# WWE star Montez Ford sued for lap dance on police officer

> WWE star Montez Ford faces lawsuit after live lap dance incident with off-duty police officer on Netflix.
- Title: WWE star Montez Ford sued for lap dance on police officer
- Summary: WWE star Montez Ford faces lawsuit after live lap dance incident with off-duty police officer on Netflix. WWE star Montez Ford is sued for allegedly…
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- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/entertainment/tv/wwe-montez-ford-netflix-lawsuit-137808-20261016
- Published: 2026-10-16T11:02:56.743+00:00
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## Lawsuit filed against Montez Ford
WWE star Montez Ford is accused of performing a sexualized lap dance on an off-duty police officer live on Netflix.

> defendant crawford then began performing a sexually provocative dance immediately in front of and over plaintiff repeatedly thrusting and gyrating his hips and pelvis towards plaintiff
## Incident aired live on Netflix
The incident occurred on 6 July 2026 during a WWE event where Ford lost his tag team titles to Bron Breakker and Austin Theory.
## Officer claims sexual harassment
Officer Noel Lucas alleges 14 counts including assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress from the incident.
## WWE promoted incident on social media
WWE promoted the incident on social media, receiving millions of views, which led to the sheriff and security guard filing a separate lawsuit.
## Legal claims against WWE
Lucas and his attorney claim WWE used his image for commercial purposes without permission, violating the Illinois Right of Publicity.
## What happens next
Ford and WWE face potential monetary damages, punitive damages, legal costs, and an order preventing the use of Lucas' identity.
## Key takeaway

WWE star Montez Ford is sued for allegedly performing a sexualized lap dance on an off-duty police officer during a live Netflix broadcast, which led to claims of harassment and potential legal action.