Weight: 255 lbs.

Finishing Maneuver(s): Shake, Rattle n' Roll

The Honky Tonk Man made his national debut in the rings of the WWF alongside manager "Colonel" Jimmy Hart. Honky utilized his "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" finisher to score an impressive series of consecutive wins. Despite his strong in-ring record, Honky seemed preoccupied with "records" of another sort - the vinyl variety! Attempting to juggle a dual career as a wrestler and musician, Honky released his first single - appropriately entitled "The Honky Tonk Man." The beginning line said it all - "I've got long side burns and my hair slicked back, I'm coming to your town in my pink Cadillac!"

Honky quickly gained the attention of the fans - who were taken aback by his cocky attitude. When he hit the ring - the crowd showered him with boos. Undaunted by their response, Honky would quickly grab the mic and proclaim, "Thank you, thank you, you're a beautiful audience!"

Honky's attitude did not go unnoticed by his fellow wrestlers. Jake "The Snake" Roberts took offense at his antics and invited Honky for an appearance on his interview segment - "The Snake Pit." Live on WWF Superstars, Jake confronted Honky, attempting to intimidate him with his python. In an unforgettable moment - Honky proceeded to blast Jake squarely over the head with his guitar. This was the origin of the "guitar shot" - a "move" which wrestlers continue to emulate to this day.

At WrestleMania 3, Honky and Jake met one-on-one. After a grueling back-and-forth battle, which included interference by both Jimmy Hart and rock icon Alice Cooper, Honky scored the win over Jake.

On June 2, 1987, the Honky Tonk Man would once again make history on the WWF Superstars television program - cleanly pinning Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat to capture the WWF Intercontinental Title. He would defend this title proudly for the next 14 months - earning himself the moniker of the "Greatest Intercontinental champion of all time." At SummerSlam 1988, Honky would finally lose the title to the Ultimate Warrior.

Shortly thereafter, Jimmy Hart decided to take Honky's career in an entirely new direction - pairing him with his latest signee - Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. Known as "Rhythm and Blues," the duo had many memorable encounters with the Hart Foundation, Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.

Title Summary:

WWF Intercontinental Champion