83-Year-Old Dory Funk Jr Takes Exploding Baseball Bat Shot During FMW-E Event

Pro wrestling is a hard business to get out of once you’ve engrained yourself as part of the community. Some, like Chris Jericho, don’t want a retirement at all. Plenty of pro wrestlers have wrestled into a late age, as Sting recently decided to end his career, and Dory Funk Jr isn’t going to give up at all. In fact, he recently took part in a rather dangerous stunt.

At 83 years old, the wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr continues to defy age and limitations, demonstrating his unyielding toughness in the ring. On August 24, FMW-E celebrated the 50th anniversary of Atsushi Onita in Japan and paid tribute to the late Terry Funk with a main event that highlighted Dory Funk Jr.’s enduring spirit.

In a Double Hell Current Explosion Death Match, Dory Funk Jr. teamed with Osamu Nishimura, who is currently battling cancer, to take on Atsushi Onita and Raijin Yaguchi. Despite his age, Funk showed the same resilience that defined his illustrious career.

During the match, Dory Funk Jr was hit in the back with an exploding bat, a moment that underscored the intense and dangerous nature of the bout. True to his legendary status, Dory Funk Jr. pressed on, embodying the relentless determination that has earned him a place in wrestling history.

Dory Funk Jr. is known for his technical prowess and significant contributions to the sport. Funk comes from a prominent wrestling family, being the son of Dory Funk Sr. and the older brother of Terry Funk. Dory Funk Jr. is best known for his reign as the NWA World Heavyweight Champion, a title he held for over four years from 1969 to 1973, making him one of the longest-reigning champions in history.

Throughout his career, Dory Funk Jr. has been inducted into multiple wrestling halls of fame, including the WWE Hall of Fame, recognizing his enduring impact on the world of professional wrestling. He’s obviously not ready to hang up his boots just yet, either. Only time will tell what he is able to get into next.

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