On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of The Honky Tonk Man, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Roy Wayne Farris was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 25, 1953, and he is currently 72 years old.
He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.
The Honky Tonk Man has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.
The Honky Tonk Man was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019.
The Honky Tonk Man Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameRoy Wayne Farris
- Ring Names
- The Honky Tonk Man (September 28, 1986 - Present)
- Honky Tonk Wayne (January 24, 1984 - July 25, 1986)
- Wayne Farris (August 19, 1978 - January 23, 1984)
- Danny Condrey (October 11, 1980 - February 9, 1981)
- Born January 25, 1953 (age 72)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceMemphis, Tennessee
- Billed From
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 247 lbs (112 kg)
Career History
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Roles
- Ambassador (April 11, 2025 - Present)
- Wrestler (January 16, 1978 - November 3, 2019)
- Commentator (December 16, 1996 - April 7, 1997)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEApril 11, 2025 Present Promotion 
INDYApril 26, 1997 November 3, 2019 Promotion Promotion 
WWFDecember 16, 1996 April 7, 1997 Promotion 
WCWAugust 5, 1994 December 17, 1994 Promotion 
WWFSeptember 28, 1986 December 31, 1990 Promotion 
STAMPEDEDecember 30, 1982 July 25, 1986 Promotion 
NWAAugust 19, 1978 February 13, 1984 Promotion 
SECWOctober 1, 1983 February 13, 1984 Promotion SECWMay 22, 1982 December 30, 1982 Promotion 
GCWNovember 26, 1981 December 27, 1981 Promotion 
CWAJanuary 16, 1978 August 31, 1981 Promotion 
MID AMERICAAugust 22, 1979 September 3, 1980 Promotion 
CWFMarch 31, 1979 May 15, 1979 Promotion 
SLWCAugust 19, 1978 September 2, 1978 -
Images History
Oct 2008
Sep 1986
Jan 1978 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel January 1, 1987 November 3, 2019 Face August 19, 1978 December 31, 1986
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Finishers
- El Kabong - Guitar shot (September 28, 1986 - November 3, 2019)
- Shake, Rattle and Roll - Swinging Neckbreaker (January 16, 1978 - November 3, 2019)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Cool Cocky Bad" by Jim Johnston & The Honky Tonk Man - Single (December 16, 1996 - November 3, 2019)
- Theme Song"Honky Dog Baby" by Jimmy Hart - Single (August 5, 1994 - December 17, 1994)
- Theme Song"Cool Cocky Bad" by Jim Johnston & The Honky Tonk Man - Single (June 1, 1987 - December 31, 1990)
- Theme Song"That's All Right, Honky Tonk Mama" by Jim Johnston - Single (September 28, 1986 - May 31, 1987)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2019)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
Stampede Wrestling
- 3 Stampede International Tag Team Championship (2 with Ron Starr, 1 with The Cuban Assassin)
- 1 Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship
All Pro Wrestling
- 1 APW Universal Heavyweight Championship
Big Time Wrestling
- 1 BTW Heavyweight Championship
International Championship Wrestling
- 1 ICW Heavyweight Championship
Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation
- 1 MEWF Heavyweight Championship
Mid-South Wrestling Association
- 1 MSWA Tennessee Heavyweight Championship
NWA Mid-America/Continental Wrestling Association
- 4 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (3 with Larry Latham, 1 with Tojo Yamamoto)
- 3 NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship (with Larry Latham)
North Atlantic Wrestling Association
- 1 NAWA Tag Team Championship (with Paul Hudson)
Northern States Wrestling Alliance
- 1 NSWA Tag Team Championship (with Greg Valentine)
Ring Masters Entertainment
- 1 RME Heavyweight Championship
- 1 RME Tag Team Championship (with Bobby Collins)
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)
- 1 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (with Ron Starr)
- 1 NWA Southeastern United States Junior Heavyweight Championship
Ultimate Championship Wrestling
- 1 UCW Tag Team Championship (with Bushwacker Luke)
Ultimate Championship Wrestling (Virginia)
- 1 UCW Heavyweight Championship
Universal Wrestling Alliance
- 1 UWA Heavyweight Championship
World Wrestling Council
- 1 WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship
XJAM Pro Wrestling
- 1 XJAM Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- XWF/LPW Hall of Fame induction (class of 2008)
x1 WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Rhythm and Blues - Greg Valentine (November 15, 1988 - December 16, 1990)
- The Blonde Bombers - Larry Latham (March 31, 1979 - July 15, 1980)
- Managers
- Managed WrestlersBilly Gunn
- Family
- Jerry Lawler - Cousin
- Grandmaster Sexay / Brian Christopher - First cousin once removed
