Remembering Terry Funk: Something To Wrestle

[@KervinOP]

Love Bruce’s impression of Terry 😂

[@Nostalgia9478]

one of his best imo

[@TheGoldnDog]

I like it too. Love JR'S tho

[@frankdean7694]

Terry, Cornette and Paul Heyman are the best

[@TedDiabetes]

"I've got beeeer heeere...."

[@ronnieh9822]

U egg suckin 🐕

[@draperdon2018]

The loaded boot story, with the Terry impersonation and the earlier story about crying for Terry and wanting his parents to help him somehow - both made me smile. Good stuff.

[@frankdean7694]

RIP Terry Funk and Windham Rotunda. Terry was a legendary performer respected by all! Taking all those years of bumps. Cutting his skin on the barbed wire and thousands of blades to get color for our entertainment! Thank you!

[@thickerconstrictor9037]

Rough week for the wrestling world that's for sure

[@JT82DETMI]

Terry sounds like the kind of human being we should all want to be. Just a wonderful human being. TY Bruce for the insight on this great man. Rest well, Mr. Funk

[@chachopichardo1879]

Hey Bruce my dad and Terry Funk where both born in 1944 yes I was boron in El Paso Texas in 1981 thanks you doing this for us I hope you see my comment and love it for me please

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

My first time seeing Terry Funk was at nine years old when he attacked Ric Flair, and pile drived him on a table. He was already a LEGEND way before that , but that is when he became a LEGEND to me. Rest In Peace Terry and Bray.

[@danielescalera6638]

Terry Funky winning the ECW title at barely legal 97 was a fond childhood memory of mine. Still remember watching that with friends

[@BonesBrigader]

Was there a guy in wrestling that wanted to entertain you more than Terry Funk? Just something ti think about His late wife was the heart & soul of the doublecross ranch. Would imagine Terry was lost without her to an extent. What gets me is when he passed all i heard was jokes about his 16,000 retirements & thats all they could think of. I know we live in a day & age where we laugh at everything , well i didnt feel like laughing at Terry Funk when i heard he died. Maybe it was love & respect all those years. Wrestling was good to me , im not going to shit on that one bit. Appreciate life while you still have it

[@doug2001]

Bruce is a master storyteller. Damn I enjoyed this episode. I had the pleasure of seeing Terry Funk in passing due to living in Amarillo, TX my entire life. He was one hell of a nice man, and exceeded my expectations. RIP Mr. Funk.

[@OneUltimateWarrior]

🎵Desperado, why don't you come to your senses? You've been out ridin' fences for so long now Oh, you're a hard one I know that you got your reasons These things that are pleasin' you Can hurt you somehow Don't you draw the queen of diamonds, boy She'll beat you if she's able You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet Now it seems to me, some fine things Have been laid upon your table But you only want the ones that you can't get Desperado, oh, you ain't gettin' no younger Your pain and your hunger, they're drivin' you home And freedom, oh freedom well, that's just some people talkin' Your prison is walking through this world all alone Don't your feet get cold in the winter time? The sky won't snow and the sun won't shine It's hard to tell the night time from the day You're losin' all your highs and lows Ain't it funny how the feeling goes away? Desperado, why don't you come to your senses? Come down from your fences, open the gate It may be rainin', but there's a rainbow above you You better let somebody love you (Let somebody love you) You better let somebody love you before it's too late🎵

[@TL2354]

Yawn

[@joshuabowen6919]

A rough week in wrestling first we lose Terry Funk then Bray Wyatt. A heartbreaking week 😢

[@skippythealien9627]

fucking horrible week for sure. honestly it's been a horrible year in general. Iron Sheik, Droz, Jerry Jarrett, Billy Graham...and I feel like i'm missing some others. RIP to everyone

[@Makainternational]

All champions in their own way and entering the big royal rumble in the sky 🌌 ♥️

[@TL2354]

Did we?

