Honky Tonk Man

[Honky Tonk Man GALLERY]

[Rhythem & Blues]

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Title History

AWA Southern Tag Team titles w/Larry Latham defeating Bill Dundee and Jerry Lawler (June 15, 1979);
AWA Southern Tag Team titles w/Larry Latham defeating Ricky Morton and Sonny King (October 1, 1979);
AWA Southern Tag Team titles w/Larry Latham defeating Steve Kyle and Koko Ware for vacant titles (October 29, 1979);
NWA Mid America Tag Team titles w/Larry Latham defeating Ken Lucas and George Gulas (December 15, 1979);
NWA Mid America Tag Team titles w/Larry Latham defeating Bobby Eaton and George Gulas (Febuary 16, 1980);
NWA Mid America Tag Team titles w/Larry Latham defeating Great Togo and Bobby Eaton (July 1980);
WWC (World Wrestling Council) Caribbean Heavyweight title defeating Jay Strongbow (December 20, 1980);
AWA Southern Tag Team titles w/Tojo Yamamoto defeating Bill Dundee and Tommy Rich (1981);
AWA Southern Tag Team titles w/Kevin Sullivan defeating Dream Machine and Bill Dundee (May 4, 1981);
NWA (Southeastern) Alabama Heavyweight title defeating Austin Idol (September 11, 1982);
NWA (Southeastern) United States Junior Heavyweight title defeating Robert Gibson (December 1982);
NWA Southeastern Tag Team titles w/Ron Starr defeating Scott and Brad Armstrong (November 1983);
NWA Southeastern Heavyweight title won a tournament (Febuary 7, 1984);
Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Ron Starr defeating Kerry Brown and Hubert Gallant [Tournament] (October 25, 1985);
Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Ron Starr defeating Ron Ritchie and Leo Burke (Febuary 21, 1986);
Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Cuban Assassin defeating Ben Bassarab and Chris Beniot (March 21, 1986);
Stampede North American Heavyweight title defeating Bad News Allen (June 20, 1986);
WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight title defeating Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat (June 2, 1987);
MEWF Mid Eastern Heavyweight title defeating Bob Starr (October 2, 1999);
APW (All Pro Wrestling) Universal Heavyweight title defeating “Filthy” Frank Murdoch (August 26, 2000);
UWX (Ulitmate Championship Wrestling) Tag Titles w/Bushwhacker Luke defeating Mike Hughes and Gary Williams (May 7, 2009);
BTW (Big Time Wrestling) Heavyweight title defeating Ryan Von Kool (September 11, 2009);

Career Highlights

Wayne Ferris is Jerry Lawler’s cousin.

Memphis Wrestling:

1978: Wayne Ferris was a typical jobber-to-the-stars before Handsome Jimmy took him under his wing.
1979: Wayne Ferris teamed with Larry Latham as the Blonde Bombers in Florida and Memphis.
~~~Back in Memphis, the Blonde Bombers added Sgt. Danny Davis as their manager.

Stampede Wrestling:

Wayne Ferris was given the name “Honky Tonk Wayne” by Bruce Hart while working in Calgary.
June 20, 1986: Honky Tonk Wayne defeated Bad News Allen to win the Stampede North American Heavyweight Title.

World Wrestling Federation:

1987: Honky Tonk Man signed with the WWF and had a brief stint as a face (good guy).
The WWF started a write-in campaign called “A Vote of Confidence” for the fans to vote yes or no.
~~~They were essentially asking the fans if Honky Tonk should be a face or heel, and the response was clear.

World Wrestling Federation:

