Tag Archives: Ron Simmons

The Hardy Boyz To Appear At WrestleCon: Destination Detroit Next Month

WrestleCon have announced that The Hardy Boyz (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy) will be appearing as part of the WrestleCon: Destination Detroit convention on August 4th and August 5th in Detroit, Michigan. Previously confirmed to appear are Brandi Rhodes, Zach Gowen, Tony Schiavone, The Boogeyman, Lex Luger, Ron Simmons, Irwin R. Schyster, Ted DiBiase Sr.,  Continue Reading »

Ron Simmons Named Cauliflower Alley Club’s 2023 Lou Thesz/Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree

Cauliflower Alley Club sent out the following: Ron Simmons Named the Cauliflower Alley Club’s 2023 Lou Thesz / Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree The Cauliflower Alley Club (CAC) is delighted to announce Ron Simmons as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Lou Thesz/ Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement Award. This distinguished honor celebrates Simmons’ extraordinary  Continue Reading »

Two New Events Added To WrestleCon During WrestleMania Week

WrestleCon have announced that The Mark Hitchcock Memorial Supershow and NJPW Strong Style Evolved have been added to their list of events at The Globe Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The Mark Hitchock Memorial Supershow will take place on Thursday, March 30th with a 4pm PST start time, while the NJPW Strong Style Evolved event  Continue Reading »

Ron Simmons Inducted Into Georgia High School Football Hall Of Fame

WWE Hall of Famer and former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Ron Simmons was inducted into the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night. Simmons, who played at Warner Robins High School in Warner Robins, Georgia, attended Florida State University after his high school career, where he was a 2-time Consensus All-American in  Continue Reading »

Ron Simmons Announced As Next Guest For Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Sessions

WWE have confirmed that WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons will be the next guest on Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Sessions, with the episode to premiere on Friday, February 18th on Peacock in the United States and the WWE Network internationally. WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons joins @steveaustinBSR on the next episode of #BrokenSkullSessions,  Continue Reading »

3 More Names Confirmed For WWE RAW 25th Anniversary

WWE NXT General Manager William Regal, former WWE ring announcer Howard Finkel and former WWE Women’s Champion Harvey Wippleman are all scheduled to appear at the WWE RAW 25th Anniversary show this Monday night. They join the current list of confirmed names for WWE RAW 25 this Monday night including The Undertaker, Triple H, Shawn  Continue Reading »

Ron Simmons Discusses Becoming WCW World Champion, JBL’s Personality & More

The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast sent out the following: Today The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling welcomes the “All American” and former WCW World Champion, Ron Simmons to episode #266. Ron Simmons will be appearing at Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling’s Meet and Greet and Hurley’s Tavern in Glen Allen,  Continue Reading »

JBL & Ron Simmons To Induct Teddy Long Into 2017 WWE Hall Of Fame

WWE sent out the following: JBL & Ron Simmons to induct Teddy Long into the WWE Hall of Fame JBL and Ron Simmons will have the privilege of inducting their longtime friend and frequent travel companion, Teddy Long, into the WWE Hall of Fame. “It’s an incredible honor,” JBL told WWE.com. “I’ve always thought that  Continue Reading »

Update On Who Will Induct The Godfather Into WWE Hall Of Fame

WWE announced on their official website that the APA (Ron Simmons & John “Bradshaw” Layfield) will induct The Godfather into the 2016 WWE Hall of Fame Class. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place on Saturday, April 2nd, live on the WWE Network.

Ron Simmons Discusses His Damn! Catchphrase, Being World Champion, The Rock & More

In an interview with Slam Wrestling, WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons (Faarooq) commented on being the first black World Champion, the passing of Dusty Rhodes, his Damn! catchphrase, working with The Rock in the Nation of Domination and much more. Highlights of the interview are below: On being the first black World Champion: “At  Continue Reading »

X-Pac Added To WWE RAW Reunion

WWE announced on their official website that Sean “X-Pac” Waltman will be appearing at this Monday’s WWE RAW Reunion in Dallas, Texas. Also confirmed to appear are: Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Jimmy Hart, Billy Gunn, Ron Simmons and more.

