Mr. T was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame last night (05.04.14).
The former 'A-Team' star - who became involved in wrestling in 1985 when he was Hulk Hogan's tag-team partner at the first ever WrestleMania event - was honoured alongside wrestling greats at the ceremony in New Orleans.
He was inducted by iconic WWE announcer Mean Gene Okerlund and used his acceptance speech to pay a heartfelt tribute to his mother.
Taking to the stage at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Mr. T described is as an "honour" not only to be entered into the Hall of Fame, but to praise his mum for all she did for him.
He said: "Tonight, as you honour me along with the other Hall of Famers, please allow me to honour and pay tribute to my dear mother, who I love so very much."
He added: "Now, my story and background is not that unique. My upbringing is not so different from many others. But who knows?
"Somebody might be inspired and maybe so wayward teenager just might find his way back home.
"That's why I want to talk about my mother. I thank god for my mother - because I have seven brothers and four sisters, and my mother raised all of us by herself."
The other inductees were Paul Bearer, Razor Ramon, Lita, Ultimate Warrior, Carlos Colón and Jake 'The Snake' Roberts.

Naomi Campbell is dating Michael Fassbender.
The supermodel is said to be enjoying a fling with the '12 Years a Slave' actor, and they have become more open about their blossoming romance after being spotted at Coya restaurant in London earlier this week.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "They were in a cordoned-off area within the members' area of the restaurant to give them as much privacy as possible.
"But they didn't mind being seen together and were openly affectionate. At one point, they even started snogging."
It is said Naomi is "smitten" with the star, telling friends at the V&A Museum - where she was attending the launch of a fashion exhibition - that she was excited for their date.
The insider added: "Naomi is smitten with Michael. She told friends at the V&A she was looking forward to going on a date later in the evening. Everyone was intrigued to find out who with."
However, a friend of the beauty has insisted the future of their romance isn't clear, and no one knows if it will become "something more serious".
They said: "Naomi always has rich and famous men courting her, so we've no idea if these dates with Michael will develop into something more serious."

James Arthur has reportedly been sacked by Syco Records after he rapped about terrorism.
The controversial singer - who won 'The X Factor' UK in 2012 - is said to have been dropped by Simon Cowell's label following a foul-mouthed track, and insiders claimed he is "his own worst enemy" after a number of scandals and online rants.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "It seems James is self-destructing. He has done himself no favours with his outbursts. It's as if he's almost willing Syco to drop him.
"Simon and Syco have been extremely loyal to James throughout his problems but there's only so much they are prepared to put up with.
"It feels like the end of the road for him at Syco. James has been his own worst enemy."
In the new track entitled 'Follow the Leader', he rapped: "Look at what you do to me, I'm crying over stupid s**t, you're such a f**king homophobe, wish I'd never let you in, to think that I was thinking maybe I should let you live, I'm gonna blow up your family like I'm a terrorist."
The 'Impossible' hitmaker has responded to the criticism aimed at the track - which features on his new mixtape 'All The World's A Stage' - and insisted it is written from the point of view of a "demented fan", in a similar vein to Eminem's hit 'Stan'.
He wrote on Twitter: "The song "follow the leader" from the mixtape is not promoting terrorism, it's a story, a reciting of a Stan Esc letter from a demented fan. (sic)"

Debbie Harry has revealed she is bisexual and thinks "women are more sensual".
The iconic rocker has been the subject of longstanding speculation regarding her sexuality and rumoured flings with females, and she has opened up about her past.
Asked whether the reports regarding her affairs with women were true, she said: "Yeah ... Let's say women are more sensual ... I don't know if I have any specific requirements.
"Just somebody nice, who has a good sense of humour and loves to have sex. What more could you ask for?"
The Blondie singer also discussed the criticisms aimed at modern pop stars like Miley Cyrus for being too risque, and insisted they should be allowed to do "what they think is going to work".
During an interview in Germany, she added: "I was criticised for being too overtly sexual, which was very innocent compared to what is going on now,' she said.
'I think they're entitled to do what they feel or what they think is going to work for them. And I think they look good. It seems part of the standard for today really."

