. There will only be one Terry Funk, and I hope that someday someone will come along with that kind of skill and charisma again."
[10.0] "Hab mir ein paar alte Videos angeschaut und man muss sagen: WOW! Klasse Techniker und wahrscheinlich eine größere Hardcore-Legende als Mick Foley, zumal man ja sagen muss, dass Funk immer wie ein Mentor für ihn war. Jedoch sollte er es langsam gut sein lassen, er ist nun doch in einem fortgeschrittenen Alter."
[4.0] "Zugegeben, ich kenne eigentlich nur seine Hardcore Schlachten, z. B. gegen Foley. Und die haben mir nicht gefallen. Vielleicht war er dort einfach schon zu alt...."
[8.0] "Wrestlerisch ehrlich gesagt jetzt nicht DIE Offenbarung, aber er ist, auch in der Hardcore-Szene, zurecht eine Legende. Er konnte einstecken, austeilen... was immer man wollte, und das auch weit über die 50 hinaus."
[8.0] "Puh war ganz früher ein verdammt guter Techniker, aber er ist natürlich am bekanntesten Hardcore modern zu machen, schon bevor es ECW gab war er ECW und so war es nur logisch das er dort auch hinkam. Für viele eine unbekannte Legende ich kann mich eigentlich auch nur auf die ECW Zeit beschränken, da kenn ich einige Matches, am bekanntesten wohl das Barbed Wire Match, dass erste Match dieser art in Amerika. (wenn mich nicht alles täuscht) Am geilsten das er mit Mitte 50 angefangen hat Moonsaults zu springen und in Leiter Matches teilzunehmen. Er wird warscheinlich irgendwann im Ring sterben, der Mann lebt und liebt das Wrestling wie kaum ein zweiter!"
[10.0] "Terry Funk ist für mich ein einzigartiger Wrestler. Im Bereich Hardcore, sowohl im offensiver als auch defensiver Hinsicht, kann mit ihm wohl nur Mick Foley mithalten. Man denke hier einmal an das unglaublich brutale Barbed Wire Match gegen Sabu oder an das I Quit Match gegen Ric Flair. Abgesehen davon beherrscht er aber auch ein sehr großes Repertoire an technischen Aktionen, das er vor allem in der Frühphase seiner unglaublich langen und erfolgreichen Karriere zeigte. Er steht nun seit über 45 Jahren im Ring und weis immernoch abwechslungsreich zu unterhalten (etwas das z. B. Flair kaum noch kann). Der Funker prägt das Wrestling nun seit 5 Jahrzehnten und hat allein für seine große Anzahl an absoluten Matchklassikern nichts anderes als die 10 Punkte verdient."
[10.0] "Terry Funk ist total verrückt, der Mann hat sein Leben wirklich dem Pro Wrestling verschrieben kehrt immer wieder in den Ring zurück. Kenne seine frühen Zeiten nicht, aber das was ich seit seiner ECW Zeit gesehen habe reicht mir. Gerade was Funk um hohen Alter noch an Leistung und Entwicklung(! ) vorweisen konnte ist einfach beeindruckend."
[10.0] "Beim Funker führt nichts an der Höchstnote vorbei. Für mich der wohl kultigste Typ des Wrestlings aller Zeiten. War auch schon vor den 90ern ein durchgeknallter Bastard. Brutale Schlachten mit Abdullah The Butcher oder hochklassige Main Events mit Ric Flair, der Kerl hatte es einfach drauf. Mit seiner stets unberechenbaren Art immer unterhaltsam und als er dann auch noch anfing mit Cactus und Sabu Meilensteine im Hardcore-Wrestling abzuliefern (nicht zu vergessen seine blutige Fehde mit Eddie Gilbert), erreichte er selbst über diese nicht so hoch geachtete Sparte Legendenstatus. Ein großartiger Charakter. Spinning Toe Hold~!"
