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WWE Star Sued Over Ringside Dance Incident
18 Oct
Summary
- A security guard is suing WWE star Montez Ford for alleged inappropriate dance.
- The complaint was filed on October 14, 2026, in Illinois Circuit Court.
- Lucas claims the incident caused public mockery and emotional distress.
Security guard Noel Lucas has initiated legal action against WWE star Montez Ford, whose legal name is Kenneth Crawford. The civil complaint was lodged on October 14, 2026, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois. Lucas, a security professional with 24 years of experience, alleges an inappropriate dance occurred during Netflix's live broadcast on July 6, 2026, at Allstate Arena in Rosemont.
According to the lawsuit, Lucas was assigned to a security post outside the ring and was not informed he would be part of the performance. The filing asserts that Ford straddled and moved his hips toward Lucas, rubbing his leg. Announcers allegedly mocked Lucas during the event, and footage posted online led to further ridicule at his workplace and his children's school.
The complaint includes 14 civil counts, such as assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, under Illinois law. Lucas seeks to prevent WWE and Ford from using his image commercially and requests unspecified monetary and punitive damages, along with legal costs. A case-management hearing is scheduled for December 10, 2026, in Chicago.
