Ron Simmons broke a number of barriers in the world of professional wrestlers. He is largely recognized as the first black World Heavyweight Champion for a major American wrestling promotion. He was one of a few black wrestlers who didn't need to pander to audiences in what has become the prototypical standard of black wrestlers shucking & jiving and dancing for mostly white audiences over the years. His athletic ability and ring psychology carried him and in-ring set of skills were not watered down with stereotypical gimmicks generally placed on black wrestlers. Today, we examine the differences between his run in WCW as Ron Simmons and WWE run as Farooq, a member of the APA, & leader of the Nation of Domination.

Visit: www.centerofthering.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamjonnyt.

Clash of the Champions VI: Ragin' Cajun was held on April 2, 1989, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. There were 5,300 people in attendance and the show drew a 4.3 rating on TBS. The card featured a main event for the NWA World Title -Ricky 'The Dragon" Steamboat (Champion) vs "Nature Boy" Ric Flair (Challenger). Meanwhile, the World Wrestling Federation presented WrestleMania V on Pay Per View the same day. The event drew a live audience of 18,946 and approximately 767,000 Pay Per View buys for the home audience. D Foley steps into the Center of the Ring to talk about it with the Referee Jonny T.

Website: www.centerofthering.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamjonnyt

Joined by Center of the Ring friend D Foley, the role of Mike Tyson in All Elite Wrestling in 2020 is discussed. Predictions about Tyson's role in AEW, speculation about an actual in-ring wresting match pitting Tyson & Chris Jericho, and predictions about AEW's house show tours looking a year down the road.

Instagram: @iamjonnyt

website: www.centerofthering.com