Honky Tonk Man began appearing on TV through a series of vignettes as a bitter heel Elvis impersonator.
Honky Tonk Man redebuted with Jimmy Hart as his manager, and sang his own entrance music “I’m a Honky Tonk Man”.
September 28, 1986 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Terry Gibbs.
October 4, 1986 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Ron Shaw.
October 21, 1986 – House Show: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Barry O.
October 22, 1986 – House Show: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Steve Regal.
October 25, 1986 – House Show: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Steve Lombardi.
November 1, 1986 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Al Navarro.
November 16, 1986 – House Show: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Mr. X.
December 20, 1986 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jose Luis Rivera.
December 21, 1986 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Lanny Poffo.
January 3, 1987 – Saturday Night Main Event: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Corporal Kirchner in a dark match.
January 18, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge The Honky Tonk Man defeated Tommy Sharpe.
February 21, 1987 – Saturday Night’s Main Event: Honky Tonk Man competed in a battal royal which was won by Hercules.
February 23, 1987 – MSG Network: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Pedro Morales.
February 28, 1987 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jerry Monti.
March 8, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated David Stoudemire.
March 21, 1987 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Lanny Poffo.
March 29, 1987 – Wrestlemania III: The Honky Tonk Man pinned Jake “the Snake” Roberts.
April 5, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Sivi Afi.
April 11, 1987 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jim Young.
April 19, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jerry Allen.
April 25, 1987 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Tommy Sharpe.
May 10, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated George Steele by disqualification.
May 16, 1987 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Joe Milano.
May 30, 1987 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Billy Anderson.
June 2, 1987: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Ricky Steamboat for the Intercontinental title.
~~~Honky was a replacement for “The Natural” Butch Reed who was scheduled to win the gold.
June 7, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jerry Allen.
June 21, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Paul Roma to retain the title.
July 5, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jim Powers in a non-title match.
July 11, 1987 – Superstars: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Omar Atlas in a non-title match.
July 19, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Scott Casey in a non-title match.
August 1, 1987 – Superstars: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Joe Milano to retain the title.
August 9, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeats David Stoudemire in a non-title match.
September 4, 1987 – King of the Ring: Jake Roberts defeated The Honky Tonk Man by disqualification. The Honky Tonk Man retains the title.
September 6, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jerry Monti in a non-title match.
September 12, 1987 – Superstars: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Steve Gaterwolf to retain the title.
October 24, 1987 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated George Steele by disqualification.
November 1, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Brutus Beefcake defeated The Honky Tonk Man by disqualification.
November 21, 1987 – Superstars: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man vs. Ricky Steamboat ended in a double count-out to retain the title.
November 26, 1987 – Survivor Series: Honky Tonk Man man was on the losing team which lost to Randy Savage‘s team.
~~~Savage’s Team = Randy Savage, Ricky Steamboat, Jake Roberts, Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Brutus Beefcake.
~~~Honky Tonk’s Team = The Honky Tonk Man, King Harley Race, Hercules, Outlaw Ron Bass and Danny Davis.
~~~Randy Savage, Ricky Steamboat and Jake Roberts were the surviving members of their team.
December 20, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Scott Casey in a non-title match.
December 26, 1987 – Superstars: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Brady Boone to retain the title.
January 24, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jerry Allen in a non-title match.
February 5, 1988 – Saturday Night’s Main Event: Randy Savage defeated Intercontinental champion Honky Tonk Man by count-out.
February 27, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) and The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jerry Allen, Lanny Poffo and Omar Atlas.
March 6, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Lance Allen in a non-title match.
March 19, 1988 – Superstars: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jim Evans in a non-title match.
March 27, 1988 – WrestleMania IV: Brutus Beefcake defeated Intercontinental champion Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart and Peggy Sue by disqualification.
April 10, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Outback Jack to retain the title.
April 16, 1988 – Superstars: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Omar Atlas to retain the title.
May 1, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jose Luis Rivera in a non-title match.
May 7, 1988 – Superstars: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Hillbilly Jim to retain the title.
May 28, 1988 – Superstars: Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man defeated Brady Boone in a non-title match.
June 5, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated JT Thomas to retain the Intercontinental title.
July 3, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jerry Allen.
July 23, 1988 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Reno Riggins.
July 31, 1988 – Wrestlefest: “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan defeated Intercontinental champion Honky Tonk Man by disqualification.
August 29, 1988 – SummerSlam 1988: The Ultimate Warrior defeated The Honky Tonk Man to win the Intercontinental title.
~~~This ended an unpresidented 14-month reign as champion for the HTM.
September 10, 1988 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Dave Lanning.
September 18, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Martin LeRoy.
October 1, 1988 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Bob Emory.
October 23, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jim Evans.
October 29, 1988 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Tom Walsh.
November 19, 1988 – Superstars: Brutus Beefcake defeated The Honky Tonk Man by disqualification.
November 24, 1988 – Survivor Series: Brutus Beefcake, Jim Brunzell, Sam Houston, The Blue Blazer and The Ultimate Warrior defeated Bad News Brown, Danny Davis, Greg Valentine, Ron Bass and The Honky Tonk Man in a tag team elimination match.
