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WWE and Montez Ford sued over alleged inappropriate incident during Raw: Wrestling News & Rumours - October 16, 2026. 16th October, 2026 Here are the latest Slam Wrestling News and Rumours from the world of pro wrestling. Make SLAM Wrestling your Google Preferred Source You can personalise your Google settings to see more stories from slamwrestling.net when you search for wrestling news. Google's Preferred Sources feature lets you choose the websites you trust most. Once added, Google is more likely to show SLAM in Top Stories and the "from your sources" section. How to add SLAM: * Click this link to take you directly to Google's "Source preferences" page. * Sign into your Google account. * Search for slamwrestling.net. * Tick the box next to Slam Wrestling. Adding SLAM as a Preferred Source helps you see more of its news, features, and exclusive coverage in Google search. WWE and Montez Ford are facing a lawsuit filed by a security guard who alleges that Ford performed an unwanted sexualised dance against him during the July 6 episode of Raw. According to POST Wrestling, Noel Lucas filed the lawsuit in Cook County, Illinois, on October 14, naming WWE, Ford and Event Services, LLC as defendants. Lucas claims Ford repeatedly thrust his hips towards him and made physical contact during The Street Profits' entrance, causing humiliation and emotional distress. 10 Times Arrogant Wrestlers Got What They DESERVED He also alleges that he and his children subsequently faced public ridicule. The lawsuit includes 14 counts, including assault, battery and violations of Illinois law, with Lucas seeking damages and legal costs. The allegations have not been proven in court, and WWE has not publicly responded. A hearing is scheduled for December 10. Former WWE wrestler Zach Gowen has officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling after a 24-year career. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Gowen thanked promoters and fans for treating him as a legitimate wrestler rather than a novelty act. He described his match against Ricochet at AEW Dynamite Beach Break in May 2025, in front of his family, as the greatest moment of his career. Gowen also reflected on overcoming drug addiction and rebuilding his life and passion for wrestling. Best known for his WWE run in 2003 and 2004 alongside Hulk Hogan's Mr. America character, Gowen recently worked in a production role for Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling and last competed for the promotion in August 2026.

WWE & Montez Ford sued over controversial RAW lap dance segment - report. October 15, 2026 WWE and Street Profits star Montez Ford are facing a lawsuit over an alleged unwanted interaction during the July 6 episode of Monday Night RAW in Rosemont, Illinois. The plaintiff claims the televised incident continued to affect his personal and professional life after footage circulated online. According to a report by POST Wrestling's Brandon Thurston, Cook County Sheriff's officer Noel Lucas filed the lawsuit on Oct. 14 in the Circuit Court of Cook County. WWE, Ford, whose legal name is Kenneth Crawford, and WWE subsidiary Event Services, LLC, are named as defendants. WWE and Montez Ford face 14 counts in security guard's lawsuit. Lucas was working off-duty security at the Allstate Arena when the incident allegedly occurred during the Street Profits' entrance. The lawsuit claims Ford approached Lucas without consent and performed a sexually provocative dance, repeatedly moving his hips and pelvis toward the officer. The complaint includes 14 counts. It includes allegations of assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violations of the Illinois Gender Violence Act. Lucas also alleges that WWE and Ford used his image commercially without permission, claiming a violation of the Illinois Right of Publicity Act. According to the filing, the clip gained hundreds of thousands of views online. Lucas claims members of the public later recognized and mocked him at his full-time workplace. Moreover, his children were reportedly ridiculed at school over the footage. His attorney, Whitney Barr, said Lucas works a second job to help provide for his children. The lawsuit seeks unspecified monetary and punitive damages, legal costs, and an order preventing WWE and Ford from using Lucas's identity. The current Netflix version of the July 6 RAW reportedly cuts away early during the Street Profits' entrance. Nevertheless, footage of the interaction remains available online. WWE had not responded to POST Wrestling's request for comment by Thursday evening, according to the report. A case management hearing is scheduled for Dec. 10. The allegations have not been established as facts in court, and the lawsuit remains a legal matter involving the parties named in the complaint. For WWE, an entrance that was part of the televised show has become the subject of a legal dispute, with developments expected to unfold through the court process. Vishal Bhawani is a WWE Writer at Evolve Media, specializing in delivering the latest updates from the world of professional wrestling, with a focus on WWE. With over 5 years of experience in sports content writing and editing, he has worked across leading sports media platforms covering Football and Cricket while also managing and mentoring writers and maintaining high editorial standards. He follows a variety of sports, including Cricket, Football, and Tennis.

