The Honky Tonk Man re-signs WWE Legends contract

  • Ian Carey
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The Honky Tonk Man has announced a new contract with WWE.

He revealed on Saturday that he’s signed a multi-year Legends deal, his third consecutive such contract with the company.

“This Legends Deal is a reflection of my time and impact in WWE during the era it was becoming a global phenomenon,” Honky Tonk Man said in a statement. “The relationship with WWE has been mutually beneficial and I am honored by their continued commitment to ensure the Honky Tonk Man character and intellectual property will live on forever.”

A press release from his management reads:

“WWE Hall of Fame legend Honky Tonk Man has officially re-signed a multi-year Legends Deal with WWE, marking his third consecutive contract and continuing a remarkable 15-year nostalgia partnership with the company.

The Honky Tonk Man electrified the ring with unforgettable performances, shaking, rattling, and rolling his way to an astonishing 454-day reign as Intercontinental Champion—one of the longest in WWE history. With Jimmy Hart in his corner and his iconic guitar always within reach, this devious Superstar shattered the rules to ensure his triumphs. His reign was a spectacle of cunning and charisma, leaving an indelible mark on wrestling history.

For all his accomplishments and impact on professional wrestling and sports entertainment, the Honky Tonk Man was enshrined into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019. Many argue that he was one of the first true sports entertainers, blending athleticism with showmanship in a way that set the standard for future generations.”

WWE has signed several names to Legends deals over the past year, including Demolition, Jim Duggan, Diamond Dallas Page, Hornswoggle, Kamala, Kelly Kelly, Armando Alejandro Estrada, and Jesse “The Body” Ventura.

Honky Tonk Man is a playable character in WWE 2K25, having been added to the series as part of a DLC pack released for WWE 2K24 last June. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019 by longtime manager Jimmy Hart.

Honky Tonk Man’s time in WWE is perhaps best known for his 454-day reign as Intercontinental Champion. His record was broken by Gunther on September 7, 2023.