Greg Valentine - What Honky Tonk Man Was Like in WWF

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

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[@jimscarnivorekitchen4731]

What hotel are you doing these interviews at? Just curious 🧐

[@JOECURR1488]

A humble man has the ear of God. 😊

[@toddhensley880]

These interviews have made me really respect and appreciate Greg Valentine. The fact that he’s an Elvis fan is icing on the cake.

[@stever1791]

It was nice to hear that he was an Elvis fan

[@brucehallett1989]

Honkey Talk Man was one of my favorite wrestlers, just because I was such a fan of Elvis.

[@joshuaepling1976]

100% agree!!!! I couldn't say it any better myself. I wish we could have more and longer interviews. I'm glad I came across this channel!!!

[@PunkSlapper123]

The Hammer lives out in Vegas. I ran into him out there. He's a hell of a nice guy and doesn't mind chatting with fans. A great heel and terrific performer throughout his career.

[@regandunn4850]

He's a sweet real man not a hammer at all

[@lexbeltran1354]

Greg is such a chill man. I would like to have a drink with him and listen to his stories for hours

[@tysontomko]

His Jimmy Hart impression "we can do it right here baby" puts a smile on my face for sure too

[@cartoonkiiller7589]

Yes I agree

[@Bruv234]

He’s more of a smoker😜🌲

[@craigwilson3532]

I don't drink or smoke lol but I like listening to him. Shane Helms,Honky Tonk n Road warrior Animal are real good too

[@BrianKirwin]

Did that at a hotel bar in Charlotte, NC. Valentine, Tommy Rich, me and a lot of beer.

[@streetsofsouthphilly]

Always good to see an old school wrestler who isn't broken mentally or physically or financially. Looks like Greg Valentine has beaten the odds. Good for him!

[@Davepool-hs7vr]

He has aged well

[@thedeaforc]

Like a cool Graddad

[@billblaski9523]

Lol I don't know, I heard The Hammer is always like depressed or something like that, and he does look like he's always in a bad mood

[@streetsofsouthphilly]

@@billblaski9523 If true, he's still in better shape than a lot of old wrestlers.

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

​@@billblaski9523he orders from the factory where I work and my coworkers and I have spoken to him a times. He always seems upbeat and friendly when he's dealing with us. He's apparently pretty well off financially too if his spending habits with our company are any indication.

[@jrn2121]

When I was 11 or 12, I went to a wwf show at Glens Falls civic center in upstate New York. Was like 1988 or 89. We were waiting out front and a cab pulled up next to us and out came Greg Valentine. My friend and I couldn’t believe a huge star like The Hammer would be riding in an old beat up cab. We were star struck and he playfully growled at us in full heel fashion. It’s a great memory.

[@joshuakelly8525]

The Hammer is just a class act.

[@msm1876]

All the way.

[@wangson]

Well said. I completely agree. Never has a bad thing to say about anyone! I suggested above that he's like the exact opposite of The Ultimate Warrior who seemed to believe that EVERYONE was a terrible jerk.

[@SplashCannonball]

I think it was impossible to dislike Greg Valentine. This dude seems so laid back.

[@wangson]

Absolutely agreed.

[@andymercado9335]

The Hammer is awesome at recalling events in his wrestling days

[@frankberry1855]

Greg The Hammer Valentine was a real man's man through and through tough, rugged, strong and powerful!

[@user-mu5ny1ks6t]

I appreciate that Gregg took pleasure in the rhythm and blues role and even expanded on it.

[@nickperkins8477]

Greg and Wayne are both fantastic heels.

[@joelbennett6672]

Agree...totally!

[@jujubees5855]

These interviews are a precious history of wrestling. Greg is a great storyteller.

[@bigal5573]

Thank you Greg Valentine for all the great stories.

[@gum182]

These stories really can turn a bad day around!! Keep em coming!!!!

[@bvshr]

Greg’s a class act, I’ve never heard him say a bad thing about anyone. He’s a bit different than I expected, he’s always been one of the guys that made wrestling believable.

[@streetsofsouthphilly]

He never had too outlandish a gimmick, so yes he did seem more believable.

[@bvshr]

@@streetsofsouthphilly , Yeah Greg Valentine was more of an old school grappler. The only “Gimmick” they put on him was when he dyed his hair black and teamed with the Honky Tonk man as Rhythm & Blues. I think he was underrated and could have done a lot more if creative would have used him better.

[@streetsofsouthphilly]

@@bvshr He was underrated, but considering he's still with us, in decent shape and not broke (as far as I know) he's far better off than most old wrestlers.

