WWE RAW Star pays heartfelt tribute to Dory Funk Jr.

CM Punk Pays Tribute To The Late Dory Funk Jr. During WWE Fairfax Live Event

CM Punk honored the late Dory Funk Jr. during WWE’s live event in Fairfax, Virginia, on Thursday night. Punk teamed with Cody Rhodes to defeat Gunther and Ricky Saints in the evening’s main event at EagleBank Arena, where the show drew a reported 5,680 fans. After delivering a Go To Sleep to Saints to set up the finish, Punk opted against making the cover. Instead, he applied the spinning toe hold, the signature submission made famous by Dory Fu…

WWE RAW Star pays heartfelt tribute to Dory Funk Jr.

The wrestling world continues to remember the remarkable life of Dory Funk Jr., who passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 85. His wife of 40 years, Marti Funk, confirmed the heartbreaking news, bringing to a close a career that influenced professional wrestling for more than five decades. Best known for holding the NWA World Heavyweight Championship for over four years, Funk earned lasting respect not only for his achievements inside the …