Honky Tonk Man - Online World of Wrestling

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Title History

AWA Southern Tag Team titles w/Larry Latham defeating Bill Dundee & Jerry Lawler (June 15, 1979);
AWA Southern Tag Team titles w/Larry Latham defeating Ricky Morton & Sonny King (October 1, 1979);
AWA Southern Tag Team titles w/Larry Latham defeating Steve Kyle & Koko Ware for vacant titles (October 29, 1979);
NWA Mid America Tag Team titles w/Larry Latham defeating Ken Lucas & George Gulas (December 15, 1979);
NWA Mid America Tag Team titles w/Larry Latham defeating Bobby Eaton & George Gulas (Febuary 16, 1980);
NWA Mid America Tag Team titles w/Larry Latham defeating Great Togo & 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 & Tommy Rich (????, 1981);
AWA Southern Tag Team titles w/Kevin Sullivan defeating Dream Machine & 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 & 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 & Hubert Gallant [Tournament] (October 25, 1985);
Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Ron Starr defeating Ron Ritchie & Leo Burke (Febuary 21, 1986);
Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Cuban Assassin defeating Ben Bassarab & 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 & 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 & 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”..
February 21, 1987–Saturday Night’s Main Event: Honky Tonk Man competed in a battal royal which was won by Hercules.
March 29, 1987–Wrestlemania III: The Honky Tonk Man pinned Jake “the Snake” Roberts..
June 2, 1987: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Ricky Steamboat for the WWF Intercontinental title..
~~~Honky was a replacement for “The Natural” Butch Reed who was scheduled to win the gold..
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 & Brutus Beefcake..
~~~Honky Tonk’s Team = The Honky Tonk Man, King Harley Race, Hercules, Outlaw Ron Bass & Danny Davis..
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Randy Savage, Ricky Steamboat and Jake Roberts were the surviving members of their team..
February 5, 1988–Saturday Night’s Main Event: Randy Savage defeated WWF IC champion Honky Tonk Man by Countout .
March 27, 1988–WrestleMania IV: Brutus Beefcake defeated IC champion Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart & Peggy Sue by DQ .
July 31, 1988–Wrestlefest: “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan defeated WWF Intercontinental champion Honky Tonk Man by DQ.
August 28, 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..
November 24, 1988–Survivor Series: The Ultimate Warrior’s Team beat Honky Tonk Man’s Team in a Survivor Series match..
~~~Honky Tonk Man’s Team = Honky Tonk Man & Greg Valentine & Dangerous Danny Davis & Ron Bass & Bad New Brown..
~~~Ultimate Warrior’s Team: The Ultimate Warrior & Brutus Beefcake & The Blue Blazer & Sam Houston & Jim Brunzell..
December 7, 1988–Saturday Night’s Main Event: Ultimate Warrior beat Honky Tonk Man to retain the Intercontinental title.

World Wrestling Federation – Rhythem & Blues:

The Honky Tonk Man was paired up with Greg “the Hammer” Valentine in a tag team known as Rhytem & Blues..
January 15, 1989–Royal Rumble: Honky Tonk Man entered at #11 and was emlimited by Tito Santana & Bushwhacker Butch.
April 2, 1989 – WrestleMania V: The Hart Foundation defeated The Honky Tonk Man & Greg Valentine..
July 18, 1989–Saturday Night’s Main Event: Hulk Hogan defeated Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart to retain the WWF title.
August 28, 1989–Summerslam: “The American Dragon” Dusty Rhodes defeated Honky Tonk Man.
October 10, 1989–First WWF UK Event: “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan defeated Honky Tonk Man.
November 23, 1989–Survivor Series: The Dream Team defeated The Honky Tonk Man’s Team in a Suvivor Series match..
~~~The Enforcers = Big Bossman & Rick Martel (w/Slick) & Bad News Brown & Honky Tonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart)
~~~The Dream Team = Dusty Rhodes & Brutus Beefcake & Tito Santana & The Red Rooster (Terry Taylor)

World Wrestling Federation – Rhythem & Blues:

January 21, 1990–Royal Rumble: Honky Tonk Man entered at #24 and was emlimited by Hulk Hogan.
April 1, 1990–WrestleMania VI: Rhythem & Blues (HTM & Greg Valentine) sang their smash hit “Hunka Hunka Honky Love”..
~~~The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) showed up after the song and chased R & B away and destroyed all their musical equipment.
November 22, 1990–Survivor Series: The Dream Team defeated The Million Dollar Team in a Suvivor Series match..
~~~Million Dollar Team = Ted DiBiase & Honky Tonk Man & Greg Valentine (w/Jimmy Hart) & Undertaker (w/Brother Love)..
~~~The Dream Team = Dusty Rhodes & “Birdman” Koko B. Ware & Bret “Hitman” Hart & Jim “The Anvil” Niedhart..
~~~~~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..
October 23, 1994–Halloween Havoc: WCW Television champion Johnny B. Badd vs. The Honky Tonk Man ended in a draw..
November 16, 1994–Clash of Champions: Johnny B. Badd defeated Honky Tonk Man by DQ to retain the WCW Television Title.
Late 1994: WCW boss Eric Bischoff decided to fire The Honky Tonk Man from WCW for no good reason..

