@@matthewjenkins7488 yeah and mick foley wrote in his book that a younger ron simmons benched 500 for warm ups Im sure he can do more than 315 at 40 but at age 40 why go so hard in the gym
I think Ron Simmons is that person no one did stupid stuff in front of, so to him everyone is cool... (example)"Oh shoot, Ron is coming, cool-out, cool-out!!"
One of the legit BMF in wrestling in an out of the ring. Vader can NEVER be spoken about enough nor NWA/WCW for making Ron a Heavyweight champion so long ago. Amazing. Ron Simmons was amazing as a solo, back in Doom, and the FAR AHEAD of its time Nation of Domination
IF I WAS ABLE TO PITCH AN IDEA FOR A FACTION I WOULD TELL THEM OK I WANT RON SIMMONS TO NARRATE THE VINGETTES AND WE START WITH A TAG TEAM. YOU COULD BUILD SO MUCH OFF OF JUST THAT LIKE OH WE GOT RON DOING THE VINGETTES?!
Ron Simmons was always a guy that got respected in the profession. Even though he wasn't a big name to the fans all the other wrestlers knew he was a class act.
Almost at a 100% rate, the Undertaker is the most respected man in the history of professional wrestling...just shows the type of man he is...And Ron Simmons is spoke well by most everyone as well...He was a guy not to be messed with, but respected all the same.
Respect to a grown ass man Ron Simmons, gets his point across without dumping on other wrestlers. It's amazing to this day how many people still think Triple H married Stephanie to inherit a kingdom and didn't have to work hard to get over like everyone else.
@@Kyle-gu3ge I think that's the argument the Rock made in HHH'S documentary. Undertaker said he already proved himself and if he could live with the fact that he was going to have his success judged for it, proceed with the relationship. Rock had your stance and said it amped up the pressure on him.
Ron a real one u can tell always figured he would be he a real tough guy they could make a movie about his life from being one the best NCAA football player to first black WCW champ and then the Carter he had in WWF dude a legend
FSU Legend. Every time Stone Cold brings up Ron Simmons and Fic Flair also, they always bring up about how he was a beast in College Football 2 time All American and played in the Back to Back Orange Bowls the latter Bowl Game FSU was ranked #2 and had a close game defeat by 1 point against the Barry Switzer led Oklahoma Sooners. 18-17 was the final score. I would say the Defense did their job in that game holding a powerhouse offense to 18 points ( OK Sooners also had a great defense) , the FSU offense only scored 17 but regardless that one is a great game.
No! Why would you push one of the biggest failures of all time? He wrecked WCW's business as Champion in such a way, that he remained the worst drawing Champion of the promotion even though 2000 happened! After that it was obvious to even the biggest morons, that he was never more than just a midcarder/tag wrestler you keep away from all your primary belts and the main event.
@@shadowangel5054 the business was down as a whole during that time. Same thing happened with Bret. Fact is, both Bret and Ron were believable Champions, and it wasn't their fault the business was in a down period.
I met Ron twice at the same gas station in Marietta, Ga (Powder Springs Rd and EW Conn/Barrett Pkwy) and he was so "DAMN" cool. I called him "Sir" and "Mr" and he was like "Naw Man.....just Ron!" I had him say "DAMN!" and everyone in the store fell out. Ron is a straight up Dude. Nothing but Respect!
This is exactly the attitude a man has when precious few people ever dared cross him. Not because he was violent, but because he was the man he was and that was enough for most.
One of greatest ever, I will never forget how good APA was. 1990s was such a great era for true tag teams, DX, APA, Dudlies, Hardies, Rock n Sock, Brood, 2 cool
I always liked Ron Simmons back in the day and through his runs, but I’ve got such a greater appreciation for the man from interviews of others wrestlers talking about him. If I knew then what I knew now, he’d been one of my top wrestlers of all time. Great Man! Great Respect!