December 7, 1988 – Saturday Night’s Main Event: Ultimate Warrior beat Honky Tonk Man to retain the Intercontinental title.

World Wrestling Federation – Rhythem and Blues:

The Honky Tonk Man was paired up with Greg “the Hammer” Valentine in a tag team known as Rhytem and Blues.
December 17, 1988 – Superstars: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Paul Brown and Rex Farmer.
December 25, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated George South and Jose Luis Rivera.
January 7, 1989 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) defeated Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine & The Honky Tonk Man) by disqualification.
January 15, 1989 – Royal Rumble: Honky Tonk Man entered at #11 and was eliminated by Tito Santana and Bushwhacker Butch.
February 11, 1989 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Sam Houston.
March 5, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Iron Mike Sharpe and Mitch Casey.
March 11, 1989 – Superstars: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated David Stoudemire and Tim Horner.
March 26, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Mark Ming and Riki Ataki.
April 2, 1989 – WrestleMania V: The Hart Foundation defeated The Honky Tonk Man and Greg Valentine.
April 23, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Mark Ming.
May 6, 1989 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Chuck Williams.
May 8, 1989 – MSG Network: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Hillbilly Jim.
May 14, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Demolition (Ax & Smash) defeated Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine & The Honky Tonk Man) by disqualification.
June 4, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Red Tyler.
July 15, 1989 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Al Bermice.
July 22, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Bill Wood.
July 29, 1989 – Saturday Night’s Main Event: Hulk Hogan defeated Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart to retain the WWF title.
August 5, 1989 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Tony Durante.
August 13, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jim McPherson.
August 28, 1989 – Summerslam: “The American Dragon” Dusty Rhodes defeated Honky Tonk Man.
September 3, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Louie Spicolli.
September 16, 1989 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Mario Mancini.
October 7, 1989 – Superstars: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Red Tyler.
October 22, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Scott Hawkins.
October 10, 1989 – First WWF UK Event: “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan defeated Honky Tonk Man.
November 12, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Tito Santana defeated The Honky Tonk Man by count-out.
November 23, 1989 – Survivor Series: The Dream Team defeated The Honky Tonk Man’s Team in a Suvivor Series match.
~~~The Enforcers = Big Bossman and Rick Martel (w/Slick) and Bad News Brown and Honky Tonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart).
~~~The Dream Team = Dusty Rhodes and Brutus Beefcake and Tito Santana and The Red Rooster (Terry Taylor).
November 25, 1989 – Superstars: Jimmy Snuka defeated The Honky Tonk Man by disqualification.
December 17, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Scott Colton.

World Wrestling Federation – Rhythm and Blues:

January 6, 1990 – Superstars: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Jim Gorman and Paul Roma.
January 14, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Mark Young and Reno Riggins.
January 21, 1990 – Royal Rumble: Honky Tonk Man entered at #24 and was eliminated by Hulk Hogan.
January 28, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Alan Reynolds and Jim Powers.
February 11, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated The Mulkey Brothers (Bill Mulkey and Randy Mulkey).
February 24, 1990 – Superstars: Jim Duggan vs. The Honky Tonk Man ended in a double count-out.
March 4, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Louie Spicolli and Riki Ataki.
March 10, 1990 – Superstars: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Frankie Valdez and Gary Sabough.
March 24, 1990 – Superstars: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Jerry Monti and Jim Gorman.
April 1, 1990 – WrestleMania VI: Rhythem and Blues (HTM and Greg Valentine) sang their smash hit “Hunka Hunka Honky Love”.
~~~The Bushwhackers (Luke and Butch) showed up after the song and chased R and B away and destroyed all their musical equipment.
April 8, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Louie Spicolli and Mark Young.
April 29, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Joe Sturnam and Mark Rear.
April 29, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Joe Sturnam and Mark Rear.
May 5, 1990 – Superstars: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Dennis Miller and Tony Ulysses.
May 26, 1990 – Superstars: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Jim Brunzell and Omar Atlas.
May 27, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Jim Powers and Rudy Boyd.
June 9, 1990 – Superstars: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Jim Brunzell and Warren Bianchi.
July 7, 1990 – Superstars: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated George Skaaland and Jim McPherson.
June 17, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Hillbilly Jim and Randy Falk.
July 22, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Darnell Yates and Reno Riggins.
August 4, 1990 – Superstars: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Pez Whatley and Randy Jackson.
September 2, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Glen Ruth and Ronnie Garvin.
September 8, 1990 – Superstars: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Jim McPherson and Mark Thomas.
September 22, 1990 – Superstars: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Barry Hardy and Duane Gill.
September 30, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Mike Durham and Mike Williams.
October 13, 1990 – Saturday Night Main Event: Hulk Hogan & Tugboat defeated Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine & The Honky Tonk Man) by disqualification.
October 14, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) defeated Reno Riggins and SD Jones.
October 29, 1990 – Survivor Series Showdown: Bret Hart defeated The Honky Tonk Man.
November 4, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) (w/Jimmy Hart) defeated The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) by disqualification.
November 17, 1990 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) vs. Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine & The Honky Tonk Man) (w/Jimmy Hart) ended in a double disqualification to retain the tag titles.
November 22, 1990 – Survivor Series: The Million Dollar Team (Greg Valentine, Ted DiBiase, The Honky Tonk Man and The Undertaker) defeated The Dream Team (Bret Hart, Dusty Rhodes, Jim Neidhart and Koko B. Ware) in a tag team elimination match.
~~~Ted DiBiase introduced a mystery partner, who was The Undertaker (debut) with Brother Love as his manager.
~~~The dark gimmick walked to the ring everybody in the WWF and fans watching starred in shock at Undertaker.

