Episode 20: TMPT Special Feature: TERRY FUNK TRIBUTE

Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast

Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling

Wrestling, Sports

4 • 728 Ratings

🗓️ 5 September 2023

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz, as he pays tribute to one of the all time most influential wrestlers, and one of the all time greats, Terry Funk. In addition to an interview John had back in 2017 with Terry Funk, which will be aired on this episode, you will also hear some classic moments from his career. RIP Terry Funk.

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0:00.0	The WWE family is sadden to learn of the passing of one of the most iconic figures in sports entertainment.
0:11.0	WWE Hall of Famer, Terry Funk.
0:19.0	I didn't want to be president. I didn't want to be president.
0:22.3	I didn't want to be anything.
0:24.0	I knew what I wanted to be since I could walk.
0:26.9	I wanted to wrestle.
0:29.7	Born into a wrestling family, Terry Funk
0:32.7	burst onto the scene with his brother, Dory Funk Jr.
0:36.1	As part of their father's homegrown promotion in Amarillo, Texas.
0:40.0	The Funk's are legends.
0:41.4	I've always looked up to Terry Funk.
0:43.0	I love watching him work in the ring.
0:44.8	I love the unpredictability.
0:46.3	Get out of him!
0:48.3	Get out of him!
0:50.6	Unbelievable work ethic, and Terry Funk was a great,
0:53.6	great performer. I learned a lot from Terry Funk was a great, great performer.
0:55.1	I learned a lot from Terry Funk.
0:57.0	Terry's rugged, no-nonsense style captivated the NWA audience, catapulting him to great success.
1:04.8	Terry Buck has just achieved the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.
1:10.0	I'm going to go ahead and prove to you people that I will be the finest champion that this world has ever seen.
1:18.5	Terry's popularity captured the attention of Hollywood.
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