Ron Simmons is well respected, and he knows that he's a bad ass!!! He doesn't need to be overly aggressive and assertive to gain respect from others....
He was spot on about triple h. Everybody always saying he only achieved success bc he married Stephanie we’re simply jealous and hating bc they were jealous it wasn’t them that married her. He was successful before Stephanie came into the picture
He was always going to be successful, marrying Stephanie might've given him MORE power/pull with Vince but his wrestling-side was always going to be successful
I was a ball boy for the Bandits in the USFL in '84 and Ron Simmons played LB for the Bandits. He was a beast. I will love him until the day I die. It's a shame they never let him win the big belt.
@Make Me Believe Token means something that was just given due to color and not ability. Ron had talent and was entertaining, and deserved his success because of that.
Huge Ron Simmons fan and always have been. I can never find a shoot interview with him so this was a treat. Is there anymore or can someone do me a solid and post the link to this interview. I would really like to see this whole interview. Thanks in advance fellow wrestling fans
Undertaker knows he’s universally highly respected, but I bet he’s still flattered hearing about the respect he gets from Ron Simmons. And Taker’s got mad respect for Simmons too.
@@richspeck8932 Exactly. Ron comes across as a straight shooter. I think to his own recollection...Triple H didn't know about it. Of course in hindsight we all know that he did. Shows Ron doesn't give a shit about what drama others have going on. He stays to himself and out of the mix.
I was at a Days of the Dead Con back around 2015 or so, where there was quite a few wrestlers, the most well known being Roddy Piper before he died. As I’m walkin around I see Ron sittin at the table and he just looks at me and says, “What’s up brother?”. I started talking to him, and man this guy was awesome. It’s like I was just talking to someone I’ve known for years. That’s just how he was. I appreciated his courtesy so I gladly bought one of his signed pictures and took a photo with him. And boy, when he stood up, he was a big dude. We did a fist pump and his hand was like twice the size as mine. This guy is a class act, so it doesn’t surprise me that he has so much respect for Taker.
Saw Ron in Riverdale, GA out in public. At the time I think he lived in Fayetteville. He was very approachable, maybe because he recognized my brother and the other person we were with. We had a good talk. He dropped words of wisdom. Only thing that stuck out to me was he wasn't as tall as I thought he would be. I was just reaching 6ft in height. He looked about 6'2" or 6'3". But he was wide bodied and side profile thick. From his looks, body fat was nonexistent. And his voice was commanding and rich. Not the kind of voice you want to interrupt.
My first experience of Ron Simmons was in APA, and he always was cool. Seeing him dressed as a centurion was abhorrent to me. Wwf in 1994-7 was straight trash but they let farooq shine in 98-2001.
As a fan I knew when that bell roll started shit was about to get real. The opponents of Taker knew when they heard that bell begin to toll they were about to have a world class match and their career was about to be made even if they were supposed to lose.
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When Faarooq was a boy, He made sure his parents finished their plate before he excused them from the table.
DAMN!!!
Lololol!
If there was ever a man who's name was worthy of being inserted into every Chuck Norris joke ever, it's definitely Ron Simmons.
Ron Simmons was born with a mustache
When Ron Simmons breaks wind the wind stays broken
*LEGEND* . Love Ron's attitude and straight forward no BS attitude. A man's man and a hell of a wrestler.
RS is a class act. Still building up the business, not getting involved in digging up dirt or anything. True, old school champion.
Yep. It is what it is.
Wrong guy to ask about locker room drama. When Ron Simmons is in the room, there is no drama...
Right
DAMN!
Just like the days of Andre the Giant in the locker room Ron Simmons was a locker room boss and illegitimate badass
Damn Right!
Stone Cold himself said nobody messed with Ron...
Ron Simmons voice can slap the taste out of your mouth.
Agreed.
Just ask Ahmad Johnson
@@sonicthekid249 he didn't just slap the taste out of his mouth.