WWE and Montez Ford sued over alleged "lap dance" With security guard during RAW. Follow Us To Stay Connected With Its Updates WWE and Montez Ford are facing a lawsuit over a moment from the July 6 episode of Monday Night RAW that a Cook County Sheriff's officer says crossed the line. Noel Lucas, who was working off-duty security at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, filed suit Wednesday in Cook County Circuit Court against WWE, Ford, whose legal name is Kenneth Crawford, and WWE subsidiary Event Services, LLC. Lucas is accusing the defendants of 14 counts, including assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and violations of the Illinois Gender Violence Act. The incident happened during The Street Profits' entrance as Ford and Angelo Dawkins made their way toward the ring. According to the lawsuit, Lucas had been instructed by a WWE employee to work near ringside when Ford approached him during the live Netflix broadcast. The complaint claims Ford began performing a sexualized dance directly in front of Lucas without warning or consent. Lucas alleges Ford continued moving closer to him as the bit went on. "Defendant Crawford then began performing a sexually provocative dance immediately in front of and over Plaintiff [Lucas], repeatedly thrusting and gyrating his hips and pelvis towards Plaintiff, performing a sexualized 'lap dance.'" "[Crawford] moved his body increasingly closer to [Lucas]; continued the lap dance." The lawsuit also claims Ford's "left inner thigh repeatedly rubbed against Plaintiff's leg." Lucas says the situation became even worse once video of the interaction spread online. According to the complaint, footage received hundreds of thousands of views and was shared through WWE and Ford's social media accounts. Lucas claims the exposure made him recognizable when he returned to his full-time job at a courthouse the following day. The lawsuit alleges members of the public recognized Lucas and mocked him by recreating the motions from the RAW segment. "Members of the public recognized him from the videos of the encounter that had circulated on social media and mocked him, thrusting their hips in his direction, imitating the sexual movements." Lucas also claims his children have been mocked and ridiculed at school because of the video. His attorneys say the situation has caused him ongoing humiliation, embarrassment and emotional distress. Lucas is also accusing WWE and Ford of improperly using his likeness for commercial purposes under the Illinois Right of Publicity Act. Attorney Whitney Barr addressed the lawsuit in a statement provided to POST Wrestling. "Like so many law enforcement officers, Mr. Lucas works a second job in order to better provide for his children." Lucas works for the Cook County Sheriff's Department while also supervising security personnel for Monterrey Security, which is how he ended up working the WWE event. As of Thursday evening, the version of the July 6 RAW episode available on Netflix no longer showed the interaction. The broadcast appears to cut to a break early in The Street Profits' entrance, although footage of the moment remains available elsewhere online. Lucas is seeking unspecified monetary damages, punitive damages and legal costs. He is also asking the court to prevent WWE and Ford from using his identity. A case management hearing is scheduled for December 10. WWE had not issued a response to the lawsuit at the time of the original story. The lawsuit now puts a moment that originally played out as part of The Street Profits' entrance under a much different spotlight, with Lucas arguing that what WWE presented as entertainment caused problems that followed him away from the arena and into his personal life. What do you make of the allegations against WWE and Montez Ford, and do you think performers should have stricter boundaries when interacting with security and other non-performers during entrances? Let Ringside News know your thoughts and feedback in the comments. Share Send This Story To Your Friends Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.