MOOLAH WAS FABULOUS!
In the summer of '85 in San Juan Puerto Rico in a sold out Hiram Bithorn Stadium, (20,000 People) Marti and I were facing Carlos Colon and The Fabulous Moolah in a Mixed Tag Team Street Fight anything goes. It was Marti Funk's first ever experience in the ring.
"I was scared to death but found that Moolah was one of the nicest people I have ever known. She was a real giving person. She wanted to please people and she made me look good inspite of my inexperience. Thanks to Moolah it was one of my most memorable experiences in my life and pro wrestling. My condolences to all the wrestling fans that loved to watch her and to her friends and family."--
Marti Funk
!BANG! TV from last week's support the troops 20, "The Great Big Show featuring Rocky Johnson (Father of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) knocking Blain Rage on his buttock is now online along with 7 great wrestling matches on our website at www.dory-funk.com.
CREDIBILITY AND TEAMWORK IN WRESTLING
In the "Old School" Days of the regional wrestling territories, the promoters of the National Wrestling Alliance worked together.
Eddie Graham, the Owner of the Florida Territory had one of the most brilliant minds in the wrestling business. Eddie built his business on a foundation of credibility in wrestling and giving the fans more than their money's worth in entertainment.
Eddie also believed in the strength of the NWA and worked hard to promote the credibility of the NWA and it's World Champion.
I was in Tampa, Florida for an appearance as NWA World Champion on Championship Wrestling from Florida's television show when Eddie got a call from fellow NWA promoter, Jim Crockett Sr. of the Mid Atlantic Territory. Jack Brisco and I were scheduled to wrestle in Greensboro Coliseum in a couple of weeks for the NWA World Championship and Jim Crockett needed an interview with Jack Brisco and myself for his TV show, Mid Atlantic Wrestling.
Who would be better to anchor the interview than the "Dean of Professional Wrestling," Gordon Sole with comments by Eddie Graham, Jack Brisco and Myself.
The complete interview for Brisco vs Funk for the NWA World Championship is now on our website at www.dory-funk.com.
Dory Funk Jr. - Coach of the Funking Conservatory
