TNA 1.0 Rating - 9th March 2010

Just as HTM predicted the TNA rating is down and was demolished by WWE. They couldn't even hold their own audience.

TNA drew a 1.0 down from Thursday's 1.14 continuing the weekly ratings decline in the Bischoff and Hogan era.

As for Bubba telling people "Bubba = Ratings" his segment quarter hr was rock bottom! Ouch!

For Bischoff saying HTM can't draw. HTM's segment on RAW last year garnered a 3.7 rating.

TNA is dead in the water. Giving TNA 12 months was probably 6 months too many.

WWE headlines with Wrestlemania rematches next week and the return of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

Add to that the McMahon, Bret Hart contract signing, TNA's taped show of Hardy vs Styles can't compete.

So much for the "war".

Shake, Rattle & Roll that Bischoff!

HTM Shoots On State Of TNA - 5th March 2010

The greatest WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time is back with a new blog addressing the state of TNA.

Check it out here! It's not one to miss!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

Angelo Poffo Passes Away - 4th March 2010

I would like to send my condolences to Randy Savage, Lanny Poffo & family who sadly lost their father today.

Angelo was very well respected in the wrestling world and my thoughts are with his family.

A sad day for wrestling.

HTM

Can You Shake, Rattle & Roll!? - 1st March 2010

If you think you can sing... If you think you can dance... Then the greatest WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time wants to see what you've got!

We're launching to the first official HTM competition!

All you have to do is make a video of yourself or with your friends, singing and dancing to the HTM's theme song! Upload the video to YouTube and email the video address to contest@honkytonkman.net

The best entries will feature here on the website with the HTM picking the winners!

1st Prize

Phone call from the HTM (US & Canada only)

Signed HTM photo

HTM "Cool, Cocky, Bad" shirt

Winners video permanently featured on the website!

2nd Prize

HTM "Cool, Cocky, Bad" shirt.

Competition runs from March 1st to April 2nd 2010

(You can find the HTM lyrics by clicking here)

I'm cool, I'm cocky, I'm b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-bad!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

Miss Elizabeth - 27th February 2010

To wrestling fans - Nothing derogatory was meant by the comment HTM made about Miss Elizabeth on a recent radio show. Liz was played as part of the radio intro clip the station used. All HTM meant is that he wished Elizabeth was alive today. HTM meant no disrespect to Miss Elizabeth, her family or fans.

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

"One Man's Opinion" - 20th February 2010

The following email was sent in to HTM Enterprises from an insider who would like to remain unnamed.

"This Hogan TNA is such nonsense. No one has called them out on Hogan's getting rid of writers and on the fact he says he "runs" TNA now. Where are the web sites to call them out now and make TNA stand up to the plate and answer the questions. Should the net give them a free ride?"

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

Honky Tonk Man Officially Signs With WWE - 17th February 2010

We have just had confirmation and the ink's not even dry!

The Greatest WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time has signed a brand new contract with WWE & Mattel!

More on this story to come...

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

HTM Set's The Record Straight On Trash Talk Radio - 17th February 2010

The greatest WWE IC champ of all time appeared on Trash Talk Radio for over an hour last night to set the record straight on all things Honky Tonk Man!

(Streaming now or download by clicking here)

Topics discussed were:

War with Bubba "The Love" Sponge

Suing Eric Bischoff for defamation of character

Talking to Jeff Jarrett - The truth on the TNA deal

Signed a brand new contact with WWE

Why he couldn't go into the WWE Hall of Fame this year

Hulk Hogan & TNA

TNA vs WWE Monday Night War

Origins of the HTM character

Dave Meltzer / WCW booking

Internet wrestling community

Heat with Ricky Steamboat

Not dropping the IC belt to Randy Savage

Jack Brisco

Deaths in wrestling

Putting over the Ultimate Warrior

Who influenced HTM to get in the business

All this an much more! Special thanks to Trash Talk Radio!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

Cya Bubba! - 16th February 2010

The HTM would like to say a massive thanks to our fans all over the world who voted for Mr. Clem (Bubba) to be fired from TNA.

We did it! Thousands of votes sent to TNA and Clem (Bubba) says it looks like he is done with TNA!

"Shake Rattle & Roll" ... Brother

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

Exclusive WWE/HTM News - 16th February 2010

HTM will be posting a huge news story in the coming days. All we can say at this point it is a deal with WWE and Mattel.

We said we were working on a deal with Jakks and TNA but TNA never followed up during the Mr. Clem ( Bubba) nonsense.

Looks like TNA lost again and WWE will win once again!