Replace your favourite chuck norris joke with Ron Simmons name. And it’s true.
Undertakers respect from all the wrestlers is so refreshing to hear
@@7.1-u9m appreciate that
@@7.1-u9m no one wants to hear your input as well.
@@7.1-u9m What was your gain from commenting this? Weirdo.
Why is it refreshing? Its what everyone says.
@@johnm3907 ok and
This man and Booker T were kick ass performers. Even the Steiner brothers wouldnt mess with Ron Simmons!
Well when you can bench 550 just for fun I wouldnt mess with him either
corey watkins Mark Henry told a story on Stone Cold’s podcast that Ron could bench 315 pounds, 2 sets of 20, at 40 years old.
@@matthewjenkins7488 yeah and mick foley wrote in his book that a younger ron simmons benched 500 for warm ups Im sure he can do more than 315 at 40 but at age 40 why go so hard in the gym
I love what he told Ric Flair when Ric asked if he was worried they'd fuck with him next:
"FLAIR....I AM UNFUCKABLE!"
Matthew Jenkins DAMN!!!
You had to respect this man. One of the greats that really didn't get what he had earned while performing. Awesome talent
"I ain't have no problem, you know... with none of the guys." - Ron "Unfuckwithable" Simmons
I love this guy.
Except when he had issues with Ahmed Johnson, and then Ahmed got what he deserved
No disrespect to Kofi, but this man should've been the first black WWF Champion.
He was WCW championship if that makes you feel better.
@@Zarkiim Wrong. He was the first black NWA champion.
@@therealfrisco3859 I stand corrected.
Yes you're right bro
He wore the big gold strap. It was a more legitimate title. The NWA was real and not that cartoon bullshit that Vince likes.
I think Ron Simmons is that person no one did stupid stuff in front of, so to him everyone is cool...
(example)"Oh shoot, Ron is coming, cool-out, cool-out!!"
Ohhh sh*t man Ron is coming put that sh*t away!!
@@Magdra LOL, that was funny. "Put that shit away, ron's comin'"
"Here comes Ron chill out."
Ron: ..................DAMN!"
@@EazyE11 😂😂😂 Right!!
Facts😂
One of the nicest people I ever met at a convention. Totally down to earth nice guy.
That strong dad/grandad that didn't take no mess.
💉
Ron Simmons is a true man for all you people asking "well, whose a 'real man' anyway?"
One of the legit BMF in wrestling in an out of the ring. Vader can NEVER be spoken about enough nor NWA/WCW for making Ron a Heavyweight champion so long ago. Amazing. Ron Simmons was amazing as a solo, back in Doom, and the FAR AHEAD of its time Nation of Domination
He should of been in some movies. Tons of personality.
They need to utilize Ron Simmons in voice over work.
Soo many cartoon villains. Darsied. Vader.
Disney's Damn!!!
Him and ct fletcher brother’s in a cartoon
@@joee95 those two kinds sound alike lol
IF I WAS ABLE TO PITCH AN IDEA FOR A FACTION I WOULD TELL THEM OK I WANT RON SIMMONS TO NARRATE THE VINGETTES AND WE START WITH A TAG TEAM. YOU COULD BUILD SO MUCH OFF OF JUST THAT LIKE OH WE GOT RON DOING THE VINGETTES?!
Ron Simmons is as real as it gets!! To bad they don't make men like this anymore. DAMN!!!
calm down suck up
@@mac2541 Did that comment hurt your soy induced feelings? 🤔😂
@@ariesarethebest271 wtf are u talkin bout
@@mac2541 Don't hurt yourself trying to figure it out. 😂
@@ariesarethebest271 so funny
Ron is a man's man. I've looked up to him for years.
Ron Simmons was always a guy that got respected in the profession. Even though he wasn't a big name to the fans all the other wrestlers knew he was a class act.
This guy was one of my all-time favorites and now I know why.
