Ron Simmons (born May 15, 1958) is an American semi-retire professional wrestler and retired American football player. He was the first of only three African Americans to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, with Booker T and The Rock being the other two. He is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment where he does public relations work, appears in backstage segments on Raw, known for his catchphrase, "DAMN!" and occasionally wrestling on the Raw brand.