Ron Simmons

Ron Simmons (a.k.a. Faarooq Assad or simply Faarooq) is a professional wrestler who wrestled for WCW and later the WWF (now the WWE). Ron spent much of his wrestling career as a tag team specialist. He is currently residing in Warner Robins, Georgia. He was also a former star player for the Florida State Seminoles football team under Bobby Bowden. In early 1990s, Florida State retired Ron Simmons' jersey. Ron was also cut by the Cleveland Browns.

Profile

• Height: 6'2"
• Weight: 275 pounds
• Birthday: 15th May 1958
• Hometown: Perry, Georgia
• Trained by: Hiro Matsuda
• Pro debut: October 1986
• Previous identites: Faarooq, Faarooq Assad, "The All American", Ron Simmons
• Previous manager(s): Theodore Long, Sunny, Clarence Mason, Jacqueline, Woman, Iron Sheik, The Jackyl
• Quote / Catchphrase: "Well, I'll be damned!"; "DAMN!"

Finishing and signature moves

• The Dominator
• Spinebuster
• Powerslam Pin
• Football Tackle

With Bradshaw

• Spike Powerbomb
• Backdrop / neckbreaker combo
• Double Spinebuster