Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #211 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part eight of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Tony Richards.

Tony is the author of the upcoming book The Life and Times of Dory Funk, Sr: The King of the Texas Death Match, and an expert on the Funk family and West Texas wrestling (among many other things.) This week, he’s here to take a look at the man who held the title for four years, and is currently the earliest living former champ.

From the backstage machinations of the NWA, to Dory’s role in Vietnam-era America, to the war with the Briscos and the infamous “truck accident”, it’s all here, and then some.

Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network.

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