MVP

The Hurt Syndicate

Bobby Lashley

Shelton Benjamin

MJF

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of MVP, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Hassan Hamin Assad (born Alvin Antonio Burke Jr.) was born in Liberty City, Miami, Florida on October 28, 1973, and he is currently 51 years old.

He is currently a Manager and Part Time Wrestler, working for All Elite Wrestling under the ring name of MVP.

Currently, he is a member of the team of The Hurt Syndicate (with Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin and MJF).

MVP has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameHassan Hamin Assad (born Alvin Antonio Burke Jr.)
• Ring Names
  • MVP (February 20, 2011 - Present)
  • Montel Vontavious Porter (December 22, 2005 - November 26, 2016)
  • Lord of War (October 11, 2011 - October 13, 2011)
  • Antonio Bank$ (October 6, 2001 - December 21, 2005)
  • Assad (June 5, 2003 - July 20, 2003)
• Born October 28, 1973 (age 51)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlaceLiberty City, Miami, Florida
• Billed From
  • Miami, Florida
• Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
• Weight
  • 259 lbs (117 kg)
• NicknamesThe Ballin' Superstar; The Franchise Playa; Mr. 305; Half Man, Half Amazing

Career History

• Roles

  • Manager (September 25, 2024 - Present)
  • Part Time Wrestler (November 24, 2024 - Present)
  • Manager (April 27, 2020 - August 16, 2024)
  • Wrestler (October 6, 2001 - July 18, 2022)
  • Commentator (April 23, 2020 - July 29, 2020)
  • Producer (February 17, 2020 - June 1, 2020)
  • Director of Operation (January 30, 2014 - June 26, 2014)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionAEW	September 25, 2024	Present
  PromotionWWE	April 26, 2024	August 16, 2024
  PromotionWWE	April 29, 2023	April 25, 2024
  PromotionWWEBrand Raw	January 26, 2020	April 28, 2023
  PromotionROH	January 25, 2019	January 25, 2019
  PromotionMLW	January 11, 2018	July 6, 2011
  PromotionHOH	August 6, 2016	April 7, 2018
  PromotionEPW	October 17, 2015	October 17, 2015
  PromotionTNA	January 30, 2014	July 17, 2015
  PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	February 20, 2011	February 26, 2013
  PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	April 27, 2010	December 2, 2010
  PromotionWWEBrand Raw	April 13, 2009	April 26, 2010
  PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	August 4, 2006	April 12, 2009
  PromotionDSW	November 3, 2005	November 2, 2006
  PromotionNWA	August 16, 2003	June 11, 2005
  PromotionTNA	July 16, 2004	August 6, 2004

• Images History

  

  Apr 2020

  

  Jan 2020

  

  Jan 2018

  

  Jul 2011

  

  Mar 2008

  

  Aug 2006

  

  Nov 2005

  

  Oct 2001

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Heel		May 8, 2014	Present
  Face		January 16, 2009	May 7, 2014
  Heel		October 6, 2001	January 15, 2009

• Card Positions

  Status	Details	from	to
  AEW Mid Card		November 24, 2024	Present
  RAW Mid Card		November 8, 2021	July 18, 2022
  RAW Injured	Broken rib	September 14, 2021	November 7, 2021
  RAW Mid Card		July 5, 2021	September 13, 2021
  RAW Injured	Knee injury	February 16, 2021	July 4, 2021
  RAW Mid Card		May 11, 2020	February 15, 2021
  RAW Low Card		January 26, 2020	May 10, 2020
  TNA Mid Card		February 28, 2015	July 17, 2015
  TNA Upper Card		November 5, 2014	February 27, 2015
  TNA Mid Card		July 17, 2014	November 4, 2014
  TNA Injured	Torn meniscus	June 13, 2014	July 16, 2014
  TNA Upper Card		May 8, 2014	June 12, 2014
  TNA Mid Card		January 30, 2014	May 7, 2014
  SD Mid Card		August 4, 2006	December 3, 2010
  TNA Low Card		July 16, 2004	August 6, 2004

