Hassan Hamin Assad(bornAlvin Burke, Jr.),better known by hisring nameMontel Vontavious Porter(MVP), is anAmericanprofessional wrestler. He is best known for his tenure withWWE,and his time inNew Japan Pro Wrestling. Assad was trained by former professional wrestlersSoulman Alex GandNorman Smiley.Following the completion of his training, Assad began wrestling for numerousindependent promotions, including a stint inTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling(TNA).During his time in these promotions, he won various championships in singles competition. Assad signed with WWE in 2005 and was assigned toDeep South Wrestling(DSW), one of the company'sdevelopmental territories. After being promoted to theSmackDownbrand, Assad made his WWE wrestling debut in October 2006.In 2007, he won theUnited States Championship, giving him his first title reign with the company.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, he captured theTag Team ChampionshipalongsideMatt Hardy.Assad won the United States Championship for a second time on March 17, 2009.Following his tenure in WWE, Assad joinedNew Japan Pro Wrestling(NJPW) in February 2011. He would spend the next two years with the promotion, becoming the inauguralIWGP Intercontinental Championin May 2011.
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