• “Terry Funk is in a lot of pain and could use some prayers” – Dustin Rhodes
Old School WWF Veteran “Goldust” Dustin Rhodes noted on Twitter that he was on the phone with Wrestling Legend Terry Funk and Funk is dealing with severe hip pain.
Former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Terry Funk is 76 years old and holds the world record of most retirements in professional wrestling.
Here’s what Dusty Rhodes’ son tweeted:
“Just got off the phone with Terry Funk.
He is in a lot of pain and could use some prayers.
One of the greatest #TrueLegends to ever be in the ting.
Appreciate y’all”
“Just to clarify guys, Terry Funk is just in severe pain with his hip. He is a tough SOB.”
Just got off the phone with Terry Funk. He is in a lot of pain and could use some prayers. One of the greatest #TrueLegends to ever be in the ting. Appreciate y'all
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) February 7, 2021
Just to clarify guys, Terry Funk is just in severe pain with his hip. He is a tough SOB.
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) February 8, 2021
We wish Terry Funk a speedy recovery and will keep you updated here on WWFOldSchool.com and on our WrestleFeed App.
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (February 7, 2002) – WWF SmackDown!
On this day in 2002, the World Wrestling Federation aired another episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF SmackDown!’.
This episode was pre-taped at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF No Way Out 2002’ PPV.
Here’s the match-card:
1. William Regal & The Dudley Boyz vs. Edge, Rob Van Dam & Rikishi
2. Maven vs. The Undertaker
3. Stacy Keibler & Torrie Wilson vs. Billy Gunn & Chuck Palumbo
4. Goldust vs. The Godfather
5. Triple H vs. Kurt Angle & Chris Jericho