Ronnie Garvin

Known as: Miss Atlanta Lively, Mr. Knoxville, Mr. Fort Myers, Ronnie Garvin, Ron Garvin, Roger Barnes
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Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF): Modern Era

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Ronnie Garvin, 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.

Roger Barnes was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on March 30, 1945, and he is currently 80 years old.

Ronnie Garvin is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 3 championships in major promotions during his career.

Ronnie Garvin was inducted in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2019 as part of the Modern Era wing.

He is the founder of Tennessee Mountain Wrestling (TMW).

Ronnie Garvin Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameRoger Barnes
  • Ring Names
    • Miss Atlanta Lively (November 28, 1985 - December 29, 1985)
    • Mr. Knoxville (May 6, 1977 - November 18, 1977)
    • Mr. Fort Myers (February 9, 1971 - March 23, 1971)
    • Ronnie Garvin (June 7, 1965 - September 20, 2014)
    • Ron Garvin (January 1, 1964 - March 27, 1999)
    • Roger Barnes (January 1, 1962 - December 31, 1963)
  • Born March 30, 1945 (age 80)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceMontreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Billed From
    • Montreal, Quebec, Canada (January 1, 1962 - September 20, 2014)
    • Knoxville, Tennessee - as Mr. Knoxville (May 6, 1977 - November 18, 1977)
  • Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
  • Weight
    • 242 lbs (110 kg)
  • NicknamesOne Man Gang; Rugged; The Man with the Hands of Stone
  • NotesHe is the founder of Tennessee Mountain Wrestling (TMW).

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (August 15, 2010 - September 20, 2014)
    • Part Time Wrestler (March 10, 1994 - June 28, 2003)
    • Promoter (July 22, 1995 - December 31, 2001)
    • Wrestler (August 8, 1989 - December 27, 1992)
    • Referee (April 29, 1989 - July 18, 1989)
    • Wrestler (April 11, 1983 - April 24, 1989)
    • Part Time Wrestler (January 5, 1980 - April 10, 1983)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1962 - January 4, 1980)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJuly 22, 1994September 20, 2014
    PromotionSmoky Mountain WrestlingSMWMarch 10, 1994August 5, 1994
    PromotionSmoky Mountain WrestlingSMWJuly 17, 1992December 27, 1992
    PromotionCapitol Sports PromotionsCSPJuly 6, 1991May 10, 1992
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFNovember 20, 1988November 4, 1990
    PromotionCapitol Sports PromotionsCSPNovember 24, 1988December 18, 1988
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMay 14, 1984August 7, 1988
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAApril 11, 1983August 7, 1988
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWFAugust 16, 1987December 26, 1987
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMay 3, 1987September 22, 1987
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWANovember 10, 1984December 2, 1984
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWApril 11, 1983July 15, 1984
    PromotionInternational Championship WrestlingICW KYJune 23, 1979April 7, 1983
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 1, 1962June 1, 1979
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWSeptember 24, 1976June 1, 1979
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJanuary 12, 1976September 6, 1976
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJanuary 8, 1974December 30, 1975
    PromotionNWA Tri-StateNWA TRI STATEApril 3, 1975July 31, 1975
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAJuly 7, 1973January 7, 1974
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJune 29, 1972June 30, 1973
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFSeptember 14, 1970March 20, 1973
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJanuary 20, 1968September 10, 1970
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMarch 20, 1967January 26, 1968
    PromotionGulf Coast Championship WrestlingGCCWJuly 24, 1964May 6, 1965

  • Images History

    Aug 2010
    Aug 2010
    Nov 1988
    Nov 1988
    Mar 1987
    Mar 1987
    Dec 1985
    Dec 1985
    Nov 1985
    Nov 1985
    Apr 1983
    Apr 1983
    Jun 1979
    Jun 1979
    May 1977
    May 1977
    Sep 1976
    Sep 1976
    Jul 1973
    Jul 1973
    Jan 1962
    Jan 1962

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJuly 10, 1988November 4, 1990
    FaceFebruary 21, 1987July 9, 1988
    HeelJune 3, 1977February 20, 1987
    FaceJanuary 1, 1962June 2, 1977

  • Finishers

    • Fist of Stone - Knockout Punch (January 1, 1962 - September 20, 2014)
    • Hammer Jammer - Sharpshooter (January 1, 1962 - September 20, 2014)
    • Figure-four Leglock (January 1, 1962 - September 20, 2014)
    • Garvin Stomp - Multiple Stomps while circling the opponent’s body (January 1, 1962 - September 20, 2014)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Butterfingers (A)” by Paul Lenart - JCW - Single (August 12, 2011 - August 12, 2011)
    • Theme Song“Far from Over” (Instrumental Edit) by Frank Stallone - JCP - Single (November 27, 1986 - August 7, 1988)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions

    National Wrestling Alliance

  • All-American Wrestling

    • 1 AAW Heavyweight Championship

    American Wrestling Association

    • 1 AWA International Television Championship

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Ole Anderson)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Terry Garvin)

    International Championship Wrestling

    • 2 ICW Southeastern Heavyweight Championship

    Lutte International 2000

    • 1 Johnny Rougeau Tag Team Championship (with Jimmy Garvin)

    Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling / Jim Crockett Promotions

    • 1 NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship

    Mid-South Sports / Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Terry Garvin)
    • 2 NWA Macon Tag Team Championship (1 with Terry Garvin, 1 with Roger Kirby)
    • 1 NWA National Tag Team Championship (with Jerry Oates)
    • 2 NWA Television Championship
    • 2 NWA World Television Championship (Georgia version)

    National Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NCW Heavyweight Championship

    Northland Wrestling Enterprises

    • 3 North American Junior Heavyweight Championship (Ontario version)
    • 2 North Ontario Tag Team Championship (with Terry Garvin)

    NWA Mid-America

    • 2 NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship (with Terry Garvin)
    • 1 NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version (with Terry Garvin)

    Pro Wrestling Federation

    • 1 PWF Tag Team Championship (with Italian Stallion)

    Southeastern Championship Wrestling

    • 5 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)

    Tennessee Mountain Wrestling

    • 1 TMW Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 TMW Tag Team Championship (with Tim Horner)

    World Wrestling Council

    • 2 WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Cauliflower Alley Club Men's Wrestling Award (2008)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • Jimmy & Ronnie Garvin - Jimmy Garvin (March 4, 1987 - July 10, 1988)
    • Ronnie Garvin & Tiger Conway Jr. - Tiger Conway Jr. (January 19, 1976 - August 30, 1976)
    • Garvin Brothers - Terry Garvin (July 14, 1973 - December 6, 1974)
    • Ole Anderson & Ronnie Garvin - Ole Anderson (July 22, 1971 - January 26, 1972)
    • Garvin Brothers - Terry Garvin (July 24, 1964 - September 5, 1970)
  • Managers
  • Family

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