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A fighter - Dory Funk Jr describes what it was like to wrestle 8-time world champion Exclusive
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Pratyay Ghosh Modified 22 Sep 2022 Follow Us 2 Comments Share Dory Funk Jr was recently interviewed by Bill Apter Dory Funk Jr. recently heaped massive praise on wrestling icon the late Harley Race, calling him "a fighter." Race was one of the toughest competitors to ever enter the squared circle and was an eight-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion.
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He also spent a few years in WWE (then WWF), where he won the 1986 King of the Ring tournament, afte...
He also spent a few years in WWE (then WWF), where he won the 1986 King of the Ring tournament, after which he was dubbed "King" Harley Race. Sportskeeda's very own Bill Apter recently interviewed wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr. During the interaction, he was asked about his matches against the late Harley Race.
Speaking about Harley Race, Funk Jr. described his former opponent as a "fighter."
"Harley Race was a fighter, yeah.
I don't think Harley Race went to university. Maybe he did but he was a fighter.
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There was a whole different story being told if I stepped in the ring with Harley Race," he said. [2...
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Victoria Lopez 5 minutes ago
A WWE Hall of Famer himself, Jack Brisco was also a two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion and had ...
There was a whole different story being told if I stepped in the ring with Harley Race," he said. [2:52 to 3:07] Check out the interview below:
Dory Funk Jr comments on wrestling the legendary Jack Brisco
The late Jack Brisco, brother of WWE legend Gerald Brisco, was considered one of his era's finest in-ring technicians.
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A WWE Hall of Famer himself, Jack Brisco was also a two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion and had ...
A WWE Hall of Famer himself, Jack Brisco was also a two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion and had several memorable matches with Dory Funk Jr. during his career.
While speaking to Bill Apter, Dory Funk Jr. was asked about his matches against Jack Brisco.
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He described wrestling Brisco as a "thrill" and added that apart from wrestling in front of big crow...
He described wrestling Brisco as a "thrill" and added that apart from wrestling in front of big crowds, their matches had also given him a chance to learn from one of the best:
"It was a thrill every time the opportunity came to step in the ring with Jack Brisco because not only did I get to perform in front of some of the largest crowds in World Championship Wrestling but I had the opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business. Jack Brisco was an amateur wrestler at university and came into professional wrestling and every time out with Jack Brisc, it was a thrill," Funk Jr.
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https://t.co/WUYIt2AiRC During a recent interview, Funk Jr. spoke to Sportskeeda about 16-time world...
added. [2:09 to 2:44] CauliflowerAlleyClub@CACReunionThree of the greatest NWA World Heavyweight Champions of all time Dory Funk Jr, Jack Brisco and Harley Race.13515Three of the greatest NWA World Heavyweight Champions of all time Dory Funk Jr, Jack Brisco and Harley Race.
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Don't forget to check out The Last of a Great Breed by Dory Funk Jr. You can grab the book HERE....
https://t.co/WUYIt2AiRC During a recent interview, Funk Jr. spoke to Sportskeeda about 16-time world champion Ric Flair. You can check that out HERE.
Don't forget to check out The Last of a Great Breed by Dory Funk Jr. You can grab the book HERE.
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