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Identify the birth name and date of birth for the professional wrestler Ron Garvin.
Answer: True
Explanation: Ron Garvin's birth name was Roger Barnes, and he was born on March 30, 1945.
Ron Garvin was born in London, England, and holds British nationality.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ron Garvin was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and is of Canadian nationality, not British.
Throughout his professional wrestling career, Ron Garvin primarily used the ring name 'Roger Barnes'.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Roger Barnes was his birth name, Ron Garvin primarily used the ring name 'Ron Garvin' throughout his career, although he did use other names such as 'Ronnie Garvin' and 'Mr. Eau Gallie'.
Ron Garvin was trained by fellow wrestler and promoter, Jerry Jarrett.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ron Garvin was trained by Pat Curry, not Jerry Jarrett.
Ron Garvin famously threw a championship belt off the Gay Street Bridge in Knoxville during his early career.
Answer: True
Explanation: During his early career in the Southeastern territories, Ron Garvin famously threw a championship belt off the Gay Street Bridge in Knoxville.
The nickname 'The Man With the Hands of Stone' was given to Ron Garvin by his trainer, Pat Curry.
Answer: False
Explanation: The nickname 'The Man With the Hands of Stone' was popularized by Ric Flair during his feud with Ron Garvin, not given by his trainer, Pat Curry.
What was Ron Garvin's birth name and date of birth?
Answer: Roger Barnes, March 30, 1945
Explanation: Ron Garvin's birth name was Roger Barnes, and he was born on March 30, 1945.
Where was Ron Garvin born?
Answer: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Explanation: Ron Garvin was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Which of the following was NOT one of Ron Garvin's ring names mentioned in the source?
Answer: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
Explanation: While Ron Garvin used names like Ronnie Garvin, Mr. Eau Gallie, and Roger Barnes, '"Stone Cold" Steve Austin' is not associated with his career.
When did Ron Garvin make his professional wrestling debut?
Answer: 1962
Explanation: Ron Garvin made his professional wrestling debut in 1962.
Who trained Ron Garvin for his professional wrestling career?
Answer: Pat Curry
Explanation: Ron Garvin was trained by Pat Curry for his professional wrestling career.
In the mid-1960s, Ron Garvin formed a tag team with whom, presented as his brother?
Answer: Terry Garvin
Explanation: In the mid-1960s, Ron Garvin (then known as Roger Barnes) formed a tag team with Terry Garvin, who was presented as his brother.
Upon returning to Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) in 1984, Ron Garvin was nicknamed 'The King of Hardcore'.
Answer: False
Explanation: Upon his return to JCP in 1984, Ron Garvin was nicknamed 'The Man With the Hands of Stone', not 'The King of Hardcore'.
Ron Garvin and Barry Windham won the NWA World Tag Team Championship together.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ron Garvin and Barry Windham won the NWA United States Tag Team Championship together, not the NWA World Tag Team Championship.
Ron Garvin defeated Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship on September 25, 1987.
Answer: True
Explanation: Ron Garvin defeated Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship on September 25, 1987.
Ron Garvin's reign as NWA World Heavyweight Champion was intentionally brief, serving as a placeholder titleholder.
Answer: True
Explanation: Ron Garvin's reign as NWA World Heavyweight Champion was intentionally brief, serving as a placeholder titleholder to facilitate a title change at a specific event, notably to counter the WWF's Survivor Series.
Ron Garvin joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in November 1988, initially portraying the character 'The American Dream'.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ron Garvin joined the WWF in November 1988, but his initial character portrayal was 'Rugged' Ronnie Garvin, not 'The American Dream'.
At WrestleMania V, Ron Garvin competed in the Royal Rumble match against Andre the Giant.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ron Garvin competed in the 1989 Royal Rumble match, where he was eliminated by Andre the Giant. His match at WrestleMania V was against Dino Bravo.
Ron Garvin won the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship only once during his career.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ron Garvin won the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship twice during his career.
Ron Garvin won the NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division) five times.
Answer: True
Explanation: Ron Garvin held the NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division) five times during his career.
What nickname did Ron Garvin adopt upon his return to Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) in 1984?
Answer: The Man With the Hands of Stone
Explanation: Upon his return to Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) in 1984, Ron Garvin adopted the nickname 'The Man With the Hands of Stone'.
