The Honky Tonk Man Is Completely Unrecognizable These Days

If you are a WWE fan, chances are you're familiar with The Honky Tonk Man, aka Roy Wayne Farris. He was one of the most popular wrestlers in the late '80s, bursting onto the scene in 1986, according to WWE. With his slicked back hair, guitar, and overall '50s look, this guy could have been mistaken for Elvis Presley. (And don't forget that Elvis-esque southern twang!)

Farris had the support of fellow wrestler Hulk Hogan in his early days, but his career was on shaky ground at first. Fans didn't understand the glitzy look and thought he was a joke. It wasn't until Ferris enlisted Jimmy Hart as his manager that things began to turn around.

Per his WWE bio, Farris wrote his own entry music and swaggered back into the ring with a confidence that did not go unnoticed by the audience. He would even sing after taking down his opponents.

Although The Honky Tonk Man was not the most illustrious wrestler to come out of the WWE, there's still plenty to be proud of. He defeated Ricky Steamboat during a 1980s match and became the Intercontinental Champion, a title that he held for 454 days (via WrestlingInc.com). The Honky Tonk Man retired from the WWE in 1991, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019.

As it turns out, he's undergone quite a transformation since his wrestling days. Keep reading to see what he looks like today.

With just one glance at this March 2021 photo from his Twitter account, we're getting Tim Allen (specifically Tim Allen in The Santa Clause) vibes. We barely recognize him! This is a far cry from his WWE tagline, "He's cool. He's cocky. He's bad." To make things even more interesting, Roy Wayne Farris wrote, "The older you get, the fewer people you trust."

We're not sure who Farris could be referring to, but it's possible he might have a few enemies from his time in the WWE. And since he's been out of the spotlight, it's not a surprise that he seemed to hang up the sparkly suit.

Farris might not be throwing people around in the ring anymore, but he's pretty active on social media. He's no stranger to showing off his musical talents. And when he's not singing, he loves motivating his fans. He tweeted, "In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take, relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make." And for even more motivation, he wrote, "Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will." 

Farris even sells his own merch, including these miniature figurines that would be a perfect addition to any fan's dashboard. He's also obsessed with his pet Luna, and asked his fans to vote for her in a contest.