[@bvshr]

@@streetsofsouthphilly , Agreed …I just personally believe Vince McMahon had too much of a fixation on Hulk Hogan. He tried to go from One Golden Goose to another, most of the roster got short changed.

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

​​@@streetsofsouthphillyhe definitely isn't broke. He lives in a beautiful home and has apparently handled his money well. He deals with the company I work for and spends as if he has plenty of extra dough

[@roberthammond3077]

Greg the Hammer....Just an old-school, tough guy wrestler...Real Class to the CORE! Thanks for the AWESOME Memories!

[@wangson]

100%! The Hammer is a genuine class act.

[@djjava303]

Greg is a masterclass in how finding ways of making others shine can make you look that much better. He seems to be legit about his perception of others too. I’m sure He realizes in his line of work, you never want to leave a bridge burned… because you don’t know where your next paycheck will come from.

[@sueapollonio3000]

ADVICE I WAS GIVEN ONCE AND ITS TRUE....

[@LittleBigKid707b]

Never did like Rythem and Blues but LOVED Valentine pre Wrestlemania 1. Loved the fued with Santana. He also has great matches with Steamboat. And the Feud with Ronnie Garvin. I still have that match on VHS tape from recording it, watching that Royal Rumble. Amazing worker and an even better person. God bless him.

[@toma.4808]

I remember when the hammer was tag champs with ric flair

[@N1120A]

It was great how Tito and Greg would continue to work their angle for like 5-10 years, even when in other programs

[@teetsmagee5553]

He scared me when i was a kid, thats how good of a wrestler he was. So glad to later find out he was so nice and so honest. Mad respect for you my friend!!!

[@greggroberts9730]

I’m addicted to these Hammer shorts. Great guy

[@caffeinatedanddead]

100% honest, if you live in the St. Pete area, you’ve probably seen Greg at a Ray’s game or somewhere else, and he’s always kind of seemed out of it. But watching this shoot, he’s not out of it at all; he’s just chill, and just kinda floating around doing his thing, because he is completely with it, engaged, and a memory like a steel trap. Good on him. Great interview with a great performer.

[@Fang_Face]

I believe every word from the hammer, he don’t sugar coat shit!

[@glennbrown9960]

I met Greg in Vancouver, we were in same hotel lobby. Chatted with him for 20 mins. Really nice guy. Was very down to earth

[@cartoonkiiller7589]

Greg the Hammer is the man ...great honest interviews.

[@jamesgroover4643]

I aspire to Greg's level of chill ☺️ Excellent interview

[@tjnaples]

Always cool to look back and say you enjoyed and loved something that much.

[@Cvtreasures]

Who would ever have guess back in the 70s/80s that Greg the Hammer, one of the toughest and revered wrestlers in history, was such an authentic good-hearted Class Act! And fantastic story teller!

[@benjiaustin7787]

I really enjoy these interviews with Greg.

[@mcmastertube]

I've never seen a clip with Hammer trashing anyone. What a true gentleman and professional.

[@joshuarayborn]

I don’t think Greg ever talks bad about anybody 😆

[@twsstar]

He doesn't like Sting

[@michaelmckenzie6311]

@@twsstar Was thinking the same thing, lol! He just didn't want to put him over! Called him a "jibroni", shout out to Iron Sheik.

[@rubenarriaga3029]

@@twsstar I think it’s more like he didn’t think he was a big as ppl put him to be

[@DH1985-MB]

I've noticed that.

[@PunkSlapper123]

@@rubenarriaga3029 Right, he didn't say he didn't like Sting. He just said he shouldn't have had to job to Sting at this point in his career.

[@kimthompson5871]

He’s always a great interview !

[@pauls9844]

I always liked Valentine's big goofy grin at the end of his backstage skit at WM6 with Steve Allen when he actually got Allen to crack just as the camera faded out

[@gaipontiff2]

I have a Polaroid picture of myself with Greg & Honkytonk Man on the independent circuit from 1998. They were both very nice.

[@skyborne80]

I was too young to appreciate the nuances of wrestling, but I always loved and remembered Honkytonk's guitar shots and Valentine's face-forward flops.

[@craigcameron4234]

My childhood was awesome because of all you guys HAMER! Loved watching your matches, you and Brutus were excellent!!👊

[@JeremyKaufman-m6z]

1985 I was 7 and I went to Brantford Ontario for WWF event. I was grabbed by JYD and got into ring and me and another fella got to dance with the legend. He was my fave at the time and of course Hammer was his big rival. Just made me think of it. Still have it on VHS.

[@wangson]

Holy Cow!!! I would have been 10 in 1985, and was just down the 401 from you here in Windsor, Ontario! That's quite a memory man!!

