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Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Montez Ford wows WWE fans with prosthetic leg stunt, Earns Hall of Fame honor
Image via WWE In a moment that had fans gasping and laughing in equal measure, Montez Ford , one-half of WWE 's popular tag team The Street Profits , used a fan's prosthetic leg as a weapon during a TLC match on SmackDown. The unexpected move set social media ablaze, sparking both amusement and debate across platforms. Clips of the match, especially Ford grabbing the prosthetic limb and using it mid-fight, quickly went viral. While some praised the improvisational brilliance of the act, others debated whether it was staged. WWE fans flooded the post with comments ranging from puns like 'That's how you get a leg up on the competition' to praise for Ford's charisma and showmanship. WWE Hall of Fame: Maurice "Mad Dog" Vachon's prosthetic leg Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The moment has also drawn comparisons to a 1995 WWE segment where Shawn Michaels famously used Luna Vachon's prosthetic leg as a prop, a callback that many long-time fans recognized instantly. As WWE has often blurred the lines between scripted drama and spontaneous fan interaction, this moment felt like a nod to wrestling history while adding a fresh spin. Montez Ford honored by Boys & Girls Club of America Off the ring, Ford made headlines again - this time for a more personal milestone. The 34-year-old star, whose real name is Kenneth Crawford, announced on Instagram that he will be inducted into the Boys & Girls Club of America's 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame. Calling the recognition 'humbling' and 'an honor,' Ford joins a select group of achievers who credit the organisation with shaping their early lives. Fans and fellow wrestlers alike congratulated Ford, noting that his journey from community programs to wrestling stardom is both inspiring and well-deserved. The buzz around Ford's recent antics has reignited fan chatter about a potential singles run. Comments under WWE's post about the prosthetic leg moment included calls for Ford to 'go solo for a while,' with many pointing to his athleticism, charisma, and mic skills as indicators of main-event potential. Whether Ford continues as a tag team force or branches off on his own, it's clear he knows how to capture the spotlight - both with humor and heart. From viral showmanship to Hall of Fame recognition, Montez Ford continues proving he's more than just a tag team star - he's a WWE name to watch closely.
CBS News
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
"Othello" now offering discounted student rush tickets for the hottest show on Broadway
"Othello," the hottest ticket on Broadway, just got more affordable for students. Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal star in the new production of the Shakespeare classic. The show is now offering $49 student rush tickets for every performance. A limited number of seats will be available for students with a valid ID. "Othello" opened Sunday night to an audience full of VIPs , including former President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, along with Colman Domingo, Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Anna Wintour. It's on a limited engagement run through Sunday, June 8 and is expected to be the highest grossing Broadway play ever. The show is also partnering with the New York City Department of Education and the Boys & Girls Club of America to bring 2,000 students from New York and New Jersey to see a performance. "Othello is a story that explores the many facets of love, but it is also a testament to resilience and power. For many of these students, this will be their first time experiencing a Broadway show, and we hope it marks the beginning of a lifelong connection to the arts. More than anything, we want them to walk away knowing that Broadway belongs to them just as much as anyone else. That is the power of theater," lead producer Brian Anthony Moreland said in a statement. Tickets are on sale online here , over the phone at 212-239-6200 or at the Barrymore Theatre box office. The theater is located at 243 West 47th Street, and the box office opens at 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and at 12 p.m. on Sundays.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Celebrating the legacy of A. G. Gaston, pioneering Birmingham businessman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)– A. G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club released a reprint of Gaston's autobiography 'Green Power' this month, continuing the legacy of a pillar of the Birmingham community. Born in Demopolis in 1892, Gaston became a multimillionaire by 'finding a need and filling it,' a goal that fueled a life of commitment to his community. This included the A. G. Gaston Motel, opened in 1954. The motel offered first-class lodging and dining to African Americans during the Jim Crow era. Montgomery Smooth Jazz Festival set for March, Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival in June The motel quickly became a fixture of the Black community. In 1963, it served as the headquarters for the Civil Rights Movement. Leaders of the movement like Martin Luther King Jr., Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth and Ralph Abernathy met in the motel to rest and discuss strategy. The building was targeted in a 1963 bombing that left four injured. The motel now houses a museum honoring Gaston's life and legacy. It joined the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument after a decree by President Obama in 2017. It is now jointly owned by the City of Birmingham and the National Park Service. During the Civil Rights Movement, Gaston used his business connections to support the movement and make deals benefitting the Black community. In 1967, he brokered a deal with Boys & Girls Club of America to independently charter his own location, which still bears his name today. Since then, the A. G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club has honored his legacy in more ways than one. Children who go there after school learn the lessons of Gaston. Boys & Girls Club published his autobiography. 'This is his memoir, his blueprint. This is essential to letting society and the community know what his plans were,' said Shay Oden, a spokesperson for the A. G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club. 'Green Power' was reprinted by the Boys & Girls Club as part of the A. G. Gaston Legacy Project. The proceeds of sales benefit the Boys & Girls Club of America. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
