Ronnie Garvin

Ronnie Garvin

Canadian professional wrestler and referee.
Date of Birth: 30.03.1945
Country: Canada

Biography of Ronnie Garvin

Ronnie Garvin, a Canadian professional wrestler and referee, reached the peak of his popularity during his time in the National Wrestling Alliance. Born on March 30, 1945, Garvin began his professional wrestling career in 1962. In the 1960s and early 1970s, Ronnie formed a team with wrestler Terry Garvin and won several titles while performing at regional wrestling shows.

Ronnie Garvin

After the dissolution of the team, Garvin made a name for himself with his brilliant performances in Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. He then joined the International Championship Wrestling promotion and competed fiercely against well-known wrestlers such as Randy Savage. Later, Ronnie Garvin became part of Jim Crockett Promotions and earned the nickname "Hands of Stone."

In late 1988, Garvin caught the attention of the American Wrestling Association and began performing under its banner. Shortly after, he joined the WWF wrestling federation and adopted the name "The Reliable."

During this time, Garvin had several matches against Greg Valentine and other excellent wrestlers, including Dino Bravo. Ronnie Garvin continued to shine in various wrestling shows, even as an independent opponent.

His refereeing skills were also noteworthy, as he often managed to officiate matches successfully despite the numerous difficulties referees face in wrestling competitions. After retiring as a professional wrestler, Ronnie Garvin ventured into the business world, selling used cars in North Carolina.

Currently, Garvin is the owner of Tennessee Mountain Wrestling. In his free time, the former wrestler prefers to spend time with his family, including his stepson Jimmy Garvin.

Today, Ronnie Garvin's name is widely recognized, and many of his fans fondly remember his entertaining professional wrestling matches. He remains a true star of wrestling shows from the past, with his accomplishments well-documented in popular wrestling encyclopedias.

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