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Ronnie Garvin: The Enigmatic Legend of Professional Wrestling

Jese Leos
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Pro Wrestling: The Fabulous The Famous The Feared and The Forgotten: Ronnie Garvin (Letter G 7)
Pro Wrestling: The Fabulous, The Famous, The Feared and The Forgotten: Ronnie Garvin (Letter G Series Book 7)
by Robert Murillo

4.5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 1282 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 7 pages
Lending : Enabled
Item Weight : 1.5 pounds
Dimensions : 6.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
Hardcover : 296 pages

Early Life and Career

Ronnie Garvin was born on October 28, 1950, in Tampa, Florida. He began his wrestling career in 1976, competing in various independent promotions throughout the southeastern United States. In 1979, he joined the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA),where he quickly rose through the ranks.

Ronnie Garvin Early In His Career Pro Wrestling: The Fabulous The Famous The Feared And The Forgotten: Ronnie Garvin (Letter G 7)

NWA World Heavyweight Championship

In 1981, Garvin won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Ric Flair in a controversial match. The victory made Garvin the first African American to hold the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. However, Garvin's reign was short-lived, as he lost the title back to Flair just two months later.

Ronnie Garvin As NWA World Heavyweight Champion Pro Wrestling: The Fabulous The Famous The Feared And The Forgotten: Ronnie Garvin (Letter G 7)
Ronnie Garvin as NWA World Heavyweight Champion

World Championship Wrestling

In 1987, Garvin joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He quickly became one of the most popular wrestlers in the company, feuding with the likes of Ric Flair, Sting, and The Four Horsemen. In 1988, he won the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship from Mike Rotundo.

Ronnie Garvin As WCW United States Heavyweight Champion Pro Wrestling: The Fabulous The Famous The Feared And The Forgotten: Ronnie Garvin (Letter G 7)

Later Career and Retirement

Garvin continued to wrestle for WCW throughout the early 1990s. He eventually left the company in 1995 and began working on the independent circuit. He retired from wrestling in 2004.

Ronnie Garvin Later In His Career Pro Wrestling: The Fabulous The Famous The Feared And The Forgotten: Ronnie Garvin (Letter G 7)
Ronnie Garvin later in his career

Legacy

Ronnie Garvin was one of the most popular and successful wrestlers of the 1980s and 1990s. He was known for his intense promos, his signature finishing move, the Scorpion Deathlock, and his enigmatic personality. Garvin was a pioneer for African American wrestlers, and he helped to pave the way for future generations of wrestlers.

Ronnie Garvin Legacy Pro Wrestling: The Fabulous The Famous The Feared And The Forgotten: Ronnie Garvin (Letter G 7)

Pro Wrestling: The Fabulous The Famous The Feared and The Forgotten: Ronnie Garvin (Letter G 7)
Pro Wrestling: The Fabulous, The Famous, The Feared and The Forgotten: Ronnie Garvin (Letter G Series Book 7)
by Robert Murillo

4.5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 1282 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 7 pages
Lending : Enabled
Item Weight : 1.5 pounds
Dimensions : 6.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
Hardcover : 296 pages
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Pro Wrestling: The Fabulous The Famous The Feared and The Forgotten: Ronnie Garvin (Letter G 7)
Pro Wrestling: The Fabulous, The Famous, The Feared and The Forgotten: Ronnie Garvin (Letter G Series Book 7)
by Robert Murillo

4.5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 1282 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 7 pages
Lending : Enabled
Item Weight : 1.5 pounds
Dimensions : 6.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
Hardcover : 296 pages
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