TNA continues to drop the ball with OLD WCW talent. TNA will be dead in 12 months. Hogan will raid them for big dough and they will be dust in the wind. WWE will buy the tapes for 10 cents on the dollar.

HTM said so!

HTM

CONGRATULATIONS MILLION DOLLAR MAN - 9th February 2010

The Honky Tonk Man would like to congratulate the "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase for being inducted into the WWE 2010 Hall of Fame last night on RAW.

Congratulations Ted!

HTM

OFFICIAL HONKY TONK MAN SHIRT NOW ON SALE! - 9th February 2010

The official HTM "Cool, Cocky, Bad!" shirt is now available worldwide!

$25 USA

$35 International

All prices include shipping!

Click here to visit the store!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

HTM / TNA / BTLS RESULTS! - 8th February 2010

Thank you to all the fans who voted on www.honkytonkman.net and the HTM official Facebook page. The results are in and speak for themselves!

86% of total vote want BTLS fired from TNA!

81% of total vote want HTM hired by TNA!

19% of total vote don’t want HTM hired by TNA!

86% want HTM to kick BTLS ass!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

WE'LL MISS YOU JACK BRISCO - 3rd February 2010

I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of Jack Brisco. He was a first class gentleman who treated everyone with respect. He was a great person to be around. I only wrestled Jack one time when I was in Japan. He was so easy to work with and did not take liberties with me as he could have.

Jack will be missed.

HTM

HTM ISSUES APPOLOGY TO WWE EVP JOHN LAURINAITIS - 2nd February 2010

HTM has isued a personal apology to WWE EVP John Laurinaitis

Click here to view.

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

SHAKE RATTLE & ROLL #5 - 25th Jamuary 2010

Celebrating the birthday of the "Greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time!" we have a brand new HTM Podcast with episode 5 of "Shake Rattle & Roll"

Highlights include:

"Dr Death" Steve Williams

Prestige of the WWE Titles

The Ultimate Warrior

Hulk Hogan

TNA & Spike TV

Randy Savage

Crossing Vince McMahon

NWA

Is the HTM guitar a prop?

The business turning around

All this and more!

Click here to listen!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

Happy Birthday Champ! - 25th January 2010

The HTM web team and all his fans around the world would like to wish the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time a very happy birthday!

If you'd like to leave the HTM a birthday greeting, please do so in the guestbook here!

Shake Rattle & Roll!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

HTM 2010 TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED - 13th January 2010

The HTM 2010 tour dates have been released!

Check out the Calendar section here and see where you can watch the greatest WWE Intercontinental Chsmpion of all time!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

HTM COMMENTS ON THE MONDAY NIGHT WAR - 12th January 2010

I saw only a few minutes of each show. The Hogan intro along with the old wolf pack (puke) and a grandfather looking Bischoff. I flipped after that to Raw and saw the ending of the Bret- Shawn handshake. I watched the football game, it was more interesting!

HTM

SHAKE RATTLE & ROLL EPISODE #4 NOW ONLINE!

Honky Tonk Man returns with episode 4 of "Shake Rattle & Roll"

Highlights include:

Hogan to TNA

Nash & Hall in TNA

Jim Ross's view of wrestling

Tour Update

WWE HOF 2010

Check it out here!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

HOGAN THE END OF TNA? - 2nd December 2009

HTM is back online with a blockbuster blog on Hulk Hogan & TNA!

Check it out here!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

HTM RETURNS TO MONDAY NIGHT MAYHEM TONIGHT! - 12th October 2009

517 years ago, Christopher Columbus arrived in "The New World." In observance of this historic day in American history, banks, the U.S. Postal Service, schools, & government offices all will be closed this Monday...but the "Fall Tour '09" of "Your Home Of Wrestling Radio" has no plans on "mailing it in for the holiday." Join The Big Mosh, Blade, & "The Chairman Of The Board" Todd Vincent for an all-new edition of Monday Night Mayhem (presented by ReelWrestling.com), beginning this Monday evening (@ 8PM ET/7PM CT).

With WWE's Bragging Rights Pay-Per-View on the horizon, there is truly one superstar who has indeed attained some "bragging rights" over the years, and he returns to The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network after a four-year absence. The greatest WWE Intercontinental Champion of all-time & Monday Night Mayhem Hall Of Famer, The Honky Tonk Man, steps back into the MNM squared circle! One of the most-uncensored voices in the world of professional wrestling & sports-entertainment will be discussing what he's been up to since his last Mayhem appearance, including his WWE return last October, if his travels will take him to Australia for next month's "Hulkamania" tour, & WrestleMania XXVI heading to his hometown of Phoenix, AZ next March. Who does HTM see being inducted as part of the WWE Hall Of Fame's "Class Of 2009?" The only way to find out is by feeling The Mayhem live!

