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Ron Garvin

Ron Garvin

Nickname: Rugged; The Man With the Hands Of Stone; The One Man Gang

Height: 6' 0"

Weight: 242 lbs.

From: Charlotte, NC

Birthday: Mar 30th

Pro Debut: 1962

Aliases: Miss Atlanta Lively, Mr. Eau Gallie, Ron Barnes, Ron Dobec, Roger Barnes, Ronnie Garvin, G. G. Rogers, Mr. Fort Myers, Bummy Rogers

Feds Worked For: TSW, NWA, AWA, WWF, Appalachian Mountain Wrestling (KY), Awesome Wrestling Entertainment (VA), Canadian Championship Wrestling (Canada), Championship Wrestling From Florida (FL), International Championship Wrestling (KY/TN), NWA Mid-American (TN), Professional Wrestling Federation (NC/SC), Smoky Mountain Wrestling (KY/TN), Southeastern Championship Wrestling (AL), Southern Independent Wrestling Federation (KY), Tennessee Mountain Wrestling (TN), World Wrestling Council (Puerto Rico),

Finisher: Knockout Punch, Garvin Stomp

Signature Moves: Sunset Flip Powerbomb

 

Career Highlights: -AWA International Television Champion
-CCW Champion
-ICW Southeastern Champion (2x)
-Macon Tag Team Champion (2x; 1 each w/ Terry Garvin [1st] and Roger Kirby)
-NWA Florida Tag Team Champion (w/ Ole Anderson)
-NWA (Florida) World Tag Team Champion (w/ Terry Garvin [1st])
-NWA (Georgia) World Television Champion
-NWA Georgia Tag Team Champion (2x, w/ Terry Garvin [1st])
-NWA (Mid-American) Southern Tag Team Champion (w/ Terry Garvin [1st])
-NWA Mid-American Tag Team Champion (2x, w/ Terry Garvin [1st])
-NWA Mid-Atlantic Champion
-NWA National Champion
-NWA National Tag Team Champion (w/ Jerry Oates)
-NWA National Television Champion
-NWA Southeastern Champion (5x)
-NWA Southeastern Tag Team Champion (3x; 2 w/ Bob Orton, Jr. and 1 w/ Tony Charles)
-NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Champion
-NWA Tennessee Tag Team Champion (w/ Terry Garvin [1st])
-NWA United States Tag Team Champion (w/ Barry Windham)
-NWA World Champion
-PWF Tag Team Champion (w/ The Italian Stallion)
-TMW Champion
-TMW Tag Team Champion (w/ Tim Horner)
-WWC Universal Champion

Affiliates: Terry Garvin [1st], Jimmy Garvin, Precious, Gary Hart, Jimmy Valiant, Kyle Maggard, Roger Kirby, Ole Anderson, Jerry Oates, Bob Orton, Jr., Tony Charles, Barry Windham, The Italian Stallion, Tim Horner

Notable Feuds: Randy Savage, Pez Whatley, Jake Roberts, Tully Blanchard, Black Bart, Ric Flair, The Midnight Express, Big Bubba Rogers, Jim Cornette, Greg Valentine, Greg Gagne, Boris Malenko, Bob Orton, Jr., Angelo Poffo, Dusty Rhodes, The Road Warriors, Ox Baker, Ken Mantell

Other Facts: -Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
-Brother of pro wrestlers Terry Garvin [1st] and Jimmy Garvin
-Brother-in-law of pro wrestling valet Precious
-Cousin of pro wrestling valet Sunshine
-Distant relative of pro wrestling valet Stella Mae French
-Early in his career, he was the last person that Jack Pfeffer bestowed the gimmick of "Bummy Rogers" on. The gimmick was a rip-off of Buddy Rogers.
-Used the nickname "The One Man Gang", not to be confused with the wrestler of the same name.
-Unmasked as Mr. Fort Myers by Ron Fuller on March 23, 1971
-Dressed in women's clothes as "Miss Atlanta Lively" and was a valet for Jimmy Valiant
-Once knocked Ox Baker's dentures out, then stomped on them.
-During his feud with Flair, Garvin gained what would later be referred to as "Go-away heat," which would see Flair getting cheered in the middle of a cage match, and Garvin booed. Garvin was perceived as good for chasing after the title and beating up Ric Flair, but not to actually defeating him, being the champion, and carrying the company. His winning the belt was a last minute booking decision by the committee due to losing their original choices for successors, Magnum T. A. and Buddy Landel. With the NWA holding its first pay-per-view event Starrcade the same month WWF was holding its Survivor Series, Crockett chose to face the strong WWF competition by having Flair win the title. That meant Flair had to lose the title first. And whoever beat him, would only be an interim champion. That's where Garvin intervened. Most wrestlers declined the offer, but Garvin, assuming that at 42 it may be his last chance to hold the major NWA title, accepted to fill the role. Indeed, Garvin would hold the title for less than 2 months before losing it back to Flair at the Starrcade '87.
-While feuding with Greg Valentine, he wore a shinguard (similar to what Valentine was wearing at the time) to counter the effectiveness of Valentine's figure-four leglock. He called it "The Hammer Jammer".
-Owns several used car dealerships in Gaston County, NC
-Former 20% owner of International Championship Wrestling in Kentucky
-Former owner of Tennessee Mountain Wrestling
-Holds commercial and instrument ratings for single engine and multi engine aircraft.
-Inducted into the NWA Hall of Heroes in 2011
-Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2019
-Ranked #126 in the 1991 PWI 500
-Ranked #134 in the 1992 PWI 500
-Ranked #296 in the 1993 PWI 500
-Ranked #211 in the 1994 PWI 500

