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My Take
Ron Simmons fascinates me because he conquered two brutal arenas. A Florida State football man who became the first African American WCW Champion, he turned the discipline and physicality of one sport into dominance in another. Reinvention at the top level is rare; most people who switch fields start over near the bottom. Simmons did not. The WWE Hall of Fame nod feels earned, but what I admire more is the mindset behind a clean second act. I have a real soft spot for performers who change the game they play and still find a way to win it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ron Simmons
- Name (Japanese)
- ロン・シモンズ
- Reading
- ろん・しもんず
- Born
- May 15, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Perry, Georgia, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- American football player / professional wrestler
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Warner Robins High School
- University
- Florida State University
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ron Simmons born?
Born May 15, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Ron Simmons from?
Ron Simmons is from Perry, Georgia, United States.
What does Ron Simmons do?
Ron Simmons works as American football player, professional wrestler.
How tall is Ron Simmons?
Ron Simmons is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.