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Ronald Simmons (born May 15, 1958) is an American retired professional wrestler and football player. He is best known for his tenures in WWE and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
A multiple-time tag champ in both WWE and WCW and a College Football Hall of Famer, the big man’s greatest achievement came on Aug. 2, 1992 when he defeated Big Van Vader to become the first officially recognized African-American world champion in sports-entertainment.
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.
Aug 1, 2012 · Ron Simmons. Aug. 2, 1992, was one of the most memorable moments in sports-entertainment. It was on that night in Baltimore, that Ron Simmons became the first African American recognized as World Heavyweight Champion in wrestling.
2012 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee: Ron Simmons. Ron Simmons' WWE Hall of Fame career is highlighted in this video playlist.
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As WWE’s The Bump celebrates Black History Month, Ron Simmons reflects on the night he became wrestling’s first black World Champion.WWE Network | Subscribe ...
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A multiple-time tag champ in both WWE and WCW and a College Football Hall of Famer, the big man’s greatest achievement came on Aug. 2, 1992 when he defeated Big Van Vader to become the first ...