Ron Simmons is the type that could be my father and he tells me to "Get cho ass up and take out that trash........... DAMN"
Like when he told Rock "Not like that! Get cho ass back down here!" when they kicked him outta the Nation.
I was a huge fan of Ron... still am. I remember freaking out when he gave the best power slam in history to Vader and won the world title.
Two weeks ago when you posted this was the first time I've it since it happened. Awesome
everybody respects taker , ron was truthful about what happened to bret
The Montreal screw job is the most controversial match of all time
Almost at a 100% rate, the Undertaker is the most respected man in the history of professional wrestling...just shows the type of man he is...And Ron Simmons is spoke well by most everyone as well...He was a guy not to be messed with, but respected all the same.
Very good comment love it
Simmons was the man, he reminded me of Andre in the sense that no body could beat him unless he let them.
Andre was afraid of Harley Race and Haku. I'd argue that Ron was tougher to an extent than Andre.
Respect to a grown ass man Ron Simmons, gets his point across without dumping on other wrestlers. It's amazing to this day how many people still think Triple H married Stephanie to inherit a kingdom and didn't have to work hard to get over like everyone else.
It's amazing how people don't understand she married him too. If she didn't love him she would've said no.
@@Speedyreedy1218 One could say that put even more pressure on him.
@@Kyle-gu3ge I think that's the argument the Rock made in HHH'S documentary.
Undertaker said he already proved himself and if he could live with the fact that he was going to have his success judged for it, proceed with the relationship.
Rock had your stance and said it amped up the pressure on him.
Ron a real one u can tell always figured he would be he a real tough guy they could make a movie about his life from being one the best NCAA football player to first black WCW champ and then the Carter he had in WWF dude a legend
One of the best we ever had at FSU.
FSU Legend. Every time Stone Cold brings up Ron Simmons and Fic Flair also, they always bring up about how he was a beast in College Football 2 time All American and played in the Back to Back Orange Bowls the latter Bowl Game FSU was ranked #2 and had a close game defeat by 1 point against the Barry Switzer led Oklahoma Sooners. 18-17 was the final score. I would say the Defense did their job in that game holding a powerhouse offense to 18 points ( OK Sooners also had a great defense) , the FSU offense only scored 17 but regardless that one is a great game.
"When triple H came into Stephanie..." That's what she said
Truly a great athlete and classy guy!! One of my all-time favorite wrestlers!
Love how Ron looks at things. Not surprised he had no problems really with anyone, he’s a mans man man
Ron's is one of my favorite wrestlers of all time, he's a badass he was credible.
What a guy, Ron was a great performer in and out of the ring. By all accounts highly respected by his peers.
Ron Simmons is a legend and a real good dude
This interview lets you further know that Ron Simmons was THEE man. Recognizes game when he sees it and put respect on it.
WWE messed up with Ron! Should've pushed him better..
No! Why would you push one of the biggest failures of all time? He wrecked WCW's business as Champion in such a way, that he remained the worst drawing Champion of the promotion even though 2000 happened! After that it was obvious to even the biggest morons, that he was never more than just a midcarder/tag wrestler you keep away from all your primary belts and the main event.
@@shadowangel5054 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@johnbodnar201 What's your problem?
They did when he wore that hat
@@shadowangel5054 the business was down as a whole during that time. Same thing happened with Bret. Fact is, both Bret and Ron were believable Champions, and it wasn't their fault the business was in a down period.
I met Ron at a gas station in Georgia. I was super intimidated but he's really cool. Also he had a red Mustang at the time
Damn
I met Ron twice at the same gas station in Marietta, Ga (Powder Springs Rd and EW Conn/Barrett Pkwy) and he was so "DAMN" cool. I called him "Sir" and "Mr" and he was like "Naw Man.....just Ron!" I had him say "DAMN!" and everyone in the store fell out. Ron is a straight up Dude. Nothing but Respect!
