The Honky Tonk Man Says He’s Back With WWE, Agrees To Multi-Year Contract

The Honky Tonky Man, who held the Intercontinental Championship for a record 454 days, is back with WWE.

The 60-year-old announced Thursday that he has come to terms on a multi-year contract with the sports-entertainment organization.

“I am honored to be back with the WWE and am very excited to be teaming up with WWE again for some more Shake, Rattle and Roll,” said The Honky Tonk Man in a message released via his representative on Facebook.

The Honky Tonk Man personally added on Twitter, “HTM back in the game. Inks multi yr. WWE deal. Never say Never in #WWE.”

The Honky Tonk Man last appeared as a regular character for WWE in 1997, as a manager and color commentator. After competing for several years on the independent circuit, he resurfaced on last month’s “Old School” episode of Raw.

Mean Gene Teases Legend Appearance, Footage of Ryback & Sheamus at Toys R Us, More

- Below is footage of Ryback and Sheamus signing autographs at Toys R Us in New York City:

 - The Undertaker is currently in the Superstar Spotlight on WWE's website. 

- WWE Legend George "The Animal" Steele, who lives in Florida, noted on Twitter that he's currently in Pittsburgh - the site of tonight's RAW. 

- We noted before that The Honky Tonk man denied rumors that he would be appearing on tonight's RAW. Mean Gene Okerlund tweeted the following: "Strong possibility that the greatest Intercontinental Champ of all time will make guest appearance on Raw tonite."

HTM Not on RAW Tonight, WWE's Return to Canada

- In an update from earlier, The Honky Tonk Man noted on Twitter that he will not be at tonight's RAW from Pittsburgh. 

- WWE will be returning to Canada in May for the following shows: 

* May 25th - Brandt Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan 
* May 25th - Enmax Centrium in Red Deer, Alberta 
* May 26th - Medicine Hat Arena in Medicine Hat, Alberta
* May 26th - Enmax Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta 

- As noted earlier, there is strong concern over Rey Mysterio's WWE future. This has led to WWE officials being really worried about a top Latin babyface more than ever. The feeling is Alberto Del Rio hasn't gotten over like they want, Sin Cara has been written off as a flop and Mysterio is always injured.