Beyond wrestling, Funk Sr.'s impact as a promoter was immense, co-founding Western States Sports in Amarillo, a territory that nurtured future legends, including his sons Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk.

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Meanwhile, Terry & Dory Funk Jr. began their year in the WWF—where Dory was infamously rechristened as Hoss Funk. The Funk brothers primarily worked as a tag team, even competing at WrestleMania II.