• Finishers

  • Playmaker - Overdrive (August 4, 2006 - July 18, 2022)
  • Drive-By Kick - Running Big Boot to a kneeling opponent (January 1, 2008 - July 18, 2022)
  • 305/Play of the Day - Leaping Reverse STO (April 27, 2010 - July 18, 2022)
  • Irreversible Crisis - Double Underhook Crossface (February 20, 2011 - January 29, 2014)
  • Oyasumi - Jumping Single Underhook DDT followed by a Keylock (February 20, 2011 - December 31, 2012)
  • TTB - Take it to The Bank - Crucifix Neck Crank (February 20, 2011 - December 31, 2011)
  • TTB - Take it to The Bank - Arm Trap Crossface (July 15, 2004 - August 3, 2006)
  • Malicious Intent - Reverse Roundhouse Kick (October 6, 2001 - December 31, 2005)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song"Baller's Anthem" by Mickael, T-Pain, Cyclone & Baby Bash - Single (August 23, 2020 - August 16, 2024)
  • Theme Song"It's Time" by CFO$ - with The Hurt Business - Team (August 23, 2020 - March 29, 2021)
  • Theme Song"I'm Comin'" by Silkk the Shocker - Single (January 26, 2020 - August 22, 2020)
  • Theme Song"Return of the Ronin" by MVP - Single (January 30, 2014 - July 17, 2015)
  • Theme Song"The Anthem" by Jess Jamez & MVP - with The Beat Down Clan - Team (May 15, 2014 - July 15, 2015)
  • Theme Song"Baller's Anthem" by Mickael, T-Pain, Cyclone & Baby Bash - Single (October 21, 2010 - October 15, 2013)
  • Theme Song"Most Valiantly Person" by New Japan Pro Wrestling - Single (February 20, 2011 - February 26, 2013)
  • Theme Song"I'm Comin'" by Silkk the Shocker - Single (August 4, 2006 - October 15, 2010)

Titles & Accomplishments

• World Wrestling Entertainment

  • x2 WWE United States Championship
  • x1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Matt Hardy)

  New Japan Pro Wrestling

  • x1 IWGP Intercontinental Championship

• All Pro Wrestling

  • 1 APW Universal Heavyweight Championship

  Big League Wrestling

  • 1 BLW World Heavyweight Championship

  Coastal Championship Wrestling

  • 1 CCW Heavyweight Championship

  DDT Pro-Wrestling

  • 1 Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship

  Future of Wrestling

  • 1 FOW Tag Team Championship (with Punisher)

  Imperial Wrestling Revolution

  • 1 IWR Heavyweight Championship
  • 1 IWR Tag Team Championship (with D Money, Marce Lewis, Montego Seeka & Nytronis A'Teo - Freebird rule)

  Southern Championship Wrestling Florida

  • 1 SCW Florida Heavyweight Championship

• Other Accomplishments

  • IWGP Intercontinental Championship Tournament Winner (2011)
  • WWE Slammy Award - Trashtalker of the Year (2020 - with The Hurt Business)
  • PWI Comeback of the Year (2020)
  • WON Most Improved (2007)
  • Most Underrated (2008)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • The Hurt Syndicate - Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, MJF (October 2, 2024 - Present)
  • The Hurt Business - Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander (September 27, 2021 - January 10, 2022)
  • The Hurt Business - Bobby Lashley, Cedric Alexander, Shelton Benjamin (May 10, 2020 - March 29, 2021)
  • The Beat Down Clan - Kenny King (January 25, 2019 - January 25, 2020)
  • The Beat Down Clan - Bobby Lashley, Kenny King, Samoa Joe, Low Ki, Homicide, Hernandez (May 15, 2014 - July 15, 2015)
  • Black Dynamite - Shelton Benjamin (January 4, 2012 - December 2, 2012)
  • Kojima-gun - Satoshi Kojima, Taichi, TAKA Michinoku, Nosawa Rongai (February 20, 2011 - May 3, 2011)
  • The World's Strongest Tag Team - Mark Henry (August 24, 2009 - November 23, 2009)
  • Matt Hardy & Montel Vontavious Porter - Matt Hardy (August 31, 2007 - November 16, 2007)
  • The NWA - Scoot Andrews, Vordell Walker (February 28, 2004 - January 22, 2005)
• Managed WrestlersBobby Lashley, Cedric Alexander, Duke Hudson / Brendan Vink, Kenny King, Omos, Percy Watson, Shane Thorne / Haste, Shelton Benjamin

MVP Games Appearances (11)

WWE Main Series (7/26)

WWE 2K24

WWE 2K23

WWE 2K22

SVR 2011

SVR 2010

SVR 2009

SVR 2008

Other Games (4)

Mayhem

Champions

SuperCard

LOWM