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Tributes for Dory Funk Jr. continue:
僕が全日本プロレスに入団してからドリーさんが来日する度にプロレスを教えて頂いた。何時も優しく理解し易い様に。それは僕が全日本プロレスの社長をやっていた時まで変わる事なく…
— 秋山準［Jun Akiyama］ (@jun0917start) August 5, 2026
ドリーさん、何時も気にかけてくれてありがとうございました
心よりご冥福をお祈りいたします… pic.twitter.com/O3XYaOJSEF
Les Thatcher: "The wrestling world lost a great Champion today with the passing of Dory Funk Jr,a first class Champion & human being, Join Terry & Senior knowing you will be remembered with much Love & respect, and the history of the Funk Family will forever be a highlight of pro wrestling history!"
ドリーが亡くなった
— 大仁田厚 Atsushi Onita (@onitafire123) August 5, 2026
つい最近で
今年のフロリダでの
テリー❗️西村さんの追悼興行の話しをしてたんだ
そんな矢先
ドリーの奥さんから連絡がきたのだ
心から
お悔やみ申し上げます
大仁田厚 pic.twitter.com/KddEj1rBDD
Dory Funk Jr. was a legend in many ways as a wrestler, a coach, and an incredible human being. I vividly remember the first time I had the privilege of meeting him at the “Dory Funkin Dojo” during a WWE tryout and training camp aimed at preparing young wrestlers for future… pic.twitter.com/Rah9WccgRd
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) August 5, 2026
Today we lost a true legend. A professional wrestler who dedicated his life to our business until his final day. A real world's champion.
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) August 5, 2026
Last of his kind.
God Bless Dory Funk Jr.
My condolences to Marti and his loved ones. Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/7WSkK1gvJ0
I’m More Than Sorry To Hear About The Passing Of The Great And I Do Mean GREAT Dory Funk Jr.! If You Didn’t Have The Opportunity To Wrestle A Funk, Whether It Be Dory Or Terry, You Missed The Opportunity Of A Lifetime. The Word Wrestling And Funk Are Synonymous. There Are Not… pic.twitter.com/HhwN8gIoJ1
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 5, 2026
I had the honor and privilege to train under Dory when I was still trying to cut my teeth in this business.
— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) August 5, 2026
He always remembered the young Alexis Laree and told me how proud of me he was every time I saw him. He led with so much kindness and his passion for this business never… pic.twitter.com/WGxmzrdR0Z
One of the reasons I got into the business, RIP great Texas legend Dory Funk Jr. pic.twitter.com/FNZ1zkPYBX
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) August 5, 2026
We are deeply saddened to hear the Dory Funk Jr. has passed away.
— FMW-E (@fmw_explosion) August 5, 2026
It was an honor for us that Onita wrestled against Dory Funk Jr. in the FMWE Kawasaki ring when he came to Japan in 2024 for Onita’s 50th-anniversary show.
Never quit! Funks forever! R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/HxoTedd2Jd
God bless the great Dory Funk Jr.
— Dan Spivey / Waylon Mercy (@RealDanSpivey) August 5, 2026
You Know What I Mean pic.twitter.com/L4kIE3Qqbp
Godspeed, Dory Funk, Jr. I didn’t get to spend as much time with you as some of my peers, but I tremendously appreciate the moments we shared. NXT Live Events in Ocala talking about the old NWA; chewing the fat about the industry. Your legacy and contributions are without… pic.twitter.com/zJB18a4wJ9
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) August 4, 2026
Dory Funk Jr. was part of one of my very first live shows in NXT. I’ll never forget him clearing that ring with that rope, even at 70 years old ???? A solid dude and a wealth of knowledge. Grateful I got to share a ring with a true legend. Rest in peace, sir. ????????
— EJ Nduka “The Judge” (@EjTheJudge) August 5, 2026
Good shot of Dory Funk, Ted and myself at a WWE event. God Bless Dory pic.twitter.com/87kvhNBJBc
— Hacksaw Jim Duggan (@RealHacksawJim) August 5, 2026
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