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The Honky Tonk Man wins the Intercontinental Championship from Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat [Videos]


In a match that was not planned prior to the day it occurred, The Honky Tonk Man defeated Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat for the WWF Intercontinental Championship on Tuesday, June 2, 1987. The Honky Tonk Man went on to hold the Intercontinental Championship for 454 days, eventually losing to the Ultimate Warrior at SummerSlam '88.

Promos from Ricky Steamboat and The Honky Tonk Man
Spring 1987

Ricky Steamboat vs The Honky Tonk Man
June 2, 1987 - Buffalo, New York (Orginal Broadcast)
Commentators: Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura 


The Honky Tonk Man celebrates after the victory

The Honky Tonk Man speaks about the rematch against Ricky Steamboat
July 1987

The Honky Tonk talks about the day of his title victory
Recorded in 2015


Ricky Steamboat discusses his reason for losing the belt
Recorded in 2013

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