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MVP

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

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Complete Calendar

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Spotlight in History

  • 1937 Hugh Nichols def. Bobby Chick for the NWA World Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 1980 Gino Hernandez def. Kevin Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
  • 1984 The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer 1 & Super Destroyer 2) def. The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) for the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
  • 1989 Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack def. Jeff Jarrett & Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW World Tag Team Champion
  • 1989 Super Zodiac def. Eric Embry for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
  • 2007 Brent Albright def. Rocco Valentino for the NWA-U Universal Heavyweight Champion
  • 2007 Texas, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk) def. Mass Destruction (Spoiler 2000 & The Bounty Hunter) for the NWA-U Universal Tag Team Champion
  • 2012 Ignition def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Champion
  • 2012 Super Skunk Ape, Jr. def. Se7en for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
  • 2018 Jerry Dean/Jerry Storm became the BPW Lion Heart Champion
  • 2018 Aaron Anders def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Champion
  • 2023 Brody Wortman def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Skidz def. Brody Wortman for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Jason Simon def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Drake Gallows def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Punk Synister def. Drake Gallows for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Brandon Groom def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Punk Synister def. Brandon Groom for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Nibira def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Mikey O'Shea def. Nibira for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion

Week of Sun 05-19 to Sat: 05-25

  • 05-19 1937 Hugh Nichols def. Bobby Chick for the NWA World Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 1980 Gino Hernandez def. Kevin Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 1984 The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer 1 & Super Destroyer 2) def. The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) for the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 1989 Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack def. Jeff Jarrett & Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW World Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 1989 Super Zodiac def. Eric Embry for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2007 Brent Albright def. Rocco Valentino for the NWA-U Universal Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2007 Texas, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk) def. Mass Destruction (Spoiler 2000 & The Bounty Hunter) for the NWA-U Universal Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 2012 Ignition def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Champion
  • 05-19 2012 Super Skunk Ape, Jr. def. Se7en for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
  • 05-19 2018 Jerry Dean/Jerry Storm became the BPW Lion Heart Champion
  • 05-19 2018 Aaron Anders def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Brody Wortman def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Skidz def. Brody Wortman for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Drake Gallows def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Punk Synister def. Drake Gallows for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Brandon Groom def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Punk Synister def. Brandon Groom for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Nibira def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Mikey O'Shea def. Nibira for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-20 1980 Junkyard Dog def. Terry Gordy for the MSW Louisiana Champion
  • 05-20 2006 Impact Inc. (John Zorthos & Bernie Donderwitz) def. The Old School Assassins (Brad Michaels & Seth Allen) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2006 John O'Malley became the IZW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Robyn Reid def. Erica for the IZW Womens Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Beach Bod Gods (Angel Camacho & Ray the Bae) def. Nemesis (Rage Logan & Damien Morte) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2017 Kevin Morgan def. Johnny Z for the IZW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Riker def. Mr. Nasty for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2022 Wesley Crane def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2023 Royal Pimpin' (Alex Royal & Mr. Nasty) def. Southern Aristocracy (Eddie LeVaughn & Anthony Wild) for the UWE Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2023 Cappuccino Jones def. Dan Webber for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 1971 Dusty Rhodes def. Bill Watts for the TSW North American Champion
