Dory Funk Jr. is a famed WWE star who comes from a family wrestlers. His biography explored amid the death of his brother, Terry Funk.
The wrestling world is mourning the death of WWE legend Terry Funk who is known for the longevity of his career – which spanned more than 50 years and included multiple short-lived retirements – and the influential hardcore wrestling style he pioneered in the latter part of his career.
On August 23, 2023, it was reported that WWE Hall of Famer, Terry Funk passed away.
The late pro wrestler has left an incredible legacy behind as a Hall of Famer in the WWE.
Terry comes from a family of wrestlers – with his dad Dory Funk Sr. being a top promoter.
His brother Dory Funk Jr. followed in their footsteps becoming a professional as well.
Survived by the late wrestler is his brother Dory Funk Jr and here’s everything we know about him.
Who is Dory Funk Jr?
Dory Funk Jr (real name: Dorrance Earnest Funk) is a former professional wrestler born on February 3, 1941, in Hammond, Indiana.
He is the brother of the late Terry Funk and their father Dory Funk.
Dory and Terry’s mother was Dorothy Funk Culver.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Dory Jr, wrestled professionally for over 50 years. Funk held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship once.
While wrestling, he and his family opened the Funking Conservatory Professional Wrestling School in Ocala, Florida.
Dory Jr coached WWE wrestlers including Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Lita, Kurt Angle, Ted DiBiase, and many more.
As of August 2023, Dory Jr continues to coach incoming talent at the Florida school.
When did Dory Funk Jr start wrestling?
Dory Funk Jr began his wrestling career in 1963 when he joined his father’s wrestling promotion, Western States Sports.
In 1986, Dory Jr made his WWF debut as a team alongside his brother, Terry.
The Indiana native went on to compete in Extreme Championship Wrestling in 1994.
Due to his successful wrestling career, Dory Jr was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.
Dory Jr retired from the sport in 2017.
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Where is Dory Funk Jr now? Funk is currently the coach of the Funking Conservatory Professional Wrestling School in Ocala, Florida and teaches the Dory Funk Method of Professional Wrestling.
Did Dory Funk Jr ever compete against Terry Funk?
Throughout their long career in wrestling, the Funk brothers hadn’t competed against each other.
However, for most of their active years, the two competed together as a team.
When the two joined the WWF, Terry went on to compete in other franchises while Dory Jr stood.
It wasn’t until 1990, that Terry and Dory Jr returned to the All Japan Pro Wrestling as a team.
The following year, Terry went back to America to compete and Dory Jr partnered up with Al Perez.
In 1994, the two reunited to tag-team in 1994 and once more in 1997 at the Extreme Championship Wrestling promotion.
Who is Dory Funk Jr’s wife?
Throughout Dory Jr’s life, the longtime wrestler married twice. The name of his current wife is Marti Funk and that of his ex-spouse is Jimmie Funk.
Dory married at a young age. In 196, at 19, he tied the knot with his first wife, Jimmie. The former couple married for over 2 decades. They divorced in 1983 after becoming parents to three kids.
While married to Jimmie, Dory Jr met his second wife, Marti, in 1980.
The two tied the knot in 1989 and later welcomed two children.
Dory Jr and Marti have remained married as of August 2023.
How many children does Dory Funk Jr. have?
The 1.88 m wrestler is a father of five. He shares all of his children – three sons and two daughters – with his current wife and ex-spouse.
The names of all of his kids are Adam Dirk Funk, David Funk, Dory Funk, Penny Funk, and Doris Funk.
He shares his first-three kids with his first wife and his last two with his second partner.
What is Dory Funk Jr.’s net worth?
Dory Funk Jr. net worth or net income is estimated to be between $1 Million – $5 Million dollars. He has made such amount of wealth from his primary career as a profession wrestler.