[7.0] "Als Ekelpacket in den 80igern in der Liga der McMahons wußte er zu Gefallen, von seinen Matches in Japan oder Florida zusammen mit seinem Bruder Dory habe ich nur eine handvoll gesehen, aber auch hier war er für damalige Verhältnisse gut. In den 90igern hingegen als Hardcore Wrestler nicht mehr mein Fall. Ich bin kein großer Fan dieser Art von Wrestling. Sollte allerdings einfach aufhören seine Schuhe an den Nagel hängen und sich wie die meisten anderen vor dem Bildschirm das Wrestling reinziehen, ich meine der Mann ist 66 Jahre alt."
[10.0] "Wrestling's Living Legend, mehr Worte muss man bei diesem Mann nicht verlieren, war fast überall dabei, hat fast alles im Ring einmal gemacht und hat in jeder Dekade, in der er aktiv war, bis heute sichtbare Spuren hinterlassen. Außerdem vermutlich eine der größten Persönlichkeiten im Wrestling-Business und ich bin sehr froh den Mann (gegen Finlay! ) Live erlebt zu haben. Was Lemmy Kilmister für den Rock'n'Roll ist, das ist Terry Funk für das Wrestling."
[9.0] "Zu seinen Anfangszeiten ein wirklich sehr guter Technicker, der selbst im , , goldenen'' Alter durch seinen Wechsel zum Hardcore Wrestling noch unterhalten konnte."
[9.0] "Terry ist einfach eine Legende! Konnte ihn einige Male live sehen und finde, er ist einer der unterhaltsamsten Wrestler der Welt. Und sicher auch einer der härtesten. 1 Punkt abzug, weil er natürlich den richtigen Zeitpunkt zum aufhören verpasst hat. Toller Wrestler!"
[9.0] "Terry Funk ist ein Syonym für das Wort Hardcore. Er ist eine Legende und hat so einiges mitgemacht. Doch er hätte viel früher zurücktreten müssen um seine legendäre Glaubwürdigkeit nicht zu schaden."
[6.0] "Vergleichbar mit Foley, er hätte einfach endlich mal aufhören sollen.. Damals in ROH 2003 war ich froh dass er überhaupt noch stehen konnte, das Match war dementsprechend.. Mein Fall auch nie gewesen, wie Foley, 6 Punkte."
[10.0] "Terry Funk kann auf eine beeindruckende Karriere zurückblicken. Seine frühe Zeit mit Bruder Dory Funk Jr. kenne ich zu wenig, um sie wirklich bewerten zu können, aber seine "zweite Karriere" als Hardcore-Brawler ist sowieso weitaus definierender, was seine Reputation angeht. "Middle-aged and crazy" wurde er genannt und bis zum Ende seiner aktiven Karriere machte er diesem Namen alle Ehre. Mir bleiben in erster Linie seine Schlachten mit Mick Foley und Ric Flair in Erinnerung, doch viele Fans sehen in ihm auch die ECW-Ikone, ohne die es die ECW niemals geschafft hätte. So oder so, Funk gebührt Respekt für sein Lebenswerk."
[10.0] "Funk U! Der Mann hat es einfach drauf und ist unglaublich. Sein Körper ist vom Wrestling gezeichnet. Immer noch wrestlet er um ein bißchen Geld zu machen. Auf der einen Seite ist es traurig das er heute schon fast zum Ring getragen werden muss, aber auch schön dass er für seine Fans einfach alles gibt. Wenn seine Alkoholsucht ihn nicht umbringt, hätte er es verdient im Ring zu sterben und damit noch unsterblicher zu werden."
[10.0] "Sein Barbed Wire-Match mit Sabu ist ein Highlight aller Hardcore Matches überhaupt, er selber zeigt(e) auch im hohen Alter noch unglaubliches Stehvermögen und ist einfach was den Hardcorebereich angeht eine Legende."
[10.0] "Einer meine Lieblingswrestler überhaupt. Besonders toll ist das Barbed Wire Match zwischen Cactus Jack und Terry Funk in Japan. Ich hab erst gar nicht gewusst das er älter als Ric Flair ist."
[8.0] "Ich kenne Funk nur aus den 90ern und 00ern. Schon vor 10 Jahren war Funks Beweglichkeit deutlich sichtbar eingeschränkt und er weit über seine Zeit. Trotzdem wusste er die Massen zu begeistern, seine Erfahrung war ihm deutlich anzusehen. Was von Funk aber am meisten in Erinnerung bleibt, sind natürlich die Extreme Hardcore-Matches. Selten so einen verrückten Kerl gesehen, der immer Vollgas gab - egal was sein Körper dazu sagte."