  • 05-21 1984 Kevin Von Erich def. Killer Khan for the WCCW Television Champion
  • 05-21 2004 Cade Sydal def. X-Cal for the SRPW Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 2004 Michael Faith def. Butch Dalton for the TPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 2004 New Canada (AWOL & Jon Davis) def. Sexy Bologna (Anthony Jackson & Sudden Impact) for the TPW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-21 2016 Skylar Slice def. Athena for the IZW Queens Champion
  • 05-21 2017 Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) def. The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) for the IWR Tag Team Champions
  • 05-21 2017 Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) def. The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) for the TCW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 1955 Mike Clancy def. Ricki Starr for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-22 1985 The Nightmare [1st]/The Masked Champion/The Champion def. Terry Taylor for the MSW North American Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-22 2009 Texas Outlaws, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk & Bobby Burns & J. W. Hardin) became the TAP Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 2021 DNR (Drake Gallows & Revan) def. Rejecs LM (Elijah Sparks & Dr. Corvus) for the EPW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 2021 Father Padge def. Revan for the BCW Buzzsaw Champion
  • 05-22 2021 Paul Puertorico became the XDWF New GenX Champion
  • 05-23 1984 The Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton) def. The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion
  • 05-23 2004 Se7en & Li'l Joe def. Bernie Donderwitz & Mr. Brown for the ACW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-23 2004 Li'l Joe def. Bernie Donderwitz for the ACW Hardcore Champion
  • 05-23 2009 Maniac Mike def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
  • 05-23 2009 Sage def. Rage Logan for the SWCW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-23 2010 Damien Morte def. Crisstopher Crow for the SWCW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-23 2015 Brad Michaels def. Jermaine Johnson for the IZW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-23 2020 Cody Burns def. Drake Gallows for the BCW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-23 2021 Luke Savage def. Garcia for the ASP Mid-American Champion
  • 05-23 2021 Malik Mayfield became the ASP Livestream Champion
  • 05-24 1954 Rocco Perez def. Frenchy Roy for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-24 2020 Shawn Sanders became the ASP Mid-American Champion
  • 05-25 1986 Terry Taylor def. Buzz Sawyer for the UWF Television Champion
  • 05-25 2013 Brock Landers became the SWCW All-American Champion
  • 05-25 2013 The American Pitbulls (Craig Stevens & Jason Jaxon) def. The Investment (Jason Noal & Jay Sinn) for the ACW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-25 2019 Zakk Sinizter def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Apex Champion
  • 05-25 2019 Simply the Future (Alex Royal & J. D.) became the UWE Tag Team Champions
  • 05-25 2019 Proclamation (Ethan Cole & Reed) def. Simply the Future (Alex Royal & J. D.) for the UWE Tag Team Champions
05-19
  • Will Chambers May 19th Today!
  • Dick Slater May 19th Today!
  • Andre the Giant May 19th Today!
  • Bateman May 19th Today!
  • Buzz Markley May 19th Today!
  • Mongol May 19th Today!
  • Dale Veasey May 20th
  • Chuey Martinez May 21st
  • Ivan Kalmikoff May 21st
  • Donna Christanello May 23rd
  • Santana Jackson May 23rd
  • Babyface D'Amanti May 23rd
  • Slash May 23rd
  • Gemini [2nd] May 24th
  • Shane Rawls May 24th
  • Ricky Romero May 24th
  • Lucas May 24th
  • Dark Journey May 25th
  • Michael York May 25th
  • Dominique Lereaux May 25th
  • Quarky Storm May 25th
  • Guy Atticus May 25th
  • Reggie Lincoln May 26th
  • Tank Bryson May 26th
  • Justin Adams May 26th
  • Michael Duplanti May 26th
  • Kelly Kiniski May 27th
  • Crucifer May 27th
  • Jim Thorpe May 28th
  • Kamala May 28th
  • Edge Stone May 28th
  • Maria Star May 28th
  • Dean Lambert May 28th
  • Max McGuirk May 29th
  • Jimmy Kane May 29th
  • Samu May 29th
  • Psycho Mike May 29th
  • Jesse Storm May 30th
  • Boss Hardzog May 30th
  • Jake Roberts May 30th
  • Fuel May 31st
  • Mascara Purpura May 31st
  • Anna Jackson Jun 1st
  • Ross Von Erich Jun 1st
  • James Storm Jun 1st
  • Violet Payne Jun 1st
  • Bobby Burns Jun 1st

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  • Heavyweight Champion: The Gatekeeper
  • Women's Champion: Olivier Vegos
  • Tag Team Champions: Stage Dive Mafia
  • Choctaw Nation Champion: Malik Mayfield
  • Oklahoma Champion: Tino Valentino