Ron Simmons - Wikipedia
Ronald K. Simmons[6] (born May 15, 1958) is an American former professional wrestler and football player. He is best known for his tenures in WWE and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
Ron Simmons - Pro Wrestling
Ron Simmons (May 15, 1958) is a retired American professional wrestler and retired American football player. He was the first African American to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and was thus the first officially recognized African American World Champion.
Ron Simmons: Untold Tale Behind Becoming WCW Champion
Feb 25, 2023 · Watch fans’ reaction as Ron Simmons wins the WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Was Ron Simmons the First-ever Black Champion in Wrestling? While Ron Simmons was the first black wrestler to hold a championship in a prominent wrestling promotion, he wasn’t the first to do so in wrestling.
Ron Simmons - Online World of Wrestling
Dec 2, 2020 · World Championship Wrestling – Ron Simmons (WCW World Champion) August 16, 1992 – Main Event: Ron Simmons defeated Big Van Vader to win the WCW World Heavyweight title. September 2, 1992 – Clash: Ron Simmons defeated Cactus Jack to retain the WCW World title.
Why Ron Simmons' Run As WCW Champion Failed, Explained
Nov 20, 2022 · The historic win of the WCW Championship by Ron Simmons remains one of the most important moments in the company’s history. Simmons becoming the first black wrestler to win a world title in WCW or WWE was rightfully treated as a big deal.
Ron Simmons - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ronald "Ron" Simmons [1] (born May 15, 1958) [1] is an American retired professional wrestler and American football player. He competed under his real name and the ring names Faarooq Asaad and Faarooq. He is currently signed to the WWE under a Legends program.
Ron Simmons / Faarooq - TheSmackDownHotel
Aug 2, 2020 · Full wrestling profile of Ron Simmons / Faarooq, with Career History, Real Name, Height, Weight, Age, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams, appearance changes, and more.
Ron Simmons | FanCons.com
In WCW, Simmons was a one-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion; as the first African American to win the title, he is recognized by WWE as the first Black world champion in professional wrestling history.
Ron Simmons – Breaking Barriers and Barstools
Ron Simmons was a unique athlete. He excelled at everything he did. On the football field, he became an All-American twice. At the time, in WCW, he became the first recognized African-American World Heavyweight Champion in history.
Ron Simmons - eWrestlingNews.com
He was also a one-time WCW World Tag Team Champion with Butch Reed and a one-time WCW United States Tag Team Champion with Big Josh. In the WWF, Simmons was a three-time WWF Tag Team Champion with Bradshaw as one half of the Acolytes Protection Agency.