[@skippythealien9627]

@@Makainternational imagine in-prime Terry Funk against in-prime Bray Wyatt. RIP to both guys

[@Bubba__Sawyer]

@@TL2354No, he's just making it up for a laugh 🙄👍

[@Ghost-304]

TerryFunk was a legend it’s always great hearing these stories. Stallone really did have great relationship with TerryFunk and was a genius getting the real view of how wrestling works. That went on to Rocky movies along with others with Stallone. Imo Terry Funk came back to wrestling physically bigger after his big Hollywood movies lol. Terry Funk vs Ric Flair match Terry was in great shape. Terry Funk had great ideas in his matches when people laughed at him but only few seen the big pic and were seeing it today in wrestling.

[@dannystory1916]

Thanks for sharing this and doing this episode! Just listened today in 2024. Terry was right! I've had 9 knee surgeries and have needed mine replaced for a few years. I remember that Shotgun Saturday Night episode. I watched it the day it aired. I loved Terry and always drove to see him when he came around. I drove to Jackson, TN 3 Hours each way in 2015 or 2016 when he battled Lawler once more! Wish I had the pleasure to meet him, but I have a couple of signed things from him and some other items. Thanks again for posting this! I was smiling and laughing several times throughout the podcast. Much respect

[@dannystory1916]

Bruce is a great storyteller and paints the picture so vividly, it's almost like I'm there. Thanks again!

[@keithconley982]

That's how u remember someone the good times what make u smile not cry celebrate them not mourn but that's just me

[@aveng7fld]

This is the best listen ever!! RIP Terry Funk!!

[@jamesdriskill5784]

Much like Bruce the reason I fell in love with wrestling was because of the Funks. Especially Sr. and Terry. Loved the Amarillo Territory but sadly there is little video out there. Got the show on a TV station out of Abilene, Texas. First match i ever attended was at the Brownwood Coliseum with Terry main eventing in a Russian Chain match against Cyclone Negro. August 1971. Maybe my greatest memory ever. Before his match Terry was going all over the arena signing autographs. It was all about the fans.

[@Tren87]

Love Terry Funk! Sad the man is gone!

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

My favorite of all time!

[@brenthatcher5748]

The Terry impersonations are spot on and so funny. We all loved the Funker but he is happier now with Vicky.

[@BoondockBrony]

I am late because it's hard for me to word this. I'm 35 and Terry Funk's prime was well before my time. However, he got me into wrasslin. When I saw Terryman from Kinnikuman do the spinning toehold I was like "Man this looks painful and awesome." and well. I was hooked and my anime fandom bled into wrasslin' thanks Terry.

[@Kayfabe-226]

I never liked the way Bruce justified anything Vince did etc but his insights and personal memories of his childhood memories of Funks etc are great and this is a classic episode and tribute to Funks...

[@BING_BONG420]

i def recomend ppl watch the clip of Terry on Shotgun Saturday night lmfao

[@stevecrawford5619]

Bruce your Terry impression had me laughing out loud in my car every time, thank for for just an awesome tribute to a timeless figure in pro wrestling, RIP TERRY FUNK!!!

[@chuckarnold4488]

I appreciate yall doing this. In August 2004 I met Mr. Funk and Mrs. Funk at the show in Memphis, he referenced several times in his book. They were both so nice,, and I'll remember always he shook my hand when he greeted me and again when I departed.

