WWE SHOOTS | D'Lo Brown Shoots on The Rock, Ron Simmons & Nation of Domination

WWE SHOOTS | D'Lo Brown Shoots on The Rock, Ron Simmons & Nation of Domination

[@michaeldepinto3562]

the Older I get the more I Love Ron Simmons "DAMN!" lol

[@Enzo87325]

We need a dlo and Ron Simmons podcast !

[@ggsimmonds1]

D'Lo was my favorite midcard guy. Good worker, great at getting heat. I didn't realize how good of a storyteller he was though. Many wrestlers tend to ramble a bit or tell stories in a difficult to follow manner, but D'Lo is a staying on point and moving forward without detours. Might be because he hated hardcore and saved himself some concussions lol

[@JoeyKO757]

Same

[@ClutchCombo]

The Nation is a super underrated faction. They setup the attitude era for me

[@anomaly_1417]

Facts they was there before dx and before 97 hart foundation

[@ASB_1517]

@@anomaly_1417 True, the most underrated faction of all time.

[@deeonfranklin9455]

Yes yes indeed

[@jeremyberry4907]

The Nation and the Hart Foundation don’t get enough love during that time

[@natemac7564]

Yea they was ahead of their time wen they came thru as the nation

[@Osafresh94]

Every member of the nation went on to have a successful singles run

[@robertlombardo8437]

Man. D'lo freaking Brown. What a class act. And as a wrestler? The guy had major swagger before anyone even *knew* what it was.

[@jonsnipe5484]

Ron APA😂😂 ron is just that dude

[@craigperry3779]

In that picture look how goddamn big the godfather is....

[@jonsnipe5484]

He was kame Mustafa at that time😂😂

[@christopherblake2588]

Papa Shango hit those weights extra hard. Lol

[@Teknokill-jm2ub]

U know!!! I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@Joneth_Piptne]

He's legit 6'6".... 6'7"... Everybody else's around 6'2 6'3 including the Rock

[@DONTOURAGETV]

He just never could get the right gimmick

[@R0ckmans]

5:33 That Ron Simmons impression was so on point, lmao.

[@bboystance1670]

Had the pleasure of watching Faarooq fight Ahmad Johnson back in mid 97'!

[@Cheprock83]

Ron simmons the greatest met him a few times in wcw the greatest

[@JackDManheim]

That's all great to hear. I always thought Ron Simmons seemed like a good guy; nice to have it confirmed. I always dug D'Lo too. The low down always looked so cool to me.

[@charlesclark9627]

Ron was a face in WCW. And a world champion. First black in a major federation!

[@BossRob]

Ever since wrestlers started doing podcasts, most of them seem very humble or aren't what people assumed them to be. Aside with Honky Tonk hating almost everyone, these wrestling podcasts are quite refreshing to hear.

[@amg4150]

Can you imagine if they did the nation today with Booker T,MVP. Bobby lashley and Shelton Benjamin. It would be off the wall!🤔

[@jackson711247]

Great interview. Thanks for posting.

[@td163]

RonPA damn

[@miguelEguzman]

I always wondered if the "D" stood for "dirty." Most young people will not get that joke. I always respected D-Lo for not acting like it was all Droz's fault when it obviously was. That is some old school manning up, there.

[@KingBuckwyld]

Ron Simmons is a legend

[@Forgemno]

I just love this. A good story with good people.

[@NuggetVRshorts]

Great comment about all the members getting over after The Nation disassembled. Hopefully we can say something similar about Dark Order in a few years.

[@miamiboy3056]

I dont see many of the Dark Order getting over except John Silver. Now, if we're talking about factions I think the one who will shine the most is Cedric Alexander (Hurt Business) . He's really stepping out on his comfort zone and standing out in that group.

[@lhizzle5408]

Really like listening to this guy, great speaker.

[@KOR-EA-II]

Dlo is right as far as them all becoming individual stars. All different characters after the Nation. Rock didn't become Versace Rock until he was Corporate Rock. We all know why members of DX, Evolution and Shield were more successful. Hunter. Rock was a mega star that he couldn't touch. HBK was already a superstar.

[@KickDoeLock]

What are you saying. The moment farooq was kicked out. Versace rock was born the very week.

[@KOR-EA-II]

@@KickDoeLock that was forever ago. Forgive me if I'm wrong. Now that you mention it, kinda remember him being that right before the Corporation.

[@KickDoeLock]

@@KOR-EA-II 97-september or october of 98

[@AttenBot]

D'Lo has always been an awesome dude

[@randybarnett2308]

Always liked D Lo !👍💪👽

[@TuPapiSuave69]

The rock stayed in character all the time. From what I’m hearing he was humbled but the rocks character took over and he at times forgot who he was. And then he became more humble when he got Hollywood famous. You can see it.

[@paulnettles9109]

This picture of the Rock is gyno city. Glad kama (godfather) and Ron smartened him up on gear.

[@jpaul3163]

MAN I forget how huge The Godfather was!

[@BossRob]

When he was Kama the Supreme Fighting machine, I think that was his peak in size.

