Was Terry Funk an NWA Champion? How long was Terry Funk NWA Champion? When did Terry Funk retire?
Sarah Oconnor
Updated on January 03, 2026
American professional wrestler Terrence Funk was born on June 30, 1944, and passed away on August 23, 2023. He was renowned for his long career, which lasted more than 50 years and had several brief retirements, as well as the innovative hardcore wrestling style he developed in the latter stages of his career. One of the all-time great professional wrestlers is thought of him.
The ECW World Heavyweight Championship, NWA World Heavyweight Championship, USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship, WWF World Tag Team Championship, and ECW World Television Championship are among the titles held by Funk. Three times, he served as the main attraction at ECW’s annual pay-per-view event, November to Remember. In addition to WWE, WCW, NWA, and Hardcore, Funk has been honored by numerous halls of fame.
Was Terry Funk an NWA Champion?
He won the heavyweight title of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) in 1975, as well as the Extreme belt Wrestling (ECW) belt in 1993 and once again in 1997. In 2017, he competed in his final match after 52 years of wrestling.
How long was Terry Funk NWA Champion?
In 1975, Terry Funk defeated Brisco’s elder brother Jack to win the NWA heavyweight championship, which he held for 420 days.
When did Terry Funk retire?
Before he ultimately retired in September 2017, Funk would frequently leave the ring after retirement just to return.