Ron Garvin teamed with Barry Windham to win which championship?
Answer: NWA United States Tag Team Championship
Explanation: Ron Garvin and Barry Windham teamed together to win the NWA United States Tag Team Championship.
Why did the NWA strategically have Ron Garvin briefly hold the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in 1987?
Answer: To counter the WWF's Survivor Series event by having a title change.
Explanation: The NWA strategically had Ron Garvin briefly hold the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in 1987 as a placeholder titleholder to counter the WWF's Survivor Series event by ensuring a title change.
What was Ron Garvin's initial character upon joining the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in November 1988?
Answer: "Rugged" Ronnie Garvin
Explanation: Upon joining the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in November 1988, Ron Garvin's initial character was "Rugged" Ronnie Garvin.
Which opponent did Ron Garvin face at WrestleMania V?
Answer: Dino Bravo
Explanation: Ron Garvin faced Dino Bravo at WrestleMania V.
How many times did Ron Garvin win the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship?
Answer: Twice
Explanation: Ron Garvin won the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship on two occasions.
What major world championship did Ron Garvin hold during his tenure with Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP)?
Answer: NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Explanation: During his tenure with Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), Ron Garvin held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.
How many times did Ron Garvin win the NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)?
Answer: Five times
Explanation: Ron Garvin won the NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division) five times.
Ron Garvin mortgaged his house to pay Jake Roberts $5,000 for a rematch for the NWA National TV Title.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ron Garvin mortgaged his house to raise $10,000 for the rematch against Jake Roberts for the NWA National TV Title, not $5,000.
At Starrcade '85, Ron Garvin wrestled in drag as 'Miss Atlanta Lively' in a tag team match with Jimmy Valiant.
Answer: True
Explanation: At Starrcade '85, Ron Garvin did indeed wrestle in drag as 'Miss Atlanta Lively' when he teamed with Jimmy Valiant against The Midnight Express.
Ron Garvin's feud with Ric Flair over the NWA World Heavyweight Championship originated from a dispute about their respective finishing moves.
Answer: False
Explanation: The feud between Ron Garvin and Ric Flair over the NWA World Heavyweight Championship originated from Ric Flair's interest in Garvin's valet, Precious, not a dispute over finishing moves.
In 1988, Ron Garvin turned heel by attacking Dusty Rhodes to prevent him from winning Barry Windham's U.S. Title.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 1988, Ron Garvin turned heel by attacking Dusty Rhodes to prevent him from winning Barry Windham's U.S. Title, thereby aligning himself with Barry Windham.
Ron Garvin and Greg Valentine's feud in the WWF culminated in a standard singles match at the 1990 Royal Rumble, which Valentine won.
Answer: False
Explanation: The feud between Ron Garvin and Greg Valentine culminated in a Submission match at the 1990 Royal Rumble, which Ron Garvin won, not a standard singles match won by Valentine.
Ron Garvin was banned from refereeing in the WWF after punching Greg Valentine during a match.
Answer: True
Explanation: Ron Garvin was banned from refereeing in the WWF after he physically interfered in matches, notably punching Greg Valentine during a match.
What significant financial action did Ron Garvin take to secure a rematch for the NWA National TV Title against Jake Roberts?
Answer: He mortgaged his house to raise $10,000.
Explanation: To secure a rematch for the NWA National TV Title against Jake Roberts, Ron Garvin mortgaged his house to raise $10,000.
How did Ron Garvin appear at Starrcade '85 during his tag team match with Jimmy Valiant?
Answer: He wrestled in drag as "Miss Atlanta Lively".
Explanation: At Starrcade '85, Ron Garvin appeared in drag as 'Miss Atlanta Lively' for his tag team match with Jimmy Valiant.
What was the primary reason for Ron Garvin's feud with Ric Flair over the NWA World Heavyweight Championship?
Answer: Flair's interest in Garvin's valet, Precious.
Explanation: The primary reason for Ron Garvin's feud with Ric Flair over the NWA World Heavyweight Championship stemmed from Ric Flair's interest in Garvin's valet, Precious.
Ron Garvin turned heel in 1988 by attacking which wrestler?
