On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of 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 70 years old.
Honky Tonk Man was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Roy Wayne Farris
- Ring Names
- Honky Tonk Man ( September 28, 1986 - Present)
- Honky Tonk Wayne ( July 25, 1986)
- Wayne Farris ( August 19, 1978 - January 23, 1984)
- Danny Condrey ( October 11, 1980 - February 9, 1981)
- Born January 25, 1953 (age 70)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Memphis, Tennessee
- Billed From
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 247 lbs (112 kg)
United StatesCareer History
- Roles
- Wrestler ( January 16, 1978 - November 3, 2019)
- Commentator ( December 16, 1996 - April 7, 1997)
- Companies / Promotions
Promotion from to Promotion INDY April 26, 1997 November 3, 2019 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 January 23, 1984 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel January 1, 1987 Present Face August 19, 1978 December 31, 1986 - Images
WWF
WCW
WWF
STAMPEDE
NWA
- Finishers
- El Kabong - Guitar shot ( September 28, 1986 - Present)
- Shake, Rattle and Roll - Swinging Neckbreaker ( September 28, 1986 - Present)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Cool Cocky Bad" by Jim Johnston & The Honky Tonk Man - Single ( December 16, 1996 - Present)
- 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
- Hall of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2019, Individual
- Titles Won
World Wrestling Federation
- 1 WWF Intercontinental Championship
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
- Other Accomplishments
- WWF Intercontinental Championship longest reign in history (454 days)
- XWF/LPW Hall of Fame induction (class of 2008)
Relations
- 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 Jimmy Hart
