Back to the Territories #07 | Terry Funk | Amarillo

[@zlinedavid]

Nice gesture Sean, class act as always. And rest in peace Terry. Thanks for the years of entertainment you provided. Won’t ever be forgotten.

[@louisn1368]

Terry passed away? When did this happen damn man rip terry funk

[@zlinedavid]

@@louisn1368 Just yesterday. 😔

[@MadMetalhead]

Sean, a class act? Apparently you never saw him laugh in Roddy Piper's face after he told Sean he got sexually assaulted.

[@niteporter]

Rest In Peace Terry Funk. Thank you so much for everything. Sean Oliver you're the man.

[@richardclark7224]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@msoileau83]

RIP Terry Funk. And Sean Oliver is an excellent wrestling historian and, um, journalist? Interviewer? Well Sean rocks.

[@WretchPlays]

Class act, Sean & crew.

[@That90sShow]

By profiting from a dead guy?

[@maxxdahl6062]

@@That90sShowNot everything is a nefarious conspiracy. Touch grass.

[@zlinedavid]

@@That90sShow 1) The video was made when he was very much alive, obviously. Terry was aware it would be used to generate profit for KC and was/is paid accordingly. 2) The video was behind KC’s paywall until yesterday. The sleazy thing would have been to run a “special discount subscription” to see it. Instead, he released it free, and on viewers like me that pay for YT Premium, he isn’t even getting any ad hits from it. Go schedule your rectal-cranial extraction and as was said…touch grass.

[@RemoWilliams1227]

​@@zlinedavidyou I like

[@lashongriffin5219]

Rest in Peace Terry Funk.🙏

[@ThoughtPolice007]

Sean " The Pride Of New Jersey" Oliver pulls another clutch class act, thank you Sean

[@Copperstoned]

Rest in Peace, Desperado! Thank you for the wonderful childhood memories! Without you, I never would have known the essence of what a pro-wrestler is supposed to be and what pro-wrestling should and could be! Charisma, story-telling, moves, psychology, building oneself up from the ground up, fighting back, the lineage, impact on business, longevity, promos and that soothing voice, everything about Terry Funk exuded vibes of a legendary stature. 🙏

[@DJWreckAlot]

Death is consistent, a legacy is the thing you work for. I bet Adam funk couldn't imagine over 100 years later his grandson would be remembered and appreciated more than anything he could imagine. To make your ancestors proud and to continue life is the main job of human. I love and miss you already, Terry funk! RIP forever, you worked on your legacy, and your forever known as one of the best!

[@edwells4769]

True. Ancestor worship as some call it is the only religion worth a damn

[@Biffo316]

Thanks for everything Funker. Truly one of the greatest of all time

[@GuitarAnthony]

God bless you, Terry. Your dad and Gary Hart are waiting at the gates for you.

[@Makainternational]

Pearly gates 😉

[@theangryleftist]

Those don’t exist lol

[@ludwigfan3013]

He's finally reunited with his wife too

[@briansolo]

@@theangryleftistyou must be fun at parties.

[@givemebackmypurse.6894]

According to the Bible anyone that died after Jesus' resurrection doesn't go to heaven until Jesus returns to earth, so therefore No one could be waiting at the gates for him.

[@cstomp1]

Terry Funk is an absolute icon. Top 5 wrestler easily. What a body of work he's left us. I implore everyone to check it out. A truly special performer. RIP Terry.

[@joeysimpson4020]

Thank you for this Sean. And Long Live Terry Funk. He sacrificed everything to entertain us all

[@nmitch3150]

RIP to one of the greatest wrestlers ever! So much love and respect for Terry Funk and all the Funk family ❤️❤️

[@stevenzack1497]

Just a wonderful conversation. Not an interview, a conversation between two friends. The Funk family , Dory Sr., Dory Jr., and Terry were the most believable wrestlers of the last seventy years. "Middle Aged And Crazy". R.I.P. Terry. God bless you Jim Cornette.

[@fayezfawzi3255]

I am Really sad right now. RIP to a TRUE ICON. Terry Funk has passed away but he will never ever be forgotten.

[@RemoWilliams1227]

Never ever.