All new & old members of "The Mayhem Nation" can check out the official Monday Night Mayhem Audio Vault, which contains the finest programming/audio content from over five+ years of Mayhem goodness. You can re-live interviews with some of the biggest names in the worlds of sports, entertainment, Hollywood, & professional wrestling (Dennis Rodman, Jim Kelly, Curtis Granderson, Ice-T, Nancy O'Dell, Michael Buffer, & Brooke Hogan), plus some of your favorite WWE superstars (CM Punk, Chris Jericho, Ted DiBiase, Cody Rhodes, & "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix), along with WWE Hall Of Famers (Bret "Hitman" Hart, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Jim Ross, & Jesse "The Body" Ventura). All this is now available World Wide & 365 at www.MondayNightMayhem.com.

Episode 3 Of Shake Rattle & Roll Online! - 2nd October 2009

HTM returns with a his new weekly podcast, answering the questions his fans wanted answered!

Check it out here

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

Episode 2 Of Shake Rattle & Roll Online! - 16th September 2009

HTM returns with a blockbuster podcast featuring wrestling legend the Iron Sheik!

This is one podcast you don't want to miss!

Check it out here

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

HTM Coming To Montreal! - 16th September 2009

The greatest of all time will be visiting TOW Wrestling on Friday September 25th 2009 at the Centre Pierre-Charbonneau (3000 Viau St) Montreal, 7:30 pm!

Click here for more info!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

HTM Official Shirt On Sale! - 29th August 2009

The brand new official HTM shirt is now on sale!

Available worldwide!

Check it out here!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

HTM Podcast Launches! - 28th August 2009

It's finally here! The return of the HTM official podcasts!

Click here to listen to the first edition of "Shake Rattle & Roll".

If you would like Honky to answer your question next week, please email it in to audio@honkytonkman.net

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

New HTM Blog! - 19th August 2009

The HTM has a brand new blog posted in the HTM section of the website!

Check it out here!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

HTM Launches Official Facebook Page! - 12th August 2009

The Honky Tonk Man has launched his very own official Facebook page!

To view HTM's page click here and add the greatest of all time to your Facebook!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

South Town Star: An Interview With The Honky Tonk Man - 8th August 2009

Jessi Virtusio of the South Town Star  recently sat down and conducted this great interview with the pro wrestling legend that is "The Honky Tonk Man".

What a whirlwind weekend for pro wrestling! Several stars from the legends circuit as well as the current mainstream and independent scene will drop by Wizard World's Chicago Comic-Con from Thursday (8/06) to Sunday (8/09) at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, (847) 692-2220. Among those stars is the Honky Tonk Man, a World Wrestling Entertainment legend who also is scheduled to appear at Gallagher's Pub, 160 E. North St., Manhattan, (815) 478-9803, on Thursday (8/06).

After checking out the man who was WWE's intercontinental champion for a record-setting 64 weeks at a July Dreamwave Wrestling event in LaSalle, Ill., it was a pleasure to get a chance to chat via phone with the Honky Tonk Man, who still loves the wrestling business. Some of my conversation will be in my pro wrestling column in Thursday's (8/06) Fifty-Two Weekends. To tide you over until that article is released, here are the Honky Tonk Man's thoughts on being picked to induct Koko B. Ware into the WWE Hall of Fame, what key elements will make a person successful in any business, and much more. So grab some grub and/or something to drink, and take in "A conversation with the Honky Tonk Man."

The Elvis Presley Connection

Since he was born as Roy Wayne Farris in Memphis, Tenn., it may surprise some to find out that adopting an Elvis Presley gimmick wasn't the Honky Tonk Man's first choice when it came to making his mark in wrestling. And it may shock some to find out that the Honky Tonk Man actually has been dyeing his hair black for years to keep the jumpsuit-and-guitar getup going.

"I was never an Elvis fan growing up. I grew up in Memphis so we were force-fed (Elvis). You guys in Chicago get force-fed the Cubs all the time. I was a Beatles and Rolling Stones fan," the Honky Ton Man said from his home in Gilbert, Ariz., where he said the temps were reaching 112 degrees that day. "I was dressed and had my hair all different colors. I was called punk rock. These wrestling fans in Birmingham, Ala., (saw) I had the sideburns, and they mentioned to me about doing this Elvis thing. I got sick of watching 'Blue Hawaii' as a kid and 'Viva Las Vegas.' They bought me a jumpsuit for my birthday present, and it took off from there. And the name came from an old Johnny Horton song."

