Friend Encounters is a weekly series featuring friends meeting celebrities.
My mysterious east coast retired ref friend Chris makes another appearance. This time, at least I have a little info on the setting. Chris met Hall of Fame wrestler Terry Funk in Las Vegas at a Cauliflower Alley Club event.
Unfortunately, Funk passed earlier this year, but he leaves behind quite a legacy. A multi-champ holder of many titles in several companies, Funk wrestled for more than 50 years. He won the NWA Heavyweight championship, as did his brother Dory, making them the only brother combo to accomplish that feat.
Somehow, he also managed to do some acting. He appeared in Paradise Alley, among other television shows and films. Funk was probably a bit ahead of his time. I think he would have done even better in Hollywood in more recent times.
As for Chris, he dabbled a bit in show business, but he is tight-lipped as always. Some day, I keep saying, some day I will get the full scoop.
For more info on the wrestling organization and events, go to CauliflowerAlleyClub.org. Also, check back here as I continue to unravel the mystery of Chris.
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