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Belichick Appears at Cheerleading Worlds, Hudson Wins Title

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bill Belichick attended the Cheerleading Worlds in Florida on Saturday, April 25 when Jordon Hudson’s Code Black won the Non-Tumbling title.
Jordon Hudson posted a selfie with Belichick and captioned it “Roses ? for Bill the WAG ??????.”
Hudson shared a “#GOLDDIGGER GOT #PAID” post from a Virginia Beach convention center mocking critics.
Hudson, a 2021 NCA cheer champion, met Belichick on a flight in 2021 and they went public in 2024.

History

Historical Context

Since the International Cheer Union was founded on April 26 2004 and grew to over 105 national federations representing 3.5 million athletes, it has pursued IOC recognition—gaining full status in July 2021. That drive paved the way for mainstream partners like NFL coach Bill Belichick to appear at the 2024 Cheerleading Worlds in Orlando, highlighting the sport’s expanding commercial appeal.

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Story summary

Bill Belichick attended the Cheerleading Worlds in Florida on Saturday, April 25 when Jordon Hudson’s Code Black won the Non-Tumbling title.
Jordon Hudson posted a selfie with Belichick and captioned it “Roses ? for Bill the WAG ??????.”
Hudson shared a “#GOLDDIGGER GOT #PAID” post from a Virginia Beach convention center mocking critics.
Hudson, a 2021 NCA cheer champion, met Belichick on a flight in 2021 and they went public in 2024.

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