Dory Funk Jr.: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Dory Funk Jr., with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Dorrance Earnest Funk was born in Hammond, Indiana on February 3, 1941, and he is currently 84 years old.

He is currently a Chairman, working for All Japan Pro Wrestling.

He is the co-founder of the Funkin' Conservatory.

Dory Funk Jr. was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Funks), in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2006 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2005 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Dory Funk Jr. Profile Index

Profile Info

Gender Male
Real Name Dorrance Earnest Funk
Ring Names
- Dory Funk Jr. ( August 31, 1986 - November 28, 2018)
- Hoss Funk ( February 10, 1986 - August 30, 1986)
- Dory Funk Jr. ( July 29, 1984 - February 9, 1986)
- The Masked Outlaw ( May 9, 1984 - July 28, 1984)
- Dory Funk Jr. ( January 10, 1963 - May 8, 1984)
Born February 3, 1941 (age 84)
Nationality United States
Birth Place Hammond, Indiana
Billed From
- The Double Cross Ranch ( January 10, 1963 - Present)
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight
- 250 lbs (113 kg)
Nicknames The Great Texan; The Long Tall Texan
Notes He is the co-founder of the Funkin' Conservatory.

Career History

Roles
- Chairman ( October 27, 2013 - Present)
- Part Time Wrestler ( August 24, 2024 - August 24, 2024)
- Promoter ( June 15, 2001 - July 15, 2017)
- Part Time Wrestler ( February 22, 1997 - November 28, 2018)
- Coach ( January 1, 1991 - November 28, 2018)
- Wrestler ( January 10, 1963 - February 21, 1997)
- Promoter ( June 4, 1973 - December 31, 1979)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
Promotion AJPW	November 29, 2018	Present
Promotion FMW E	August 24, 2024	August 24, 2024
Promotion AJPWBrand Heavyweight	October 27, 2013	November 28, 2018
Promotion AJPWBrand Heavyweight	February 17, 2008	March 1, 2008
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	October 7, 2001	October 13, 2001
Promotion NWA	February 3, 1996	January 24, 1999
Promotion AJPWBrand Heavyweight	October 19, 1990	October 18, 1996
Promotion ECW	June 24, 1994	September 24, 1994
Promotion SMW	May 22, 1994	August 6, 1994
Promotion WWA KS	February 2, 1989	February 2, 1989
Promotion AJPWBrand Heavyweight	December 2, 1977	December 11, 1987
Promotion CWF	May 9, 1987	November 14, 1987
Promotion JCP	July 1, 1987	November 9, 1987
Promotion NWA	May 9, 1987	November 9, 1987
Promotion WWF	February 10, 1986	August 30, 1986
Promotion CWF	July 29, 1984	April 28, 1985
Promotion NWA	January 10, 1963	April 28, 1985
Promotion JCP	March 7, 1982	April 21, 1985
Promotion AWA	September 28, 1984	February 24, 1985
Promotion CWF	July 5, 1976	October 3, 1982
Promotion CSW, SLWC	June 12, 1982	August 6, 1982
Promotion SWCW	January 10, 1979	January 3, 1982
Promotion CWA	March 30, 1981	May 18, 1981
Promotion SLWC	May 16, 1964	November 7, 1980
Promotion BTW DETROIT	August 19, 1978	June 28, 1980
Promotion WSS	January 10, 1963	February 7, 1980
Promotion GAC	March 19, 1976	January 28, 1979
Promotion GCW	November 23, 1978	January 12, 1979
Promotion GCW	February 28, 1969	June 25, 1976
Promotion AJPWBrand Heavyweight	July 11, 1973	December 18, 1975
Promotion BTW DALLAS	February 5, 1975	October 14, 1975
Promotion CWF	January 1, 1969	June 14, 1975
Promotion GAC	August 15, 1969	September 20, 1974
Promotion JCP	February 18, 1969	November 22, 1973
Promotion CSW	March 25, 1969	June 30, 1973
Promotion BTW HAWAII	August 27, 1969	March 7, 1973
Promotion BTW DALLAS	January 17, 1972	January 11, 1973
Promotion PNW	October 21, 1969	November 7, 1972
Promotion NWA TRI STATE	May 2, 1971	July 27, 1972
Promotion JWA	November 28, 1969	December 12, 1971
Promotion GCCW	October 26, 1971	October 26, 1971
Promotion STAMPEDE	June 6, 1969	July 15, 1971
Promotion NWA HOLLYWOOD	July 16, 1969	April 23, 1971
Promotion MID AMERICA	March 17, 1969	June 22, 1970
Promotion BTW DALLAS	March 2, 1970	May 29, 1970
Promotion WCW AUSTRALIA	January 20, 1967	April 7, 1967
Promotion WCW AUSTRALIA	March 5, 1965	June 5, 1965

