Terry Funk: More Than Just Hardcore

Terry Funk: More Than Just Hardcore chronicles the life and career of professional wrestling legend Terry Funk, from his early days growing up in Texas to his rise in the wrestling business. The autobiography covers his experiences in territories across America and his tours in Japan. The book details Funk's relationships with other wrestling personalities, his perspective on the evolution of the industry, and the physical toll of his decades-long career. His accounts include matches in major promotions like WWE, WCW, and ECW, along with independent circuit experiences. The text includes Funk's observations about the wrestling business, stories from the road, and insights into his personal life and family history in the sport. His narrative spans from the territory era through the wrestling boom of the 1990s. This autobiography stands as a document of wrestling history through the eyes of one of its most enduring performers, examining themes of family legacy, personal sacrifice, and the transformation of professional wrestling from a regional attraction to global entertainment.

Readers praise the book's honest storytelling and behind-the-scenes details from Terry Funk's wrestling career. Many note his authentic voice comes through in the writing, making it feel like he's telling stories directly to them. Fans highlight the insights into territory wrestling days and Funk's experiences in Japan. Several reviews mention appreciating his humility and willingness to discuss both successes and failures. Common criticisms include: - Too much focus on his early career vs later ECW/WWE years - Scattered timeline that jumps around - Some stories feel rushed or incomplete Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (433 ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (91 ratings) Sample reader comment: "Terry tells his story like you're sitting at a bar with him. No ego, just straight talk about the business." - Goodreads reviewer Several readers note the book works better for hardcore wrestling fans familiar with territory-era personalities rather than casual fans.

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Hitman by Bret Sergeant Hart Recounts Hart's experiences in his family's Calgary wrestling business through his WWF championship years and the Montreal Screwjob.

Death of WCW by R.D. Reynolds Examines the business decisions and backstage events that led to the collapse of WWE's main competitor in the 1990s.

Gary Hart: My Life in Wrestling by Gary Hart Presents firsthand accounts of territory wrestling's golden age through the perspective of a manager and booker who worked with Funk in multiple promotions.

🤼‍♂️ Terry Funk dictated much of the book's content while driving his pickup truck around his Texas ranch, recording his memories into a tape recorder. 🏆 The book covers Funk's unprecedented 50+ year wrestling career, during which he held championships in four different decades. 🎬 Beyond wrestling, the book details Funk's Hollywood experiences, including his roles in "Road House" with Patrick Swayze and "Over the Top" with Sylvester Stallone. 👨‍👦 The narrative includes stories about Terry's father, Dory Funk Sr., who was also a legendary wrestler and promoter in Amarillo, Texas. 🌟 The foreword was written by Mick Foley, who credits Terry Funk as his primary inspiration for entering professional wrestling and developing his hardcore style.