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The Guitar Incident: A Turning Point
One of the most infamous moments of The Honky Tonk Man’s career occurred during a heated feud with Jake "The Snake" Roberts. What was supposed to be a scripted act involving a guitar turned chaotic when Honky accidentally used a real guitar instead of a gimmicked one. The consequence was a serious injury to Roberts, who struggled with pain medication dependency in the years that followed. This incident starkly illustrated that despite wrestling being scripted, real dangers lurked within the squared circle, leaving lasting ramifications for both men.