Former WWE star Ahmed Johnson has said that he is ok after being involved in a serious car accident.
In a statement issued to the Book Pro Wrestlers Facebook page, it was stated that Johnson, real name Tony Norris, was hit by a drunk driver on September 29. The former WWE wrestler also provided the update that he is ok despite the scary situation that occurred:
Former WWE star Ahmed Johnson — was involved in a serious car accident on September 29th after being hit by a drunk driver.
The photos here show the back of Ahmed aka Tony Norris’s vehicle after the crash — a terrifying scene that could have ended very differently. Thankfully, Tony shared an update himself, letting everyone know he’s okay. In his own words:
“When you have the Lord on your side nothing can harm you.” – Tony Norris
We’re beyond grateful he’s safe after such a dangerous situation
Also accompanying the post was an image of Johnson’s vehicle:
Who Is Ahmed Johnson?
Debuting in 1995, Johnson quickly stood out due to his muscular build, intense in-ring style, and explosive power moves. Pushed as a rising star, Ahmed made history in June 1996 at King of the Ring when he defeated Goldust to win the Intercontinental Championship, becoming the first African American to hold that title. Additionally, Johnson regularly featured in the World Title scene, but never won the top title in the company.
Johnson was positioned as a potential main-event player and frequently aligned with top babyfaces, including Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker. However, his career momentum was hampered by multiple injuries, many of which sidelined him at crucial moments. In 1997, he briefly joined the Nation of Domination before abruptly turning on them, sparking rivalries with then leader Faarooq and others. Despite strong fan reactions, his inconsistent availability and concerns about his conditioning limited his long-term push.
Ahmed left WWE in early 1998, later competing in WCW under the name “Big T,” though his impact there was minimal. Competing in his final match in 2003, Johnson has mostly remained away from wrestling over the past 2 decades.
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