WWE's Bianca Belair made history on Friday Night SmackDown by closing out the show alongside Jade Cargill and Naomi, a moment that was watched with pride by her husband, Montez Ford. Ford expressed the significance of the moment, highlighting the rarity of three African American women standing together in the ring, pointing to the WrestleMania sign to assert their presence.
Belair, Cargill, and Naomi are set to team up against Asuka, Kairi Sane, and Dakota Kai on Night 1 of WrestleMania XL, scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field. Ford emphasized that this is just the beginning for his wife and her partners, as they are making a statement of unity and talent.
Ford, who has been with WWE for nearly a decade, noted the company's increasing diversity and eclectic roster over the years, describing it as a melting pot of cultures, beliefs, and attributes. He also mentioned his upcoming match at WrestleMania, teaming up with Angelo Dawkins and Bobby Lashley against The Final Testament in a six-man Philadelphia Street Fight on Night 2.
As Ford and Belair's careers continue to ascend, they draw motivation from their extended family, featured on their Hulu reality series Love & WWE: Bianca and Montez. Ford shared that seeing their family's smiles gives them the drive to push further in their careers and return to that support system. The couple remains focused on their goals and is determined to keep progressing.
WWE WrestleMania XL, presented by Snickers, will be exclusively streamed on Peacock on April 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. ET, showcasing the culmination of intense rivalries and electrifying performances in the world of professional wrestling.
