Black History Month: Ezekiel Jackson speaks on Ron Simmons
Ezekiel Jackson talks about the respect he has for one of the trailblazers in WWE, Ron Simmons. The first African-American World Heavyweight Champion also weighs in on his humbling accomplishment.
Ezekiel Jackson talks about the respect he has for one of the trailblazers in WWE, Ron Simmons. The first African-American World Heavyweight Champion also weighs in on his humbling accomplishment.
Koko B. Ware
WWE Hall of Famer Koko B. Ware took WWE for the flight of its life throughout the late 1980s and '90s, both as a solo competitor and as a member of the tag team High Energy.
WWE Hall of Famer Koko B. Ware took WWE for the flight of its life throughout the late 1980s and '90s, both as a solo competitor and as a member of the tag team High Energy.
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Jazz
A veteran of the original ECW, this two-time Women's Champion was one of the most physically intimidating female competitors in WWE history.
A veteran of the original ECW, this two-time Women's Champion was one of the most physically intimidating female competitors in WWE history.
Theodore Long
Theodore Long joined WWE as a referee in 1999 and has been a mainstay ever since as one of the all-time great managers and general managers in history.
Theodore Long joined WWE as a referee in 1999 and has been a mainstay ever since as one of the all-time great managers and general managers in history.
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Butch Reed
Packing with an in-your-face manager and a devastating gorilla press slam, "The Natural" Butch Reed was one of the toughest men ever to enter a ring.
Packing with an in-your-face manager and a devastating gorilla press slam, "The Natural" Butch Reed was one of the toughest men ever to enter a ring.
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S.D. Jones
Known especially for his work with WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas, "Special Delivery" was a thorn in Mr. Fuji & Mr. Saito's side in the early '80s ... not to mention the rest of the WWE roster.
Known especially for his work with WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas, "Special Delivery" was a thorn in Mr. Fuji & Mr. Saito's side in the early '80s ... not to mention the rest of the WWE roster.
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Virgil
Whether you know him as Ted DiBiase's bodyguard, the Million Dollar Champion or as a member of the New World Order, Virgil was one of the most recognizable Superstars of the 1980s and 1990s.
Whether you know him as Ted DiBiase's bodyguard, the Million Dollar Champion or as a member of the New World Order, Virgil was one of the most recognizable Superstars of the 1980s and 1990s.
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Kamala
One of the most feared Superstars of the 1980s, the Ugandan Giant Kamala became one of the most beloved of the 1990s once he was "rescued" from his abusive handlers by Slick.
One of the most feared Superstars of the 1980s, the Ugandan Giant Kamala became one of the most beloved of the 1990s once he was "rescued" from his abusive handlers by Slick.
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Slick
Then known as "The Doctor of Style," Slick entered WWE in 1986 as a protege of the one and only Hall of Famer "Classy" Freddie Blassie. Today, he's known as Rev. Kenneth Johnson in his home state of Texas.
Then known as "The Doctor of Style," Slick entered WWE in 1986 as a protege of the one and only Hall of Famer "Classy" Freddie Blassie. Today, he's known as Rev. Kenneth Johnson in his home state of Texas.
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James Dudley
WWE Hall of Famer James Dudley, inducted in 1994, was the first African-American to run a major arena in the United States, and was a close colleague of WWE founder Vincent J. McMahon.
WWE Hall of Famer James Dudley, inducted in 1994, was the first African-American to run a major arena in the United States, and was a close colleague of WWE founder Vincent J. McMahon.
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Rocky Johnson
Rocky Johnson was one half of the first African-American duo to win the World Tag Team Titles.
His son, The Rock, is a nine-time World Champion and a major motion picture star.
Rocky Johnson was one half of the first African-American duo to win the World Tag Team Titles.
His son, The Rock, is a nine-time World Champion and a major motion picture star.
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Tony Atlas
"Mr. USA" Tony Atlas made history in 1983 when he and partner Rocky Johnson became the first African-American World Tag Team Champions. 13 years later, Atlas was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
"Mr. USA" Tony Atlas made history in 1983 when he and partner Rocky Johnson became the first African-American World Tag Team Champions. 13 years later, Atlas was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
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Ernie Ladd
"Big Cat" Ernie Ladd is one of the all-time greats in both football and sports-entertainment. Ladd is a member of five Halls of Fame, including those of WWE (class of 1995) and the San Diego Chargers.
"Big Cat" Ernie Ladd is one of the all-time greats in both football and sports-entertainment. Ladd is a member of five Halls of Fame, including those of WWE (class of 1995) and the San Diego Chargers.
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Bobo Brazil
Bobo Brazil, known for his dreaded "Coco Butt" head butt, was one of sports-entertainment's biggest stars for over 30 years, and he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1994.
Bobo Brazil, known for his dreaded "Coco Butt" head butt, was one of sports-entertainment's biggest stars for over 30 years, and he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1994.
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Junkyard Dog
Junk Yard Dog was one of WWE's most popular Superstars in the 1980s. He was the winner of the first Wrestling Classic, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004.
Junk Yard Dog was one of WWE's most popular Superstars in the 1980s. He was the winner of the first Wrestling Classic, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004.
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Ron Simmons
Ron Simmons made history in 1992, becoming the first African-American World Heavyweight Champion by defeating Vader for the WCW Championship.
Ron Simmons made history in 1992, becoming the first African-American World Heavyweight Champion by defeating Vader for the WCW Championship.
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R-Truth
R-Truth and the Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown proudly continue a rich African-American heritage within the squared circle.
R-Truth and the Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown proudly continue a rich African-American heritage within the squared circle.
Kofi Kingston and other WWE Superstars reflect on the African-American Superstars that helped pave their paths into WWE.
Kofi Kingston and other WWE Superstars reflect on the African-American Superstars that helped pave their paths into WWE.