As time went on and the Honky Tonk Man made his home in Arizona, he became an Elvis fan.

"Then it got to be part of my character. It got to be part of my persona. Of course I couldn't play guitar. I've been accused of playing a brutal tune. I finally learned four chords, but I could never progress. Musicians hate what I do because I break up instruments," the Honky Tonk Man said of using his guitars to smash his opponents in the ring. "Could you imagine if I played piano?" he quipped of what his finishing move might then have to be.

Wizard World

Speaking of legends, the Honky Tonk Man said calling him a legend could be misleading because the term makes him sound as if he is retired.

"When I do seminars for the young fellows, (I tell them) there are really only three key elements that will make you successful in any business. You have to have desire. You have to be dedicated. And you have to work hard," he said. "I did all those things, and I still do them and it's paid off for me. I've never been one to say, 'I'm quitting. I'm done.' I just feel like, if you get a lemon, let's make lemonade. I don't look at myself as a legend. Some of the fans do. ... It just makes you feel like you're retired, but I'm not. I'm very active. I do over 100 wrestling shows a year and go all over the world. Now I've started doing these conventions. I did Wizard World Chicago last year, did Philadelphia this year and just came from San Diego Comic-Con, which was a madhouse."

Calling the 2008 Chicago Comic-Con "a great event," the Honky Tonk Man had nothing but compliments for the Wizard World crew.

"Wizard does a wonderful job. They've taken over a couple of other conventions. They are actually going to do England in a year or two. Big Apple Con, they've taken it and bought it out. They're really expanding," he said. I was totally amazed that that many people would come out to a comic convention. I was never that big into comics. I would get a Superman comic now and then."

Although a number of wrestling fans also tend to love comics, there is an alternate event featuring the Honky Tonk Man if one wants to skip the crowds at Chicago Comic-Con (which also will feature comic and toy creators in addition to television and movie stars). And the Honky Tonk Man said he is looking forward to kicking back and meeting and greeting the fans on Thursday (8/06) at local Irish pub Gallagher's.

Visiting The Southland

"I'll have a few cold beers. When you're in the Chicagoland area, you have to have a few cold ones," he said of the appearance that was arranged in part by his friends Brian Koltz, of Joliet, and Frank Reznik, of Posen, who assist in coordinating Honky Tonk Man events within 100 miles of the region.

He said he doesn't throw around the term "friend" lightly, but former World Wrestling Federation superstar Bushwhacker Luke is among that group. In May, the two friends won the Ultimate Championship Wrestling tag-team belts in Nova Scotia, Canada, and lately the Honky Tonk Man has been trying to book more appearances that include Luke.

"We've been friends for 30 years," the Honky Tonk Man said of Luke. "We work well together."

The WWE Hall of Fame

Another friend is Koko B. Ware, whom the Honky Tonk Man inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April. The two trained each other, he added.

"I was honored and flattered to be able to do that. When (the WWE) called me and asked me, I said, 'Of course I will.' I thought them being such a big office and so smart that they would have known that Koko and I broke in together. I didn't have to have cue cards. If you noticed (my induction speech), it was a truthful thing that came from years of knowing him and how we started."

As for who the Honky Tonk Man would like to see induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame if the opportunity came up, he said his pick might be controversial especially in the Chi-town area.

"I would really like to have the Milwaukee Brewers sports announcer Bob Uecker do it for me because he's been in so many 'WrestleManias.' " Bob and I have this running thing. He sent me a photo not long ago. I just missed him at spring training. I was at the last game and threw out the ball. He left me an autographed picture saying, 'See you in the Hall of Fame, ha ha.' Our thing is I'm not going in until Uecker goes in."

The Ongoing Love Of Wrestling

When it comes to the Honky Tonk Man and wrestling, it looks like it will continue to be a big part of his life for a long time to come.

"I can tell you that I've lived on the road for 34 years. If I stay home on a Friday or Saturday night, I go stir crazy because I know there's a wrestling show somewhere that I need to be on. It's just been my life. I never really had another job. I taught school for a while before I got into the wrestling business," he said. "I taught elementary physical education at a private Catholic school. I still went out and wrestled on the weekends."

But that doesn't mean that the Honky Tonk Man's family isn't important to him. He has been married for 26 years to Tammy Farris, a food-service manager at one of the junior high schools in Gilbert. His son, Roy, is turning 25 this month, and his daughter, Megan, is "16 going on 25."