[@girlscome2me]

Bruce talking about watching Terry as a child pleading his mum to help Terry funk as he was getting beat in the ring really hit home being a fan terrys death really hit home on being a fan

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

In my mind's eye Bruce was a five year old Brother Love pleading with his mom to help Terry. 😂

[@thickerconstrictor9037]

Definitely a tough week for the wrestling world. I don't watch much anymore I will go on KZbin and follow a couple people that interest me but I haven't sat down and watched raw or smackdown all the way through in years besides maybe one here and there. But Terry funk was an absolute legend and a hell of a worker. But at least through all the injuries and everything he lived almost 80 years. That is a good life for anyone especially a wrestler and especially a wrestler who beat their body up as bad as Terry funk did. But Bray Wyatt passing at such a young age will always leave the fans wondering what if. As over as he was as many things as he achieved the ball was dropped numerous times with him. Usually through no fault of his own although a couple times it was indeed his fault but he still was a brilliant mind in the business and someone who reinvented themselves over and over and we will never get to see the push and run that he deserved. I can't say I knew him so I'm not like devastated or anyting but I truly feel for his family and friends and the millions of fans who loved him. Rest in peace to both these gentlemen. I don't believe in heaven or an afterlife or God or anyting so I can't say oh they're off wrestling somewhere but their legacy will live on forever.

[@chiseltip]

Rip Funker greatest wrestler ever forever !

[@willsmith625]

Loved this episode-Terry is a top 3 wrestler of all time. Plus, hearing about Texas wrestling is phenomenal. World Class, Houston wrestling, the West Texas scene, the Guerrero’s in El Paso and Joe Blanchard’s San Antonio promotion. The absolute best wrestling ever.

[@travisirius]

As a little kid near Amarillo I saw the Red Raider with the spinning toe hold and wouldn’t quit. Dory Sr jumped in the ring and the RR put the toe hold on the old man. Terry came running in and suffered the same fate. Then the show ended. They were saying Terry can’t get in the ring he’s still in college. It had to be his first “in ring” appearance because it was 1965.

[@joshuaspence3060]

It's been awhile but I'm pretty sure Terry Funk called Todd Pettengill's mother a whore (which is kinda funnier) on that episode of Shotgun Saturday night, not Bret and he brawled with Stone cold to end the show

[@deepblue8143]

Lol that is even funnier! 😅

[@salvagemonster3612]

I thought Terry would live forever. Man was a real legend.

[@tyler_williams330]

Terry, Forever!

[@Anthonys_S]

I think we all feel the same about Windham , I just can’t get my head around it at all, it’s just numb

[@ejbernal2]

Because of some premature comments on the chat, Bruce and Conrad talk about Bray Wyatt at 02:02:00

[@rezsurfer2808]

Pritchards tales make me remember the years with Maxx Payne and Dr Squash some others when i was working the biz. Miss them.

[@TL2354]

Prichard

[@deepblue8143]

​@@TL2354don't put a T in his name, put a T on your back.

[@kennedydelapena8681]

Terry was always a crazy baby face here in Albuquerque New Mexico

[@Jrocc811]

Nash had a good story about Terry and he would rib Terry by always asking him about the movie Roadhouse. Even during a match to which Terry replied "Fuck you Nash." I had a good laugh at that one because i could hear that as Bruce's impersonation voice 😂

[@ishfaqakram8260]

This was one of the best podcasts ever!

[@Mat3840]

I always point to that match between Funk and Race in Houston as proof that Terry Funk was not just a wild man brawler. A great worker in any style of match. It’s one of my fave matches to watch in general. R.I.P. Terry Funk

[@nicholasroque]

Rip terry funk

[@OrcintheBasement]

We need a network show of these angles Bruce is talking about Just amazing stories

[@michaelrose3101]

As well as doing a perfect Terry Funk voice,Bruce also sounds exactly as Harley Race did.Dory Funk Jr is also my reasoning for staying interested in wrestling. He was a heel in Australia in 1967 teaming with The Beast managed by Rudy labelle,who was in fact real life brother of The Beast. Cormier l think was their surname from Canada.

[@mohammadrock4164]

Great Episode something to wrestle with Bruce Prichard 😊😍

[@michaelriverajr8891]

Terry Funk basically put ecw on the map and gave them legitimacy. I remember when he won the ecw title and also his i quit match against flair and the famous match against lawler

[@israelmarquez1126]

I’m from Hereford tx that’s about 35-40 mins from canyon and Amarillo tx. Bruce umbarger is super small, pass through town 😂😂 so don’t worry if you never go

[@The_Sage_of_Six_Paths]

Man it's so sad that Brother Bruce was so into this and celebrating Terry, meanwhile conman sounds like he is checked out. I guess if he's not talking about aew that conman doesn't give a F anymore

[@MrClawmaster]

I noticed that too. I know they tape early but still.

