Muhammad Hassan is back in a wrestling ring after eight years, and he wasted absolutely no time getting physical. The former WWE Superstar made a surprise appearance at an independent wrestling event, where things got heated with Krule before Hassan dropped him flat on his back.
Hassan, whose real name is Marc Copani, found himself face-to-face with Krule during the event. Krule grabbed the former WWE star by the throat, but Hassan wasn’t having it. He broke free, unloaded three punches and planted Krule with a Flatliner, leaving him laid out while Hassan stood tall.
The unexpected confrontation marked Hassan’s first known physical involvement in a wrestling ring since 2018. He didn’t wrestle an actual match, but he certainly made his presence felt, especially considering he’s spent most of the last two decades away from the business.
Hassan’s name might ring a bell for longtime WWE viewers, and not necessarily for the right reasons. His WWE career came crashing down in 2005 after one of the company’s most controversial storylines involving The Undertaker. The angle featured masked men attacking The Deadman and aired around the time of the July 7 London terrorist bombings, creating a firestorm of backlash.
The situation ultimately led to Hassan being removed from WWE television and losing his job. His character was written off after The Undertaker defeated him at The Great American Bash 2005. As Ringside News previously covered, the infamous segment remains one of the most controversial moments from that era.
Hassan disappeared from wrestling for years before briefly resurfacing on the independent scene in 2018. He worked a handful of matches before walking away again. During an exclusive interview with Ringside News in 2018, Hassan opened up about his time working with John Cena and The Undertaker, along with his life after WWE.
His WWE downfall also got another round of attention in 2025 when Dark Side of the Ring dedicated an episode to his controversial career, revisiting how a character once positioned for major success ended up disappearing from WWE altogether.
Now, more than 20 years after his WWE career came to an ugly end, Hassan is back getting physical in front of a wrestling crowd. And judging by what happened to Krule, the 44-year-old hasn’t forgotten how to put someone down. Whether he’s testing the waters for another comeback or simply enjoying a one-night return remains to be seen.
One thing is certain: Hassan didn’t return just to wave at the crowd. Eight years after his last wrestling run, he showed up, threw punches and left Krule staring at the lights. That’s one way to remind everyone you still know how to handle business.
What do you think about Muhammad Hassan getting physical in a wrestling ring again after all these years? Should he make a full comeback, or is his time in wrestling better left in the past? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
