Muhammad Hassan Wins Heavyweight Title, Says He Has More To Offer Wrestling

The performer behind one of the most controversial characters in wrestling history, Muhammed Hassan, has recently returned to pro-wrestling. In fact, Hassan won the Dynasty World Championship on Saturday at a show from Amsterdam, New York.

Real name Marc Copani, the 38-year-old returned to wrestling in April for the first time since his WWE run ended in 2005. On the July 4th, 2005 episode of Smackdown, Hassan’s character was involved in a segment many deemed to be an allusion to terroristic actions. The episode was filmed before but aired after the London Bombings. Hassan’s character was ordered off the air by the television network, UPN, who aired Smackdown at the time.

He recently spoke with the Pro Wrestling Sheet regarding his in-ring return.

Muhammad Hassan Returns To Wrestling

Hassan has wrestled twice since returning to wrestling. His first match was in April and then recently he defeated Bin Hamin to win the Dynasty Heavyweight belt. He had the following to say regarding what it felt like to return to the ring.

“The first time I was a little nervous — a little unsure of what I was doing. The second time it felt like it was the day after I stopped,” Hassan said. “It was a lot more fun the second time.”

The events in 2005 caused Hassan to walk away from wrestling for 13 years. He now works as an assistant principal at a high school near Syracuse.

“I had to put it behind me and I had to move forward,” Hassan said regarding his mindset after leaving WWE. “That was the only way I could survive — if I forgot about wrestling and I focused on a new career.”

It now appears Hassan’s passion for wrestling has returned, however, and he believes he’s got more to offer the industry.

“It might have taken 13 years to kind of get over it and get out and work again, but I miss working in the ring,” he continued.

Hassan even said he wouldn’t mind appearing in the Royal Rumble someday. There would certainly be many fans surprised but excited to see such an appearance.

“It would be enjoyable to be back in the atmosphere again,” Hassan said of a possible WWE return. “It’s nothing I would want to do full-time, but I’m not going to lie — I miss it.”