Terry Funk: More Than Just Hardcore
Terry Funk
244 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 1596701595
ISBN13:
Language: English
Publish: August 1, 2006
He’s been a fixture in professional wrestling for five decades. He’s plied his trade around the world, building a legion of fans spanning multiple generations. He’s held the NWA Heavyweight title, and helped introduce a hardcore wrestling style that you see in the WWE and Japan today. He’s made his mark in Hollywood, and acting in film and television. He’s Terry Funk, and he’s more than just hardcore.Terry More Than Just Hardcore is the life story of one of professional wrestling’s most enduring and endearing figures. Terry talks about growing up in a wrestling family, including running a wrestling promotion with his father, Dory Funk Sr., and teaming with his brother and former fellow NWA Heavyweight champion, Dory Jr. Terry shares humorous road stories and anecdotes from his memorable feuds with Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair, Mick Foley, Jerry Lawler, and many more. He shares his views on the wrestling business today, and why his retirements do not stick.