Dory Funk Jr.

Dory Funk Jr.

83 · Born: Feb 3, 1941

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height6' 2"
BornFeb 3, 1941 Hammond, Indiana, USA
Spouse
  • Martha (Marti) McKinley

    ( Feb 21, 1986 to Jun 2, 2024 )
  • Jimmie

    ( Jun 8, 1960 to Jul 6, 1983 )
Parents
  • Dory Funk Sr.
Relatives
  • Terry Funk (Sibling)
  • Stacy Funk (Niece or Nephew)
  • Brandee Funk (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Dorrance Earnest "Dory" Funk, Jr. is a professional wrestler and wrestling trainer. He is the son of Dory Funk, Sr. and brother of Terry Funk. He is credited with the invention of The Texas Cloverleaf submission hold and runs the Funking Conservatory, a professional wrestling school. His students and friends participate in a wrestling show, local to Ocala, Florida, called !Bang!. Dory is a former world heavyweight champion, having held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship once. To date, he was the fifth longest reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion of all time, holding it for over four years. In addition, he also held the major heavyweight titles (but not officially recognized as World Titles): WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship once, the CWA World Heavyweight Championship once. He is also a 2009 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee.

Career

1983
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