World Championship Wrestling:

1994: The Honky Tonk Man resurfaced in Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling.
The Honky Tonk Man engaged in a wrestler/musician feud with Johnny B. Badd.
September 17, 1994 – Saturday Night: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jim Steele.
October 1, 1994 – Worldwide: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Terry Taylor.
October 23, 1994 – Halloween Havoc: WCW Television champion Johnny B. Badd vs. The Honky Tonk Man ended in a draw to retain the title.
November 12, 1994 – Worldwide: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Scott Studd.
November 16, 1994 – Clash of Champions: Johnny B. Badd defeated Honky Tonk Man by disqualification to retain the WCW Television Title.
December 3, 1994 – Saturday Night: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Rob Morgan.
December 10, 1994 – Saturday Night: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Alex Davis.
December 17, 1994 – Saturday Night: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Scott Studd.
December 17, 1994 – Worldwide: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Steve Collins.
December 24, 1994 – Saturday Night: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Mark Thorn.
Late 1994: WCW boss Eric Bischoff decided to fire The Honky Tonk Man from WCW for no good reason.
June 24, 1995 – NWC: The Honky Tonk Man defeated The Junkyard Dog.
July 22, 1995 – NWC: The Warrior defeated The Honky Tonk Man.
May 17, 1996 – NWC: Virgil defeated The Honky Tonk Man.

American Wrestling Federation:

1996 American Wrestling Federation: The Honky Tonk Man w/Angel Baby defeated Pepe Prodo.
1996 American Wrestling Federation: The Honky Tonk Man w/Angel Baby defeated Mike Marcello.
August 18, 1996 – AWF: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Koko B. Ware.
Late 1996: The Honky Tonk Man left AWF after only a brief stint and returned to the WWF.

World Wrestling Federation:

1997: The Honky Tonk Man returned to the WWF, in a managerial capacity, promising to unleash his “protege”.
The HTM tried to convince “The Real Double J” Jesse James to be his protege, but he refused.
The HTM’s protege ended up being a repackaged Billy Gunn, who would be known as “Rockabilly”.
March 28, 1997 – NWC: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Virgil by disqualification.
April 26, 1997 – ECWA: Cheetah Master defeated Honky Tonk Man by disqualification.
May 3, 1997 – PCW: Bart Gunn defeated The Honky Tonk Man to retain the PCW Americas title.
May 11, 1997 – In Your House 15 – Cold Day In Hell: Rockabilly defeated Jesse James.
May 24, 1997 – NWC: Jake Roberts defeated The Honky Tonk Man.
January 18, 1998 – Royal Rumble: The Honky Tonk Man was in the Royal Rumble match won by Steve Austin.