[@joehunter6413]

The Hammer has got to be one of the best EVER. Great stories, and a really good story teller. Always was one of my favorites. His feuds with Wahoo Mc Daniel and Roddy Piper are legendary.

[@cornettejason3398]

This man never ages

[@SonicandTheTailsbrothers]

Glad to hear Hammer enjoyed doing the Blues gimmick. He was very entertaining in that role. He was right such a departure for him.

[@Phoenix7786]

Damn the size of those hands doesn't make it hard to see why he was called "the hammer".

[@ModernDayRenaissanceMan]

Say whatever you want but in my opinion Greg the hammer Valentine is one of the greatest intercontinental champions of all time and should have been a world champion. In the era of modern wrestling when we have two title belts of a world title fashion he definitely would have been able to hold one of them and he definitely works better than most of the guys who have held the world champion from 2002 onward

[@jonahpedersen5429]

Valentine is a great interview. Love hearing these.

[@thierrymartindandaneau1800]

Rythm 'n Blues was arguably the funniest comedy act in wrestling history

[@krisone5253]

Pro Wrestling Rules Brothers! It's So Much Fun! I love it. The stories of how they Set the Crowd on Fire.🔥

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

Greg always talks nice of everyone!

[@tipsythefedora]

I haven’t watched wrestling since the late 80s, I always like Greg Valentine tho, and I didn’t even know he was the chillest, nicest, most humble guy ever. And hats off to the interviewer, they’re just letting Greg tell the stories. 10/10 for sure.

[@iforgotmyusernameagn]

i am enjoying watching and listening to his stories. thank you

[@OomaGooma]

Dude, the Hammer is quite interesting to listen to.

[@nicklengyel6710]

I enjoy these interview the hammer did.

[@MrKevinEaddy]

I liked the Honky Tonk Man, greatest IC Champ Ever

[@jayneryder6465]

Class Act. Always put up a great match and added great angles to create rivalrey

[@liveclassictunes]

A lot of dumb fans complain... duh I didn't like that gimmick with Honky... but you see Valentine enjoyed it and that's all that matters... the man was and still is a total team player... that's why he's lasted so long. A true Legendary Heel of Wrestling.

[@bobbyhulll8737]

If they didn’t like it hopefully they hated it and would pay money to see him lose that’s the whole game .. Why is this not understood ?

[@Gargoyle_75]

Loved Rhythm & Blues. Just bought a poster of them one month ago.

[@neilsmith9066]

Rhythm and Blues was Awesome! Should have had longer run for sure

[@neilsmith9066]

@Helmut Schmacker 😅 it was def different

[@barryprice4202]

Well by this time of their tag team they were both past their “prime” in WWF, but I agree, they should have been the “Jake the Snake” Roberts of the tag team ranks.. The 3rd best so to speak that made the top challenger for whoever would have the tag belts at the time. If that makes sense.

[@LTDANMAN44]

i enjoy hearing greg's stories. thank you mr. valentine

[@TheQuinn8]

I remember Honky Wrestling in Calgary & Vancouver he came to Calgary to be Dr. D Shultz partner. He cut a promo that was epic " Blood will follow like red ripple wine " and it sure did

[@bowtieguy377]

I totally agree about shutting down "Rhythm and Blues" too early. It was a departure for Greg but he and HTM had chemistry together. They really were opposites and I always liked that in a tag team as opposed to having two very similar guys that almost presented a composite.

[@donnybrascocoliogne819]

❤ LOVE THE OLD 80s n 90s WWF LEGENDS ❤

[@nickperkins8477]

I remember The Honky Tonk Man/Dusty Rhodes match where Jimmy Hart hit Honky Tonk with his own guitar.

[@sueapollonio3000]

HE S GOT A GOOD MEMORY FOR SOMEONE THAT PARTY 'D ALOT, HE S VERY DETAILED, LOVE THE HAMMER !!!

[@jimscarnivorekitchen4731]

The Hammer 🔨 Love these Hammer videos

[@joycebenbow4836]

Utmost respect for this man- he doesn't break others down or critisise and always seems to find the good in every situation- is kind and complementary of his colleges and doesn't go through life now knocking others or showing resentment or animosity towards the business or his peers. The man knows how to conduct himself and its great to see he's still with us and in such great shape. Kudos and respect Greg - a true pro inside and outside the ring.

[@someparts]

R & B is a GREAT tag team name.

[@rebeltvr6046]

Greg was a great wrestler. Technically he was real good.

[@vincegedeon6583]

❤️Greg The 🔨 Real Brawler💪

[@initra25]

I remember seeing him perform at the Freeman Coliseum in the late 80’s in San Antonio. I hated him!!!! But now I see what a professional he is. Thank you for making wrestling fun!!!!

