Funk was a world-traveled competitor, and according to William Regal, he crossed paths with the former Blackpool Combat Club mentor, with Regal noting that he treasures his memories of Funk.

Former WWE Champion AJ Styles broke his usual rule about not posting about a person’s death, but noted that he made an exception as Funk “will always be absolute legend.” AEW’s Frankie Kazarian shared a photo of Funk and Kazarian at a Cauliflower Alley Club event where Kazarian was honored, writing that Funk was “an influence of a generation.” 

The words “great” and “legend” are thrown around way too frequently. Terry Funk was both of those things and SO much more. An incredible and unique talent. An influence of a generation. An absolute gentleman. A man I was honored to have been friendly with. Godspeed sir. 😞 pic.twitter.com/IViVSGByMd

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) August 23, 2023

ROH broadcaster Ian Riccaboni shared a GIF of Funk’s famous farewell speech in Japan, where the bloodied WWE Hall of Famer yelled “Forever!” over an over again. Funk, at the time, assumed he was leaving Japan for good, but ended up returning many times in a potent metaphor for his seemingly endless ability to reinvent himself.

Many other wrestlers, including Bronson Reed, Damian Priest, and Dolph Ziggler, shared photos of Funk during his career, opting to not eulogize him in text. “WWE NXT’s” Joe Gacy said Funk was “one of the nicest most genuine people out there” during Gacy’s sole meeting with the legendary Texan, while Drew McIntyre repeated the famous “FOREVER” chant that Riccaboni referenced, as did AEW World Champion MJF.

As of publication, more tributes are still being contemplated, written, and posted, which speaks to the immense impact that Funk’s life and career had on the professional wrestling business. Wrestling Inc. sends our condolences to the friends, family, and fans of Terry Funk.