| Author |
Message |
|
The Great Khali
Joined: May 21st, 2007, 4:30 pm
Posts: 1561
Location: Australia
|
 Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Announces Retirement Source: PWInsider.com
Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Ron Simmons has announced his retirement from the wrestling industry.
Simmons, who was the first recognized African-American singles World Champion, competed in what was billed as his "retirement match" this past Saturday night at the Historic Purks International Championship Wrestling show in Cedartown, Georgia. Unfortunately for Simmons, he came up on the losing end in his final wrestling bout as Alexander the Great pinned Air Paris in what was a tag match.
Following the match, David Young said he had no problem with Simmons. His problem was with Paris, saying they weren't friends, never were friends and never would be friends. Paris apologized to Simmons and the people for letting them down. Simmons said Young was the one that let the people down, and Paris was still a winner in his eyes and in the eyes of the people.
"There's not one word I can give you," Simmons added. However, Paris said there is one word.
Simmons then did a long, dramatic pause before saying "Damn!"
He then thanked the fans and said he was calling it a career. He then did a Q&A immediately following the show and said he would continue making appearances that included physical involvement, but that he would no longer be wrestling.
Simmons, who was a two-time consensus All-American football player at Florida State University, is set to be inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame on Feb. 20.
|
| February 8th, 2010, 4:06 pm |
 
|
|
|
yourcrapsweak
Joined: December 5th, 2009, 9:32 pm
Posts: 1165
Location: Florida
|
Re: Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Announces Retirement They had him lose his retirement match? That sucks.
_________________
Fire Russo! Clap, clap, clap clap clap
Big Red Machine wrote: If Michael Cole is a parrot, then Mike Tenay is a goldfish.
|
| February 8th, 2010, 4:16 pm |
|
|
|
newWorldkid
Joined: March 17th, 2009, 8:51 pm
Posts: 540
|
Re: Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Announces Retirement Ron Simmons and Human Tornado both gone?
*Pauses*
DAMN!
_________________
I love Sheffield/Regal. It's a like a British nanny who can't keep control of dumb kid with a serious thyroid issue.
|
| February 8th, 2010, 4:48 pm |
|
|
|
Rabid619
Joined: January 29th, 2009, 5:34 pm
Posts: 3097
|
Re: Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Announces Retirement DAMN! 
_________________
Look at the look of Cenas eyes, look at those blue eyes. Doesn't he look like he wants to whoop somebodys ass!
Randy Orton for WWE Champion!!
|
| February 8th, 2010, 6:11 pm |
|
|
|
Bob-O
Joined: November 14th, 2009, 8:55 pm
Posts: 218
|
Re: Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Announces Retirement yourcrapsweak wrote: They had him lose his retirement match? That sucks. That's pretty typical. "Passing the Torch"
_________________
RIP R-Truth (1/19/72-4/19/10) You won't be missed, but that doesn't necessarily mean we wanted you dead.
|
| February 8th, 2010, 6:28 pm |
|
|
|
mvpgamer
Joined: January 17th, 2010, 4:22 am
Posts: 31
Location: Training
|
Re: Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Announces Retirement  Ron Simmons- A legend. One of the nest in the business. Too bad WWE failed to use him after his split with JBL. Good bye, Ron. We won't forget you 
|
| February 8th, 2010, 8:42 pm |
|
|
|
SE_Punk
Joined: August 1st, 2009, 9:26 pm
Posts: 1207
Location: Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil)
|
Re: Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Announces Retirement Gonna miss the guy.
_________________
You can be saved with a Straight Edge lifestyle.
|
| February 8th, 2010, 9:40 pm |
|
|
|
ShutYourMouth63
Joined: January 24th, 2010, 2:47 pm
Posts: 158
|
Re: Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Announces Retirement DAMN!!! I'm definitely gonna miss him. Good luck Ron Simmons!
_________________
You only get to live life once... ENJOY IT WHILE YOU CAN!!
|
| February 9th, 2010, 2:28 pm |
|
|
|
Big Red Machine
Joined: February 7th, 2009, 1:13 pm
Posts: 4267
|
Re: Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Announces Retirement You guys beat me to it!
DAMN!
_________________
Hold #712- ARM BAR!!!!!!
|
| February 9th, 2010, 2:44 pm |
|
|
|
RBomb2844
Joined: December 11th, 2008, 11:04 pm
Posts: 499
|
Re: Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Announces Retirement How many times have we heard this? I love Ron Simmons and I think he should have been utilized better in WWE but remember....in the wrestling business.....never say never. Maybe he really is done, but I have my doubts...
|
| February 9th, 2010, 6:52 pm |
|
|
|
Verdun
Joined: February 5th, 2010, 2:18 pm
Posts: 95
|
Re: Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Announces Retirement I liked Ron Simmons. I loved his time with Bradshaw especially.
_________________
It's pretty obvious what I'm doing, I'm interrupting your promo!
|
| February 9th, 2010, 7:27 pm |
|
|
|
Leatherface
Joined: October 21st, 2009, 9:56 pm
Posts: 94
|
Re: Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Announces Retirement Rabid619 wrote: DAMN! Well said my friend. I hope TNA can get him, and (if what I understand is true) they could snag Bradshaw too. They could be some REAL help backstage and evn on camera!!! More than SOME people TNA is bringing in...
_________________
RONZILLA
|
| February 9th, 2010, 10:20 pm |
|
|
|
e-moose
Joined: January 1st, 2010, 11:56 pm
Posts: 211
Location: Alberta, Canada
|
Re: Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Announces Retirement I first saw Ron Simmons when he was teamed up with Butch Reid and managed by "Godfather" Teddy Long in early WCW circa 1989 and thought "Damn! Those guys are bad-ass!" I also remember his championship run around 1992. He was feuding with Cactus Jack and Lex Luger. He was very powerful and energetic.
_________________
SHUT UP MACMAHON!!!
|
| February 11th, 2010, 9:16 am |
|
|
|
Road Warrior
Joined: August 22nd, 2009, 4:08 pm
Posts: 66
|
Re: Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Announces Retirement That's when he was at his best...And I loved Doom they totally killed it! And I saw him in person one time he was a very cool guy and he had that presence... I might have to watch that Simmons Vs. Vader match again!  e-moose wrote: I first saw Ron Simmons when he was teamed up with Butch Reid and managed by "Godfather" Teddy Long in early WCW circa 1989 and thought "Damn! Those guys are bad-ass!" I also remember his championship run around 1992. He was feuding with Cactus Jack and Lex Luger. He was very powerful and energetic.
_________________
|
| February 11th, 2010, 6:03 pm |
|
|
|