[@rudyrusso711]

God bless you Hammer!!

[@614supercool]

Great guy and great wrestler.

[@jonathanhensley6141]

I saw HTM wrestle on ppv the most but JR said he was a really good worker.

[@StevieDamnit]

Hammer still could've done the greaser look with blonde hair. The black dye was totally unnecessary.

[@danos1011]

this legend got on with everyone

[@pierredelafrance4962]

You and Honky Talk man were fun to watch too .

[@joeytrimble1558]

gregs the type of guy whose owned his mistakes and doesn't turn these into "they did me wrooong" sessions

[@DJRitty]

omg him doing jimmy was hilarious!!!

[@junkscorpion7011]

Greg Valentine looks like the old ass guy off of that movie THINNER LOL

[@teller1290]

Michael Considine? Lol

[@Cameroons]

Honky was a great talker so with the right direction would of been a fantastic commentator

[@HenryWeems-kr9wr]

Greg to me was fantastic when in Houston with Paul Boesch.

[@SirVic42]

Jimmy Hart sounds like he was a great guy to travel with.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

I agree. During the 80s, there were managers that seemed to be fun to travel with from Jimmy to Bobby Heenan. Even Slick seems to be fun to listen to. I heard he was a priest so Slick might pray for you if u have a good relationship with him.

[@LittleBigKid707b]

From what the wrestlers have said, he was more like a shoot manager.

[@vincegedeon6583]

He's still around he looks frigging same still 😂

[@kenterminateddq5311]

@@LittleBigKid707b like Ellering?

[@LittleBigKid707b]

@@kenterminateddq5311 Yes exactly. Except Jimmy Hart was very entertaining too. Whereas I always though that Ellering on-screen was a complete bore.

[@naturalpro2003]

I was never crazy about Rythmn and Blues, but a big fan of The Hammer.

[@bigj6143]

Great respect for Valentine but he spent years being "The Hammer" and I don't ever think fans were tired of it. The Rythym and Blues thing was more of a Honky Tonk Man deal to try and keep him still relevant. Greg says he had fun with the gimmick and I believe him, you had to have sort of a decent sense of humor to look the way Valentine did in that outfit with the grease back hair and those glasses holding that Guitar. Hilarious picture with him and HTM.

[@DigThat32]

Ayyy... that's The Venetian! Had a reeeal good time there 😜

[@jmhproductions7335]

One of my favorite LJN figures

[@rallofantastic]

Great job.

[@frankberry1855]

Greg The Hammer Valentine is and was a real man's man though,rugged,strong and powerful in the ring a loyal and dedicated professional wrestler to the business of Wrestling for many Decades!

[@ivanadams3809]

Greg always carried honky-tonk in my opinion, one of the best

[@jumpstreet1197]

Valentine and HTM should've held the belts. Even if for a short run.

[@percyblok6014]

The HAMMER. LEGEND.

[@trebillis7399]

Glad to hear he was a good sport with this. Vince made a mistake abandoning these guys.

[@StarOasis26]

I love rhythm and blues!

[@Desstrik]

Love the Hammer, dude is a legend.

[@toma.4808]

Honky tonk man and the hammer, both legends. Both guys were IC champ

[@junkscorpion7011]

Rhythm and Blues baby!!!!

[@derekdash2179]

Loved the Rhythm and Blues idea. Wish it got a better push or that the team would have lasted longer…

[@mattm6580]

1:43 I think he may be confusing The Road Warriors for The Nasty Boys. If the plan was for R&B to beat the Harts for the titles, it was The Nasty Boys who took their spot not LOD. If you follow the timeline, R&B were plugged into a feud with the Harts in late 90 including being on opposing survivor series teams but then the Nastys debuted in early 91 as Jimmy Harts new team and they took the belts from the Harts at Mania 7.

[@bobbyhulll8737]

In think the plan was for LOD but then that changed as well

[@cucumberandco]

Thank you

[@jameskelly5672]

They were a great team.

[@kennymcbair7323]

Salute: mouth of the South🎸🎸#HonkyTonkMan🎸🎸

[@virginiatrailcameravideos]

When I was a kid I remember going to my local coliseum and watching Greg wrestle Wahoo McDaniel. This is a time when I thought all of this was real and I would scream my head off. Those two guys beat the hell out of each other, real or not.

[@TullyDavis-f2y]

I really liked the team of Honky & Valentine, not the 1990 rendition. Anyways, I wish they would have gotten a better push, even going as far as winning the tag team belts. Nevertheless, I enjoyed seeing them in action. Among my favorite heel tag teams.

[@chadfortman4162]

This a guy who enjoy his job and life 🎉

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

Greg and htm are the best story tellers!!!!