[@Trill_4_Life]

RIP Terry Funk. Thank you for the memories 🙏🏾

[@wallacedequaine5904]

Rest easy Mr. Terry Funk, thanks for all the great memories. The sport of pro wrestling lost a true legend… one of my all time favourite stars in the ring ❤

[@drewstar8611]

RIP to truly one of the absolute GOATS of professional wrestling!!!

[@airfixx_8952]

RiP to a TRUE legend.... We'll miss you, Funker!

[@dealt]

God bless the Funk family

[@atthecabin4995]

This is a great shoot. Watched this a bunch of times. 🙏

[@aiHappiness]

What an Absolute Legend ! Rest in Peace Terry

[@frankbank0892]

It's crazy seeing him here still looking pretty good and youthful but how he aged rapidly in a few short years. When I was a kid and first heard him speak in his normal voice I was fascinated by how soft-spoken he was.

[@adamhamlette8707]

I love that Billy Bob Thornton story 😂 RIP Champ.

[@willymassey8273]

Its a different Billy Thorton, Billy Bob Thornton is not from texas.

[@DrSprigs]

@@willymassey8273 its not a different person , google it.

[@tomtalker2000]

This was a great interview between these two. Jimmy Cornette is probably one of THE BRIGHTEST individuals when it comes to this business and it's history. I don't think there is anything he doesn't know. And Terry god bless you brother. You were a stand up guy in this business and all the memories you left us with. There will never be another like you that's for sure. I hope your resting peacefully now with your wife. And a big THANK YOU for everything you did for your fans.

[@Calvin-yo6lc]

Every time we lose a legend, we lose a large part of wrestling history

[@markl5998]

Thats true.

[@zlinedavid]

That’s why I’m glad there are some archived video interviews like this. It can’t capture everything, but at least there’s some being recorded.

[@g7721]

As a big Tito Santana fan, it warms my heart that he was one of the first names that Funk dropped when he referenced the west Texas state football guys turned wrestlers

[@brodykossler239]

A few of the greatest minds in wrestling ever right here. You can definitely see the admiration in Cornette’s eyes. RIP Funkster.

[@PittheadX]

"My eye, my eye, my eye"... is finally closed. RIP The Funker.

[@backseatsauceman1]

My eye!!

[@DonSmith2323]

RIP Mr.Terry Funk thanks for all the great matches and memories never to be forgotten. In my opinion top 5 alltime best pure Wrestlers...

[@mikecook8712]

I got the privilege of calling Terry and Vick neighbors and friends...we miss them both dearly around here.

[@Imperialspy]

RIP Terry Funk

[@jeffnettleton3858]

Terry must have had a sick horse. RIP

[@YogsenForfoth]

God bless Terry Funk. That man LIVED to entertain people. He dedicated nearly his entire life to the craft of professional wrestling. I will cherish the memories I have of watching his matches when I was a kid for the rest of my life. Rest easy, Terry. You’ve earned that ride out into the sunset. ❤️🥺

[@Evs78101]

Everyone down here in Texas is feeling Terrys loss :( one of the GOATs. A true badass

[@ryyanhyyland9020]

Love Terry Funk.

[@joshniner1481]

RIP Terry funk thanks for everything plus some a real og

[@leopoldvonwinterfeld5801]

Thank you for everything, Funker! One of the absolute greatest to ever do it. Rest in Peace, Terry!

[@RagingBallHighWycombe]

I can't make you believe Wrestling is real, but I can definitely mske you believe that I am real! RIP Terry ❤

[@IanIsrael]

R.I.P. Terry Funk.

[@bradleymcconnell470]

Been listening to his audiobook for a bit and just wanted to hear Terry's voice. RIP to a great wrestler and a better man. A true role model for people. He was a legend

[@justinmoessinger6977]

Thank you so much for making this available, it was an absolute treat to watch. Rest In Peace Terry.

[@devoncutmore]

What a treasure Terry funk was , Rip . I have an autographed ljn wwf figure of his . I wish I'd started collecting years ago. All my childhood heroes are dying 😢

[@bradkrapff4007]

Thank you so much for posting

[@packpock4369]

God Bless you Terry Funk Rest in Peace. Thank you for everything!!

[@WDWproject]

Absolutely gutted tonight. RIP Legend.

[@alanjohnsonbmw]

Terry Funk - Forever!

[@craigmorse5685]

Rest In Peace Terry. A true legend. My condolences to the family.