[@michaelbull4344]

I remember when farooq brought rocky to the nation and started calling him the rock

[@TheGr8T321]

That would have been Tight. The Rock and D'Lo feuding in the ring. Wow.. what if, right ?? 🤔

[@roger6nelson]

There was a time when HBK was still King, that that would have been an even match. But the Rock's mic skills and pop put made him rise along with Austin

[@chrishagler2938]

D'Lo is an amazingly intelligent guy. Killer interview series with this man.

[@kaziglubey4455]

I loved the Nation, they seemed so real and genuine. They always did a great job at suspending disbelief. It was a deliberately provocative faction that pushed serious boundaries and always made things interesting.

[@jn6305]

The rock’s gyno in this picture is outstanding

[@zenfox1979]

Ron Simmons said rock took know your role from him, it was something ron said before going to the ring to his partners/opponents and rock starting using it on promo.

[@HNIC-ERIC]

Good point dlo all became stars

[@dontdoittoyoself6786]

I wonder why the NFL didn't work out for Ron Simmons. He's probably more suited for middle linebacker than Defensive Tackle.

[@BattleOverride856]

Injuries.

[@eugenedantzler4485]

D Lo should have had a wwf title run or two.

[@tableofkingz1700]

We ignore nwo wolfpack lol sting,lex Luger, kevin nash, konnan. Shout out to dLo brown ✌️

[@jonsnipe5484]

I be DAMNED😂😂

[@killcomis]

Met D'Lo once, funny guy

[@Handle2point0]

Wait, D-Lo found success after the Nation? I feel like he peaked while in the group. Rock, Ron and Godfather, and Owen all did well after. I've always liked D-Lo... not hating on him

[@miamiboy3056]

Yeah bruh! 4x European champion! No one else has that many reigns except Regal. He also had a run with the IC title and had some really good matches. He was so much better after the nation and they gave him a opportunity to cut promos and shine on his own.

[@Handle2point0]

@@miamiboy3056 D-Lo's title reigns were during his NOD days.

[@miamiboy3056]

@@Handle2point0 Nah, how do u figure that?? 2 of those Euro title reigns were with the Nation and he became IC champ after leaving the Nation. He beat Mideon to get the Euro title, then beat Jeff Jarrett for the IC title, holding 2 belts at once. He lost the IC title to Val Venis then lost the Euro title to Jarret but got the Euro title back from Mark Henry. This was all after the Nation. Most of his success was clearly after the nation and that's including his spot on the cards.

[@Handle2point0]

@@miamiboy3056 Thank you for clearing that up. I love D-Lo Brown. Always thought he was cool as hell.

[@FingerBreakerWu]

It’s so funny to hear nearly 100% (nearly because, well, Ahmed) of the people interviewed about The Rock in ‘96 say now that they KNEW he was going to make it. Even though he moved like Tom Magee at that stage and was getting booed out of the building everywhere. 😂

[@BossRob]

I was a teen back then. No one except one friend said they saw something In Dwayne. It is utter BS so many people "saw something" so early. Rocky Maivia made me want to puke when he was on tv. Super cheesy white bread 80s babyface lol.

[@MrElephantBeach]

D-Lo literally says he thought he was nothing special at first.

[@ward9354]

Noles and canes gonna have friction.

[@dennismay868]

There is no better nation than one of domination

[@Retrorevelations]

People tend to forget the early days of the Nation, before it went "all black". When Crush and Savio Vega were Farooq's heavies, D'Lo was there as one of several "entourage" members, and they had Clarence Mason as their manager, and PG13 as their emcees. They had a whole huge crew, and were very controversial. And it wasn't about race at first, even though Ron had hints of that flavor. Once he kicked out Crush and Savio, and it became more racial, it was more memorable for most folks, but it became, IMO, less interesting.

[@dnice2000]

It was better once they made it racial

[@jrsmith1998]

u are crazy. They were way bigger when they went all black (plus Owen). Even though Owen was black 😂. The black heart 🖤 🖤

[@jrsmith1998]

@@dnice2000 way better

[@daymor5038]

Why cut out the Vader part?

[@kennedyclarkjrpg]

Why did you edit out the Vader comments?

[@ZeroTheHero]

Where can I listen to the full interview?

[@lusterthomas110]

Put the nation in the hall of fame..and let Jim ross induct them.

[@NateNizzle]

I wanted to hear what he was going to say about Vader.

[@mikexxxmilly]

Godfather was fucking YOKED

[@InvestBetter.]

Never heard anyone say anything bad about The Godfather

[@eddiemarin2984]

Before they had the the apa it was RonPA lol

[@deneshbhaskar3944]

Ron Simmons was the leader

[@dontmatterbecause1009]

Why do i like shoot videos am i mark? Idc about either sides just interested in the controversy and listening to both sides or about wrestlers/storylines. I know it’s scripted but i like it more cuz of it cuz i respect all wrestlers cause that shit ain’t easy. And i don’t wanna associate as a mark or iwc

[@snupey1978]

EVOLUTION

[@BossRob]

Flair was already past his prime and already did it all and HHH had already been on top. Batista and Orton got bigger after evolution, not all of them.

