Paul Heyman Passionately Speaks About Terry Funk, How He Spoke With Funk In The Last Weeks Of His Life

Paul Heyman, the legendary wrestling manager and advocate, recently opened up about the passing of wrestling icon Terry Funk on a recent episode of WWE The Bump. Funk, who passed away one week ago, had a profound impact on the wrestling industry, and Heyman shared his thoughts and memories of the late legend.

In the interview, Heyman expressed his hesitancy to summarize Funk’s life in a soundbite, acknowledging the difficulty of encapsulating such a legendary career. He revealed that he had the privilege of speaking with Funk in the last few weeks of his life, allowing him to express his admiration and appreciation directly to the wrestling icon.

Heyman emphasized the significance of Funk’s contributions to Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), highlighting how his interactions with Funk elevated the careers of other wrestlers. Shane Douglas, known as a franchise player, gained recognition through his association with Terry Funk. The Public Enemy, a prominent tag team of their time, also found success by sharing the ring with Funk and his brother, Dory Jr. Additionally, Sabu’s early success in ECW was amplified by his encounters with Funk, solidifying his place in the promotion.

Heyman also referenced comments made by Cody Rhodes about Funk’s impact and what he hopes the younger generation of wrestlers will take from his legacy. He praised Cody’s eloquence and acknowledged the profound influence Funk had on the industry, describing him as the “grandfather of a revolution.” Heyman expressed his desire for future generations to embrace Funk’s passionate pursuit of greatness in every aspect of their performances, while also recognizing the importance of balancing the business side of wrestling.

“Terry never lost sight of that. Terry was always balancing the pursuit of greatness within a performance. How do we make this into business? And then would say, okay, how do we make and where’s the greatness involved? And he always understood that’s the chocolate and the peanut butter that makes the Reese’s Peanut butter cup. They can’t be separate. They must always journey together,” Heyman explained.

Throughout the interview, Heyman emphasized the unique blend of genius and insanity that characterized Funk’s career. He admired Funk’s ability to fully embrace his own eccentricity and acknowledged that it was a crucial aspect of his greatness.

Paul Heyman’s heartfelt tribute to Terry Funk serves as a reminder of the impact Funk had on the wrestling industry and the profound influence he had on those who had the privilege of working with him. His legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of wrestlers.

(H/T and transcribed by PW Insider)

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