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.
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 unleach 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”..
May 11, 1997–In Your House 15 – Cold Day In Hell: Rockabilly defeated Jesse James..

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 Independant Wrestling Circuit..
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 & Honky Tonk Man defeated Jim Neidhart & A-1..
August 10, 2004–IWF in Aberdeen, New Jersey: Honky Tonk Man defeated Fred Sampson..
October 2, 2004–Oaktown Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Le Empereur..
October 12, 2002–Continental Championship Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Steve Armstrong.
January 18, 2005–Southern Championship Wrestling: 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) & Michelle Starr defeated Honky Tonk Man & 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–International Wrestling Cartel: Sgt. Slaughter defeated Honky Tonk Man in a Legends Match..
April 30, 2005–Independent Wrestling Mantoba: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Beautiful Bobby Jay..
June 18, 2005–Neo Spirit Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man & Jason Cage defeated Notorious TID & Phil Latio..
June 24, 2005–ICW: Tim Flowers defeated Honky Tonk Man in Seattle, Washington..
July 15, 2005–Steel Rage Pro Wrestling: 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–Dutch Championship Wrestling: 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–Twin Wrestling Entertainment: 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 & Big Daddy Kash beat Principal Richard Pound & Todd Myers..
March 25, 2006–High Impact Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Principal Pound..
March 29, 2006–Top Rope Championship Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated TJ Bratt..
March 30, 2006–All Canadian Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man & Gibby Guerrero defeated T.J. Bratt & 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, 2006–All-American Championship Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Luscious Larry w/Tommy D….
April 15, 2006–All-American Championship Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Luscious Larry w/Tommy D (again)..
May 12, 2006–Stampede Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Duke Durrango..
June 14, 2006–AWA World Wide: Honky Tonk Man defeated Kim Chee in a bonus main event..
June 17, 2006–TRCW: Bobby Jay beat T.J. Bratt in a No-DQ match when Honky Tonk Man smashed a guitar over Bratt’s head!
July 4, 2006–World Pro Wrestling: 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 in Machias, Maine..
November 24, 2006–NWA ECCW: Honky Tonk Man & Johnny Canuck defeated Vance Nevada & Seth Knight
November 25, 2006–NWA ECCW: Gurv Sihra defeated Honky Tonk Man in Nanaimo, British Columbia ..
January 20, 2007–National Wrestling Superstars: Honky Tonk Man & Greg Valentine were there to meet fans and sign autographs..
January 27, 2007–Impact Zone Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Doink the Clown in Sacaton, Arizona..
March 10, 2007–ECPW: Honky Tonk Man defeated Masked Superstar in McAdoo, Pennsylvania…
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 DQ 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 in Adrian, Michigan..
September 1, 2007—WPW: Jerry Grey & Doink beat Navajo Warrior & Honky Tonk Man after HTM turned on Warrior..
January 5, 2008–Sooner World Class Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man defeated Luscious Larry in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma..
March 15, 2008–Revolutionary Championship Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man & Dirk Extreme defeated Ace Gigolo & Onyx..
April 18, 2008–IWF: Honky Tonk Man & Kevin Knight defeated Travis Blake & Franciz & 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 & Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins beat Frank Scoleri & Bryan Harley & 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 in Tulalip, Washington ..
June 28, 2008 – Ring of Honor: Honky Tonk Man made a rare appearance in Ring of Honor as a member of “Sweet & 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 & Honky Tonk Man defeated Jerry Grey & 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 & Roddy Piper helped the Honky Tonk Man attack and humiliate the arrogant Santino Marella..
~~~~~~~Goldust & Roddy Piper got some shots in and Honky Tonk Man hit Santino Marella with the Shake, Rattle & Roll!
October 27, 2008–RAW: Piper & 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 & Doink The Clown vs. Jerry Grey & 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 & Bushwacker Luke defeated The Kardinal Sinners (“Kowboy” Mike Hughes & “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 & BG James & Tony Sweatt beat Doink & Nathan Crown & 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 & Bushwhacker Luke & Adam Slapoweitz beat Honky Tonk Man & Virgil & 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 beat Ricky Roberts w/Marcel Pringle

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