D'Lo Brown calls Ron Simmons' lack of title run a wrestling injustice

Wrestling Inc1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

D'Lo Brown calls Ron Simmons' lack of title run a wrestling injustice
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D'Lo Brown expressed his opinion that Ron Simmons deserved a WWE world championship during his career. Speaking on "The Coach & Bro" show, Brown suggested that Simmons possessed all the necessary attributes for success, including charisma and presence. He pointed to WWE's failure to capitalize on Simmons' potential, particularly during the Nation of Domination era, and subtly criticized Vince Russo's decision-making. Despite winning the WCW world title in 1992, Simmons' WWE accolades were limited to tag team championships. Brown's comments reignite discussions about Simmons' legacy in professional wrestling.

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  • D'Lo Brown believes Ron Simmons should have been a world champion in WWE.
  • Brown criticized Vince Russo's role in Simmons' WWE character development.
  • Simmons was the first African-American world champion in WCW in 1992.
  • He only won tag team titles during his time in WWE.
  • Brown's remarks were made on June 21, 2026, during a podcast appearance.
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D'Lo Brown thinks that a WWE Hall of Famer with whom he was closely associated in WWE deserved to be a world champion, claiming that he had it all.

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