Answer: Dusty Rhodes
Explanation: Ron Garvin turned heel in 1988 by attacking Dusty Rhodes to prevent him from winning Barry Windham's U.S. Title.
Why was Ron Garvin banned from his role as a referee in the WWF?
Answer: He physically interfered in matches, notably punching Greg Valentine.
Explanation: Ron Garvin was banned from his role as a referee in the WWF because he physically interfered in matches, most notably by punching Greg Valentine.
What role did Ron Garvin perform at SummerSlam 1989, which reignited his feud with Greg Valentine?
Answer: Special Ring Announcer
Explanation: At SummerSlam 1989, Ron Garvin served as the special ring announcer for Greg Valentine's match, which reignited their feud.
Ron Garvin began his professional wrestling career in 1962 and officially retired in 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: Ron Garvin made his professional wrestling debut in 1962 and officially retired from active competition in 2014.
Ron Garvin left the WWF in November 1990 and immediately retired from professional wrestling.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ron Garvin left the WWF in November 1990 but did not immediately retire; he later competed in other promotions, including WCW and WWC.
Ron Garvin competed in Jim Cornette's Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW) during his later career.
Answer: True
Explanation: Ron Garvin competed in Jim Cornette's Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW) during his later career, in addition to running his own promotion.
Ron Garvin's final recorded match took place in 2014, when he was 69 years old.
Answer: True
Explanation: Ron Garvin's final recorded match occurred on September 20, 2014, at the age of 69.
After leaving the WWF in November 1990, Ron Garvin returned to which promotion in March 1991 for a single house show?
Answer: World Championship Wrestling (WCW)
Explanation: After leaving the WWF in November 1990, Ron Garvin returned to World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in March 1991 for a single house show.
Which independent promotion did Ron Garvin compete in during his later career, besides running his own TMW promotion?
Answer: Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW)
Explanation: Besides running his own TMW promotion, Ron Garvin competed in Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW) during his later career.
Jimmy Garvin, a former professional wrestler, is Ron Garvin's biological son.
Answer: False
Explanation: Jimmy Garvin is identified as Ron Garvin's stepson, not his biological son.
Following his wrestling career, Ron Garvin became a successful businessman owning several flight training schools.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following his wrestling career, Ron Garvin became a successful businessman owning several used car dealerships, not flight training schools.
Ron Garvin holds commercial and instrument ratings for both single-engine and multi-engine aircraft.
Answer: True
Explanation: As an accomplished pilot, Ron Garvin holds commercial and instrument ratings for both single-engine and multi-engine aircraft.
Who is identified in the text as Ron Garvin's stepson and a former professional wrestler?
Answer: Jimmy Garvin
Explanation: Jimmy Garvin is identified as Ron Garvin's stepson and a former professional wrestler.
What business did Ron Garvin own and operate successfully after retiring from wrestling?
Answer: Several used car dealerships
Explanation: After retiring from wrestling, Ron Garvin successfully owned and operated several used car dealerships.
What are Ron Garvin's accomplishments as a pilot mentioned in the source?
Answer: Holds commercial and instrument ratings for single and multi-engine aircraft.
Explanation: As a pilot, Ron Garvin holds commercial and instrument ratings for both single-engine and multi-engine aircraft.
Ron Garvin was billed during his wrestling career at a height of 5 feet 10 inches and a weight of 242 pounds.
Answer: True
Explanation: Ron Garvin's billed measurements during his professional wrestling career were 5 feet 10 inches in height and 242 pounds in weight.
Ron Garvin was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2008.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ron Garvin was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2019, not 2008.
What were Ron Garvin's billed physical measurements during his wrestling career?
Answer: 5'10" (178 cm) and 242 lbs (110 kg)
Explanation: Ron Garvin was billed at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (approximately 178 cm) and a weight of 242 pounds (approximately 110 kg).
In what year was Ron Garvin inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame?
Answer: 2019
Explanation: Ron Garvin was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2019.
What award did Ron Garvin receive from the Cauliflower Alley Club in 2008?
Answer: Men's Wrestling Award
Explanation: In 2008, Ron Garvin received the Men's Wrestling Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club.
What was Ron Garvin's ranking in Pro Wrestling Illustrated's "PWI 500" list for 1991?
Answer: #126
Explanation: Ron Garvin was ranked #126 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated's "PWI 500" list for 1991.