Triple H, Ric Flair, others pay tribute to Terry Funk

Our own Dave Meltzer commented on Funk's passing and wrote of his legacy on the website here. 

"Sorry I haven't posted sooner. This is a very sad day. Terry Funk's knowledge and teachings changed the way I look at so many things and changed my life. I wrote a story on the Observer site that should be up soon. RIP, best wishes to his family and to everyone in this industry because he changed so many lives you could never tally them up," Meltzer posted to Twitter. 

"New Japan Pro-Wrestling is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Terry Funk. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go to Terry's family, friends and fans," NJPW wrote. 

"No matter what generation of wrestling you grew up with, I’ve never heard anyone say a bad word about Terry Funk. He was universally respected and loved. Terry knew what was important in this life, the way you treat people. Thinking of Terry and his family tonight," wrote Natalya. 

"The National Wrestling Alliance is saddened to hear of the passing of former Worlds Heavyweight Champion Terry Funk. Our thoughts are with our fellow fans, friends and family as tonight we remember one of the greats. Terry Funk Forever," the NWA wrote. 

CM Punk paid tribute to Funk at last night's Collision tapings. 

"Terry Funk is like an older brother to me and a master. Without him, I wouldn’t be who I am today. I freeloaded at his house for about a month, he helped me a lot. I have many memories. My deepest condolences to his family," wrote Atsushi Onita.

"I don’t really come here ever anymore but I had to today to say that Terry Funk was the absolute best of us and that getting to be in the ring with him 10 years ago is and always will be one of the absolute highlights of my career, bar none. To this day, I still often think back on that night and shake my head in disbelief at the absolute privilege and incredible luck I had to get to be in there with him. The energy and aura that Terry Funk carried with him into the ring that night is something I had never experienced before and have not experienced since, and I’ve been in there with some pretty crazy names… I’ll never forget it. Terry Funk. Forever," wrote Kevin Owens. 

"Terry Funk was a truly unique performer for the ages that inspired and influenced so many, myself included. There was a passion and a sense of chaos in his work that was so beautiful to watch. My condolences to his friends and family. RIP," wrote Sami Zayn. 

"I’m very sad to hear of the passing of a true legend & a great person, Terry Funk. Several of us had the honor & pleasure of being at his Double Cross Ranch many years ago after a show in Amarillo, I’ll never forget that!! Words can’t explain how Terry was just GREAT on so many levels," wrote Taz. 

"10 years ago, Lance Storm & I had a match with Terry Funk & Tommy Dreamer. I vividly remember standing in the ring crying while Terry made his entrance to Desperado by The Eagles. I was so honored to be in that match with Pro Wrestling's folk hero," wrote Sean Waltman. 

"Saddened to learn that we lost the great Terry Funk. An unbelievable performer whose passion for our industry was unmatched. Rest in peace, Terry," wrote Jake Roberts. 

Missy Hyatt shared a story about Funk as well, writing "Trivia note. When terry funk did the branding iron gimmick in wcw in 1989. He was using channele lipstick that he kept stealing from me to leave his mark on his opponent's."