Wayne Farris
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Roy Wayne Farris (born January 25, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee) is better known as the Honky Tonk Man. He had wrestled for the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) and the National Wrestling Alliance. He was voted by the fans of WWE.com as the Greatest WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time.
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Profile
- Height: 6'1" (185.4 cm)
- Weight: 248lbs (112.5 kg)
- Birthday: January 25, 1953
- Hometown: Arizona
- Billed from: Memphis, Tennessee
- Trained By: Bill Dundee
- Professional Debut: 1979
- Previous Identities: Danny Condrey, Wayne "Punk Rock" Farris, Wayne "The Fonz" Farris, Honky Tonk Wayne
- Previous Manager(s): Danny Davis, Jimmy Hart, Judd the Studd
- Managed: Rockabilly
- Finishing/Signature Move(s): Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll
- Tag Team: Rhythm and Blues with Greg Valentine
Career
At one time, he was managed by Jimmy "Mouth of the South" Hart.
Farris won several regional tag team titles as one half of the "Blond Bombers" with Larry Latham, who went on to become Moondog Spot.
In the WWF, he won the Intercontinental Title from Ricky Steamboat in 1987 and held it for over a year before being defeated by Ultimate Warrior for the title. He is the self-professed "greatest Intercontinental champion of all time" due to the record 15 months he held the championship. He also formed a tag team called "Rhythm & Blues" with Greg Valentine.
In 1994, he wrestled in WCW and was challenging TV Champion Johnny B. Badd for the title when he left in a dispute with management.
He is the cousin of professional wrestler Jerry "The King" Lawler, though the two have a somewhat acrimonious relationship.
Titles and Accomplishments
World Wrestling Entertainment
- 1-time WWF Intercontinental Champion (06/02/1987 - 8/29/1988)
Other Titles
- 3-Time Mid-Southern Tag Team Champion (with Larry Latham twice and Tojo Yamamoto once)
- 3-Time Mid-American Tag Team Champion (with Larry Latham)
- 1-Time Southeast Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Champion
- 1-Time Southeast Championship Wrestling Alabama Champion
- 1-Time Southeast Championship Wrestling Tag Team Champion (with Ron Starr)
- 3-Time Stampede Wrestling Tag Team Champion (with Ron Starr twice and Cuban Assassin once)
- 1-Time Stampede Wrestling North American Champion
- 1-Time NSWA Tag Team Champion (with Greg Valentine)
- 1-Time APW Universal Champion
- 1-Time WWC Caribbean Champion
- 1-Time MEWF Heavyweight Champion
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) ranked him # 263 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003.
| Preceded by: Ricky Steamboat | WWE Intercontinental Champions | Succeeded by: The Ultimate Warrior |
External Links
- The Official Honky Tonk Man Website (http://www.thehonkytonkman.com/)