Ron Bass

Ron Bass was an American professional wrestler who is best known for his time in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and WWE. He was known for his powerful moves and his character, “Outlaw” Ron Bass.

Personal and Family Life

Born Ronald Heard on December 21, 1948, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, Ron Bass had a passion for wrestling from a young age. He began his wrestling career in the 1970s and formed a notable tag team with Don Bass, known as the Bass Brothers. Throughout his life, he was recognized for his height and strength, standing at 6 feet 4 inches tall.

Career Highlights

Ron Bass competed in various territories, including NWA and WWE, from the 1970s until 1991, later returning to the ring intermittently until 2013. He achieved significant success, winning multiple championships, including the NWA United States (Florida) Tag Team Championship and the NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship. His appearance at the WWE Survivor Series in 1987 marked a notable moment in his wrestling career.

Death and Legacy

Ron Bass passed away on March 7, 2017, in Tampa, Florida, due to complications from a burst appendix. He left behind a legacy as a skilled wrestler who entertained many fans throughout his career. His contributions to wrestling remain remembered, and he is regarded as a strong figure in the wrestling community.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
WWE Survivor Series 1988 1988-11-24 “Outlaw” Ron Bass
NWA Starrcade ’85: The Gathering 1985-11-28 “Cowboy” Ron Bass
NWA The Great American Bash 1985 1985-07-16 Ron Bass
WWE: The Best of Saturday Night’s Main Event 2009-02-10 Ron Bass
NWA Lords of The Ring 1984-06-30 Ron Bass
NWA Battle of the Belts III 1986-09-01 Ron Bass
WWE Survivor Series 1987 1987-11-26 Ron Bass
WWE Royal Rumble 1988-01-24 “Outlaw” Ron Bass
WWE WrestleMania IV 1988-03-27 “Outlaw” Ron Bass
WWE Royal Rumble 1989 1989-01-15 “Outlaw” Ron Bass
AWA/NWA Night of Champions II 1985-12-29 Ron Bass
NWA Starrcade ’84: The Million Dollar Challenge 1984-11-22 Ron Bass
Pro Wrestling USA Star Wars: December 1984 1985-12-25 Ron Bass
More Saturday Night’s Main Event 1989-07-06
The Best of the WWF: volume 14 1987-12-15 “Outlaw” Ron Bass
WWE Houston Wrestling: December ’87 1987-12-11 “Outlaw” Ron Bass
WWE Los Angeles Wrestling: August ’88 1988-08-13 “Outlaw” Ron Bass
WWE Los Angeles Wrestling: November ’88 1988-11-17 “Outlaw” Ron Bass
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: January ’87 1987-01-05 “Outlaw” Ron Bass
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: June ’87 1987-06-28 “Outlaw” Ron Bass
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: September ’88 1988-09-18 “Outlaw” Ron Bass
WWF Wrestling Challenge 1986-09-07 Ron Bass