@@MIKEJ788😂😂
@@SgtFletch313 LMAO
Not a bad thing to say about anyone. Class act through and through
And likewise nobody has a bad thing to say about him. Just one of the all time greats in that regard.
Ron Simmons is real asf lol
Ron Simmons is a pretty cool guy.
Not even Spike Dudley messed with Ronald Simmons - DAMN!
if obama can be considered the first black president why can the Rock not be considered the first black wwe champion?
@@SuCKeRPunCH187 Why did you reply to me? What in God's name does that have to do with me?
@@judahsoremy9857 i replied to somebody else but i think they deleted their comment.
@@SuCKeRPunCH187 I was wondering. No big deal.
@@SuCKeRPunCH187 neither should be. They're mixed. That's fucking stupid. Is Klay Thompson white? Then wtf is he black?
Great man u can hear from his interview. He was a big time dude. And obviously a great worker. He should be respected by all
Ron telling the truth about HHH!! Thanks Ron!!!!
W
One of the greats in and out of the ring. Respect!!
Ron Simmons this is a man that was unappreciated + unutilized in both WCW and WWE
I see where Michael jai white got his voice😂😂 sound like black dynamite
Ron Simmons one of the most enjoyable wrestlers to watch. Ron is one of the best at his job.
What I appreciate about Ron is that if he likes you or dislikes you, dude makes sure you know it.
Love Ron, could listen to him for hours. He’s a very humble , kind, caring, straight up gent. What a storyteller and good human being !!
This is exactly the attitude a man has when precious few people ever dared cross him. Not because he was violent, but because he was the man he was and that was enough for most.
One of greatest ever, I will never forget how good APA was. 1990s was such a great era for true tag teams, DX, APA, Dudlies, Hardies, Rock n Sock, Brood, 2 cool
Kane and X-Pac
I always liked Ron Simmons back in the day and through his runs, but I’ve got such a greater appreciation for the man from interviews of others wrestlers talking about him. If I knew then what I knew now, he’d been one of my top wrestlers of all time. Great Man! Great Respect!
Ron Simmons a true trailblazer I watched him and butch Reed as a kid 35 years and could still probably go
Ron Simmons is a professional! No talking down on other people, very respectful
Ron were one of my favorite wrestler,he were tough and very good.I enjoyed his interview,he were straight up and didn't play their shit
Ron Simmons is well respected, and he knows that he's a bad ass!!! He doesn't need to be overly aggressive and assertive to gain respect from others....
I still have his WCW figure from the early nineties.
Me too
"When Triple H came into Stephanie" 😂 good pun
Love this not burying anyone
He was spot on about triple h. Everybody always saying he only achieved success bc he married Stephanie we’re simply jealous and hating bc they were jealous it wasn’t them that married her. He was successful before Stephanie came into the picture
He was always going to be successful, marrying Stephanie might've given him MORE power/pull with Vince but his wrestling-side was always going to be successful
Ron is perhaps the most underrated wrestler of all time.
I was a ball boy for the Bandits in the USFL in '84 and Ron Simmons played LB for the Bandits. He was a beast. I will love him until the day I die. It's a shame they never let him win the big belt.
Ron is the man. Nation of Domination baby
Ron Simmons untouchable in WCW he was a dominant beast and proper real …. Best world champions in the early 90s
One of the greats, no doubt.
I remember when Ron Simmons was crown first black pro wrestling heavyweight champion his article was in ebony magazine
Ron certainly wasn't a token.. He was always intense and a damn good entertainer. Just a solid guy who deserved all of his success
@Make Me Believe
Token means something that was just given due to color and not ability. Ron had talent and was entertaining, and deserved his success because of that.
Ron pretty much keeps it straight he’s not about the drama stuff either he doesn’t like putting down anyone either
Ron Simmons a real 1
Ron is a bad ass dude. Miss seeing him in the ring.
So good to hear somebody talk about wrestling and wrestlers who isn’t bitter
What an awesome guy RS, APA was so great.
