Ronald Waterman (born November 23, 1965) is a former American

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professional wrestler Professional wrestling is a form of theater that revolves around staged wrestling matches. The mock combat is performed in a ring similar to the kind used in boxing, and the dramatic aspects of pro wrestling may be performed both in the ring or ...

, and celebrity member of the Team Impact motivational group. He holds notable victories over Valentijn Overeem,

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, Kevin Randleman, and Mario Rinaldi. He was the only WEC Super Heavyweight Champion.

Career

Waterman began his career as a

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art teacher and

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coach eventually entering the professional MMA arena and becoming a veteran fighter of the UFC. Later, Ron moved on to the pro wrestling scene via

Ohio Valley Wrestling Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) is an American professional wrestling promotion and former developmental promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. The company is currently run by Al Snow and Matt Jones and Louisville mayor elect, Craig Greenberg. ...

where he honed his skills during a developmental deal with

World Wrestling Entertainment World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., d/b/a as WWE, is an American professional wrestling promotion. A global integrated media and entertainment company, WWE has also branched out into other fields, including film, American football, and va ...

. Waterman went on to tour with the WWE doing house and

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across the country. Waterman continues to wrestle in Japan, while simultaneously maintaining a successful career in the MMA circuit and making regular appearances with Team Impact. In his most recent fight he beat fellow American Mark Smith by

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submission on November 29, 2008. He was the high school wrestling coach of former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Shane Carwin and helped train Carwin for UFC 116.

Personal life

Waterman is married with three children. He is currently a firefighter and paramedic.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

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** WEC Super Heavyweight Championship (One time, first; Only) **One successful title defense *X-1 Events **X-1 Heavyweight Championship (One time)

Wrestling

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**NJPW Ultimate Royal (2005)

Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

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