[@rezsurfer2808]

AEW is soemthing ten times better than the other companies. By FAR Better.

[@tylervincent8424]

@@rezsurfer2808 lol, child please.

[@SSJ2Phenom]

​@@tylervincent8424I don't even think AEW qualifies as professional wrestling does it?

[@ejbernal2]

They literally found out that Bray passed right before recording.

[@TheRpf1977]

The funker is in that wrestling wring in the sky

[@commanderjoj6426]

I’d like to that the first match the ultimate Booker in the afterlife books is The Funks (Sr., Jr., and Terry) vs Blackjack, Bray, & Brodie. They’d tear the house down.

[@thebatt6183]

He was a legitimate legend. I've always wondered everyone in wrestling knew about what grizzly Smith Jake's dad did so how did he work for every big territory including WWF wcw ? Because if I owned either of those companies and smith came for a job I'd of broken his neck

[@Phoenix114]

Because the people that owned those companies were probably involved in the same things as Grizzly Smith. So they turned a blind eye

[@deepblue8143]

Good luck with that.

[@falkon7832]

Wow. This was a fun history/wrestling podcast.

[@toddstone5376]

😢love you guys. Thank you for sharing your memories of the hard-core GOAT

[@JO-so4gi]

Hey Bruce, Jon O'Miller here. I was hoping to apply for the assistant writing position, but I unfortunately missed out. I hope the position comes up again. You the best. Sincerely,

[@homersimpson8371]

Excellent episode of STW

[@krossover6642]

Your mother's a hoor lol rest in heaven Terry

[@jayell8253]

Awesome thumbnail.

[@yitzyissacs]

Rip Terry Funk

[@brunnob3]

Thanks for this, guys!

[@kennedydelapena8681]

I remember mad dog Harley Race and Handsome Harley Race and Ricky Romero

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

Damn i would love to drink some beer and eat some burger king with terry... i would had a great conversation with the man.

[@SuperTicklemonsters]

Really solid episode gentlemen. Enjoyed it a lot.

[@eddead4235]

He had best 2 lines go slow go slower and when leno put hogan in armbar they just killed the business

[@dougcrawford6386]

I hope they cover bray

[@LetsGoGiants89]

The Terry Funk match Bruce mentioned kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3W6dZKcn9eYpZosi=BoUWvf4zHVqV1tQd

[@misternewman1576]

His Terry Funk impression is better than Terry lol

[@Big_Drew]

Doot doot doot

[@aggcavan943]

I swore I’d never cry in my garbage truck…….

[@TheRpf1977]

Vince has David Schultz slap out stossel and fires him but Hulk chokes out Belzer and becomes the hugest star in the business

[@MattC78]

So Conrad has his relatives promoting his save with Conrad scam now?

[@Slechy_Lesh]

14:11

[@canuckerjay]

This one’s a bit too much old man tellin stories eyes rolled up in his head leanin back…

[@LinusKnight]

Yeppp,,, JUST Terry died… 🤨

[@ejbernal2]

Why don't you listen to the entire podcast first before commenting.

[@bubepube7792]

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[@scottyblades666]

Bruce is almost on the Hulk Hogan level of lying... almost...

[@terrypace2134]

Because you work at wwe and know the facts right?

[@EwanCumia]

Nobody is on Hogan's level.

[@Fahq2Bish]

Terry Funk's left buttcheek died after that nasty bruise. He writes about it in the book, he says his left cheek kinda just sagged after the injury

[@peartreeproductions77]

This is hands down the best podcast you guys have rest well Mr funk and thank you

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