Behind The Ropes w/Ahmed Johnson (Tony Norris) presented by Huge Pop Entertainment

The Retro Wrestling Archive Podcast Network welcomes another new affiliate show as Huge Pop Entertainment Presents: Behind the Ropes w/Ahmed Johnson, featuring an in-depth conversation with Tony Norris, better known to wrestling fans as Ahmed Johnson.In this episode, Huge Pop and The M-A-T-T sit down with the former WWF Intercontinental Champion for a wide-ranging, honest discussion about his life in football, wrestling, and beyond. Ahmed talks about growing up watching territory wrestling, his time with the Dallas Cowboys, training under Ivan Putski and Skandor Akbar, and making the transition from football into professional wrestling.The conversation covers Ahmed’s rise in the WWF, including his memorable debut moment slamming Yokozuna, becoming the first African-American Intercontinental Champion, working with Razor Ramon, Shawn Michaels, Goldust, Jake Roberts, Yokozuna, Faarooq, The Nation of Domination, The Rock, Vader, Triple H, Ron Simmons, and more.Ahmed also opens up about:The difference between pro football and pro wrestling locker roomsHis WWF debut and slamming YokozunaWinning the Intercontinental ChampionshipInjuries that changed the course of his careerHis real-life tension with Ron SimmonsWorking stiff with Vader and JBLThe Nation of Domination being “too powerful”Why Razor Ramon was the one veteran who truly helped himHis WCW run with Stevie RayThe infamous “letter T” angle with Booker TWorking with Hulk Hogan, Vince Russo, and the NWO-era WCW locker roomFan reactions, conventions, and meet-and-greetsHis community work with battered women’s shelters and youth homesHis thoughts on modern wrestling, diversity, young talent, and today’s fansThis is a candid conversation with one of the most intense stars of the early Attitude Era, covering the highs, frustrations, injuries, politics, and unforgettable moments from a career that still stands out to fans today.If you remember Ahmed Johnson’s explosive WWF run, his battles with the Nation, his Intercontinental Title win, or his later WCW appearances, this episode gives you a closer look at the man behind the power, intensity, and Pearl River Plunge.#AhmedJohnson #TonyNorris #HugePopEntertainment #BehindTheRopes #HugePopWrestlingPodcast #WWF #WWE #WCW #IntercontinentalChampion #NationOfDomination #AttitudeEra #RetroWrestlingArchive #WrestlingPodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★