Ron Simmons

Ronald Simmons, born on May 15, 1958, is a retired American professional football player and professional wrestler. He gained recognition for his tenures in WWE and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Before his wrestling career, Simmons played as a defensive tackle in the NFL, CFL, and USFL for four seasons in the 1980s. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was honored as an All-American. Simmons played professionally for the Cleveland Browns, Ottawa Rough Riders, and Tampa Bay Bandits. In WCW and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), he performed under his real name, and in WWF/E, he used the ring names Faarooq Asaad and Faarooq.