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"Funk's Wrestling Tales from the Ring" Q & A
Sep 4, 2024 ·
1h 31m 24s
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"Funk's Wrestling Tales from the Ring" Q & A
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Dive into the gritty and passionate world of professional wrestling with none other than the legendary Terry Funk in "Funk's Wrestling Tales: The Terry Funk Chronicles." This exclusive series offers...
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Dive into the gritty and passionate world of professional wrestling with none other than the legendary Terry Funk in "Funk's Wrestling Tales: The Terry Funk Chronicles." This exclusive series offers an unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of Funk's iconic wrestling career. From behind-the-scenes stories to Funk's candid thoughts on the evolution of wrestling, each episode is a treasure trove of insights and anecdotes. Whether you're a long-time wrestling aficionado or a newcomer seeking the raw truth behind the glitz of wrestling, Terry Funk delivers a powerhouse narrative that’s as captivating as his time in the ring. Join us for a walk down memory lane with a man who lived and breathed wrestling, transformed the sport, and never failed to entertain.
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- (00:00 - 01:56) Terry Funk starts the Q&A session impatiently, urging people to buy his book instead of others being sold at the event. He reminisces about a memorable incident where he injured Ric Flair during a wrestling match.
- (02:50 - 05:54) Funk discusses his career in wrestling, emphasizing his love for performing regardless of crowd size. He stresses his belief in his wrestling persona starting from the moment he leaves his house, not just in the ring.
- (06:40 - 07:20) Funk critiques modern wrestling for being different from his era, noting that while today's athletes might be more physically capable, he feels they lack some of the wrestling qualities from the past.
- (08:08 - 10:26) He continues reflecting on various wrestlers from his time, noting their personalities and the larger-than-life characters they portrayed, including Dusty Rhodes and Harley Race.
- (14:03 - 15:38) Towards the end, Funk explains why he didn't participate in the ECW one-night stand event, citing his age and preference to perform well rather than just showing up for the paycheck. He also highlights the essence of ECW as a collective passion project of its wrestlers, rather than just a brand.
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