Ruane later moved to Joint Promotions where he achieved television exposure and national fame as the tag team partner - and later arch enemy - of Big Daddy. Calhoun often appeared at Capital Arena in Washington, D.C., scuffling on televised bouts. A. J. Weberman was head of Haystacks Calhoun fan club. He and colleague Andre the Giant were known for a story Andre told about their visit to a diner: In 2003 WWE listed him as one of the 50 greatest WWE superstars of all time. On March 31, 2017, Calhoun was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a part of the Legacy Wing. Other media Calhoun appears briefly at the end of the 1962 theatrical motion picture version of Rod Serling's teleplay Requiem For A Heavyweight. The protagonist, played by Anthony Quinn, is a punch-drunk prize fighter slipping into oblivion but his manager, played by Jackie Gleason, finds a way to squeeze a few more bucks from his career by lining him up for a "professional wrestling" match. The opponent's name is stated on a poster for the event, and announced as Quinn's character approaches the ring, but only the upper fourth of the wrestler's torso is seen, from the rear, on screen. He scratches his head in response to the behavior of this unknown newcomer. The film's credits make no reference, however, to Calhoun's participation. He was known for his frequent appearances on television including Groucho Marx' show You Bet Your Life and talk shows hosted by Jack Paar and Merv Griffin. Calhoun showed off his strength when he appeared on Art Linkletter's program House Party, where he tossed bales of hay with ease. On April 26th, 2022, Haystacks Calhoun was depicted on NBC’s Young Rock in season 2 episode 7, “An Understanding.” Calhoun was portrayed by Steve Moulton in this episode which told the story of how Dwayne Johnson’s parents met and fell in love. Championships and accomplishments Big Time Wrestling BTW World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Sweet Daddy Siki Championship Wrestling From Florida NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Kevin Sullivan Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Amazing Zuma NWA: All-Star Wrestling NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (2 times) - with Don Leo Jonathan NWA Tri-State NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version) (1 time) - with