[8.0] "Auch wenns schon oft geschrieben wurde: Hardcore-Legende. Trotzdem nicht die volle Punktzahl, da er an irgendeinem Punkt seiner Karriere vergessen hat aufzuhören."
[10.0] "Terry Funk ist Wrestling! Er liebt das Bis. und ist bis vor kurzem noch von Leitern geflogen und hat sich in Stacheldraht geschmissen. Dieser Mensch liebt das Wrestling wie kein anderer, das macht ihn für mich zum Besten aller Zeiten. (ich hoffe das war jetzt ausführlich genug)"
[10.0] "Terry Funk steht aufgrund seines Beitrages zum Wresling allgemein, nicht nur Hardcore, auf einer Stufe mit den ganz großen dieser Zunft. Er ist eine absolute lebende Legende, die ohne Frage die volle Bewertung verdient."
[8.0] "Am besten gefiel mir sein Stacheldraht Match gegen Sabu. So was sieht man heute einfach nicht mehr, schade eigentlich... Wie Mick Foley ein Hardcore Legende, hab ihn immer gern gesehen."
[10.0] "Legende. Punkt. Was schlechtes über diesen Mann zu sagen ist nicht möglich! Leider wird oft vergessen, dass Funk mehr als nur ein Hardcorewrestler war! Seine Tag Team Matches gemeinsam mit Bruder Dory jr. in Japan sind legendär! Sein Einsatz für Extreme Championship Wrestling beispiellos!"
[8.0] "Früher ein guter Techniker und Brawler, so hat er sich im Alter von 50+ Jahren völlig neu erfunden und seine Nische in Hardcore Matches gefunden. Leider dennoch jemand, der den richtigen Zeitpunkt zum Rücktritt verpasst hat."
[10.0] "Neben Mick Foley für mich der Inbegriff von Hardcore/Death Match! Dieser Mann hat soviel erreicht und ist eine lebende Legende. Seine seltenen Auftritte sind immer Highlights, weil Funk immer noch zu begeistern weis und sich echt für nix zu schade ist."
[8.0] "OK unter normalen Umständen ne miese Note wegen dem ganzen Hardcore Trash aber der Mann verdient sehr viel Respekt. Sich in dem Alter immer noch sowas seinem Körper anzutun das ist schon erstaunlich."
[10.0] "Ganz klar, neben Mick Foley fällt einem sofort der Name 'Terry Funk' ein, wenn man das wort Hardcore hört. Einer der ganz großen, auch in den späten Jahren seiner Karriere..."
[10.0] "Unglaublich was Funk für Matches bestritten hat in seiner langen Karriere. Auch Respekt für seine Matches bei Hardcore Homecoming und ONS, und das in diesem Alter. Funk kann aber nicht nur in Hardcore Matches glänzen, sondern kann auch den normalen Wrestlingstil gehen. Terry ist ohne jeden Zweifel eine lebende Legende."
[8.0] "Ein Mann hart, wie Kruppstahl und total durchgeknallt im Ring. Zudem besitz er schauspielerisches Talent, zumindest ein kleines. Also, im Endeffekt kann man diese absolute Hardcore Legende nur mit starken 8 Punkten bewerten."
[8.0] "Seine Hardcore Matches sind legendär! Und trotz seines inzwischen hohen Alters zieht er seine Karriere durch. Respekt, nur Mick Foley ist für mich noch eine grössere HC Legende"
[10.0] "Seit Ewigkeiten mit dabei, vom puren Wrestling her zwar nicht der Brüller, aber seine Hardcore Matches sprechen für sich! Steht eigentlich fast auf einer Stufe mit Mick Foley!"
[10.0] "Zwar kein Filigrantechnicker aber mit Leib & Seele Wrestler! Der BESTE HC-Wrestler aller Zeiten (kurz vor Mick Foley) und schont sich auch im Rentenalter nicht. Grösster Respekt vor so viel krankem Redneck-Enthusiasmus!"
