Dory Funk Jr. on passing of Sputnik Monroe, Gail Kim + Guerrero Tourny
On Saturday, November 4, 2006 at 4:42 PM EST Dory Funk Jr. sent this in:
Funk's Corner - Sputnik Monroe - "He Was a Diamond Ring and Cadillac Man"
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Sputnik Monroe. He was one of our family's best friends.
I learned much about the wrestling business by knowing and working with Sputnik Monroe. He was brought to the Amarillo Territory from Tennessee by my father, Dory Funk Sr. Sputnik's mic skills, work in the ring and personality propelled him to top heel in the territory quickly.
Sputnik Monroe wrestled my brother, Terry Funk in Terry's debut match. Sputnik was our Western States Champion winning the belt from my father, Dory Funk Sr.
The measure of a wrestler's ability is his box office appeal. Sputnik drew huge crowds working with Myself, Terry, Ricky Romero, Dory Funk Sr., Tokyo Tom, Iron Mike Dibiase, The Sheik, Nelson Royal and Fritz Von Erich in the Amarillo Territory.
Sputnik Monroe will be remembered as one of the top heels in the Amarillo Territory during the late 60's and early 70's.
We have photos and stories on Sputnik Monroe on our website at www.dory-funk.com.
Dory Funk Jr. also sent this in:
Funking Conservatory Press Release - Gail Kim Returns to Action on !BANG! TV
Sunday November 5th in Ocala, Florida at the Funking Conservatory Training Center,
2200 NE 36 Avenue.
Johnny Magnum (Champion) vs Blain Rage (World Title Match)
Dory Funk Jr. vs Christopher Daniels (Old School Rules)
The Claw (Champion) vs Gail Kim (Women's Championship Match)
Plus - Johnny Heart Throb, Kory Chavis, 7' Lord of Discipline, Angel of Darkness and more will be there.
Ticket prices are $15 at the door and $10 purchased in advance. For advance purchase information, Call 352-895-4658 or you can purchase advance tickets with PayPal or credit card from our website at www.dory-funk.com.
We have video of Gail Kim and Christopher Daniels on our website and a Special Feature on Sputnik Monroe.
Shannon Rose sent this in:
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