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Steve Corino Coaches

Former NWA World Heavyweight champion and WWE NXT producer Steve Corino stop in at the Funking Conservatory Dojo Sunday and spent more than two hours coaching. Dory funks wrestlers picked a ton of tips and wrestled a couple of matches for Corino. One tip Corino…

Dory at NXT

The crowd was excited to see Former NWA World Heavy Weight champion and Wrestling Hall of Famer Dory Funk Jr. Saturday night when he joined NXT producer and former NWA world Heavy Weight Champion Steve Corino at the NXT match in Citrus Springs. Of course…

The paintings of the Reverend John E. McKinley

Dory Funk Jr. March 17, 2022 0Likes

Rev. McKinley was a Baptist pastor who served all over Florida. His last church was Rainbow Lakes Baptist Church in Dunnellon. He is also Marti Funk's father. His passion was painting. He started in 1926 as a child, taking breaks for war and injuries,…

Dory Funk Sr. Takes on Frankie Murdoch in 1953

Dory Funk Sr. History November 13, 2019 2Likes

Blood was streaming from my father's head as he tried to regain his balance and come to his feet. A size twelve shoe caught him flush in the face knocking him down again. Dory Funk Sr. tried to fight back but his efforts were futile…

Frequently Asked Questions

Dory Funk Jr. News November 13, 2019 3Likes

Frequently Asked Questions - Funking Conservatory Wrestling School - 352-895-4658 Questions often asked about pro wrestling training What will I receive in return for the money? The training program at the Funking Conservatory will be tailored to fit your individual needs and to bring you to performance level as…

The Legend of Dory Funk Sr.

Dory Funk Sr. History November 13, 2019 5Likes

Obituary of a Legend Putting Around by Putt Powel Amarillo Globe News - June 1973 Professional wrestler and former superintendent and football coach at Boys Ranch, Dory Funk Sr. passed away early Sunday at, St. Anthony's Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack at his…

Remembering Dorothy Culver Funk

Dory Funk Jr. History November 13, 2019 2Likes

Dorothy Culver Funk 02/18/1919 - 01/30/2009 Dory Funk Jr. and His Mother, Dorothy Funk Culver Her love will live forever and ever. Funeral Services Tuesday February 3rd 2009, 1:00pm Memorial Park Phone 806-374-3709 Husband - Bill Culver (Deceased) Sister, Eleanor Grand Children: Dory Funk, Penney Dustman,…

The Ring is Dory Funk Jr’s office

Dory Funk Jr. November 12, 2019 1Likes

Dory Funk Jr. has always been happy while at work. Wrestling has been a way of life for the Ocala resident throughout his life and the squared circle became his office where he practiced his trade in front of millions and millions of fans. "It…

Amy Dumas – One of the First Stars

History November 12, 2019 1Likes

In August of 1999, The first Funking Conservatory training camp came to Ocala, Florida. Our first show was in an old basketball gym. 17 ambitious wrestlers came to train for professional wrestling. One of them was Amy Dumas also known as Angelica working for ECW.…