Walter Jones (the OG Black Ranger) breaks down how dance and martial arts became “Hip Hop Kido,” the exact style that helped him win Power Rangers. He opens up about the reality behind the fame—how massive the show got, why the pay didn’t match the impact, and what led him to walk away. And he shares the legacy side too: the fans, the life-changing moments, and what it meant to be a real symbol of representation on screen.
From his early dance inspirations to the audition that changed everything, Walter takes you inside the behind-the-scenes story of becoming Zack and helping shape the style that made the character iconic. He reflects on what it felt like realizing the world knew him—from action figures to nonstop schedules—and why moments like Make-A-Wish visits showed him the true impact of the role. Walter also talks about taking a stand when things weren’t fair, rebuilding his career after Power Rangers, meeting icons, and the actors he respects most today—while staying grounded in the responsibility that comes with being a childhood hero.
