Why Montez Ford Hasn’t Gotten the Singles Push Fans Are Waiting For

Montez Ford has all the makings of a breakout star—charisma, in-ring skill, and an undeniable connection with fans. Yet, despite his talent, the Street Profits’ high-flyer has not made the jump to a singles run in WWE, leaving many to wonder what’s holding him back.

In a recent interview with The Daily Star, Ford revealed his mounting frustrations with his current position in WWE. From constant run-ins with the Bloodline to coming up short in the Tag Team Championship picture, Ford hinted that he may be nearing a breaking point. “There needs to be another shift. There has to be,” Ford admitted, suggesting that it might be time for a change in direction.

Ford has been on the frontlines of some of WWE’s biggest stories, battling the Bloodline for the past four years alongside Angelo Dawkins and, occasionally, Kevin Owens. However, after so many missed opportunities, Ford seems to be questioning how much longer he can tread the same path. “I feel like my confidence is at an all-time high,” he said, but even that confidence is being tested. “You seen what happened to Kevin Owens recently—he’s frustrated. I feel like I’m on the verge of becoming the same way.”

According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, the real reason behind the delay in Ford’s singles push lies not in Ford’s abilities but in concerns about the future of his tag team partner, Angelo Dawkins. Meltzer explained that WWE has long had plans for Ford to transition into a singles star, but the company has hesitated.

While Dawkins has shown significant improvement in the ring and on the mic, WWE is reportedly concerned that splitting the Street Profits could leave him without a meaningful direction. Ford, aware of this potential fallout, seems reluctant to make the leap, even though many believe he’s ready to break out as a major singles competitor.

“For a long time, there has been a push from people who think Montez Ford should be a singles star, he’s been resisting it because most people figure it’s going to be one of those things where if he becomes a single’s star then Dawkins, who is very improved and very good, will probably fall into the nowhere land. I don’t know if they are going to do it now but that’s been talked about as well.”

As Ford hinted at the need for change, many fans are wondering if that shift will come in the form of Ford finally going solo. But with the lingering concern about Dawkins’ future, it’s unclear when WWE will pull the trigger on Ford’s long-anticipated singles run.

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