Ron Simmons
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Ronald Simmons is a retired American professional wrestler and football player. He performed for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) under his real name, and in WWE under both his real name and the ring names Faarooq Asaad (sometimes spelled Asad) and Faarooq (sometimes spelled Farooq). He is currently signed with WWE, working in their Legends program. In WCW, he was a one time World Heavyweight Champion; as the first of two African Americans to win the title, he is recognized by WWE as the first Black heavyweight world champion in professional wrestling history. He was also a one time World Tag Team Champion with Butch Reed and a one time United States Tag Team Champion with Big Josh. In the WWF, he was a three time Tag Team Champion with Bradshaw as one half of the Acolytes Protection Agency. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2012. Prior to becoming a professional wrestler, Simmons was an American college and professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League, Canadian Football League and United States Football League for four seasons during the 1980s. He played college football for Florida State University, 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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ron Simmons reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Ron Simmons's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ron Simmons remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 1997: Dawn of the Attitude, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ron Simmons Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ron Simmons's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ron Simmons.
Ron Simmons - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ron Simmons?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ron Simmons is "1997: Dawn of the Attitude" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ron Simmons acted in?
Ron Simmons has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ron Simmons?
Other notable films include "WWE Backlash: In Your House", "WCW The Great American Bash 1990", and "WCW WrestleWar 1991".