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  • 1937 Hugh Nichols def. Bobby Chick for the NWA World Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 1980 Gino Hernandez def. Kevin Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
  • 1984 The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer 1 & Super Destroyer 2) def. The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) for the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
  • 1989 Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack def. Jeff Jarrett & Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW World Tag Team Champion
  • 1989 Super Zodiac def. Eric Embry for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
  • 2007 Brent Albright def. Rocco Valentino for the NWA-U Universal Heavyweight Champion
  • 2007 Texas, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk) def. Mass Destruction (Spoiler 2000 & The Bounty Hunter) for the NWA-U Universal Tag Team Champion
  • 2012 Ignition def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Champion
  • 2012 Super Skunk Ape, Jr. def. Se7en for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
  • 2018 Jerry Dean/Jerry Storm became the BPW Lion Heart Champion
  • 2018 Aaron Anders def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Champion
  • 2023 Brody Wortman def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Skidz def. Brody Wortman for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Jason Simon def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Drake Gallows def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Punk Synister def. Drake Gallows for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Brandon Groom def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Punk Synister def. Brandon Groom for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Nibira def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Mikey O'Shea def. Nibira for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion

Week of Sun 05-19 to Sat: 05-25

  • 05-19 1937 Hugh Nichols def. Bobby Chick for the NWA World Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 1980 Gino Hernandez def. Kevin Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 1984 The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer 1 & Super Destroyer 2) def. The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) for the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 1989 Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack def. Jeff Jarrett & Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW World Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 1989 Super Zodiac def. Eric Embry for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2007 Brent Albright def. Rocco Valentino for the NWA-U Universal Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2007 Texas, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk) def. Mass Destruction (Spoiler 2000 & The Bounty Hunter) for the NWA-U Universal Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 2012 Ignition def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Champion
  • 05-19 2012 Super Skunk Ape, Jr. def. Se7en for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
  • 05-19 2018 Jerry Dean/Jerry Storm became the BPW Lion Heart Champion
  • 05-19 2018 Aaron Anders def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Brody Wortman def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Skidz def. Brody Wortman for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Drake Gallows def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Punk Synister def. Drake Gallows for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Brandon Groom def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Punk Synister def. Brandon Groom for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Nibira def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Mikey O'Shea def. Nibira for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-20 1980 Junkyard Dog def. Terry Gordy for the MSW Louisiana Champion
  • 05-20 2006 Impact Inc. (John Zorthos & Bernie Donderwitz) def. The Old School Assassins (Brad Michaels & Seth Allen) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2006 John O'Malley became the IZW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Robyn Reid def. Erica for the IZW Womens Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Beach Bod Gods (Angel Camacho & Ray the Bae) def. Nemesis (Rage Logan & Damien Morte) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2017 Kevin Morgan def. Johnny Z for the IZW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Riker def. Mr. Nasty for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2022 Wesley Crane def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2023 Royal Pimpin' (Alex Royal & Mr. Nasty) def. Southern Aristocracy (Eddie LeVaughn & Anthony Wild) for the UWE Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2023 Cappuccino Jones def. Dan Webber for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 1971 Dusty Rhodes def. Bill Watts for the TSW North American Champion
  • 05-21 1984 Kevin Von Erich def. Killer Khan for the WCCW Television Champion
  • 05-21 2004 Cade Sydal def. X-Cal for the SRPW Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 2004 Michael Faith def. Butch Dalton for the TPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 2004 New Canada (AWOL & Jon Davis) def. Sexy Bologna (Anthony Jackson & Sudden Impact) for the TPW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-21 2016 Skylar Slice def. Athena for the IZW Queens Champion
  • 05-21 2017 Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) def. The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) for the IWR Tag Team Champions
  • 05-21 2017 Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) def. The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) for the TCW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 1955 Mike Clancy def. Ricki Starr for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-22 1985 The Nightmare [1st]/The Masked Champion/The Champion def. Terry Taylor for the MSW North American Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-22 2009 Texas Outlaws, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk & Bobby Burns & J. W. Hardin) became the TAP Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 2021 DNR (Drake Gallows & Revan) def. Rejecs LM (Elijah Sparks & Dr. Corvus) for the EPW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 2021 Father Padge def. Revan for the BCW Buzzsaw Champion
  • 05-22 2021 Paul Puertorico became the XDWF New GenX Champion
  • 05-23 1984 The Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton) def. The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion
  • 05-23 2004 Se7en & Li'l Joe def. Bernie Donderwitz & Mr. Brown for the ACW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-23 2004 Li'l Joe def. Bernie Donderwitz for the ACW Hardcore Champion
  • 05-23 2009 Maniac Mike def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
  • 05-23 2009 Sage def. Rage Logan for the SWCW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-23 2010 Damien Morte def. Crisstopher Crow for the SWCW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-23 2015 Brad Michaels def. Jermaine Johnson for the IZW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-23 2020 Cody Burns def. Drake Gallows for the BCW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-23 2021 Luke Savage def. Garcia for the ASP Mid-American Champion
  • 05-23 2021 Malik Mayfield became the ASP Livestream Champion
  • 05-24 1954 Rocco Perez def. Frenchy Roy for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-24 2020 Shawn Sanders became the ASP Mid-American Champion
  • 05-25 1986 Terry Taylor def. Buzz Sawyer for the UWF Television Champion
  • 05-25 2013 Brock Landers became the SWCW All-American Champion
  • 05-25 2013 The American Pitbulls (Craig Stevens & Jason Jaxon) def. The Investment (Jason Noal & Jay Sinn) for the ACW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-25 2019 Zakk Sinizter def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Apex Champion
  • 05-25 2019 Simply the Future (Alex Royal & J. D.) became the UWE Tag Team Champions
  • 05-25 2019 Proclamation (Ethan Cole & Reed) def. Simply the Future (Alex Royal & J. D.) for the UWE Tag Team Champions
05-19
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