Ronald Sutton's Obituary
The Silver Bullet- Rugged Ronnie (Ronald Ray) Sutton (his real identity known only to his biggest fans) tapped out of his final match on Feb 1, 2021.
His intro music cued his entrance on July 28, 1967 with his mother (who LOVED her “rasslin’) Wanda Gail Lovell Sutton, and his father, William Ray Sutton, working his corner. His sister Wanda Gail Sutton James played the sleeper in the front row and his first tag team partner- brother Larry Dale Sutton- was always at the ready to jump in for the big finish move.
He thrilled the crowds every match with his flat-footed leap over the top rope and signature finishing move: The-run-across-the-ring, jump-over-the-Heel, back-bounce-off-the-ropes-as-the-Heel-gets-up, duck-a-wild-cheapshot-as-he-runs-across-the-mat, Back-bounce- and-finish-the-Heel-with-a-surprise-arm-bar.
Throughout his career, the Silver Bullet had many “hot tags” including his longest tag team partner- Kevin Reynolds (even though he was from Oklahoma!).
Usually the Babyface Draw on the card, Rugged Ronnie was himself a huge fan of his son Marc (not to be confused with A mark) Sutton and Katie (his favorite Valet and daughter) Sutton Brown along with niece Courtney James and the tag team of nephews Robert and Gary James. Over the years, he saw his fan-base grow to include many relatives and friends.
As Ring-rust began to set in, Rugged looked to change his gimmick. The A-show wrestler exchanged his silver boots for 18 silver rims and took to the open road. Outside the confines of the squared circle, the Silver Bullet drove across America, always in search of that big, shiny championship belt.
Knowing that one day he would hear his exit music, his wish was to have his ashes forever interned in a 2-liter Dr Pepper bottle, next to his snuff can and silver boots, in the top of the closet.
At the request of his family, please make a donation to your favorite charity instead of sending flowers. A reunion of the Silver Bullet Rugged Ronnie Sutton fan club will be announced as soon as we are able to gather in groups larger than 10.
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