Back to the Territories #07 | Terry Funk | Amarillo
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 Published On Premiered Aug 23, 2023

The hard-nosed Amarillo territory of yesteryear can have its roots traced to one man... Dory Funk, Sr. A star in the ring and a highly respected promoter and owner, Dory Sr. churned out talents that would go on to be superstars both in the ring and as bookers. Texans looking for no-frills pro wrestling in the mid-century looked no further than Dory's towns.

But an even more remarkable thing happened as Dory Sr. gave the world to strapping young bucks that would not only go on to national prominence as a tag team but also both became NWA World Champions. This feat is unprecedented and one of those sons, Terry Funk, is there to take us back in time to the Amarillo territory of the Funk family.

Join our resident mad scientist, Jim Cornette, and get ready to hop in and hit another territory of the past!!!

00:00 - Introductions
00:14 - Dory Funk Sr. And Amarillo Wrestling
11:48 - The Evolution of UFC and Wrestling
25:05 - West Texas Sports and Travel
31:17 - Zales and Wrestling Promoters
46:36 - Texas Death Match and Wrestling Stories
1:02:46 - Stories From the Wrestling Business
1:11:00 - Wrestlers
1:21:00 - Wrestling Legends Talk NWA Title Success
1:33:50 - Memorable Stories and Riots in Wrestling
1:45:18 - Career Highlights and Memories in Wrestling
1:51:59 - In-Ring Performers and Suspension of Disbelief
1:57:37 - The Evolution of Wrestling in Amarillo
2:11:57 - Reflections and Farewell in the Territories

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