Kelis thinks women write better music when they're pregnant.
The 34-year-old singer, who has four-year-old son Knight with ex-husband Nas, claims her last album 'Flesh Tone' in 2010 was one of her best records because she was expecting her first child when she recorded it.
She said: "For me, my last album was the brightest, just because I was pregnant when I recorded it and that's a really powerful time for a woman artist. If I think about female artists in the past 15 to 20 years that I love, I look at their body of work and I'm like, 'Oh, she was pregnant then!' It makes so much sense. And 'Flesh Tone' definitely signifies that. It's about life, it's a very robust record."
The 'Milkshake' hitmaker will release her next record, 'Food', on April 18, and insists it's "different" from her previous albums because she's in a more settled place.
She told NME magazine: "I'm very content, and as much as I didn't want to acknowledge that that would happen four or five years ago, being a mother totally has made that happen."

Johnny Depp changes his look for film roles because he doesn't want to play it "safe".
The Hollywood icon is famed for his radical character transformations - namely as eccentric swashbuckler Captain Jack Sparrow in 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and Native American Tonto in 'The Lone Ranger' - and claims his dedication stems from not wanting to "bore" the audience to death.
He said: "I love the idea of changing my look. I think one owes it to the audience, to go out there and give them something different each time, so as not to bore them to death.
"And I always felt that if you're not trying something different each time out of the gate, you're being safe, and you don't ever want to find that place of safety. I like that, each time, before I even go in front of the cameras, the studio's reaction will be fear."
The 50-year-old actor also revealed his physical transformations help him overcome his shyness when it comes to promoting his films.
Johnny admitted in a conversation with Iggy Pop for Interview magazine: "I've always enjoyed hiding behind these characters. It's a strange thing, you're more comfortable as a character than you are in life.
"I could stand up in front of, it doesn't matter how many people, as a character. But if I had to do it as myself and give a speech, I would be liquid."

Rochelle Humes dresses more modestly now she is a mother.
The Saturdays singer and her husband Marvin Humes are parents to 10-month-old Alaia-Mai and she admits to being more "choosy" these days.
Asked how parenthood has changed her, she said "I'm definitely more choosy. There's an instinct that always flicks on. I'm like, 'No Rochelle, that dress needs to be a bit longer.' "
As well as Rochelle, her bandmates Una Foden and Frankie Sandford also have children, and the 25-year-old beauty thinks they set a good example as working mothers.
She said: "I think working mums are good role models - but it's definitely a juggling act."
Rochelle's husband is a presenter on 'The Voice UK' and she is happy he doesn't get too emotional with the contestants, despite his co-host Emma Willis recently admitting the show often leaves her in tears.
Rochelle said: "If he cried at 'The Voice',I'd be like, 'You need to man up.' I should've said yes [he does cry] to stitch him up..."

Simon Cowell has had a burst in creativity since the birth of his son.
The music mogul welcomed his first child Eric with girlfriend Lauren Silverman into the world in February and he's confessed that slowing down on the business front is the last thing on his mind.
He said: "I'm not going to calm down with work! I've got the bug again and I just want to get things going with 'The X Factor'.
"I'm excited about work again, which is a great feeling. Eric has been a big part of that. Having a child gives you perspective and it sparks new ideas and creativity."
The 54-year-old 'X Factor' boss - who will return as a judge on the UK talent show later this year - has also admitted that he hasn't been losing any sleep since the birth of his son as he has great help.
He added: "I'm coping really well. We've got a great baby nurse. Eric is a sweetheart and he's no trouble at all. He's not been keeping me up at night. He's honestly been as good as gold. I feel more relaxed since becoming a father. He's definitely relaxed me."