On The Road Again:

Famous Quote: “I’m the great Intercontinental Champion of All-Time!”
The Honky Tonk Man remains one of the most active “veteran” wrestlers on the Independent Wrestling Circuit.
June 26, 1998 – NWC: Greg Valentine & The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jake Roberts & Koko B. Ware.
May 4, 2002 – Border City Wrestling: Johnny Swinger defeated Honky Tonk Man to retain the Can-Am title.
April 2003: The Honky Tonk Man claims on his web site that he was close to a deal to join TNA.
November 19, 2003 – Border City Wrestling: Jim Duggan and Honky Tonk Man defeated Jim Neidhart and A-1.
August 10, 2004 – IWF: Honky Tonk Man defeated Fred Sampson.
October 2, 2004 – Oaktown Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Le Empereur.
October 12, 2002 – CCW: Honky Tonk Man defeated Steve Armstrong.
January 18, 2005 – SCW: Honky Tonk Man defeated Demolition Ax.
January 28, 2005 – ICW: Honky Tonk Man defeated Tim Flowers by disqualification.
March 16, 2005 – IZW: Honky Tonk Man defeated “Big” Jack Bull with the Shake Rattle and Roll.
March 18, 2005 – NWA ECCW: Johnny Canuck (retirement match) and Michelle Starr defeated Honky Tonk Man and Disco Fury.
March 19, 2005 – NWA ECCW: Honky Tonk Man defeated Michelle Starr.
March 20, 2005 – Maniac Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated The Mauler.
April 9, 2005 – IWC: Sgt. Slaughter defeated Honky Tonk Man.
April 30, 2005 – Independent Wrestling Mantoba: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Beautiful Bobby Jay.
June 18, 2005 – Neo Spirit Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man and Jason Cage defeated Notorious TID and Phil Latio.
June 24, 2005 – ICW: Tim Flowers defeated Honky Tonk Man.
July 15, 2005 – SRPW: Bobby Burns defeated The Honky Tonk Man.
August 17, 2005 – NWS: Honky Tonk Man defeated Jo Jo | Honky Tonk Man defeated J.R. Ryder.
September 4, 2005 – DCW: Kenzo Richards defeated The Honky Tonk Man.
September 23, 2005 – Main Stream Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated The Dice in the main event.
September 30, 2005 – ICW: Honky Tonk Man defeated “Diamond” Tim Flowers by disqualification.
November 29, 2005 – TWE: Honky Tonk Man defeated Dave Mason.
January 29, 2006 – Pro Wrestling Xtreme: Honky Tonk Man defeated Jayson Chambers after hitting him over the head with a Guitar!
February 25, 2006 – Main Event Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated General Trent Steel.
March 24, 2006 – High Impact Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man and Big Daddy Kash beat Principal Richard Pound and Todd Myers.
March 25, 2006 – HIW: Honky Tonk Man defeated Principal Pound.
March 29, 2006 – TRCW: Honky Tonk Man defeated TJ Bratt.
March 30, 2006 – All Canadian Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man and Gibby Guerrero defeated T.J. Bratt and Bobby Jay.
March 31, 2006 – Ring Masters Entertainment: Honky Tonk Man vs E.Z. Ryder ended in a No Contest.
April 1, 2006 – Independent Wrestling Manitoba: Honky Tonk Man w/Tony Condello beat “Beautiful” Bobby Jay w/Bobby Driver.
April 14-15, 2006 – All-American Championship Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Luscious Larry w/Tommy D.
May 12, 2006 – Stampede Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Duke Durrango.
June 14, 2006 – AWA World Wide: Honky Tonk Man defeated Kim Chee.
June 17, 2006 – TRCW: Bobby Jay beat T.J. Bratt in a no disqualification match when Honky Tonk Man smashed a guitar over Bratt’s head!
July 4, 2006 – WPW: Honky Tonk Man defeated Doink the Clown.
September 30, 2006 – NWA ECCW TV Tapings: Honky Tonk Man defeated Vance Nevada by disqualification.
November 11, 2006 – All Out Mayhem Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Sonny Roselli.
November 24, 2006 – NWA ECCW: Honky Tonk Man and Johnny Canuck defeated Vance Nevada and Seth Knight.
November 25, 2006 – NWA ECCW: Gurv Sihra defeated Honky Tonk Man.
