Who Is Muhammad Hassan (wrestler)? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Born on April 16, 1980, Muhammad Hassan, whose birth name is Marc Copani, is a retired American professional wrestler best known for his controversial yet captivating persona in the WWE. Over his brief but impactful wrestling career, he managed to attract a significant fanbase and has since become a notable figure in wrestling history. After leaving WWE in 2005, he pursued other interests, but the legacy of his wrestling days continues to resonate with fans worldwide.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | April 16, 1980 |
| Age | 45 Years |
| Birth Place | Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Muhammad Hassan (wrestler)'s Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Muhammad Hassan stands at an impressive height of 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) and weighs approximately 250 pounds (113 kg). Known for his athletic build, his physical presence was a significant asset during his wrestling career. While he has transitioned to life outside the ring, fans continue to admire his commitment to fitness.
It was revealed in late July that UPN had pressured WWE to keep Hassan off of their network, effectively deleting him from SmackDown!.
Hassan lost the match to The Undertaker at The Great American Bash, and was written off with The Undertaker doing a Last Ride through an open stage ramp onto a concrete floor where it was reported that he sustained serious injuries and had to be rushed to a nearby medical facility, apparently a solution aimed to end the Hassan character.
Several days later, WWE.com hosted a video of a kayfabe announcement from Theodore Long, where he reiterates the stipulation that Hassan would no longer appear on SmackDown!.
Due to increasing public pressure, WWE was forced to later drop the character altogether, sending Copani and Daivari back to their developmental territories to alter their gimmicks. This resulted in huge fan backlash, mostly because Hassan was at the height of his notoriety.
Copani was released from his WWE contract on September 21, and announced his retirement from professional wrestling. In subsequent years, it was revealed that Hassan had been planned to receive a major push, eventually winning the World Heavyweight Championship from Batista on August 21 at SummerSlam.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, little is publicly known about Muhammad Hassan's personal life, including details about his family and relationship status. After retiring from wrestling, Hassan maintained a relatively private life. Currently, there are rumors about a romantic relationship, but he has not confirmed any details regarding a boyfriend or girlfriend.
Net Worth and Salary
Muhammad Hassan's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million in 2025. This estimation takes into account his earnings from wrestling, appearances, and other engagements. Though not as active in wrestling, Hassan continues to profit from memorabilia sales and potentially for appearances at wrestling conventions, maintaining a comfortable lifestyle.
Making his entrance into the WWE, he berated the way the media have characterized Arab-Americans after September 11. As an example, he focused his anger on Raw announcers Jerry "The King" Lawler and Jim Ross. He and Daivari faced the two announcers in an in-ring debate on the January 3, 2005 episode of Raw.
He then defeated Lawler in his debut match at the New Year's Revolution pay-per-view event on January 9. In the course of his undefeated streak, Hassan defeated wrestlers such as The Hurricane, Sgt. Slaughter, Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho.
Hassan had attracted much heat as a villain, a fact which was evident at the Royal Rumble on January 30 in the Royal Rumble match itself.
When Hassan entered at number 13, everyone who was in the ring at the time (Booker T, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Edge, Eddie Guerrero, Luther Reigns, Rey Mysterio and Shelton Benjamin) immediately ganged up on Hassan and eliminated him. Notably, Edge and Reigns were also heels at the time.
Career, Business, and Investments
Hassan's wrestling career took off in WWE, where he made a name for himself with his character work and in-ring abilities. Following his departure from professional wrestling in 2005, he ventured into various business opportunities, including working in the entertainment industry and pursuing acting. He also explored opportunities in business investments but has kept a low profile regarding specific ventures.
Marc Julian Copani (born April 16, 1980) is an American retired professional wrestler and educator. He is best known for his appearances in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) from 2004 to 2005, where he portrayed an Arab American under the ring name Muhammad Hassan.
His career came to an abrupt end when a controversial terrorist angle coincided with the London bombings of July 7, 2005, leading the television network UPN to pressure WWE to remove Copani's character from television. Following leaving WWE, he stopped wrestling, instead working as an educator.
Copani returned to wrestling in 2018 at The Dynasty event King of Thrones.
Social Network
Muhammad Hassan maintains a presence on social media platforms, connecting with fans and sharing insights into his life post-wrestling. While not as active as some other former wrestlers, he occasionally posts updates on Twitter and Instagram, reflecting on his past career and engaging with fans who remember him fondly.
The angle elicited national attention in the New York Post, TV Guide, Variety, and other major media outlets. In response to the criticism, UPN decided that it would monitor the storyline closely and that it did not want the Hassan character on its network that week.
Hassan later delivered a promo to the live crowd for the July 14 episode of SmackDown!, but when UPN announced that the segment would be edited, WWE decided to host the video of the segment on its official website.
In the segment, Hassan reiterates that he is an Arab-American and that the American people automatically and unfairly assume that he is a terrorist.
Despite being in character, he referred to the real-world media coverage of the storyline, singling out the New York Post's Don Kaplan by name, and denouncing his description of the events on SmackDown!, such as Kaplan's comment of the masked men being "Arabs in ski masks".
On the July 14 episode of SmackDown!, Hassan's absence was explained by a statement delivered by his lawyer Thomas Whitney, which said that Hassan refused to appear at The Great American Bash due to the way he had been treated by the media and WWE fans.
Education
Hassan graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he earned a degree in political science. His education, combined with his experiences in the wrestling industry, fostered his ability to communicate effectively and engage with audiences, both in and out of the ring.
After leaving WWE, Copani went back to college and became an educator. He became a world history teacher at Hannibal High School in Hannibal, New York, before becoming assistant principal at G Ray Bodley High School in Fulton, New York. In 2019, he was principal of Fulton Junior High School. As of 2024, Copani is the Director of Human Resources for the Fulton City School District.
