Who Is Ron Simmons? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Ron Simmons, born on May 15, 1958, is an influential figure in both the world of American football and professional wrestling. As of 2025, he proudly celebrates his 67th birthday. Simmons gained widespread recognition for his exceptional football career at Florida State University, where he starred as a standout defensive tackle before transitioning to professional wrestling. He became the first African-American world champion in professional wrestling history by winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in 1992. His journey has inspired many, making him a revered icon in athletics and entertainment.
| Occupation | Football Players |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 15, 1958 |
| Age | 67 Years |
| Birth Place | N/A |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country |
Popularity
Ron Simmons's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
In 2025, Ron Simmons stands tall at approximately 6 feet and 1 inch (185 cm). Throughout his wrestling career, he maintained an impressive physique, weighing around 270 pounds (122 kg). His robust build and athleticism contributed significantly to his success both on the football field and in the wrestling ring.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Ron Simmons is a family-oriented individual. He is married to his long-time partner, and together they have children. He often shares glimpses of his family life on social media, highlighting the importance of family values in his life. While there is limited public information about his personal relationships beyond this, Simmons exudes a strong sense of loyalty and commitment.
Ron Simmons was considered one of Florida State's greatest recruiting victories when he signed out of high school. Simmons played four years (1977–1980) as a defensive nose guard at FSU under coach Bobby Bowden (whom Simmons described as "a second father"), earning consensus All-American honors in 1979 and 1980.
The Seminoles were 39–8 during Simmons's years at the school, finishing in the Associated Press Top 20 three times ('77, '79 and '80), and earning back-to-back Orange Bowl trips after Simmons's junior and senior seasons.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Ron Simmons's estimated net worth is around $3 million. His wealth comes from various sources, including a successful professional wrestling career, endorsements, business ventures, and appearances in films and television. Simmons’s legacy in wrestling continues to earn him a substantial income through merchandise sales and memorabilia.
Soon after, in March 1989, Simmons began showing signs of a heel turn as he got more aggressive in his matches, including a non-title match against fellow babyface, then-NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and a match on the April 29, 1989 episode of World Championship Wrestling, where he broke the rules during what was supp
osed to be a face vs.
face match against Junkyard Dog. Simmons won the match when the referee, Ron's future manager Teddy Long made a fast count (Long was fired (kayfabe) as referee by Jim Herd immediately following this match).
He completed his heel turn on the May 27 episode of World Championship Wrestling during a tag team match, where he teamed with Ranger Ross against the Samoan Swat Team as part of a tournament for the vacant NWA World Tag Team Championship, leaving him in the ring alone when Long came out. Simmons later teamed up with Butch Reed to form Doom.
In the beginning, the members of Doom were masked and only known as Doom #1 and Doom #2, managed by Woman. In their pay-per-view debut at Halloween Havoc 1989, Doom defeated The Steiner Brothers. In the "Iron Team Tournament" at Starrcade 1989, Doom finished fourth, losing all three of their matches.
Doom's misfortune continued as Woman soon dropped the team to manage The Four Horsemen. Then on February 6, 1990, at Clash of the Champions X, Doom hit rock bottom when they were defeated by Rick and Scott Steiner and as a result of the stipulation were forced to unmask.
Career, Business, and Investments
Ron Simmons's career in football culminated in his time with the Cleveland Browns and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, it was his transition to professional wrestling that solidified his legacy. He has worked with major promotions like WCW, WWF (now WWE), and has become a central figure in wrestling history. Post-retirement, Simmons has ventured into various business opportunities, including public speaking and motivational workshops. His investments in real estate and other ventures have also contributed positively to his net worth.
Simmons performed for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) under his real name, and in the World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment (WWF/E) under both his real name and the ring names Faarooq Asaad (sometimes spelled Asad) and Faarooq (sometimes spelled Farooq).
In WCW, Simmons was a one-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion; as the first African American to win the title, he is recognized by WWE as the first Black world champion in professional wrestling history. He was also a one-time WCW World Tag Team Champion with Butch Reed and a one-time WCW United States Tag Team Champion with Big Josh.
He was one of the most prominent stars in the WWF in the early Attitude Era. In the WWF, he was a three-time WWF Tag Team Champion with Bradshaw as one half of the Acolytes Protection Agency. Simmons was a sporadic world title contender between ECW and the WWF, and led the Nation of Domination stable in the latter promotion.
He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2012.
Social Network
Ron Simmons is active on various social media platforms, where he shares updates about his life, career, and sports. He engages routinely with fans, providing insights into his experiences both in and out of the ring. His presence on platforms like Twitter and Instagram allows him to maintain a close connection with his audience and share motivational content.
With new manager Long, they rebounded and defeated The Steiner Brothers for the NWA World Tag Team Championship at Capital Combat in 1990. They held the title for nine months, defeating teams like The Rock 'n' Roll Express and feuding with The Four Horsemen.
Among their most memorable encounters during their title reign was a street fight against Horsemen Arn Anderson and Barry Windham at Starrcade 1990 which ended in a no-contest when Windham pinned Simmons while Reed simultaneously pinned Anderson.
Doom were recognized as the first holders of the WCW World Tag Team Championship in January 1991, finally losing the titles to The Freebirds at WrestleWar in February 1991. Subsequently, Doom broke up, with Simmons turning face and feuding with Reed, defeating him in a cage match at the very first SuperBrawl.
Simmons defeated midcarders including Oz and The Diamond Studd, then unsuccessfully challenged Lex Luger for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at Halloween Havoc, losing the best-of-three-falls match one fall to two.
Education
Simmons attended Florida State University, where he earned a degree in sociology. His academic achievements, alongside his athletic prowess, have set a strong foundation for his post-sports career. He often emphasizes the importance of education and perseverance, encouraging young athletes to pursue their dreams both in sports and academics.
Simmons played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was recognized as an All-American. He played professionally for the NFL's Cleveland Browns, the CFL's Ottawa Rough Riders and the USFL's Tampa Bay Bandits.