January 20, 2007 – National Wrestling Superstars: Honky Tonk Man and Greg Valentine were there to meet fans and sign autographs.
January 27, 2007 – Impact Zone Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Doink the Clown.
March 10, 2007 – ECPW: Honky Tonk Man defeated Masked Superstar.
March 13, 2007 – Impact Zone Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man sang a song before getting attacked by Team P.O.S.
April 7, 2007 – Main Event World League: Wilbur Whitlock beat Honky Tonk Man by disqualification after HTM hit Wilbur with the Guitar.
April 14, 2007 – IWA Mid South: Honky Tonk Man defeated Mitch Ryder in Shelbyville, Indiana.
July 1, 2007 – 304 Wrestling: The Honky Tonk Man defeated 304 Iced Out Champion Kozbee in a Non-title match.
July 15, 2007 – Championship Wrestling International: Honky Tonk Man defeated Leatherface.
September 1, 2007 – -WPW: Jerry Grey and Doink beat Navajo Warrior and Honky Tonk Man after HTM turned on Warrior.
January 5, 2008 – Sooner World Class Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Luscious Larry.
March 15, 2008 – Revolutionary Championship Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man and Dirk Extreme defeated Ace Gigolo and Onyx.
April 18, 2008 – IWF: Honky Tonk Man and Kevin Knight defeated Travis Blake and Franciz and Chris Steeler w/Rich Ross.
April 19, 2008 – National Wrestling Superstars: Honky Tonk Man defeated Ace Darling w/Gigolo Joe.
April 20, 2008 – IWF: Honky Tonk Man and Biggie Biggs and Mike Jenkins beat Frank Scoleri and Bryan Harley and Evan Schwartz.
May 3, 2008 – National Wrestling Superstars: Honky Tonk Man defeated Ace Darling.
June 14, 2008 – Heavy on Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Big Brody Hoofer.
June 21, 2008 – Tulalip Championship Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Seth Knight.
June 28, 2008 – Ring of Honor: Honky Tonk Man made a rare appearance in Ring of Honor as a member of “Sweet and Sour Inc.”
July 2008: The Honky Tonk Man toured the Maritime Provinces of Canada with a promotion called Ultimate Championship Wrestling.
~~~During a pre-show publicity stunt involving swinging guitars, Honky Tonk almost had his index finger of his right hand severed.
~~~As Honky Tonk Man told the story, he was doing an appearance at a Boston Pizza in Charlottletown, Prince Edward Island.
~~~Someone wanted to take a photo with both men clashing guitars. When the guitars colided, a piece sliced into HTM’s finger.
~~~Honky Tonk Man was then rushed to hospital where his finger was stitched and bandaged up (HTM was stuck with the bill).
July 27, 2008 – Ultimate Championship Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man could not wrestle but instead sung his “Honky Tonk Man” theme.
July 28, 2008 – UCW (Berwick, Nova Scotia): Honky Tonk Man could not wrestle but sung his “Honky Tonk Man” theme song.
September 1, 2008 – Rampage Pro Wrestling: Navajo Warrior and Honky Tonk Man defeated Jerry Grey and Black Dragon
October 6, 2008 – RAW: Jerry Lawler announced that fans could pick Santino Marella’s opponent at Cyber Sunday on PPV.
~~~The choices were all former Intercontinental champions: 1) Rowdy Roddy Piper, 2) Goldust, or 3) the Honky Tonk Man!
October 25, 2008 – Big Time Wrestling (12th Anniversary Show): The Honky Tonk Man defeated Le Emperur in a ten minute match.
~~~After the match; the HTM said he was given the all clear on his finger injury and if he gets picked to wrestle at Cyber Sunday.
October 26, 2008 – Cyber Sunday: Santino Marella defeated [Honky Tonk Man] to retain the WWE Intercontinental Title.
~~~Fans Voted For Santino’s Challenger: 1) Roddy Piper [34%], 2) Goldust [31%], or 3) The Honky Tonk Man [35%]
~~~After the match, Goldust and Roddy Piper helped the Honky Tonk Man attack and humiliate the arrogant Santino Marella.
~~~Goldust and Roddy Piper got some shots in and Honky Tonk Man hit Santino Marella with the Shake, Rattle and Roll!
October 27, 2008 – RAW: Piper and Goldust blocked the exit so that Honky Tonk Man could smash a guitar over Santino’s head!
