Premium Subscription Extra: The Introduction to Dory Funk, Sr: King of the Texas Death Match
Premium Exclusive – Happy Birthday to the King of the Texas Death Matches
Today, May 4th, marks the 107th birthday of one of the toughest, most influential figures in the entire history of territorial wrestling — Dory Funk Sr. (born May 4, 1919).
In his honor, Premium+ subscribers get a special treat today: the complete Introduction to my upcoming biography
Dory Funk, Sr: King of the Texas Death Matches.
This is your first look inside the book — a heartfelt sneak peek that sets the stage for the full story of the Amarillo legend who built one of the most respected territories in the NWA, invented the brutal Texas Death Match, and raised two future NWA World Champions in his sons Dory Jr. and Terry Funk.
The full book drops in late 2026, in time for Christmas but this Introduction is available right now exclusively for you, my Premium subscribers.
I hope you enjoy this early taste of Dory Funk Sr.’s incredible life and legacy. Your support makes deep-dive projects like this possible.
Thank you for being part of the Time Tunnel family — now go celebrate the King!
Happy Birthday, Dory Funk Sr.!
Tony Richards
Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel
Dory Funk, Sr: King of the Texas Death Matches
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