In fact, it was the Honky Tonk Man's family who contributed to him leaving his Memphis home and making a new home in Arizona, where he's lived for nearly 20 years.

"My son was really into baseball and outdoor events/sports when he was just a small boy. And the weather in Memphis, in the springtime it rains. In the summertime, it rains. In the wintertime, there's no snow but it's icy. My wife is from Calgary, Canada. For a Canadian to say it's too cold to live (in Memphis), it's really something. It was either too steamy hot or 90 percent humidity. And in the wintertime, it's that wet cold like you get off the lakes in Chicago, and it goes right through you. They didn't like it," he said.

"I was fortunate enough to travel to so many places that I found the cities that I would like to live, and I definitely saw the ones I didn't want to live in. Nothing against Chicago or Detriot, but we chose either San Diego -- which is another gorgeous, beautiful city -- or Phoenix. With the weather in San Diego, even this time of year, you have to have a jacket on. The ocean water is cold there until now. I picked Phoenix. I didn't know it got up to 120 out here."

Living His Dream

When it comes to turning up the heat on a young wrestler's career, the Honky Tonk Man returned to those three key elements he mentioned earlier.

"Desire, you have to have it. You have to be dedicated, and you have to be willing to work hard. If you're not willing to do those things, you're not going to be successful. You're never going to make it. Nothing happens overnight. You don't just one day wake up and be the world champion. It's a long, grueling process. I was almost 14 years in the business before you guys in Chicago ever saw me or ever saw the Honky Tonk character. It was a long-term investment," he said.

"I set a goal. My goal was, if I get into this business, I wanted to go to New York. I wanted to wrestling in Madison Square Garden. I've really lived out a dream. I always knew I was going to be in entertainment or pro sports. I told one of my teachers when I was in grade four. I said I wanted to be in pro sports and entertainment. Being in professional wrestling gave me both of those things. I never said I wanted to be a movie star. I've never pursued acting. I never pursued a job in radio or television. I have all of that by being in the wrestling business. I get to perform on a different stage every Friday or Saturday night somewhere in the world."

To read the full article click here

Honky Tonk Man Headed To Wizard World! - 8th August 2009

Wizard World's Chicago Comic-Con will take place in Rosemont from today to Sunday.

There is so much wrestling talent set to appear at the convention - which also includes comic and toy creators and television and movie stars - that one could joke that the event should be renamed.

And that is precisely what World Wrestling Entertainment legend the Honky Tonk Man said during a recent phone chat about his upcoming Chicago-area appearances.

"It looks like this year the wrestlers have taken over Comic-Con. They should change it to Wrestling-Con," he said from his Gilbert, Ariz., home.

"At one time there might be one wrestler at one of these things. WWE doesn't really book their guys on them. We have done conventions in the past, and they would book us on certain autograph signings.

"The conventions have really exploded. It's grown to huge events."

The Memphis, Tenn.-born Honky Tonk Man credited shows such as "TMZ" as helping to spark the frenzy.

"It's grown into a phenomenon that people are just obsessed, wanting to be around and near celebrities," he said.

For those who want to spend time with the Honky Tonk Man, they are in luck.

Not only will he be at Wizard World throughout the weekend, but he'll also do a meet-and-greet with fans tonight at Gallagher's Pub in Manhattan.

And Bushwhacker Luke, the Honky Tonk Man's friend and fellow World Wrestling Federation legend, also will be on hand to sign autographs and take photos for a fee at Gallagher's.

"It will be a smaller setting. It will be more personable," the Honky Tonk Man said.

For those who bristle at autographs and photos for a fee, the superstar said it's necessary due to the prevalence of online resale sites.

"Years ago, we didn't charge for autographs, but eBay changed that," the Honky Tonk Man said.

The Southland signing was arranged in part by Bryan Koltz, of Joliet, and Frank Reznik, of Posen, who are longtime wrestling fans who became friends with the Honky Tonk Man.

"Frank and I travel to many shows within 100 miles of here, and often advise Honky Tonk Man where he should work," Koltz said.

The Honky Tonk Man said he is amazed at how things have changed since he started in wrestling.

"I've seen this thing grow to Super Bowl status," he said of "WrestleMania," which is considered WWE's biggest show of the year.

"It's turned into a four-day event as opposed to a one-day event. Our business has been taken from small bingo halls and dirt-floor arenas and rodeo grounds to we've now been put on national television in these huge arenas and huge stadiums.

"The whole business has changed that much in the 30 years I've been in it."

