Bios
MVP
Nickname: Mr. 305, The Ronin
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 251 lbs.
From: Miami, FL
Birthday: Oct 28th
Pro Debut: June 29, 1999
Aliases: Antonio Banks, Montel Vontavious Porter
Feds Worked For: IMPACT, IWR, IZW, MSWA, NEW, NWA-TNA, ROH, TNA, WCR, WWE, ACW Wisconsin (WI), All American Wrestling (IL), All Pro Wrestling (CA), Aro Lucha (TX), Big League Wrestling (England), Brian Kendrick’s Wrestling Pro Wrestling (CA), British Championship Wrestling (England), Championship Wrestling League (MI), Coastal Championship Wrestling (FL), Combat Sports Federation (England), Crossfire Wrestling (TN), Deep South Wrestling (GA), European Pro Wrestling (Italy), First Wrestling Society (Costa Rica), Florida Championship Wrestling (FL), Freedom Pro Wrestling (TN), Full Impact Pro (FL), Full Throttle Pro Wrestling (FL), Future of Wrestling (FL), House of Hardcore (NJ/NY/PA/WI), Jersey All Pro Wrestling (NJ), Juggalo Championship Wrestling, Lions Pride ports (TX), Major League Wrestling (FL), New Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), NWA Fight Nation (England), NWA Florida (FL), Pacific Coast Wrestling (CA), Preston City Wrestling (England), Pro Championship Wrestling (CA), Southside Wrestling Entertainment (England), Turkish Power Wrestling (Turkey), Ultimate Championship Wrestling (MI), World Wrestling Council (Puerto Rico), WrestleMerica (GA), Wrestling Superstar (Chile), X Wrestling Alliance (England)
Finisher: Play of the Day (Leaping Reverse STO)
Signature Moves: Drive-By Kick, Irreversible Crisis, Oyasumi, Playmaker, Take it to The Bank (Crucifix Neck Crank), Malicious Intent (Reverse Roundhouse Kick), Ballin' Elbow, Facebreaker Knee Smash, Flapjack, Kesa-gatame, Various Suplexes, Single Leg Boston Crab
Career Highlights: -APW Universal Champion
-BLW Champion
-CCW Champion
-DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion
-FOW Tag Team Champion (w/ Punisher)
-IWGP Intercontinental Champion
-IWR Champion
-IWR Tag Team Champion (w/ D Money, Montego Seeka, Marce Lewis, & Nytronis A'Teo [as a 5-man team])
-WCR Champion (2x)
-WCR Imperial Champion
-WWE United States Champion (2x)
-WWE World Tag Team Champion (w/ Matt Hardy)
Affiliates: Punisher, Quentin Michaels, Matt Hardy, Mark Henry, Shelton Benjamin, The Beat Down Clan, The Hurt Business, Omos
Notable Feuds: Scoot Andrews, Kane, The Undertaker, Chris Benoit, Matt Hardy, Deuce & Domino, Rey Mysterio, Ric Flair, Batista, Mr. Kennedy, Jeff Hardy, The Great Khali, Hurricane Helms, Shelton Benjamin, Dolph Ziggler, William Regal, Jack Swagger, Chris Jericho, Sami Callihan
Other Facts: -Not to be confused with Steve Lombardi, whose character Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz, was originally called MVP
-Had a cameo role in the movie "MacGruber"
-Former member of The Beat Down Clan
-Former member of The Terror Squad
-Former member of the The Hurt Business
-Voted Comeback of the Year in the 2020 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Achievement Awards
-Ranked #368 in the 2006 PWI 500
-Ranked #47 in the 2007 PWI 500
-Ranked #23 in the 2008 PWI 500
-Ranked #33 in the 2009 PWI 500
