WWE honored two fallen greats on the August 25 episode of WWE SmackDown.
Terry Funk passed away at the age of 79 on August 23. The next day, former WWE Champion Bray Wyatt passed away as well.
WWE paid tribute to both men on the August 25 episode of WWE SmackDown. The show opened with the roster standing on the stage. Former WWE star Erick Rowan, who memorably teamed up with Bray Wyatt during their days in the Wyatt Family, appeared on-screen. Braun Strowman, another former member of the Wyatt Family, appeared on-screen as well.
Michael Cole addressed Funk and Wyatt passing away, and there was a ten-ben salute.
Erick Rowan is on #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/s13BVH6Prm
— ?????? (@WrestlingCovers) August 26, 2023
WWE then played an emotional video package that honored Wyatt.
He's got the whole world in his hands…
— WWE (@WWE) August 26, 2023
Thank you, Bray Wyatt. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/aLSay3lYh1
Likewise, another video package highlighted Terry Funk.
Terry Funk Forever#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/hfZBQvHCwp
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) August 26, 2023
Catch up on our coverage of the August 25 episode of WWE SmackDown here.
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