When the Honky Tonk Man appears on the independent circuit these days, he is often a face (good guy) as opposed to the heel (bad guy) persona he was for much of his WWF/E career.

"Now the fans love me," he said.

"I like what I do now. I like when I'm entertaining and being nice, and not having to be snarly and angry and not shake hands with people and try to make people mad at me."

The Honky Tonk Man also gained a new generation of fans thanks to a 2008 program that saw WWE superstar Santino Marella claiming he could beat the Honky Tonk Man's 64-week reign as intercontinental champion.

"I thought it was a really great piece of television entertainment," the Honky Tonk Man said.

"He's done a wonderful job, period, on all the characters that they have thrown at him. I just wish (our program) had gone longer."

Still, just the small exposure of Honky Tonk Man in the ring with Marella translated to new fans.

"It helped me as far as my popularity again with the young crowd," the Honky Tonk Man said.

"I had been away for 10 years or so, so kids who are 10, 12 to 14 years old didn't know me before Santino Marella.

"It created a whole new audience for me. Their moms and dads knew me and grandmas and grandpas knew me. But the kids were like, 'I don't know him, Dad,' but now they do.

"I'm forever grateful for the company to give me at least that one more opportunity."

To read the full article click here

HTM To Appear At Wizard World Comic Convention - 2nd August 2009

The HTM will be a special guest at the upcoming "Wizard World" Comic Convention on August 6th to 9th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Centre in Chicago!

HTM will be joined by other wrestling legends including Bushwhacker Luke!

Go along and share some fun with the HTM! Click here to check out more details on this exciting event!

HTM Appearing At San Diego Comic Convention! - 22 July 2009

HTM will be appearing at the San Diego Comic Con this weekend.

The greatest of all time will be upstairs in the autograph area along with Bushwhacker Luke on Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11-3 pm. Also appearing Sunday 11-2pm.

Stop by and have a chat with THE GREATEST WWE IC CHAMPION OF ALL TIME!

Prowrestling.net Publishes & Responds To HTM Blog - 21st July 2009

Jason Powell from prowrestling.net published and responded to HTM's open letter about Jeff Jarrett and TNA.

"I'm flattered that Honky took the time to read the blog. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive thus far. In fact, only one emailer has disagreed"

To read the entire article click here

Brand New HTM Blog Online! - 21st July 2009

A Brand new blog from the HTM is now online in the HTM Blog section!

HTM tells his fans what he's been up to on his recent tour and responds to the TNA rumblings on prowrestling.net!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

New RARE Photos In The HTM Gallery!

Check out the HTM Gallery page for some rare and exclusive pictures of the Honky Tonk Man early in his wrestling career! These are a must view for any wrestling fan!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

SITE UNDERGOING CHANGES - 13th June 2009

The site is currently under going some changes which means some sections may appear differently! Everything will be back to normal soon and if there's anything you'd like to see on the site, let us know in the HTM Forum!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

Check Out The HTM Blog! - 8th June 2009

Check out the brand new HTM blog in the Honky's Blog section of the website!

This is one you don't wanna miss!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

New UCW Tag Team Champions! / New Podcast Section! - (14/05/09)

Honky Tonk Man and Bushwhacker Luke became the UCW Tag Team Champions at the recent UCW Bushwhacked Tour, May 7th Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada!

Check out full details of the event and download the brand new Honky Tonk Man & Bushwhacker Luke podcast in the Honky Media section!

There's also a video of a new friend the guys came across! "Weiner Man". Wait until you see it! Discretion is advised!

Shake, Rattle & Roll!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

WWE Legend Honky Tonk Man Returns to IWF Wrestling School June 23rd 2009!

Independent Wrestling Federation is pleased to announce Layfield Energy Plus and www.CustomMuscle.com present WWE Legend Honky Tonk Man, the Greatest Intercontinental Champion of All-time, for his eighth annual Pro Wrestling Seminar at IWF Wrestling School, 32 Willow Way, West Paterson, NJ.

Honky Tonk Man conducts a one-night Pro Wrestling Seminar on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, from 6 to 10 pm. Lecture includes in-ring instruction,fundamentals, interviews, professionalism, question and answer session, and more.This marks the eighth time Honky Tonk Man serves as guest instructor alongside 13-year pro Kevin Knight at IWF Wrestling School.

This seminar is a must for all wrestlers and students to have an opportunity to gain knowledge from a current wrestling superstar. Seminar open to IWF students and active graduates of all experience levels for a fee; as well as indy wrestlers, managers and referees with at least one-year of experience for a fee.

