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On the June 13, 1987, episode of Superstars, Honky defeated Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat for the WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship; Honky reversed Steamboat's inside cradle and grabbed onto the bottom ropes for extra leverage to get the pinfall win.
The Honky Tonk Man left WWE in 1991, but has been known to pop up in WWE from time to time, whether as the manger for Rockabilly or reappearing in 2008 to show then-Intercontinental Champion, Santino Marella that he was still the greatest to hold the title via a guitar to the face.
Jul 22, 2023 · The Honky Tonk Man's reign as WWE Intercontinental Champion lasted an impressive 454 days, making him the longest-reigning champion in history.
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Honky Tonk Man not only became a star, but also a champion. The greasy-haired Elvis impersonator is the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion in WWE history, holding the title for more than 14 months while defeating challenger after challenger all over the globe.
Following the 2023 WWE Draft, the title is currently exclusive to Raw. Overall, there have been 89 different Intercontinental Champions. Chris Jericho holds the record for the most reigns with nine. The current champion is Sami Zayn, who is in his fourth reign.
Jan 13, 2014 · Ultimate Warrior sends shockwaves throughout Madison Square Garden when he mows down the Honky Tonk Man in just 31 seconds to capture the Intercontinental Title at SummerSlam on August 29,...
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The Honky Tonk Man: Intercontinental Title Match - Superstars, June 13, 1987. "The Mouth of the Slam" Jimmy Hart helps The Honky Tonk Man face Ricky Steamboat in an...