January 7, 2009 – World Pro Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man and Doink The Clown vs. Jerry Grey and Mighty Volkoff was a No-Contest.
April 4, 2009 – WWE Hall of Fame: Koko B. Ware was officially inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Honky Tonk Man!.
May 7, 2009 – Ulitmate Championship Wrestling (Eastern Canada): Honky Tonk Man and Bushwacker Luke defeated The Kardinal Sinners (“Kowboy” Mike Hughes and “Wildman” Gary Williams) to win the UCW Tag Team Titles.
September 11, 2009 – Big Time Wrestling: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Ryan Von Kool to win the vacant BTW Heavyweight Title.
October 10, 2009 – Alabama Wrestling Federation: HTM and BG James and Tony Sweatt beat Doink and Nathan Crown and Chuckles.
October 23, 2009 – Big Time Wrestling: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jason Styles to retain the BTW Heavyweight Title.
October 24, 2009 – Big Time Wrestling: Jason Styles defeated The Honky Tonk Man to win the BTW Heavyweight Title.
January 27, 2010: Honky Tonk Man officially declined an offer to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame [Click Here For More]
March 25, 2010 – TWE: Jimmy Snuka and Bushwhacker Luke and Adam Slapoweitz beat Honky Tonk Man and Virgil and Celene Jian.
April 10, 2010 – International Wrestling Cartel: Brutus Beefcake defeated The Honky Tonk Man.
May 15, 2010 – Great North Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated The Shocker in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
June 25, 2010 – Traditional Championship Wrestling: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Prince Al Farat in Little Rock, Arkansas.
November 19, 2010 – Wrestle Birmingham: “Honky Tonk Man” Wayne Ferris defeated Ricky Roberts w/Marcel Pringle.
December 9, 2012 – CNWA: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Andy Anderson.
March 3, 2011 – CWE: The Honky Tonk Man, Bobby Fox and Matt Fairlane defeated Anderson Tyson Moore, Robby Royce and TJ Bratt.
March 4, 2011 – CWE: The Honky Tonk Man defeated AJ Sanchez by disqualification.
March 5, 2011 – CWE: The Honky Tonk Man and Zack Murcury defeated EZ Ryder and Moses Luke.
March 26, 2011 – HOW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Buck Zumhofe.
April 22, 2011 – 2CW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Cheech.
May 13, 2011 – FTW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated The Rockstar.
May 14, 2011 – NWS: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Mr. Nick Gregory.
May 21, 2011 – BTW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Shane Kody.
June 18, 2011 – SPW: The Honky Tonk Man, Chip Fletcher and Mike Mission defeated Mr. Nasty, Spanky and Syko.
June 19, 2011 – CWE: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Rick Matthews.
September 24, 2011 – PWF: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Mr. Munroe.
October 22, 2011 – BTW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated L’Empereur.
March 16, 2012 – SPW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Marius.
March 18, 2012 – SPW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Rob Stardom.
March 31, 2012 – PWS: Tito Santana defeated The Honky Tonk Man.
May 19, 2012 – CW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Chase Del Monte.
July 7, 2012 – SDW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Mitch Paradise.
August 25, 2012 – ECCW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated The Honky Tonk Kid.
August 26, 2012 – BWW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Cremator Von Slasher.
September 8, 2012 – NWS: The Honky Tonk Man vs. Maximus Love Power ended in a double disqualification. The Honky Tonk Man defeated Danny Doring.
September 20, 2012 – PCW: The Honky Tonk Man and Jay Walker defeated Scott Justice and TJ Bratt.
February 16, 2013 – JCW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Bill Martel in a guitar match.
March 30, 2013 – CLASH: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Tyler Elkins.