"As IWF School enters its 10th year, they continue to provide top-notch training necessary to become a successful professional wrestler," said Honky Tonk Man. "Desire comes from the heart and Kevin Knight is passionate about making sure these students are aware of the dedication you must possess…both mentally and physically…to work hard every day to improve in the ring as a performer."

Those who participate in both the Dr. Tom Prichard Clinic and Honky Tonk Man Seminar receive a 10% discount on the total registration fee. Pre-registration is required. Clinic not open to fans or the public or guests. For registration information, visit www.WrestlingIWF.com.

Established in 1999, IWF Wrestling School trains hundreds of wrestlers and managers from 20 states and nine countries that perform in bouts around the globe. IWF graduates make frequent appearances on Raw and SmackDown. Sofar, 21 home-grown IWF talents made WWE appearances.

IWF Wrestling School hosts periodic Clinics with current stars and legendary performers. In addition to John Bradshaw Layfield, WWE Legend Honky Tonk Man, WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana, WWE Developmental Trainer Dr. Tom Prichard, WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat, former UFC and WWE Champion Ken Shamrock, WWE's Stevie Richards, WWE's Nunzio, and WWE Diva Dawn Marie hosted clinics.

Independent Wrestling Federation produces family-friendly live events and hosts children’s Birthday Parties. IWF Pro Wrestling School is recognized as the premiere training facility in the Northeast by countless television and news media outlets.

HTM OFFICIAL STORE OPEN! - (21/04/09)

The brand new HTM store is now open!

Check out the HTM store for all official signed photos, guitars and WWE action figures!

All items are personally signed and sent direct from the Honky Tonk Man!

Click here to visit the store!

Steve Wilton

Webmaster

HTM Answers Your Questions / Blog Launched! - (15/04/09)

The Honky Tonk Man has kicked off his new website and is answering fans questions!

 

If you have a question for the Honky Tonk Man, leave a message in the HTM Forum!

 

HTM has also launched his new HTM Blog which will be updated from the HTM on the road!

 

Audio interviews coming soon!

Update From The Honky Tonk Man - (11/04/09)

Hi guys,

Sorry to all the fans at the Mania Hyatt Hotel who could not get into the private autograph signing. We were closed down by the Houston Police for not having a vendors license!!!! A**Holes.

For those asking, the reason HTM has grown his hair long is something I have committed to for the last four years. It is called "Locks of Love." The hair is used for wigs to benefit children of cancer.

I let my hair grow for two years, cut it when it was 14 inches long and donated it to these children. Last May I started growing it again and by next May I will have the 14 inches of hair they need.

Honky Tonk Man is very committed to this cause and will be for the rest of my life! I would like for anyone who wants to join in this wonderful cause to not hesitate to get involved. Why waste your hair on the cutting room floor when it could change some little child's life....

Please visit their website at www.locksoflove.org

HTM

Message From The Honky Tonk Man - (08/04/09)

To all my fans,

I had a great time at the WrestleMania & HOF weekend events. I was humbled to be with such greats of wrestling history and to be part of history. I was honoured and very excited to induct Koko into the Hall of Fame and I hope you all enjoyed it. I made sure to take my time so the words I spoke were absorbed by the fans and to make sure the induction was for Koko and not about HTM.

I'd also like to say thank you to every Diva, wrestler, Legend, Hall of Famer and office personnel who showed me nothing but the up most respect.

Speak to you all again soon,

Shake Rattle & Roll!

HTM

HTM Inducts Koko B Ware Into The WWE Hall of Fame! - (06/04/09)

The Honky Tonk Man inducted Koko B Ware into the WWE Hall of Fame this past Saturday night to great ovation! In what was set to be an historic night, the Honky Tonk Man in black and silver trim, walked out to a huge ovation and rewarded his fans with great stories and jokes about his past with Ko Ko. We also got to see some of the trademark Honky Tonk dance moves!

Check out Honky Tonk's Gallery and TV section to see some of how the night went down!

Ask The Honky Tonk Man! - (04/04/09)

The Honky Tonk Man audio interviews kick off next week, straight after Wrestlemania!

Honky will be telling his fans all about his Wrestlemania weekend and answering some questions from his fans!

To ask a Honky Tonk Man a question! Visit the HTM Forum or email your question into webmaster@honkytonkman.net!

Shake, Rattle & Roll!

HTM Team

Site Updates - New HTM Forum / Honky Wants Your Help! - (02/04/09)

As the Honky Tonk Man sets off to create history at Wrestlemania, we have some great new updates for the site!