[@hdrock4533]

I love D'Lo and feel like he was very underrated, but the comment of how "only Flair became something out of the 4 Horsemen" is just wrong lol I'd put anything that Arn and Tully did over anyone else in the Nation, outside of The Rock.

[@Insertquartertocontinue]

Tully and Arns best work/runs were with the horseman. The Brain busters were great but not comparable to their horseman work. That's his point DLo was trying to make. DLo, Mark Henry, The Rock, and the Godfathers best runs came after the Nation. You can argue Ron Simmons best run was after that as well.

[@Falcon5698]

Well i know Dlow wants to talk up his boys and i used to enjoy DLow, id say the dx faction guys were as or even more successful. There was also this faction called Evolution, they have like 40 WWE tittles between em.

[@ronneymo9139]

Evolution fasho, and d lo didn’t go on and do anything neither did The Godfather

[@keegan9470]

They also were enTitled assholes who didnt have toget it out the gutter like these guys cmon dx was 5 average guys(Chyna included) and shawn michaels all known for doing underhanded bullshit behind the scenes and buring guys with families who are threats and evolution u really wanna go there dx and evolution took way more than they contributed by far....how Many people have said shawn was all talk and could not and would not fight his way outta a wet paper bag

[@ggsimmonds1]

I think he meant specifically for guys that came up from a faction. Most other factions are more made up of established guys. The Nation was how these guys got a rep, thats what he meant

[@SandeepKumar-pe7sd]

I don't see DLO Brown or Godfather doing any better than they did in nation of domination. Dx members like Billy Gunn went ahead to team with China and torrir Wilson and stayed until 2003 or 2004. While dlo was given the tiger ali singh's jobber guy gimchick. And he was out of yje company in 2001. Undertaker's ministery of darkness members edge and Christian went on to hold the main titles. So there's some proof that not all nation of domination members do great individually as dlo brown claims

[@0125DJ1989]

Sandy Jones 💯% facts

[@michaeldepinto3562]

D'lo won all the titles except the World Title I think the Droz incident did him in but he was def a Lifetime Mid Carder

[@jonsnipe5484]

Dlo won single titles.. The droz thing ruined him.. But from what corny says he saved his money and runs his own business... Corny loves dlo

[@zakunick1]

Remember that he wasn’t Godfather until after the Nation. And Godfather was pretty huge. Not Austin Rock, but he had big time fan support.

[@jonsnipe5484]

@@zakunick1 i was down for the hoe train😂😂😂

[@joaoflores1131]

I disagree evolution they all ended up as world champs

[@arvinderbains7346]

Don't think dlo did any better than his time in th nation. In fact I think allot of th members in other factions have had more success than him. The godfather kept changing characters an I think has always done well. Happy for Dlo but as he sed Ron had huge part to play for th success in dlo's career

[@KickDoeLock]

The Writing in the WWF were racist. The Nation could've went on for years, just like dx did. But instead the writers made the NOD job to Dx that whole 98. They bring xpac back to the wwf the moment shawn loss the belt to SCSA in 98. Not to mention the Hunter used his "Stroke" To jeopardize Owen Hart's character. Stuck owen in the nation just to break the nation up. They did that to make DX $$$

[@cal4207]

It's all scripted dumbass and nothing gets approved without Vince's say so

[@jayredd7778]

Someone tell D Lo look up Evolution

[@misterlinn2096]

The Shield also

[@madhatter8508]

Flair and Triple H were already big in WWE before Evolution. None of the Nation guys were a big deal in the WWF bubble before the Nation.

[@madhatter8508]

@@misterlinn2096 What about the shield? Roman couldn't get over to save his life, Ambores took his ball and went home, and Soyboy Seth Rollins has been spinning his wheels since his knee injury.

[@misterlinn2096]

@Mad Hatter The first year in particular The Shield where red hot my boy... Da fuq you chat about? 🤨

[@madhatter8508]

@@misterlinn2096 Learn how to read, dipshit. The Shield were hot AS A GROUP. Individually, they're all losers. None of them today are as over as they were as a group.

[@bernardjohnson6322]

he kept taking cheap shots at the rock!

[@supercoolpartydude3575]

A real paralyzing interview. Felt like my neck was crushed hearing it.

[@davidgilroy1850]

Oooofff. Savage

[@MatataMcCleskey]

YAAWWWN

[@MatataMcCleskey]

@@davidgilroy1850 Savage? It was corny and in bad taste.

[@johnnybgood774]

As an actor he is way overrated

[@seppskyrti3012]

Dlo sounds really cocky like he did something. He was the most low level person to come out of the nation. Rock and mark were champions Ron was a champion before hand and was bigger in the apa and ministry imo. Godfather was bigger after the nation. He was small fries lol

[@deneshbhaskar3944]

D lo is really jealous of the rock lol

[@younggun3948]

I'm sure everyone Is jealous of the rock, he not hating on him though. He gave him his props.