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Wayne Farris
Wayne Farris is best known for Raw, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, WWF Superstars and WWF Wrestling Challenge. Wayne Farris was born on January 25, 1953. Wayne Farris is 73 years old (born January 25, 1953).
- Born
- January 25, 1953 (73 years old)
- Place of birth
- Bolivar, Tennessee, USA
Biography
Roy Wayne Farris, better known by his ring name The Honky Tonk Man, is an American professional wrestler. A 1975 graduate from University of Memphis with a B.S. degree in Education, Farris coached high school football for two seasons at Munford High School in Munford, Tennessee. Currently working on the independent circuit, he previously worked for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Federation (WWF)--now WWE. He is best known for his first run with WWF, where he held the WWF Intercontinental Championship for a record 64 weeks, and lost it to Ultimate Warrior in the very first pay-per-view of SummerSlam. He is the cousin of professional wrestler and color commentator Jerry "The King" Lawler.
Known for
Filmography
- 2022WWE This Is AwesomeThe Honky Tonk Man (archive footage)
- 1995AWF Warriors of Wrestling
- 1993RawThe Honky Tonk Man
- 1988Clash of the ChampionsThe Honky Tonk Man (Music Video)
- 1986WWF Wrestling ChallengeThe Honky Tonk Man
- 1986WWF SuperstarsThe Honky Tonk Man
- 1985WWE Saturday Night's Main EventThe Honky Tonk Man
- 1981Mid-South WrestlingWayne Ferris
- 1977USWA Championship WrestlingWayne Ferris
- 1973WWE Old SchoolThe Honky Tonk Man
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Wayne Farris been in?
Wayne Farris is best known for Raw, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, WWF Superstars and WWF Wrestling Challenge.
When was Wayne Farris born?
Wayne Farris was born on January 25, 1953. (Bolivar, Tennessee, USA)
How old is Wayne Farris?
Wayne Farris is 73 years old (born January 25, 1953).
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·