Due to popular demand we have launched the HTM Forum for all Honky's fans to come together and discuss all things Honky Tonk Man and wrestling related! Have fun but please note this forum will be moderated.

The Honky Tonk Man would also like your help! If you have any classic Honky Tonk Man photos, programmes, event flyers etc that aren't in the photo section send them in to webmaster@honkytonkman.net and we will feature them on the site!

Bring The Honky Tonk Man Back To Smackdown!

With Tazz leaving the WWE this past week as the color commentator on WWE Smackdown!, let's start a petition to bring the Honky Tonk Man back behind the WWE announcers booth!

Click this link and email your support to Michael.Hayes@WWE.Com

Bring back the Honky Tonk Man!

Honky Tonk Man Audio Updates To Return! - (31/03/09)

The wrestling legend confirmed today that following a huge demand from his fans, the Honky Tonk Man audio updates WILL return!

The greatest of all time will kick off the updates following Wrestlemania 25 and the WWE Hall of Fame!

Stay tuned fans!

Honky Tonk Man Wipes Slate Clean With Ric Flair & Greg Valentine - (31/03/09)

The Honky Tonk Man would like to let all his fans know that this past weekend he resolved all issues with "Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. They have all wiped the slate clean!

Honky Tonk looks forward to seeing all his fans at the Wrestlemania weekend!

What Would You Like To See On HonkyTonkMan.Net? - (29/03/2009)

Dear Fans,

Let the HTM team know what you would love to see on HonkyTonkMan.Net!

We have some great new additions coming to the website soon such as a Fan Forum, Honky History and more!

Send in your suggestions to webmaster@honkytonkman.net

Shake, rattle & roll!

Message From The Honky Tonk Man Regarding Ric Flair/Hall Of Fame - (26/03/2009)

The Honky Tonk Man would like to issue the following statement in regards to the WWE Hall of Fame and Honky Tonk's anger towards Ric Flair.

" To all my fans. I will not disturb the Hall of Fame or Wrestlemania 25 in any way. I have nothing but the the up most respect for the WWE and these two great events and would never do anything other than be humbled by being part of the big weekend. I look forward to seeing you all! Honky"

The Honky Tonk Man will deal with any matters, off camera.

Honky Tonk Man To Whip Ric Flair's A** - (25/03/09)

From the Honky Tonk Man "For the things he said about me in his book, I will finally get a chance to confront him in Conn. this coming Friday night. If he dodges me, I will confront him on Sunday night in Mass. If he dodges me again, I will confront him at HOF, and if he skates on me there I will catch him at Mania. I want to know why he says I would be nothing without a Hogan rub when I spent 12 years working main events before I went to WWE with out a Hogan rub and Flair knows that."

This is in response to what the Nature Boy wrote in his book "To Be A Man" (Page 135) "Other guys were just lucky to be working for the company. With Hogan headlining the show, anybody wrestling on the card shared his glory. Where would the Honky Tonk Man have been if he hadn't been employed by Vince McMahon?"

HonkyTonkMan.Net Officially Launched! - (25/03/09)

We are pleased to officially launch the brand new official site of The Honky Tonk Man! The greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time!

There will be loads of new great Honky Tonk stuff coming your way soon! A Fan Forum, Events Calendar, Honky's Blog and loads more!

We've also launched the official Honky Tonk Man webstore so check it out, shake, rattle & roll!

If there's anything you'd love to see here on HonkyTonkMan.net let us know by emailing webmaster@honkytonkman.net

Legends Of Wrestlemania Released Worldwide! - (25/03/09)

The brand new THQ/WWE video game 'Legends of Wrestlemania' has been released world wide and is already hitting up rave reviews among wrestling fans and gamers all over the globe.

Check out your local game store and relive Wrestlemania history with the Honky Tonk Man!

Honky Tonk Man To Induct Koko B Ware Into The WWE Hall Of Fame! - (21/03/09)

The Honky Tonk Man will return to the WWE once again on April 4th 2009 to induct former WWE Superstar Koko B Ware into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame.

Check your local listings and be sure to tune in on April 4th to witness what will surely be an entertaining induction speech from the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time!

Shake Rattle & Roll In WWE/THQ Legends Of Wrestlemania! - (20/03/09)

The Honky Tonk Man will return to video game systems worldwide on March 24th 2009 as a playable superstar in the upcoming WWE/THQ release 'Legends of Wrestlemania'.

Relive, Rewrite and Redefine Wrestlemania history with the WWE's Rock & Roll legend The Honky Tonk Man. Check out the Gallery to see an exclusive screenshot of The Honky Tonk Man in Legends of Wrestlemania!