History

Historical posts about Wrestling, Dory Funk Jr. and the Funkatorium.

The Legend of Dory Funk Sr.

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

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,…

Amy Dumas – One of the First Stars

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.…