[@sspeller7]

Went to sleep watching this last night, had no idea The Funker had passed until this morning :( True legend in every sense of the word.

[@jonbourgoin182]

Cornette must have written that glorious intro himself right?

[@bulldogfan17]

According to his book, Sean says Corny was responsible for pretty much everything to do with Back to the Territories. Especially the intros.

[@TonyRichards]

I’m in tears watching this again. One of my favorite interviews ever. I first saw Terry Funk live during his run with Jerry Lawler in Louisville, Evansville and Memphis in 1981. I had seen him in the wrestling mags, but once I saw Terry live, he became right up there at the top of my favorite list. Not long after, around 1984, I began tape trading so I could see Terry and Dusty Rhodes’ violent feuds in Florida, or Dory & Terry tag in Georgia, and finally I got to see the Japan stuff through tape trading. I remember thinking in 1993, during the ECW stuff that I wish Terry had retired, because I thought he had taken so much abuse, we wouldn’t have him much longer. With Terry departing this life, we only have his brother Dory Jr, Tommy Rich, Ron Gavin and Ric Flair as the original, great NWA World Champions. I know you are thrilled to be back with your life long love Vicki, just know we appreciate and love you for who you are and all you did for us in the Pro Wrestling business. Thank God we have KZbin and it’s library of Terry Funk, one of the masters of the craft of Pro Wrestling. RIP Desperado, see you down the road.

[@johnjankowski6814]

Terry Funk is one of the wrestlers that should be included in everyone's "Mt Rushmore" of wrestling...God bless you brother, truly one of my favorites of all time, an icon, a legend...the best..you will be missed incredibly!

[@chriscarnage9467]

I never got to see Terry much due to being born in 94 but thanks in part to Cornette, other wrestling vets on podcasts, and the few ECW fan made docs I've watched, I feel like I've learned a lot about him and his career. RIP Terry, thanks for your countless contributions to the pro wrestling business.

[@oneubrow]

Rest In Peace to the Funker,thank you Sean

[@user-uo1qr6vn1q]

Two legends. My eyes got wet hearing about Terry & they’ll be a river if I live long enough to see Corny go as well.

[@edwells4769]

This is where Cornette shines, shame most of what he does now is clickbait and trolling instead of history.

[@andrewramsdale]

@@edwells4769he’s doing some history from his early years he just finished December 83

[@spiteu9272]

It is amazing to see how reserved Cornette is with Mr. Funk. Normally on his podcast or even in other KC videos you can't get him to shut up or keep on topic with an answer, which we all love no shade thrown in this comment. You can just see and hear the reverence Mr. Cornette has for Funk and when Terry starts asking him "How did that happen. why was that?" Jim has the answer and Terry is amused and agrees. RIP to a legend. Let's hope Corney out lives Russo simply because Jimmy has more worth and that is on full display here when a legend like Terry Funk even recognizes Jim Cornettes knowledge and respect for wrestling.

[@TheHannibalTV]

Good stuff RIP Terry

[@TheKZOShow]

Pure gold as always and RIP old Cowboy. I'm glad you stuck to your trade and didn't go to barber college. Now you can nurse a sick horse all day without worrying about being a knight or having to throw yourself through barbedwire.

[@telephotousa]

RIP to one of the best to ever lace up wrestling boots. Heel or face, technical or hardcore, Terry gave us everything he had every night, all over the world. He loved wrestling and kept doing it longer than he probably should have, because he couldn’t give up doing what he loved. Thanks. And rest easy.

[@jkokubu1984]

Loved Terry so much. One of the greatest ever.🤟🏻

[@Mycosyco1]

I grew up in the Central States and got to see a chain match between Dory SR. and Bob Orton SR.! I can still see it in my mind!

[@ReallyBigBrother]

R.I.p Terry 🙏

[@Newbobdole]

Oh wow! RIP Terry. You are an integral part of pro wrestling history worldwide!

[@briankolstee7814]

Terry Funk lives on through his legacy. It's always sad to see a legend like him pass. He was one of those rare wrestlers that made you believe the story being told. He held character and made an impression on me when I first started watching wrestling. He will be sorely missed. God rest you sir.

[@needsaride15126]

This is by far. One of the best wrestling interviews ever.

