Dory Funk Jr. is a retired professional wrestler and trainer, born on February 3, 1941. He is best known for his time in the wrestling industry during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. He comes from a wrestling family, as his father was Dory Funk Sr., a well-known wrestler in his own right.
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Dory Funk Jr. gained prominence in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and other wrestling promotions. He is particularly recognized for his time as the NWA World Heavyweight Champion, a title he held for over four years from 1969 to 1973. This is one of the longest reigns in the history of that championship.
After retiring from active wrestling, Dory Funk Jr. transitioned into training new wrestlers. He established the Funking Conservatory, a wrestling school in Ocala, Florida, where he has trained numerous wrestlers who went on to achieve success in various wrestling promotions, including WWE and other international circuits.
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Dory Funk Jr. is also known for his technical wrestling skills and his ability to tell compelling in-ring stories. He’s a respected figure in the wrestling community and has left a lasting impact on the sport through his contributions both as a performer and as a trainer.
Why was Dory Funk called Hoss?
Dory was nicknamed “Hoss” in his school days and Vince loved the name. He was eventually renamed Hoss Funk something that Dory actually liked.
Dory Funk Jr. was sometimes referred to as “Hoss” due to the term’s usage in professional wrestling. “Hoss” is a slang term that has been used in wrestling to describe a big, strong, tough, and rugged wrestler. It’s a term that often conveys a sense of power and physicality.
In Dory Funk Jr.’s case, his wrestling style and physique fit the “Hoss” description, and it became a nickname associated with him during his wrestling career.
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.
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