WWE History Vol. 1: The Greatest Intercontinental Champion of all Time 

The Honky Tonk Man is a Hall of Fame member and an important piece of WWE history.
The Honky Tonk Man is a Hall of Fame member and an important piece of WWE history.

Hall of Fame Induction

Honky Tonk Man at the 2019 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Honky Tonk Man at the 2019 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

For many years, Honky Tonk Man only made sporadic appearances for the WWE. Despite his age, Wayne Farris has continued to wrestle actively on the independent scene.

Given his contributions to sports entertainment, it was only a matter of time before Honky Tonk Man got the recognition he was due. The WWE chose to induct him into their Wrestling Hall of Fame.

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When the visibly emotional Honky Tonk Man took the stage, the fans in attendance chanted 'you deserve it.' We couldn't agree more with the WWE Universe and congratulate Honky Tonk Man on his just desserts.

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Wayne Farris, better known to wrestling fans around the world as Honky Tonk Man, has left an indelible mark in sports entertainment and is an important facet of WWE history.

We hope you have enjoyed this inaugural edition of WWE History. Check back with us next week for the story of the longest reigning champion in WWE history, Bruno Sammartino.

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future editions of WWE History, please leave them below the article, and as always thanks for reading!

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