More Names Added To WWE RAW Reunion

Kevin Nash is scheduled to make an appearance at this Monday’s WWE RAW Reunion show in Dallas, Texas. Ron Simmons, Jimmy Hart, The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn & Road Dogg), Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair are also scheduled to appear on the show.

Ron Simmons Comments On Being First Black World Champion, WCW Firing Bill Watts & More

In an interview with ABC 2 News in Baltimore to promote this weekend’s Maryland Championship Wrestling events, WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons commented on becoming the first black World Heavyweight Champion, WCW firing Bill Watts, working Maryland Championship Wrestling events. Highlights of the interview are below: On defeating Vader in WCW to become the  Continue Reading »

Ron Simmons Discusses The Origins Of “Damn!”, Being World Champion & More

Ben Kerin sent out the following: WNS Podcast – Episode #182 Hosts: Danny Ray, Doug Sutton and Tyler Abear LISTEN .MP3: here INTERVIEW WITH WWE HALL OF FAMER RON SIMMONS ON APPEARING AT COASTALMANIA AND THE CLUTCH CITY PRODUCTIONS SUPERSHOW: I’m looking forward to that. But I’ll tell you, I’m really looking forward to coming  Continue Reading »

Ron Simmons Discusses His WCW Title Run, WWE Hall Of Fame Induction & More

Wrestling’s Glory Days Weekly sent out the following: WWE Hall of Famer, Ron Simmons recently sat down with Steve and the Scum on WGD Weekly for an insightful hour long interview spanning his trailblazing career in the professional wrestling business. Simmons touched on all points throughout his journey in the world of sports entertainment. Highlights  Continue Reading »

Ron Simmons On In Your Head Wrestling Radio Interview Recap

In Your Head Wrestling Radio sent out the following: Host Jack E. Jones welcomed WWE Hall-of-Famer Ron Simmons to IYH Wrestling Radio. Highlights included the following: How do wrestling fans in Atlanta stand out from fans in other parts of the country?: “Well, I think that they’ve got a little bit of background and history,  Continue Reading »

WWE Issue Tune-In Advisory For Tonight’s “Old School RAW”

WWE sent out the following: MONDAY NIGHT RAW® GOES OLD SCHOOL STAMFORD, Conn., January 6, 2014 – WWE Legends and Hall of Famers reunite for “Old School” Monday Night Raw, tonight at 8/7C on USA Network. Returning WWE alumni include “The Million Dollar Man™” Ted DiBiase®, Bob Backlund™, Roddy Piper™, Ric Flair®, The New Age  Continue Reading »

WWE Holding Ron Simmons Appreciation Night At Tomorrow’s Live Event

Tomorrow’s WWE Live event in Tallahassee, Florida will feature an appearance from WWE Hall of Famer Ron “Faarooq” Simmons according to a tweet posted by WWE RAW’s Managing Supervisor Vickie Guerrero. #wwetallahassee. #wwe. June 22, I decree this day to be Ron Simmon's Appreciation Day. "DAMN" its going to be a great night #cougarincharge —  Continue Reading »

WWE Hall Of Famer Ron Simmons Heading To !BANG! TV

Dory Funk sent out the following: !BANG! TV Report – “Damn” Ron Simmons is Coming to !BANG! TV Support Your Troops 82, “Morbid Power” comes to the !BANG! TV Sound Stage Saturday October 20th, Featuring Florida State University and WWE Superstar Ron Simmons. Ron Simmons will be presented the Funking Conservatory Fighting Heart Award from  Continue Reading »

Full Recap Of 2012 WWE Hall Of Fame

Jerry Lawler opened up the show and thanked everyone for coming to tonight’s WWE Hall of Fame and said that tonight is when superstars from the past, present and future come together to honor stars from the past and that he wants everyone to give the current stars a round of applause before introducing a  Continue Reading »