Alvin Burke, Jr. (born October 28, 1973)[1] also known as Hassan Hamin Assad,[1] is an American professional wrestler.[1] He currently works for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on the Raw brand under the ring name Montel Vontavious Porter, or MVP.[2]
Burke was trained by former professional wrestlers Soulman Alex G and Norman Smiley.[3] Burke wrestled for numerous independent promotions early in his career, including a stint in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).[4] During his time in these promotions, he won various championships in singles competition. Burke signed with the WWE in 2005 and was assigned to WWE's developmental territory Deep South Wrestling (DSW) in McDonough, Georgia.[4]
After being promoted to the SmackDown brand, Burke made his WWE wrestling debut in October 2006.[4] In 2007, he captured the WWE United States Championship, making it his first title reign with the company.[5] His reign was the longest since WWE came into possession of the championship in 2001 and the third longest in the title's entire history. That same year, Burke captured the WWE Tag Team Championship alongside Matt Hardy.[6] He won the United States Championship for the second time on March 17, 2009.[7][8]Contents[hide]
Burke was trained by former professional wrestlers Soulman Alex G and Norman Smiley.[3] Burke wrestled for numerous independent promotions early in his career, including a stint in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).[4] During his time in these promotions, he won various championships in singles competition. Burke signed with the WWE in 2005 and was assigned to WWE's developmental territory Deep South Wrestling (DSW) in McDonough, Georgia.[4]
After being promoted to the SmackDown brand, Burke made his WWE wrestling debut in October 2006.[4] In 2007, he captured the WWE United States Championship, making it his first title reign with the company.[5] His reign was the longest since WWE came into possession of the championship in 2001 and the third longest in the title's entire history. That same year, Burke captured the WWE Tag Team Championship alongside Matt Hardy.[6] He won the United States Championship for the second time on March 17, 2009.[7][8]Contents[hide]
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