Alvin Antonio Burke Jr. was born in the Liberty City neighborhood of Miami, Florida, on October 28, 1973. He … See more

Assad entered the professional wrestling business through the help of a corrections officer in his prison who also worked as a wrestler in the independent circuit. After being trained by former professional wrestlers … See more

In August 2007, Assad was diagnosed with Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome, a rare condition that causes the heart to beat faster than normal. The condition was found in his time with WWE, when he had undergone … See more