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Mark Magnus, with the stage name of Muhammad Hassan (born 1981 in Amman, Jordan, but raised in Syracuse, New York), is a professional wrestler who performs for World Wrestling Entertainment in its RAW brand.
He made his professional debut in 2003, at Ohio Valley Wrestling. He made his official WWE debut on December 13, 2004.
Career in World Wrestling Entertainment
His introductory video (and therefore gimmick) featured him and his manager/trainer introducing themselves. He described himself as a Middle-Eastern-American wrestler wanting relief from the increased stereotypes created by the 9/11 attacks, as he enters professional wrestling. He then concludes with a controversial extension of hands and praise to Allah, which he stopped due to complaints from some Arab-Americans. His speech follows by a supposedly Arabic translation of his speech (in truth Farsi) by his manager/trainer, Khosrow Daivari. His recent speeches feature a threat to anyone who gets in his way.
Making his entrance into World Wrestling Entertainment, he accused the media of how they have characterized Arab-Americans after September 11. As an example, he focussed his anger on the closest media available, RAW announcers, Jerry "The King" Lawler and Jim Ross. He then went on to beat Jerry Lawler at New Year's Revolution.
Signature and finishing maneuvers
Championships and accomplishments
1-Time OVW Heavyweight Champion
Facts and trivia
- His mother is from the middle-eastern country of Jordan.
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