[@thegreatattila]

The timing couldn’t be better. RIP to one of the GOATs.

[@BareKnuckleBrawls]

I just saw the news. That's so sad. Part of me is sad at the news of his passing but in an equal way I'm content knowing that all the physical pain that Terry was in later in life has finally been lifted from him. A great man, an equally great wrestler, and one of the funniest old guys in the business. Rest in peace Terry, this world never quite deserved someone as good as you.

[@catrakes5276]

Thanks Mr Oliver. Rip Terry . . Always entertaining from matches to commentary movies to shoots

[@chuck1804]

WHAT an interview! Terry was such an interesting man, in and outside of the ring. RIP Funker.

[@c-money6430]

Rest in peace Funkster. Thanks for all the amazing matches.

[@lakerat3]

This was great RIP Terry!

[@troystemen2960]

The Funk family started out in Hammond, IN. Amazing stories from the legendary Terry Funk. RIP!

[@bradmannering1659]

Rip Terry one of greatest ever

[@azure1259]

Such an entertaining and legendary wrestler. Tough as nails with a kind heart, one of those crazy older guys that inspired so many young people by being tougher and braver than men decades younger. Terry in ECW was like a legendary sensei, him being older just made it even more inspiring. Also the ring gear in later life was so iconic, the striped tights, bandana and Funk U shirt, a classic look for an enduring legend. Incredible life and legacy.

[@annualgiftman9472]

Love Terry, so nice : )

[@ahorrio]

The best wrestling show ever...watch them all...Sean you need to do more episodes.

[@brettrossi034]

Thank you for this Sean, we love you man! Rest in Peace Terry Funk you absolute LEGEND! We all love you dearly

[@Hank-g3k]

He was so cool! As an older gentlemen he was down to earth

[@dmac3183]

Awesome Sean and team, Terry was awesome. RIP Mr Funk sir it was a pleasure watching.

[@animalunleashed3812]

We use G.O.A.T. far too often nowadays, but with all due respect to the Nature Boy, Terry Funk is the Professional Wrestling G.O.A.T.! The world will miss you Terry. Rest well brother.

[@doubles7533]

Rest easy legend

[@joshsterling4983]

Terry Funk R.I.P. Thanks for the fantastic memories.

[@chachi958-rg8ju]

Hard pressed to think of anyone more influential globally than Terry. Unfortunate how he wasn't adored in the States as he was in Japan. R.I.P.

[@ikeyschultz4969]

RIP Legend.

[@johngallagher72]

RIP ...condolences to his family and friends.

[@jasonsheffield8142]

He was the true GOAT!!

[@gordonjones1331]

we lost a true ICON, RIP You will be missed😢

[@danielfryer8768]

When it came to hardcore wrestling Terry Funk was the only thing bigger than ECW.

[@danielburger1775]

Chuck Taylor is bigger than ECW

[@ayylienn]

RIP Terry 🥺

[@djsmithson7447]

Thank you so much for adding this today.

[@polopopolo2197]

God bless you, you ole crazy Texan. Probably looking to Suplex God!. Rest in peace and thank you for all the years you entertained us. don’t go to hard-core with God!

[@ozzythecats]

Thank you for this Sean. RIP Terry.

[@S.M.O.K.E.Y.V.O.L.]

Wrestling just lost one of the best to ever lace up a pair of wrestling boots. RIP Chainsaw Funk

[@dogleg]

Terry gave us everything he had. Thank you, Terry.

[@kenhill3230]

A true legend. I first started watching wrestling as a kid about 79-80 GCW. Terry was funny but kind of scary as he seemed crazy as hell. I saw him and Dory Jr several times in Fl and they were kind of my favorite bad guys. It is jarring to see his earlier work on YT as he wrestled scientific and was a face. RIP Terry.

[@adamsmith2758]

Someone needs to put these Cornette intros into a compilation and get them in a hall of fame

[@sinfultugboat6051]

Damn man. Just found out terry funk died on my birthday. What horrible news. Always loved watching terry funk in ecw.

[@walls2ink]

I just heard 😢 ...thank you Sean for uploading this ❤

[@matthewthomas9194]

FUKNK university will live on!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@terrellepps9548]

R.I.P. Terry Funk. In my opinion, professional wrestling had died today.

[@michaelkaminski84]

Thanks everyone, for making this available.