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Dory Funk Jr.

Former NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Coach of Champions & 5 Hall of Fames

Former NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Coach of Champions & 5 Hall of Fames

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Dory Funk Jr. Biography

Dory Funk Jr. is an American retired professional wrestler and wrestling trainer. The son of Dory Funk Sr. and brother of Terry Funk, his career in professional wrestling began in January of 1963. Today, 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!.

Funk Jr.'s first match was a victory over Don Fargo in Amarillo, Texas. He went on to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969 in Tampa, Florida and remained NWA World Champion for the next four and a half years, which is the longest uninterrupted reign of any NWA World Champion. He and his brother are the only brothers in history to both hold the title.

Funk Jr. finally lost the NWA World Championship on May 24, 1973 after a hurried recovery from a pickup truck accident. He performed regularly throughout the NWA, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic, Georgia, Florida and Central States regions, through the 1970's and early 1980's. In January 1986, Funk Jr. made his WWF debut in a team alongside his brother Terry.

Funk Jr. also made an appearance as a surprise entrant in the 1996 WWE Royal Rumble match, at entrant number 8, where he was eventually eliminated by Savio Vega.

Funk Jr. is now the Coach of the Funking Conservatory Professional Wrestling School and teaches the Dory Funk Method of Professional Wrestling. Dory's students include Kurt Angle, Matt & Jeff Hardy, Lita , Mickie James, Chris Sabin, Christian Cage, Rhino, Christopher Daniels and many more of the stars of today.

Dory Funk Jr. Speaking Topics

  • Japan life + language (110 trips to Japan since 1969) - NWA World Wrestling Champion - pro wrestling - amateur wrestling - football - Coaching wrestling - horses dogs animal rescue internet - education - college life - Television programming - famous w

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  • What topics does Dory Funk Jr. speak about?

    Dory Funk Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Coaching, Sports.
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Dory Funk Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Japan life + language (110 trips to Japan since 1969) - NWA World Wrestling Champion - pro wrestling - amateur wrestling - football - Coaching wrestling - horses dogs animal rescue internet - education - college life - Television programming - famous w. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dory Funk Jr. for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Dory Funk Jr. generally travels from Ocala, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daniel Cormier, Kim Mulkey, Vontae Johnson, Lindsey Harding and Nicki Collen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dory Funk Jr. for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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