WWE's First 10 Intercontinental Champions: Where Are They Now?

2. The Honky Tonk Man

Just like old peers Tito Santana and Greg Valentine, The Honky Tonk Man still wrestles on the independent circuit. Very much unlike the man he beat to become Intercontinental Champion in 1987 though, Honky has never been the best worker in the world. Ricky Steamboat he is not, but Honky Tonk could get people to hate him in his prime.

The longest reigning IC Champ ever, Honky held the belt for 454 days before losing it in a squash match to The Ultimate Warrior at SummerSlam 1988. Easy to dislike due to his bragging ways, Honky Tonk Man was a fine example of someone who accentuated his strengths whilst hiding his weaknesses. Paul Heyman would be proud.

Honky hasn't always been complimentary of WWE over the years. It's likely he would already be in the Hall of Fame if he was on better terms with the promotion; WWE did reach out to Honky in 2010, but he reportedly turned the HOF treatment down to fulfil other commitments.

At least he still has his health and can wrestle independently when he chooses.