April 10, 2013 – PCW: The Honky Tonk Man and Chad Tanum defeated Adam Knight and Kenny Omega.
April 13, 2013 – SPW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Bobby Jay.
May 11, 2013 – BTW: Jason Styles defeated The Honky Tonk Man.
May 31, 2013 – ASW: The Honky Tonk Man, Andy The Dreadful Bird and Ravenous Randy defeated Disco Fury, The Great Kasaki and Vance Nevada.
June 8, 2013 – FTW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Gary Reno.
June 22, 2013 – FWF: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Bilvis Wesley.
April 13, 2014 – IHW: Honky Tonk Man and Titus defeated Team America (Mark Moment and Sonny Roselli).
April 26, 2014 – Remix Pro: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jock Samson.
May 10, 2014 – GNW: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Sexxxy Eddy.
October 11, 2014 – IWF: Mike Cammett, Shawn Donavan and The Honky Tonk Man defeated Michael Blake, Roman Zachary and Shane O’Brien.
August 14, 2015 – GNW: Bryan Briggs, Jeremy Prophet, The Grapecrusher and The Honky Tonk Man defeated Paul Rosenberg, Sexxxy Eddy, Soa Amin and Steven Levac in a tag team elimination match.
October 10, 2015 – IWF: Bushwhacker Luke, Shawn Donavan and The Honky Tonk Man defeated Galindo, Roman Zachary and Shane O’Brien.
October 30, 2015 – ZERO1 USA: Harker Dirge and The Honky Tonk Man defeated Blake Reed and Steven Davis.
March 5, 2016 – BCW: Greg Valentine, Honky Tonk Man and Tito Santana defeated Hollywood’s Finest (???, ??? and Laszlo Arpad).
April 22, 2016 – PCW: Dalton Castle and The Honky Tonk Man defeated Ashton Smith and Charlie Garrett.
April 23, 2016 – PCW: Joey Hayes, Martin Kirby and The Honky Tonk Man defeated Fight Club and Joe Hendry (Kid Fite and Liam Thomson).
April 30, 2016 – WrestlePro: The Aesthetic Males (Beefcake Charlie, Damian Gibbs & Mike Del), The Blue Meanie and The Honky Tonk Man defeated Team Espana (Jos A & Jos B) & The Heavenly Bodies (Desirable Dustin & Gigolo Justin) and Buster in a tag team elimination match.
August 12, 2016 – WCPBTW: The Great Kumuta and The Honky Tonk Man defeated Rusty Shank and The Sheik Of Syria.
September 24, 2016 – MCW: Koko B. Ware, The Honky Tonk Man and Tito Santana defeated The Rock And Bowl Express (Nick Jeremy, Ryan Ragnarock and Swaggy J).
October 28, 2016 – BTW: Shane Kody and The Honky Tonk Man defeated The Ballard Brothers (Shane Ballard and Shannon Ballard).
November 18, 2016 – PCW/CZW: Shane Douglas and The Honky Tonk Man defeated Dave Rayne and Joey Hayes.
November 19, 2016 – PCW/CZW: Danny Hope and Honky Tonk Man defeated Lionheart and Sha Samuels by disqualification.
December 3, 2016 – MPW: Rory Fox and The Honky Tonk Man defeated The Killer City Kings (Jake King and Ryan King).
March 3, 2017 – RCCW: Honky Tonk Man and Kyle Roberts defeated The Family (Chris Black and Jack Spade).
August 3, 2017 – BCW: Greg Valentine and Honky Tonk Man defeated Aesop Mitchell and Derek St. Holmes.
April 21, 2018 – Rumble For The Kids: Dick The Bruiser Jr., Honky Tonk Man and Pretty Boy Floyd defeated Chief Attakullakulla, Jimmy Blaze and Ox Baker Jr..
March 16, 2019 – WCPBTW: The Honky Tonk Man and War Eagle defeated The Simply Irresistible Superstars (Robby Starr and Sean Casey).
April 6, 2019: The Honky Tonk Man were inducted in the 2019 class of the WWE Hall Of Fame by Jimmy Hart.

Updated: February 2, 2024 @ 11:21 am

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Active Promotion Inactive

Trained By

Herb Welch

Debut

1977

Birthday

January 25, 1953

Hometown

Billed from Memphis
Currently: Arizona

Gender

Male

Height

6'1"

Weight

271 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

Shake, Rattle, and Roll
~(Swinging Neckbreaker),
El Kabong
~(Guitar Shot)

Favorite Move(s)

Diving Fist Drop,
Scoop Slam

Notable Feuds

Bill Dundee,
Ricky Steamboat,
Randy Savage,
Jake Roberts,
The Bushwhackers,
Hulk Hogan,
The Hart Foundation,
Johnny B Badd (WCW),
Jim Duggan (WCW)

Status

Living