Dory Funk Jr.

Born: 1941-02-03

Birthplace: Hammond, Indiana, USA

Biography

Dorrance Earnest "Dory" Funk, Jr. is a professional wrestler and wrestling trainer. He is the son of Dory Funk, Sr. and brother of Terry Funk. 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!. Dory is a former world heavyweight champion, having held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship once. To date, he was the fifth longest reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion of all time, holding it for over four years. In addition, he also held the major heavyweight titles (but not officially recognized as World Titles): WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship once, the CWA World Heavyweight Championship once. He is also a 2009 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee.

Known For

Paradise Alley
WrestleMania II
The History of the World Heavyweight Championship
Beyond the Mat
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
WWE Badd Blood: In Your House
WWE Royal Rumble 1996
WCW Slamboree 1993
NWA Starrcade 1983
ECW WrestleFest: 50 Years of Funk

Top Movie Credits

Paradise Alley Wrestler
WrestleMania II Hoss Funk
The History of the World Heavyweight Championship Himself
Beyond the Mat Self
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time Dory Funk Jr.
WWE Badd Blood: In Your House Himself
WWE Royal Rumble 1996 Dory Funk Jr.
WCW Slamboree 1993 Dory Funk Jr.
NWA Starrcade 1983 Writer
ECW WrestleFest: 50 Years of Funk Himself