Montez Ford recalls mixing it up with "The Big Dog."
On the September 24, 2021 episode of SmackDown, Montez Ford had the opportunity to mix it up with Roman Reigns. This match was the first major singles opportunity for Montez Ford, who has often been pegged for a potential singles run down the line.
Speaking about the match with Ryan Satin on the Out of Character podcast, Montez Ford spoke about how much the match means to him and what being in the ring with Roman Reigns taught him.
"So, just getting an opportunity with arguably the greatest superstar in our modern-day era, Roman Reigns, it’s a blessing. A testament to time, too. Just too, [the singles run itch], one hundred percent, because the kid doesn’t go away. The dream is always there," said Ford, who has previously talked about his World Title goals. "Me and Dawkins always talk all the time about whether it’s him or me, the support always stays there. I’m never going to try to cloud him from achieving success."
"I was very motivated and inspired by that matchup. I go back time and time and just look at the things I feel like I could do better, what I could sharpen up on just to be on that same stage and level with Roman is a blessing itself, but also wanting to not only succeed when and if the title is on the line, but just to do better," said Ford.
Montez Ford says that of all the things he learned in his match with Roman Reigns, his biggest takeaway was to simply savor the moment.
“Tomorrow is not promised, man,” said Ford. “Anytime like there's a moment like that just to savor it even more. Sometimes, obviously, you get busy, nerves, and everything. You want to make sure you’re doing what you’re supposed to do as a performer and entertainer, but sometimes we do forget — actually, Triple H told me this. ‘Sometimes, we forget just to savor the moment. Just appreciate everything that’s happening right now.’
Montez Ford has repeatedly answered the question about whether or not he will be a singles performer one day. He maintains that he is open to the idea because, of course, that is his dream, but he never wants his friendship with Angelo Dawkins to go by the wayside.
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