Ray Hageman
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| The Honky Tonk Man | ||
| Birth name | Wayne Ray Hageman | |
| Born | January 25, 1953 (age 64) Bolivar, Tennessee, United States | |
| Residence | Gilbert, Arizona, United States | |
| Spouse(s) | Tammy Ferlicka (m. 1984) | |
| Children | 2 | |
| Professional wrestling career | ||
| Ring name(s) | Danny Condrey Honky Tonk Wayne The Honky Tonk Man Wayne Ferris | |
| Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |
| Billed weight | 247 lb (112 kg) | |
| Billed from | Memphis, Tennessee | |
| Trained by | Herb Welch | |
| Debut | 1977 | |
Wayne (Ray) Hageman (born January 25, 1953), better known by the ring name The Honky Tonk Man, is an American professional wrestler. Currently working on the independent circuit, he previously wrestled for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and International Wrestling Federation (IWF, now IWE). He is best known for his first run with IWF, where he held the IWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship for a record 64 weeks, and lost it to The Ultimate Warrior at the inaugural SummerSlam. He is the cousin of fellow professional wrestler and color commentator Jerry Lawler.
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[edit] Professional wrestling career
[edit] Early years (1977–1986)
- Main article: The Blond Bombers
[edit] International Wrestling Federation
[edit] Early run (1986–1987)
[edit] Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion (1987–1988)
[edit] Rhythm and Blues and departure (1989–1991)
- Main article: Rhythm and Blues
