CM Punk Pays Tribute To Terry Funk – On August 23, the wrestling world mourned the loss of the iconic WWE Hall of Famer, Terry Funk. Known for his immense influence in the world of wrestling, Funk’s legacy left a lasting impact on the industry. Later that day, at the AEW Collision taping (spoilers at this link), CM Punk took a moment to share his heartfelt thoughts on Funk’s passing.
Following his match, where he teamed up with Sting, Darby Allin, and an mystery partner, CM Punk seized a sign from the crowd that read “Terry Funk forever.” Holding the sign aloft, Punk took hold of a microphone to address the audience, paying tribute to the legendary wrestler whose legacy will continue to resonate throughout the wrestling community. (Video courtesy of @Teffo_01 on Twitter/x)
“One of the big reasons I’m here, maybe that Sting’s here, maybe that Darby’s here, there’s a little piece of this man in each and every single one of you here today. I stand on the shoulders of giants, and today, we lost one. Terry Funk. No matter what religion you believe, maybe you don’t have a religion, one thing I believe is that you are never truly gone as long as there are people who look up to you, remember you, and continue to tell stories long after you’re gone. My heart is tender tonight because Terry is gone, but I can still still because Sting is still here. Terry Funk is still with us every day. There’s a lot of legends that are still here, but we have to give respect to people that paved the way. Let me hear it one time for Terry Funk,” Punk said.
CM Punk Pays Tribute To Terry Funk
