Ron Simmons / Faarooq

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 67 years old.

Ron Simmons / Faarooq is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 7 championships in major promotions during his career.

Ron Simmons / Faarooq was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameRonald Simmons
• Ring Names
  • Ron Simmons (March 19, 2004 - July 22, 2019)
  • Faarooq (June 19, 2003 - March 18, 2004)
  • Ron Simmons (March 25, 2002 - June 18, 2003)
  • Faarooq (July 24, 1996 - March 24, 2002)
  • Faarooq Asaad (July 22, 1996 - July 23, 1996)
  • Ron Simmons (February 7, 1990 - July 21, 1996)
  • Doom #1 (October 17, 1989 - February 6, 1990)
  • Ron Simmons (October 7, 1986 - September 30, 1986)
• Born May 15, 1958 (age 67)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlacePerry, Georgia
• Billed From
  • Warner Robins, Georgia
• Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
• Weight
  • 270 lbs (122 kg)
• NicknamesThe All American, The Powerhouse

Career History

• Roles

  • Producer (October 23, 2006 - July 22, 2019)
  • Part Time Wrestler (November 20, 2006 - March 17, 2012)
  • Wrestler (October 7, 1986 - March 18, 2004)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionWWE	October 23, 2006	July 22, 2019
  PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	March 25, 2002	March 18, 2004
  PromotionOVW	March 29, 2003	May 30, 2003
  PromotionWWF	July 22, 1996	March 24, 2002
  PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	October 19, 1994	June 8, 1995
  PromotionECW	September 23, 1994	May 20, 1995
  PromotionWCW	November 21, 1988	September 10, 1994
  PromotionNWA	October 7, 1986	December 31, 1990
  PromotionJCP	July 1, 1987	November 20, 1988
  PromotionUWF	August 11, 1987	November 28, 1987
  PromotionCWF	October 7, 1986	July 24, 1987

• Images History

  

  Oct 2006

  

  Jun 2003

  

  Jan 2000

  

  Nov 1998

  

  Mar 1998

  

  Nov 1996

  

  Jul 1996

  

  Feb 1991

  

  Feb 1990

  

  Oct 1989

  

  Oct 1986

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Face	Returned to Smackdown television, reforming the APA with Bradshaw	June 26, 2003	Present
  Heel	Formed a brief heel team with Reverend D-Von	September 29, 2002	June 25, 2003
  Face	Broke up with Bradshaw due to the draft, became a face wrestler on Smackdown	March 25, 2002	September 28, 2002
  Heel	Formed the APA alongside Bradshaw, occultists led by the villainous Jackyl	November 15, 1998	March 24, 2002
  Face	Refused to help the Rock at Wrestlemania XIV, leaving him and the rest of the NOD behind	March 30, 1998	November 14, 1998
  Heel	Took his anger out on his trainee, Ice Train, feeling betrayed by the fans after months of losses	January 15, 1994	March 29, 1998
  Face	Turned face after the team Doom broke up	March 22, 1991	January 14, 1994
  Heel	Left his tag partner Ranger Ross alone in a match. Simmons would soon form the team Doom.	May 27, 1989	March 21, 1991
  Tweener	Began acting more aggressive in his matches, even against other babyfaces	April 1, 1989	May 26, 1989
  Face		October 7, 1986	March 31, 1989

• Card Positions

  Status	Details	from	to
  WWE Inactive	Minor cameos/Indie matches	November 10, 2007	March 17, 2012
  WWE Low Card		December 19, 2006	November 9, 2007
  WWE Mid Card		November 20, 2006	December 18, 2006
  SD Mid Card		June 26, 2003	March 18, 2004
  SD Inactive	OVW run	March 29, 2003	June 25, 2003
  SD Inactive	Break from the ring	November 12, 2002	March 28, 2003
  SD Low Card		August 3, 2002	November 11, 2002
  SD Mid Card		June 9, 1997	August 2, 2002
  WWE Upper Card		May 12, 1997	June 8, 1997
  WWE Mid Card		July 22, 1996	May 11, 1997
  NJPW Mid Card		March 21, 1995	June 8, 1995
  NJPW Upper Card		November 5, 1994	March 20, 1995
  NJPW Mid Card		September 23, 1994	November 4, 1994
  WCW Mid Card		September 10, 1994	September 10, 1994
  WCW Inactive	Minor cameos/house shows	May 22, 1994	September 9, 1994
  WCW Mid Card		March 27, 1993	May 21, 1994
  WCW Injured	Shoulder/rotator cuff pain	January 31, 1993	March 26, 1993
  WCW Upper Card		August 16, 1992	January 30, 1993
  WCW Mid Card		January 4, 1992	August 15, 1992
  WCW Upper Card		October 13, 1991	January 3, 1992
  WCW Mid Card		November 21, 1988	October 12, 1991

• Finishers

  • Dominator - Inverted Front Powerslam (October 7, 1986 - March 18, 2004)
  • Standing Thrust Spinebuster (October 7, 1986 - March 18, 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

• Career Awards

• • WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2012)

• World Wrestling Entertainment

  • x3 WWF Tag Team Championship (with John "Bradshaw" Layfield)

  World Championship Wrestling

  • x1 WCW World Heavyweight Championship
  • x1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Butch Reed)
  • x1 WCW United States Tag Team Championship (with Doink the Clown / Matt Borne)

  Ohio Valley Wrestling

  • x1 OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (with John "Bradshaw" Layfield)

• Championship Wrestling from Florida

  • 1 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship

  Memphis Championship Wrestling

  • 1 MCW 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)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • The APA - John "Bradshaw" Layfield (March 29, 2003 - March 18, 2004)
  • Ron Simmons & Reverend D-Von - D-Von Dudley (September 29, 2002 - November 11, 2002)
  • Acolytes / The APA - John "Bradshaw" Layfield (November 15, 1998 - March 25, 2002)
  • The Ministry of Darkness - Christian Cage, Edge / Adam Copeland, Gangrel, John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Mideon / Phineas I. Godwinn, Paul Bearer, The Undertaker, Viscera / Mabel / Big Daddy V (December 28, 1998 - September 23, 1999)
  • The Corporate Ministry - Big Boss Man, Chyna, John "Bradshaw" Layfield, 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

  • Jacqueline (December 18, 2000 - April 1, 2001)
  • Don Callis (November 15, 1998 - December 7, 1998)
  • Sunny / Tammy Lynn Sytch (July 22, 1996 - October 13, 1996)
  • Theodore Long (February 23, 1990 - February 24, 1991)
  • Woman (October 28, 1989 - February 6, 1990)

• Managed Wrestlers

  • Jeff Jarrett (November 1, 1999 - March 27, 2000)

Faarooq Games Appearances (22)

WWE Main Series (10/26)

WWE 2K25

WWE 2K24

WWE 2K23

WWE 2K22

WWE 2K16

WWE '13

Shut Your Mouth

Just Bring It

Know Your Role

SmackDown

Other Games (12)

Universe

Champions

SuperCard

WrestleMania X8

Raw

Road To WM

No Mercy

WrestleMania 2000

Attitude

War Zone

WCW SuperBrawl

WCW Main Event