Top 5 mentors in Pro-wrestling

Terry Funk

3. Terry Funk

The hardcore legend is one of the most respected and loved individuals in the history of the business. Hailing from one of the greatest wrestling families, his rivalry with Mick Foley is regarded as one of the most famous feuds in the history of the industry, and also as the bloodiest. Terry Funk is also known as the true innovator of violence, and has earned his place in the annals of professional wrestling as one of the true legends.

Terry Funk, along with his brother Dory Funk Jr. started the Funkin’ Dojo, a place to train the young and upcoming wrestlers. Some of the prominent names to have come through the dojo are Edge, Christian and Mark Henry. Terry has a unique mind, and his knowledge about the industry helped many youngsters to break into the wrestling world.

Lance Storm

2. Lance Storm

Storm was yet another individual who was exceptional in the ring, but never made it big in the industry. Like the other underrated performers who weren’t good on the mic, Storm’s career never really took off, but he is regarded as a Canadian legend and one of the best technicians in the history of professional wrestling.

Storm has played a pivotal role in grooming the independent wrestlers and helping them in developing their skills. He has been a frequent visitor to the independent promotions, and has helped a lot of people in improving their work ethic. Storm started his own school called the Storm Wrestling Academy, and has trained current wrestlers such as Mickie James and Dolph Ziggler.

Stu Hart(C) with Bret(L) and Owen Hart(R)

1. Stu Hart

The number one pick shouldn’t surprise anyone, as the legendary Stu Hart trained some of the greatest technical wrestlers in the history of professional wrestling. With Stu Hart’s “Dungeon” being one of the most famous training grounds in the history of the business, he has moulded and shaped the careers of many individuals.

Stu trained wrestlers such as Bret, Owen, Benoit, Jericho and the Dynamite Kid to name a few. Many people considered Stu’s training methods as barbaric and punishing, but those who had endured the pain learnt more about the art and craft of professional wrestling than anybody else.