Report Last Updated - 3/07 (Winter)
Real Name - Antonio Banks
Birthdate - 10/23/73
6'2" 252 lbs. - Liberty City, FL

Aliases - Antonio Banks

Athletic background - n/a

Teachers - Alex G, Norman Smiley

Professional background - Indies(`03-), ROH, TNA, DSW(`05-), WWE(`06-)

Groups - none

Career Highlights - n/a

Finisher(s) -
- ??? (Emerald Fusion)
x Most Valuable Moonsault (Split-Legged Moonsault)
x Live From The 305 (Springboard Shooting Star Press)
x Malicious Intent (Spin Kick?)
x Playmaker (Overdrive)
x TTB (Crossface Hold)

Favorites -
- Player's Boot (Corner Yakuza Kick)
- Clenched Knees
- Ballin' Elbow (Dancing Elbowdrop)
- Mounted Forearm Strikes
- Haymaker Punch

Ringwork Rating -
move set - 4
science - 3
aerial - 2
power - 6
strikes - 5

Intangible Rating -
entertainment - 8
selling - 6
bumping - 5
heat - 6
carrying - 4
push - 7
potential - 6

Outlook - Antonio Banks was a well-regarded independent wrestler out of the growing Florida scene. After doing a 9 1/2 year stint for robbery, Banks began a fast rise to the top. With his size, agility and charisma, Banks was able to turn heads quickly. Banks was excellent on the microphone with a personality that just exploded out. In the ring, he was a good hand who had great moves and work with most anyone successfully. He had chances with numerous companies before the WWE signed him in 2005. In Deep South, he repackaged himself as "Montel Vontavious Porter" or "MVP." His persona was simple, yet effective. He acted like an arrogant athlete who felt he was god's gift to his respective sport. From his fashion to his interviews, MVP was a hit character that he crafted perfectly. It is no suprise the WWE gave him a good push coming in and has remained high on him as a top level star. MVP's work in the ring is hit-or-miss, but he has been fairly well protected and allowed to get over that aspect of his character. In Deep South, he began refining his style to be more WWE-friendly and more heelish. He still has his cool spots to use from time to time, but MVP mainly relies on brawling and ballin' - so to speak. It is his whole presentation that really makes him something special. He does great vignettes, cuts good promos and has a distinct entrance. Although he is older than some of the other newer talent, MVP has a character may very well have a longer shelf life.