Kings of Leon want more female fans to strip at their shows.
The 'Sex on Fire' hitmakers think seeing audience members flash the flesh adds "variety" to their performances, and while they don't mind either gender taking off their clothes, they admit they would prefer to see women "show a little skin".
Caleb Followill said: "We're up there pouring our hearts out and if someone wants to show us a little skin, then that will only add a little variety to our show. So anyone out there, preferably of the female variety... but if anyone wants to hang a little dong, we'll look into that too."
The US rockers think nudity at their shows make them more exciting because the band themselves are all "boring and married".
Jared Followill told Q magazine: "We are all married, all very faithful and kinda boring now, so it wouldn't hurt to see a little nudity at a concert, but it never happens.
"I think the last nudity was the Birmingham sausage [a male streaker at a British show last year]. It did spice up the show a little bit."

Spencer Matthews believes his relationship dramas have been "great" for 'Made In Chelsea'.
The reality TV star says he "regrets" the way he has treated some of his former lovers, but insists he wouldn't change any of his past conduct.
He said: "I regret treating certain people that I care about a certain way and them having to suffer, but it's done great things for the show. It started out fluffy and got progressively darker.
"Our show is really unique in its genre. I wouldn't change anything - it would be boring if everyone was nice."
Spencer also insisted he doesn't deliberately go out to cultivate a particular image.
Asked if his 'bad boy' persona will re-emerge in the new series of the show, he said: "Only if I have a reason to. I'm never actively good or bad. I get on with Stevie [Johnson], Jamie [Laing], [Oliver] Proudlock and Sam [Cussins], so there's no need for me to be an a***hole."
Despite previously clashing with Andy Jordan over Louise Thompson, Spencer insisted they no longer have a problem.
He told OK! magazine: "At the start of this series, Andy and I no longer have a rivalry. Take from that what you will."

Jenna Fischer isn't prepared for her baby's birth.
The 40-year-old actress and her husband Lee Kirk, who married in 2010, are "getting close" to welcoming their second child into the world, but the brunette beauty is yet to set up the tiny tot's nursery and fill it with supplies.
She said: "There's nothing done. My mum and I got all the nursery supplies in order, so we have the appropriate number of onesies and diapers and a Diaper Genie -- but there's no décor. I just ordered a chair for my nursery and I'm very concerned that the baby is going to get here before the chair arrives."
Meanwhile, the star has been busy trying to prepare her two-year-old son Weston Lee for the upcoming arrival.
She explained: "He likes to talk a lot about what big boys can do and babies can't. Like, big boys can eat cupcakes and walk and talk, but little babies just sleep and eat and poop. We've been reinforcing the differences between a baby and a big boy so he can be excited about eating the cupcakes -- which he is."
Jenna and Lee have also been showing Weston cute photographs of when he was a baby.
She told People.com: "My big pregnancy craving with him was Menchie's frozen yogurt and there is a Menchie's across the street from where I delivered. After he was born, there is a picture of me eating Menchie's [and] holding him.
"We showed him the picture ... and I said, 'Mummy has to go to the hospital to get the baby out and you can come visit me.' He said, 'After the baby is out, Mummy gets to eat Menchie's.' I said, 'That's right ... do you want to come to the hospital and have Menchie's with me?'
"And he said, 'yes!'"

Selena Gomez partied with Kendall and Kylie Jenner last night (04.04.14).
The 21-year-old singer joined the siblings at the 1Oak in Los Angeles for a star-studded bash thrown by Sean 'Diddy' Combs to mark his son Christian's 16th birthday.
The trio arrived, along with Khloe Kardashian, 29, at the event, dressed in an all-black attire, before Selena and Kylie, 16, took to their social networking sites to document the festivities with a number of cute snaps.
The 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' star shared a photograph on Instagram of her cuddling up to Selena in the middle of the dance floor, while Kendall, 18, made a pouty impression behind them.
The fashion designer then posted a snap of her and the actress lying on a flower arrangement on the floor, while the pair held roses to their noses.
She accompanied the picture with the caption: "Selena&Roses (sic)".
Selena - who has been in an on/off relationship with Justin Bieber - also shared the same picture on her Instagram account but, instead, labelled it, "kylie&roses (sic)".
Meanwhile, the affair wasn't short of celebrity guests as French Montana, Meek Mill and Kendrick Lamar all performed at the bash to mark Christian's milestone.