Ron Simmons just added another Hall of Fame nod to his legendary rsumand this one goes all the way back to where it all began.
The WWE Hall of Famer and former WCW World Champion is now being honored as part of the 1976 Warner Robins Screamin Demons, who are set to be inducted into the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame this October.
This latest induction adds to Simmons legacy as a multi-sport icon. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012 as part of the legendary tag team Doom and for his groundbreaking run as the first recognized Black World Champion in WCW history. Now, the spotlight returns to his dominant high school football dayswhere he laid the groundwork for everything that came after.
The 1976 Warner Robins team isnt just being rememberedtheyre being immortalized. Known for their overwhelming power on both sides of the ball, they racked up 614 offensive points and shut out eight of their 13 opponents. Defensively, they were a brick wall, allowing just 86 points all seasonincluding a ridiculous 900 blowout in game nine against Jordan. Simmons was the anchor of that defense, finishing the season with 130 tackles and setting the tone as a future force in both college football and pro wrestling.
This marks the first time the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame is inducting full teams, with the 1971 Valdosta Wildcats also getting the honor. But for longtime fans of Simmons, its a powerful reminder that greatness followed him long before his legendary DAMN catchphrase echoed through WWE arenas.
Ron Simmons journey from Friday night lights to WWE immortality is nothing short of inspiringand now the high school chapter of his story gets the Hall of Fame status it deserves.
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