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 66 years old.
Ron Simmons / Faarooq was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012.
Ron Simmons / Faarooq Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Ronald 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 66)
- 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
Career History
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Roles
- Producer ( October 23, 2006 - July 22, 2019)
- Wrestler ( October 7, 1986 - March 16, 2004)
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Promotions History
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 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 19, 1994 June 8, 1995 Promotion 
ECWSeptember 23, 1994 May 20, 1995 Promotion 
WCWNovember 21, 1988 September 10, 1994 Promotion 
NWAOctober 7, 1986 December 31, 1990 Promotion 
JCPJuly 1, 1987 November 20, 1988 Promotion 
UWFAugust 11, 1987 November 28, 1987 Promotion 
CWFOctober 7, 1986 July 24, 1987 -
Images History
Oct 2006
Nov 1998
Nov 1996
Jul 1996
Feb 1991
Oct 1986 -
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 October 7, 1986 May 26, 1989
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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)
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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
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Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2012, Individual
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World Wrestling Entertainment
- 3 WWF Tag Team Championship (with JBL / Bradshaw)
World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
- 1 WCW World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 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)
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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
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The APA - JBL / Bradshaw ( April 10, 2003 - March 18, 2004)
- Ron Simmons & Reverend D-Von - D-Von Dudley ( September 29, 2002 - November 11, 2002)
- Acolytes / The APA - JBL / Bradshaw ( November 15, 1998 - March 25, 2002)
- The 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)
- The 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