Images History

Jul 2016
Apr 2009
Feb 1986
Jul 1984
May 1984
Jan 1979
Jul 1973
Jan 1963
Face / Heel Turns

Alignment from to
Face June 24, 1994 August 24, 2024
Heel January 10, 1963 June 23, 1994

Alignment	from	to
Face	June 24, 1994	August 24, 2024
Heel	January 10, 1963	June 23, 1994

Finishers
- Cloverleaf
- Piledriver
- Spinning toe hold
Theme Songs
- Theme Song "He Gave His All (Legends of Wrestling theme)", by Jimmy Hart and Howard Helm - Team ( December 3, 2001 - June 22, 2004)
- Theme Song "Spinning Toe Hold", by Creation - Team ( December 2, 1977 - December 11, 1987)

Titles & Accomplishments

Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2009, Groups , The Funks
- NWA Hall of Fame - Year 2006, Individual
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2005, Modern Era
National Wrestling Alliance
- 1 NWA World Heavyweight Championship
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 2 NWA International Heavyweight Championship
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 4 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Terry Funk)
- 2 NWA Florida Television Championship
- 1 NWA International Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (1 with Terry Funk, 1 with David Von Erich)
Continental Wrestling Association
- 1 CWA World Heavyweight Championship
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Terry Funk)
International Championship Wrestling
- 1 ICW Heavyweight Championship
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
- 2 NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship
NWA Hollywood Wrestling
- 1 NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship
- 3 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Terry Funk)
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles Version) (with Terry Funk)
New England Wrestling Alliance
- 1 NEWA North American Heavyweight Championship
Southwest Championship Wrestling
- 1 SCW Southwest Heavyweight Championship
- 1 SCW World Tag Team Championship (with Terry Funk)
St. Louis Wrestling Club
- 1 NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship
Stampede Wrestling
- 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (Calgary version) (with Larry Lane)
Western States Sports
- 2 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Amarillo version)
- 2 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Terry Funk)
- 1 NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (Amarillo version)
- 6 NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (2 with Ricky Romero, 2 with The Super Destroyer, 1 with Ray Candy, 1 with Larry Lane)
- 2 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (with Terry Funk)
- 3 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Amarillo version) (with Terry Funk)
World Wrestling Council
- 1 WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship
- 1 WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship
- 1 WWC World Tag Team Championship (with Terry Funk)
Other Titles
- 1 New York Heavyweight Championship
Other Accomplishments
- Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 1995)
- St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2008)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2011)
- International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2022)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Winner (1977, 1979, 1982 - with Terry Funk)
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Technical Award (1977 - with Terry Funk)
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Teamplay Award (1980 - with Terry Funk)
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Distinguished Service Medal Award (1984 - with Terry Funk)
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Skill Award (1985 - with Giant Baba)
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Technique Award (1986, 1987 - with Terry Funk)
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Excellent Team Award (1990 - with Terry Funk)
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Teamwork Award (1991 - with Al Perez)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Other honoree (1998)
- Cauliflower Alley Club Lou Thesz Award (2019)
- GCW NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (1978 - with Terry Funk)
- PWI Match of the Year (1973 - vs. Harley Race, 24/05)
- PWI Match of the Year (1974 - vs. Jack Brisco, 27/01)
- PWI Stanley Weston/Lifetime Achievement Award (2014)
- Tokyo Sports Match of the Year (1980 - with Terry Funk vs. Giant Baba and Jumbo Tsuruta, 11/12)
- 9° in the PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with Terry Funk)

Teams & Relations

Tag Teams & Stables
- The Funks - Terry Funk, Dory Funk Sr. ( April 12, 1963 - August 27, 2005)
- Dory Funk Jr. and David Von Erich - David von Erich ( January 2, 1982 - May 24, 1982)
- Dory Funk Jr. and Larry Lane - Larry Lane ( July 30, 1976 - February 7, 1981)
- Dory Funk Jr. and Ricky Romero - Ricky Romero ( July 18, 1963 - July 23, 1976)
Managers
Family
- Terry Funk - Brother
- Dory Funk Sr. - Father