Booker T honors Dory Funk Jr. on Hall of Fame podcast
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:54 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Booker T paid tribute to Dory Funk Jr. on the "Hall of Fame" podcast one week after Funk's passing. Funk, a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion, left a lasting impact on wrestling in the United States and Japan. Booker emphasized Funk's contributions to the sport and his legacy within Texas wrestling. Both are notable figures in wrestling history, with Funk inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 and Booker in 2013 and 2019. Booker expressed admiration for Funk's significant role in shaping the next generation of wrestlers.
- •Booker T paid respects to Dory Funk Jr. on August 13, 2026.
- •Funk passed away one week prior to Booker's tribute.
- •Both wrestlers are part of the WWE Hall of Fame.
- •Funk was known for contributions in US and Japan wrestling.
- •Booker T recognizes Funk's role in mentoring new wrestlers.
- 7:54 PMWrestling Inc — WWE's Booker T Pays His Respects To The Late Dory Funk Jr.
"WWE Hall of Famer Booker T pays his respects to a fellow Hall of Famer and Texas wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr., one week after Funk passed away
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WWE•Oct 3, 2026, 4:00 PMMJF Contemplates Lessons Learned During First AEW World Title Run
WWE•Oct 3, 2026, 3:44 PMKam Stout 'saw the green grass,' didn't look back in 7th Claymont win
WWE•Oct 3, 2026, 3:33 PMWhy WWE officials are now ‘unhappy’ with The Rock after his comments on AEW this week
WWE•Oct 3, 2026, 3:00 PMWWE's Cody Rhodes Says He Was On The Set Of Street Fighter When Second Child Was Born
WWE•Oct 3, 2026, 2:00 PMThe IInspiration find replacement for Jessie McKay
WWE•Oct 3, 2026, 1:30 PMAEW Star Steven Borden Explains When He Decided To Pursue Pro Wrestling