Hommage to Wrestler Terry Funk
Terry Funk passed away on August 24th (Japan time) at the age of 79.
Nicknamed “Texas’ Wild Horse”, he gained tremendous popularity in Showa wrestling as “The Funks” with his older brother Dolly.
In memory of his death, a professional wrestling classic featuring his retirement match in Japan from the famous match with Giant Baba and Abdullah the Butcher will be broadcast on CS broadcasting day Teresitas on September 4th (Monday) from 4:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Broadcast over.
Real-time video distribution* that can be seen on smartphones is also supported.
* SKY PerfecTV! Compatible with “Sky PerfecTV! Program Delivery”, a service that allows you to watch channels and programs that you have a broadcasting contract with on your smartphone, tablet, or PC at no additional charge.
Broadcast Schedule
wrestling classic
The Funks Special September 4th (Mon) 16:00-18:00 Rebroadcast/delivery
Terry’s Tearful Retirement Match September 4th (Mon) 18:00-20:00 Rebroadcast/delivery
*Broadcast date, time, and content are subject to change.
Broadcast Content
The Funks’ special feature
December 1, 1978, Korakuen Hall (’78 World’s Strongest Tag Determination League Match Opening Match)
Terry Funk vs. Abdullah the Butcher
December 1, 1978, Korakuen Hall (’78 World’s Strongest Tag Determination League Match Opening Match)
Dory Funk Jr. vs. The Sheik
July 15, 1979, Shinagawa Prince Hotel
The Funks vs. Abdullah the Butcher & The Seek
November 30, 1979 Korakuen Hall
The Funks vs Giant Baba & Jumbo Tsuruta
December 3, 1979, Sapporo Nakajima Sports Center
Terry Funk vs Killer Toa Kamata
December 3, 1979, Sapporo Nakajima Sports Center
Dory Funk Jr. vs. Mr. Wrestling
Terry Funk’s tearful retirement match
October 4, 1983 Fukushima/Iwaki City General Gymnasium
Giant Baba & The Great Kabuki vs. Bruiser Brody & Killer Brooks
August 30, 1983 Niigata City Gymnasium
Giant Baba & Dory Funk Jr. & Terry Funk vs.
Stan Hansen & Bruiser Brody & Terry Gordy
August 31, 1983, Kuramae Kokugikan (NWA Certified International Junior Heavyweight Championship)
Chavo Guerrero vs Masanobu Fuchi
August 31, 1983, Kuramae Kokugikan (Terry Funk retirement commemorative match)
Dory Funk Jr. & Terry Funk vs. Stan Hansen & Terry Gordy
GOOD-BYE Terry Funk Goodbye Highlight Collection
How to Watch
How to watch on smartphone/PC/tablet
SKY PerfecTV! You can watch it on the program distribution
- “Pro-Wrestling Classic” program page
https://www.gtasu.com/prowrestling/classic/
(Nippon Telejitas official website)
- Viewing method
Nippon Telesitas: SKY PerfecTV! (CS257), SKY PerfecTV! Premium Service (Ch.608)
Available on J:COM, nationwide cable TV, Hikari TV, au Hikari, etc.
- How to watch and contact information
How to watch NTV Gitas (Nippon TV Gitas official website)
https://www.gtasu.com/subscription/
Nittele Geetas Customer Center
TEL 0120-222-257 (Open all year round 10:00-20:00)
- Nippon Telejitas official SNS,
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