On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Ron Simmons / Faarooq, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Ronald Simmons was born in Perry, Georgia on May 15, 1958, and he is currently 65 years old.
Ron Simmons / Faarooq was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Ronald Simmons
- Ring Names
- Ron Simmons ( March 17, 2004 - July 22, 2019)
- Faarooq ( July 24, 1996 - March 16, 2004)
- Faarooq Asaad ( July 22, 1996 - July 23, 1996)
- Ron Simmons ( February 7, 1990 - July 21, 1996)
- Doom #1 ( October 1, 1986 - February 6, 1990)
- Ron Simmons ( October 1, 1986 - September 30, 1986)
- Born May 15, 1958 (age 65)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Perry, Georgia
- Billed From
- Warner Robins, Georgia
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 270 lbs (122 kg)
- Nicknames The All American, The Powerhouse
United StatesCareer History
- Roles
- Producer ( October 23, 2006 - July 22, 2019)
- Wrestler ( October 1, 1986 - March 16, 2004)
- Promotions / Brands
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEOctober 23, 2006 July 22, 2019 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
March 25, 2002 March 16, 2004 Promotion WWFJuly 22, 1996 March 24, 2002 Promotion NJPWOctober 19, 1994 June 8, 1995 Promotion ECWSeptember 23, 1994 May 20, 1995 Promotion WCWNovember 2, 1988 September 10, 1994 Promotion NWAOctober 7, 1986 November 1, 1988 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face March 25, 2002 Present Heel November 15, 1998 March 24, 2002 Face March 30, 1998 November 14, 1998 Heel July 22, 1996 March 29, 1998 Face March 22, 1991 July 21, 1996 Heel May 27, 1989 March 21, 1991 Face July 1, 1987 May 26, 1989 - Images
Oct 2006Nov 1998Nov 1996Jul 1996Feb 1991Jul 1987
WWE
WWF
NJPW
ECW
WCW
NWA
- Finishers
- Dominator - Inverted Front Powerslam ( October 7, 1986 - March 16, 2004)
- Standing Thrust Spinebuster ( October 7, 1986 - March 16, 2004)
- Snap Scoop Powerslam Pin ( October 7, 1986 - September 10, 1994)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Protection (Damn Intro)" by Jim Johnston - Single ( October 23, 2006 - July 22, 2019)
- Theme Song "Protection" by Jim Johnston - with Bradshaw - Team ( November 30, 1998 - March 25, 2002)
- Theme Song "By All Means Necessary" by Jim Johnston - Single ( March 30, 1998 - November 29, 1998)
- Theme Song "We Are the Nation" by Jim Johnston - with Nation of Domination - Team ( November 17, 1996 - March 29, 1998)
- Theme Song "Gladiator" by Jim Johnston - Single ( July 22, 1996 - November 16, 1996)
Titles & Accomplishments
- Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2012, Individual
- Titles Won
World Wrestling Federation
- 3 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Bradshaw)
World Championship Wrestling
- 1 WCW World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 WCW/NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Butch Reed)
- 1 WCW United States Tag Team Championship (with Big Josh)
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
Memphis Championship Wrestling
- 1 MCW Southern Tag Team Championship (with Bradshaw)
Ohio Valley Wrestling
- 1 OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (with Bradshaw)
- Other Accomplishments
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Lou Thez Lifetime Achievement Award (2023)
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1992)
- PWI Stanley Weston Award (2021)
- 20° in the PWI 500 (1992)
Relations
- Tag Teams & Stables
- APA - JBL / Bradshaw ( April 10, 2003 - March 18, 2004)
- Acolytes Protection Agency - JBL / Bradshaw ( November 15, 1998 - March 25, 2002)
- Ministry of Darkness - Christian Cage, Edge / Adam Copeland, Gangrel, JBL / Bradshaw, Mideon / Phineas I. Godwinn, Paul Bearer, The Undertaker, Viscera / Mabel / Big Daddy V ( December 28, 1998 - September 23, 1999)
- Corporate Ministry - Big Boss Man, Chyna, JBL / Bradshaw, Joey Abs, Mideon / Phineas I. Godwinn, Paul Bearer, Pete Gas, Rodney, Shane McMahon, The Undertaker, Triple H, Vince McMahon, Viscera / Mabel / Big Daddy V ( April 29, 1999 - August 2, 1999)
- Nation of Domination - Ahmed Johnson, Crush / Brian Adams, D'Lo Brown, Mark Henry, Savio Vega, The Godfather / Papa Shango / Kama Mustafa, The Rock / Dwayne Johnson, Clarence Mason, J.C. Ice, Wolfie D ( November 17, 1996 - March 29, 1998)
- Doom - Butch Reed ( October 29, 1989 - March 21, 1991)
- Managers Don Callis, Sunny / Tammy Lynn Sytch, Theodore Long, Woman
Ron Simmons / Faarooq Game Appearances
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smackdown
wrestlemania-2000
attitude
universe
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