-Ranked #59 in the 2010 PWI 500
-Ranked #121 in the 2011 PWI 500
-Ranked #263 in the 2012 PWI 500
-Ranked #272 in the 2013 PWI 500
-Ranked #100 in the 2014 PWI 500
-Ranked #462 in the 2020 PWI 500
-Ranked #298 in the 2021 PWI 500
Supplemental Information
Latest News
WWE Declines To Renew Contract Of Wrestling Legend
WWE has opted to not renew the contract of a Hall Of Famer who has been with the company since 2001. Jerry ... Read More
- Jerry Lawler says his 'health is great' following February 2023 stroke
- Jim Ross: I Was Proud Of Tony Khan For Wearing The Neckbrace During The NFL Draft
- Wendi Richter: Bring It Toni Storm, You Think You Can Beat Me? I’d Like To See It
- Jeff Cobb vs. Lance Archer TV title match added to NJPW Resurgence
The Scoop
NEWS Footage revealing Carlito as Dragon Lee’s mystery attacker was shown on the April 26th episode of “WWE Friday Night SmackDown”. There had been... Read More
“Make yourself undeniable” – Bodyslam.net speaks with Walker Stewart of NJPW
In the realm of professional wrestling, I wear two hats – one as a wordsmith for Bodys... Read More
- AEW’s Ricky Starks recalls sneak-eating king cakes, washing cars for money ahead of champions’ homecoming show
- Mickie James on Her Next Chapter In Impact Wrestling & ‘Bound for Glory’
- Ric Flair Interview Recap
- AEW ‘Grand Slam’: Sammy Guevara on His Journey from Working at Taco Bell to Facing Chris Jericho
Upcoming Events
- NAW · May 10 6:30pm · Salina
- WAH · May 11 6:00pm · Tulsa
- UWO · May 11 6:00pm · Tuttle
- NAW · May 11 6:30pm · Watts (Chewey)
- MHCW · May 17 7:00pm · Seminole
- UWE · May 18 6:00pm · Tahlequah
- EPW · May 18 6:00pm · Midwest City
- WAH · May 25 6:00pm · Tulsa
- CPW · May 31 7:30pm · Sand Springs
- WFC · Jun 1 7:00pm · Tulsa
- WFC · Jun 2 6:00pm · Tulsa
- CPW · May 31 7:30pm · Sand Springs
- EPW · May 18 6:00pm · Midwest City
- MHCW · May 17 7:00pm · Seminole
- NAW · May 10 6:30pm · Salina
- NAW · May 11 6:30pm · Watts (Chewey)
- UWE · May 18 6:00pm · Tahlequah
- UWO · May 11 6:00pm · Tuttle
- WAH · May 11 6:00pm · Tulsa
- WAH · May 25 6:00pm · Tulsa
- WFC · Jun 1 7:00pm · Tulsa
- WFC · Jun 2 6:00pm · Tulsa
- Mick Foley, Scott Steiner, Leva Bates, Lex Luger, Matt Hardy, Milo Beasley, and Ron Simmons · May 24 2:00pm · Oklahoma City Convention Center · Oklahoma City
- Mick Foley, Scott Steiner, Leva Bates, Lex Luger, Matt Hardy, Milo Beasley, and Ron Simmons · May 25 10:00pm · Oklahoma City Convention Center · Oklahoma City
- Mick Foley, Scott Steiner, Leva Bates, Lex Luger, Matt Hardy, Milo Beasley, and Ron Simmons · May 26 10:00pm · Oklahoma City Convention Center · Oklahoma City
- Jimmy Hart and Matt Riddle · Aug 10 10:00am · Cox Business Convention Center · Tulsa
- Jimmy Hart and Matt Riddle · Aug 11 11:00am · Cox Business Convention Center · Tulsa
- Jake Hager and Jimmy Hart · Oct 5 10:00am · A. J. Horton Event Center · McAlester
- Jake Hager and Jimmy Hart · Oct 6 10:00am · A. J, Horton Event Center · McAlester
Current Champions
Native American Wrestling
Indigenous Land Champion
Rez Dawg
- Heavyweight Champion: Marlboro Slim
- Openweight Champion: J. R. Orullian
- Tag Team Champions: Texas Outlaws