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Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Ahmed Johnson says he's OK after drunk-driver crash

Published 2 October 2025

Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Ahmed Johnson said he is doing okay after being struck by a drunk driver on September 29, issuing a brief statement on social media to reassure fans. Johnson, whose real name is Tony Norris, confirmed the crash and said he was unharmed in a message shared through a Facebook page that covers professional wrestlers.

In the post Johnson wrote, "When you have the Lord on your side, nothing can harm you." He later thanked followers who sent well wishes, writing, "Thank you brother I appreciate it." Details about the location of the collision, the condition of the other driver or any police response were not included in his statement and have not been publicly disclosed.

Johnson rose to prominence in WWE during the New Generation era after debuting in late 1995. In 1996 he defeated Goldust to capture the Intercontinental Championship, a milestone in his career that is widely noted in accounts of the period. He headlined multiple pay per view events and was a member of the Nation of Domination faction, but recurring injuries curtailed his main event push and he left the company in early 1998. Johnson later made a brief appearance in WCW before...

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