Ron Simmons

RON SIMMONS

Hometown: Perry, GA
Height: 6'2
Weight: 270
Favorite Moves: Back elbow strike, Belly to Belly Suplex, Football Tackle
Finishing Move: Dominator

Biography

    Ron Simmons was born in Perry, GA and attended high school at Warner Robins High. Simmons is an American semi-retired professional wrestler and retired American football player. He was the first of only three African Americans to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, with Booker T and The Rock being the other two. He was signed to WWE where he did public relations work, appeared in backstage segments on Raw, was known for his catchphrase, "DAMN!" and occasionally wrestling on the Raw brand. Simmons has wrestled for the NWA, WCW, WWE, ECW, and now has made two guest appearances in RPW.
    Simmons also has had a outsatnding football career. He attended Florida State University were he played defensive nose guard. For his efforts as a college player, Simmons was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008. Simmons' #50 jersey was retired by FSU. Simmons went on to play in both the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns and the Canadian Football League for the Ottawa Rough Riders.