Terry Funk: The Pro Wrestling World Mourns to Loss of The "Hardcore Icon"

Terry Funk passed away on Wednesday at the age of 79.

By Connor Casey - August 23, 2023 05:11 pm EDT

Terry Funk passed away at the age of 79 on Wednesday. Within minutes of Mick Foley breaking the news, thousands of wrestlers and pro wrestling fans flocked to social media to pay their respects to "The Hardcore Icon." Funk's in-ring career lasted from 1965 all the way up to 2017 and saw him win numerous championships (the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, the ECW World Heavyweight Championship and the WWF Tag Team Championships, just to name a few) and take part in countless iconic matches. He'd debut for his father's (Dory Funk Sr.) promotion, Western States Sports and would go on to work for promotions like the WWF, WCW, ECW, All Japan, Championship Wrestling from Florida and TNA.

You can see just a sampling of the Terry Funk tributes in the list below. What's your favorite Funk moment? Tell us down in the comments!

Nature Boy

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

Mick Foley

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

From The WWE

WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk has passed away at the age of 79.

WWE extends its condolences to Funk’s family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/1elQq5ZkDn
— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2023

Generational

The beautiful thing about Terry Funk is depending on your age or generation, you quite likely identify him with a completely different list of legendary accolades and moments as someone from another generation. pic.twitter.com/na07zMa9sy
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) August 23, 2023

He Never Lost It

Terry Funk was cutting promos like this at 72 years of age. What a fucking legend. pic.twitter.com/QnnD4rYal2
— Drainmaker 🌧️ 💵 (@DrainBamager) August 23, 2023

He Could Do It All

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

Forever

I don’t care about what they say, Terry Funk will live FOREVER!!!!!

Rest in peace to an absolute legend in this business pic.twitter.com/vnKOuxLs3P
— A Kenny For Your Thoughts (@_kennythoughts) August 23, 2023