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2003 [5] Anthony Norris [6] (born June 6, 1963) is an American retired professional wrestler and football player. He is best known for his appearances with the professional wrestling promotion World Wrestling Federation (WWF) from 1995 to 1998, under the ring name Ahmed Johnson.
Nov 8, 2023 · The 60-year-old is best remembered for becoming the first African-American Intercontinental Champion. He also had a short WCW stint in 1999 and 2000 before competing in his final match on...
Oct 24, 2023 · Ahmed Johnson's arrival in WWE in 1995 was met with high hopes from those working behind the scenes and excitement from the fans of the then-World Wrestling Federation. While Johnson was only in WWE until 1998, he did make history as the first-ever as the first Black WWE Intercontinental Champion.
Mar 6, 2022 · We relive the rise and fall of Ahmed Johnson. After being signed by WWF, Ahmed Johnson would be immediately slotted into the upper mid-card of the New Generation phase of the promotion’s history, but due to several injuries along with his reputation backstage, this rise was short-lived.
Anthony Norris (June 6, 1963) is a former American professional wrestler known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) as Ahmed Johnson, where he was the first African-American to ever hold the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
Jan 3, 2022 · Vince McMahon viewed Ahmed Johnson as the right person to become the first-ever black WWE Champion. Various pundits confirmed that Johnson was the apple of McMahon’s eye in the New Generation Era as someone meant to take the next step.
Nov 19, 2023 · Ahmed Johnson has the charisma of a real superstar, and he stood out amongst the WWF wrestlers of the New Generation. Johnson became the first African American Intercontinental Champion in WWE...