Huge Ron Simmons fan and always have been. I can never find a shoot interview with him so this was a treat. Is there anymore or can someone do me a solid and post the link to this interview. I would really like to see this whole interview. Thanks in advance fellow wrestling fans
Ron is a legend. I loved Doom
Undertaker knows he’s universally highly respected, but I bet he’s still flattered hearing about the respect he gets from Ron Simmons. And Taker’s got mad respect for Simmons too.
Coming from Ron, that's a big compliment.
This sounds like a police interrogation! 😹
That shows what Ron Simmons knows because triple h has admitted to being in on the screw job.
This is suck up interview, he's covering up his true feelings I think.
@@MrJabezw He doesn't strike me as the type to be a kiss ass
@@richspeck8932 Exactly. Ron comes across as a straight shooter. I think to his own recollection...Triple H didn't know about it. Of course in hindsight we all know that he did. Shows Ron doesn't give a shit about what drama others have going on. He stays to himself and out of the mix.
Undertaker is the man
I was at a Days of the Dead Con back around 2015 or so, where there was quite a few wrestlers, the most well known being Roddy Piper before he died. As I’m walkin around I see Ron sittin at the table and he just looks at me and says, “What’s up brother?”. I started talking to him, and man this guy was awesome. It’s like I was just talking to someone I’ve known for years. That’s just how he was. I appreciated his courtesy so I gladly bought one of his signed pictures and took a photo with him. And boy, when he stood up, he was a big dude. We did a fist pump and his hand was like twice the size as mine. This guy is a class act, so it doesn’t surprise me that he has so much respect for Taker.
If Triple H tried to pull shit on Ron you know Ron’s whipping his Ass.
They go way back. Wcw ties. H shouts him out in his book.
I couldn't imagine many people wanting to cross Ron Simmons lol
Could you imagine if triple h tried to flex on Ron Simmons in the locker room 😂
It would have ended badly and not one soul would have helped him xD.
Damn!!
This is a good interview.
Hoping to hear Ron say " damn!"
Ron was a bad ass in the ring!
Ron Simmons voice can make Chuck Norris tremble in his boots
Saw Ron in Riverdale, GA out in public. At the time I think he lived in Fayetteville. He was very approachable, maybe because he recognized my brother and the other person we were with. We had a good talk. He dropped words of wisdom. Only thing that stuck out to me was he wasn't as tall as I thought he would be. I was just reaching 6ft in height. He looked about 6'2" or 6'3". But he was wide bodied and side profile thick. From his looks, body fat was nonexistent. And his voice was commanding and rich. Not the kind of voice you want to interrupt.
This is what u call a damn MAN baby... this brother has nothing bad to say about ANYBODY! JUST STRAIGHT FACTS!
@Make Me Believe ever watch Austin Powers ?
Ron got along with everyone! Because No one was gonna mess with him!
Ron Simmons is simply a legit BAD ASS!
Ron Simmons& Butch Reed( RIP) Were Bad to The Bone.
Ron Simmons is a Man among men!
My first experience of Ron Simmons was in APA, and he always was cool. Seeing him dressed as a centurion was abhorrent to me. Wwf in 1994-7 was straight trash but they let farooq shine in 98-2001.
Damn too bad you missed his nation of domination days
Man, what a cool guy
What we hear: DAMN!!
What Ron is actually saying:
Ron Simmons a guy who just says it how it is
My fav wrestler when he beat vader was one of the greatest days of my childhood
As a fan I knew when that bell roll started shit was about to get real.
The opponents of Taker knew when they heard that bell begin to toll they were about to have a world class match and their career was about to be made even if they were supposed to lose.
Full professional. Huge respect for Al Simmons.
That's Ron Simmons bro😆😆😆 You're thinking of Spawn
@@bronzesolomon4453 hahahhahahajajajab. Love me some spawn. Hahahhaha