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Ron Simmons (aug 2, 1992 – jan 1, 0)

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WCW World Heavyweight

Event: Main Event

Due to injury, Sting was unable to have a rematch with Vader, so a raffle was done to take Sting's place as the number one contender. Ron Simmons won the raffle and with this win, WWE recognizes him as the first African-American to win a professional wrestling world championship.

Aired on tape delay on August 16, 1992.

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Wrestling Champions

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aug 2, 1992
jan 1, 0
~ 150 days
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