224. “Outlaw” Ron Bass

Many mean Texas cowboys have populated the world of professional wrestling. Chances are fans of the WWF of the late 80’s, may remember “The Outlaw” Ron Bass who was one of the few heels in the large promotion to go without a manager at a time when even the best heel talkers were accompanied to the ring by somebody. Bass played the ornery cowboy gimmick perfectly and with solid wrestling skills, a thick frame and a vicious snarl he didn’t need anyone doing his talking for him. Like other “cowboys” on this list, Bass may find himself well behind others who wore the same “hat” that he did.

Should Outlaw Ron Bass be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 56.9%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.8%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 9.8%

No opinion. - 2%

No way! - 19.6%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Ron Heard (Real Name)
“Cowboy” Ron Bass
Billed From: U.S.A. (Texas)
Key Championships Held: NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight
NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team (2) 1w/Don Bass, 1w/Dutch Bass
NWA Tennessee Tag Team (2) w/Don Bass
NWA Central States Tag Team w/Ken Mantell
NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight
NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team (2) 1w/John Anson, 1w/Moondog Mayne
NWA Americas Tag Team (3) 1w/Dr. Hiro Ota, 1w/Moondog Mayne, 1w/Roddy Piper
AWA Southern Heavyweight (2)
NWA Southeastern Tag Team w/Randy Rose
NWA Southeastern Heavyweight
CWA Mid American Heavyweight
NWA Mid Atlantic Television (2)
NWA Georgia National Heavyweight
AWA Southern Tag Team w/Stan Lane
NWA International Tag Team w/Stan Hansen
NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight (2)
NWA (Florida) United States Tag Team (4) 3w/Black Bart, 1w.The One Man Gang
NWA Mid Atlantic Tag Team w/Black Bart
NWA Mid Atlantic Heavyweight
NWA Mid Atlantic Brass Knuckles
NWA Florida Heavyweight (2)
Why they will get in: He had a lot of Regional success combined with a decent WWF run.
Why they won't get in: A mid-card cowboy will be behind main event cowboys.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Wins Mid Atlantic Television belt from Greg Valentine (9/6/81)
2. Defeats Tommy Rich for the Georgia National Heavyweight Title (3/15/82)
3. Wins the NWA Mid Atlantic Title over Angelo Mosca Jr. (8/29/84)
4. Wins the NWA Florida Heavyweight Title over Barry Windham (9/16/86)
5. Best known for losing the Hair match against Brutus Beefcake on Saturday Night’s Main Event (1/7/89)